HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2014-10-07_Agenda
WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org
http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero
@atownplanning
Scan This QR Code
with your smartphone
to view Planning
Commission Website
CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 7, 2014 – 7:00 P.M.
Historic City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor (Enter on Lewis Ave./Jr. High School Side)
Atascadero, California 93422
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Dennis Schmidt
Vice Chairperson Mark Dariz
Commissioner David Bentz
Commissioner Duane Anderson
Commissioner Len Colamarino
Commissioner Christian Cooper
Commissioner Jan Wolff
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
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 three minutes.
Please state your name 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.)
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, October 7, 2014
Page 2 of 5
WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org
http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero
@atownplanning
Scan This QR Code
with your smartphone
to view Planning
Commission Website
CONSENT CALENDAR
(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 DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 2, 2014
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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.
(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 t o provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the
Commission for three 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 2014-1506: General Plan Amendment, Zone Change and Lot Merger for
6850 Morro Road (Former Atascadero Library Site)
Applicant/Owner: County of San Luis Obispo, General Services, 1087 Santa Rosa St., San Luis Obispo, CA
93408
Project Title: PLN 2014-1506 – Former Atascadero Library Site
General Plan Amendment 2014-0029 / Zone Change 2014-0174 / Lot Merger 2014-0013
Project Location: 6850 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 030-282-033 & 027)
6925 & 6907 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 030-282-018 & 032)
Project
Description:
The project consists of a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Zoning Map Amendment
(ZCH) to change the land use designations on parcels previously used as the Atascadero
Library. Due to the recent relocation of the library to 6555 Capistrano Avenue, the County
of San Luis Obispo has submitted an application to redesignate the four (4) existing parcels
of the previous library site from a combination of residential and Public general plan
classifications to a combination of Residential and Commercial in order to facilitate the sale
of the property.
Under the proposed Commercial Retail (CR) zoning, the existing 8221 sq. ft. library building
could be repurposed by future owners for commercial purposes, consistent with surrounding
commercial uses on Morro Road. A Lot Merger (LMG) is proposed in order to combine the
two (2) underlying parcels of the library building into one commercial lot. The proposed
Residential Multi-Family-20 (RMF-20) zoning of the parcels at 6925 and 6907 Atascadero
Avenue would facilitate future residential development consistent with adjacent uses on
Atascadero Ave. A concept site plan has been provided by the County of San Luis Obispo
to demonstrate possible future residential use and parking; however, no development is
currently proposed at this time.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, October 7, 2014
Page 3 of 5
WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org
http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero
@atownplanning
Scan This QR Code
with your smartphone
to view Planning
Commission Website
3. PLN 2014-1493: General Plan Amendment, Recommendation to Adopt
2014-2019 Draft Housing Element & Proposed Amendments to Safety
Element of the Atascadero General Plan
Existing General Plan Designation: General Commercial, Public Facilities, High -Density
Residential
Existing Zoning: Commercial Professional/PD-3, Public Facilities,
Residential Multi-Family-20
Proposed General Plan Designation: General Commercial, High-Density Residential
Proposed Zoning: Commercial Retail/PD-3, Residential Multi-
Family-20 Commercial Retail, Residential Multi-Family-20
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Negative Declaration is proposed. The
Negative Declaration is available for public review from 9/18/14 through 10/7/14 at 6500
Palma Avenue, Community Development Department from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday
through Thursday.
Staff
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the
proposed General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, and Lot Merger, as
proposed.
Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2014-1493
Project Location: Citywide (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Description:
The project consists of General Plan Amendments updating the 2007-2014 Housing
Element with the proposed Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element, as required by
Government Code Sections 65580–65589.8. The Draft Housing Element provides
implementation strategies for the 2014-2019 planning period to meet RHNA and provide
affordable and diverse, high quality housing opportunities to meet the needs of all
segments of the community.
This Housing Element is an update of the previously approved 2007 -2014 Housing
Element that provides updated figures, statistics, and policies. The City of Atascadero is
utilizing the Department of Housing and Community Development’s “streamlined review”
process which allowed for an expedited review by implementing key housing policies
during the 4th cycle planning period (2007-2014). The City has received notice from HCD
that the Draft Housing Element meets State requirements, and with official City Council
adoption, the Housing Element is ready for State certification.
In addition, City of Atascadero staff proposes amendments to the City’s adopted Safety
Element, one of the seven required elements of the General Plan. Consistent with
Senate Bill 1241, the City must review and revise its Safety Element to address fire and
seismic hazards. California's increasing population and expansion of development into
previously undeveloped areas is creating more "wildland-urban interface" (WUI) issues
with a corresponding risk of economic loss caused by wildland fire.
The Safety Element will be updated to address the risk of fire and seismic events. This
update ensures that the City has a set of feasible implementation goals designed to
continue to carry out the existing fire protection policies within the Safety Element.
Zoning: Citywide
General Plan Designation: Citywide
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
The Draft Atascadero 2014-2021 Housing Element Update and Safety Element Update
is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines, which states the general rule is
that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, October 7, 2014
Page 4 of 5
WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org
http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero
@atownplanning
Scan This QR Code
with your smartphone
to view Planning
Commission Website
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be on October 21, 2014 at City Hall Council Chambers, 6500
Palma Avenue, 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.
effect on the environment. The Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element and proposed Safety
Element amendments do not propose any new policies or programs that would change
any land use or portend new development that was not already considered in the 2007-
2014 Housing Element or the certified Atascadero General Plan 2025 Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR). It can therefore be seen with certainty, that there is
no possibility that the adoption of the 2014-2019 Housing Element update or amendment
to the City’s Safety Element would have a significant effect on the environment.
Staff
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission recommend the City Council approve the
Draft 2014-2019 Housing Element Update and proposed Safety Element update for
consistency with Senate Bill 1241.
City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, October 7, 2014
Page 5 of 5
WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org
http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero
@atownplanning
Scan This QR Code
with your smartphone
to view Planning
Commission Website
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, 6500 Palma Avenue, 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
business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website,
www.atascadero.org. 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. Commission meetings are audio recorded, and may be reviewed by the public. Copies of
meeting recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information (470-3400).
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City
meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager’s Office or the City Clerk’s Office,
both at (805) 470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will
assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or
service.
TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA
Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business
with the Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized.
1. Give your name for the record (not required)
2. State the nature of your business.
3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerni ng any
other individual, absent or present.
This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will
be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
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 Co mmission regarding the matter being
considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson.
2. Give your name (not required).
3. Make your statement.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes.
If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the C ommunity Development
Department at 470-3402 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting should
be on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation
for the record. Please check in with the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence
and turn in the printed copy.
The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public
comments will be heard by the Commission.