HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2007-11-20_AgendaPacketCITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 20, 2007 — 7:00 P.M.
City Hall
Council Chambers
6907 El Camino Real
Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson O'Keefe
Vice Chairperson Fonzi
Commissioner Jack
Commissioner O'Grady
Commissioner Slane
Commissioner Marks
Commissioner Heatherington
Chairperson will read the decorum guidelines
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications
they have had on any quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative
Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development
Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and
voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex
parte communication.
PUBLIC COMMENT
(This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to address the Commission on any matter not
on this agenda and over which the Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to five minutes.
Please state your name and address for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may
take action to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda)
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda
CONSENT CALENDAR
Regular Meeting November 20, 2007
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(All items on the consent calendar are considered to be routine and non -controversial by City Staff and will
be approved by one motion if no member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON NOVEMBER 6, 2007.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public
hearing and invite the applicant or applicant's representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name and address for the record and can address the
Commission for five minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
2. PLN 2007-1248, ZONE TEXT AMENDMENT PD -9
Owner:
Atascadero 101 Associates, 2925 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Applicant:
Peter Koetting, Westar Associates, 2925 Bristol St., Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Project Title:
PLN 2007-1248, ZCH 2007-0144 Zone Text Amendment PD -9
Project
800 through 955 ECR (049-045-001, 002, 003, 012, 013, 017, 018, 019, 020, 021, 022)
Location:
San Luis Obispo County
Project
Commercial Park / PD -9 Zoning District
Description:
The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Text Amendment to add "Hotels,
Motels" to the list of conditionally allowed uses in the Planned Development -9 Overlay
District. The PD -9 Overlay District currently allows for a variety of commercial retail and
commercial service uses to be developed in conjunction with a Master Plan of Development.
The PD -9 Overlay Zoning District is site specific for the Home Depot Center.
Proposed
Based on the initial study prepared for the project, a Negative Declaration is proposed. The
Environmental
proposed Negative Declaration is available for public review from 10/24/07 through 11/11/07
Determination:
at 6907 EI Camino Real, Community Development Department, from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.,
Monday through Friday.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda
ADJOURNMENT
Regular Meeting November 20, 2007
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The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission will be on December 4, 2007 at City Hall,
Council Chambers, 6907 El Camino Real, Atascadero.
Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed
on this Agenda, that person may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public
hearing described in this notice or in written correspondence delivered to the Planning
Commission at, or prior to this public hearing.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting November 20, 2007
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City of Atascadero
WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00
p.m., at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6907 EI Camino Real, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the
Commission in the order of the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the
Agenda are on file in the office of the Community Development Department and are available for public
inspection during City Hall Annex business hours at the Community Development counter and on our
website, www.atascadero.org. An agenda packet is also available for public review at the Atascadero
Library, 6850 Morro Road. All documents submitted by the public during Commission meetings that are
either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for
review in the Community Development Department.
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TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the
subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will
announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the
Commission regarding the matter being considered to step up to the podium. If you wish to speak for,
against, or comment in any way:
• You must approach the podium and be recognized by the Chairperson
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• Make your statement
• All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission
• All comments limited to 5 minutes (unless changed by the Commission)
• No one may speak for a second time until everyone wishing to speak has had an opportunity
to do so, and no one may speak more than twice on any item.
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of your presentation for the record. Please check in with the Chairperson before the meeting begins to
announce your presence and turn in the printed copy.
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public comments will be heard by the Council.
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Under Agenda item, "PUBLIC HEARINGS", the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having
business with the Commission to:
• Please approach the podium and be recognized
• Give your name and address (not required)
• State the nature of your business
This is the time items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission's attention. A maximum of
30 minutes will be allowed for Community Forum (unless changed by the Commission).
CALL TO ORDER
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 11-20-07
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, November 6, 2007 — 7:00 P.M.
Chairperson O'Keefe called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. and Commissioner Fonzi
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
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Present: Commissioners Heatherington, Jack, Marks, O'Grady, Slane,
Fonzi, and Chairperson O'Keefe
Absent: None
Others Present: Recording Secretary Grace Pucci
Staff Present: Community Development Director Warren Frace and Deputy
Community Development Director Steve McHarris.
Chairperson O'Keefe read the decorum guidelines.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
Commissioner O'Grady asked for an explanation of abstentions and how one can
decide to abstain.
Community Development Director Warren Frace explained that there are two types of
abstention: 1) Conflict of Interest, which is stated at the beginning of the hearing, the
Commissioner leaves the room, and there would be no vote either for or against the
item assigned to that abstention, and 2) Abstaining during a vote when a member is
present for a vote and is silent for a vote or abstains from voting, that will be recorded
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as an abstention unless there is a tie vote, in which case the vote is considered a vote
in favor of the motion.
Commissioner O'Grady stated he would like to see the rules for abstention changed so
that an abstention vote would not be counted.
There was Commission discussion regarding Commissioner O'Grady's suggestion.
There was Planning Commission consensus to request the City Council amend
the Municipal Code to quantify an abstention as a neutral vote.
Vice Chairperson Fonzi spoke about the last Planning Commission meeting at which
the draft Condominium Ordinance was considered, and explained her concerns
regarding Condition #1 which applies a CUP to all condominiums and condo
conversions regardless of size, and the 25% conversion figure per year. Because three
Commissioners were not in attendance at the last meeting she asked if the draft
Ordinance could be brought back for the full Commission's consideration.
There was Commission discussion of Vice Chairperson Fonzi's request, but no
consensus was reached for a reconsideration of the item.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
Chairperson O'Keefe announced that Item #3 has been continued to a date uncertain.
MOTION: By Vice Chairperson Fonzi and seconded by Commissioner
Jack continue agenda Item #3 to a date uncertain.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Jack and seconded by Commissioner
Heatherington to approve the agenda as amended.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll -call vote.
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
■ Commissioner Heatherington stated she received a couple phone calls from the
applicant for Item #2, Mr. Gogstetter, but did not speak with him.
■ Vice Chairperson Fonzi stated she spoke with Mrs. Gogstetter the applicant's wife
for Item #2, and Patrick Gaughan, Joann Main and Chuck Ward.
■ Commissioner Jack stated he spoke with both applicants Kevin and Karen
Gogstetter on Item #2, and Steve Martin of Main Street, and Joann Main of the
Chamber.
■ Commissioner O'Grady stated he visited both sites and received a phone call from
Kevin Gogstetter the applicant on Item #2.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
Richard Mullin expressed concern regarding the condition of the windows at Mission
Oaks Plaza, which have been whited out and are unattractive. He urged the City to
contact the management offices of the tenants concerned as he has discovered this
was a corporate decision.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
Community Development Director Warren Frace explained that Mr. Mullin's concerns
were not a code violation, but rather a business decision of the tenant.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING ON OCTOBER 16, 2007.
Commissioner O'Grady suggested continuing the Minutes of October 16, 2007 to reflect
the actual outcome of the abstention vote on Item #4.
Community Development Director Warren Frace suggested the Commission could
continue the minutes and have the City Attorney insert language regarding his
interpretation of the vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Slane and seconded by Commissioner
Marks to approve Item #1.
Motion failed 2:2 by a roll -call vote. (O'Grady, O'Keefe
opposed, Heatherington, Jack, Fonzi abstained)
MOTION: By Commissioner O'Grady and seconded by Chairperson
O'Keefe to continue Item #1.
Motion passed 3:1 by a roll -call vote. (Slane opposed,
Heatherington, Jack, Fonzi abstained)
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PLN 2007-1244,6040 EL CAMINO REAL
Owner• ::Patrick Gaughan, 10630 San Marcos Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
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Applicant:
Kevin Gogstetter, 2470 Homestead Road, Templeton, CA 93465
Project Title•
PLN 2007-1244, CUP 2007-0218
Project
6040 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location•
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-191-001
Project
The proposed project consists of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish an
Description•
indoor auto and vehicle dealership for the purpose of selling motorcycles within an existing
building at 6040 EI Camino Real.
General Plan Designation: Downtown (D)
Zoning District: Downtown Commercial (DC)
Proposed
Class 1, Categorical Exemption Section 15301: Existing Facilities
Environmental
Determination:
Commissioner Marks recused himself from consideration of this item and left the room.
Deputy Community Development Director Steve McHarris gave the staff report and
answered questions of the Commission.
Chairperson O'Keefe spoke about the vacant parcel adjacent to this property, the drop
at that location, and her concern that this could be a hazard for which the City might be
liable if the CUP is approved.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kevin Gogstetter, applicant, addressed several issues including the type of motorcycles
to be sold, servicing, what cycles could be ridden off the site, the CUP, and his efforts to
clean up the site. Mr. Gogstetter answered questions of the Commission.
Susan Di Carli stated she strongly supports the economic revitalization of the
downtown, but she believes this type of business is proposed in the wrong location.
Steve Martin, Executive Director Atascadero Main Street, read from the minutes of the
last Main Street board meeting where the Commission's decision was discussed. A
motion passed unanimously to support this application, as the board felt the entire
operation was geared toward retail sales, which the board favors for the downtown.
Jamie Kirk explained she worked for the City when the Downtown Revitalization Plan
was going through the process, and auto sales including motorcycle sales, was talked
of as an appropriate and desirable use in the downtown as long as all use was indoors.
Joann Main, Chamber of Commerce CEO, stated her board members asked her to
write a letter on their behalf in support of this project as the applicants have cleaned up
the site, worked with staff to enhance the corner and the business will add to City
revenues.
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Tamara Gearhart commented that the new City Council members ran on a platform of
being business friendly; however, she stated the last Commission vote on this project
was not business friendly.
Greg Carroll stated he has a business in the downtown and welcomes this business.
He asked the Commission to think about the alternative of what would be there if this is
not allowed.
Mike Jackson spoke in support of the applicants and indicated the City must welcome
businesses or it will continue to see businesses close.
Joann Main stated she attempted to contact Therese Corea, General Manager of the
Carlton Hotel, regarding any concerns the hotel management might have about this
use. She did not hear back from her, but stated there were no complaints issued from
any neighboring businesses.
Chairperson O'Keefe closed the Public Comment period.
Commissioner Heatherington commented that the vision for downtown is not corners
dotted with automotive -type projects. She was concerned that the business was
already open for sales of gear and apparel and now the City is being asked for a CUP
for something the applicants already anticipated doing without getting the permit.
Chairperson O'Keefe stated she agreed that the site has been improved, and that this is
an allowable use, but it is also one that is discretionary and if this were in another part of
downtown she would not be having so much difficulty with it. She commented that she
could not support this business at this location, which is a main entrance to the
downtown and one given a high priority by the Council. She was also concerned that
Conditional Use Permits don't go away and often there are issues of compliance.
MOTION: By Commissioner Slane and seconded by Commissioner Jack
to adopt Resolution PC 2007-0082 approving Minor
Conditional Use Permit 2007-0218 based on findings and
subject to Conditions of Approval with the condition that staff
and the applicant work out the details of the little cliff and
handrail.
Motion passed 4:2 by a roll -call vote. (Heatherington, O'Keefe
opposed, Marks abstained)
3. PLN 2007-1253, AMENDMENT TO CUP 1999-002,5000 SAN PALO ROAD
THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
Owner: Kelly Gearhart, 6205 Alcantara Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant: Pro RV Sales & Rentals, 1960 Ramada Dr., Paso Robles, CA 93446
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Project Title•
PLN 2007-1253/Amendment to CUP 1999-002
Project
5000 San Palo Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Location•
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-225-008
Project
An application for an Amendment to Conditional Use Permit 1999-002 to allow sales of
Description:
Recreational Vehicles (RV's) on a site currently approved for automobile sales.
General Plan Designation: GC
Zoning District: CT
Proposed
Class 1, Categorical Exemption Section 15301: Existing Facilities
Environmental
Determination:
Commissioner Marks rejoined the hearing.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Heatherington asked staff to provide her with the language explaining
what a non -automotive service is.
Staff will provide copies of the Revitalization Plan to all the Commissioners.
Vice Chairperson Fonzi asked if the other Commissioners had concerns with the
definitions of sales lot versus auto dealer.
Director Frace said he can bring back a report as a study item on uses and terminology
within the code.
Commissioner O'Grady alerted the Commission that at the next Redevelopment Agency
meeting Colony Square will be on the agenda, and expressed his concerns regarding
the lack of progress on the site and the City's potential financial involvement.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Community Development Director Warren Frace reviewed the agenda for the next
Planning Commission meeting and explained a quorum will be needed for the Code
Text Amendment on that agenda. Director Frace reviewed the upcoming agendas for
the City Council and Parks and Recreation Commission.
Chairperson O'Keefe requested Commissioners email her or Vice Chairperson Fonzi
with comments or questions for their future meeting with the Mayor and Mayor Pro Tem.
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ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson O'Keefe adjourned the meeting at 8:42 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of the Planning Commission on November 20, 2007.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Grace Pucci, Recording Secretary
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ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 11 -2n -n7
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Zoning Text Amendment: Planned
Development Overlay District #9
PLN 2007-1248
800-955 EI Camino Real
Westar Associates
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends Planning Commission:
Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2007-0097, recommending that the City
Council introduce an Ordinance for first reading, by title only, to approve amendments to
the conditionally allowed use for the PD -9 Overlay Zone based on findings.
REPORT -IN -BRIEF:
The proposed project consists of an application for a Zone Text Amendment to add
"Hotels, Motels" to the list of conditionally allowed uses in the Planned Development -
9 Overlay District. The PD -9 Overlay District currently allows for a variety of
commercial retail and commercial service uses to be developed in conjunction with a
Master Plan of Development. The PD -9 Overlay Zoning District is site specific for the
Home Depot Center.
DISCUSSION:
Situation and Facts:
1. Owner: Atscadero 101 Associates
2925 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
2. Applicant: Peter Koetting, Westar Associates
2925 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
3. General Plan Designation: Commercial Park
4. Zoning District:
5. Environmental Status
Background
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 11 -2n -n7
Commercial Park / Planned Development
Overlay #9
Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration
2007-0024
The proposed Text Amendment consists of adding a conditionally allowable use to the
PD -9 Overlay Zone. Planned Development #9 is currently established as a site specific
Planned Development for the existing Home Depot Center. The Master Plan of
Development and current PD -9 designation applies to both sides of EI Camino Real
where currently, only a portion of the center is developed. Adding "Hotels, Motels" as a
conditionally allowable use would allow the currently vacant portion of the center to the
west of EI Camino Real to be developed with a hotel use through a Conditional Use
Permit process.
Analysis
Adding "Hotels, Motels" as a conditionally allowed use will expand the commercial
development opportunities in an area that is already master planned for larger scale
commercial development. The center has received interest from a hotel developer and
approval of the requested Zone Text Amendment is the first step in their development
process.
Establishing "Hotels, Motels" as a conditional use will allow future applications to be
analyzed completely for any potential traffic, aesthetic, and noise related impacts
through the Conditional Use Permit process.
General Plan Consistency
Staff finds the proposed Text Amendment to be consistent with the 2002 General Plan's
goals and policies as noted in LOC 3 and 14:
LOC 3.1.5 Develop incentives to attract new businesses to under utilized locations
along El Camino Real.
LOC 14.4 Ensure the City regulations and processes support economic development
opportunities.
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 11 -2n -n7
Proposed Environmental Determination
A Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration was circulated to public agencies and interested
members of the public on October 24, 2007. The document identified potential impacts
which are mitigated through the requirement for a Conditional Use Permit prior to any
development of such a use. Based on the approved Master Plan of Development,
traffic related impacts that would necessitate reconfiguration of the intersection are not
anticipated as the number of trips is not expected to be significantly different that the
currently approved retail development.
Conclusion
The proposed Text Amendments are consistent with the General Plan and the Zoning
Ordinance, including applicable provisions of the Planned Development #9 Overlay
Zone. The proposed changes will allow hotels and motels to be established with the
approval of a Conditional Use Permit within the Commercial Park / PD -9 Overlay Zoning
District.
ALTERNATIVES
1. The Commission may recommend modifications of the text amendments to the
City Council.
2. The Commission may determine that more information is needed on some
aspect of the project and may refer the item back to the applicant and staff to
develop the additional information. The Commission should clearly state the type
of information that is required and move to continue the item to a future date.
3. The Commission may recommend the City Council deny the project. The
Commission should specify the reasons for denial of the project and recommend
an associated finding with such action.
PREPARED BY: Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study
Attachment 2: Draft Resolution 2007-0097
ITEM NUMBER
DATE: 11-20-07
ATTACHMENT 1: Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration and Initial Study
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 11 _20_07
ATTACHMENT 2: Draft Resolution PC 2007-0097
DRAFT RESOLUTION PC 2007-0097
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE
CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE BY
APPROVING PLN -2007-1248 TO CONDITIONALLY ALLOW HOTELS
AND MOTELS IN THE PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT #9 OVERLAY ZONE
(Westar)
WHEREAS, the City of Atascadero's 2025 General Plan incorporated a series of Smart
Growth goals that include efficient use and reuse of existing lands and for more compact,
pedestrian scaled development through intensification of commercially designated land uses;
and,
WHEREAS, the General Plan contains Policies and Programs to provide a sound
economic base to sustain the City's unique character by establishing a range of employment and
business opportunities and generate sufficient revenue to support adequate levels of public
services, and environment, social and educational quality and to retain and expand existing
businesses and attract new businesses to improve the availability of goods and services; and,
WHEREAS, the General Plan contains Policies and Programs to provide public and
Planning Commission review of uses which may have potential impacts to surrounding uses and
neighborhoods; and,
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-0024
were prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact this amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to protect the health, safety and welfare of
its citizens by applying orderly development of the City; and,
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and,
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 11 _2n_n7
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Zone
Change application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which
hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said Zoning amendments;
and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed
Public Hearing held on November 20, 2007, studied and considered PLN 2007-1248, after first
studying and considering the Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project;
and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero takes the
following actions:
SECTION 1. Findings for Certification of Mitigated Negative Declaration 2007-
0024. The Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration has been completed in compliance
with CEQA; and,
2. The Proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration was presented to the Planning
Commission, and the information contained therein was considered by the
Planning Commission, prior to recommending action on the project for which it
was prepared; and,
3. The project does not have the potential to degrade the environment when
mitigation measures are incorporated into the project.
4. The project will not achieve short-term to the disadvantage of long-term
environmental goals.
5. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable.
6. The project will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either
directly or indirectly.
SECTION 2. Findings for Approval of PLN 2007-1248. The Planning Commission
finds as follows:
1. The zone change is consistent with General Plan policies and all other applicable
ordinances and policies of the City.
2. Amendment of the zoning ordinance will provide for the orderly and efficient use of
lands where such development standards are applicable.
ITEM NUMBER
DATE: 11-20-07
3. The zone change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental impacts.
SECTION 3. Recommendation of Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of
Atascadero, in a regular session assembled on November 20, 2007 resolved to recommend that
the City Council introduce for first reading by title only, an Ordinance that would amend the City
Zoning Code Text with the following:
9-3.653 Establishment of Commercial Park Planned Development Overlay
Zone No. 9: (PD9).
Commercial Park Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 9 is established as shown on
the official zoning maps (Section 9-1.102). The following development standards are
established:
(a) A Master Plan of Development shall be approved prior to approving a plot plan,
precise plan, conditional use permit, tentative parcel map, or tract map. The master plan
shall be applied for and processed in the manner prescribed for a conditional use permit
(Section 9-2.109 of this title).
(b) The proposed master plan of development shall generally incorporate the mitigation
measures as contained in the final supplemental environmental impact report (EIR),
prepared by Site and Environmental Design, February 1992. Depending on the proposed
project, the EIR may need to be modified or expanded to address unforeseen
environmental impacts.
(c) In approving a master plan of development, the level of processing for subsequent
projects or phases may be reduced to a plot plan; provided, that the master plan contains
sufficient detail to support such a determination.
(d) No subsequent plot plan, precise plan, conditional use permit, tentative parcel map or
tract map shall be approved unless found to be consistent with the approved master plan
of development. Any amendment to the master plan, including conditions thereof, shall be
accomplished as set forth in subsection (a) of this section.
(e) In approving a master plan of development for the site, the conditionally allowed land
uses are limited to the following:
(1) Automobile, mobilehome, and vehicle dealers and suppliers (see Section 9-6.163 of
this title);
(2) Accessory storage (see Section 9-6.103 of this title);
(3) Building materials and hardware (see Section 9-6.165 of this title);
(4) Business support services;
(5) Contract construction services;
(6) Electronic and scientific instruments;
(7) Farm equipment and supplies;
(8) Furniture and fixtures;
(9) Horticultural specialties (see Section 9-6.116 of this title);
(10) Hotels, Motels
(+011) Sales lots (see Section 9-6.139 of this title);
(1-�12) Small scale manufacturing;
(+213) Temporary events (see Section 9-6.177 of this title);
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DATE: 11-20-n7
(4- 14) Temporary/seasonal sales (see Section 9-6.174 of this title);
(4-415) Utility transmission facilities;
(4- 16) Vehicle and equipment storage (see Section 9-6.183 of this title);
(�17) Indoor recreation;
(4718) Pipelines;
(4- 19) Public assembly and entertainment.
(f) Any development shall be served by an on-site sewage disposal system, unless an
extension of the urban services line is granted through a separate General Plan
Amendment.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by
the Planning Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero.
On motion by Commissioner , and seconded by Commissioner
, the foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
Joan O"Keefe
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
Warren M. Frace
Planning Commission Secretary