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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2016-05-11_AgendaPacket http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view DRC Website CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA Committee Meeting Wednesday, May 11, 2016 2:00 P.M. City Hall, Room 106 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER Roll Call: Chairperson Bob Kelley Committee Member Duane Anderson Committee Member Mark Dariz Committee Member Roberta Fonzi Committee Member Jamie Kirk APPROVAL OF AGENDA PUBLIC COMMENT CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF APRIL 6, 2016 City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda Regular Meeting, May 11, 2016 Page 2 of 3 http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view DRC Website DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW 2. PLN 2016-1591, EXTERIOR REMODEL AT 6300 MORRO ROAD (MCDONALD’S) 3. PLN 2016-1590, PROPOSED 10 LOT PUD SUBDIVISION 8575-8585 ATASCADERO AVE. Property Owner: Archland Property II, PO Box 182571, Columbus, OH 43218 McDonald’s LLC, 3800 Kilroy Airport Way #200, Long Beach, CA 90806 Project Title: PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-00xx Project Location: 6300 Morro Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 030-211-018) San Luis Obispo County Project Description: The project is a proposal to replace the façade of the McDonald’s location on Morro Road. The existing mansard roof and drive-thru structure will be removed and replaced with modern architecture including new entry arcade, canopies, light sconces and color scheme. Updated signage is also proposed. Zoning District: Commercial Tourist (CT) General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3480 Proposed Environmental Determination: The proposed project is categorically exempted from CEQA under Section 15301: Existing Facilities, which exempts interior and exterior alterations to existing buildings. Staff Recommendation: DRC review and discuss proposed site plan and elevations, and provide comments to staff and the applicant for incorporation into designs for building permit submittal (BLD 2016-13566). Property Owner: Mike Messer, 7555 Atascadero Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2016-1590 / DRC 2016-0084 Project Location: 8575-8585 Atascadero Ave. , Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 056-181-039, 040) San Luis Obispo County Project Description: Preliminary development review for a potential Planned Development overlay zone (PD-17) for the development of 10 lots on 2.45 acres in the RSF-X zone. Zoning District: RSF-X General Plan Designation: SFR-X City Staff: Alfredo Castillo, AICP, Associate Planner, acastillo@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3436 Proposed Environmental Determination: N/A Staff Recommendation: DRC direct the applicant to reduce the number of units for neighborhood consistency. City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda Regular Meeting, May 11, 2016 Page 3 of 3 http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view DRC Website COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next DRC meeting will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at www.atascadero.org under City Officials & Commissions, Design Review Committee. DRC Draft Action Minutes of 4/6/16 Page 1 of 5 x CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE DRAFT ACTION MINUTES Regular Meeting – Wednesday, April 6, 2016 – 1:30 P.M. City Hall Room 106 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California CALL TO ORDER – 1:30 p.m. Committee Member Dariz called the meeting to order at 1:30 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Committee Member Duane Anderson Committee Member Roberta Fonzi Committee Member Mark Dariz Absent: Chairperson Bob Kelley (excused absence) Committee Member Jamie Kirk (excused absence) Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore Katie Banister, Assistant Planner Tara Ash-Reynolds, Planning Intern Recording Secretary, Annette Manier Others Present: Janice Stevens Mark Stevens Tom Diaz George Peterson Mark Blackford APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Committee Member Fonzi and seconded by Committee Member Anderson to approve the Agenda. There was Committee consensus to approve the Agenda. ITEM NUMBER: 1 DATE: 5-11-16 1 DRC Draft Action Minutes of 4/6/16 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT None Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 17, 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 2099-0979, SIGN AT 7253 EL CAMINO REAL (DIAMOND ADULT WORLD) Assistant Planner Banister presented the staff report, and answered questions from the Committee. Assistant Planner Banister distributed a drawing of examples of monument signs (Exhibit A) and a drawing of staff’s rendering of the sign (Exhibit B). Community Development Director Dunsmore also answered questions from the Committee. Property Owner: Steve Diamond, PO Box 1816, Santa Maria, CA 93456 Applicant: Mark Blackford, Signcraft, 305 E. Main Street, Santa Maria, CA 93454 Project Title: PLN 2099-0979 / DRC 2016-0078 Project Location: 7253 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APN 030-081-026) San Luis Obispo County Project Description: The project consists of an application for a monument sign with an internally illuminated plastic face and metal cabinet. General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC) Zoning District: Commercial Retail (CR) City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone: 470 -3480 Proposed Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption Section 15311; Class 11 exemption for construction or placement of on-premise signs. Staff Recommendation: DRC recommend design modifications to the sign materials and landscape design. 2 DRC Draft Action Minutes of 4/6/16 Page 3 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT The following person spoke during public comment: Mark Blackford. Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period. There was Committee consensus to approve a 7 foot tall sign, measured from the center of the base, and from the uphill slope (top of the base). The sign will be internally-illuminated. The sign may have an aluminum sign face with a stucco finish. There will be a decorative base added and “shoulders” to surround the sign face using split-face block or other decorative material (similar to The Atrium sign in Exhibit A). Large shrubs will be removed near the sidewalk (and replaced with new landscaping) to prevent sight- distance issues. The applicant will present a revised design to City staff. 3. PLN 2016-1582, SIGN AT 8600 EL CAMINO REAL (SUNSET SERVICE CENTER) Assistant Planner Banister presented the staff report, and answered questions from the Committee. Property Owner/Applicant: Tom Diaz, Sunset Auto Sales, 12250 Los Osos Valley Road, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405 Project Title: PLN 2016-1582 / DRC 2016-0082 / AUP 2016-0076 Project Location: 8600 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 056-051-043 Project Description: The project is a 49 square-foot wall sign for Sunset Service Center. The sign will be placed on the southern wall of the building, facing 8710 El Camino Real. This item will be heard at an AUP Hearing on April 6 at 4 p.m. General Plan Designation: Service Commercial (SC) Zoning District: Commercial Service (CS) City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3480 Proposed Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption Section 15311; Class 11 exemption for construction or placement of on-premise signs. Staff Recommendation: DRC recommend approval of Administrative Use Permit to increase the area and modify the location of signage on the property. 3 DRC Draft Action Minutes of 4/6/16 Page 4 of 5 PUBLIC COMMENT The following person spoke during public comment: Tom Diaz and George Peterson. Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period. There was Committee consensus to approve the sign with a tan- colored background (instead of white) and to make the body of the sign blend in better with the building. 4. PLN 2016-1585, SIGN AT 11850 VIEJO CAMINO (ATASCADERO CHILDREN’S CENTER) It was noted that the City staff person published in the agenda (Alfredo Castillo) has changed, and the item will be presented by Planning Intern Ash-Reynolds. Ms. Ash- Reynolds presented the staff report, and she and Assistant Planner Banister (as well as Community Development Director Dunsmore) answered questions from the committee. PUBLIC COMMENT The following person spoke during public comment: Janice Stevens. Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period. There was Committee consensus to approve the signs as presented. It was noted that if they were starting over, it would be suggested they use the same font as other signs on the property. Property Owner/Applicant: Janice Felde, Atascadero Children’s Center, 11850 Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2016-1585 / DRC 2016-0081 / AUP 2016-0077 Project Location: 11850 Viejo Camino, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 045-332-012 Project Description: The project consists of an application for oversized signage and to legalize existing signage. This item will be heard at an AUP Hearing on April 6 at 4 p.m. General Plan Designation: Public (P) Zoning District: Public (P) City Staff: Alfredo Castillo, Associate Planner, acastillo@atascadero.org, Phone: 470 -3436 Proposed Environmental Determination: Categorical Exemption Section 15311; Class 11 exemption for construction or placement of on-premise signs. Staff Recommendation: DRC recommend approval of Administrative Use Permit to increase allowed amount of signage on site and to legalize unpermitted existing signage. 4 DRC Draft Action Minutes of 4/6/16 Page 5 of 5 COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None DIRECTORS REPORT Community Development Director Dunsmore stated that the next DRC meeting will be held on April 13, 2016. ADJOURNMENT – 2:12 p.m. The next regular meeting of the DRC will be held on April 13, 2016. MINUTES PREPARED BY: ______________________________ Annette Manier, Recording Secretary The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Dept: Exhibit A – Examples of monument signs Exhibit B – Rendering of proposed sign t:\~ design review committee\minutes\minutes 2016\draft actn drc minutes 4-6-16.am.docx 5 6 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Atascadero Design Review Committee Report In Brief - Community Development Department Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, 470-3480, kbanister@atascadero.org PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085 Exterior Remodel 6300 Morro Road (McDonald’s) Property Owner Archland Property / McDonald’s Corporation PO Box 182571 Columbus, OH 43218 Address: 6300 Morro Road APN: 030-211-018 General Plan: General Commercial Zoning: Commercial Tourist / PD3 Project Area: 0.38 acres Existing Use: Fast food restaurant with drive-thru Proposed: Exterior remodel of existing building Recommendation: Staff recommends DRC endorse the proposed architectural appearance and signage with design modifications. Background: The Morro Road McDonald’s location was constructed in 1977. No major façade changes have occurred to the building since that time. The applicant has applied for a building permit to modernize the building exterior as well as interior changes to the counter and dining room. The Design Review Committee is asked to review the proposed exterior changes. Evaluation: The applicant proposes to make improvements to the existing building. The mansard roof and drive thru structure would be demolished, but the stucco of the lower wall, the windows, the tile band around the lower wall, and the reddish orange tile sidewalk would remain. 7 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Existing McDonald’s Front Elevation Proposed elevations are included as attachment 1 to this report. The new façade would have a modern design theme with a gray color palette. New parapet walls would replace the tile roof around the entire perimeter. Also proposed are new “brand walls” (the taller, dark, pop-out areas in the front and non-drive-thru sides of the building), and corrugated metal to accent the parapet wall where the stucco is the lightest shade. The applicant proposes to leave the existing stucco on the lower wall, but would paint it in the new color scheme. The new wall features are intended to be given a stucco surface to match the existing stucco. The modernization also includes white aluminum trellises that project over the windows and doors, modern light sconces and LED lights that run along the top edge of the brand walls. A rendering of the new design “prototype” for McDonald’s locations in this region is included on the next page. This is not the actual building proposed for the local store, but the materials and colors are representative, and the 3 di mensional perspective is useful. Significantly, the local McDonald’s will retain the existing windows, and will not have as much glass in the front façade. New, relatively understated signage is proposed. The brand walls each include the iconic golden arches, and a simple, white-lettered “McDonald’s” is located on the front and drive-thru sides of the building. Staff supports the new signage design. The applicant does not propose any changes to the site beyond the building. 8 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 McDonald’s design prototype for locations in the local region – this is not a rendering of the Morro Road location, but is representative of the material and colors proposed The Design Review Committee should consider how the modern architectural style of the new façade relates to the other buildings on Morro Road especially near Highway 101. However, while Mission Revival and Colony styles are common, the architecture of Atascadero is generally eclectic. In order to successfully execute a modern façade, materials must be of high quality. A completely stucco façade with flat walls and minimal contrasting materials will make the walls appear flat and applied, rather than an integral part of the building architecture. Staff has included recommendations to provide a variety of quality building materials to facilitate an effective beautification and to help the building complement other buildings in the vicinity. Code Requirements The municipal code has several requirements which apply to this project:  Install a sidewalk on the Morro Road frontage. Due to the size of the remodel, AMC 9-4.159 requires curb, gutter and sidewalk. The site has existing curb, but no sidewalk. This is a Caltrans right-of-way, and the sidewalk must be constructed to Caltrans standards.  Install water efficient landscaping. AMC 8.10-104 limits turf to 10% of the suitable landscaped area. Replacement plants must be drought tolerant and irrigated with drip emitters. A landscape plan will be required with building permit review. 9 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Staff Recommendations:  Provide a contrasting or complementing building material for the brand walls such as weathered wood, faux wood tiles, slate tiles, bricks or similar.  Project the trellis structure in the front elevation 36 inches, similar to side elevations.  Remove existing tile band in the lower wall and p rovide tile wainscoting along all walls of the building at the building base. Stucco placed low to the ground often becomes dirty and discolored or damaged.  Provide reglets (narrow separation strip between stucco panels in the upper wall) of sufficient size to be seen from the street.  Provide a smooth sand stucco finish, not a heavy spray texture.  Eliminate the play area and replace with an outdoor seating area. The current playground appears inconsistent with the modern design esthetic. Alternatively, redesign the playground fencing to be compatible with the new building façade perhaps using the white metal theme of the trellis.  Replace the damaged fence between the pedestrian walkway and drive-thru with materials that complement the new design (See attachment 4).  Remove or replace the orange tiles on the walkways adjacent to the building (See attachment 3).  Replace the garbage enclosure door with a new solid metal door (see attachment 4).  Provide shrubs at the rear and drive-thru sides of the garbage enclosure.  Provide parking lot trees at approximate 30 foot intervals (see attachment 2).  Provide 3 street trees on Morro Road at an approximate 30 foot interval (see attachment 2).  At a minimum, provide landscaping in the front setback and along the side property lines. Attachments: Attachment 1: Proposed elevations and materials Attachment 2: Site plan Attachment 3: Existing materials Attachment 4: Site photos 10 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Attachment 1: Proposed Elevations and Materials PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085 11 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 12 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 13 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Attachment 2: Site plan with staff-proposed locations for new shade trees PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085 - Indicates recommended location for new shade trees 14 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Attachment 3: Existing colors and materials PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085 Close-up of tile banding and stucco Red/orange tile walkway Typical front window Close up of wall tile, stucco and window 15 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Attachment 4: Site photographs PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085 Drive-thru and damaged fence 16 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Existing front lawn and playground 17 ITEM NUMBER: 2 DATE: 5-11-16 Garbage enclosure 18 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 Atascadero Design Review Committee Report In Brief - Community Development Department Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Associate Planner 470-3436, acastillo@atascadero.org PLN 2016-1590 / DRC 2016-0084 Proposed PD-17 – Atascadero Avenue 8575 / 8585 Atascadero Avenue Applicant / Property Owner Mike Messer 7555 Atascadero Ave. Atascadero, CA 93422 Address: 8575 / 8585 Atascadero Avenue APN: 056-181-039/040 General Plan: SFR-X Zoning: RSF-X Project Area: 2.45 acres Existing Use: Vacant Proposed: 10 Single-Family Residences with PD-17 Overlay Recommendation: Staff Recommends the DRC direct the applicant to reduce the number of units for consistency with the existing zoning. Background: The applicant has obtained two lots of legal record located at 8585 and 8575 Atascadero Avenue in the RSF-X zone and would like to develop the site with a 10 -lot Planned Development (PD). Additional density may be allowed under the City’s General Plan by rezoning the property with a planned development (PD) overlay zone. The applicant intends to apply the established PD-17 zone to this property. The applicant has submitted a site plan and preliminary architecture to receive input from City staff and the DRC on whether to move forward with a formal application for the 10- unit PD. Project Site 19 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 EVALUATION: The City’s General Plan stipulates a minimum lot size of ½ acre in the RSF-X zone. However, through the planned development process smaller lots may be allowed in exchange for a series of high quality features as described below. PD-17 was adopted in November 2002 to allow smaller lot sizes in the RSF-X zone consistent with General Plan Policy HOS 1.1.4. The majority of PD-17 developments are located north of the Del Rio Road / El Camino Real intersection and including the following developments:  Colony Homes;  Cason Ct;  Regio Place (Oak Grove Phase I);  El Camino Oaks (Oak Grove Phase II);  South Marisol Way Each of these developments create their own unique neighborhood and each have new lots that front a public street, either through a new street that was created, or an existing public street (El Camino Real / Portola Road). While the public street did not meet a “standard” street, the public streets typically included at least 46-feet in dedicated right- of-way and included the following elements:  Two (2) twelve-foot travel lanes;  Two (2) six-foot planter strips / parking lanes;  One (1) four-foot sidewalk;  One (1) two-foot shoulder. Planned Development Findings / Benefit Policy / Master Plan of Development Findings The City Council must make required findings to approve a Planned Development Overlay and a Master Plan of Development. Those include the following: Atascadero Municipal Code Section 9-3.644 – Required PD findings (a) Modification of development standards or processing requirements is warranted to promote orderly and harmonious development. (b) Modification of development standards or processing requirements will enhance the opportunity to best utilize special characteristics of an area and will have a beneficial effect on the area. (c) Benefits derived from the overlay zone cannot be reasonably achieved through existing development standards or processing requirements. (d) Proposed plans, if any, offer certain redeeming features to compensate for requested modifications. 20 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 Additionally, the City Council in 2004 defined Section 9-3.644 (c), or “benefits” through the following policy. City Council Adopted Planned Development Policy PD Location Tier 1 Benefits Tier 2 Benefits Inside of Urban Core PD-7 PD-17 Custom PD’s a) Affordable / Workforce Housing b) High Quality Architectural Design c) High Quality Landscape Design d) Buffering between Urban and Suburban zones (large lot sizes, increased setbacks, landscape buffers, etc.) e) Higher density to meet Housing Element goals a) Pocket Parks in larger projects b) Trails / Walkways for Pedestrian Connectivity c) Historic Preservation Outside of Urban Core Rural / Suburban Areas PD-16 Custom PD’s a) Natural Open Space Preservation a) Multi-Purpose Trails – Equestrian / Bicycle / Pedestrian b) Recreational Areas / Facilities c) Historic Preservation In order to make the findings to support a Planned Development, all tier 1 benefits must be included as a part of the project. Tier 2 benefits should be incorporated when possible. Additionally, a Master Plan of Development would need to be approved with a Planned Development Overlay. The following findings are required to be made with a Master Plan of Development: Atascadero Municipal Code Section 9-2.110(b)(3)(iv) – Required CUP findings (a) The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan; and (b) The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of this title; and (c) 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 (d) That the proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of the immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and (e) 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 (f) That the proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent city policy or criteria adopted by ordinance or resolution of the city council 21 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 Proposed PD-17 Development – Atascadero Avenue The proposed project does not meet the intent of the Planned Development Overlay zone as noted in the following:  No proposed or existing lot fronts a public street PD 17 requires that a parent lot fronts a public street. The intent of this is to create a new neighborhood without impacting adjacent existing lots/yards;  Proposed access drive does not meet City standard or modified standard street standards typical to other PD-17s;  The submitted house plans do not meet a high standard architectural design;  The density and scale of the project is not compatible with the surrounding neighborhood.  Submitted plans do not provide high quality landscape designs;  Proposed plans do not provide adequate buffer between proposed lots and existing lots;  The proposed access street will impact adjacent residential properties and yards  The proposed number of units is incompatible with the existing neighborhood, as the average parcel size within 500 feet of the proposed project is just over 2/3 of an acre and the average parcel size within 300 feet of the proposed project is over ¾ of an acre;  The density and coverage of the site will make it challenging to meet stormwater construction standards and make it difficult to have adequate guest parkin g, yards, or other features that are present in the surrounding neighborhood. Staff is recommending that this location, a flag lot surrounded by existing single-family properties, is not a reasonable location for an infill Planned Development (PD) submittal. Expectations for a PD include:  A minimum City Standard Rural Local Road, or a minimum 46-foot dedicated right-of-way that integrates post-construction stormwater standards through the use of bio-filtration and other high quality landscaping with a cul-de-sac;  Better integration to the existing neighborhood;  High Quality, four (4) sided architecture with a specific motif such as ranch style homes with articulated roof-styles and larger useable front porches or the use of craftsman style architecture similar to historic colony homes ;  A reduction in the number of proposed lots to meet neighborhood compatibility,;  Reasonable buffers from existing large lot development. Attachments: Attachment 1: Applicant Design Package 22 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 Attachment 1: Proposed Applicant Package 23 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 24 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 25 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 26 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 27 ITEM NUMBER: 3 DATE: 5-11-16 28