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Atascadero planning commissioners review draft mixed‑use zoning map, flag redevelopment limits at Kmart site
Summary
Planning staff walked the commission through four new mixed‑use zoning districts tied to the draft general plan, highlighting where higher‑density residential over commercial would be allowed; commissioners raised concerns about parking, interchange capacity and a commissioner's recusal on one district.
Atascadero City planning staff presented proposed mixed‑use zoning districts and associated development standards to the Planning Commission on April 21 as part of the broader general plan update.
The presentation, led by Phil of the Community Development Department, outlined four mixed‑use districts intended to concentrate housing and commercial activity at defined nodes. "Mixed use is both commercial and a residential land use combined," Phil said, describing the purpose as creating "a vibrant activity node" on underutilized sites from the northern corridor into southern commercial strips. Staff said the draft map applies new mixed‑use designations along El Camino Real, Morrow Road, Del Rio Road and selected freeway corridors, while downtown retains existing mixed‑use allowances.
Why it matters: the new zones will set density,…
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