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PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, October 23, 2019 — 2:00 P.M.
City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Rm. 306, Atascadero, CA
CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m.
Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 2:00 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Committee Member Heather Newsom
Committee Member Jamie Jones
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Public Works Director, Nick DeBar
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Others Present:
Max Zappas
Mike Zappas
Zoe Zappas
Marston, (Zappas team)
Greg Ravatt
Victoria Carranza
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded
by Committee Member Jones to approve the
Agenda.
There was Committee consensus to approve the
Agenda.
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PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
Committee Member Newsom asked for a correction to the minutes. Chairperson Fonzi
left early, so she closed public comment on Items 4 and 5, and would like the minutes to
reflect that change.
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 25.2019
MOTION: By Committee Member Anderson and seconded
by Chairperson Fonzi to approve the Consent
Calendar with the changes stated above.
There was Committee consensus to approve the
Consent Calendar. (Dariz abstained due to absence
from the last meeting)
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN REVIEW OF NEW COMMERCIAL RESTAURANT AND RETAIL
SPACE AT 6090 EL CAMINO REAL
Design review of a proposed construction of a 4,200 sf commercial restaurant
and retail development on an existing vacant parcel within the Downtown.
Site development includes restaurant, retail, and outdoor courtyard space.
• Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the proposed design and
direct the applicant to make any modifications to the site or building design as
necessary. (PRE19-0093)
Director Dunsmore and Planner Gleason presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Max Zappas, Greg
Ravatt, Mike Zappas, Marston, and Victoria Carranza. Max Zappas stated that three new
businesses have already signed leases for the space. Max and Mike Zappas answered
questions from the Committee.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
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DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Site Design and Landscape
The Committee made the following recommendations and comments:
• The Committee was in agreement with the architecture as it contrasts with the
architecture downtown.
• The Committee was in favor of the outdoor courtyard with d.g. (decomposed
granite); however, they recommended the applicant take steps to ensure it is
maintained.
• The applicant should make sure that the site is easily accessible with a wheelchair
from the street or parking area. Pavers should be wide enough (at least 4 feet if
not more) for wheelchair accessibility and strollers.
• Applicant work with staff on the design of the driveway at Traffic Way. It could be
a half -pork chop, with a right -out only and must meet the requirements of the Public
Works and Fire Department.
• Applicant work with staff in regards to outdoor courtyard music and stage.
• Applicant work with staff on signage and landscaping.
The item can move on to building permits.
3. DESIGN REVIEW INPUT FOR THE EL CAMINO CORRIDOR PLAN
Design review of components for the EI Camino Real Corridor Plan which
encompasses areas south of Del Rio Road to south of Santa Rosa Road,
excluding the Downtown Core.
• Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review the concept design
recommendations for various study areas along the corridor and provide input
on proposed streetscape, street section alternatives, and architectural
themes. (PLN17-1673)
Director Dunsmore and Planner Gleason presented the staff report and answered
questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment.. Max Zappas, Greg
Ravatt, Mike Zappas, and Victoria Carranza.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
1. Design Recommendations
The Committee recommended the following:
• Because Atascadero is a Tree City USA, we should ensure consistency at node
areas and choose trees that don't crack sidewalks and provide shade. Some
possible trees to consider are the Camphor tree, and Chinese Pistache tree.
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• Create theme/character/identity for different areas. Architectural styles are
important. Pay attention to detail (quality of materials).
• Study special identity areas.
• Facilitate design to include crosswalk/pedestrian-friendly areas (i.e. close to
bus stops).
• Pay attention to where people are crossing.
• Look into developer agreements/incentive plan that can help facilitate these
goals.
• Future discussion items could include tree consistency and bike lanes.
Homework for the Committee will be to concentrate on the area south of Highway 41 and
north of Santa Rosa Road. Look at what will meet Caltrans' goals of increasing walkability,
bike -ability, and decreasing traffic speed while also accommodating vehicle turns and
levels of service. Look at community nodes that support design themes, or zoning themes
and determine where community opportunities be expanded.
This item will come back to the Design Review Committee.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on upcoming items for the next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT— 4:13 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is tentatively scheduled for November 13, 2019, at
2:00 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted Nov. 13, 2019
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