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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2019-08-14_MinutesU tj�k low# �; P 2 2019 CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Regular Meeting — Wednesday, August 14, 2019 — 2:00 P.M. City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Rm. 306, Atascadero, CA CALL TO ORDER — 2:04 p.m. Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 2:04 p.m. ROI I Cal I 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 Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch Associate Planner, John Holder Recording Secretary, Annette Manier Others Present: Eric Winslow Bernadette Ries Pam Jardini, Planning Solutions Pat Mitchell Victoria Mitchell Al Fonzi Larry Gabriel, Larry Gabriel Architects Members of the Public 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. DRC Minutes of 8/14/2019 Page 1 of 6 CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF JULY 10, 2019 MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded by Committee Member Dariz to approve the Consent Calendar. There was Committee consensus to approve the Consent Calendar. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW 2. DESIGN REVIEW OF 7850 CURBARIL AVE. TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP SUBDIVISION Design review of a Tentative Parcel Map for a proposed condominium plan. The project includes two new residences and repairing an existing residence on the property. • Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposed project for a multi -family development and provide recommendations for any potential design modifications. (sBDv19-0069) Planner Gasch presented the project and answered questions from the Committee. Eric Winslow gave a presentation on the project and answered questions from the Committee. Mr. Winslow presented an updated site plan to the Committee (Exhibit A). PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Eric Winslow and Bernadette Ries. A letter was received from Barbara Taylor prior to the meeting and was distributed to the Committee (Exhibit B). An email from Debra Eckhardt was received prior to the meeting and was distributed to the Committee (Exhibit C). Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. Staff answered questions raised during public comment. DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: Site Design The Committee recommended the following: • Applicant work with staff to review drainage and elevations so that drainage is retained on-site. • Applicant work with staff to find a color palette that is suitable, potentially lighter shades (possibly a lighter gray) since the lot is heavily wooded with trees that DRC Minutes of 8/14/2019 Page 2 of 6 cause a lot of shade already. The Colony House should be a complimenting color for consistency. • Applicant work with staff on colony -style home windows, hardi-board siding and architectural style that appears to mimic the original colony -style era. • The nine trashcan locations, which will be submitted on the site plan and included with the CC&Rs, should be stored inside the garage or behind fencing. • The lighting plan shall be consistent with all residences and shall be consistent with colony -style homes. A sidelight shall be placed on both sides on the door or omitted completely. • Work with staff on paying into the tree mitigation fund vs. replanting trees, due +- +hp fact that the lot already has many trees. 2. Parking The Committee recommended that the applicant work with staff and the Fire Department to meet turnaround requirements, while creating a parking space deep enough for a resident to back -out. 3. Landscaping The Committee recommended that the applicant work with staff to design some type of landscaping along the driveway. This item was approved by the DRC and can move on to the Planning Commission. Chairperson Fonzi announced that she would be abstaining for the next item, as she has a conflict of interest, since her house backs up to the project. Committee member Dariz agreed to chair the meeting. 3. DESIGN REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A 600 SQUARE FOOT DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP AT 7835 EL CAMINO REAL Design review of a Conditional Use Permit to demolish an existing building on the site and build a 600 square foot drive-through coffee facility as well as utilize an existing building for a wholesale and distribution use. • Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposal for a drive- through development and direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as necessary. (uSE19-0061) Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Committee. Planner Gasch stated that staff is recommending replacing the ordering speaker with a person to reduce noise to the neighborhood. Pam Jardini distributed updated drawings to Committee members (Exhibit D). Ms. Jardini stated the following: A) Applicant prefers to add brick to existing retaining wall so it matches the proposed structure. DRC Minutes of 8/14/2019 Page 3 of 6 B) Applicant prefers not to paint the back building gray, but to use colors that complement the Human Bean building. C) Because the business model is to have a speaker, the applicant prefers not to replace the speaker with a person, and explained the reasons why. D) A new design has come in for the monument sign, so there is no need for a sign on the back of the building. E) Applicant would prefer to keep smaller trees near the retaining wall. F) Accessible ramp will have to move and come straight up as a single ramp to the north. PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Pam Jardini, Larry Gabriel, Pat Mitchell and Alfred Fonzi II. Mr. Fonzi presented a letter to the Committee (Exhibit E). Committee Member Dariz closed the Public Comment period. Staff answered questions raised during public comment. DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION: 1. Site Design The Committee recommended the following: • Applicant to work with staff on the location of the accessible ramp and how landscaping could be implemented here by looking at both options, (maintain a landscape buffer by keeping the ramp abutting the wall, or putting the landscape closer to the drive -out area.) Ramp should accommodate a stroller or person walking with a stroller for safety reasons. • Provide striping for keeping the queuing contained. • Provide some front landscaping to absorb some of the speaker noise. • Provide a solution to fix the fencing at rear of site, so it's not compromised. • The retaining wall along EI Camino Real should match the proposed structure. • Applicant to work with staff to reduce lighting along the residential side by using wall -mounted sconces, down -lighting, and creating lighting for security. Bollards could be used towards the back of the building. Applicant could use motion -activated lights on parking spots. Work with staff on drainage. 2. Architectural Design The Committee recommended the following: • Integrating the colors to ensure compatibility with the main building. • Explore options on the building design facing EI Camino Real as it could use detail on the blank wall to balance out the structure. Some examples suggested were to use a slightly recessed area, a regular window, or awning with tile inlay. • Explore the pedestal for something to direct speaker noise away from residences DRC Minutes of 8/14/2019 Page 4 of 6 • Retaining wall should match the proposed structure. 3. Landscaping The Committee recommended the applicant work with staff on the following: • Shrubs along the back of the property. • Weeds should be kept down due to fire hazard. • Landscaping close to drive-through. • Find street trees that can grow near the accessible ramp and landscape area that have a non-invasive root system. • If ramp goes across the front, two smaller trees could be planted to absorb speaker sound. • Pedestrian path coming up to the building can include more landscaping to absorb noise. • Back area of the property to keep it clean, relatively open, and maintain a visual line of sight. Be attentive to create space that does not become an attractive nuisance by encouraging transient use. Staff can consult with Police Department on what is appropriate for the open space. Some ideas included boulders or a dry creek, but the space should be easy to maintain. 4. Signage The Committee was in agreement with the signage. The Committee recommended the applicant work with staff on the above items, and then project can move on to Planning Commission. Chairperson Fonzi rejoined the meeting at 4:00 p.m. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS Chairperson Fonzi stated that she might be absent on September 11tH Committee member Jones stated that she will be absent on September 11tH Committee member Dariz stated he will be absent the week of September 16th, and will be unavailable the following week. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Dunsmore gave an update on the item scheduled for the next meeting which is a 42 -unit residential People's Self Help Housing project at 2455 EI Camino Real. This project will only require DRC approval. Given the importance of this item, it was suggested that staff find an alternate date and time for the next meeting so that all members could attend. ADJOURNMENT— 4:20 p.m. The next regular meeting of the DRC is tentatively scheduled for September 11, 2019, at 2:00 p.m., however; this date may change based on committee member availability. DRC Minutes of 8/14/2019 Page 5 of 6 MINUTES PREPARED BY: 64w"�/- eT .,-I , Annette Manier, Recording Secretary Administrative Assistant The following Exhibits are available in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Updated site plan from Eric Winslow Exhibit B — Letter from Barbara Taylor Exhibit C — Email from Debra Eckhardt Exhibit D — New drawings from Pam Jardini Exhibit E — Letter and photos from AI Fonzi Adopted 9/25/19 DRC Minutes of 8/14/2019 Page 6 of 6