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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE AGENDA
Committee Meeting
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
2:00 P.M.
City Hall
6500 Palma Avenue
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 JUNE 24, 2020
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DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. DESIGN REVIEW OF A PLANNED MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT AT 3710 EL
CAMINO REAL. The proposed project includes three (3) mixed-use buildings
with a total of six (6) second-floor residential units and first-floor commercial
spaces. The project includes private open space areas and 27 parking spaces.
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. (DEV19-0124-Cook)
3. DESIGN REVIEW OF A COMMERCIAL PARK DEVELOPMENT AT 1600 AND
1610 EL CAMINO REAL. The proposed project includes a new commercial
park with three (3) new commercial buildings with on-site parking, landscaping,
and interior open space area.
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. (PRE20-0055-Vandeventer)
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
ADJOURNMENT
The next DRC meeting is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday, September 9, 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 6/24/2020
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ITEM NUMBER:
1
DATE: 8-12-20
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CITY OF ATASCADERO
DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE
DRAFT MINUTES
Regular Meeting – Wednesday, June 24, 2020 – 2:00 P.M.
City Hall, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA
(Meeting held by teleconference)
CALL TO ORDER – 2:00 p.m.
Chairperson Fonzi called the meeting to order at 2:14 p.m.
ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi
Committee Member Duane Anderson
Committee Member Mark Dariz
Committee Member Emily Baranek
Committee Member Heather Newsom
Absent: None
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Luke Knight, IT Director
Others Present: Francis Romero representing Scott Newton
Loch Soderquist with LSA Architects
Various members of the public
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded
by Committee Member Dariz to approve the
Agenda.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
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ITEM NUMBER:
1
DATE: 8-12-20
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF APRIL 29, 2020
MOTION: By Committee Member Newsom and seconded by
Committee Member Anderson to approve the
Consent Calendar.
Motion passed by unanimous consent.
DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW
2. PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW OF A MINI-STORAGE FACILITY,
STORAGE SPACE, WORKSHOP, AND A CO-WORKING OFFICE SPACE
AT 11450 VIEJO CAMINO AND 11505 EL CAMINO REAL
The project applicant proposes a mini-storage facility with approximately
56,330 square feet of storage space, a 2,000 square foot workshop, and
3,320 square-feet of co-working office space in the Public zoning district. The
project includes a Lot Line Adjustment realignment of a natural drainage
feature, and a remainder parcel for future development.
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. (PRE20-0035)
Director Dunsmore gave a background on the item and clarity on the DRC’s purpose for
today, which is to review the design, not the use of the project. Director Dunsmore and
Planner Gleason gave a presentation on the project, and she and Director Dunsmore
answered questions from the Committee.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Francis Romero,
Loch Soderquist with LSA Architects, Clive Snyder, Janet Murrieta, Rosaline Rancour,
Marlena Victor, and Sally Dexter Smith.
Chairperson Fonzi asked Recording Secretary Manier to read whether or not the emails
and letters were in favor or in opposition to the project. Ms. Manier stated the following:
The following letters and emails were received prior to the meeting and were distributed
to the DRC:
Letter from Brian Sears (Exhibit A) (opposed)
Email from Max Zappas (Exhibit B) (in favor)
Email from Sally Dexter-Smith (Exhibit C) (opposed)
Email from Steven Davis (Exhibit D) (opposed)
Letter from Bill Murrieta (Exhibit E) (opposed)
Email from Chris Towers (Exhibit F) (opposed)
Email from Janet Murrieta (Exhibit G) (opposed)
Letter from Jack and Barbara Bridwell (Exhibit H) (opposed).
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ITEM NUMBER:
1
DATE: 8-12-20
The applicant did not receive a copy of the letters and emails, so the Chair informed the
applicant that these are available to him, and Senior Planner Gleason said she would
email them.
Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period.
Staff addressed the questions raised by the Committee and the public in regards to
public/neighborhood notification, rezoning as part of the Housing Update, environmental
review, public zoning, and use of the workshop.
DRC ITEMS FOR DISCUSSION:
The Committee deliberated on all items listed, and included the applicant in their
discussion.
The Committee made the following recommendations:
Conceptual Site Design
The Committee stated that the new site design was an improvement compared to the last
submittal for the following reasons:
Increased landscaping and minimized walls surrounding the
development.
Re-envisioning the creek channel, and increased riparian planting zone.
Realignment of the building and reduced scale of the project is less
intrusive.
Addition of a conference facility could be a positive attribute for the
community.
Site plan was improved with less visibility of the storage doors.
This design could be more appropriate for the area.
Additional landscaping will be an improvement.
Design is improved with the wrought iron fencing.
The Committee recognized that the land use and compatibility will be a different
conversation, and is a policy level decision for City Council.
Francis Romero stated that the drainage channel will be improved so that there won’t be
those types of flooding events previously on the site. The site will be designed
appropriately by an engineer and will meet the City’s requirements.
The next step in the process will be for the applicant to submit an application to move
forward to Planning Commission.
COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
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ITEM NUMBER:
1
DATE: 8-12-20
DIRECTOR’S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that the next meeting is scheduled for July 15, 2020, but we
don’t currently have any items scheduled for that date . Director Dunsmore answered
questions in regards to projects moving forward.
ADJOURNMENT– 3:19 p.m.
The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for July 15, 2020.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
_________________________________________________
Annette Manier, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department:
Exhibit A – Letter from Brian Sears
Exhibit B – Email from Max Zappas
Exhibit C – Email from Richard and Sally Smith
Exhibit D – Email from Steven Davis
Exhibit E – Letter from Bill Murrieta
Exhibit F – Email from Chris Towers
Exhibit G – Email from Janet Murrieta
Exhibit H – Letter from Jack and Barbara Bridwell
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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 Design Review Committee
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Cook Vertical Mixed-Use Project (DEV19-0124)
MEETING
DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT CONTACT PLN NO.
8/12/2020 John Holder
Associate Planner
Corey Cook
Gannage Design
DEV19-0124
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Recommends to the Design Review Committee:
1. Review Plans for a new vertical mixed-use development. Direct the applicant to make any
modifications to the site or building design as necessary prior to proceeding to the
Planning Commission for Conditional Use Permit review, tree removal permit, and
associated variance application for a vertical mixed-use project in the commercial retail
zone.
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR
PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
3710 El Camino Real General
Commercial (GC)
Commercial
Retail (CR)
049-221-016 28,434
square-
feet/0.649
acres
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The proposed project includes the removal of an existing residence and the construction of three
vertical mixed use buildings with a total of six (6) second story residential units (condominiums)
and first floor commercial retail and warehouse/distribution space. The applicant will apply for a
tentative map/condominium airspace subdivision after approval of the conditional use permit and
a variance. Building one and two both have approximately 1,725 square-feet of commercial retail
space on the ground floor and 2,228 square-feet of residential space on upper floor. Building
three has approximately 3,292 square-feet of commercial wholesale and distribution space on
the ground floor and approximately 3,546 square-feet of residential space on upper floor. The
project has a total of six (6) residential units (8,002 square-feet of residential space), 6,742
square-feet of commercial space, 27 on-site parking spaces, and a shared driveway.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
To be determined
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☐ EIR / MND / ND /
Statutory Exemption
to be circulated
☐ Prior CEQA Review
CEQA # ____________
Certified: _________
☐ Cat. Exemption
Class _________
CEQA Guidelines § 15301
☐ No Project - § 15268
Ministerial Project
PROJECT INFORMATION SNAPSHOT
ZONING ORDINANCE / MUNICIPAL CODE STANDARDS / CITY POLICIES
City Standards Meets
Requirements
Exception Requested
Setback standards (AMC 9-4.103-.110)
☐Yes ☒No Requesting a variance for site
setback landscape buffer
standard reduction.
Height Standards (AMC 9-4.112-113)
☒Yes ☐No
Parking Standards (AMC 9-4.114-121)
☐Yes ☒No Exception to allow for 1 parking
space reduction.
Landscaping (AMC 9-4.124-127) minimum
10% landscape coverage in commercial
zones
☒Yes ☐No Lot coverage = 15.5%.
Fencing Standards (AMC 9-4.128)
☒Yes* ☐No As conditioned: Staff is
recommending all fences be
designed per Atascadero
Municipal Code.
Grading Standards (AMC 9-4.138-145)
☒Yes ☐No
Lighting Standards (AMC 9-4.137)
☒Yes ☐No
Water Efficient Landscaping(AMC Title 8,
Chapter 10 ) ☒Yes ☐No
Use Classification Standards
☒Yes ☐No Mixed-use conditionally allowed
use in the Commercial Retail
zone.
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Aerial Map
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Zoning Map
DISCUSSION:
Project Description
The site contains an existing house and shed that will be demolished as part of the proposed
project. The applicant is proposed a new vertical mixed-use project and will likely submit a
condominium subdivision of the second floor residential units at a later date. Multi-family housing
is conditionally allowed in the Commercial Retail zone if located on the second story or above.
CR
RSF-Y
RS
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The proposed project can be considered infill development on an underutilized parcel in a high
priority commercial area for the City.
ANALYSIS:
Site Design
The site is designed with a single access off El Camino Real and a shared driveway. There are
private parking garages for the residential units located off the shared driveway area. Towards
the middle of the property, shared parking spaces are proposed to allow for guest and commercial
patron parking. A turn-around for fire access is designed into the access and parking area to allow
adequate emergency services access to the rear building. Building one is located adjacent to El
Camino Real providing a storefront appearance along the El Camino Real frontage. This building
is proposed with a zero-setback on the north side of the property (adjacent to a residential use)
as allowed by code. Building two is directly to the west of building one located along the north
property line with a zero-setback to the adjacent property. In between building one and two is an
open area that provides two guest parking spaces, placement of air conditioning units, waste
receptacles, and a 3-foot landscape buffer. Both building one and two each contain areas for retail
storage and private parking garages for the second floor residential units. Building three is located
towards the rear of the property and contains two garages for the second story residential units
and warehouse commercial space on the ground floor.
The residential units are all located on the second story of each building for a total of six units. In
building one, the applicant is proposing “unit A” to include three-bedrooms and 120 square-feet
of private open space (deck) and “unit B” to include two-bedrooms. In building two, “unit A” will
include two bedrooms and “unit B” will contain three bedrooms. In building three, the applicant is
proposing “unit A” to include three bedrooms. All residential units contain private open space
areas (decks) ranging from 100 square-feet to 170 square-feet.
Pedestrian access through the site is provided by a 4-foot accessible concrete walkway. Both
residential units of buildings 1 and 2 are served by a stairwell located adjacent to the private
garages. The residential units in building 3 is served by a stairwell located in between the two
ground floor garages.
Proposed Project Site Plan
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Retaining Walls
Due to site topography, there is a slight elevation variation across the property, mainly sloping
down toward Highway 101 and from the north to the south side of the property. The applicant has
accommodated this change in grade by proposing the construction of a 3-foot retaining walls
along the northern and southern property line where appropriate in order to accommodate the
project’s proposed buildings, meet code requirements for maximum cross slope within the fire
turn-around area, accommodate site accessibility, and allow for maximum site utilization.
Parking
AMC 9-4.118 lists the required number of parking spaces for each use. A total of 28 spaces are
required for the project as proposed.
Use Quantity Required
Parking Rate
Required
Spaces
Provided
Spaces
General Retail 2,400 SF
Retail
1050 SF
Storage
1 per 300 s.f. of
sales area, 1 per
600 s.f. of
storage area
9.75
9.75
Wholesaling and
Distribution
3,292 SF 1 per 1,000 s.f.
of use area for
first 10,000 s.f. of
use area, 1 per
3,000 s.f. of use
thereafter
3.2 3.2
3-bedroom
residence
4 2.5/unit 10 10
2-bedroom
residence
2 2.0/unit 4 4
Residential Guest
parking
0 1/5 units 1 0
TOTAL: 28 27
There are 27 parking spaces provided throughout the site: Six private garage spaces, 17 shared
spaces, 2 handicapped parking spaces, 1 motorcycle parking space, and 1 bicycle parking area.
The proposed project does not meet the minimum parking required by code, but the applicant will
request a parking reduction based AMC section 9-4.115(f), which allows for reduced parking of
up to seventy-five percent (75%) of the amount of spaces required for the most intensive of the
two (2) or more uses sharing the parking. In this case, the most intensive use would be residential
parking and the applicant is seeking to reduce the parking by one (1) guest parking space. Parking
spaces include a curb at the wheel stop location, providing additional landscape area and width
where the car front overhangs the curb. Landscaping is designed to allow for car overhang with
ground covers proposed for a majority of the landscape strip and trees proposed in between car
spaces.
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Parking Wheel Stop Detail
Landscaping and Decorative Pavement
The conceptual landscape plan includes street trees and additional shade trees placed
strategically throughout the parking areas. The common areas include a mix of drought tolerant
landscaping and shade trees, including coast live oak, sage bush, deador cedar, black walnut,
and sycamore. AMC 9-4.125 lists landscaping requirements for each zoning district. Commercial
districts are required to landscape at least 10 percent of site area including setbacks, unused
areas, and parking areas, and street trees. In addition, all mechanical equipment and waste
collection areas must be screened. The applicant is proposing to landscape approximately 15.5
percent of the total project area, which is over the required 10 landscaping for commercial sites.
However, the majority of the landscaped area is towards the rear of the property line, which not
considered usable due to limited access and location adjacent to Highway 101.
Staff is recommending additional small to medium sized trees be located throughout the
site to accommodate additional landscaping and provide shade coverage. Installation of
additional trees will increase landscape coverage in accessible areas of the site.
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Conceptual Landscape Plan
(Front Portion of Property)
(Rear Portion of Property)
Pavers are proposed on a portion of the entry to the project and the shared parking area, totaling
approximately 33.2 percent of the project area. The pavers are permeable to allow for storm water
infiltration and the visual appearance of pavers is considered to be decorative under AMC section
9-4.125 (3)(ii)(b)). However, the pavers are not included as part of the landscape coverage area.
The applicant, as required by Public Works, has submitted a preliminary Storm Water Control
Plan (SWCP) and will be required to submit a Soils Report to address the feasibility of permeable
pavers with existing site soil conditions.
Setbacks
The project is located in the Commercial Retail zone where side and front setbacks are not
required. The building fronting El Camino Real is built at the back of sidewalk and entry into the
tenant space is directly from El Camino Real. Buildings 1 and 2 are designed with a zero-setback
along the north property line. Due to building code requirements for fire safety, windows are not
permitted on the zero-setback wall (California Building Code 2019 Table 705.8). The buildings
are separated to provide a breakup of the mass along the northern property line. The area in
Pavers
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between the buildings contains landscaping directly adjacent to the property line and is used to
house mechanical equipment and trash storage. Building 3 is proposed with a four (4) foot setback
from the north and a three (3) foot setback from the south property lines to allow for access to the
rear of the site for maintenance and provide space for landscaping. The rear portion of the
property is not considered to be part of the project’s open space area based on location and
usability. Along the south property line, there is a 3-foot landscape or decorative pavement buffer
except for the fire turn-around in the parking area and the ADA parking areas.
Per section AMC 9-4.125, a 5-foot side landscape buffer is required within the side-year setback
for commercial sites. This can be reduced to 3-feet if decorative pavement is utilized, including
pavers. Though the applicant is utilizing pavers for a significant portion of the project area to allow
for a 3-foot landscape buffer, due to site topography and narrowness of the lot, portions of the
site are designed with no landscape area or 3-foot landscape buffer. The applicant is seeking a
variance from the 3-foot landscape buffer requirements where the site design cannot meet this
standard based on physical narrowness of the parcel. The areas that cannot meet the landscape
buffer requirement are shown on the proposed site plan (note 38) in the site plan key notes and
are outlined below in red.
Landscape Setback Buffer Exemption Details
The requested variance will require Planning Commission approval. The following findings will
need to be met to approve the variance request:
1. The Variance does not constitute a grant of special privileges inconsistent with the
limitations upon other properties in the vicinity and zoning district in which such
property is situated; and
2. There are special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape,
topography, location, or surroundings, and because of these circumstances, the
application of this title would deprive the property of privileges enjoyed by other
property in the vicinity and in the same zoning district; and,
3. The Variance does not authorize a use which is not otherwise authorized in the zoning
district; and
4. The granting of such variance does not, under the circumstances and conditions
applied in the particular case, adversely affect the health or safety of persons, is not
materially detrimental to the public welfare, nor injurious to nearby property or
improvements.
The DRC should review the application and make a recommendation to the Planning
Commission on the findings listed above.
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Fencing and Screening
AMC section 9-4.128 requires that fencing and screening within the urban services line is to be a
minimum of six (6) feet in height. Additionally, a solid wall or fencing shall be located on side and
rear property lines of any nonresidential or nonagricultural use abutting a residential use or zone.
The proposed project is located adjacent to a multifamily site to the south and a residential single
family use to the north. The project is proposing wooden slat fencing for the majority of the site,
except in locations where a building is located along the property line. For a significant portion of
the site where buildings are not located along the property line, a 2-foot 6 inch high wood fence
on top of a 3-foot retaining wall or a 5 foot wooden fence on top of a 6-inch concrete driveway
curb is proposed. Within the project site, there is also a proposed 5-foot wooden fence that will
be used to screen air conditioning units and a 4-foot high corrugated metal fence that will be used
to screen waste areas. Towards the rear of the property, a 6-foot high metal chain link fence is
proposed along the rear and side property line. Fencing details are below. Outlined in red are the
proposed fence locations for a 5-foot wooden fence to be placed on top of a six inch curb, and in
green the proposed fence locations for a 2-foot 6 inch wooden fence on top of a 3-foot retaining
wall.
Fencing and Screening Detail
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Staff is recommending that landscaping be added adjacent to all fencing and screening
within the project site including waste storage areas and that all proposed perimeter
fences be brought up to 6-feet along the side and rear property lines as required by AMC
and in order to appropriately screen the site.
Architectural Design
The project is designed with an industrial theme with both the residential and commercial units
incorporating a light sand stucco finish, corrugated metal siding, contemporary aluminum windows
and doors, industrial metal doors, cable guardrails, corrugated metal screening, and shingle
roofing. All buildings, including the residential units, are designed with similar roof form and
corrugated metal siding consistent with the industrial theme. The balconies on the residential units
are proposed to continue the industrial design with contemporary cable balconies, except for the
residential unit facing El Camino Real, which is proposing a Juliet balcony. The majority of the
garage doors on site are also contemporary, with paneling and windows, except for the garage
doors for the proposed storage areas in buildings 1 and 2 which do not have windows. The
proposed lighting on the buildings is shielded to direct light toward buildings or the ground as
required by AMC.
Staff is recommending the following architectural design changes for the project:
Darker building colors in order to allow for a color contrast with darker earth tone
colors, preferably grey or brown.
Increase the corrugated metal siding to midway on the buildings.
Ensure that the shutters be proportional to windows.
Consistent matching garage doors throughout the site.
Consistent contemporary balconies throughout the site.
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Building Elevations
Unit Layout
Six residential units ranging from 1072 square-feet to 1788 square-feet of living are proposed.
The units will be a combination of two and three bedroom floor plans with efficiently designed
living spaces. Each unit is designed with private storage space, laundry facilities, and one private
garage for each for each unit. Private decks are incorporated to provide outdoor use areas for the
residential units. The proposed project includes two commercial use spaces along the El Camino
Real frontage and integrated into the project site. Building 1 will contain approximately 1,725
square-feet of retail facing El Camino Real and building 2 will contain approximately 1,725 square-
feet of retail space without El Camino Real frontage. Retail storefront access will be located off
the public sidewalk along El Camino Real, the project walkway along the shared driveway. The
commercial spaces will be characterized by industrial metal corrugated siding. Building 3 will
contain approximately 3,292 square-feet of commercial wholesale and distribution space and
continue the industrial metal corrugated siding with access from the shared parking area.
Signage
Each building is proposed to have space for commercial tenant signage in addition to a proposed
multi-tenant monument sign along the El Camino Real frontage. The applicant is proposing to
submit specific signage details at a later date.
Staff is recommending the following signage for the site:
Remove multi-tenant monument sign as the space along El Camino Real does not
appear sufficient for a monument sign. Commercial tenant signage can be
accommodated adjacent to tenant doors
Paneled
garage doors
Juliete Balcony
Corrugated metal
paneling
Contemporary
Balconies
Zero setback side wall (north
side property line)
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All commercial tenant wall signage be externally illuminated and on a timer to
ensure compatibility with residential units.
Center identification signage can be accommodated on building one frontage along
El Camino Real.
DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
DRC Items for Discussion
Site Design
o Parking
o Landscaping and Decorative Pavement
o Setbacks / Variance
o Fencing and Screening
Architectural Design
Signage
ATTACHMENTS:
1. DRC Action Form
2. Site Photos
3. Existing Conditions and Demo Plan
4. Proposed Site Plan
5. Proposed Conceptual Landscape Plan
6. Floor Plans
7. Building Elevations
8. Site and Parking Section Details
9. Site Perspectives
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Attachment 1: DRC Action Form
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue | Atascadero, CA 93422 | Phone: (805) 461-5035 | www.atascadero.org
DRC Action Form
Project #: DEV19-0124
Project Title: Cook Mixed-Use Project
Planner/ Project Manager: John Holder
DRC Review Date(s): 8/12/20
Final Action: DRC PC CC
Conditions & Recommendations:
1. Street trees shall be provided along El Camino Real at a spacing of 30-feet on center where possible.
2. Tree removal permit shall be sought before proceeding to Planning Commission
3. Variance application shall be submitted prior to proceeding to Planning Commission
4. A final landscape plan showing additional tree planting along concrete walkways be submitted.
5. The height of the perimeter fencing shall be increased to 6-feet where appropriate pursuant to AMC.
6. A detailed sign program shall be provided before proceeding to Planning Commission.
7. Soils Report be submitted prior to Planning Commission.
8. Design changes per DRC recommendation be incorporated prior to Planning Commission.
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Attachment 2: Site Photos
View of Property Frontage from El Camino Real
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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
Attachment 3: Existing Conditions and Demolition Plan
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Attachment 4: Proposed Site Plan
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Attachment 5: Proposed Conceptual Landscape Plans and Paver Details
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Attachment 6: Building Floor Plans
Building 1
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Building 2
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Building 3 (Ground Floor)
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Building 3 (Second Floor)
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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 Design Review Committee
Staff Report – Community Development Department
Vandeventer Commercial Park
MEETING
DATE PROJECT PLANNER APPLICANT PROJECT NO.
8/12/20 John Holder Darin Vandeventer PRE20-0055
PROJECT
ADDRESS
GENERAL PLAN
DESIGNATION
ZONING
DISTRICT
ASSESOR
PARCEL
NUMBER(S)
SITE
AREA
1600 El Camino Real Commercial
Park (CPK)
Commercial
Park (CPK)
049-131-072
049-131-084
Approximately
1.71 acres
RECOMMENDATION
Staff Requests the Design Review Committee:
1. Review the preliminary project design components and provide feedback to the
applicant related to architecture and site layout.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The applicant proposes three new buildings providing commercial space in the Commercial Park
zoning district on two existing lots. Total building area is 20,888 square foot and the project
includes on-site parking, landscaping, and new signs. The project includes the rehabilitation of
an existing structure (2,190 square feet), significant grading, and will include a lot merger and
frontage improvements.
ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION
The project’s environmental determination is under review.
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.
☒ CEQA analysis
may be required
☐ Prior CEQA Review:
☐ Categorical
Exemption
☐ No Project - § 15268
Ministerial Project
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PROPOSED PROJECT AERIAL MAP
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PROPOSED SITE PLAN
DISCUSSION:
Background
The project is located on two lots within the commercial park zoning district (CPK). A
previous application for a contract construction services storage yard was submitted in
2019 and was withdrawn prior to action. Currently, the site is being used for unpermitted
outdoor contract construction storage. Some grading and trenching has been carried out
at the site to prepare for the future site development, however no permits have been
issued for the overall development plan. The existing building at 1610 El Camino Real is
currently being converted to an office and has been issued permits for tenant
improvements (BCOM20-0325) and to refresh the exterior with new roofing, paint, trim
and other details.
Phase A: Existing
Building (to be
converted to office)
Building 3
Building 2
Building 1
Property
Line
Phase B:
Commercial Park
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Project Summary
The applicant is proposing the construction of three buildings totaling roughly 20,888
square-feet in area, site improvements, and the rehabilitation of an existing structure
(2,190 square feet) for office use. Both properties will be merged to create one parcel and
the project has frontage along El Camino Real and visibility from Highway 101. In
compliance with 9-4.159, the project will require frontage improvements. The applicant is
proposing three phases for construction of the property. The rehabilitation and conversion
of the existing residence on 1610 El Camino Real from a residential use to an office use
has already been permitted. The following phases are included for the development of
the commercial park:
Phase A: Conversion of existing residential structure to office (separate permit)
Phase B1: Construction of Building 1 (5,378 SF), with on-site improvements and
El Camino Real signage.
Phase B2: Construction of Building 2 (5,700 SF)
Phase B3: Construction of Building 3 (9,810 SF) with additional on site
improvements, including Highway Kiosk Signage Structure (if permitted)
Proposed Project Phases
Phase B2
Phase B3 Phase B1
Phase A
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No specific commercial tenants have been declared for the new buildings. Additional
zoning clearance may be required for any new land uses. Because the project involves
the development of vacant commercial land, a plot plan approval and Design Review is
required before the City can issue construction permits. At this time, since the floor area
of the buildings is less than fifty thousand square feet, a conditional use permit may not
be required. However, future use of the buildings may be subject to additional review,
including but not limited to review of a conditional use permit by the Planning Commission.
The applicant is designing the buildings to accommodate a variety of uses , including
office, indoor storage, light manufacturing, retail, and food services.
ANALYSIS:
Site Design and Access
The project is proposed on two highly visible parcels that directly front El Camino real and
Highway 101. The conceptual site plan contains three buildings that are internally facing
to the project site and proposed parking areas. However, building 2 and the existing office
include frontage along El Camino Real. Site access is provided by one driveway proposed
for the new development portion of the site, and one driveway to the existing building on
site, which is proposed to used as an office. There is also approximately 6,250 square
feet of walkways and patios included in the site design, which will provide safe pedestrian
movement within the site and provide outdoor public space for patrons to complement the
commercial structures. Towards the rear of the project in between buildings 1 and 3, a
highway facing multi-tenant sign is proposed on top of a gazebo structure. This is not
permitted under AMC section 9-15.009 that contains guidelines for freeway facing signs.
A use permit may be required to allow the proposed signage, as it is beyond the maximum
height for a multi-tenant sign and does not fit within the standards for a freeway facing
sign. Additionally, a monument sign is proposed for the El Camino Real frontage is also
proposed. There is also approximately 885 square feet of outdoor storage areas that will
be screened. Use for these storage areas has not been determined. Utilities are proposed
to be undergrounded on site through trenching. Five light poles will be located throughout
the site to provide lighting for the parking lot.
The minimum lot size in the Commercial Park zone is two acres, therefore the existing
sites are non-conforming in size. The lot merger will help to increase the lot size, however
the resulting lot will still be less than two acres. However, the lot size will not prohibit the
site from being developed in accordance with City policies. Unless a Planned
Development is approved for the site, future divisions of property would need to meet the
two acre minimum size.
Retention Basin Location
DRC does not review stormwater issues, but the retention basins may impact site design.
The project site plans includes approximately 6,350 square feet of stormwater retention
basins located under utility lines towards the rear of the property. These basin s are
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proposed to be sited under utility lines and also within a City of Atascadero drainage
easement. The portion of the retention basin located within the drainage easement will
need to be removed from the City easement. If the proposed basins under the utility lines
are unable to be located within the existing easements or under utility poles, site design
may need to change to accommodate the retention basins. Any substantial re-design of
the site may need additional review by the DRC.
Staff is recommending that the applicant clarify the location of the detention basins
within any easements and verify whether these are allowed to be located within
easements before finalizing construction documents. Staff will add a correction to
the site plan that the portions of the retention basin that is located within the City
drainage easement be removed and that utility easement language be provided.
Frontage Improvements
City Drainage
Easement
Proposed Retention
Basins Approximate
Utility Line
Location
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Frontage improvements are also included as part of the project, but will be considered
under a separate permit and will need to include curb, gutter, and sidewalk improvements.
Based on AMC 9-4.159, the project includes improvements that exceed more that 25
percent of the value of what is existing on site. Frontage improvement plans are currently
under review by Public Works.
Design Compatibility
Architecture
The overall design and architecture fits within the Commercial Park zoning district as
defined by the General Plan definition for this part of the City. The buildings on site are
designed to create a commercial park setting with tenant spaces for offices, storage,
retail, and food services. The buildings are designed to be industrial themed, with
burnished masonry wall exterior ranging from light grey to dark grey tones for all walls
around the perimeter, interior walls at trash enclosu re, open storage, and the three
buildings. Each building will have standing seam metal roofing of a steel or metal blue
color, red and blue awnings, and industrial style roll-up doors. Areas between the roofing
will be plaster to match the lighter color of the burnished masonry, and the fascia under
the roof edges will be a dark black or brown color to match the storefront style color of the
building entries. Building 1 is approximately twenty-nine (28.8) feet, building 2 is
approximately twenty three (23) feet, and building three is approximately twenty feet
(21.6). The height and scale of the each building is considered to be compatible with
structures on the north side of the property, which is an existing commercial development
parcel containing the Atascadero Elks Lodge. The existing non-conforming residential
use of the parcel on the south side of the proposed project will be screened as required
by the AMC. The overall site design compatibility can be considered compatible with the
underlying zoning district and utilizes high quality design components.
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Signage
The applicant is proposing a highway facing multi-tenant sign structure constructed on
top of a gazebo and a monument sign along El Camino Real. AMC section 19-15.009
states that freeway facing signage shall be building mounted (along the building face) or
for a specific tourist oriented or service station use. As this is a separate sign not mounted
to the building frontage and includes space for multi- tenant signage, it may be considered
a multi-tenant freestanding sign that is beyond the maximum height (41 feet) for a multi-
tenant freestanding sign (12 feet), therefore a use permit is required. The monument sign
along El Camino Real is allowed in the zoning district and is required to meet standards
of AMC 9-15.008 for monument signs.
Staff is recommending the DRC comment on the proposed sign request and make
a determination whether the site warrants this type of sign or whether signs on the
buildings would be more appropriate. If the DRC believes this may be an
appropriate option, the applicant will still need to apply for a separate signage
permit exception (Administrative Use Permit) to allow for a multi-tenant
freestanding sign beyond the allowed height in the AMC.
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Conceptual Highway Signage Kiosk Elevation
Conceptual El Camino Real Monument Sign
Landscaping, Fencing and Screening
A landscape plan has been provided to meet the requirements stated in AMC 9 -4.125.
The municipal code requires commercial zoning districts to landscape at least 10 percent
of the site. The conceptual landscape plan meets this standard, providing an estimated
13,017 square feet of landscaped area or 17 percent of total site area of 74,030 square
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feet. The conceptual landscape plans proposed various native trees, perennials,
succulents, and grasses. Shrubs and groundcover and grasses will cover bare ground
areas on the site and shade trees are proposed for each landscaped area within the
parking site, spaces at an interval of at a minimum every 5 parking spaces . The majority
of the landscaped area is towards the rear of the property adjacent to Highway 101 and
the retention basins. New trees include Island Oak, Valley Oak, Chitalpa and Coast Live
Oak trees. Atascadero Municipal Code (AMC) 9-4.125 requires a minimum five (5) foot
landscape strip be provided within the side yard setback of all commercial project sites,
except in locations where a reciprocal access easement exists with the adjacent lot. The
conceptual landscape plan includes this setback buffer except where building exist.
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Retaining Walls and Screening
An estimated three and half (3.5) foot masonry wall is proposed for the site’s frontage
along El Camino, accented with two-foot high columns. The wall is proposed to be
constructed out of masonry blocks similar to the colors that will be used on the buildings.
Draft El Camino Real Frontage Wall Details
Masonry Wall Proposed Colors
A six (6) foot high perimeter wall along the side property lines is proposed to be
constructed with similar masonry materials and be constructed on top of a retaining wall
as the project phases are built. As the project phases are constructed, the proposed
buildings will be built on this retaining wall adjacent to the drainage easement along the
southerly property line. Therefore, the retaining wall will ultimately blend with the building.
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North Wall/Building 2 Profile - Proposed Wall (CMU Fence) and Retaining Wall
Where there is no building proposed, a solid six-foot wall will remain on the south side of
the property to screen the existing residential use. On the north side property line, the
retaining wall will also remain where there is no building proposed. AMC section 4 -9.128
provides standards for fencing and screening. The proposed perimeter wall does provide
appropriate screening from adjacent residential uses on the south side of the project. As
the project phases are built, a temporary barrier fence will be require d on top of the
retaining wall until the six-foot retaining wall is constructed. The combined height of the
retaining wall and perimeter wall (CMU fence on images) appear to exceed height limits
required by AMC. At this time, the applicant has not provided details on the exact heights
of the proposed perimeter wall and retaining wall for the north and south property lines.
South Wall/Building 3 Profile - Proposed Wall (CMU Fence) and Retaining Wall
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A retaining wall with a privacy fence is proposed for the re ar side of the project adjacent
to Highway 101, approximately eight (8) feet west of building one. Adjacent to building
three, the perimeter wall is proposed along with a three and half (3.5)-foot barrier
enclosing the patio area between building one and three.
West Wall/Building 1 and 3 Profile - Proposed Wall (CMU Fence) and Retaining
Wall
If the combined height of the retaining wall and screening wall is over six feet from the
lowest point of the property line grade, staff is recommending that the retaining wall be
stepped in order to avoid height allowance exceedance for the proposed screening (wall).
A minor conditional use permit approval is required where fencing is proposed to be
greater than six (6) feet in height within or outside any required setback.
Staff is proposing that the perimeter wall be no greater than six (6) feet in height as
required by AMC code. In sections of the project along the property line where no
buildings are proposed, staff is recommending a 6-foot wrought iron fence, except
along the south property line where a solid wall is required to shield adjacent
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residential uses. Staff is recommending that as project phases are built, a wrought
iron barrier fence be placed along the perimeter wall where appropriate and be
removed as buildings are constructed. Additionally, the retaining wall adjacent to
the City easement must be designed to keep footings outside of the City easement
splay line.
Staff is proposing the wall be scaled down to meet AMC code section heights or
that the retaining wall be stepped in order to avoid height allowance exceedance
for the proposed screening (wall). If the wall is stepped, it would require that a
second wall be constructed at least 5 feet away from the first wall, with a landscape
area between the walls. With stepped wall construction, the overall perception of
wall height can be visually reduced, however the cost of the wall and amount of
space required for construction would be increased.
Parking
The proposed land uses have not yet been determined. Therefore, it is difficult to
accurately determine overall parking need. However, the applicant is considering office,
various storage uses, and food services, and all uses will have to comply CPK zoning
district permitting and standards. The project contains an estimated 58 parking spaces,
including Phase A. Parking areas to not have any parking stalls facing El Camino Real
and are proposed to be located facing buildings and separated by landscaped areas. The
following chart illustrates potential parking demand and supply for the site as provided by
the applicant.
Parking Type Estimated
Parking
Provided
Parking
Requirement
Estimated
Square
Footage
of Use
Estimated
Parking
Required
Office 18 1/500 square feet 2,233 5
Wholesale and
Distribution
Storage
11 1 per 1,000 s.f. of
use area for first
10,000 s.f. of use
area, 1 per 3,000
s.f. of use
thereafter
5,481 6
Restaurants 27 1 per 200 s.f. of
floor area or 1 per
patron table
2,813 14
Additional Bicycle
and Motorcycle
2 N/A N/A N/A
Total 58 25
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DRC DISCUSSION ITEMS:
Site Design and Access
o Retention Basin Location
o Frontage Improvements
Design Compatibility
o Architecture
o Signage
Landscaping, Fencing and Screening
o Retaining Walls and Screening
Parking
ATTACHMENTS:
Attachment 1: DRC Notice of Action
Attachment 2: Zoning Map
Attachment 3: Site Photos
Attachment 4: Proposed Site Plan
Attachment 5: Proposed Building Plans
Attachment 6: Proposed Landscape Plan
Attachment 7: Proposed Elevations
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Attachment 1: DRC Notice of Action
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Conditions & Recommendations:
1. Relocate the basin outside the city easement.
2. Obtain and provide written permission from the utility easement holder(s) to
place stormwater facilities and retention basin within the easement area
(under utility lines).
3. If multitenant free-standing sign is considered to be appropriate, apply for a
separate signage permit exception to allow for a multi-tenant freestanding
sign beyond the allowed height in the AMC.
4. Submit photometric light plan prior to permit issuance.
5. Perimeter wall shall be no greater than six (6) feet in height as required by
AMC code. A minor conditional use permit approval may be required where
fencing is proposed to be greater than six (6) feet in height within or outside
any required setback.
6. As project phases are built, a wrought iron barrier fence be placed along the
perimeter and/or retaining wall where appropriate and be removed as
buildings are constructed.
7. Retaining wall adjacent to the City easement shall be designed to keep
footings outside of the City utility easement splay line.
8. If proposed perimeter wall and retaining wall on the south and north property
lines exceed six (6) feet as allowed by the AMC, staff recommends that the
wall be stepped. If the wall is stepped, it would require th at a second wall be
CITY OF ATASCADERO
Community Development Department
6500 Palma Avenue | Atascadero, CA 93422 | Phone: (805) 461-5035 | www.atascadero.org
DRC Action Form
Project #: PRE20-0055
Project Title: Vandeventer Commercial Park
Planner/ Project Manager: John Holder
DRC Review Date(s): 8/12/20
Final Action: DRC PC CC
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constructed at least 5 feet away from the first wall, with a landscape area
between the walls.
9. Submit final concept site plan illustrating location and height for retaining
wall and perimeter wall/screening.
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Attachment 2: Zoning Map
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Attachment 3: Site Photos
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Current Frontage Conditions along El Camino Real:
Current Site Access:
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ECR Site Access and Portion of Existing Structure:
ECR Existing Structure under Renovation:
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Site Conditions from El Camino Real (facing West):
Site Conditions from Adjacent (facing south):
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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
Attachment 4: Proposed Site Plan
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Attachment 5: Building Plans
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Attachment 6: Proposed Landscape Plans
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Attachment 7: Building Elevations
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Building 2
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Building 3
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