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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2016-09-06_Agenda WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA Regular Meeting Tuesday, September 6, 2016 – 7:00 P.M. City Hall Council Chambers, 4th floor 6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, California 93422 CALL TO ORDER Pledge of Allegiance Roll Call: Chairperson Jan Wolff Vice Chairperson Duane Anderson Commissioner David Bentz Commissioner Mark Dariz 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 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 16, 2016 City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, September 6, 2016 Page 2 of 4 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS None PUBLIC HEARINGS DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex parte communication. (For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant’s representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be 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 2016-1607, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 7525 GABARDA ROAD Property Owner: Douglas and Heidi Fapp, 7525 Gabarda Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 Representative: Ryan Tannehill, PO Box 4750, Paso Robles, CA 93447 Project Title: PLN 2016-1607 / CUP 2016-0300 Project Location: 7525 Gabarda Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 ( San Luis Obispo County) APN 028-411-007 Project Description: The application is for a conditional use permit to allow the construction o f a garage/barn structure that is larger than 50% of the size of the primary structure. The proposed accessory structure is a 988 square -foot metal building with a maximum height of 17 feet and 10 inches. It will be placed in the rear of the property at the northeast corner. General Plan Designation: Suburban Estate (SE) Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS) City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3480 Proposed Environmental Determination: The project qualifies for a Class 3 exemption from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): New construction or conversion of small structures (Section 15303) for the construction of accessory structures including garages. Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt Resolution PC 2016-A approving Conditional Use Permit 2016-0300 allowing a 988 square-foot detached accessory structure based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, September 6, 2016 Page 3 of 4 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website PUBLIC HEARINGS (CONTINUED) DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS: Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances, Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on the ex parte communic ation. (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 wil l be invited to provide testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed , and the Commission will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).) 3. PLN 2016-1608, SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATES COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be on September 20, 2016 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. Applicant: City of Atascadero, 6500 Palma Ave., Atascadero, CA 93422 Project Title: PLN 2016-1608 / ZCH 2016-0182 Project Location: Citywide Project Description: The proposed project consists of repealing Chapter 15 of Title 9, of the Atascadero Municipal Code (Signs) and replacing with a new Chapter 15, Signage. This Chapter is commonly known as the “Sign Ordinance.” City Staff: Alfredo Castillo, Associate Planner, acastillo@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3436 Proposed Environmental Determination: The project is exempt from CEQA based on Section 15061.(3) “General Rule” since CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-A recommending to the City Council amendments to Title 9 of the Atascadero Municipal Code, Zoning Ordinance repealing of Chapter 15 (Sign Ordinance) to be replaced with a revised and amended Chapter 15 – Signs. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, September 6, 2016 Page 4 of 4 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website City of Atascadero WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday o f each month at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order of the printed Agenda. Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on file in the office of the Community Development Department and are available for public inspection during City Hall business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website, www.atascadero.org. All documents submitted by the public during Commission meetings that are either read into the record or referred to in their statement will be noted in the minutes and available for review in the Comm unity Development Department. Commission meetings are audio recorded, and may be reviewed by the public. Copies of meeting recordings are available for a fee. Contact the City Clerk for more information (470-3400). In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in a City meeting or other services offered by this City, please contact the City Manager’s Office or the City Clerk’s Office, both at (805) 470-3400. Notification at least 48 hours prior to the meeting or time when services are needed will assist the City staff in assuring that reasonable arrangements can be made to provide accessibility to the meeting or service. TO SPEAK ON SUBJECTS NOT LISTED ON THE AGENDA Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business with the Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized. 1. Give your name for the record (not required) 2. State the nature of your business. 3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes. 4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission. 5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present. This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission). TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code) Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is open and will request anyone intere sted to address the Commission regarding the matter being considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way: 1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson. 2. Give your name (not required). 3. Make your statement. 4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission. 5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any other individual, absent or present. 6. All comments limited to 3 minutes. If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the C ommunity Development Department at 470-3402 at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Digital presentations brought to the meeting should be on a USB drive or CD. You are required to submit to the Recording Secretary a printed copy of your presentation for the record. Please check in with the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence and turn in the printed copy. The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public comments will be heard by the Commission.