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CITY OF ATASCADERO CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, September 26, 2018 — 2:00 P.M.
City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Rm. 306, Atascadero, CA
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
Present: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member Charles Bourbeau
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Absent: Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Jamie Jones
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
Associate Planner, Katie Banister
Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Recording Secretary, Jessica Gibson
Others Present: Stephen Wagner
Gary Miyamoto
Kenneth Klassen
Eric Gobler
Pam Jardini
Larry Gabriel
David Garibay
Shirley Barratt
Randy Vaughn
Tom Schaub
Gregory Clayton
Peggy Walker
Members of the Public
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APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION:
PUBLIC COMMENT
By Committee Member Bourbeau and seconded
by Chairperson Dariz to approve the Agenda.
There was Committee consensus to approve the
Agenda.
None
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF AUGUST 15. 2018
MOTION: By Chairperson Fonzi and seconded
by Committee Member Dariz to approve the
Consent Calendar.
There was Committee consensus to approve the
Consent Calendar.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. HISTORIC COLONY HOUSE USE PERMIT DESIGN INTERPRETATION
Property Owner / Stephen Wagner
Applicant:
Project Title: PLN 2017-1658 / Permit Revision 18-0575
Project Location: 7735 EI Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422
escription:
Proposed
Environmental
;Determination:
City Staff:
Staff
Recommendation:
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 030-132-074
The DRC is being asked to provide a determination on exterior windows for a
historic colony home remodel that was previously reviewed and approved by
the Planning Commission to allow for a mixed-use development.
Section 15301 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA): minor
alteration of an existing structure that will have no expansion of the existing
use. This exemption was applied to the original CUP for the mixed-use
Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner, Phone: (805) 470-3446, Email:
kgleason@atascadero.org
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee make a determination on
revision to window design.
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Planner Gleason presented the staff report giving background on the project. The
property had previously been commercial use and was approved by the Planning
Commission for mixed-use with conditions to retain the historic character and architecture
for the colony home, including windows. The applicant replaced the windows, but did not
keep with the colony -style architecture. Planner Gleason clarified that the windows were
not larger than previously stated, but were kept to the original size.
Director Dunsmore commented that there was a discrepancy by what the Planning
Commission condition states and what was actually built and asked the DRC to make a
determination on consistency.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Robert Gober.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Committee Member Dariz and seconded
by Chairperson Fonzi to replace the front -facing
windows to be more consistent with the
craftsman style and to allow the side windows to
remain as currently installed.
Motion passed 2:1 (Bourbeau opposed)
This item will not go back before the Planning Commission unless the applicant appeals
the decision of the DRC. Director Dunsmore explained the appeal process.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
3. 2nd DESIGN REVIEW OF OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 3425 LA LUZ
Property Owner: Kenneth Klassen
Project Title: DEV 18-0071
Project Location: 3425 La Luz, Atascadero, CA 93422 San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-073-016
Project The project includes a Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory
Description: structure to be used for personal storage. The applicant is proposing a 2,000
sf oversized accessory structure located in the back of the property.
Proposed i CEQA Class 3 Categorical Exemption
Environmental
Determination:
City Staff: Mariah Gasch, Asst. Planner, Phone: (805) 470-3436, Email:
mgasch@atascadero.org
Staff Staff recommends the Design Review Committee:
Recommendation: 1. Review the appearance of the proposed structure and make
recommendations to ensure compatibility with the single-family
residential neighborhood; and,
2. Make a recommendation to Planning Commission for consideration of
the CUP for a 2,000 square foot detached metal garage located in the
Residential Suburban zoning district.
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Planner Gasch presented the staff report. The proposed project had previously been
presented to the DRC on August 15, 2018. The Committee had determined that the
applicant should make some revisions in the following areas:
• Architectural design, scale, and size of the structure
• Setbacks from nearby property lines
• Vegetation to screen the structure
• Moving the structure to increase setback sizes from neighboring residents
• Plan for drainage on the site
The applicant revised the project to reduce the size of the structure from 3,000 sf to
2,000 sf; the maximum height would be 20 feet at the peak and 14 feet at the eaves.
The setback would be increased from 10 feet to 20 feet from the neighboring property
line to the east. The driveway would be widened from 11 feet to 12 feet and extended
to the garage. There would be an addition of two new retaining walls and the removal
of 3 native Live Oak trees and replanting with 7 new oak trees. Drainage pipes would
also be installed. The stem wall that the structure would sit on has been reduced from 5
1/2 feet to 3 feet and will make the structure sit lower.
Applicant Klassen stated that he chose to replace the trees with oaks since it would fit in
with the natural landscape.
Eric Gobler, owner's representative, stated that the drainage plan will be completed
after the DRC makes a decision on whether or not to approve the project.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Kathy Dobie, who was not present, sent a letter (Exhibit A).
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Tom Schaub who
distributed a letter (Exhibit B), Gregory Clayton, and Peggy Walker
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
The Committee gave recommendations on the following items:
1. Architectural Design and Scale:
a. 2,000 sf
b. Add windows
c. Neutral colors
d. Work with staff to make appearance to be more barn -like and compatible
with the neighborhood
2. Setbacks:
a. 20 feet from the property line
b. Landscaping to be closer to the chain link fence
3. Native Trees:
a. Work with staff - remove 3 Live Oaks and replace with 7 new oak or other
trees that are compatible
4. Utilities:
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a. Keep as proposed — run water and electricity lines from existing residence
to proposed garage closer to the western property line under the dripline
(further from the tree root system)
5. Drainage:
a. Work with staff to meet current regulations: 4 -inch pipe or swale
The applicant will work on the above revisions, and the project will be forwarded on to
Planning Commission.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
4. DESIGN REVIEW OF 10630 W FRONT (INGLESIDE)
Property Owner: Shirley Barratt
Applicant: William Vaughn
Project Title: PLN 2008-1290 / AMND 18-0091
Project Location:
1 10630 West Front Road, Atascadero, CA 93422
(San Luis Obispo County) APN 045-353-007
Project
The project is an amendment to Conditional Use Permit 2000-0004, which
Description:
currently allows a 7,695 sf, 15 -room care facility for 16 residents. The
amendment would allow the expansion of the facility to include a total of 25
assisted -living bedrooms and 9 hospice -care bedrooms. The expansion would
include 10,645 sf of additional care -facility space and a 2,880 sf detached
garage/workshop. At full capacity, the facility could accommodate 50 assisted -
living residents and 9 hospice -care patients. A total of 32 parking spaces are
proposed.
Proposed
The project is not exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. Staff
Environmental
will complete an initial study before the Planning Commission hears the
Determination:
project.
City Staff:
Katie Banister, Assoc. Planner, Phone: (805) 470-3480, Email:
kbanister@atascadero.org
Staff
Staff recommends the Design Review Committee:
Recommendation:
1. Review the design and appearance of the proposed project; and
2. Make recommendations to the Planning Commission regarding the
neighborhood compatibility of a 59 -resident care facility for the elderly
in the Residential Suburban zoning district.
Planner Banister presented the staff report and answered questions from the
Committee.
Pam Jardini and Larry Gabriel gave a presentation on the project and an overview of
the proposed phases. Pam Jardini distributed drawings to the Committee (Exhibit C).
PUBLIC COMMENT:
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: David Garibay.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
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The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Lighting: Work with staff to adjust the lighting; keep below the roofline and
create the least impact with the neighbors (possible bollard lighting).
• Driveway/Parking: Reduce parking spaces and redesign the parking lot to have
a circular shape driveway with a drop off area and an island with landscaping.
The side area parking spaces can stay as proposed.
• Trees: Plant more trees, especially along the driveway.
• Gazebo: Relocate Gazebo — Work with staff to look at other options for location.
• Gate: Work with staff to be compatible with the neighborhood.
• Landscaping: Provide extra landscaping along the street as well as close to the
buildings.
• Roofline: Keep lower roofline as proposed.
• Garage: Possible change of location (work with staff).
• Doors: Keep as proposed.
• Driveway Maintenance Agreement: Work with staff on wording and put
agreement in writing.
The applicant will work with staff on the above items before the project is forwarded on
to Planning Commission.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on upcoming projects:
• High-end RV Park Lodging with 35 separate units on a 2 -acre parcel on West Del
Rio Rd.
• Storage facility near Viejo Camino.
• Cell tower located on the west side in a residential zone.
ADJOURNMENT— 4:58 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for October 10, 2018, at 2:00 p.m.,
but may be cancelled.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Jessica Gibson, Recording Secretary
Administrative Support Assistant
Adopted 11/14/18
The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A — Letter from Kathy Dobie
Exhibit B — Letter from Tom Schaub
Exhibit C — Project description and site plans for Ingleside from Pam Jardini
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