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PC RESOLUTION 2019-0029 CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING
RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO, CALIFORNIA,
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 9, CHAPTER 3
OF THE ATASCADERO MUNICIPAL CODE TO ESTABLISH PLANNED
DEVELOPMENT OVERLAY ZONE #36 AND AMEND THE OFFICIAL
ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE A PD36 OVERLAY ZONE
ON APN 031-231-003 (DEV18-0124)
7900 Curbaril Ave.
WHEREAS, an application has been received from Robert Mannon (PO Box 2359,
Atascadero, Ca 93423), Applicant, and Owner, to consider a Planned Development zone map and
text amendment, a Master Plan of Development (Conditional Use Permit), and a Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map; and
WHEREAS, the site's current General Plan Land Use Designation is Medium Density
Residential (MDR); and
WHEREAS, the site's current Zoning Designation is Residential Multi -Family (RMF -10)
which allows for a maximum density of 10 du/ac; and
WHEREAS, Article 28 of the Atascadero Municipal Code allows for the creation of
Planned Development Overlay Zones to promote orderly and harmonious development and to
enhance the opportunity to best utilize special site characteristics; 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, the Planning Commission has determined that it is in the best interest of the
City to enact an amendment to the official Zoning Map to protect the health, safety and welfare of
its citizens by applying orderly development through the use of a Planned Development Overlay
Zone; and
WHEREAS, a timely and properly noticed Public Hearing upon the subject 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 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 zoning map amendment:
SECTION 1. Recitals: The above recitals are true and correct.
SECTION 2. Public Hearing. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a Public
Hearing held on October 15, 2019, considered the proposed zoning map amendments.
SECTION 3. Facts and Findings. The Planning Commission makes the following findings,
determinations and approvals with respect to the zoning map amendment:
A. Findings for Approval of a Zone Text Change
FINDING: The Planning and Zoning Text Change is consistent with General Plan
policies and all other applicable ordinances and policies of the City.
FACT: The proposed zone text amendments align the code requirements with the
vision, intent, and policies of the adopted General Plan.
FINDING: This Amendment of the Zoning Ordinance will provide for the orderly
and efficient use of lands where such development standards are applicable.
FACT: The proposed text amendment provides for orderly development within the
multi -family zoning districts in accordance with the adopted General Plan.
FINDING: The Text Change will not, in itself, result in significant environmental
impacts.
FACT: The proposed text changes are minor and do not trigger any environmental
impacts.
FINDING: Modification of development standards or processing requirements of
the Zoning Ordinance through the PD overlay is warranted to promote orderly and
harmonious development.
FACT: The PD36 overlay zone establishes development standards that promote a
cohesive neighborhood development and ensure that City goals related to aesthetic
character, inclusionary housing, and high quality design, among others, are
achieved.
FINDING: Modification of development standards or processing requirements of
the zoning ordinance through the PD overlay will enhance the opportunity to best
utilize special characteristics of an area and will have a beneficial effect on the area.
FACT: The Planned Development 36 overlay zone will allow for a small -lot single-
family subdivision increasing homeownership opportunities in the City.
FINDING: Benefits derived from the Planned Development Overlay Zone cannot
be reasonably achieved through existing development standards or processing
requirements.
FACT: The Planned Development Overlay Zone 36 ensures that development
within the area provides certain benefit as identified by Council Policy. In addition,
the PD will allow for subdivision of the parcel allowing for each unit to be sold
individually.
FINDING: Proposed plans offer certain redeeming features to compensate for
requested modifications of the Planned Development Overlay zone.
FACT: City Council Planned Development Policy requires project benefits such as
affordable inclusionary housing and high quality landscape and architecture be
provided in exchange for modified development standards. As conditioned, the
project satisfies these requirements.
SECTION 4. Approval. The Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, in a regular session
assembled on October 15, 2019, resolved to recommend the City Council introduce for first
reading by title only, an Ordinance that will amend the official zoning map consistent with the
following:
EXHIBIT A: Zoning Text Amendment
EXHIBIT B: Zoning Map Amendment
SECTION 5. CEQA. The proposed project is Categorically Exempt (Class 15) 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 15315, which exempts minor
divisions of land.
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 Anderson, and seconded by Commissioner Wolff, the foregoing
resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety by the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Anderson, Keen, Shaw, Wolff, van den Eikhof, Dariz, Zirk (7)
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAINED:None
ADOPTED: October 15, 2019
CITY OF ATASCADERO, CA
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Tom .irk
Planning Commission Chairperson
ATTEST:
Phil Dunsmore
Planning Commission Secretary
EXHIBIT A: Zoning Text Amendment
DEV18-0124
9-3.681 Establishment of Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 36: (PD36).
Planned Development Overlay Zone No. 36 may be established in Residential Multifamily Zones.
The maximum residential density within the planned development shall not exceed the densities allowed
by the underlying zoning district and provisions of this code. The following development standards shall
be met by all projects within the PD36 overlay zone:
(a) All site development shall require the approval of a master plan of development. All
construction and development shall conform to the approved master plan of development, as conditioned.
(b) The tentative tract map and any subsequent amendments for the site shall be consistent with an
approved master plan of development. All construction and development shall conform to the approved
master plan of development, as conditioned.
(c) No subsequent tentative parcel or tract map shall be approved unless found to be consistent
with the approved master plan of development.
(d) A parent lot or lots shall have frontage on a public street.
(e) Access off of the public street shall be designed as a parking court with a maximum length of
less than one hundred fifty (15 0) feet and shall include the following elements:
(1) Decorative paving continuous throughout the parking court;
(2) Address marker at the entrance to the court.
(f) Appearance of each dwelling unit, site landscaping, site development, and amenities shall be
consistent with the Atascadero Appearance Review Manual. All landscaping shown on the approved
landscape plan will be installed by the developer and shall be maintained as approved.
(g) Building setbacks shall be as follows:
Setback from public street
frontage
15 feet from right-of-way/back of sidewalk (whichever is greater)
Porches can encroach up to 3 feet into the required setback
Setback from parking
court/interior street
8 feet to porch
10 feet to front of residence
10 feet minimum to garage (if one car garage is proposed, the second
parking space must be located in the driveway with a minimum length
of 20 feet)
5 feet to side of residence
Setback between buildings
10 feet minimum
Rear yard setback
12 feet minimum
(h) Porches shall be provided for each unit. Porches shall be a minimum of six (6) feet deep and a
functional width.
(i) Residential units adjacent to a public street shall be oriented to the public street.
0) Each unit shall include the following:
(1) Three hundred (300) cubic feet of shelved storage area. (Bedroom and entry/coat closets shall
not count toward this requirement);
(2) Dedicated space for laundry facilities with hookups.
(k) All utilities, including electric, telephone, and cable, within the PD and along the project
frontages shall be installed and/or relocated underground.
(1) Engineered drainage detention basins shall be located within a common area. Multiple basins on
individual lots shall not be permitted. All basins shall be landscaped, shall be no deeper than two (2) feet,
and shall be unfenced. No retaining walls or fencing shall be permitted within the basin area.
(m) Exterior walls or fencing shall be consistent throughout the project. Design and appearance of
fences and/or walls shall be compatible with the design of the dwelling units. Fence posts shall be metal
or pressure -treated wood. Wood preservative/sealer shall be applied to fence panels.
(n) All mechanical equipment, including HVAC units and utility meters, shall be screened from
view from adjacent streets and properties.
(o) Trash shall be stored in individual garages or behind fenced areas on individual lots. Dedicated
trash storage area shall be a minimum of three (3) feet by six (6) feet paved area.
(p) The total number of parking spaces shall be provided as follows:
(1) Two (2) spaces per unit for units with less than four (4) bedrooms. One additional space for
each additional bedroom. All spaces must be located on the individual lot
(2) Guest parking provided at a ratio of one space per every three (3) units.*
* Guest parking may not be located adjacent to the public street frontage.
EXHIBIT B: Zoning Map Amendment Diagram
DEV18-0124