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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, February 17, 2015 – 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 Jan Wolff
Commissioner Vacant
Commissioner Vacant
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. Sp eakers 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
A. ADMINISTRATION OF OATH OF OFFICE
Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, will administer the Oath of Office to newly
appointed Commissioners.
B. ELECTION OF CHAIRPERSON AND VICE CHAIRPERSON
The Commission will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
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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 JANUARY 6, 2015
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
2. PLN 2014-1523, TREE REMOVAL FOR 9025 COROMAR COURT
Property Owner: Jesse Brady, 9025 Coromar Ct., Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant: MI West Front Village, PO Box 13, Pismo Beach, CA 93448
Representative: Daniel Ambriz, PO Box 13, Pismo Beach, CA 93448
Certified
Arborist:
William Van Horbek, Bunyon Bros. Tree Service, 5345 Davenport Creek Road, SLO, CA
93401
Project Title: PLN 2014-1523 / TRP 2014-0177
Project
Location:
9025 Coromar Court, Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 056-131-035 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
Description:
The proposed project includes a request to remove one (1) 39.5” DBH Coast Live
Oak, located in the corner planter of Coromar Court development. The tree is
declining, thereby creating a potential hazard in a public right-of-way and to a
home within a residential multi-family zone, as certified by both the applicant’s
Arborist and the City’s Arborist. The Planning Commission continued this item from
its September 2, 2014 meeting.
General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential (MDR)
Zoning District: RMF-10 / PD-23
Staff
Recommendation:
Staff recommends the Planning Commission approve the removal of one (1) 39.5-
inch DBH Live Oak, subject to replanting mitigation and conditions of approval.
3. PLN 2006-1133 ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN / HOUSING REPORT
The State of California requires all cities to file an Annual General Plan / Housing Report to the Department of
Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State Department of Office Planning and Research
(OPR). The purpose of the Report is to monitor the implementation of the City’s General Plan Housing Element
and progress toward meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), as well as review the
General Plan to ensure the City is meeting the goals and objectives established by the Plan .
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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 inv ited to 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 th e Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
4. PLN 2014-1515 / DRC 2014-0057 / TPM 2014-0102 / AMENDMENT TO
CUP 2000-0014 TO ADD A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT
Property Owner: Atascadero 101 Associates, 2925 Bristol Street, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Applicant: Garing Taylor & Associates, 141 S. Elm Street Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Project Title: Home Depot Center Master Plan of Development Amendment
Proposed Drive-through Restaurant
Project Location: 805 El Camino Real , Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County (APN 049-045-022)
Project
Description:
An application to amend the Master Plan of Development for the Home Depot shopping center. The
north west parcel in Phase I (adjacent to Staples) was previously approved for an 18,000 sq. ft. retail
building, which has not yet been constructed. The Amendment proposes reducing the size of the
retail building to 10,000 sq. ft. and adding a 4,500 sq. ft. drive-through restaurant. A Tentative
Parcel Map is proposed to subdivide the existing lot into two (2) parcels.
General Plan Designation: Commercial Park
Zoning: Commercial Park with PD Overlay #9
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
The proposed Amendment is consistent with the Mitigated Negative Declaration which was prepared
for the phased development of the Home Depot commercial center and certified by the Planning
Commission on March 16, 1999.
Recommendation: The Design Review Committee recommends the Planning Commission approve the proposed
Amendment to the Home Depot Master Plan of Development (CUP 2000-0014) and the proposed
Tentative Parcel Map, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be on March 3, 2015 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.
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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, 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 conce rning 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 remar ks 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.