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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRC_2018-08-15_MinutesAPP Rtf�7%1171 EP 2 � 2018 CITY OFATASCAI ERE CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE MINUTES Regular Meeting — Wednesday, August 15, 2018 — 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 2:00 p.m. ROLL CALL Present: Chairperson Roberta Fonzi Committee Member Duane Anderson Committee Member Jamie Jones Absent: Committee Member Charles Bourbeau Committee Member Mark Dariz Staff Present: Community Development Director, Phil Dunsmore Assistant Planner, Mariah Gasch Planning Intern, Erick Gomez Recording Secretary, Annette Manier Others Present: Kenneth Klassen Eric Gobler Members of the Public APPROVAL OF AGENDA MOTION: By Committee Member Anderson and seconded by Chairperson Fonzi to approve the Agenda. There was Committee consensus to approve the Agenda. PUBLIC COMMENT None Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. CONSENT CALENDAR 1. APPROVAL OF DRAFT MINUTES OF JUNE 27, 2018 DRC Minutes of 8/15/2018 Page 1 of 4 MOTION: By Committee Member Anderson and seconded by Committee Member Jones to approve the Consent Calendar. There was Committee consensus to approve the Consent Calendar. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT REVIEW 2. DESIGN REVIEW OF OVERSIZED ACCESSORY STRUCTURE AT 3425 LA LUZ Owner/Applicant: Project Title: Project Location: Project Description: Proposed Environmental Determination: City Staff: Staff Recommendation: Kenneth Klassen DEV 18-0071 3425 La Luz, Atascadero, CA 93422 (San Luis Obispo County) APN 049-073-016 The project includes a Conditional Use Permit for an oversized accessory structure to be used for personal storage. The applicant is proposing a 3,000 sf detached metal garage located in the back of the property ro be determined prior to Planning Commission Hearing. Mariah Gasch, Asst. Planner, Phone: (805) 470-3436, Email: mgasch@atascadero.org Staff recommends the Design Review Committee: 1. Review the appearance of the proposed structure and make recommendation to ensure compatibility with the single-family residential neighborhood; and, 2. Make a recommendation to Planning Commission for consideration of the CUP for a 3,000 sf detached metal garage located in the Residential Suburban zonin❑ district. Assistant Planner Gasch presented the staff report and announced that the staff report says the height is 16 ft., but the owner has agreed to reduce the height to 14 ft. at the eaves. The applicant has indicated that this structure will be used for personal use, not a commercial use, and there will be no sales to the public and no lift inside the structure. Staff is recommending adding a Condition of Approval to plant landscaping around the structure for screening. Eric Gobler, owner's representative, stated that an Arborist Report recently obtained (Exhibit A) states that the three (3) trees slated for removal are because of their poor condition. In doing so, they can move the structure farther away from property lines and reduce the amount of grading. Applicant Klassen announced that this structure will be for a personal car collection, and it's not going to be a restoration shop, and the structure will need electricity and fire sprinklers. A letter was received from Peggy Walker (Exhibit B) and was distributed to the Committee. DRC Minutes of 8/15/2018 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC COMMENT The following members of the public spoke during public comment: Karen Pierson, Tom Shaw, Linda Shaw, Gregory Clayton (who distributed photos, Exhibit C), Peggy Walker, and Kathy Dobie. Chairperson Fonzi closed the Public Comment period. Applicant Klassen stated that although he has heard concerns, he would like to mitigate the concerns, and does not want to abandon the project. Community Development Director Dunsmore stated that these issues will need to be resolved prior to the project moving on to Planning Commission. Major concerns are size, appearance (looks like a commercial building), incorporate features into the building, and drainage. The Committee made the following recommendations (in red): 1. Architectural design, scale, and size of structure including neighborhood compatibility The Committee was not in support of the size of the building. The building looks like a commercial structure, and is not compatible with the neighborhood. The Committee suggested looking at features that could be incorporated into the structure to make the appearance more compatible. 2. Possible pole / flag test to observe size and height of structure from off- site The Committee will review this at a later date wnen new puns are submitted. 3. Landscape screening The Committee agrees with providing landscape screening; however, this topic will be reviewed again when new plans are submitted. 4. Setbacks to adjacent properties The Committee will revisit setbacks when new plans are submitted. 5. Grading and driveway improvements The Committee recommends the applicant further investigate drainage and how it may affect neighboring properties. 6. Native tree removals The Committee was not concerned as much with the 3 trees in decline, but suggested looking into siding to protect the heritage tree that is behind the building. 7. Utility line location to minimize tree impacts The Committee would like utilities realigned to avoid the dripline. The Committee continued the item to a date uncertain to allow the applicant to consider the public testimony and decide whether to make design changes to the building or abandon the project. COMMITTEE MEMBER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None DRC Minutes of 8/15/2018 Page 3 of 4 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Dunsmore stated that the next meeting is scheduled for September 12, 2018, however, there are currently no items scheduled for that meeting so it may be cancelled. ADJOURNMENT— 2:50 p.m. The next regular meeting of the DRC is scheduled for September 12, 2018, at 2:00 p.m. MINUTES PREPARED BY: Annette Manier, Recording Secretary Administrative Assistant The following exhibits are available in the Community Development Department: Exhibit A — Arborist Report Exhibit B - Letter from Peggy Walker Exhibit C — Photos from Gregory Clayton Adopted 9/26/18 t:\— design review committee\minutes\minutes 2018\dre minutes 8.15.18.docx DRC Minutes of 8/15/2018 Page 4 of 4