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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2019-07-10_Minutesy CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Regular Meeting — Wednesday, July 10, 2019 — 2:00 P.M. City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Rm. 306, Atascadero, CA CALL TO ORDER — 2:07 p.m. Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi Committee Member Duane Anderson Committee Member Mark Dariz Committee Member Jamie Jones Committee Member Heather Newsom Absent None Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason Public Works Director, Nick DeBar Fire Marshal, Tom Peterson Recording Secretary, Annette Manier Others Present: Patti Whelen, Representative for MP Annex, Taco Bell Clint Pearce, Madonna Enterprises Steve Rigor, Architect Jim Bross, Landscape Architect Sid Stevens, Civil Engineer Alex Cuevas, AGC Design Concept Eddie Herrera, RRM Design Group John Wilbanks, RRM Design Group Lance Wierschem, RRM Design Group Matt Walsh, Walsh Engineering Ted Lawton, Cal Coast Properties Jack Phelan, Cal Coast Properties Jeff Landon, Cal Coast Properties Max Zappas Robert Brown Shayan Grisco Ron Badger Hugh Murphy, VMI Architecture (via conference call) Brent Flynn, Taco Bell franchisee (via conference call) Members of the Public DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 1 of 7 APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Committee Member Dariz and seconded by Committee Member Anderson to approve the Agenda. There was Committee consensus to approve the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT None Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF MAY 22, 2019 MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded by Committee Member Anderson to approve the Consent Calendar. There was Committee consensus to approve the Consent Calendar. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW 2. DESIGN REVIEW OF 2 COMMERCIAL BUILDINGS AT 1920 EL CAMINO REAL (DEL RIO TACO BELL AND RETAIL) Design review of two commercial buildings totaling approximately 8,000 square feet. One building is proposed as a drive-through restaurant. The project includes shared access with adjacent developments. • Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposal for a retail development and direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as necessary. (DEv19-0026) Community Development Director Dunsmore gave an introduction on the project site, and stated that this project is not part of the Del Rio Specific Plan (DRSP). There is a new draft traffic analysis and amendments to the DRSP which could change some of the frontage improvements. Public Works Director DeBar answered questions in regards to traffic and timelines for improvements. These items will need to be resolved prior to this project moving forward to the Planning Commission. Senior Planner Gleason presented the project and answered questions from the Committee. Clint Pearce gave a presentation on the project, and he and Patti Whelen answered questions from the Committee. DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 2 of 7 Taco Bell representatives Murphy and Flynn answered questions from the Committee via conference call. PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Max Zappas. Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. Staff answered questions raised during public comment. DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Site and Landscape Design The Committee was in agreement with the overall site design and recommended that the applicant work with staff to add landscape fingers, and maximize landscaping to provide more trees. The project will need to comply with the Del Rio Specific Plan to incorporate improvements at Del Rio and EI Camino Real. 2. Architecture Design The Committ,v recommended the following: • Increase footprint of the patio to include more patio space to eat outside and provide additional seating for both buildings A and B. This adheres with Council's goals in making Atascadero a place -finding experience. • Work with staff to find some type of covered patio, whether it's umbrellas or something else. • Bike racks should be on the side closest to patio and out of the pedestrian walkway as proposed. • Look into alternatives for traditional tables and seating (bars, other options, be creative.) • Building A's color and elements should provide something that adds texture to the outside to create visual interest, consistent with Building B. 3. Signage The Committee was in agreement with the Sign Program. Mr. Murphy and Mr. Flynn stated that there will be advertising on the windows that change approximately 8 times per year in conjunction with National advertising. This item was approved by the DRC and can move on to the Planning Commission. 3. DESIGN REVIEW OF NEW GAS STATION, CONVENIENCE STORE AND RESTAURANT AT 9550, 9590 EL CAMINO REAL Design review of a gas station, 3,000 sf convenience store, and 1,400 sf restaurant at the corner of EI Camino Real and Montecito Ave. The project proposes access from Montecito Ave. and shared access using an existing commercial center driveway off EI Camino Real. DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 3 of 7 ® Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposed design for a service station and direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as necessary. (PRE19-0034 Alex Cuevas gave a brief statement on the project and stated that he has submitted plans for review with the Building Department. Mr. Cuevas stated that environmental clean-up has been done on the site, and they are ready to move forward. Director Dunsmore gave a brief introduction on the project site and stated that this is an allowed use that needs design approval. There are recent easement issues that came to light after publication of the staff report. The Committee can still review the design, but driveway locations and traffic analysis will need to change. Senior Planner Gleason announced that there were two letters received prior to the meeting (Exhibit A — Letter from Ron Badger, and Exhibit B — Letter from Einer Cook Family Trust FBO Jean Brown). Easement documentation has not been provided, and adjacent property owners have come forward with concerns. A Reciprocal Access Agreement will be required if the fuel station is to utilize the shared driveway. Alex Cuevas distributed revised elevations (Exhibit C). PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Robert Brown, Shayan Grisco, Ron Badger, and Max Zappas. Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. Staff answered questions raised during public comment. DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: The Committee decided to provide recommendation on the topics that do not affect site design and access as these will be reviewed at a later date once easement and access issues are resolved. The following lists staff recommendations/modifications as stated in the staff report on page 21, with the Committee's recommendations noted in red: 1. Consider the use of brick veneer instead of stacked stone, and increase the height of the brick or stacked stone base in areas without windows. (The Committee agreed on brick veneer. and that the height of the brick should be flush with the door.) 2. Eliminate white from the stucco color palate and choose varying earth toned colors. 'Committee agreed) 3. Widen the wrapped parapet tower feature on the rear of the building and add a trellis/awning feature with landscaping. , committee agreed) 4. The color of the service door on the rear of the building should be a dark brown color to match the wood -grain wall paneling. i, .:ommittee agreed) DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 4 of 7 5. Steel awnings should be black or dark grey in color. (color banding counts toward sign area — see sign discussion below) (The Committec recommended the color banding be black instead of orange.) 6. Eliminate cornice and replace with a minimal wall cap. (Committee agreed) 7. Add a wall trellis to the side elevation facing the adjacent commercial development and as an appropriate landscape area for vines. .,ommittee agree" This item was not approved by the DRC and will need to come back once easement and access issues are resolved. Chairperson Fonzi announced that she would be leaving at 4:00 p.m. and Committee member Danz agreed to chair the meeting. 4. DESIGN REVIEW OF MICRO COMMUNITY AT 4711 EL CAMINO REAL Design review of a proposed project that includes 26 detached one and two-story single-family micro -homes and a four-story mixed-use/live-work building along the EI Camino Real frontage. The project has a total of 30 residential units and 70 on-site parking spaces. 8 Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the preliminary plans and provide comments. (DEv19-0049) Planner Gleason gave background on the project and presented the project. Planner Gleason and Fire Marshal Peterson answered questions from the Committee. The RRM Design Group team presented the project and answered questions from the Committee. PUBLIC COMMENT None Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period. DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Site Plan The Committee was in agreement with the overall site plan. 2. Retaining Walls The Committee was in agreement with the placement of the retaining walls and their design. 3. Parking he Committee recommended that the applicant make sure parking complies with the following: A) Extra spaces in front are ok; B) Ensure that the parking fits the size for vehicle parking (don't offer what looks like a parking space and when in fact it is not a parking space); C) Be attentive to Lot 12's parking; and D) If the Community Center is being rented out, ensure that the public using it has a place to park. DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 5 of 7 4. Paving Materials The Committee was in agreement with the paving materials. 5. Buildings Setbacks The Committee was in agreement with the setbacks. Interior setbacks will be set by the Building Code. 6. Architectural Design The Commaiee was iii agiBement with the architectural design. 7. Solar Carport The Committee was in agreement with the design of the solar carport. 8. Landscaping Thin rrnrnmittine was in agreement with the landscaping. 9. Cluster Design The Committee was in agreement with this cluster design and were pleased with the fact that residents could move from renting to ownership, with the potential sales price of these units being in the $200,000 — $300,000 range. 10.Signage The Committee discussed the roof signage, and determined that because it is unique, the applicant should work with staff so it has a neighborhood feel to it. 11.Agrarian design theme The Committee was in agreement with the design and stated it was an appropriate theme for Atascadero. They were satisfied with the level of detail to make it affordable and asked the applicant to work with staff on specific detailing. 12. EI Camino Interface The Committee doesn't see any issues with the storefront, and asked the applicant to work with staff on the appropriate theme, street lights, sidewalk design, and street trees. 13.Community Mural The Committee was in agreement with the community mural, and stated that the theme (above) might be incorporated into the mural area as well. 14. Planned Development (PD) Benefit Policy Thin rnmmittPP AA/nQ in anrininminnt that this project satisfies the PD Benefit Pnlicy. Committee Member Jones announced that she would be leaving at 4:40 p.m. and left the meeting room. The applicant will work with staff on the above items, and the project can move on to Planning Commission. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Dunsmore gave an update on one item that will be presented to the Committee, at the next meeting, which is a drive-through coffee shop called The Human Bean. DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 6 of 7 ADJOURNMENT— 4:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the DRC is tentatively scheduled for August 14, 2019, at 2:00 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Annette Manier, Recording Secretary Administrative Assistant Adopted 8/14/2019 The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Letter from Ron Badger Exhibit B — Letter from Einer Cook Family Trust FBO Jean Brown Exhibit C — Updated Arco Site Plan DRC Minutes of 7/10/2019 Page 7 of 7