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EXHIBIT A: Notice of Exemption
USE 18-0065
CITY OF ATASCADERO
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.5000
TO: File
FROM: Callie Taylor, Senior Planner
City of Atascadero
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152 of the Public
Resources Code.
Project Title: USE 18-0065
Project Applicant: Bill Holmes
Project Location: 6501 Via Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422, San Luis Obispo County (APN 028-201-004)
Project Description: Conditional Use Permit to allow for an outdoor sales and storage yard in the
industrial zoning district.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Atascadero
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: Bill Holmes
Exempt Status:
Ministerial (Sec. 15073) Emergency Project (Sec. 1507 (b) and (c))
Declared Emergency (Sec. 15061 (a)) General Rule Exemption (Sec. 15061.c)
Categorically Exempt (Sec. 15301)
Reasons why project is exempt: Class 1 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) (Section
15301, Existing facilities) exempts minor additions to existing facilities.
Contact Person: Callie Taylor (805) 470-3448
Date: July 17, 2018
Completed by: Callie Taylor, Senior Planner
EXHIBIT B: Conditions of Approval
USE 18-0065
Conditions of Approval
USE 18-0065
6501 Via Avenue
Outdoor Sales and storage yard exceding 10,000 square feet
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
Project Specific Conditions
1. This Conditional Use Permit shall be for the operation of a 2.6 acre landscape material
sales yard and outdoor storage area associated with the contract construction business at
6501 Via Avenue, Atascadero, California, APN 028-201-004, as shown in Exhibit C,
regardless of owner. The rear portion of the lot at APN 028-201-004 shall be excluded
from this use permit, and is not approved for storage uses or any other development,
grading, or land uses under this CUP.
Ongoing
2. The approval of this use permit shall become final and effective for the purposes of
issuing building permits fourteen (14) days following the Planning Commission approval
unless an appeal to the decision is filed as set forth in Section 9-1.111(b) of the Zoning
Ordinance.
Ongoing
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority to approve minor
changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan by less than 10%, (2) result in a
superior site design or appearance, and/or (3) address a construction design issue that is
not substantive to the Conditional Use Permit. The Planning Commission shall have the
final authority to approve any other changes to the Conditional Use Permit unless
appealed to the City Council.
BP
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four (24) months after its
effective date. At the end of the period, the approval shall expire and become null and
void unless the project has received a building permit or business license.
BP / BL
5. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City of Atascadero or its
agents, officers, and employees against any claim or action brought to challenge an
approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning the construction or use of the
detached accessory structure.
Ongoing
6. The applicant shall obtain clearance from San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health
prior to beginning any site work, construction, grading, or occupancy of the site. Any site
work remediation required by County Environmental Health shall be completed prior to
work on or occupancy of the subject site.
BL / BP / GP
7. An accessway to the vacant portion of the parcel at back of the lot shall be maintained
along the north-western property line. The accessway shall be a minimum of 35 feet in
width clear. Any fences for the storage yard shall be installed outside of the 35 foot wide
accessway.
Ongoing
8. Exterior paint colors for the existing building shall be natural earth toned colors, subject to
staff approval prior to painting the building. BL / BP
9. One cargo container may be permitted to be installed on the subject site. The cargo
container shall be located behind the existing metal building within the screened storage
area, and shall not be located at the front of the site or within the front parking area. A
BP
Conditions of Approval
USE 18-0065
6501 Via Avenue
Outdoor Sales and storage yard exceding 10,000 square feet
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
building permit shall be obtained for the cargo container to ensure the structure is properly
anchored to the site in compliance with Building Codes. The cargo container may be
painted to match the existing metal building, or may remain its existing grey color.
10. This CUP shall be for the storage of construction equipment associated with the contract
construction services business, and landscape materials associated with the landscape
supply yard only. Storage of equipment or materials that are not associated with these
approved uses shall be prohibited. Storage of RV’s, trailers, other long term storage, non-
operative vehicles, or equipment that is not part of the construction business or landscape
supply yard shall not be permitted to be stored on site. The site shall not be subleased for
vehicle storage to others not associated with the approved business.
Ongoing
11. New pipe rail and wood fences shall be installed along the front of the property to the
north of the driveway, at the back of the parking area, and along the side (north) property
line as shown on the attached site plan (Exhibit C). New fencing shall be installed in these
locations prior to occupancy of the site.
BL / FO
12. A final landscape and irrigation plan shall be submitted to and approved by the City prior
to the issuance of a business license and shall include:
Plant species selection, size, and spacing for landscape areas identified on site plan
(Exhibit C),
Street trees identified on the site plan (Exhibit C) along Via Ave shall be Chinese
pistache, or similar midsize tree subject to staff approval ,
Landscaping or ground cover material under trees,
Shrubs shall be added to the right of the entrance driveway in the existing dirt
area at the front of the lot,
Drip and other water conserving irrigation methods, and
All plant selections shall come from the Atascadero Mutual Water Company’s list of
Water-Conserving Plants for North County Landscapes.
All landscape and irrigation shall be installed prior to occupancy of the new business on site.
BL / FO
13. The approved landscape and irrigation plan is to be implemented and vegetation and
irrigation shall be maintained over time.
Ongoing
14. The parking lot and driveway at the front of the site shall be patched and repaired or
overlaid with new asphalt. BL / BP
15. The applicant shall work with the City Building Department to address any code
compliance or occupancy requirements for use of the existing metal building. BL / BP
16. Accessible parking and access ways shall be provided consistent with CBC standards. BL / BP
17. Trash storage (dumpsters or cans) shall be provided in an area that is screened from
view. Ongoing
18. The applicant shall apply for a building permit for all signs proposed. Signage shall
comply with Atascadero Municipal Code (Sign Ordinance) requirements for size and
location.
BP
Conditions of Approval
USE 18-0065
6501 Via Avenue
Outdoor Sales and storage yard exceding 10,000 square feet
Timing
BL: Business License
GP: Grading Permit
BP: Building Permit
FI: Final Inspection
TO: Temporary Occupancy
FO: Final Occupancy
19. Lighting shall comply with AMC standards for shielding in order to prevent glare. Any
proposed exterior lighting will be in compliance with Municipal Code standards, and
ensure no off-site glare. Building mounted light fixtures shall be fully shielded, cut-off light
fixtures in order to eliminate visible light sources and prevent off site glare.
Ongoing
20. Emergency access ways shall be maintained through the storage yard to provide fire
truck access, as required by the Fire Department Ongoing
21. As part of the Building Permit application, a Storm Water Control Plan (SWCP) must be
completed and filed with the City in accordance with the State regulations (Regional
Water Quality Control Board Res. No. R3-2013-0032). The SWCP shall be completed
using the City standard form available from the Building Permit Counter
BP
22. New frontage improvements consisting of curb, gutter, sidewalk, and driveway
approaches may be triggered and installation required depending on the valuation of
improvements to the existing structures and proposed building improvement valuation
(see Municipal Code section 9-4.159(a)(1) and (b)(3).
BP
23. The existing chain link fence with slats to the right (south east) of the driveway entrance
shall be removed within one (1) year of Conditional Use Permit approval. Only the areas
of chain link which are visible from the public right-of-way are required to be removed.
The chain link fencing may be replaced with pipe rail fence, solid wood fence, or similar,
subject to staff approval.
1 year from CUP
approval
24. Annual site inspections shall be conducted by City Planning and Building Departments in
order to verify compliance with CUP conditions and performance standards. Annual
inspections shall be required for a period of 5 years from the time of CUP approval. All
conditions shall remain in effect after the initial 5 year review period, and shall be enforced
by the City as needed to ensure compliance. Non-compliance with project conditions
herein shall be subject to revocation of the use permit and subject to City code
enforcement.
Ongoing
EXHIBIT C: Site Plan
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EXHIBIT D: Elevations
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