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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Regular Meeting — Tuesday, September 15, 2020 — 6:00 P.M.
City Hall (Teleconference)
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
CALL TO ORDER - 6:00 p.m.
Chairperson Dariz called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. and Commissioner Anderson
led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Present: Commissioners Anderson, Shaw, Keen, Zirk, Vice Chairperson van
den Eikhof and Chairperson Dariz
Absent: Commissioner Wolff (excused absence)
Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier
Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore
Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch
Senior Planner, Kelly Gleason
Associate Planner, John Holder
APPROVAL OF AGENDA
MOTION: By Commissioner Shaw and seconded by
Commissioner Anderson to approve the Agenda.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. DRAFT MINUTES OF SEPTEMBER 1, 2020
■ Recommendation: Commission approve the September 1, 2020, Minutes.
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MOTION: By Commissioner van den Eikhof and
seconded by Commissioner Keen to
approve the Consent Calendar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
PUBLIC HEARINGS
(For each of the following items, the public will be given an opportunity to speak. After a
staff report, the Chair will open the public hearing and invite the applicant or applicant's
representative to make any comments. Members of the public will be invited to provide
testimony to the Commission following the applicant. Speakers should state their name
for the record and can address the Commission for three minutes. After all public
comments have been received, the public hearing will be closed, and the Commission
will discuss the item and take appropriate action(s).)
DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS:
Prior to a project hearing Planning Commission Members must disclose any communications they have had on any
quasi-judicial agenda items. This includes, but is not limited to, Tentative Subdivision Maps, Parcel Maps, Variances,
Conditional Use Permits, and Planned Development Permits. This does not disqualify the Planning Commission
Member from participating and voting on the matter, but gives the public and applicant an opportunity to comment on
the ex parte communication.
2. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NEW GYM (8200 EI Camino Real)
The proposed project consists of a new gym, Planet Fitness. The project qualifies
for a Class 1 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15301, Existing
Facilities.
Ex -Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (USE20-0045)
EX -PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
Planner Gasch presented the staff report. Director Dunsmore and Planner Gasch
answered questions from the Commission.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Andrew Davies (N.
Consulting Engineers), and Rachel Bielert (Franchisee) who gave a presentation on the
project.
Ms. Bielert addressed questions in regards to Covid restrictions, landscaping, and
lighting.
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Director Dunsmore stated that a landscape plan of this size is the responsibility of the
entire property, and staff will work with the property owner on this.
Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION: By Commissioner Zirk and seconded by
Commissioner Keen to approve the Draft
Resolution 2020 approving a Conditional
Use Permit (USE20-0045) allowing an indoor
recreation service use in the Commercial
retail zoning district, on APN 056-031-062, at
6200 EI Camino Real (Planet Fitness), based
on findings and subject to conditions of
approval, with an added condition that
allows signage along the US101 to be taller
up to approximately 45 feet, so the applicant
can place their sign at the bottom of the
pillar.
Motion passed 6:0 by a roll -call vote.
3. CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR GARAGE (7900 Sinaloa Ave.)
The proposed project consists of an oversized detached garage. The project
qualifies for a Class 3 Categorical Exemption under CEQA Section 15303,
construction of accessory (appurtenant) structures.
Ex -Parte Communications:
Recommendation: Approve the project with conditions. (usE20-0061)
EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS
None
Planner Holder presented the staff report. Director Dunsmore and Planner Holder
answered questions from the Commission. Director Dunsmore stated that in the future,
these types of structures will be incorporated into the design/code standards, to ensure
neighborhood compatibility.
PUBLIC COMMENT
The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Joel Hitchen. Mr.
Hitchen stated that he is not currently interested in running power to the garage, and the
garage will be used for storage. Mr. Hitchen asked for the overhang to remain as is due
to cost, and stated that windows will also increase cost. Mr. Hitchen addressed questions
from the Commission.
Commissioner Zirk left the meeting at 7:01 p.m.
Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION: By Commissioner Anderson and seconded
by Commissioner Shaw to approve Draft
Resolution 2020 approving a Conditional
Use Permit (USE20-0061) allowing a 720
square foot detached garage on APN 030-
132-013 at 7900 Sinaloa Ave., based on
findings and subject to conditions of
approval, with added conditions to leave the
8" overhang, add two high clorestory
windows higher than 8 feet on the east
facing side wall (staff to work with applicant
on exact location), which are 2'x 4', the color
of the building shall match the house, the
roof shall match the neighborhood, and
landscaping will be left up to the applicant.
Motion passed 5:0 by a roll -call vote.
COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Director Dunsmore stated that there are no items on the scheduled for the October 6,
2020 meeting, so that meeting may be cancelled. Director Dunsmore stated that Housing
Element should be heard on October 20th, and stated that the upcoming Council agenda
will include the Amendment to the Del Rio Specific Plan.
Director Dunsmore answered questions in regards to the A&W property, and said he will
follow-up with the property owner.
ADJOURNMENT — 7:16 p.m.
The next regular meeting is scheduled for October 6, 2020, at City Hall, Council
Chambers, 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero.
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Annette Manier, Recording ecretary
Administrative Assistant
Adopted October 20, 2020
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