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CITY OF ATASCADERO
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 19, 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 Anderson called the meeting to order at 6:03 P.M.
1. Pledge of Allegiance
Commissioner Heath led the Pledge of Allegiance.
B. ROLL CALL
Present: Chairperson Anderson, Vice Chairperson Pennachio, Commissioner
Ferrell, Commissioner Heath, Commissioner Keen
Absent: Commissioner Jones, Commissioner O’Malley
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
1. Draft Minutes Planning Commission 5-5-26
Recommendation: Planning Commission approve the May 5, 2026
Minutes
Chairperson Anderson opened the Public Comment period.
The following person spoke on this item: None
Chairperson Anderson closed the Public Comment period.
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Recording Secretary Horn noted that there was an administrative error for Item
D1, and the draft minutes should include “Motion Passed 4-1” for item G1.
MOTION BY: Commissioner Ferrell
SECOND BY: Commissioner Keen
1. Approve Consent Calendar as corrected
AYES (5): Commissioner Keen, Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner
Heath, Vice Chairperson Pennachio, and Commissioner Ferrell
ABSENT (2): Commissioner O'Malley and Commissioner Jones
Motion Passed (5 to 0)
E. PLANNING COMMISSION BUSINESS
None
F. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT STAFF REPORTS
None
G. PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. The Barnyard Preschool (USE26-0022)
Recommendation: Planning Commission adopt the Draft Resolution
approving Conditional Use Permit USE26-0022 to allow a preschool with a
parking and a sign design exception at 8935 Amapoa Ave (APN 031-301-
024), based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
Ex Parte: None
Vice Chairperson Pennachio stated his architecture firm was contacted by the
applicant and recused himself.
Chairperson Anderson opened the Public Comment period.
The following person spoke on this item: None
Chairperson Anderson closed the Public Comment period.
MOTION BY: Commissioner Keen
SECOND BY: Commissioner Ferrell
1. Adopt Resolution 2026-0003 approving Conditional Use Permit
USE26-0022 to allow a preschool with a parking and sign design
exception at 8935 Amapoa Avenue.
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AYES (4): Commissioner Keen, Chairperson Anderson, Commissioner
Heath, and Commissioner Ferrell
ABSTAIN (1): Vice Chairperson Pennachio
ABSENT (2): Commissioner O'Malley, and Commissioner Jones
Motion Passed (4 to 0)
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 6:21 PM
MINUTES PREPARED BY:
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Crystal Horn, Recording Secretary
Administrative Assistant
APPROVED: August 18, 2026