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CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, August 7, 2018 — 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:03 p.m.
Chairperson Seay called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and Vice Chairperson Zirk
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Betz, Wolff, Vice Chairperson Zirk, and
Chairperson Seay
Absent: Commissioner Anderson (excused absence)
Commissioner Dariz (excused absence)
Commissioner Donovan (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Senior Planner, Callie Taylor
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Wolff and seconded by Commissioner
Betz to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Seay closed the Public Comment period.
PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
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CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF JULY 17, 2018
MOTION: By Commissioner
Chairperson Zirk
Calendar.
Wolff and seconded by Vice
to approve the Consent
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote
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 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).)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Chairperson Seay drove by the property.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR 8740 EL CAMINO REAL
Property Owner:
Roger Grant
Applicant:
Roger Grant and Michael Groh
Project Title:
PLN 2017-1664
Project Location:
8740 EI Camino Real, APN 056-051-021 (San Luis Obispo County)
Project
The proposed project is a Conditional Use Permit to allow three (3) multi -family
Description:
residential units within an existing colony house in the Commercial Service
zone. Onsite parking, driveway improvements, landscape, additional storage,
and laundry facilities are proposed and conditioned for consistency with
Municipal Code requirements. The project qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical
Exemption under CEQA, which exempts new construction or conversion of
small structures, including multi -family residential totaling no more than four
dwelling units. Staff recommendation is to approve the project with Conditions
of Approval.
City Staff:
Callie Taylor, Sr. Planner, ctaylor@atascadero.org, Phone: (805) 470-3448
Proposed
The project qualifies for a Class 1 CEQA exemption (CEQA Guidelines 15301)
Environmental
Determination:
Recommendation:
Planning Commission adopt PC Resolution 2018-A, approving the Conditional
Use Permit.
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Senior Planner Taylor gave a history on the property and stated that this project was
reviewed by the Design Review Committee. Senior Planner Taylor presented the staff
report and answered questions from the Commission. A letter was received from Dan
Phillips and was submitted to the Commission (Exhibit A).
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following member of the public spoke during public comment.. Roger Grant. Mr.
Grant explained his reasons for wanting to keep the fence lower in the back.
The Commission discussed security, and stated that they recommend either a 6' fence
or better lighting to enhance security and safety for the tenants. Mr. Grant stated that he
would prefer to add lighting.
The Commission discussed adding a condition to add lighting. Staff could visit the site
at night to determine if additional lighting is needed. In the event that staff determines
that light levels are not adequate, staff has the authority to require the applicant to install
additional lighting. Staff also recommended that prior to final, there could be another
inspection to ensure that light levels are adequate.
Chairperson Seay closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Betz and seconded by Vice
Chairperson Zirk recommending the Planning
Commission adopt PC Resolution 2018-A,
approving PLN 2017-1664, a Conditional Use
Permit to allow three (3) multi -family units in a
Colony House within the Commercial Service
zoning district, based on findings and subject to
Conditions of Approval, with an added condition
that staff will analyze existing lighting at the site,
and if levels are not adequate, an additional
bollard light shall be installed.
Motion passed 4:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Betz and Chairperson Seay announced that they would be absent from
the meeting on August 21, 2018.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Senior Planner Taylor stated currently there are no items ready for the August 21st
meeting, so it may be cancelled.
ADJOURNMENT — 6:43 p.m.
The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for August 21,
2018, at 6:00 p.m. at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
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MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following exhibit is available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Letter from Dan Phillips
Adopted 9/4/18
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