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CITY OF ATASCADER0 CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Wednesday, December 11, 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 2:02 p.m.
R()I I r Al I
Present: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Committee Member Heather Newsom
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Others Present:
Dirk Dole
Ann Ketcherside
Joel Snyder
Jim Saunders
Steven Flores
Ted Jacobson
Gary Merzon
Director Dunsmore introduced new at -large Committee Member, Emily Baranek, and
welcomed her to the Committee.
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded
by Committee Member Anderson 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
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF NOVEMBER 13, 2019
MOTION: By Committee Member Dariz and seconded by
Committee Member Anderson to approve the
Consent Calendar.
There was Committee consensus to approve the
Consent Calendar.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN REVIEW OF NEW OFFICE BUILDING AT 9630 EL CAMINO REAL
The applicant is proposing a new office building on a vacant lot.
• 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. (PRE19-0099)
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Committee.
The applicant team (Joel Snyder, Steven Flores, and Jim Saunders) presented the project
to the Committee. Joel Snyder stated that they would prefer not to include brick veneer
due to the cost. Mr. Snyder stated they did add nice details to the building.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Ted Jacobson.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Architectural Design
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• The Committee agreed that, as an additional accent, wood -appearance sills would
be acceptable in place of brick veneer. Brick could be incorporated at the entryway
to the building, at the sidewalk (red brick pavers), around the door, and into the
sign, to provide a little more architectural interest.
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Landscape Design
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• The Committee was in agreement with staff's recommendations on landscaping.
This item does not require any additional review from DRC or Planning Commission, and
can move on to building permits.
3. DESIGN REVIEW OF NEW RV STORAGE USE AT 6501 VIA AVE.
Design review of new outdoor recreational vehicle storage yard.
• 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. (USE19-0096)
Director Dunsmore provided background on the property, and stated this property is in
the Industrial zone. Dirk Dole will be required to make improvements on the property as
the lessee on the property.
Planner Gasch and Director Dunsmore presented the staff report, and answered
questions from the Committee.
Applicant Dole made a presentation to the Committee, and explained his reasons why he
wants to offer an RV dump station onsite.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Gary Magin, Phillip
Lefong (representing Mike Orvis from ALPS), John Merzon, and Ann Ketcherside.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
Land Use and appropriate site design
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• The Committee agreed that this is not the highest and best use of this property;
however, the Committee supported temporary use, especially with the conditions
set forth by staff.
Site surfacing, grading and drainage plans
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Applicant must have a retention basin onsite in order to comply with the City's
Stormwater Management Plan and Regional Water Standards.
• Applicant must work with an engineer on drainage to determine what surface
material is best for the site.
• Any all-weather surface must accommodate emergency vehicle access and
heavy vehicles/RV's.
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Landscaping
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Landscaping should be increased near the front of the site, but is not as crucial
on the remainder of the site.
• The oak tree will be left alone, but no heavy equipment or vehicles shall be
parked under it.
RV Dump
The Committee agreed that this site will not have an RV dump area, unless hooked up to
City sewer. No vehicles may drive over the leach field or septic area.
Testing Wells
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Work with staff and Environmental Health, and screen according to staff's
recommendations.
Fencing, Screening and Lighting
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Barbed wire and chain link fence will be allowed only in the back and on the
creekside/railroad side, with a taller fence allowed at the front. Fence may be
up to seven feet only on sides and in the back.
• Applicant will work with staff and the owner to come up with a solution that
would make the site more secure.
• Applicant must come in with a fencing design prior to proceeding to Planning
Commission.
• Due to homeless issues in the area, security lighting and motion sensor lighting
is strongly recommended. Security cameras shall be added as a condition of
approval.
Existing Building and Storage Yard
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Strictly RV's and boats only, and must be operable.
• No pods.
• No storage containers.
• No cargo containers.
• No sea trains.
Proposed proiect conditions
The Committee made the following recommendations:
• Conditions will be revisited once per year.
• Annual reviews will be done.
• Compliance checks will be done.
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Frontage Improvements
Concrete work can be deferred until City improvements can be made.
Once the applicant finishes working on the above items with staff, the item can move on
to Planning Commission.
Chairperson Fonzi adjourned the meeting for a break at 3:50 p.m.
Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting back to order at 3:55 p.m.
4. DESIGN REVIEW OF NEW AUTO REPAIR AND STORAGE USE AND
VEHICLE AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE USE AT 9005 EL CAMINO REAL
Design review of new auto repair/storage use/vehicle and equipment storage
use.
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 (usE18-0141)
Planner Gasch presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered
questions from the Committee.
Ryan Amborn, applicant, gave a presentation on the project and explained his reasons
for wanting improvements, and stated that the primary use is not to store vehicles.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
Zoning
The Committee agreed that this is not an impound lot. Vehicle storage is an accessory
use to the current/existing business for short-term storage for vehicles only, so it is an
acceptable use and an integral part of the existing business.
Screening and Fencing
The Committee recommended a seven foot fence could be allowed with a use permit.
More landscaping should be on La Linia and quality is important. Applicant shall work with
staff to get some trees added in the front by the building.
Parking
The Committee agreed that the site does not need any more than 12 parking spaces.
Site Improvements
The Committee added a condition to consult a civil engineer to determine where the
drainage is going, and obtain an additional engineered plan for mitigation of runoff due to
the probability that vehicles could be leaking fluids.
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Vehicle Storage
The Committee clarified where the vehicle storage area should be, and suggested that
because of the way the site is designed, a perpendicular line at the back of the property
to the fence would be the most appropriate vehicle storage area. (Exhibit A).
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore gave an update on upcoming items for the next meeting, one of which
will be a development on Tunitas Avenue.
ADJOURNMENT— 4:55 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is tentatively scheduled for January 15, 2020, at
2:00 p.m.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Exhibit A — Drawing of vehicle storage area
Adopted 1/15/2020
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