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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, January 15, 2020
2:00 P.M.
City Hall
6500 Palma Avenue, Room 306
Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member Heather Newsom
Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Committee Member Emily Baranek
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
PUBLIC COMMENT
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF DECEMBER 11, 2019
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN REVIEW OF RESIDENTIAL UNITS AT 5590 TUNITAS AVE.
The applicant is proposing construction of four (4) detached residential units on a
vacant parcel.
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. (PRE19-0111)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next DRC meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, January 29, 2020, at
2:00 p.m.
Agendas, Minutes and Staff Reports are available online at
www.atascadero.org under City Officials & Commissions,
Design Review Committee.
DRC Draft Minutes of 12/11/2019
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ITEM NUMBER:
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DATE: 1-15-20
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRAFT 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.
ROLL CALL
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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DRC Draft Minutes of 12/11/2019
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ITEM NUMBER:
1
DATE: 1-15-20
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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DATE: 1-15-20
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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DATE: 1-15-20
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 project 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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DATE: 1-15-20
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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DATE: 1-15-20
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:
_________________________________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
Exhibit A – Drawing of vehicle storage area
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ITEM 2
Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
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 | (805) 461-7612
Atascadero Design Review Committee
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
MEETING
DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT CONTACT PLN NO.
1/15/2020 Mariah Gasch, Assistant
Planner
Reggie Bauer PRE 19-0111
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends to the DRC:
1. Review the proposed project and provide recommendations for any potential design
modifications.
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION ZONING DISTRICT
ASSESOR
PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
5590 Tunitas Ave. Medium-Density
Residential
Residential Multi-
Family (RMF-10)
029-253-007 0.43-acres
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes the construction of four (4) detached residential units on a vacant parcel.
The owner does not intend to subdivide the lot and the houses will be used as rental units. The
project is subject to design review because it is a multi -family development. No other
discretionary review is required.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The City of Atascadero’s environmental review process incorporates the requirements in implementing the
California Environmental Quality Act. Persons, agencies, or organizations interested in obtaining more
information regarding the environmental should contact the Community Development Department.
☐ EIR / MND / ND /
Statutory Exemption
to be circulated
☐ Prior CEQA Review
CEQA # ____________
Certified: _________
☐ Cat. Exemption
Class ___________
CEQA Guidelines § 153XX
☒ No Project - § 15268
Ministerial Project
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
PROPOSED PROJECT AERIAL MAP
Former colony home
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
PROPOSED PROJECT SITE PLAN
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
DISCUSSION:
Project History
The site at 5590 Tunitas Avenue was occupied by an abandoned Colony home until April
2019. The original colony home was severely damaged in the 2003 earthquake and was
unable to be repaired as it was constructed of unreinforced masonry and the foundation
and walls were no longer safe. The house had been vacant sinc e prior to the 2003
earthquake.
Project Description / Summary
The applicant proposes four new two-story residences with attached garages on the 0.43-
acre lot. The lot has remained vacant since the colony home was demolished in April
2019. An existing easement over the neighbor’s property to the east will provide vehicle
access to the two units in the rear. Two new driveways are proposed to provide access
to the front two units along Tunitas Ave. The project consists of four separate units. Three
of the units have three bedrooms and share the same floor plan including 1,532 square
feet of living area and a 482 square-foot garage. The fourth unit is smaller with one
bedroom and includes 937 square feet of living space with a 420 square-foot garage. The
applicant is not proposing to subdivide the lot. Therefore, the project only requires design
review and building permits.
Analysis
Design
Three of the four units will be highly visible from Tunitas Ave. The units in the
southwestern corner will be largely hidden from street view. The proposed units are two
stories in height, with attached garages. The applicant is proposing two slightly different
exterior-color options but the design is repeated, just flipped/rotated, for three of the units.
The fourth unit is smaller and will have a slightly different façade. Both d esigns include a
mixture of vertical exterior siding and stucco. This area of the city has a particularly high
concentration of designated Colony homes that set the architectural character of the
neighborhood. Within a quarter mile, there are approximately 30 designated Colony
homes. Due to the prevalence of colony homes in this area, staff recommends adding
colony style features to complement the neighborhood.
Staff recommends the following modifications:
1. Incorporate horizontal siding on all units. (see diagram below)
2. Stucco be hand troweled smooth finish.
3. Windows be high quality materials, consistent with the Colony era, not vinyl.
4. Replace windows with single or double hung windows.
5. Replace proposed porch cover with gable-style cover.
6. Roofing be architectural grade dimensional composition shingles.
7. Add additional windows to right side elevation of houses A, B and C and to the
right and left sides of house D.
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Houses A, B and C
House D
Add windows
to this wall
Add windows
to this wall
Add windows
to this wall
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
Color Schemes
The applicant proposes to use an overall light-colored color scheme, consistent with many
Colony homes. The stucco and siding will be light colors while the shutters, front door and
garage door will be a darker, contrasting color.
Staff recommends:
1. A darker color for stucco or siding, light colored trim and a dark contrasting color
for the front door and garage door.
2. Use of historic color palettes for complimentary and accent colors.
Landscaping and Fencing
A landscape plan has been provided to meet the requirements stated in AMC 9-4.125.
The municipal code requires multifamily zoning districts to landscape at least 25% of the
site. The applicant’s landscape plan meets this standard. Three existing oak trees will be
maintained on the site. Shrubs and groundcover will cover bare ground areas on the site.
New trees include Arbutus Marina, Crape Myrtle, Chinese Pistache and Coast Live Oak
trees. A five-foot tall wooden fence would enclose small private backyards for each
residence. Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) 9-4.125 requires a minimum five (5) foot
landscape strip be provided within the side yard setback of all multifamily project sites,
except in locations where a reciprocal access easement exists with the adjacent lot. Due
to the shared access easement on the adjacent property, the applicant cannot meet this
landscape requirement. However, staff recommends landscaping the space between
House B and the driveway.
Staff recommends:
1. Landscaping the area between House B and the driveway.
2. A top rail be added to all wood fences.
Site Design
The Fire Code requires all driveways serving three or more residence s to be at least 20
feet wide. Since the applicant is adding two units to be used by the existing driveway and
it already serves one residence on the adjacent lot, the driveway will need to be widened.
The applicant is proposing to add six feet of DG base to the existing fourteen feet of paved
surface. By adding the gravel base to extend the driveway, the applicant is significantly
minimizing the distance between the driveway and House B.
Staff recommends:
1. Either reduce the size of House B to increase the setback between the house and
driveway or reorient House B to increase the setback from the driveway. One
option may be to widen the driveway on the opposite (south side) side of the house
on the adjacent property. However, the applicant does not control the adjacent site
and would need to seek permission from the owner.
DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
1. Architectural Design and Color – Colony-style architecture and color palette
2. Site/ Landscape Design
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: DRC Notice of Action
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Proposed Site Plan
Attachment 4: Proposed Grading Plan
Attachment 5: Proposed Site Plan with Planning Modification
Attachment 6: Proposed Landscape Plan
Attachment 7: Proposed Elevations
Attachment 8: Proposed Floor Plans
Attachment 9: Proposed Renderings
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENT 1: DRC Notice of Action
PRE 19-0111
DRC NOTICE OF ACTION
Proposed Conditions:
1. Horizontal siding shall be incorporated into the buildings’ design.
2. Stucco be hand troweled smooth finish.
3. Windows be high quality materials, consistent with the Colony era, not vinyl.
4. Windows be single or double hung windows.
5. Replace proposed porch cover with gable-style cover.
6. Roofing be architectural grade dimensional composition shingles.
7. Add additional windows to right side elevation of houses A, B and C and to
the right and left sides of house D.
8. Use of historic color palettes for complimentary and accent colors.
9. A darker color for stucco or siding, light colored trim and a dark contrasting
color for the front door and garage door.
10. Use of historic color palettes for complimentary and accent colors.
11. Landscaping the area between House B and the driveway.
12. A top rail be added to all wood fences.
13. Reduce the size of House B to increase the setback between the house and
driveway or reorient House B to increase the setback from the driveway.
Action/ Decision Summary: To be recorded at meeting conclusion
Meeting Date: January 15, 2020
Project Planner: Mariah Gasch
Assistant Planner
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENT 2: Zoning Map
PRE 19-0111
RMF-10
RMF-24
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENT 3: Proposed Site Plan
PRE 19-0111
House A
House B
House C
House D
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENT 4: Proposed Grading Plan
PRE 19-0111
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENT 5: Proposed Site Plan with Staff Modification
PRE 19-0111
House A
House B
House C
House D
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
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 | (805) 461-7612
ATTACHMENT 6: Proposed Landscape Plan
PRE 19-0111
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ITEM 2
Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
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 | (805) 461-7612
ATTACHMENT 7: Proposed Elevations
PRE 19-0111
Houses A, B & C
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ITEM 2
Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
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 | (805) 461-7612
House D
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
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 | (805) 461-7612
ATTACHMENT 8: Proposed Floor Plans
PRE 19-0111
House D
Houses A, B & C
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Tunitas Townhomes Multi-family
PRE 19-0111 / Bauer
Design Review Committee | City of Atascadero | www.atascadero.org | fb.me/planningatascadero
ATTACHMENT 9: Proposed Renderings
PRE 19-0111
View from Tunitas Ave.
View from private driveway
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