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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
Regular Meeting
Tuesday, October 6, 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 Mark Dariz
Vice Chairperson Jan Wolff
Commissioner David Bentz
Commissioner Duane Anderson
Commissioner Jerel Seay
Commissioner Charles Bourbeau
Commissioner Dennis Schmidt
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
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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 AUGUST 4, 2015
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 Pe rmits,
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 2015-1565, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-0294 FOR 9900 EL
CAMINO REAL (DRIVE-THROUGH)
Property
Owner/Applicant:
David Silva, 490 Vaquero Road, Templeton, CA 93465
Project Title: PLN 2015-1565 / CUP 2015-0294
Project
Location:
9900 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County)
APN 056-081-031
Project
Description:
The project consists of an application for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the use of an
existing drive-through by a commercial business selling tea.
General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
Zoning District: Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
The project is categorically exempted from CEQA under Section 15301: Existing F acilites.
Staff
Recommendation:
The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2015-A approving Conditional Use Permit
2015-029.
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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 Perm its,
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).)
3. PLN 2015-1553, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-0291 FOR 8055 EL
CAMINO REAL
Property Owner: EHA Atascadero, LLC, 1030 Country Club Drive, Ste. E, Moraga, CA 94556
Applicant: Tricia Knight, 123 Seacliff Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
Project Title: PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-0291 – Verizon Wireless Microcell Site
Project
Location:
8055 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County)
APN 031-141-078
Project
Description:
The project consists of a proposed wireless telecommunications facility to be added to an
existing commercial-retail building (Chase Bank). The microcell facility includes the
following:
One (1) new antenna proposed on top of roof architectural tower;
Two (2) new wireless equipment cabinets.
The maximum height of the proposed antenna is three (3) feet, two (2) inches and would
extend past the existing roof peak. Additional wireless cabinets would be mounted on the
wall, however, these would be masked by the building façade. An additional 88 square
foot equipment area would be constructed on the roof with equipment cabinets screened
from the public view shed.
General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
Zoning District: Commercial Retail (C-R)
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
Proposed CEQA Categorical Exemption 15303 and 3.
Staff
Recommendation:
Planning Staff recommends Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2015 -A approving
the installation of a new wireless cellular communications unmanned facility in the
Commercial Retail (CR) Zone located at 8055 El Camino Real, based on findings a nd
subject to conditions of approval.
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COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be on October 20, 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
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, August 4, 2015 – 7:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 7:00 p.m.
Chairperson Dariz called the meeting to order at 7:01 p.m. and Commissioner Schmidt
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Bentz, Bourbeau, Schmidt, Vice
Chairperson Wolff, and Chairperson Dariz
Absent: Commissioner Seay (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Interim Community Development Director, Gary Broad
Assistant Planner, Alfredo Castillo
Contract Planner, Katie Banister
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
ITEM NUMBER: ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 10-6-15
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF JULY 21, 2015
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Bourbeau to approve the consent
calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
2. PLN 2015-1561, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, OVERSIZED DETACHED
ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 12680 SAN CAYETANO
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Bourbeau contacted the property owner today to let them know he would
be doing a site visit.
Contract Planner Banister gave the staff report and she and Assistant Planner Castillo
answered questions from the Commission. Contract Planner Banister did receive
comments from a neighbor regarding drainage, and subsequently, staff is requesting
that two (2) additional conditions be added as follows:
Property
Owner/Applicant:
H. Wayne and Jackie Laprade, 12680 San Cayetano, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2015-1561 / CUP 2015-0293
Construct an oversized detached accessory structure
Project Location: 12680 San Cayetano, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN: 055-431-007
Project
Description:
The project consists of a 1,520 square foot detached accessory structure. The building
is an open-sided metal building intended to store an RV and boat. The Atascadero
Municipal Code allows accessory structures up to 50% of the size of the primary
residence. This structure exceeds the limit and requires a conditional use permit
approved by the Planning Commission
General Plan Designation: RE
Zoning District: RS
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
The proposed project is categorically exempted from CEQA under Section 15303: New
construction or conversion of small structures.
Staff
Recommendation:
Staff is recommending the Planning Commission adopt Resolution A, approving CUP
2015-0293.
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1) Prior to issuance of a building permit, applicant shall provide a drainage plan
prepared by a licensed professional, consistent with AMC 9-4.148.
2) Plant selection shall include a sufficient quantity of shrubs with a minimum
expected height of 8 feet tall to screen the structure.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following person spoke on this item: Jackie LaPrade.
Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Bentz and seconded by
Commissioner Bourbeau to adopt PC Resolution 2015-
0026 approving PLN 2015-1561/CUP 2015-0293 to allow
a 1,520 square foot detached accessory structure based
on findings and subject to conditions of approval, with
the following added conditions: 1) Prior to issuance of
building permit, applicant shall provide a drainage plan
prepared by a licensed professional, consistent with
AMC 9-4.148 and 2) Plant selection shall include a
sufficient quantity of shrubs with a minimum expected
height of 8 feet tall to screen the structure.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll-call vote.
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Schmidt spoke about the email regarding the Time Extension at the July
21, 2015 Planning Commission meeting.
DIRECTORS REPORT
Interim Director Broad gave updates on Walmart, the 5310 Carrizo project, the El Corte
project, 5920 W. Mall (medical office), 10075 Atascadero Ave., and the Korean BBQ.
Interim Director Broad also gave an update on the status of Community Development
Department Director interviews.
ADJOURNMENT – 7:56 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 18,
2015, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARD BY:
_____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
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Staff Report - Community Development Department
Katie Banister, Contract Planner, 470-3480, kbanister@atascadero.org
PLN 2015-1565 / CUP 2015-0294
Eating and Drinking Place with a Drive-Through Facility in the
Commercial Neighborhood Zone
9900 El Camino Real
(Silva)
SUBJECT:
The proposed project consists of an application for a tea shop to utilize an existing
drive-through at 9900 El Camino Real.
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff Recommends:
The Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2015-0027 approving Conditional Use
Permit 2015-0294 to allow the use of a drive-through facility at 9900 El Camino Real,
based on findings and subject to Conditions of Approval.
Situation and Facts
1. Applicant/Owner: David Silva
490 Vaquero Road, Templeton, CA 93465
2. Project Address: 9900 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
APN 056-081-031
3. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
4. Zoning District: Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
5. Site Area: 0.57 acres
7. Existing Use: Vacant
(previously Heritage Oaks Bank)
8. Environmental Status: Section 15301 Categorical Exemption: Existing
Facilities
ITEM NUMBER: 2
DATE: 10-6-15
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DISCUSSION:
Surrounding Land Use and Setting:
North: Public (P)
Commercial Tourist (CT)
Commercial Retail (CR)
South: Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
Low Density Residential Multiple-Family (RMF-10)
East: Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
High Density Residential Multiple-Family (RMF-20)
West: Commercial Neighborhood (CN)
Commercial Tourist (CT)
Highway 101
Location and Zoning Map
RMF-20
RSF-Y
RSF-Z
RMF-10
CN
CT
P
Project Site
9900 El Camino Real
CR
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Background
Heritage Oaks Bank constructed the building at 9900 El Camino Real in 1999. The
original structure included the drive-through facility, which had two lanes. The lane
furthest from the building used a pneumatic tube to shuttle items from the customers to
bank employees, while the closer lane was serviced by a window. Heritage Oaks
Bancorp purchased Mission Community Bancorp in the spring of 2014. At that time, the
Atascadero branch of Heritage Oaks Bank moved into the 7480 El Camino Real
location of Mission Community Bank, leaving the building at 9900 El Camino Real
vacant.
9900 El Camino Real
Wilwand Tea Company and Healing Arts has been located in Atascadero for three
years; two of these years on Traffic Way in downtown Atascadero. The company is
relocating to the subject property to expand the retail products and personal services
they offer.
ANALYSIS:
Drive-through Facility
Eating and drinking places with drive-through facilities are conditionally allowed in the
Commercial Neighborhood zone (AMC 9-3.203). The owner of the building at 9900 El
Camino Real would like to allow tenants to use the existing drive -through to serve food
and beverages to customers who remain in their vehicles, and therefore requests
Planning Commission consideration.
Drive-through facilities must meet the site design standards in AMC 9 -4.122, listed in
the box below.
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9-4.122 Site design and development standards for drive-in and drive-through facilities.
Access and egress to the property is directly from El Camino Real. In order to separate
drive-through customers from stop-over customers, AMC 9-4.122 requires a minimum
10-foot wide, paint-striped lane from the point of site access to the stacking area. The
site currently does not provide this separation.
The drive-through facility has two lanes, one of which is proposed for use by an eating
and drinking place. The second lane is not proposed for use. Near the drive-up service
window, the lanes are separated by a concrete median, and covered by a roofed
portico, with a vertical clearance of 10 feet and 6 inches.
The stacking area (from the front of the building to the back edge of the landscape
finger at the rear of the building) is approximately 80 feet long. The minimum length of
a parking space allowed by the Municipal Code is 18 feet. Allowing 18 feet for each
waiting car, 80 feet is adequate space for the car receiving service and 3 additional cars
to queue while waiting for service. This is space for one less car than required in the
Zoning Ordinance, however, overflow can spill into the parking lot, and is unlikely to
impede circulation on El Camino Real.
This section establishes supplementary standards for retail trade or service uses which conduct
business while customers remain in their vehicles. Such uses may include drive -through facilities that are
accessory to a principal building where business is conducted indoors or that conduct all business by
means of drive-through facilities. Such uses may include but are not limited to drive-in restaurants, fast
food establishments with drive-through take-out windows, photo-finishing services, and bank services.
These standards are not applicable to service stations (Section 9-6.164).
(a) Site Location Criteria. A site that contains drive -in or drive-through facilities shall be located on
a collector or arterial, provided that access to drive-through facilities may be to a local street when
properties across the local street from the exit driveway are not in a residential zone.
(b) On-site Traffic Control. Sites with drive-through facilities shall provide internal circulation and
traffic control devices as follows:
(1) Lane Separation. An on-site circulation pattern shall be provided for drive-through traffic that
separates such traffic from that of stopover customers. Separation may be by paint -striped lanes from the
point of site access to the stacking area described in subdi vision (2) of this subsection. Such lanes are to be
a minimum width of ten (10) feet.
(2) Stacking Area. An area shall be provided for cars waiting for drive -through service that is
physically separated from other traffic circulation on the site. That stacking area shall accommodate a
minimum of four (4) cars per drive-through window in addition to the car(s) receiving service. Separation
of the stacking area from other traffic shall be by concrete or asphalt curbing on at least one side of the
lane. Stacking areas shall be designed to preclude excessive overflow into public streets.
(3) Directional Signals. Signs shall be provided that indicate the entrance, e xit and one-way path of
drive-through lanes.
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Parking Lot Circulation
The expected volume for use of the drive-through is not anticipated to exceed the
capacity of the stacking area provided. However, any o verspill from the drive-through
does have the potential to impact Chalk Mountain Liquor, the gas station and
convenience store located to the south. The parking lots for the two businesses are
contiguous and connected. The layout of the overall site and the location of the Chalk
Mountain Liquor store building do not promote cars entering the stacking area from the
south. However, cars that do attempt this entry may block circulation for both
businesses; particularly the parking spaces on the north side of Chalk Mountain Liquor.
Preferred
circulation
pattern
Potential
circulation
patterns
Project location:
9900 El Camino Real
Chalk Mountain
Liquor
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Currently, directional arrows are painted at the entrance to the property and the exit o f
the drive-through. Additional arrows are painted on the drive -through lanes, under the
drive-through portico.
Existing Drive-Through Facility
Staff recommends the Planning Commission condition the project with the following
circulation controls:
Continuous striping, a minimum of 4 inches in width, should be painted along the
outside of the drive-through lane to delineate the stacking area along its entire
length (from the concrete median under the portico to the end of the stacking
area, even with the edge of the landscape finger at the rear of the building).
In the stacking area, the drive-through lane should be identified with paint on the
asphalt as a “drive-thru,” while the unused lane should be identified as “exit only.”
Two directional arrows should be painted on the asphalt in the rear parking area
to indicate the proper path of travel into the drive-through facility.
Wilwand Tea and Healing Arts
The purpose of the Commercial Neighborhood zoning district is “to provide small scale
retail shopping and personal service facilities at the neighborhood level” with “limited
shopping and service” oriented businesses (AMC 9 -3.201). To that end, many types of
allowed uses are limited to a use area not to exceed 2,500 square feet.
The owner of the property/applicant has leased the building to Wilwand Tea Company
and Healing Arts. The business will occupy the entire 3,625 square feet of interior
space in the existing two-story building, and one lane of the drive-through area. The
business will use approximately 1,750 square feet for the tea bar (eating and drinking
place) and retail sales (general merchandise stores), and approximately 1,650 square
10
feet for healing arts including yoga, sound healing, and massage (personal service).
The remaining space is restrooms and the stairwell.
Parking
The site has 25 existing parking spaces, 2 of which are accessible. AMC Section 9-
4.118 defines the number of parking spaces required for different land uses. When a
site is occupied by more than one principal land use, the required parking is the total
required by each of the uses. The proposed business will need 22 spaces, as
calculated in the table below. The existing spaces are sufficient.
Parking Requirement
Use Required Parking Spaces Count Spaces Needed
Retail 1 per 300 sf of sales area 400 1.33
Eating and Drinking Place
Customer Table 1 per table 2 2
Customer Stool 1 per 2 stools 12 6
Employee 1 per 6 tables and
1 per 100 sf of kitchen area
675 sf 6.75
Personal Service 1 per 300 sf of floor area 1650 sf 5.5
Total 22 spaces
Proposed Elevations
The exterior elevations of the building are proposed to remain unchanged.
Signage
The tenant has not submitted building plans for commercial signage. AMC Section 9-
15.005 allows a total of 125 square feet for all signs on the site. One wall sign per
public street or parking lot frontage is permitted. The maximum size for a wall sign is 1
square foot per lineal foot of business frontage, not to exceed 40 square feet. The
maximum allowed size for a monument sign is 60 square feet. The site has an existing
monument sign. A building permit is not required to change the sign copy. Other
changes to the monument sign may require a permit.
Site and Landscape Design & Compliance
The site is landscaped in general conformance with the Zoning Ordinance. The parking
lot lacks landscape fingers and shade trees, but is landscaped with palm trees and
smaller plants. There is a need to replace dead and dying plants, and to replenish the
mulch on site. Staff has included a condition of approval requiring dead plants be
replaced with drought tolerant species and mulch be replenished.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
This project qualifies for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15 301,
Existing Facilities, specifically interior or exterior alterations involving such things as
interior partitions, plumbing, and electrical conveyances. The exterior of the building will
not be significantly altered for this project. The parking lot and drive-through area will
have minor alterations for traffic control.
CONCLUSION:
The CUP process provides the opportunity for the public and the Planning Commission
to review the specifics of land use proposals, such as the appropriateness of use, sit e
design, and specific standards of the Zoning Ordinance. Planning staff has determined
the Planning Commission can make all required findings in order to approve the
proposed CUP to allow the use of an existing drive-through for an eating and drinking
place in the Commercial Neighborhood zoning district.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Commission may adopt PC Resolution 2015-0027.
2. The Commission may amend, modify or reject the project and/or conditions of
approval.
3. 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.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Conceptual Floor Plan for Wilwand Tea Company
Attachment 2: Elevations
Attachment 3: Site Photos
Attachment 4: Draft Resolution PC 2015-0027
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ATTACHMENT 1: Conceptual Floor Plan
PLN 2015-1565 / CUP 2015-0294
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ATTACHMENT 1: Elevations
PLN 2015-1565 / CUP 2015-0294
Front Elevation
East Side Elevation
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Rear Elevation
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ATTACHMENT 2: Site Photos
PLN 2015-1565 / CUP 2015-0294
Dead and Dying Plants in the Parking Lot Area
Landscaping and Monument Sign at the Front of the Building
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ATTACHMENT 3: Draft Resolution PC 2015-0027
DRAFT RESOLUTION PC 2015-0027
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA APPROVING
PLN 2015-1565/CUP 2015-0294 TO PERMIT A EATING AND DRINKING
PLACE WITH DRIVE-THROUGH FACILITY ON APN 056-081-031
(Silva)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from David Silva, 490 Vaquero Road,
Templeton, CA 95465 (Owner); to consider a project consisting of Conditional Use Permit 2015-
0294 to allow an existing drive-through facility for use by an eating and drinking place on a 0.5
acre parcel at 9900 El Camino Real (APN 056-091-031); and,
WHEREAS, the site’s current General Plan Designation is General Commercial (GC);
and,
WHEREAS, the site’s current zoning district is Commercial Neighborhood (CN); 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,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject Minor
Conditional Use Permit 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
Conditional Use Permit; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed
Public Hearing held on October 6, 2015, studied and considered Conditional Use Permit 2015-
0294; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero takes the
following actions:
SECTION 1. Findings of Environmental Exemption. The Planning Commission finds
as follows:
1. The proposed project has been found Categorically Exempt under Class 1, Section
15301, Existing Facilities, of the California Environmental Quality Act.
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SECTION 2. Findings for approval of Conditional Use Permit Amendment. The
Planning Commission finds as follows:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the General Plan, specifically the proposed use,
eating and drinking place with drive-through facility, is consistent with the General
Commercial designation of the General Plan and the General Plan Land Use, Open
Space and Conservation Element Goals 3, 13 and 14; Policies 13.1, 14.1 and 14.2;
and Programs 1.1.7 and 3.1.11. The development utilizes a previously developed site
within the urban services line, retains and expands a commercial business, and
provides desired products and services to the residents of Atascadero; and,
2. The proposed project satisfies all applicable provisions of the Title (Zoning
Ordinance). Drive-through facilities are conditionally permitted in the Commercial
Neighborhood zone. As conditioned, the site will satisfy landscaping, parking,
circulation and other applicable site design requirements; and,
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because
of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to
the health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in
the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or
improvements in the vicinity of the use. As conditioned, the project will not have an
undesirable impact on the neighboring property. The project is not anticipated to
impact circulation on El Camino Real; and,
4. That the proposed project will not be inconsistent with the character or the immediate
neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development. The proposed use would fill a
vacant space located in an existing commercial building. It will provide food options
and personal services for nearby residents; and,
5. That the proposed project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe
capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved
in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the
surrounding neighborhood that would result from full development in accordance
with the Land Use Element; and,
6. That the proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent City policy or criteria
adopted by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 3. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a
regular session assembled on October 6, 2015 resolved to approve Conditional Use Permit 2015-
0294 subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: CEQA Exemption
EXHIBIT B: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT C: Site Plan
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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: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
______________________________
Mark Dariz
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: Notice of Exemption
PLN 2015-1565/CUP 2015-0294
CITY OF ATASCADERO
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.5000
TO: File
FROM: Katie Banister
Contract Planner
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public
Resources Code.
Project Title: PLN 2015-1565 / CUP 2015-0294
Project Applicant: David Silva, 490 Vaquero Road, Templeton, CA 93465
Project Location: 9900 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County (APN
056-081-031)
Project Description: Conditional Use Permit to allow an eating and drinking place with a
drive-through facility in a Commercial Neighborhood zone.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Atascadero
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: David Silva 490 Vaquero Road, Templeton, CA
93465
Exempt Status:
Ministerial (Sec. 15073) Emergency Project (Sec. 1507 (b) and (c))
Declared Emergency (Sec. 15061 (a)) General Rule Exemption (Sec. 15061.c)
Categorically Exempt (Sec. 15301)
Reasons why project is exempt: Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA)
(Section 15301, Existing Facilities: operation, repair, maintenance, permitting, leasing, licensing,
or minor alteration of existing public or private structures.
Contact Person: Katie Banister (805) 470- 3480
Date: September 25, 2015
Katie Banister
Contract Planner
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EXHIBIT B: Conditions of Approval
PLN 2015-0565 / CUP 2015-0294
Conditions of Approval
9900 El Camino Real
APN 056-081-031
CUP 2015-0294
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
1. Conditional Use Permit 2015-0294 shall be for the use of a single lane drive-
through facility for an eating and drinking place as generally described in attached
Exhibit C and located on parcel 056-081-031, regardless of owner.
Ongoing PS
2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective fourteen (14)
days following the Planning Commission approval unless prior to the time, an
appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Ongoing PS
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve the
following minor changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan project by less
than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or appearance, and/or (3) address a
construction design issue that is not substantive to the Conditional Use Permit.
The Planning Commission shall have the final authority to approve any other
changes to the Conditional Use Permit unless appealed to the City Council.
BP PS
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months
after its effective date. At the end of the period, the approval shall expire and
become null and void unless the drive-through is utilized by the applicant or a
tenant of the applicant for a commercial eating and drinking place.
BP PS
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero
or its agents, officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to
challenge an approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning the
Conditional Use Permit.
Ongoing CA
Planning Services
6. The following parking lot alterations shall be made to conform with Exhibit C:
Paint continuous white striping, a minimum of 4 inches in width at the
outside edge of the drive-through lane, extending from the concrete
median under the portico to the end of the stacking area, even with t he
edge of the landscape finger at the rear of the building. The width of the
lane shall be a minimum of 10 feet.
Paint two, white directional arrows, of similar size to the existing
directional arrows on-site, on the asphalt in the rear parking area. One
arrow should be at the northwest corner, the other should be near the
entrance to the drive-through lane to indicate traffic should circulate from
the entry to the property, around the building into the drive-through.
Paint the words “DRIVE-THRU”, or similar, on the asphalt in three
locations as shown in Exhibit C. Paint the words “EXIT ONLY” in the
drive-through lane furthest from the building, near the entrance to the
portico area. The letters shall be white in color and at least 18 inches in
height, or sized to fit within the width of the drive-through lane.
BL PS
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Conditions of Approval
9900 El Camino Real
APN 056-081-031
CUP 2015-0294
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary
Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
7. Additional on-site circulation control measures may be required by the City if
stacking for the drive-through has a negative impact on circulation in the parking
lots for APN 056-081-031 and 0256-081-030 or on the public streets.
Ongoing PS
8. Dead and dying landscape plants shall be replaced with drought tolerant species.
Landscape mulch shall be replenished where necessary. A landscape plan is to
be submitted to the City and approved by City staff.
BL PS
9. Tenants shall comply with standards of the San Luis Obispo County
Environmental Health Services Division regarding food safety and any other
applicable rules.
BL PS/BS
Fire Department
10. Confirm a 5 year sprinkler test for the building. BL FD
11. If cooking equipment is added, compliance with additional fire department
standards will be required.
Ongoing FD
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Exhibit C: Site Plan
Conditional Use Permit 2015-0294
Existing
Building
Bypass lane
and property-
line curb were
not constructed
THRU DRIVE ONLY EXIT Paint white stripe along
outside of drive-through
to make a minimum
10-foot wide lane
Paint
identification
lettering in
each lane
THRU
DRIVE THRU DRIVE Paint directional arrows
and “drive-thru” language
in the parking area
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Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report - Community Development Department
Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Planner, 470-3436, acastillo@atascadero.org
Tara Ash-Reynolds, Planning Intern, 470-3434, tashreynolds@atascadero.org
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-0291
Microcell Wireless Facility
At 8055 El Camino Real
(EHA-ATASCADERO LLC / TEK Consulting)
RECOMMENDATION:
Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2015-A approving the
installation of a new wireless cellular communications facility in the Commercial Professional
(CP) Zone located at 8055 El Camino Real, based on findings and subject to conditions of
approval.
SITUATION AND FACTS:
1. Applicant: TEK Consulting
123 Seacliff Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449
2. Property Owner: EHA-ATASCADERO LLC
1030 Country Club Drive STE. E, Moraga, CA 94556
3. Project Address: 8055 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN: 030-141-078
4. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
5. Zoning District: Commercial Professional (CP)
6. Site Area: 0.25 acres
7. Existing Use: Commercial Retail / Professional Office
8. Environmental Status: Proposed CEQA Categorical Exemption 15303 (Class 3)
ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 10-6-15
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DISCUSSION:
Surrounding Land Use and Setting:
North: Commercial Professional (CP) and Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20)
South: Commercial Retail (CR)
East: Single-Family Residential (SFR-X) and Residential Multi-Family (RMF-10)
West: Commercial Retail (CR)
Location Map
Background:
The proposed project is located in the commercial node at the southeast corner of El Camino
Real and Curbaril Avenue in the Commercial Professional (CP) zoning district. The General
Plan identifies this site as a Master Plan of Development (Policy 1.1, Pro gram 10) which was
approved under Conditional Use Permit 2002-0069 with conditions of approval.
Due to certain Federal Communications Commission (FCC) coverage requirements for cellular
carriers, carriers must expand their network coverage area by adding new sites where needed.
Antenna technology requires the antenna signal to have line of sight of the coverage area,
Project Site:
8055 El Camino Real
Atascadero
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these facilities must locate in areas where that can be achieved. There are no other wireless
telecommunications base stations located in the vicinity of the proposed wireless facility. The
proposed microcell antenna will add additional capacity to the system for Verizon Wireless
network that services residents and business owners in the area.
ANALYSIS:
The proposed project is located near the corner of El Camino Real and Curbaril Avenue. The
microcell facility would be located on the Chase Bank/Wireless Retail building rooftops within
the existing Walgreens Center (CUP 2002-0069).
The proposed project consists of a wireless microcell tower and equipment to support the tower.
The new facility will be used to boost cellular service for Verizon Wireless, LLC. The applicant is
proposing installing the following equipment to the roof of the existing building:
One (1) new antenna proposed on top of roof architectural tower (total height 3-feet, 2-
inches)
Two (2) new wireless equipment cabinets
Nine (9) new Remote Radio Units (RRU)
One (1) new GPS antenna
No permanent structures are proposed to be removed to accommodate the proposed project.
According to Master Plan approval, all roof mounted equipment must be screened from public
view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure to avoid potential visual
impacts to the area.
The proposed antenna would extend 3-feet, 4-inches beyond the existing roofline, which is 25 -
feet 8-inches. The total height of the antenna, including the building, would be 29-feet,
measure from ground level. The proposed antenna would be mounted on the existing roo f-
peak. This height does not exceed the maximum height threshold in the CP zoning district,
which is 35-feet. A condition has been included (Condition 7) to ensure the proposed antenna
is screened with like colors of the existing building.
The proposed nine (9) RRUs will be mounted along the northwest elevation (elevation facing
El Camino Real, heading northbound). These RRUs will not be visible from the public
viewshed but will be mounted to the parapet wall that exists on the roof. This parapet wall
currently screens mechanical equipment that is on the roof.
In addition, the applicant is proposing to utilize the existing cupola to screen switches and
other auxiliary communication equipment that is needed to run the wireless facility. A new GPS
antenna and wall two (2) wall cabinets will be installed. These items will be located at the rear
of the building and may be visible to existing single family residences along Curbaril and
directly behind the Walgreens. Staff has included a condition (Condition 8) that requires color
matching for the cabinets and antenna to assist in screening these communication facilities.
The proposed microcell antenna complies with the Federal Communications Commission
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(FCC) guidelines limiting public exposure to RF (radio frequency) energy. The risk of public
exposure to excessive or hazardous RF is minimized because the antennas are “designed to
concentrate their energy toward the horizon, with very little energy wasted toward the sky or
ground. Exposure to residents and business customers would be minimized.
Proposed Elevations
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Photo Simulation
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General Plan Consistency
The proposed project is consistent with the following General Plan Land Use Goals and
Policies. These goals and policies ensure the proposed project is consistent with the City’s
General Plan as required for approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Goal LOC 15: The proposed project provides adequate public services for high -quality, orderly
and sensible growth.
Land Use Policy 15.10: Require public agency and private utility development projects in the
City to conform to City site improvement standards.
Goal SFN 5: Reduce the potential for harm to individuals and damage to the environment from
hazardous materials, radiation, electromagnetic fields, radon, and unsafe trees and structures.
Safety and Noise Policy 5.1: Reduce the potential for exposure to humans and the
environment from hazardous substances.
General Plan Master Plan of Development Overlay Areas: Neighborhood Shopping Center:
Southeast Curbaril at El Camino Real special features are circulation and driveways locations
of all parcels to be shared and minimized
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Findings
The Planning Commission must make the following findings to approve a CUP. If the
Commission chooses to deny the project, the Commission must make specific findings for
denial.
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan, as well as the City’s
Appearance Review Manual and any pertinent City policy or criteria adopted by
ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
Staff Comment:
The proposed project, as conditioned, is consistent with the Atascadero General Plan
as identified by the policies and programs as specified in the attached resolution.
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
Staff Comment: As conditioned, the project satisfies the conditional use permit
provisions for the Atascadero Municipal Code.
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because of
the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the
health, safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the
neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in
the vicinity of the use.
Staff Comment: The proposed project will not result in a potential health hazards to
nearby residents since the Radio Frequency (RF) study prepared for the proposed
project indicated the facility would be within maximum permissible exposure (MPE)
limits and Federal Communication Commission (FCC) standards.
4. That the proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character or the
immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development.
Staff Comment: The proposed wireless communications facility is disguised from the
public by utilizing the existing building parapets, and other architectural features. The
proposed microcell tower will add additional height to the roofline, but will blend in with
the character of the commercial center.
5. The proposed use will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe capacity of all
roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in conjunction
with the project.
Staff Comment: The proposed use is an unmanned cellular communication facility.
Periodic maintenance will occur, however this will not generate a volume of traffic
beyond the safe capacity of all roads that access the site.
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Based on staff’s analysis in the preceding sections, the Planning Commission can make the
required findings for approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
Environmental Determination
Staff is proposing adoption of a California Environmental Quality Act Categorical Exemption
Class 3. The proposed project is considered an addition to existing structures. The proposed
project does not result in an increase of more than 50 percent of the floor area of the structures
before the addition, or 2,500 square feet, whichever is less. The proposed antenna will be
mounted on an existing roof installation of the auxiliary communications equipment required to
operate the unmanned wireless facility. Therefore, Staff is recommending the adoption of the
Class 3 exemption.
Conclusion
The proposed wireless communications facility at 8055 El Camino Real is consistent with the
underlying zoning and is proposed to be located away from the public right -of-way. Based on
the above analysis and incorporated conditions, staff is recommending that the findings for
approval of the CUP are made.
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Commission may approve the project with additional or revised project conditions.
2. The Commission may deny the project if it is found that the required findings cannot be
made. The Commission’s motion to deny must include a finding for denial.
3. The Commission may continue the hearing and refer the item back to staff for additional
information or analysis. Direction should be given to staff and the applicant on required
information.
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: Zoning Map
Attachment 2: Site Plan & Equipment Plan
Attachment 3: Elevations
Attachment 4: Draft Resolution PC 2015-A
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ATTACHMENT 1: Zoning Map
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-0291
Microcell Wireless Facility
Atascadero Zoning Map
Project Site
8055 El Camino Real
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ATTACHMENT 2: Site Plan
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-0291
Microcell Wireless Facility
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ATTACHMENT 3: Elevations
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-0291
Microcell Wireless Facility
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ATTACHMENT 4: Draft Resolution 2015-A
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-0291
Microcell Wireless Facility
DRAFT RESOLUTION PC 2015-A
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING
PLN 2015-1553/ CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 2015-0291
TO ALLOW A CELLULAR TELECOMUNICATIONS FACILITY
IN A COMMERICAL PROFESSION ZONE
AT 8055 EL CAMINO REAL, APN 030-141-078
(TEK CONSULTING / EHA-ATASCADERO LLC)
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Applicant Tricia Knight, TEK Consulting,
123 Seacliff Dr., Pismo Beach, CA 93449, and Property Owner, EHA-Atascadero, LLC, 1030 Country
Club Drive, Suite E, Moraga, CA 94556, to consider a project consisting of a Conditional Use Permit
2014-0283 to allow a Wireless Communications Tower at 8055 El Camino Real (APN 030-151-031);
and,
WHEREAS, the site’s current General Plan Designation is General Commercial (GC); and,
WHEREAS, the site’s current zoning district is Commercial Professional (CP); and,
WHEREAS, a Conditional Use Permit is required for cellular facilities in the City of
Atascadero; and,
WHEREAS, Notices of Exemptions were prepared consistent with CEQA Guidelines section
15303, new construction of small structures for the project and made available for public review in
accordance with the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and,
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice and hearing,
as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and,
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject 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 Conditional Use Permits; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public
Hearing held on October 6, 2015, studied and considered CUP 2015-0291,
NOW, THEREFORE, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero takes the following
actions:
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SECTION 1. Findings of Environmental Determination. The Planning Commission hereby
resolves to certify Notice of CEQA Exemption Class 3 CUP 2015-0291 based on the following Findings
as shown in Exhibit A:
1. The proposed Project falls within the Class 3 Exemption, New Construction of Small
Facilities, and is therefore categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA guidelines
section 15303; and
2. The City of Atascadero Community Development Department is the custodian of the Notice
of Exemption for CUP 2015-0291 along with other material that constitutes the record of
proceedings upon which this determination is made, which this record is available to the
public for viewing at 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422; and
3. Based on the Planning Commission approval there is no substantial evidence that the project
may have a significant effect on the environment; and
4. The Notice of Exemption prepared for the project reflects the Planning Commission’s
independent judgment and analysis and directs Staff to file a notice of determination in
compliance with Section 21152.1 of the Public Resources Code.
SECTION 2. Findings for approval of Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission
finds as follows:
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan, as well as the City’s
Appearance Review Manual and any pertinent City policy or criteria adopted by ordinance or
resolution of the City Council; and,
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Title (Zoning
Ordinance) based on review of the proposed project; and,
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not, because of the
circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the health,
safety, or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the neighborhood of
the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the vicinity of the use;
and,
4. That the proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character or the immediate
neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and,
5. That the proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe
capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved in
conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding
neighborhood that would result from full development in accordance with the Land Use
Element; and,
6. That the proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent city policy or criteria adopted
by ordinance or resolution of the city council.
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SECTION 4. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on October 6, 2015, resolved to approve the amended Conditional Use Permit 2014-0283
subject to the following:
EXHIBIT A: CEQA Exemption
EXHIBIT B: Conditions of Approval
EXHIBIT C: Proposed Site Plan
EXHIBIT D: Existing and Proposed Elevations
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: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
______________________________
Mark Dariz
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: CEQA Exemption
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-2091 – 8055 El Camino Real
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EXHIBIT B: Conditions of Approval
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-2091 – 8055 El Camino Real
Conditions of Approval
PLN-2015-1553 / CUP-2015-0291
8055 El Camino Real Wireless
Cellular Facility
Timing
FM: Final Map
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Agency Requirement
FED: Federal Government
CAL: California Government
LOC: Local Government
Standard Conditions
1. The approval of this use permit shall become final and
effective for the purposes of issuing building permits,
provided the required conditions of approval have
been satisfied, fourteen (14) days following the
Planning Commission approval unless prior to the
time, an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in
Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning Ordinance.
BP PS LOC
2. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid
for twenty –four (24) months after its effective date. At
the end of the period, the approval shall expire and
become null and void unless the applicant has
received a building permit or applied for an extension
of entitlement.
BP PS LOC
3. The Community Development Department shall have
the authority to approve minor changes to the project
that (1) increase the square footage of the project by
less than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or
appearance, and/or (3) address a construction design
issue that is not substantive to the Conditional Use
Permit.
BP PS LOC
Project Conditions
4. All site design, landscaping, antenna / shelter
placement, site fencing, exterior elevations, finish
materials and colors shall be consistent with Exhibit C
and Exhibit D.
BP/FO PS LOC
5. Cellular tower shall not exceed a height of 29-feet,
measured from the highest point of the structure to
ground level, consistent with Exhibit D
BP PS LOC
6. Cellular provider shall be limited to that are a which is
shown on Exhibit C. Co-location for additional wireless
carriers will be required to obtain approval of a
separate Administrative Use Permit (AUP) or as
required by the Federal Communications Commission
(FCC).
On-Going PS LOC / FED
7. Proposed colors for cell phone tower must be
consistent with existing colors and materials of the
BP PS LOC
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Conditions of Approval
PLN-2015-1553 / CUP-2015-0291
8055 El Camino Real Wireless
Cellular Facility
Timing
FM: Final Map
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FI: Final inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
AMWC: Water Comp.
Agency Requirement
FED: Federal Government
CAL: California Government
LOC: Local Government
commercial-retail building.
8. Proposed cabinets that are exposed beyond the
roofline of the existing building must color match the
existing building / roof color and materials.
BP PS LOC
9. Lighting installations shall be consistent with the
approved site plan. No new light glare sources shall be
permitted.
BP PS LOC
10. Prior to the final inspection, the applicant shall submit
a written statement from a registered civil engineer that
all work has been completed and is in full compliance
with the approved plans and the California Building
Code (CBC) prior to the final inspection, if required.
FO CE LOC
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EXHIBIT C: Overall Site Plan
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-2091 – 8055 El Camino Real
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EXHIBIT D: Proposed Elevations
PLN 2015-1553 / CUP 2015-2091 – 8055 El Camino Real
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