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GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DIAGRAM AMENDMENT
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A GENERAL PLAN LAND
USE DIAGRAM AMENDMENT
9105 Principal Avenue / ECR Principal, LLC
APN 030-491-0019 013, 0199 020
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Barry Ephraim of ECR Principal,
LLC (125 South Bowling Green Way, Los Angeles, CA 90049), Applicant and Owner, and
Principal Partners LLC, (555 Ramona Drive, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405), Owner, to consider a
zoning amendment to a previously approved Planned Development 24 Overlay zone, a General
Plan map amendment, a Master Plan of Development (Conditional Use Permit), a new Vesting
Tentative Tract Map, and certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration on a 5.25 -acre site
located at 9105, 9107, 9109 Principal Ave and 9300 Pino Solo (APN 030-491-001, 013, 019,
020); and
WHEREAS, the site's current General Plan Land Use Designation is Medium Density
Residential (MDR) and General Commercial (GC); and
WHEREAS, the site's current Zoning Designation is Residential Multi -Family (RMF -
10) and Commercial Retail (CR) with a Planned Development #24 (PD24) Overlay; and
WHEREAS, a General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment is proposed to change the
Land Use Designation of one (1) lot within the project site on the El Camino Real frontage from
Medium Density Residential (MDR) to General Commercial (GC) as identified in the amended
General Plan Land Use Diagram attached to this Resolution as Exhibit B; and
WHEREAS, the laws and regulations relating to the preparation and public notice of
environmental documents, as set forth in the State and local guidelines for implementation of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been adhered to; and
WHEREAS, an Initial Study and Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration 2019-0002 was
prepared for the project and made available for public review in accordance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact this amendment to the General Plan to protect the health, safety and welfare of its
citizens by applying orderly development and expanding commercial opportunities along the El
Camino Real frontage; and
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WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject general Plan
Land Use Diagram Amendment application was held by the Planning Commission of the City of
Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said
General Plan amendments; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public Hearing
held on May 7, 2019, studied and considered the proposed General Plan Amendment (PLN
2014-1519) for the Principal Mixed-use Planned Development, after first studying and
considering the Draft Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Atascadero makes the following findings, determinations and recommendations with respect
to the proposed General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment:
SECTION 1. Findings for Approval of the 2019 Principal Mixed-use Planned
Development General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment, the Atascadero Planning
Commission finds as follows:
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been prepared consistent with the applicable
laws and guidelines of the State of California; and
Fact. All applicable State Laws have been adhered to in the preparation of this General
Plan Amendment application.
2. A duly noticed public hearing has been held to receive and consider public testimony
regarding the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Diagram; and
Fact. Hearing notices were prepared in accordance with State Law and applicable
Atascadero Municipal Code requirements. A public hearing was held by the Planning
Commission at which public testimony was received and considered prior to taking
action on the proposed application.
3. The proposed amendment is in the public interest and protects the health, safety and
welfare of public by ensuring the orderly development of the City.
Fact. The proposed amendment is consistent with General Plan Land Use Policies 1. 1,
1. 3, 2.1, 2.3, 5.3, 6.1, 7.1, 7.2, 8.5, 15. 1, and 15.6; Circulation Policies 1. 1, 1.4, 1.5, 2. 1,
and 3.2; and Housing Element Policies 1.1, 4.3 and 10.1. The proposed amendment
provides for new commercial retail opportunities along the El Camino corridor within the
City's urban services line. The land use map amendment will create consistency in
commercial zoning along this portion of El Camino Real frontage where residential
development is not appropriate. The proposed Planned Development Overlay District and
requirements for a Master Planned neighborhood ensure that the overall neighborhood
design and layout supports existing and future traffic patterns and provides pedestrian
connectivity both internal and external to the development area.
SECTION 2. Recommendation of Approval. The Atascadero Planning Commission,
in a regular session assembled on May 7, 2019 resolved to recommend that City Council approve
the General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment consistent with the following exhibits:
EXHIBIT A: General Plan Land Use Amendment Diagram
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be delivered forthwith by
the Planning Commission Secretary to the City Council of the City of Atascadero.
On motion by Commissioner Beraud, and seconded by Commissioner Anderson, the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Anderson, Beraud, Van den Eikhof, Wolff,
and Vice Chairperson Dariz (5 )
NOES: None (0 )
ABSENT: Chairperson Zirk, Commissioner Shaw (2 )
ABSTAINED: None (0 )
ADOPTED: May 7, 2019
CITY OF ATASCAD A
Mark Dariz '1-'
Planning Commission Vice Chairperson
Attest:
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
Exhibit A: General Plan Land Use Diagram Amendment
Principal Mixed -Use Planned Development Amendment PLN 2014-1519