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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2016-11-15_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, November 15, 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 Comm ission 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 MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 1, 2016 2. APPROVAL OF 2017 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULE City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Nov. 15, 2016 Page 2 of 5 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 3. PLN 2014-1529, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT ADDENDUM FOR 11955 & 11975 VIEJO CAMINO 4. PLN 2016-1618, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 2605 TRAFFIC WAY Property Owner/Applicant: Midland Cerro Roble, 7305 Morro Rd., Ste. 200, Atascadero CA 93422 Certified Arborist: Chip Tamagni, A&T Arborists, PO Box 1311, Templeton, CA 93465 Project Title: PLN 2014-1529 / TRP 2014-0178 Project Location: 11955 & 11975 Viejo Camino., Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 045-401-003, 004 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The project consists of a request to remove 6 dead oak trees. These removals are in addit ion to the removals previously approved as part of the residential subdivision. General Plan Designation: SFR-X Zoning District: RSF-X/PD 33 City Staff: Kelly Gleason, Sr. Planner, kgleason@atascadero.org, Phone: 470 -3446 Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-A approving Tree Removal Permit Addendum 2014-0178. Property Owner/Applicant: Congregation Ohr Tzafon, 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 Certified Arborist: Chip Tamagni, A&T Arborists, PO Box 1311, Templeton, CA 93465 Project Title: PLN 2016-1618 / TRP 2016-0207 Project Location: 2605 Traffic Way, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 049-063-003 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The project consists of a request to remove one hazardous coast live oak tree in an area where a playground is proposed. The tree has 3 weak branch attachments, and is hazardous for the existing parking area. The proposed playground would be below the canopy of the tree. General Plan Designation: REC Zoning District: L City Staff: Katie Banister, Assistant Planner, kbanister@atascadero.org, Phone: 470 -3480 Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016 -A approving Tree Removal Permit 2016- 0207. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Nov. 15, 2016 Page 3 of 5 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website 5. PLN 2016-1620, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 6340 ALCANTARA AVE. 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 Pl anned 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 th e item and take appropriate action(s).) 6. PLN 2016-1597, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 2535, 2605, 2705 EL CAMINO REAL (EMERALD RIDGE APARTMENTS) Property Owner: Scott Cursey, 6340 Alcantara, Atascadero CA 93422 Certified Arborist: Chip Tamagni, A&T Arborists, PO Box 1311, Templeton, CA 93465 Project Title: PLN 2016-1620 / TRP 2016-0208 Project Location: 6340 Alcantara Ave./6503 Poquito Creek Lane, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 030-292-065 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The project consists of a request to remove a 28-inch valley oak located approx. 13 feet from the proposed improvements that includes construction of a bridge (BLD 2015-12775) for the construction of 5 new residential homes. General Plan Designation: Medium Density Residential (MDR) / Zoning District: RMF-10 / PD-7 City Staff: Alfredo R. Castillo, Associate Planner, acastillo@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3480 Staff Recommendation: The Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-A approving Tree Removal Permit 2016-0208. Property Owner: Peter Laughlin, LDC Commercial, PO Box 2003, Monterey, CA 93942 Representative: RRM Design Group, 3765 S. Higuera, Suite 102, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Project Title: PLN 2016-1597 / DRC 2016-0088 - Emerald Ridge Project Location: 2535, 2605, 2705 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 049-151-009, 049-151-063, 049-151-011 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The applicant is proposing a 208 unit apartment complex. The proposal includes 72 one (1) bedroom units and 136 two (2) bedroom units. The applicant is requesting a density bonus for high quality architectural design, which is a discretionary approval of the Planning Commission (27 units of the 208 total units). General Plan Designation: High Density Residential (HDR) / Zoning District: Residential Multi-Family (RMF-20) Proposed Environmental Determination: Based on the Initial Study prepared for the project, a Mitigated Negative Declaration is proposed. The Mitigated Negative Declaration is available for public review from 10/27/16 through 11/15/16 at 6500 Palma Ave., Community Development Department from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This document can be found electronically in PDF format on the City’s website at http://www.atascadero.org/environmentaldocs. City Staff: Alfredo R. Castillo, AICP, Associate Planner, acastillo@atascadero.org, Phone: 470-3436 Staff Recommendation: Staff recommends the Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-A approving CUP 2016-0298 for a high density residential apartment complex based on findings; the Design Review Committee recommends the Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2016-B approving a density bonus for high quality residential design, consistent with the City’s General Plan for an additional 27 market rate units. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Nov. 15, 2016 Page 4 of 5 WEBSITE: www.atascadero.org http://www.facebook.com/planningatascadero @atownplanning Scan This QR Code with your smartphone to view Planning Commission Website COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be on December 6, 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. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Nov. 15, 2016 Page 5 of 5 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 of 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 Community 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 interested to address the Co mmission 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.