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Home My WebLink AboutDRC_2015-04-15_MinutesDRC Action Minutes of 4/15/15 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF MARCH 25, 2015 MOTION: By Committee Member Fonzi and seconded by Committee Member Anderson to approve the Consent Calendar. There was Committee consensus to approve the Consent Calendar. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW 2. PLN 2014-1522 / DRC 2014-0054, 10785 EL CAMINO REAL (ATASCADERO FAMILY APARTMENTS) Property Owner: 9355 Avenida Maria LLP, 5947 Variel Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Applicants: Corporation for Better Housing, 5947 Variel Ave., Woodland Hills, CA 91367 Project Title: PLN 2014-1522 / DRC 2014-0054 Atascadero Family Apartments Project Location: 10785 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 045-321-020 / 045-321-021 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The project consists of design review of proposed 86 unit multi-family apartment complex completed in two phases located at the intersection of El Camino Real / Avenida Maria. Proposed project includes the following:  Two corridor style buildings 2-stories in height (24-feet) with two (2) 32-foot tall mechanical / staircase shafts with decorative architectural features;  One (1) corridor style building 3-stories in height (37-feet, 4-inches) with two (2) 43-foot tall mechanical / staircase shafts with decorative architectural features;  A total of 86 apartment units with a mix of 1,2,3 and 4 bedroom units;  157 total parking spaces provided, 86 of which are proposed to be covered carports with solar panels installed to reduce on-site energy consumption consistent with the City’s Climate Action Plan (CAP);  Proposed construction and materials to utilize US Green Building Council methodology to obtain Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) certified platinum;  On-site recreational amenities including tot-lot, basketball court, outdoor eating areas;  On-site management is proposed including full-time manager;  On-site social services programs available for residents only;  Proposed landscaping plan including use of drought tolerant native plants  Preservation of 46 on-site native trees, including critical blue oak woodland;  Removal of 21 on-site native trees to allow for proposed improvements including buildings, parking lots, and road improvements; General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR) Zoning District: Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20) Staff Recommendation: DRC recommends to the Planning Commission approval of proposed site plan / architecture elevations / landscaping plan with modifications. DRC Action Minutes of 4/15/15 Assistant Planner Castillo gave the staff report and explained there were three discussion items to be reviewed, and that each one would be reviewed separately. Applicants Jake Lingo and Ben Lingo gave a presentation to the group. Discussion Item #1: Site Plan The following is punch-list of items that the DRC should provide direction, recommendation on the proposed site plan portion of the project:  Applicant to clarify use, if any, of restricted access to the parking lot (gated access). → The committee agreed to no gated access.  Public Works recommends installation of a sidewalk adjacent to Avenida Maria. There is an internal sidewalk system that allows access to transit. Currently the applicant is providing landscaping along Avenida Maria. Staff is seeking clarification on this item. → The committee agreed to no additional sidewalk needed.  Staff is recommending the use of pavers at the project entry, as well as, the emergency access driveway.  → The committee agreed to pavers at both ends.  Staff is recommending additional trash enclosures and review of proposed enclosure location by Waste Management. → The committee agreed.  Staff is recommending that the applicant consult its arborist to ensure no additional tree removals are required for the solar installations on the proposed carports. → The committee agreed.  Staff is recommending reduction of the City’s side-setback requirements, requiring a 10- foot setback for a corner lot. This would be considered a “developer incentive” or City concession. The applicant did not request this as shown in attachment x and would be considered the final City concession. Staff is recommending additional plantings for this concession (see landscape plan discussion). → The committee agreed.  Identify required Fire-turnaround if emergency access cannot be granted along Jordana Lane. → The committee agreed.(Applicant is working with City staff on this already.)  Work with City staff in identifying potential on-street parking along Avenida Maria, if feasible. → Assistant Planner stated that the state-mandated parking requirements have been met. The applicant stated there is one stall per unit and controls are in place. The applicant also stated they have on-site management in the office each day, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. and if parking becomes a problem, they want to k now about it. Avenida Maria will be red-curbed from the entrance all the way up to El Camino Real. Staff will work with the applicant to identify if any on-street parking can be accommodated on Avenida Maria. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke during public comment: Holly Cooper, Joan O’Keefe, and Mike Zappas. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. DRC Action Minutes of 4/15/15 Discussion Item #2: Landscaping Plan The following is punch-list of items that the DRC should provide direction, recommendation on the proposed landscaping plan of the project:  Eliminate the use of California Sycamores along El Camino Real and substitute with London Plane Trees every 30-feet on center.  Spread out proposed Blue Oak tree plantings along El Camino Real.  Provide additional native tree accent plantings along the corner of El Camino Real and Avenida Maria.  Substitute Bay Tree plantings along Avenida Maria for London Plane Tree or other screening tree that is fast growing, yet low water use tree. → The committee agreed to all of the above. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke during public comment: Joan O’Keefe and Mike Zappas. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period. Discussion Item #3: Architectural Elevations The following is punch-list of items that the DRC should provide direction, recommendation on the proposed architectural elevations of the project:  Proposed awnings should include decorative ornamental caps. → The committee agreed.  Use of hardy plank siding should be carried throughout all pop-outs projections, consistent with the City’s Appearance Review Manual. → The committee would like to have the stucco columns more squared off instead of rounded, and would like the back of the building to be more dimensional. Will work with staff on the side elevations if possible.  Use of hardy plank siding to be used in place of stucco at columns to roof pop-out gable. → The committee agreed to do hardy plank with the gable of the roof instead.  Use of different color for 2nd / 3rd story shutters. Color should provide variation to proposed stucco colors. → The committee agreed.  Staff recommends the use of architectural grade roofing materials. → The committee agreed.  Provide staff an elevation of the proposed carports. → Applicant stated the carports will be metal; pictures forthcoming, applicant to look at some sample carports in town and will submit elevations at next submittal. PUBLIC COMMENT The following people spoke during public comment: Ben Martin, Holly Cooper, and Mike Zappas. Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.