Planning Commission Meeting - February 6, 2024

The City of Atascadero Planning Commission held a meeting on February 6, 2024, which included a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a third accessory structure at 3675 Maricopa Road. The commission approved the permit allowing a pool cabana as the third non-exempt accessory structure on the property, with deed restrictions ensuring it is not used as a residential unit. The meeting also featured a comprehensive zoning code update presentation covering 19 amendments aimed at modernizing land use regulations, including provisions for towing services, co-working spaces, temporary events, accessory structures, and card room licensing. The commission discussed clarifications to accessory structure limits, increasing the number allowed before discretionary review, and approved the zoning code amendments to be forwarded to the city council. Additional updates included upcoming development projects such as a new hotel and general plan map revisions. No direct contract awards or procurement actions were reported during the meeting.