Planning Commission Meeting - March 3, 2026

The City of Atascadero Planning Commission convened on March 3, 2026, primarily to discuss amendments to the Home Depot Center master plan development. Key agenda items included a zone text amendment to allow a conditional use permit for a car wash, a drive-through restaurant (Chick-fil-A), and a retail shell building on the property. The commission reviewed site plans, architectural designs, parking reductions, driveway modifications, and traffic circulation concerns, including potential impacts on local traffic and pedestrian safety. Noise concerns related to the car wash were addressed with conditions to limit operational noise. The applicant and city staff discussed conditions of approval, including landscaping around trash enclosures and minor plan modifications. The meeting also included updates on the city's general plan, environmental impact report, zoning ordinance updates, and progress on the downtown project, which recently received a statewide award. The commission planned to continue discussions and approvals in upcoming meetings.