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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, June 1, 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 MAY 18, 2016
City of Atascadero Design Review Committee Agenda Regular Meeting, June 1, 2016
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. PLN 2016-1584, APARTMENT COMPLEX AT 9405 AVENIDA MARIA
Property
Owner/Applicant:
Mike Zappas, 8189 San Dimas Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Project Title: PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
Project Location: 9405 Avenida Maria, Atascadero, CA 93422
(APN 045-321-022) San Luis Obispo County
Project
Description:
Hidden Oaks Phase II: Proposed 24-unit residential apartment complex in a high
density multi-family district. The subject site is identified in the Atascadero
Housing Element as a site for “by-right-development,” which means that no
Conditional Use Permits are required for a multi-family rental project. The site
is proposed to be gated.
The proposed architectural design would match the Pueblo style of Hidden Oaks
Phase 1. Conceptual plans have been submitted for preliminary review. City
staff has provided comments in the staff report regarding potential modifications
to the proposed elevations and site plan for consideration by the Design Review
Committee.
Zoning District: Residential Multi-family RMF-20 (20-24 units per acre)
General Plan designation: High Density Residential (HDR)
City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3480
Proposed
Environmental
Determination:
To be determined - currently being reviewed by City Attorney. CEQA
evaluation to be completed prior to building permit issuance.
Staff
Recommendation:
DRC review and discuss proposed site plan and elev ations, and provide
comments to staff and the applicant for incorporation into designs for building
permit submittal.
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3. PLN 2016-1591, EXTERIOR REMODEL AT 6300 MORRO ROAD (MCDONALD’S)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next DRC meeting will be held on June 7, 2016 at 2 p.m.
Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at www.atascadero.org
under City Officials & Commissions, Design Review Committee.
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).
DRC Draft Action Minutes of 5/18/16
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRAFT ACTION MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Wednesday, May 18, 2016 – 2:00 P.M.
City Hall Room 106
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER – 1:58 p.m.
Chairperson Kelley called the meeting to order at 1:58 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Bob Kelley
Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Absent: Committee Member Jamie Kirk (excused absence)
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Katie Banister, Assistant Planner
Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Others Present: Michael Blakely, Global Sign Systems, representing Smart & Final
Juan Sandoval, A&S Engineering, representing Tesoro
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.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 6-1-16
DRC Draft Action Minutes of 5/18/16
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT ACTION MINUTES OF MAY 11, 2016
MOTION: By Committee Member Anderson and seconded by
Committee Member Fonzi to approve the consent
calendar.
There was Committee consensus to approve the
consent calendar.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. PLN 2016-1592, REMOVE AND REPLACE EXISTING SIGNS AT 8200 EL CAMINO
REAL (SMART & FINAL)
Property Owner: Spirit SPE HG 2015-1 LLC, 16767 N Perimeter Dr. #210, Scottsdale AZ 85260
Applicant: Smart and Final Stores LLC, 600 Citadel Dr., Commerce, CA 90040
Representative: Kasey Clark, AKC Services, Inc., 18650 Collier Ave., Ste. B, Lake Elsinore,
CA 92530
Project Title: PLN 2016-1592 / DRC 2016-0086 / AUP 2016-0080
Project Location: 8200 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
(APN 056-031-061, 062) San Luis Obispo County
Project
Description:
The proposed project is a modification to the Master Sign Program for the
shopping center at the southwest corner of Curbaril Avenue and El Camino Real
(formerly the Albertson’s Shopping Center). The applicant proposes a 237
square-foot entry sign for the existing grocery store, and 33 square feet of entry
signage for a future sub-tenant. Freeway-oriented signage will also be
discussed.
This item will be heard at an Administrative Use Permit hearing
on May 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
Zoning District: Commercial Retail (CR)
General Plan Designation: General Commercial (GC)
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 review and discuss the proposed signage and make a recommendation to
the Administrative Hearing Officer to approve an Administrative Use Permit
DRC Draft Action Minutes of 5/18/16
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Assistant Planner Banister presented the staff report, and she and Community
Development Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Michael Blakely.
Chairperson Kelley closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee recommended approval of the front entry
wall sign for the grocery store space to be limited to 237 sf. A wall
sign on the entry of the building for the demised space shall be
allowed up to 60 sf, and shall be reviewed by staff to look
porportional. The Committee also recommended that current
signage on the red cart corrals can remain with no additional
signage for advertising.
3. PLN 2016-1588, REMOVE AND REFACE EXISTING SIGNS AT 6100 SAN
ANSELMO ROAD (ARCO)
allowing a 237 square-foot entry sign for the existing grocery store and 40
square feet of entry signage for the future sub-tenant.
Property Owner: Neena Enterprises, Inc., 6100 San Anselmo Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
Applicant: Tesoro Refining & Marketing Company, LLC, 19100 Ridgewood Pkwy., San
Antonio, TX 78259
Representative: Ahmad Ghaderi, A&S Engineering, 28405 Sand Canyon Rd., Ste. B, Canyon
Country, CA 91387
Project Title: PLN 2016-1588 / DRC 2016-0083 / AUP 2016-0078
Project Location: 6100 San Anselmo Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
(APN 049-221-040) San Luis Obispo County
Project
Description:
The proposed project is additional signage for the gas station at 6100 San
Anselmo Road. The applicant requests an administrative use permit to allow
color banding and other signs on the perimeter of the existing canopy in excess
of what is allowed by the Sign Ordinance.
This item will be heard at an Administrative Use Permit hearing
on May 18, 2016 at 3:00 p.m.
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:
Categorical Exemption Section 15311; Class 11 exemption for construction or
placement of on-premise signs.
Staff DRC review the proposed signage and make a recommendation to the
DRC Draft Action Minutes of 5/18/16
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Assistant Planner Banister presented the staff report, and answered questions from the
Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Juan Sandoval.
Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee recommended approval of the sign with LED lights
and a lighted canopy to be compatible with the neighborhood, and
are recommending that the applicant ensure that the lights aren’t too
bright. The Committee also recommends that the Hearing Officer
address screening to the residential neighborhood, ensure the lights
aren’t too bright by putting in a condition that requires the applicant
comply with the City’s night sky standards, and ensure that there is
no off-site glare. Landscaping will be left to the Planning
Department.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTORS REPORT
Community Development Director Dunsmore stated that the next DRC meeting will be
held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 2:00 p.m. and the committee will hear an
apartment project. In the future, the committee will review the McDonald’s and Coco’s
sites.
ADJOURNMENT– 3:10 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC will be held on Wednesday, June 1, 2016, at 2:00
p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
______________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Recommendations: Administrative Hearing Officer to deny the Administrative Us e Permit to allow
195 square feet of signage on the gas station canopy.
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2
DATE: 6-1-16
Atascadero Design Review Committee
Report In Brief - Community Development Department
Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, (805) 470-3480, kbanister@atascadero.org
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
Hidden Oaks II – 24 Unit Multi-Family Apartment Complex
Owner: Mike Zappas,
8189 San Dimas Road,
Atascadero, CA 93422
Address: 9405 Avenida Maria
Project #: PLN 2016-1584
DRC 2016-0080
APN #: 045-321-022
General Plan: High Density Residential
(HDR)
Zoning: Residential Multi-Family
(RMF-20)
Project Area: 0.98 Acres
Existing Use: Vacant
Staff
Recommendation:
DRC review and discuss proposed site plan and elevations, and
provide comments to staff and the applicant for any modifications to
incorporate into designs for building permit submittal.
Design Review Items
Review of proposed site plan including landscaping, trash enclosures, parking, setbacks,
and proposed street improvements
Review of proposed architectural elevations
Review of proposed floor plans
Hidden Oaks II – 24 Units
ITEM NUMBER:
2
DATE: 6-1-16
BACKGROUND
The applicant proposes to construct a second phase of the Hidden Oaks Village apartment
complex. The new 24-unit complex will be a mixture of studio and 1 bedroom apartments. It
is located between Hidden Oaks Village and the soon to be constructed Atascadero Family
Apartments on Avenida Maria.
Avenida Maria is a private road that functions as a public street serving hundreds of units
and Chalk Mountain Community School operated by the SLO County Board of Education. It
is located on the flag lot for the first phase of Hidden Oaks Village, also owned by the
applicant. The subject property, the Atascadero Family Apartments (at the corner of El
Camino Real and Avenida Maria), and the County Board of Education have recorded
access easements on the road.
The site is zoned RMF-20 with a minimum of 20 units to the acre and a maximum of 24 units
to the acre. This site is on the list of “by-right” high-density multi-family properties identified
in Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) 9-3.174(i) and the General Plan Housing Element. In
accordance with AMC 9-3.174, this project does not require a Conditional Use Permit, but
is not categorically exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act, so it will
require a Precise Plan which includes the completion of environmental review.
The proposed site consists of a 0.98 acre legal lot of record. A 10-foot-wide private utilities
easement runs the length of the northern property line (approximately 1,565 square feet in
area). The site is currently undeveloped and has no trees. The land slopes down from
Avenida Maria to the lowest point at the northeast corner of the property.
The applicant is proposing:
24 units, including a mix of studio and 1 bedroom apartments;
Two 2-story buildings with decorative features consistent with the Pueblo Revival
architectural style;
A total of 43 parking spaces; 29 covered / 12 car spaces uncovered, 2 motorcycle
spaces uncovered;
On-site amenities including shared laundry facility and exercise room, and outdoor
barbeque/patio areas; and
Landscaping including the use of drought tolerant native plants, permeable pavers,
and a functioning cobbled drainage swale.
DRC ACTION
DRC is being asked to review, provide a recommendation, and provide any additional
input on the items that are noted in the Staff Report. Staff seeks DRC comments on the
proposed site plan, landscaping, and architectural improvements. As proposed, the
project will need access improvements, on-site amenities such as recreation areas, and
other improvements and amendments for it to meet General Plan and zoning
compliance. The DRC is tasked with ensuring the physical design of new development
meets the following objectives, as established by Atascadero Municipal Code:
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2
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Atascadero Municipal Code 9-2.107(a) – Design Review
(1) Maintaining the rural character and identity of Atascadero;
(2) Enhancing the appearance and character of the City, by reviewing the architecture and site plans
for commercial, office, industrial, single-family residential subject to CEQA and multifamily
residential projects;
(3) Ensuring that development is compatible with surrounding uses and improvements by requiring
building designs that provide appropriate visual appearance and site plans to mitigate
neighborhood impacts.
DISCUSSION POINTS / STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS
Circulation (See Site Plan, Attachment 2)
1. The development must provide an accessible path to the nearest bus stop on El
Camino Real. The sidewalk on the south side of Avenida Maria is likely outside the
access easement and on the property owned by the SLO County Board of
Education. The applicant will need to provide evidence the residents of the proposed
complex have the right to use this private sidewalk.
2. If the residents have permission to use this sidewalk, provide an accessible route
from the development to cross Avenida Maria and access the sidewalk. Staff
recommends a raised crosswalk to slow vehicle traffic. This sidewalk may need
repairs to comply with accessibility requirements.
3. If residents don’t have permission, how will pedestrian access be given to El Camino
Real to reach transit and services?
4. Provide pedestrian access between Phase I and Phase II of the Hidden Oaks
Village. There may be space for this along Avenida Maria or possibly in the
northeast corner of the subject parcel. A gate would have to be placed in the wall at
this location and an accessible path provided.
5. Provide a sidewalk along the property’s entire Avenida Maria frontage that also
connects the Hidden Oaks Village. The Atascadero Municipal Code requires curb,
gutter and sidewalk for all new multi-family developments and on neighboring
properties in the same ownership.
6. Provide at least 8 feet of setback between the parallel parking spaces on Avenida
Maria and the shared facility rooms.
7. Expand the width of the walkway between the buildings and the parking proposed
along the west side of the building. The site plan calls for a 3.5-foot-wide path, which
may feel very narrow between a building and parked vehicles that may overhang the
curb.
8. Eliminate the gate. Gated communities are counter to the General Plan goals for
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2
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city-wide circulation and slow fire and police response time.
9. Seek access agreements with the Oaks Apartments on Jornada Lane and
Atascadero Family Apartments on Avenida Maria.
10. If access is not attained to Jornada Lane, provide landscaping at the end of the long
driveway so the view from Avenida Maria is more attractive.
Parking (See Site Plan and Carport Elevations, Attachments 2 and 5)
Type Required Proposed
Total for residents 36 34 + 2 motorcycle
Covered 24 29
Guest 5 7
Total 41 41 + 2 motorcycle
11. Move the covered parking to the rear of the property to provide a more open site as
viewed from Avenida Maria;
12. Provide a continuous parking bulb out to better accommodate parking along the
Avenida Maria frontage in preference to the proposed 2 separated spaces;
13. Incorporate pueblo architectural features to the trim and supporting members of the
carport structures.
14. Provide bicycle parking.
Outdoor Recreation Areas (See Site Plan and Landscape Plan (Attachments 2 and 4)
15. AMC 9-3.173(c) requires 300 square feet of outdoor recreational open space per
unit, or 7,200 square feet. Each recreation space must be at least 1,000 square feet
in area. Landscaped areas are not considered recreation space. The proposed site
plan does not provide adequate recreation space.
16. Consolidate outdoor recreation space to provide at least one larger area;
17. Consider replacing landscaping between the buildings with recreation space;
18. Consider eliminating units to reduce the recreation space requirement and to allow
more space to fulfill this requirement;
19. Consider more fully incorporating the two phases of the Hidden Oaks development
to allowed shared use of recreation facilities in Phase I. Internal circulation and an
accessible path would be required. There may be an opportunity to provide a path
at the northeast corner of the site.
Landscaping (See Landscape Plan, Attachment 4)
20. The site must conform to the Water Efficient Landscape and Irrigation Ordinance,
incorporating native drought tolerant plants, minimizing turf and using drip and other
efficient irrigation methods.
21. Eliminate Atlas cedar from the plant schedule and replace with another tree variety.
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2
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22. Landscaping may not be permitted in the utilities easement based on needed flow
requirements for stormwater from other properties.
23. Provide decorative pavers or concrete at the entry.
Elevations (See Elevations and Color Board, Attachment 5 and 7)
24. Provide additional windows in the south elevation of the residential units facing
Avenida Maria.
25. Replace the brown/orange “Plymouth” trim color with a different bright shade. Perhaps
a cobalt blue or purple with similar intensity as the other proposed colors.
26. Use more than one nuetral color for the walls to provide variety.
27. Exterior walls to be a smooth, hand troweled stucco finish.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment 1: Aerial Map
Attachment 2: Site Plan
Attachment 3: Grading and Drainage Plan
Attachment 4: Landscape Plan
Attachment 5: Elevations
Attachment 6: Floor Plans
Attachment 7: Color and Materials Board
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Attachment 1: Aerial Map
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
Proposed Project Area
Atascadero Family
Apartments
Hidden Oaks Village,
Phase I
Chalk Mountain
Community School
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Attachment 2: Site Plan
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
10-foot utilities
easement
BBQ/Patio
Areas
Existing wood
fence
Avenida Maria
Decorative
pavers
Crosswalk
Fire
turnaround
Building A: 8-units
Building B: 16-units
Shared facilities
Gate
Low
masonry wall
Entrance to
Chalk Mountain
Community School
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Attachment 3: Grading and Drainage Plan
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
Bio Swale
Bio Retention
Basin Underground
stormwater
piping
Bio Swale
Drainage inlet
Drainage inlet
Drainage inlet
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Attachment 4: Landscape Plan
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
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Attachment 5: Architectural Elevations
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
Building A (8 units)
South Elevation from Avenida Maria
North Elevation from central courtyard
West Elevation from driveway
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Building B (16 units)
South Elevation from central courtyard
North Elevation from parking area
West Elevation from driveway
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Carport structures
Typical closed end
Typical open side of the carports (detail)
West elevation of carport near garbage enclosure
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Attachment 6: Floor Plans
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
Upper Floor Plan: 388 square-foot studios with 132SF of private balcony space and 106 square
feet of storage
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Lower floor plan: 594 square foot one bedroom apartments with 44 square feet of storage
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Shared Facilities: Laundry and Exercise Rooms attached to Building A
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Attachment 7: Color and Materials Board
PLN 2016-1584 / DRC 2016-0080
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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-through
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
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windows, the tile band around the lower wall, and the reddish orange tile sidewalk would
remain.
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 dimensional
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. Placing more than one wall sign on a single wall
face will require an Administrative Use Permit.
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3
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The applicant does not propose any changes to the site beyond the building.
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.
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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 provide 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.
ATTACHEMENTS
Attachment 1: Proposed elevations and materials – First Submittal
Attachment 2: Proposed elevations and materials – Second Submittal
Attachment 3: Site plan
Attachment 4: Existing materials
Attachment 5: Site photos
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Attachment 1: Proposed Elevations and Materials – First Submittal
PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085
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Attachment 2: Proposed Elevations and Materials – Second Submittal
PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085
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Attachment 3: Site plan with staff-proposed locations for new shade trees
PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085
- Indicates recommended location for new shade trees
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3
DATE:
6-1-16
Attachment 4: 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
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3
DATE:
6-1-16
Attachment 5: Site photographs
PLN 2016-1591 / DRC 2016-0085
Drive-thru and damaged fence
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3
DATE:
6-1-16
Existing front lawn and playground
ITEM NUMBER:
3
DATE:
6-1-16
Garbage enclosure