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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
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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.
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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.
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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.