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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
March 17, 2026, 6:00 p.m.
City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor
6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California
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A. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Keen called the meeting to order at 6:01 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Chairperson Keen led the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Keen, Vice Chairperson Anderson, Commissioners
Ferrell, Jones, Pennachio
Absent: Commissioners Heath, O’Malley
Staff Present: Planning Manager Kelly Gleason, Recording Secretary Crystal
Horn, Assistant Planner Sam Mountain
C. PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairperson Keen opened the Public Comment period.
The following person spoke on this item: None
Chairperson Keen closed the Public Comment period.
D. CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Draft Minutes Planning Commission 3-3-26
Recommendation: Planning Commission approve the March 3, 2026
Minutes.
Chairperson Keen opened the Public Comment period.
The following person spoke on this item: None
Chairperson Keen closed the Public Comment period.
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MOTION BY: Commissioner Jones
SECOND BY: Commissioner Ferrell
1. Approve Consent Calendar
AYES (5): Chairperson Keen, Vice Chairperson Anderson,
Commissioner Pennachio, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner
Ferrell
ABSENT (2): Commissioner Heath and Commissioner O'Malley
Passed (5 to 0)
E. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
1. PLANNING COMMISSION REORGANIZATION
a. Election of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
The Commission will select a Chairperson and Vice Chairperson.
Chairperson Keen opened nominations for a Chairperson and Vice
Chairperson.
MOTION BY: Commissioner Pennachio
SECOND BY: Commissioner Ferrell
1. Nominate Vice Chairperson Anderson for Chairperson
AYES (5): Chairperson Keen, Vice Chairperson Anderson,
Commissioner Pennachio, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner
Ferrell
ABSENT (2): Commissioner Heath and Commissioner O'Malley
Passed (5 to 0)
MOTION BY: Chairperson Keen
SECOND BY: Vice Chairperson Anderson
2. Nominate Commissioner Pennachio for Vice Chairperson
AYES (5): Chairperson Keen, Vice Chairperson Anderson,
Commissioner Pennachio, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner
Ferrell
ABSENT (2): Commissioner Heath and Commissioner O'Malley
Passed (5 to 0)
Vice Chairperson Anderson assumed the role of Chairperson and
Commissioner Pennachio assumed the role of Vice Chairperson.
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F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
1. 2025 General Plan and Housing Element Annual Progress Reports
Recommendation: Planning Commission review the Annual General Plan
and Housing Element Progress Report for 2025.
Planner Mountain provided the staff report and answered questions along
with Planning Manager Gleason.
Planning Commission reviewed the Annual General Plan and
Housing Element Progress Report for 2025.
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None
H. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS
None
I. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Planning Manger Gleason provided an update on current projects and events.
J. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Anderson adjourned the meeting at 6:35 PM
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Crystal Horn, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
APPROVED: 4/21/26