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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC_2017-02-07_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, February 7, 2017 – 7:00 P.M. Historic City Hall Council Chambers 6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor 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 Dennis Schmidt Commissioner (Vacant) 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.) 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 DECEMBER 6, 2016 City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Feb. 7, 2017 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 PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS OATHS OF OFFICE: A. Administration of Oaths of Office Marcia Torgerson, City Clerk, will administer the Oath of Office to new Planning Commissioners Ryan Betz, Josh Donovan, and Tom Zirk. PRESENTATION: B. Recognition of outgoing Planning Commission members David Bentz and Dennis Schmidt. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION: C. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson The Commission will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 2. PLN 2016-1624, TREE REMOVAL PERMIT FOR 7710 BALBOA ROAD 3. PLN 2006-1133 ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN / HOUSING REPORT The State of California requires all cities to file an Annual General Plan / Housing Report to the Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) and the State Department of Office Planning and Research (OPR). The purpose of the Report is to monitor the implementation of the City’s General Plan Housing Element and progress toward meeting the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), as well as review the General Plan to ensure the City is meeting the goals and objectives established by the Plan. Property Owner: Anthony & Elizabeth Graves, 7700 Balboa Rd., Atascadero, CA 93422 Certified Arborist: Whit’s Turn Tree Care, PO Box 1784, Templeton, CA 93465 Project Title: PLN 2016-1624 / TRP 2016-0210 Project Location: 7710 Balboa Road, Atascadero, CA 93422 APN 050-051-031 (San Luis Obispo County) Project Description: The applicant proposes a secondary dwelling unit using cylindrical pier footings to minimize grading and ground disturbance. The residence will be constructed about 2 feet from the base of a 24-inch valley oak tree, which the project arborist has determi ned will be damaged. The applicant requests a tree removal permit for the tree. General Plan Designation: Rural Estates (RE) Zoning District: Residential Suburban (RS) 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- 0210. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Feb. 7, 2017 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 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).) 4. PLN 2016-1608, SIGN ORDINANCE UPDATES COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS DIRECTOR’S REPORT ADJOURNMENT The next regular meeting will be on February 21, 2017 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 minor amendments to the Title 9, 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: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2017-A recommending that the City Council introduce an Ordinance for first reading, by title only, to approve PLN 2016-1608 based on findings. City of Atascadero Planning Commission Agenda Regular Meeting, Feb. 7, 2017 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 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.