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Home My WebLink AboutPC_2026-4-21_Minutes CITY OF ATASCADERO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 21, 2026, 6:00 p.m. City Hall Council Chambers, Fourth Floor 6500 Palma Avenue, Atascadero, California _____________________________________________________________________ A. CALL TO ORDER Chairperson Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. 1. Pledge of Allegiance Commissioner Ferrell led the Pledge of Allegiance. B. ROLL CALL Chairperson Anderson Vice Chairperson Pennachio Commissioner Ferrell Commissioner Heath Commissioner Jones Commissioner Keen Commissioner O'Malley Present: Chairperson Anderson, Vice Chairperson Pennachio, Commissioners Ferrell, Jones, O'Malley Absent: Commissioners Heath and Keen Staff Present: Community Development Director Phil Dunsmore, Planning Manager Kelly Gleason, Recording Secretary Crystal Horn C. PUBLIC COMMENT Chairperson Anderson opened the Public Comment period. The following person spoke on this item: None Chairperson Anderson closed the Public Comment period. D. CONSENT CALENDAR Chairperson Anderson opened the Public Comment period. The following person spoke on this item: None Chairperson Anderson closed the Public Comment period. 1. Draft Minutes Planning Commission 3-17-26 Recommendation: Planning Commission approve the March 17, 2026 Minutes. MOTION BY: Commissioner Jones SECOND BY: Commissioner Ferrell AYES (5): Chairperson Anderson, Vice Chairperson Pennachio, Commissioner O'Malley, Commissioner Jones, and Commissioner Ferrell ABSENT (2): Commissioner Keen, and Commissioner Heath Motion Passed (5 to 0) E. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS None F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS 1. Zoning Code Update-Mixed-Use Zones and Standards Recommendation: Planning Commission receive an update on the Zoning Code Update project and receive information about next steps. Community Development Director Dunsmore introduced the item and he and Planning Manager Gleason presented information on Zones MU1, MU2, and MU4. Commissioner Jones declared a potential conflict of interest on Zone MU3 due to owning property in this mixed-use zoned area, recused himself from the discussion on Zone MU3, and left the dais at 6:31 pm for the remainder of the meeting. G. PUBLIC HEARINGS Ex Parte: None Chairperson Anderson opened the Public Comment period. The following person spoke on this item: None Chairperson Anderson closed the Public Comment period. H. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS AND REPORTS None I. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Community Development Director Dunsmore provided an update on current projects and events. J. ADJOURNMENT Chairperson Anderson adjourned the meeting at 6:58 PM MINUTES PREPARED BY: ____________________________ Crystal Horn, Recording Secretary Administrative Assistant APPROVED: