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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA
REGULAR MEETING
Tuesday, November 5, 2019
6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, 4th Floor
Atascadero, California 93422
CALL TO ORDER
Pledge of Allegiance
Roll Call: Chairperson Tom Zirk
Vice Chairperson Mark Dariz
Commissioner Duane Anderson
Commissioner Tori Keen
Commissioner Michael Shaw
Commissioner Jeff van den Eikhof
Commissioner Jan Wolff
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT (This portion of the meeting is reserved for persons wishing to
address the Commission on any matter not on this agenda and over which the
Commission has jurisdiction. Speakers are limited to three minutes. Please state your
name for the record before making your presentation. The Commission may take action
to direct the staff to place a matter of business on a future agenda.)
CONSENT CALENDAR (All items on the consent calendar are considered to be
routine and non-controversial by City staff and will be approved by one motion if no
member of the Commission or public wishes to comment or ask questions.)
1. DRAFT MINUTES OF OCTOBER 15, 2019
Recommendation: Commission approve the October 15, 2019, Minutes.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(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).
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 oppor tunity to comment on
the ex parte communication.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR 1920 EL
CAMINO REAL
The proposed project consists of two commercial buildings totaling approximately
8,000 square feet at 1920 El Camino Real. One building is proposed as a drive-
through restaurant. The project includes shared access with the adjacent
developments.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (DEV19-0026)
3. 2019 BUILDING, FIRE, PLANNING AND ZONING, AND SUBDIVISIONS CODE
UPDATES
The proposed project consists text amendments to Title 4 Public Safety, Title 8
Building Code, Title 9 Planning and Zoning, and Title 11 Subdivisions to adopt
the 2019 California Building Code and amend Municipal Code reference s for
internal consistency and clarification.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the proposed text amendments to the Municipal
Code to adopt the 2019 CBC and associate code text amendments . (CPP19-
0080)
PLANNING COMMISSIONER TRAINING
Training session for Planning Commissioners.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
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DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next regular meeting will be held on November 19, 2019, at 6:00 p.m.
Please note: Should anyone challenge in court any proposed development entitlement listed on this Agenda, that person
may be limited to raising those issues addressed at the public hearing described in this notice or in written
correspondence delivered to the Planning Commission at, or prior to, this public hearing.
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WELCOME TO THE ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
The Planning Commission meets in regular session on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at City
Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero. Matters are considered by the Commission in the order of
the printed Agenda.
Copies of the staff reports or other documentation relating to each item of business referred to on the Agenda are on
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business hours at the Front Counter of City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, and on our website,
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Development Department. Commission meetings are audio recorded, and may be reviewed by the public. Copies of
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Under Agenda item, “PUBLIC COMMENT”, the Chairperson will call for anyone from the audience having business
with the Commission to approach the lectern and be recognized.
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3. All comments are limited to 3 minutes.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
This is when items not on the Agenda may be brought to the Commission’s attention. A maximum of 30 minutes will
be allowed for Public Comment Portion (unless changed by the Commission).
TO SPEAK ON AGENDA ITEMS (from Title 2, Chapter 1 of the Atascadero Municipal Code)
Members of the audience may speak on any item on the agenda. The Chairperson will identify the subject, staff will
give their report, and the Commission will ask questions of staff. The Chairperson will announce when the public
comment period is open and will request anyone interested to address the Co mmission regarding the matter being
considered to step up to the lectern. If you wish to speak for, against or comment in any way:
1. You must approach the lectern and be recognized by the Chairperson.
2. Give your name (not required).
3. Make your statement.
4. All comments should be made to the Chairperson and Commission.
5. No person shall be permitted to make slanderous, profane or negative personal remarks concerning any
other individual, absent or present.
6. All comments limited to 3 minutes.
If you wish to use a computer presentation to support your comments, you must notify the C ommunity Development
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for the record. Please check in with the Recording Secretary before the meeting begins to announce your presence
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The Chairperson will announce when the public comment period is closed, and thereafter, no further public
comments will be heard by the Commission.
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Tuesday, October 15, 2019 – 6:00 P.M.
City Hall Council Chambers
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Zirk called the meeting to order at 6:03 p.m. and Commissioner W olff led the
Pledge of Allegiance.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Keen, Shaw, Wolff, van den Eikhof, Vice
Chairperson Dariz, and Chairperson Zirk
Absent: None
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Wolff and seconded by Commissioner
Shaw to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Zirk closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. DRAFT MINUTES OF OCTOBER 1, 2019
Recommendation: Commission approve the October 1, 2019, Minutes.
ITEM NUMBER: 1
DATE: 11-5-19
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2. APPROVAL OF TIME EXTENSION FOR 2055 EL CAMINO REAL (TEX19-
0068) WALMART
Recommendation: Commission approve the time extension with conditions.
MOTION: By Commissioner Keen and seconded by
Commissioner Wolff to pull Item 2 from the
Consent Calendar for discussion.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
The Commission agreed to vote on Item 1 and discuss Item 2.
MOTION: By Commissioner van den Eikhof and
seconded by Commissioner Wolff to
approve Item 1 (Minutes) on the Consent
Calendar.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
Director Dunsmore gave a report on the Walmart Time Extension. Director Dunsmore
explained that the Walmart attorneys understand staff’s recommendation and are in
agreement with the recommendations as stated in the staff report. Director Dunsmore
answered questions from the Commission.
MOTION: By Chairperson Zirk and seconded by
Commissioner Keen to approve Item 2 on
the Consent Calendar, to adopt Resolution
PC 2019-A, approving a one year time
extension of Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
2009-0095 (AT09-0073) in compliance with
Sections 11-4.23(a) and 11-4.33(b) of the
Subdivision Ordinance (Title 11), with a
deadline to meet conditions by April 15,
2020.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
(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 in vited 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 t he Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
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.
3. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT FOR 7900 CURBARIL AVE.
The proposed project is a Planned Development for the construction of four
detached single-family residential homes on existing undeveloped property.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (DEV18-0124)
EX-PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
Commissioner Anderson reviewed this project at the DRC.
Vice Chairperson Dariz reviewed this project at the DRC.
Chairperson Zirk had a discussion concerning this project with an interested party.
Planner Gleason presented the staff report. Planner Gleason announced one error in the
staff report and stated that the net acreage on the site is .52-acres (not 0.58 as stated on
page 32), with a maximum density of five units, with the applicant proposing four units.
Planner Gleason answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Robert Mannon. Mr.
Mannon stated that he intends to modify the elevations on each house so that all four will
have a slightly different design.
Chairperson Zirk closed the Public Comment period.
Staff addressed questions from the Commission.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by
Commissioner Wolff to adopt PC Resolution 2019-
A recommending the City Council amend Title 9,
Chapter 3 of the Atascadero Municipal Code to
establish Planned Development Overlay Zone #36
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and amend the official zoning map to include a
PD36 overlay zone at 7900 Curbaril Ave., based on
findings and subject to conditions of approval.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded by
Commissioner Wolff to adopt PC Resolution 2019-
B recommending the City Council approve a
Conditional Use Permit (Master Plan of
Development) and Vesting Tentative Parcel Map
(AT18-0111), based on findings and subject to
conditions of approval.
Motion passed 7:0 by a roll-call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
Commissioner Wolff will be absent on November 5, 2019.
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that the next meeting will be on November 5, 2019, and went
over agenda items (Building Code updates, Taco Bell drive-through), and the scheduled
Planning Commissioner training.
Director Dunsmore gave an update on projects in the City.
ADJOURNMENT – 6:42 p.m.
The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for November 5,
2019, at City Hall, Council Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
____________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
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Del Rio Retail
DEV 19-0026 / MP Annex, LLC
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED BY CONTACTING THE ATASCADERO
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT AT
http://www.atascadero.org
6500 PALMA AVENUE | ATASCADERO, CA 93422 | (805) 461-5000
Atascadero Planning Commission
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Del Rio Taco Bell & Retail
(DEV19-0026)
RECOMMENDATION(S):
The Planning Commission adopt the attached PC Resolution approving a Conditional
Use Permit and Lot Line Adjustment for a drive-through restaurant, subject to findings
and conditions of approval.
Project Info In Brief:
PROJECT
ADDRESS: 1920 El Camino Real Atascadero, CA APN 049-131-035, 050,
083
PROJECT
PLANNER
Kelly Gleason
Senior Planner 805-470-3446 kgleason@atascadero.org
APPLICANT Patti Whelen
PROPERTY
OWNER MP Annex, LLC
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION:
ZONING
DISTRICT:
SITE
AREA EXISTING USE PROPOSED USE
General
Commercial (GC)
Commercial
Tourist (CT)
1.41
acres Vacant Drive-through restaurant
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32) from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and
CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000, et seq.) CEQA pursuant to
CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, because it is an infill development of an existing vacant
commercial parcel.
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Zoning and Location 2014 Aerial
North: South: East: West:
Commercial Tourist
(CT)
Commercial Tourist
(CT)
Commercial Park
(CPK)
Commercial Retail
(CR) / Del Rio Specific
Plan
Highway 101
DISCUSSION:
Summary
This property is currently vacant and is adjacent to the Del Rio Specific Plan area with the
new Hilton Hotel under construction and an approved gas station on the adjacent property
to the north. The project site is outside the Del Rio Specific Planning Area but is affected
by improvements required at the Del Rio/ECR intersection and Del Rio overpass.
The subject site is approximately 1.41 acres in size. The applicant proposes a 6,000
square foot retail building and 2,000 square foot drive -through restaurant with 32 parking
spaces. The project is designed to share access with the adjacent hotel and gas station
developments. Since the new restaurant is requesting a drive -through, the project is
subject to a Conditional Use Permit.
Proposed
Development
Site
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Composite Area Plan
ANALYSIS:
Use standards
The Municipal Code sets forth certain additional development standards for drive - through
facilities (AMC 9-4.122). Standards include the following:
Site must be located with direct access to an arterial or collector road.
The drive-through lane must be separated from stop -over customer traffic
circulation.
There must be queuing for a minimum of 5 vehicles.
On-site circulation signage must be provided.
The project site is located off of El Camino Real which is designated as an arterial road.
A separated drive-through lane is proposed with stacking for 8 vehicles. Directional
signage will be provided on site to ensure the functionality of internal site c irculation.
Site Design
The project shares access off El Camino Real with the adjacent gas station that was
approved late last year. Building A, with 6,178 square-feet of retail space, is located at
the rear of the site, adjacent to Highway 101. The pro posed drive-through, Building B, is
Project
Site
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located at the corner of Del Rio Rd and El Camino Real. The drive through lane wraps
the building and is located between the public road and the building. Landscape buffering
is provided between the drive aisle and the a djacent public streets to soften the visual
appearance of the drive-through lane. A pedestrian pathway connects the sidewalk on El
Camino Real to the patio area for Building B.
The project site also connects to the hotel parking lot to the north. This all ows for
connectivity between business patrons and provides a fire access route that allows
access to all buildings through the site.
Patio spaces are provided in front of the drive -through restaurant and retail buildings to
allow for outdoor dining and flexible commercial spaces. Landscaped drainage basins are
positioned around the site, providing functional visual interest from Del Rio Rd and
Highway 101. Trash enclosures are located with the parking lot and are screened by
adjacent landscaping.
Project Site Plan
Parking
The parking lot is designed with vegetated medians and tree canopy coverage. Per the
Atascadero Municipal Code a minimum of 54 parking spaces are required. The project is
providing 64 parking spaces and 3 bike racks located adjacent to Building B. The
Municipal code also requires landscape fingers for shade trees every 8 parking spaces.
Staff is recommending that landscape fingers be added to the interior parking
Recommended
additional parking
lot landscape fingers
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banks and the parking bank adjacent to Building A. Staff also recommends adding
large planter urns for small shade trees for the patio in front of Building B.
Del Rio Specific Plan Road Improvements
The Del Rio Specific Plan calls for a round -about at the intersection of Del Rio and El
Camino, as well as both the interchange on- and off-ramps. The project site is outside of
the Specific Plan area; however, the site is adjacent to these improvement areas. The
current site plan does not reflect areas needed to construct the round -about
improvements. Staff is currently working on an amendment to the Specific Plan that looks
at alternative land-use scenarios and alternative road improvements that do not include
round-abouts. It is likely that these modified land use scenarios will eliminate the need for
round-abouts, allowing this development to proceed as proposed. Should this not be the
case, any site redesigns will be brought back to the DRC for review and recommendation.
Architectural Design
The commercial center is designed with a contemporary theme, consistent with the new
hotel approved to the north. The contemporary look will also be complimentary to the
contemporary custom-styled gas station and car wash to the north.
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Façade materials include light and darker grey stucco, wood-appearance wall panels,
horizontal siding, and simple metal trellises. Trellises wrap around the rear of Building A
to provide visual interest facing the freeway. A trellis feature is also provided over the
front patio of Building B facing El Camino Real. Both bu ildings include contemporary
metal awnings.
BUILDING A DESIGN
BUILDING B DESIGN – TACO BELL
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Landscaping
Landscaping includes street trees and perimeter planters around the building s.
Stormwater retention has been incorporated into landscape areas throughout the site.
The site is sunken below the northbound freeway on-ramp elevation. Landscape buffering
from the freeway includes trees and shrubs.
Sign Program
The purpose of the Del Rio Sign Program is to create a set of consistent standards for
lessee signage with the Del Rio Retail Center, which includes the proposed retail center
and the approved gas station to the north . The goal is to consolidate signage for these 2
sites, limiting the number of pole signs along the freeway frontage and creating a
consistent center image over multiple properties under the control of different owners.
One freeway pylon sign is proposed just north of the project site located within a
landscape planter on the adjacent hotel property. This pylon is in addition to the exclusive
hotel pylon sign located farther to the north on the hotel property. The proposed pylon
sign is just over 42-feet in total height. The design includes a concrete base with bronze
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signage panel, consistent with the center design as well as
complimentary to the adjacent hotel and gas station
architecture. Atascadero Municipal Code allows one square
foot per linear foot of freeway oriented business frontage.
Building A has a total of 207 feet of freeway oriented
frontage towards the Highway 101; however, AMC9-15.010
sets a maximum square footage of 150 square feet. The
proposed design totals 61 square feet. The pylon sign
design dimensions are compliant with the Atascadero
Municipal Code.
A monument sign is proposed adjacent to the entry
driveway off El Camino Real. The sign matches the
materials of the pylon sign with a bronze panel face for
individual tenant signs to be mounted to and a landscape
planter at the base surrounded by a concrete curb. The sign
design dimensions are compliant with the Atascadero
Municipal Code (AMC9-15.009). Staff is recommending
that the Taco Bell sign mounted to the bronze panel be
constructed of individual letters consistent with the
other tenant signage. In addition, staff recommends
that this sign be externally illuminated.
Building wall signage is proposed on Building A facing Highway 101 and the parking lot.
The proposed sign program allows for a variety of sign types including awning, projecting,
wall mounted, and hanging signs. Each listed sign type has specific standards to ensure
consistency throughout the development.
POLE SIGN ELEVATION
FREEWAY VIEW
MONUMENT SIGN
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Taco Bell signage (Building B) is proposed on all 4 elevations with a majority of the signs
located on the wood panel clad tower. Additional signage is included above the main
entrance and at the beginning of the drive -through lane. Atascadero Municipal Code
allows for an aggregate total of 150 square feet of signage. The signage proposal for
Building B consists of 122.6 square feet of sign area.
The proposed sign program is largely compliant with the Atascadero Municipal Code
(AMC9-15). Each proposed sign design is compliant with Atascadero code. The proposed
sign program does not exceed the maximum allowed square footage threshold per tenant
space. The program also describes chalkboard signs and window lettering. These
alternative forms of signage do not contribute to the aggregate total area allowance but
must conform to existing Atascadero codes.
Frontage Improvements
The project is required to build-out the Del Rio Rd frontage to current City standards. As
it stands today, the approved Del Rio Specific Plan calls for a round -about at the Del
BUILDING B
BUILDING A
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Rio/Highway 101 intersection. The round-about is designed to accommodate both the
southbound on and off-ramps as well as Ramona Rd. Grading associated with the round-
about will impact the project site. The City has adopted the interchange plan as part of
the Del Rio Specific Plan, but has not adopted a plan line setback to guide dev elopment
on affected parcels.
The City Council has directed staff to place the round-about permit process on hold while
an analysis of alternative development scenarios is completed to determine what level of
improvements are required without a big box store at Del Rio and El Camino Re al.
Construction of the round-about would encroach on a portion of the site and would alter
the frontage improvements.
As part of this project, the applicant will be required to provide interim improvements,
which include the installation of curb, gutte r, and sidewalk up to the Highway 101
interchange at the existing signalized intersection. A pedestrian crossing is required to
provide a safe path to the sidewalk on the south side of the overpass. New traffic lights
may need to be installed to accommodate the new crosswalk. A Caltrans permit will be
required for the installation of improvements at the overpass.
Traffic
Drive-through uses generate a significantly greater number of daily trips than other
commercial uses. This is one reason use permit appr oval is required for these uses.
Traffic can have significant impacts to neighborhoods and city infrastructure and analysis
of these impacts requires careful consideration.
Uses currently approved as part of the Del Rio Specific Plan, including a big bo x retailer,
generated a level of traffic that could not be accommodated by the existing overpass
configuration. Round-abouts at the on and off-ramps, as well as at the intersection of El
Camino Real and Del Rio, were included as a mitigation measure to accommodate the
increase in daily traffic that was anticipated following the completion of both the Walmart,
and Annex projects and in a future buildout scenario . As part of the Council’s direction to
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analyze amendments to the Specific plan without a big box retailer, the City has
completed a preliminary analysis of traffic impacts.
In addition, the adopted impact fee schedule allows the City to charge alternative traffic
impact fees for those uses that generate e ither significantly higher or significantly lower
daily trips than the average used to calculate the base fee. Drive-through facilities fall into
this category. The proposed drive-through building will be charged traffic impact fees at
the City’s alternative per trip method that is currently part of the City impact fee schedule.
Traffic impact fees will be based upon the projected number of vehicle trips from the
restaurant. These trips are typically calculated utilizing a traffic analysis that is based on
the ITE trip manual for fast food restaurants.
Lot Line Adjustment
The application also includes a lot line adjustment to rearrange the existing lot lines to
accommodate the proposed development. Currently, an existing lot line bisects proposed
building B.
GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY:
The General Plan supports economic development and tourist - serving development at
freeway interchange locations where existing infrastructure can support traffic impacts.
This project is also adjacent to the Del Rio Specific Plan which envisions a master planned
commercial node. The proposed development provides retail and restaurant development
of an existing vacant commercial parcel and is compatible with the Del Rio Specific Plan
vision.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION:
The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32) from the provisions of the
California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§ 21000, et
seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§ 15000,
et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, because it is an infill
development of an existing vacant commercial parcel.
FINDINGS:
To approve DEV 19-0026, the Planning Commission must make all of the following
findings:
Conditional Use Permit
1. The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan , and
2. The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance, and
3. The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use, will not be
detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons
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residing or working in the neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious
to property or improvements in the vicinity, and
4. That the proposed project or use is consistent with the character of the
immediate neighborhood and will not be contrary to its orderly development, and
5. The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the safe
capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be
improved in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of
the surrounding neighborhood that would result from full development in
accordance with the land use element, and
6. The proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent city policy or criteria
adopted by ordinance or resolution of the city council.
Lot Line Adjustment
1. The proposed lots for adjustment are legal lots of record
2. The Lot Line Adjustment, as conditioned, is consistent with current building and
zoning standards
3. The Lot Line Adjustment is consistent with the General Plan and the Atascadero
Municipal Code
4. The Lot Line Adjustment will not result in a greater number of lots than existing
5. Existing lot sizes of 1.13 and 1.58 gross acres shall be maintained with the area
adjustment, consistent with processing of equal area adjustments historically
approved by the City of Atascadero
6. The Lot Line Adjustment will correct historical and/or geographical use problems
ALTERNATIVES:
1. The Planning Commission may include modifications to the project and/or
conditions of approval for the project. Any propose d modifications, including
conditions of approval, should be clearly re-stated in any vote on the attached draft
resolution.
2. The Planning Commission may determine that more information is needed on
some aspect of the project and may refer the item back t o the applicant and staff
to develop the additional information. The Commission should clearly state the
type of information that is required. A motion, and approval of that motion, is
required to continue the item to a future date.
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3. The Planning Commission may deny the project. The Commission must specify
what findings cannot be made, and provide a brief oral statement, based on the
Staff Report, oral testimony, site visit, correspondence, or any other rationale
introduced and deliberated by the Planning Commission.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Draft PC Resolution
2. Draft Class 32 CEQA exemption
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ATTACHMENT 1: Draft Resolution
DEV 19-0026
DRAFT PC RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT FOR A
COMMERCAIL CENTER INCLUDING A DRIVE-THROUGH
RESTAURANT AT 1900, 1920, AND 1950 EL CAMINO REAL (APN 049-
131-035, 049-131-053, and 049-131-083)
DEL RIO RETAIL AND DRIVE-THROUGH
(DEV 19-0026)
MP ANNEX, LLC
WHEREAS, an application has been received from MP Annex, LLC (284 Higuera St,
San Luis Obispo, California 93403), Owner and Applicant, to consider a Conditional Use Permit
and Lot Line Adjustment for a commercial center with a drive-through restaurant located at
1900, 1920 and 1950 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (APNs 049-131-035, 049-131-
053, and 049-131-083); and
WHEREAS, the site’s current General Plan Land Use Designation is General Commercial
(GC); and
WHEREAS, the site’s current Zoning District is Commercial Tourist (CT); and
WHEREAS, drive-through uses are conditionally allowed in the Commercial Tourist
zoning district; and
WHEREAS, the project was reviewed by the Design Review Committee at their regularly
scheduled meeting on July 10, 2019; and
WHEREAS, recommendations of the Design Review Committee have been incorporated
into the project exhibits and conditions of approval; 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, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject use permit
was held by the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero at which hearing evidence, oral
and documentary, was admitted on behalf of said use permit; and
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WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed
Public Hearing studied and considered a use permit for a commercial development with drive-
through restaurant.
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 Conditional Use Permit:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular
session assembled on November 5, 2019, resolved to approve a conditional use permit for a
commercial development with a drive-through restaurant (DEV 19-0026).
SECTION 3. Facts and Findings. The Planning Commission makes the following findings,
determinations and approvals with respect to the conditional use permit:
1. FINDING: The proposed project or use is consistent with the General Plan; and,
2. FINDING: The proposed project or use satisfies all applicable provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance; and,
3. FINDING: The establishment, and subsequent operation or conduct of the use will not,
because of the circumstances and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental
to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or persons residing or working in the
neighborhood of the use, or be detrimental or injurious to property or improvements in the
vicinity of the use; and,
4. FINDING: The proposed project or use will not be inconsistent with the character of the
immediate neighborhood or contrary to its orderly development; and,
5. FINDING: The proposed use or project will not generate a volume of traffic beyond the
safe capacity of all roads providing access to the project, either existing or to be improved
in conjunction with the project, or beyond the normal traffic volume of the surrounding
neighborhood that would result from full development in accordance with the land use
element; and,
6. FINDING: The proposed project is in compliance with any pertinent City policy or criteria
adopted by ordinance or resolution of the City Council.
SECTION 4. Facts and Findings. The Planning Commission makes the following findings,
determinations and approvals with respect to the lot line adjustment:
7. FINDING: The proposed lots for adjustment are legal lots of record
8. FINDING: The Lot Line Adjustment, as conditioned, is consistent with current building
and zoning standards
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9. FINDING: The Lot Line Adjustment is consistent with the General Plan and the
Atascadero Municipal Code
10. FINDING: The Lot Line Adjustment will not result in a greater number of lots than existing
SECTION 5. CEQA. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 32) from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (California Public Resources Code §§
21000, et seq., “CEQA”) and CEQA Guidelines (Title 14 California Code of Regulations §§
15000, et seq.) CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332, because it is an infill
development of an existing vacant commercial parcel.
SECTION 6. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on November 5, 2019, resolved to approve a Conditional Use Permit and Lot Line
Adjustment for a commercial development with a drive-through restaurant (DEV19-0026) subject
to the following:
1. EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
2. EXHIBIT B: Project Plan Set
3. EXHIBIT C: Lot Line Adjustment Map
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On motion by Commissioner _____________ and seconded by Commissioner ___________, the
foregoing resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: ( )
NOES: ( )
ABSTAIN: ( )
ABSENT: ( )
ADOPTED:
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
______________________________
Tom Zirk
Planning Commission Chairperson
Attest:
______________________________
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
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EXHIBIT A: Conditions of Approval
DEV 19-0026
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit
Del Rio Retail Development
1900, 1920, and 1950 El Camino Real
DEV 19-0026
Timing
BL: Business License
BP: Building / Grading
Permit
FI: Final Inspection
FO: Final Occupancy
Responsibility
/Monitoring
PS: Planning Services
BS: Building Services
FD: Fire Department
PD: Police Department
CE: City Engineer
WW: Wastewater
CA: City Attorney
Planning Services Conditions
1. This Conditional Use Permit and Lot Line Adjustment shall allow a
drive-through restaurant as part of a commercial development as
described in these conditions of approval and generally shown in
the attached exhibits, regardless of owner. Violation of any condition
of approval or inconsistency with any adopted plan not authorized
by the City shall result in immediate revocation of this entitlement.
Ongoing PS
2. No permit shall be issued during the fourteen (14) day appeal
period following the Planning Commission approval. Should an
appeal be filed, no permit shall be issued until final action on the
appeal has been taken.
BP PS
3. The Community Development Department shall have the authority
to approve minor changes to the project that (1) modify the site plan
of the project by less than 10%, (2) result in a superior site design or
appearance, and/or (3) address a construction design issue that is
not substantive to the Conditional Use Permit.
BP / Ongoing PS
4. Approval of this Conditional Use Permit shall be valid for twenty-four
(24) months after its effective date, unless the project has received
a building permit, or a time extension has been applied for.
BP PS
5. The owner and applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold
harmless the City of Atascadero or its agents, officers, and
employees against any claim or action brought to challenge an
approval by the City, or any of its entities, concerning this
Conditional Use Permit.
Ongoing PS
6. Development of the site shall be in accordance with the City
approved exhibits as attached unless specifically modified by
conditions of approval or approved by the City.
Ongoing PS
7. Prior to permit issuance for any site work or structure, a lot line
adjustment shall be completed and recorded should any proposed
structure cross existing property lines.
BP PS
8. The site shall be modified to eliminate all improvements other than
grading from the area necessary to accommodate construction of
interchange improvements as adopted by the City council and
approved by the City Engineer. These improvements currently
BP PS
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include a roundabout at the Del Rio / Highway 101 southbound
interchange.
9. All site improvements and buildings shall be maintained in a high
quality manner. All buildings and landscaping shall be repaired
immediately if damaged. Continued regular maintenance shall occur
to ensure that the commercial buildings and site improvements
reflect a high quality project.
Ongoing Planning
10. The owner shall install all new and relocated utilities underground. BP PS
Signage:
11. All tenant signage shall be consistent with the exhibits as attached.
12. Changeable copy signage shall be limited to the chalkboard
signage included in the attached sign program.
13. No internally illuminated flat faced cabinet signage shall be
permitted.
14. All tenant signs on the monument sign shall be individual letters.
Business logos will be permitted provided the material is compatible
with the individual letter design.
15. Any modifications to the signage design shall be reviewed and
approved by the Design review Committee.
BP PS
Landscaping:
16. All trees shall be maintained in a manner which allows for a natural
growth pattern. In no manner shall the height of the trees be stunted
or limited, either through pruning or chemical application.
17. All trees within the right-of-way along the project frontage shall be
maintained in perpetuity by the development.
Ongoing PS
Public Works Conditions
General Conditions
18. Plans, specifications, and details prepared for the public
improvements required shall be prepared in accordance with City
Standard Specifications and Drawings, and to the satisfaction of the
City Engineer.
IP CE
19. Public improvement plans (PIPs) shall be prepared by a licensed
civil engineer. PIPs shall be prepared on 24”x36” plan sheets, use
the City Standard border and signature block, and shall comply with
Section 2 of City Standard Specifications.
IP CE
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20. All Public Improvement Plans (PIP) shall contain the City of
Atascadero Standard Notes for Improvement Plans on file in the
City Engineer's office.
IP CE
21. The Developer shall be responsible for all inspection costs of the
public improvements in accordance with City of Atascadero
Municipal Code Sections 7-12.506. At the discretion of the City
Engineer, the Developer shall execute an inspection agreement
with the City Engineer to provide a City approved third party
inspector and/or to pay the costs of contract inspection of the
public improvements. At the discretion of the City Engineer, a
third party inspector may include the Engineer of Work (EOW) for
the project, at the cost of the Developer. The contract inspector or
EOW shall provide ongoing inspection as frequently as the City
Engineer deems appropriate to determine the construction has
been completed in substantial conformance with the plans and
specifications.
At the completion of construction and prior to the final inspection,
the contract inspector or EOW shall submit the following items to
the City Engineer:
• Engineer of Work Certification (City form)
• Soil Testing Reports
• Material Certifications
• Record Drawings (including electronic files in PDF format
and an AutoCAD base map)
• Other documentation that may be required by the City
Engineer to determine satisfactory completion of the
project.
IP CE
22. The Applicant is responsible for all rights-of-way acquisitions and
associated costs.
IP CE
23. The ADA connection from the adjacent sidewalk shall be as
depicted on sheet A2.0 of the attached Exhibits.
IP/BP CE
24. The proposed drive-through building will be charged traffic impact
fees at the City’s alternative per trip method that is currently part of
the City impact fee schedule. Traffic impact fees will be based upon
the projected number of vehicle trips from the restaurant as
determined using the most current version of the ITE trip manual.
BP CE
El Camino Real Improvements
25. The Developer shall complete street improvements for El Camino
Real and Del Rio Rd in accordance with City Standard
Specifications and Drawings and in conformance with Public
Improvement Plans approved by the City Engineer.
The Developer shall construct the following El Camino Real (ECR)
improvements:
IP CE
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a. New frontage improvements consisting of an integral curb, gutter,
and sidewalk per City Standard Drawing No. 418 (Type A) and 419
(6-feet wide per note 5); curb face to be 35-ft from centerline and
shall align with the new curb alignment recently approved with the
hotel project at 1800 El Camino Real.
b. New driveway approach per San Luis Obispo County Standard
Drawing Nos. B-3, B-3a (drawing condition 1).
c. New ADA compliant curb-ramp at northwesterly corner of ECR
and Del Rio Rd.
d. Widen ECR pavement to tie to new frontage improvements. The
pavement section shall be designed based on a Traffic Index (TI) =
10.0 and a 20-yr design life.
e. New southbound (SB) travel lanes and striping:
i. One 12-ft wide left-turn lane (100-ft stacking) with striped center
median
ii. One 12-ft wide through lane
iii. One 5-ft wide bike lane
iv. One 12-ft wide right-turn lane beginning southerly of the project
entrance (175-ft stacking)
v. New SB through lane shall align with the existing SB lane
southerly of Del Rio Rd to the satisfaction of the City Engineer.
f. New northbound (NB) travel lanes:
i. One left-turn pocket serving the project entrance with continuation
of the striped center median identified above.
g. New two-way center turn-lane to be striped northerly of the
project entrance. Two-way turn lane shall align with the new two-
way center turn-lane approved for the northerly Hotel project at
1800 El Camino Real.
h. The Developer shall relocate and adjust traffic signals as
necessary to accommodate the new lane configurations and street
improvements, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer
26. Roadway signing and striping shall be in accordance with the
California Manual on Uniform Traffic Control Devices (CA-MUTCD).
IP CE
27. Existing overhead utilities on the ECR frontage of the subject
property shall be placed underground, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer. The Developer shall bear all costs for design and
construction of undergrounding.
IP CE
Stormwater
28. A Storm Water Control Plan (SWCP) shall be prepared in
accordance with City Standard Specifications and the Regional
Water Quality Control Board Res. No. R3-2013-0032. The SWCP
shall include supporting hydraulic calculations for each Tier. The
BP CE
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SWCP shall be completed on the City standard form available from
the City Engineer.
29. A Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) is required prior
to the start of construction. The construction plans shall include the
WDID number on the Title Sheet.
BP CE
On-Site Easements
30. The property owner shall dedicate a 6-feet wide Public Utility
Easement (PUE) contiguous to El Camino Real and Del Rio Road
rights-of-way.
BP CE
31. The property owner shall create common driveway easement over
that portion of the subject property to be used for the common
driveway serving the subject property and the adjacent northerly
property. The easement shall be subject to review and approval by
the Community Development Director and the City Engineer
BP CE
32. Drainage easements and agreements are required if drainage
improvements over more than one parcel are shared and operated
as one system
BP CE
33. Where an easement is created for commonly owned or operated
improvements for the benefit of more than one property, there shall
also be created a maintenance and operations agreement, to the
satisfaction of the Community Development Director and City
Engineer
BP CE / PS
Utilities
34. Each parcel shall be served with separate services for water, sewer,
gas, power, telephone and cable TV. Utility laterals shall be located
and constructed to each lot in accordance with City Standard
Specifications and Drawings
BP CE
35. The Developer shall underground the existing overhead utility
system within the project boundaries and along the public street
frontages, to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. When
undergrounding of overhead utilities requires modifications to
existing overhead utilities within the adjacent block or neighborhood,
the City Engineer shall determine a reasonable limit of the
undergrounding efforts in coordination with the affected utility
purveyors
BP CE
36. The Developer shall contract with each public utility purveyor for an
underground system design. Each design shall be submitted to the
City Engineer for review and approval, prior to approval of the public
improvement plans
BP CE
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EXHIBIT B: Project Plan Set
DEV 19-0026
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EXHIBIT C: Lot Line Adjustment map
DEV 19-0026
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General Sign Notes
PROJECT DESCRIPTION SHEET INDEXGENERAL NOTES
VICINITY MAP
1.All signs and sign structures shall be well maintai ned.
2.Sign illumination shall be maintained from dusk until 10pm or close of the last
business within the Retail Center, whichever is later.
3.Signs and sign lighting shall not create hazardous conditions for pedestrians or
vehicles.
4.All Retail Center signs shall be consistent with this Sign Program unless exceptions
are granted by Lessor and/or the City of Atascadero.
5.Lessee shall be responsible for the cost of its sign(s). Signs shall be installed only by
licensed contractors.
6.All conduits, raceways, transformers, junction boxes, openings in buildings
surfaces, and exposed hardware shall be finished in a manner consistent with quality
fabrication practices. All wall sign finishes shall be pegged from the wall.
7.Lessee's sign company shall confirm all conduit and transformer locations prior to
fabrication.
8.Lessee shall remove all signage within thirty days of vacating the Retail Center.
All holes left by Lessee's signage shall be repaired and painted to match the surface
from which the signage was removed.
9.All signage shall comply with the following:
a.The Del Rio Retail Sign Program,
b.City of Atascadero sign regulations, and
c.Any applicable conditions required by the City of
Atascadero for final project approval.
d.Applicable building codes.
10.Any future variation of the Sign Program shall require review and approval from
the City of Atascadero. Any sign that does not comply with the current sign program
shall require review and approval from the City of Atascadero. Freeway oriented signs
are subject to an Administrative Use Permit.
1. Lessee shall submit electronic renderings of its proposed signs to Lessor. The
submission shall identify the proposed sign materials, colors, finishes, dimensions, lighting
(if applicable) and any other information necessary to enable Lessor to conduct a full
review of Lessee's signage proposal. Lessee's signage shall be subject to Lessor's written
approval and in no event may Lessee install signage without Lessor's prior written
consent.
2. Lessee shall submit its sign drawings, along with Lessor's written approval, to the City of
Atascadero's Planning Department for approval and permitting. Lessee shall pay for all
costs of its sign design, approvals, permits, installation, and maintenance.
3. Lessees unable to conform to the sign criteria outlined herein will be required to return
to the City of Atascadero's Community Development Department for review and
approval of singage. Lessee's signage shall always require Lessor's approval.
PROJECT
SITE
OVERVIEW
The purpose of The Del Rio Retail Sign Program is to create a set of consistent standards
for lessee signage within The Del Rio Retail Center. The goal is to create signage that is
effective yet visually pleasing and balanced throughout the project. The Del Rio Sign
Program is based off the City of Atascadero's sign regulations and shall be enforced by
the City of Atascadero.
All signs meeting the requirements of The Del Rio Sign Program shall be administratively
approved by the City of Atascadero.
Any proposed alterations or increases to sign areas by the lessee not covered herein
shall be subject to the City of Atascadero's design review procedures.
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1 General Sign Notes
2 Optional Sign Types
3 Building A - Sign Exhibit
4.1 Building B - Sign Exhibit
4.2 Building B - Sign Exhibit
5 Freeway Facing Pole Sign
6 Monument Sign
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Atascadero, CA
Optional Sign Types
PROJECTING SIGNS HANGING SIGNSWALL SIGNS
WINDOW LETTERING
Wall signs may be externally lit or internally illuminated individual channel letters with
light directed through the letters set in an opaque background. If the sign is externally
lit, top mounted light fixtures which shine light downward and are fully shielded must
be used. Wall signs may contain stylized font and/or company logos. Refer to the
following pages for size limitation. Letter height shall be proportionate to the sign size
and the building architecture. The area of the sign shall not exceed one square foot per
lineal foot of business frontage.
One suspended or projecting sign is allowed per business. Projecting signs must have 8'
of clearance from the sidewalk and project no more than 5' beyond the building
facade. Projecting signs shall not exceed 15 SF with a maximum letter height of 10".
Projecting signs, if lit, shall be externally lit w ith top mounted light fixtures which shine
light downward and are fully shielded.
NOTE: Projecting and/or under canopy signs to have 3D appearance with
dimension, with a ten (10) inch maximum letter height.
CHALKBOARD SIGNS
Chalkboard or changeable menu signs shall be made of a smooth hard panel for
writing on with chalk. This type of sign is permitted for restaurants, wine tasting rooms
and other businesses whose primary business is food/beverage. The chalkboard shall
not exceed 6 SF and may be either attached to a wall, on a pole in the ground or in a
planter, if illuminated, it must be externally lit with top mounted light fixtures which shine
light downward and are fully shielded. The chalkboard sign contributes to the maximum
overall aggregate area of 150 SF.
One suspended or projecting sign is allowed per business. Hanging or Under Canopy
signs must have 7' of clearance from the sidewalk. Hanging signs shall not exceed 15 SF
with a maximum letter height of 10". Hanging signs, if lit, shall be externally lit with top
mounted light fixtures which shine light downward and are fully shielded.
NOTE:Projecting and/or under canopy signs to have 3D appearance with dimension, with
a ten (10) inch maximum letter height.
AWNING/ SUSPENDED SIGNS
Awning Signs shall be limited to the front valance of the awning and shall contain the
name of the business. Awning or canopy signs must have 8' of clearance from the
sidewalk and project no more than 5' beyond the building facade with maximum slope
less than sixty degrees. Projecting signs shall not exceed 15 SF. Awning signs shall not be
illuminated.
Window lettering shall be done professionally and may be painted on the inside or the
outside of the window. If painted on the outside, a sealer must be applied and regular
maintenance is required. Only the name of the business and/or logo is permissible.
Lettering is limited to 8" in height and shall not exceed 50% of the window area. Lessee
may have window lettering on one window on each frontage. If the window is paned
(i.e., French windows), then lettering shall be limited to a single pane (i.e., a word may
not be spelled out with one letter in each pane extending across several panes).
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OPTIONAL ALLOWED WALL
SIGN -LIMIT ONE PER
BUSINESS FRONTAGE
11'-3 1/2"
OPTIONAL AWNING
SIGN-ONE PER
BUSINESS 15 SF MAX.
29'-7 1/4"
10'-3 1/2"10'-3 1/2"
11'-10"
12'-8 3/4"
11'-3 1/2"
TENANT A-1 ALLOWED 28.25 SF
28'-3 1/2"
TENANT A-2 ALLOWED 25.75 SF
25'-9 3/4"
TENANT A-3 ALLOWED 29.75 SF
25'-9 1/2"
TENANT A-4 ALLOWED 20.5 SF
20'-5 1/2"
TENANT A-5 ALLOWED 31.83 SF
31'-10"
OPTIONAL ALLOWED WALL
SIGN -LIMIT ONE PER
BUSINESS FRONTAGE
OPTIONAL ALLOWED
WALL SIGN -LIMIT ONE
PER BUSINESS FRONTAGE
OPTIONAL ALLOWED
WALL SIGN -LIMIT ONE
PER BUSINESS FRONTAGE
OPTIONAL ALLOWED
WALL SIGN -LIMIT ONE
PER BUSINESS FRONTAGE
OPTIONAL AWNING
SIGN-ONE PER
BUSINESS 15 SF MAX.
OPTIONAL AWNING
SIGN-ONE PER
BUSINESS 15 SF MAX.
9'-4"
9'-3"9'-4"
9'-3"
9'-3"
OPTIONAL ALLOWED WALL
SIGN -LIMIT ONE PER
BUSINESS FRONTAGE
12'-8 3/4"
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Signage Exhibit Building
A
NOT TO SCALE
EAST ELEVATION - FACING LANDSCAPED BASIN2
NOT TO SCALE
NORTH ELEVATION - FACING PARKING AREA1
NOT TO SCALE
SOUTH ELEVATION - FACING FREEWAY4
1/8" = 1'-0"
WEST ELEVATION - FACING DEL RIO3
NOT TO SCALE
KEY PLAN6
WALL SIGNS
ONE PER BUSINESS FRONTAGE
ALLOWED AREA= 1SQ FT/ LF
OF FRONTAGE
AWNING AND SUSPENDED SIGNS
ONE PER BUSINESS
ALLOWED AREA: 132 SF
PROPOSED AREA: 132 SF
FREEWAY ORIENTED WALL SIGNS
ALLOWED SIGN AREA: 60 SF/ SIGN
PROPOSED AREA: 14 SF/ SIGN
NOTE: EXEMPT FROM 150 SF
AGGREGATE AREA
TOTAL AGGREGATE SIGN AREA
MAXIMUM TOTAL AGGREGATE
SIGN AREA: 150 SF
MAY BE DIVIDED BY USING ONE
(1) OR MORE SIGN TYPES
TOTAL PROPOSED AREA: 90 SF
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9'-9"
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4'-11 3/4"
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Del Rio & El Camino Real
Atascadero, CA
Signage Exhibit Building B
FRANCHISE WALL SIGNS
9-15.010 (G) FRANCHISE AND LOGO SIGNS.
BUSINESSES THAT ARE PART OF A FRANCHISE OR
CORPORATION MAY NOT EXCEED THE MAXIMUM
SIGN AREA ALLOWED IN THEIR ZONE INCLUDING
FRANCHISE OR LOGO SIGNS.
1/4" = 1'-0"
ELEVATIONS SIDE ENTRY ELEVATIONS - SIGNAGE1
FRANCHISE WALL SIGNS
SIDE ENTRY ELEVATION
ALLOWED AREA: 77 SF
PROPOSED UPPER LOGO AREA: 14.4SF
PROPOSED LOWER LOGO AREA: 11.6 SF
SUSPENDED LETTERING SIGNAGE: 13.6 SF
TOTAL: 39.6 SF
NOT TO SCALE
ELEVATIONS FRONT ENTRY ELEVATION - SIGNAGE2
FRANCHISE WALL SIGNS
FRONT ENTRY ELEVATION
ALLOWED AREA: 29.5 SF
PROPOSED UPPER LOGO AREA: 14.4 SF
PROPOSED LETTERING SIGNAGE: 14.5 SF
TOTAL: 28.9 SF
NOT TO SCALE
KEY PLAN3
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3'-7"
4'-11 3/4"
77'-6'
3'-11 1/4"
8'-8"
29'-6"
HIGHWAY 101 ON-RAMP
B
Date
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Signage Exhibit Building B
1/4" = 1'-0"
ELEVATIONS DRIVE-THRU SIDE ELEVATIONS - SIGNAGE1
FRANCHISE WALL SIGNS
DRIVE THRU ELEVATION
ALLOWED AREA: 77 SF
PROPOSED UPPER LOGO AREA: 11.6 SF
SUSPENDED LETTERING SIGNAGE: 13.6 SF
TOTAL: 25.2 SF
1/4" = 1'-0"
ELEVATIONS REAR ELEVATION - SIGNAGE2
FRANCHISE WALL SIGNS
REAR ELEVATION
ALLOWED AREA: 29.5 SF
PROPOSED UPPER LOGO AREA: 14.4 SF
PROPOSED LETTERING SIGNAGE: 14.5 SF
TOTAL: 28.9 SF
TOTAL AGGREGATE SIGN AREA
MAXIMUM TOTAL AGGREGATE SIGN AREA:
150 SF
MAY BE DIVIDED BY USING ONE (1) OR
MORE SIGN TYPES
TOTAL PROPOSED AREA: 122.6 SF
FRANCHISE WALL SIGNS
9-15.010 (G) FRANCHISE AND LOGO
SIGNS. BUSINESSES THAT ARE PART OF A
FRANCHISE OR CORPORATION MAY NOT
EXCEED THE MAXIMUM SIGN AREA
ALLOWED IN THEIR ZONE INCLUDING
FRANCHISE OR LOGO SIGNS.
NOT TO SCALE
KEY PLAN3
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HIGHWAY 101 ON-RAMP
MONUMENT SIGN
POLE SIGN
Date
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Sheet
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Atascadero, CA
Freeway Pole Sign
FREEWAY ORIENTED POLE
SIGN
ONE SQUARE FOOT PER
LINEAL FOOT OF FREEWAY
ORIENTED BUSINESS
FRONTAGE
FREEWAY ORIENTED STREET
FRONTAGE= 207'
MAXIMUM SIZE: 150 SF
MAXIMUM HEIGHT: 50'
PROPOSED AREA= 61 SF
POLE SIGN PLAN
POLE SIGN ELEVATION
FREEWAY VIEW
PREFINISHED METAL SIGN PANELS-
COLOR BRONZE
FURRED OUT STUCCO PANELS-
CONCRETE TEXTURE AND COLOR
PREFINISHED METAL SIGN END
PANELS-COLOR WHITE
LINE OF POLE STRUCTURE BEYOND.
REFER TO SIGN DESIGN-BUILD
DRAWINGS.
REFER TO LANDSCAPE PLANS FOR
PLANT SCHEDULE.
LINE OF POLE STRUCTURE BEYOND.
REFER TO SIGN DESIGN-BUILD
DRAWINGS.
PROPOSED SIGNAGE AREA
APPROX 61 SF -NOT TO EXCEED
150 SF
POLE SIGN ELEVATION
PARKING VIEW
POLE SIGN ELEVATION
SIDE VIEW
PREFINISHED METAL SIGN PANELS-
COLOR BRONZE
NOT TO SCALE
KEY PLAN1
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HIGHWAY 101 ON-RAMP
MONUMENT SIGN
Date
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Atascadero, CA
Monument Sign
MONUMENT SIGN PLAN
MONUMENT ELEVATION LOOKING
EAST FROM EL CAMINO REAL
MONUMENT ELEVATION LOOKING
NORTH FROM PARKING LOT
MONUMENT ELEVATION LOOKING
WEST FROM EL CAMINO REAL
MONUMENT ELEVATION LOOKING
SOUTH FROM EL CAMINO REAL
PREFINISHED METAL
SIGN PANELS-
COLOR BRONZE
CONCRETE BASE
AND PLANTER
REFER TO
LANDCAPE PLAN
FOR PLANTING
SCHEDULE
CONCRETE BASE
AND PLANTER
MULTI TENANT MONUMENT SIGN
ONE MONUMENT SIGN PER
200 LINEAL FOOT OF STREET FRONTAGE
MAXIMUM AREA ALLOWED: 60 SF
6' MAX TOTAL HEIGHT
4' MAX BASE HEIGHT
1' MINIMUM BASE HEIGHT
LOCATE IN LANDSCAPE PLANTER
PROPOSED AREA= 15 SF/ SIDE
NOT TO SCALE
KEY PLAN1
LANDCAPE
LIGHTING FOR
MONUMENT SIGN
EXTERIOR LIT, 1"
RAISED LETTERING
AND LOGO, TYP.
EXTERIOR LIT, 1"
RAISED LETTERING
AND LOGO, TYP.
LANSCAPE UPLIGHT-
REFER TO ELECTRICAL
DRAWINGS
EXTERIOR LIT, 1"
RAISED LETTERING
AND LOGO, TYP.
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ITEM 2
Del Rio Retail
DEV 19-0026 / MP Annex, LLC
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Attachment 2: Draft Class 32 CEQA Exemption
DEV 19-0026
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Proposed Project Site
CITY OF ATASCADERO
NOTICE OF EXEMPTION
6500 Palma Avenue Atascadero, CA 93422 805.461.5000
TO: File Date Adopted: October 24, 2019
FROM: Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner
City of Atascadero
Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue
Atascadero, CA 93422
SUBJECT: Filing of Notice of Determination in Compliance with Section 21152.1 of the Public
Resources Code.
Project Title: DEV19-0026 – Del Rio Taco Bell & Retail
Project Applicant: Patti Whelen
Project Owner: MP Annex, LLC
Project Location: 1920 El Camino Real, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County; 049-131-
035, 050, 083)
Proposed
Development Site
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Project Description:
The subject site is approximately 1.41 acres in size. The applicant proposes a 6,000 square foot retail
building and 2,000 square foot drive-through restaurant with 32 parking spaces. The project is designed to
share access with the adjacent hotel and gas station developments. The site is currently vacant and is
bordered by commercial and mufti-family residential zoning. No native trees are proposed for removal.
Name of Public Agency Approving Project: City of Atascadero
Name of Person or Agency Carrying Out Project: MP Annex, LLC
Exempt Status:
Ministerial (Sec. 15073) Emergency Project (Sec. 1507 (b) and (c))
Declared Emergency (Sec. 15061 (a)) General Rule Exemption (Sec. 15061.c)
Categorically Exempt (Sec. 15301-15333): 15332
Reasons why project is exempt: The Class 32 Exemption of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) (Section 15332, In-Fill Development projects) consists of projects characterized as in-fill
development meeting the following conditions:
a) The project is consistent with the applicable general plan designation and all applicable general
plan policies as well as with applicable zoning designation and regulations.
The subject parcels are zoned Commercial Tourism (CT) and the General Plan labels their land use as
General Commercial (GC). The proposed use is in accordance with the designations. However, since the
new restaurant is requesting a drive-through, the project is subject to a Conditional Use Permit. The
municipal code sets forth certain additional development standards for drive- through facilities (AMC 9-
4.122). Standards include the following:
• Site must be located off an arterial or collector road.
• The drive-through lane must be separated from stop-over customer traffic circulation.
• There must be queuing for a minimum of 5 vehicles.
• On-site circulation signage must be provided.
The project site is located off of El Camino Real which is designated as an arterial road. A separated drive-
through lane is proposed with stacking for 8 vehicles. Directional signage will be provided on site to ensure
the functionality of internal site circulation.
b) The proposed development occurs within city limits on a project site of no more than five acres
substantially surrounded by urban uses.
The proposed project is within the City limits of the City of Atascadero on a site 1.41 acres in size. The
property is surrounded by commercial as well as the US Highway 101. The site is currently vacant.
c) The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare or threatened species.
The project site is a vacant site bordered by developed areas. The site is located off of Highway 101. No
sensitive species exist on site.
d) Approval of the project would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality, or water quality.
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The project site is located off of El Camino Real at the intersection with Del Rio and the highway 101
interchange which is designed to accommodate commercial build-out as anticipated in the General Plan.
The exterior public spaces are designed to face east, with noise from the adjacent 101 freeway blocked by
the proposed new buildings. The project consists of a small scale commercial development. Air quality
impacts are less than significant. No impact to water quality will occur. Per City and State standards, all
projects are required to implement stormwater detention, retention, and filtration as necessary.
e) The site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public services.
The project site is located in an area with full city and utility services. All service providers have adequate
capacity to serve the site at completion of the project.
The City has further considered whether the project is subject to any of the exceptions to the use of a
categorical exemption found at CEQA Guidelines Section 15300.2. This section prohibits the use of
categorical exemptions under the following circumstances:
(a) for certain classes of projects (Classes 3, 4, 5, 6 and 11) due to location where the project may
impact an environmental resource or hazardous or critical concern;
(b) when the cumulative impact of successive projects of the same type in the same place, over
time, is significant;
(c) where there is a reasonable possibility that the activity will have a significant effect on the
environment due to unusual circumstances;
(d) where the project may result in damage to scenic resources, including but not limited to, trees,
historic buildings, rock outcroppings, or similar resources, within a highway officially
designated as a state scenic highway;
(e) where the project is located on a state designated hazardous waste site; and
(f) where the project may cause a substantial adverse change in the significance of a historical
resource.
All of the above considerations have been evaluated. The project will not impact an environmental
resource nor create a cumulative impact. Development in this area was anticipated in the General Plan
build-out scenario and no significant cumulative impact will result as part of this project. The project will
not create an unusual circumstance that would result in an environmental impact nor is it located along a
designated scenic highway. The site is currently vacant and has not been previously developed. No
historic resources exist on the site or adjacent to the site.
Contact Person: Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner, kgleason@atascadero.org, (805) 470-3446
Date: October 24, 2019 ________________________________
Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
3. 2019 BUILDING, FIRE, PLANNING AND ZONING, AND SUBDIVISION CODE
UPDATES
The proposed project consists text amendments to Title 4 Public Safety, Title 8
Building Code, Title 9 Planning and Zoning, and Title 11 Subdivisions to adopt
the 2019 California Building Code and amend Municipal Code references for
internal consistency and clarification.
Ex-Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the proposed text amendments to the Municipal
Code to adopt the 2019 CBC and associate code text amendments. (CPP19-
0080)
THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO A DATE CERTAIN OF
NOVEMBER 19, 2019
ITEM NUMBER: 3
DATE: 11-5-19
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