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Home My WebLink AboutDRC_2023-08-10_MinutesAPPROVED SEP 1 4 2023 CITY OF ATASCADER1. PLANNING CITY OF ATASCADERO DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Regular Meeting — Thursday, August 10, 2023 — 2:00 P.M. City Hall, Room 306 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, CA 93422 CALL TO ORDER — 2:00 p.m. Committee Member van den Eikhof called the meeting to order at 2:07 p.m. Committee Member Dariz stated that he would chair the meeting in Susan's absence. RnI I CAI 1 Present: Committee Member Emily Baranek Committee Member Jeff van den Eikhof Committee Member Dennis Schmidt Committee Member Mark Dariz Absent: Chairperson Susan Funk (excused) Others Present: Recording Secretary, Annette Manier Staff Present: Phil Dunsmore, Community Development Director Loreli Cappel, Deputy Community Development Director Kelly Gleason, Senior Planner Sam Mountain, Assistant Planner Margo Ezcurra, Planning Intern Others Present: Thom Jess, Arris Studio Architects Olan Kaigel, Architect Heather Howell APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and seconded by Committee Member Baranek to approve the Agenda. Motion passed by 4:0 by a roll call vote. (Funk absent) DRC Minutes of 8/10/2023 Page 1 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENT None. Acting Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT CALENDAR APPROVAL OF THE MAY 25, 2023 DRAFT MINUTES MOTION: By Committee Member Schmidt and seconded by Committee Member van den Eikhof to approve the Consent Calendar. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote. (Funk absent) DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW 2. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF 2 RESIDENTIAL DUPLEXES WITH 4 UNITS TOTAL AT 6350 MARCHANT AVE. The proposed project includes a request to review 2 residential duplexes with 4 units total on APN: 030-292-048. Recommendation: Staff requests the recommendations for the proposed project. DRC review and make design (PRE23-0049). Planner Mountain presented the staff report, answered questions from the Committee. Director Dunsmore and Planner Gleason answered questions in regards to minor frontage improvements. PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Olan Kaigel. Acting Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and seconded by Committee Member Baranek to endorse the project design as recommended by staff with the following modifications: Include a differing lower sill profile to the windows (different from side and top). Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote. (Funk absent) Planner Mountain stated that this project may move forward and submit building permits. DRC Minutes of 8/10/2023 Page 2 of 4 3. DESIGN AND NEIGHBORHOOD COMPATIBILITY REVIEW OF A NEW EXTENDED STAY HOTEL WITH SITE AMENITIES AT 3600 EL CAMINO REAL The proposed project includes a request to review design of a 4 -story, 107 -room extended stay hotel with site amenities and an expanded parking lot on a site with an existing hotel on APN 049-211-059. Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design recommendations for the proposed project. (usE23-0074) Planner Gleason presented the staff report, and she and Director Dunsmore answered questions from the Committee. PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Thom Jess (who provided a presentation as Exhibit A), and Heather Howell. Acting Chairperson Dariz closed the Public Comment period. MOTION: By Committee Member van den Eikhof and seconded by Committee Member Baranek to endorse the design as recommended by staff with the following modifications: Eliminate design condition #1 & 2 While a full porte cochere is not required, the feature shall be made more prominent. Modify design condition 5 to focus trellis and awning shade elements on the western side. Recommendation to approve the height waiver request. Recommendation to approved the parking reduction request. Motion passed 4:0 by a roll call vote. (Funk absent) Planner Gleason stated that this project may move forward to Planning Commission and City Council. If Council approves this, a covenant that runs with the land will be recorded that this project will not turn into a residential project. Acting Chairperson Dariz adjourned the meeting at 3:40 p.m. for a break. Acting Chairperson Dariz called the meeting back to order at 3:45 p.m. with all present. DRC Minutes of 8/10/2023 Page 3 of 4 4. DESIGN REVIEW OF OBJECTIVE DESIGN STANDARDS The proposed project includes a request to review the City's proposed Objective Design Standards which will provide clearer standards for property owners and builders to streamline multi -family and mixed-use development. Recommendation: Staff requests the DRC review and make design recommendations for the proposed project. (cPP21-0053) Director Dunsmore presented the staff report, answered questions from the Committee. He explained that this applies just for multi -family and mixed-use projects, and will serve as objective development standards, consistent with State law. The Committee discussed and recommended the Objective Design Standards as proposed with the following additional items to be included in the draft for Planning Commission and City Council review: Outdoor decks above 1St floor — have additional setbacks (setback @ height). a Upper story setback @ transition zones should be measured based on height rather than story. ® Instead of dictated 3" window inset, specify that all windows should be installed as interior flush to provide flexibility and cost-effective exterior wall construction while still achieving desired effect. This item will move forward to the Planning Commission and then City Council for final approval. The intent of this is to streamline the process for developers. PUBLIC COMMENT None COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Dunsmore stated that the next meeting is scheduled for September 14, 2023, and gave an update on a new project for the Dove Creek site, the General Plan Update, and CEQA Thresholds: ADJOURNMENT— 4:53 p.m. The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for Thursday, September 14, 2023. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Annette Manier, Recording Secretary, Administrative Assistant The following Exhibit is available in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Presentation from Thom Jess Adopted 9/14/23 DRC Minutes of 8/10/2023 Page 4 of 4 tal n Q U V) Q Q Exhibit A DRC Meeting of 8-10-23 �I /�,J�'`��r��i'�- -•� ` 'T�� - tJ-gip .� — T _ - IV3a ONIWt1J 13 z ,� .•, t" - (....moi-. A m ~ d z — T _ - IV3a ONIWt1J 13 z ,� .•, t" - (....moi-. 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