HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/13/1977City Council Minutes
December 6, 1977
Page 18
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Settle, the City
Staff was authorized to review the call for bids and solicit new bids.
Motion carried, all ayes.
There being no further business to come before the City Council, the meeting
adjourned to Tuesday, December 13, 1977, at 7:30 P.M.
APPROVED: January 18, 1978 s�
J, lt4fatrick, City Clerk
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1977 - 7:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL
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Councilmen
PRESENT: Councilmen Dunin, Jorgensen, Petterson, Settle and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
City Staff
PRESENT: J.H. Fitzpatrick, City Clerk; R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer;
Wayne Peterson, City Engineer; Jim Stockton, Director of Parks &
Recreation; Henry Engen, Director of Community Development; Terry
Sanville, Planning Associate; Glen Matteson, Planning Assistant
2. At this time the City Council considered the plans and specifications for
construction of the swimming pool facility at Sinsheimer Park.
Jim Stockton, Director of Parks & Recreation, reported to the City Council that
he had gone over the plans and specifications in detail in an attempt to elimin-
ate any frills or fancy items that could be removed from the project. He stated
that he had found none and he felt that the costs prepared by the architect were
within the possible bid range. The fact remained that estimated costs, includ-
ing contingencies, inspecting, testing and architect fees exceeded the approved
budget by $237,000, if Alternate No. 1 were included, and by $79,000 if
Alternate No. 1 were omitted. That did not include any reductions for community
assistance in the form of labor, materials or cash donations. He felt that now
was the time for the City Council to make a decision, whether or not San Luis
Obispo would have a swimming pool complex, as he did not see any way that the
rising costs of materials and labor would be reduced in the future. He
further believed that the City had three options to consider at this time:
1) Discontinue the project in total, determining that the City is
unable, at this time, to financially support a facility of this
magnitude.
2) Go to bid at this time with existing documents and determine, when
bids are received, the feasibility of beginning construction.
3) Delay going to bid at this time and consider Alternate No. 1 for
funding in 1978 -79 C.I.P. Should C.I.P. deliberations determine
additional year's funding, then go to bid for the entire package.
He stated that Option No. 3 would cause an increase in cost due to inflation;
however, this increase would be partially offset by accumulating interest on
State Grant monies now in the City's account. He then submitted a chart of
the various Alternatives:
CI
TOTAL BID
5% Contingency
3% Inspection
Lab Testing
Architect
TOTAL
1977 -78 BUDGET
OVER BUDGET
NOTE: By gambling on a
half -time, rather
could be saved.
bring anticipated
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December 13, 1977
Page 2
WITH ALTERNATE NO.-1 WITHOUT ALTERNATE NO. 1
$822,530.00
$6802818.00
41,126.50
34,040.90
212675:90
20,424.54
4,000.00
3,500.00
42,771.56
352402.54
$932,103.96
$774,185.98
$695,000.00
$695,000.00
$237,103.96
$ 79,185.98
2% contingency and attempting the project with
than full -time Inspector, approximately $30,000
Neither are recommended, as it still does not
costs in line with budget.
Jim Stockton then urged the City Council to proceed with the call for bids
on the plans as submitted by the architect.
Rod Levin, Architect, stated that he had submitted one set of plans and specifi-
cations and bid documents for the Phase I of the Sinsheimer Pool Swimming Pool
Complex. He stated to further clarify the estimates that the plans and specifi-
cations included: 1) a 50 -meter pool; 2) instructional pool; 3) building;
4) decking; 5) retaining wall; 6) perimeter fencing; 7) area lighting; and 8)
total site grading, for the estimated cost of $822,530.00. He had included, for
the Council's consideration, a deductive Alternate No. 1, which would include:
1) instructional pool; 2) retaining wall; 3) portions of the concrete deck; and
4) related electrical and plumbing, for a net reduction of $141,712.00.
R.D. Miller, Administrative Officer, reminded the City Council that the Council
approved budget for the Sinsheimer Pool was $695,000.00. If you took the total
1 estimate prepared by Swanson's Specialty Service and deducted the estimated
amount for Alternate No. 1(instructional pool, etc.) and the other cost items
itemized by the architect, the Council would have a net cost estimate of $604,933.
By adding 10% for contingencies and 3% for inspection, the total went to $683,574,
not including architectural fees and landscaping. Finally, if you added contin-
gencies-and inspection to the total project, you would come up with a figure of
$929,459, plus remaining architectural fees-and landscaping. Therefore, he
recommended that the Alternate No. 2, presented by Jim Stockton, be adopted and,
if the bids came in as estimated, the Council could delete Alternate No. 1 and
add approximately $80,000 to the budget for this project.
Councilman Settle stated that he would support the pool project and would
authorize the call for bids as proposed with Alternate No. 1.
Councilman Dunin stated he too, would support the pool in concept, but he felt
that there should be some community support in dollar support or in kind labor
to support the pool construction.
Jan Goodrich, Aquatics S.L.O., stated that her group would be starting to
contact service clubs, contractors, etc., to get community support, as this
was the first time that they -had a complete set of plans and specifications to
work with and felt sure that they would get some solid commitments on various
items in the bid.
Councilman Petterson stated that the pool was needed for recreation of people
living in San Luis Obispo. He felt that the City had a responsibility to
provide this recreation and he felt that the Council should proceed now as con-
struction costs were not getting any cheaper.
Councilman Jorgensen stated that he too would support the past commitments of
the City Council's actions in developing the pool. He felt that the pool was
needed for the citizens of San Luis Obispo and he would authorize a call for
bids.
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December 13, 1977
Page 3
Mayor Schwartz felt that the Council should call for bids only without
Alternate.No. 1, as the entire project was almost a quarter of a million
dollars over the budget of six months ago.
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, that
the City Council accept the plans and specifications as presented and
authorize the call for bids, including Alternate No. 1.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilman Petterson, Jorgensen, Dunin and Settle
NOES: Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
3. At this time the City Council held a public hearing on the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission to rezone properties in the South Central
Area of the City in order to have the zoning conform to the recently adopted
General Plan of the City and to receive proposals for future changes to the
City's General Plan.
Terry Sanville, Associate Planner, then reviewed for the City Council the
actions taken by the Planning Commission in recommending the new zoning for
the Central-Area. The Council previously considered the North Central Area
and tonight the Council would consider the South Central Area.
Terry Sanville stated that the zoning as presented were recommended to them by
the Planning Commission. He reviewed 11 problem areas for the City Council.
In some cases, the Planning Staff disagreed with the Planning Commi_ssion's
recommendations.
Mayor Schwartz stated that the City Council would consider the rezoning
designations of the various areas of the City which would include the 11 areas
recommended by the Planning Commission as problem areas.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
AREA 1 — PORTIONS OF THE BLOCKS BETWEEN PEPPER STREET AND JOHNSON AVENUE ON
HIGUERA, MARSH AND PACIFIC STREETS
Terry Sanville stated that the General Plan Land Use Element designated this
area for office use and consistent zoning would be "Professional Office ".
Besides offices, the "Professional Office" Zone allows R -2 (medium density
residential) uses with a use permit. The existing zoning was "Professional.
Office ". He continued that the existing land use was mainly houses and
apartments. R -2 densities predominate, with a few R -1 and R -3 densities and
isolated offices. Offices, retail and other higher density uses predominate
along Johnson Avenue at the other end of these three blocks. Railroad tracks
along Pepper form a barrier between this area and the property to the
northeast.
The Planning Commission, by majority vote, agreed to rezone the northern
frontage of Johnson Avenue from the.creek to Higuera Street "Professional
Office" and Pismo, Pacific, Marsh and Higuera, R -2.
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Terry Sanville stated that the Staff supported the Planning Commission's '
recommendation to retain "Professional Office" Zone along the northern frontage
of Johnson Avenue and to designate other properties fronting Higuera; Marsh,
Pacific and Pismo, R -2. Before these properties could be zoned R -2; the City
must amend its General Plan to show them as medium density residential.
Dr. Regina Austin, Central Rehabilitation Clinic on Marsh Street, urged the
City Council to rezone her property to "Professional Office ", as she operated
a handicap clinic and felt that zoning to R -2 would hurt any future plans she
might have to expand her clinic. She stated that she also owned the dwelling
to the rear of her present clinic which she hoped to be able to use for
rehabilitation purposes.
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December 13, 1977
Page 4
Lester Skinner, property owner, Marsh and Pacific Streets, urged the Council
to rezone his property to "Professional Office" rather than R -2. He stated
that, due to the age of the improvements and the possibility of recycling to
office uses, he felt that the property would never recycle to residential
uses..
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Settle stated that he would support the Planning Commission's
recommendation to "Professional Office" and R -2, but he was concerned with the
problem of expansion of the Central Rehabilitation Clinic.
Councilman Dunin stated he too supported the Planning Commission's recommenda-
tion, but was also concerned regarding the possible expansion of the Clinic.
Councilman Petterson stated that he would support the Planning Commission's
recommendation, but felt that the property on Marsh Street between Marsh and
the railroad should be zoned something other than R -2, as traffic on Marsh
Street made this property untenable for residential uses.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he too would support the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
Mayor Schwartz stated he would support the Planning Commission's recommenda-
tion, but also agreed with Councilman Petterson's comments regarding Marsh
Street.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the City.
Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation for AREA 1, but
designate the Clinic property "Professional Office" and amend the General
Plan to conform to the zoning.
Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Dunin
NOES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Mayor Schwartz, that the City
Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation and authorize an
amendment to the General Plan to conform to zoning.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilmen Petterson, Dunin
ABSENT: None
The City Staff was asked to look further into the matter of zoning on Marsh
Street between Johnson Avenue and the railroad right =of -way.
AREA 2 - PISMO STREET, OSOS TO CHORRO STREETS
' The General Plan Land Use Element designated the property fronting on the
south side of Pismo Street between Chorro and Osos Streets as medium density
residential. The consistent zoning would be R -2. The Land Use Element
designated the property fronting the northern side of Pismo Street as medium
density residential and "Professional Office ". Consistent zoning would be R -2
and "Professional Office ". The existing zoning on this property was R -4 .
(high density residential) allowing up to 24 -units per acre. The existing
land use was mostly medium density residential with a few offices. Housing
densities ranged from R -2 to above R -4. The block between Morro and Chorro
was dominated by the Casa Grande Apartments, with a density higher than
25 -units per acre.
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December 13, 1977
Page 5
The Planning Commission by a 5 to 2 vote recommended to the City.Council, that
both sides of Pismo Street between Osos and Chorro Streets be zoned R -3 and
that a General Plan amendment be initiated.
Terry Sanville stated that the Planning Staff supported the Planning
Commission recommendation to zone a majority of the lots fronting Pismo Street
between Osos and Chorro to R -3. However, since the General Plan designated
the area for medium density residential, the plan would have to be amended
before R -3 zoning could be established. He also stated that the Council should
rezone the property at the northeast corner of Pismo and Chorro Street from
R -4 to "Professional Office ". This zoning was consistent with the adopted
General Plan and no amendments would be required.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
The City Clerk presented a. letter from Valerie Endres, Realtor with Polin-
Truchan- Cooper Realty, requesting that the property at 866 Pismo Street,'on
the north side between Morro and Chorro Street, be retained in the R =3
zoning instead of "Professional Office" as recommended by the Staff, as she
felt there was a need for recycling of residences and not additional office
spaces.
Frank Canaan, 1020 Pismo Street, stated that he was opposed to the recommended
"Professional Office" zoning. He felt that the property should be zoned for
some residential use.
R.W. Solomon, 770 Islay Street, felt that the R -2 zoning was too low a
density. He felt that, due to the proximity of downtown and due to the lack
of parking, this had caused this area to-become more business oriented. He
recommended that the zoning of "Professional Office" be approved.
Ed Salas, 1346 Morro Street, urged the City Council to zone his property R -4,
as he had invested quite a bit of money in his property and felt that if it
were zoned other than R -4 it would affect his future and the future of his
family.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
Councilman Petterson stated that he supported the Planning Commission's
recommendation with "Professional Office" at the corner of Chorro and Pismo
Streets.
Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz, all agreed with the
statements by Councilman Petterson, so by consensus, AREA 2 was zoned as
recommended.
The Mayor decided that AREA 3, 4 and 5, due to their proximity, would be
taken at one portion of the hearing.
AREA 3 - NORTH SIDE OF PACIFIC STREET, BROAD TO NIPOMO STREET
Terry Sanville stated that the General Plan Land Use Element designated this
block along the full length of Pacific for office use and consistent zoning
would be "Professional Office Scolari's Grocery was within the area
designated as "Professional Office ". The existing zoning was C/R and the
existing land use for the half block in question was for parking and Scolari's
Market. '
The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend to the City Council
that the Scolari's Market property at Broad and Pacific Streets be rezoned.
C /R, and the Planning Staff supported the Planning Commission recommendation.
However, the Staff stated that the Council would have to initiate an amendment
to the General Plan to show this area as Commercial /Retail.
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December 13, 1977
Page 6
AREA 4 - PACIFIC STREET, NIPOMO STREET TO ARCHER STREET
The General Plan Land Use Element designated these blocks, Emerson School
excluded, for office use. Consistent zoning would be "Professional Office ".
The existing.zoning on the two blocks from Nipomo to Carmel was R -4 and the
block between Carmel and Archer was zoned M (Manufacturing). The blocks
1 between Nipomo and Carmel were solidly residential. Densities ranged from
R -1 to above R -4. Emerson School was next to this residential area on the
south side of Pacific Street between Nipomo and Beach Street. The block bet-
ween Carmel and Archer was largely developed with service /commercial uses.
There were several houses in the middle of the block on the south side of the
street.
The Planning Commission unanimously agreed to recommend to the City Council
that they initiate a General Plan amendment and zone the 300 block on Marsh
Street C /R,.and the 300 block on Pacific Street (both sides of the street)
C /H, and also to zone the Pacific Street frontage opposite Emerson School to
Carmel Street R -3, rather than "Professional Office ".
Terry Sanville stated the Planning Staff disagreed with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission, and recommended that properties fronting Pacific Street
between Carmel and Nipomo Streets, excluding the Emerson School site, be zoned
R -2. R -2 zoning was consistent with the adopted General Plan. The reasons
for the Staff's recommendation was the mixture of R -2 and R -3 densities.
Based on field studies, it appeared that the majority of parcels were developed
with R -1 and R -2 uses. The .R -2 zoning would allow some additional development
on the existing lots, but it would also help stabilize the architectural char-
acter of the area. The draft General Plan historic element showed several
homes in this area as being architecturally significant. Lower density zoning
would encourage long -term maintenance and preservation of the units.
AREA 5 - PISMO STREET, ARCHER TO BROAD STREET
The General Plan Land Use Element designated these blocks, Emerson School
excluded, as medium density residential. (The area designated office on
Pismo Street near Broad was not in question). Consistent zoning would be R -2,
which would.allow up to 12 -units per acre. The existing zoning was R -3. The
south side of Pismo between Archer and Carmel was zoned R -2. A portion of
the block between Nipomo and Broad was zoned R -4. Existing land use was
described.
The City Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that a General
Plan amendment be initiatedto leave the area R -3, since this apparently is the
way the property owners desired the zoning.
Terry Sanville stated that the Planning Staff disagreed with the Planning
Commission's recommendation and recommended that properties fronting Pismo
should be zoned R -2. This zoning was consistent with the adopted General Plan.
Of 28 parcels which fronted on this section of Pismo Street, only 4 were devel-
oped with residential uses which exceeded R -2 density. The remaining 24 lots
were developed with older single - family homes. The R -2 zoning would allow some
additional development on existing lots and would also help stabilize the area
as a medium density neighborhood. Also, the proposed R -2 zoning would promote
usage which would be most compatible with existing development along Buchon
Street.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open on AREAS 3, 4, 5 and the
surrounding quadrant.
Steve Clensos hoped that the Council would keep the density lower than
recommended by the Planning Commission. He would prefer the R -1 density,
but he could go along with R -2.
Richard Brown, 649 Pismo Street, urged that the City Council retain the R -3
zoning, as he bought this property for income property upon his retirement.
He stated that the 2.9 concerned citizens of Pismo Street had filed with the
Planning Commission a petition asking for R -3 zoning, rather than R -2.
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December 13, 1977
Page 7
Bill Loper, 266 Luneta Drive, property owner Beach and
he would support the higher density recommended by the
on his property. He felt that he would lose half the
if the Planning Commission down -zoned from R -4 to R -3,
reduced, if down to R -2. He asked the City Council to
R -4 zoning.
Pacific, stated that
Planning Commission
aalue of his property
and would be further
again consider the
Charles Storni, 1717 Johnson Avenue, property
owner 566 Pacific Street,
objected to the reduction
in the density from
R -4 to R -3, and now to the
Staff's recommended R -2.
He felt he could never
come out financially at
R -2 uses. He stated that
the uses adjacent to
his property were presently
developed to R -4 density.
He urged the zoning
to remain R -4.
Lester Taylor, Pacific and Carmel Streets, urged the City Council to leave the
property R -4 and not change it to R -3 as recommended by the Planning Commission.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
AREA 3 - THE NORTH SIDE OF PACIFIC STREET, BROAD TO NIPOMO
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission and Staff.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Petterson, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AREA 4 - PACIFIC STREET, NIPOMO STREECTO ARCHER STREET '
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the City
Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to initiate a
General Plan amendment to zone the 300 block of Marsh Street, C /R; and the 300
block of Pacific Street, C /H; and further that the Council zone the Pacific
Street frontage opposite Emerson School to Carmel Street, R -3, rather than
"Professional Office ".
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Petterson, Settle and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Jorgensen
ABSENT: None
AREA 5 - PISMO STREET, ARCHER TO BROAD
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the
City Council adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation to initiate a
General Plan amendment and leave the area R -3.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Dunin, Petterson, Settle '
NOES: Councilman Jorgensen, Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
At this time, 8:55 P.M., Mayor Schwartz declared a recess.
At 9:05 P.M., the meeting reconvened with all Councilmen present.
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December 13, 1977
Page 8
At this time the City Council considered Items 6, 7 and 11.
6 - BROAD STREET. HIGH STREET NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL AREA
Terry Sanville stated that the General Plan Land Use Element designated the
properties in question as medium density residential. Consistent zoning would
be R -2, allowing up to 12 -units per acre. The existing zoning was C/N
1 (commercial /neighborhood), and existing land use was a mix of commercial,
office and residential uses (including two service stations and housing that
varies from R -1 to R -4 in density).
The Planning Commission recommended to the City Council that they initiate a
General Plan amendment to leave the entire area zoned C /H.
Terry Sanville stated that the Planning Staff disagreed with this recommenda-
tion and recommended that the Council retain C/N zoning on a majority of the
area under question, but that three areas (Broad Street on the east side bet-
ween High and Upham and the first two lots on Broad Street, between Upham
and Church be R -2). Otherwise, the balance would be C/N which would be consis -t-_.
tent with the adopted General Plan.
AREA 7 - 2121 SANTA BARBARA STREET (FORMERLY POOR RICHARD'S PRESS)
Terry Sanville stated that this property fell on the line between an area
designated by the land use element of the General Plan as service commercial/
light industrial and one designated neighborhood commercial. Consistent zoning
in the first case would be C/H or M, and in the second case, C /N. The
existing zoning of the area was M (Manufacturing). The property in question
was the former location of "Poor Richard's Press ", a small retail establishment
existed on the back part of the lot. It was flanked north and south by retail
uses and the area was chiefly commercial, dominated by Pacific Home Improvement
across Santa Barbara Street. It was his understanding that the property owner
intended to use the property as a retail grocery store (the type which would
clearly fit in the C/N Zone and conditionally permitted in the C/H Zone). He
continued that the Planning Commission unanimously agreed to accept Staff's
recommendation to zone the subject property on Santa Barbara Avenue to C /N.
The Planning Staff recommended that the City Council support the Planning
Commission's recommendation to rezone this one property from M to C /N. The
action would require that the Council interpret the exact location of the
boundary between the C/N and service commercial..area shown in the General
Plan. In Staff's opinion, the General Plan need not be amended to approve
this rezoning.
AREA 11 - HIGUERA STREET, BIANCHI LANE TO SOUTH STREET
The General Plan Land Use Element designated this area as service commercial/
light industrial. Consistent zoning would be C/H or M. Most of the property
in question was zoned M. The corner of South and Higuera.was zoned C /H;.
except for a small mobile home park and a house near the north end of the
area, the block was developed with various commercial uses.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City.Council zone
this area to M zoning on the west side of Higuera, betweaiHigh and South
Streets.
Terry Sanville stated that the City Planning Staff disagreed with the Planning
Commission's recommendation and recommended that the property on the west side
of Higuera Street between High and South Street be rezoned from M (Manufactur-
ing) to C/H (service commercial), which would be consistent with the adopted
General Plan. Staff had consistently proposed C/H zoning along specific.
sections of major arterial streets where good customer exposure was needed to
encourage appropriate service.commercial development.. Land use along this
section of Higuera Street attracted a significant number of retail customers
and benefit from the street exposure. The existing land uses in this area
were generally allowed within the proposed C/H zoning. In the long -term this
area should be further developed with customer - oriented uses. The C/H zone
was the most appropriate zoning which would achieve this goal.
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December 13, 1977
Page 9
Mayor Schwartz declared the-public hearing open on this quadrant of the City
with specific Problem Areas 6, 7 and 11.
A. Volny, 1920 Broad Street, objected to the Staff recommendation to rezone
his property R -2. He felt the Council should follow the Planning Commission
recommendation to zone the entire area C /N. He felt the area had been
slowly developing to commercial uses, and families would not want to move ,
into a business area on a high- speed, wide highway.
Warren Johnson, 1901 -1907 Broad Street, supported the Planning Commission's
recommendation to leave the property zoned C/N as his tenants did serve the
neighborhood.
David Bowen supported the Planning Commission's recommendation to leave the
property zoned C /N, as this was a business street and residential development
should not be encouraged..
Kenneth Jones, 664 -668 Upham Street, urged the Council.to accept the Planning
Commission's recommendation and leave the property C /N, as he was presently
operating a business from this property, and if the zoning were changed and
something happened to his property, he would be unable to continue his business.
Gerard Parsons, representing San Luis Mill and Lumber Company and all of
the property owners in Area 11 (Higuera Street from Bianchi Lane to South
Street), stated that he and his neighbors agreed with the recommendation of
the Planning Commission to let this zoning stay M (Manufacturing) and not
change it to C/H as recommended by the City Staff. He continued that several
of these properties were in a classification for use as heavy commercial and
that if the zoning were changed and something were to happen to the property,
they would be unable to continue their operation. For example, in his own
case, while it was true that the C/H Zone allowed lumber sales, they were in
the manufacturing business and they wished to be able to continue in that ,
type of business. He stated that he and a number of.his neighbors felt that
the change in zoning from M to C/H would jeopardize their ability to continue
business in this area. They did not feel that removing economic incentive
from property owners was good zoning for the City of San Luis Obispo.
Paul Porter., Area 6, 2012 Broad Street, felt that this area was a poor
street to develop residential dwellings. He felt it was no good for that
purpose or for families and felt that the Council should accept the recommend-
ation of the Planning Commission and leave the area C /N.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
AREA _6 - BROAD STREET, HIGH STREET (NEIGHBORHOOD /COMMERCIAL AREA)
Councilman Petterson stated that he would support the Planning Commission's
recommendation due to the development that had been going on in the area and
the fact that Broad Street was no longer a neighborhood or collector street,
but was a major thoroughfare of the community.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he would support the Staff recommendation so
as not to encourage additional business growth in the residential areas.
Councilman Settle stated he would support the Planning Commission's
recommendation.
Councilman Dunin also - stated he would support the Planning Commission's '
recommendation due to the change in character on Broad Street. .
Mayor Schwartz agreed that the Planning Commission recommendation was accept-
able to him.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the City
Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendation in Area 6 to C/N Zoning.
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December 13, 1977
Page 10
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Petterson, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Jorgensen
' ABSENT: None
AREA 7 - 2121 SANTA BARBARA STREET
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
City Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation on the designa-
tion of this property to C /N.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Petterson, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Petterson, seconded by Councilman Dunin, that the
City Council accept the Planning Commission recommendation to zone the area to
M or Manufacturing.
Motion lost on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Petterson, Dunin
NOES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle and Mayor Schwartz
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
City Council accept the Staff recommendation to rezone the property to C /H.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Petterson and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilman Dunin
ABSENT.: None
AREA 8 - NORTHWEST CORNER OF BROAD STREET AND FUNSTON AVENUE
Terry Sanville stated that the General Plan Land Use Element designated this
quarter block as medium density residential. Consistent zoning would be R -2,
allowing up to 12 -units per acre. The existing zoning on the three properties
in question was "P -0" (Professional Office), a zone that allowed R -2 uses with
a use permit. There were two houses on two of the lots and an office on the
corner of Broad and Funston. The neighborhood to the south and west was single
family residential. The east side of Broad Street was commercial.
The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the City Council retain
the "Professional Office" zoning and initiate. General Plan amendments to
rezone the balance of the area to "Professional Office ". The Planning Staff
recommends that the City Council support the Planning Commission in.this
specific case to retain the "Professional office" zoning for this area,
which would require the Council to initiate an amendment to the-General Plan
to show this area as "Professional Office ".
Russ Johnson, property owner, asked when was the City Council going to require
the enforcement of occupancies in the R -1 Zone.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Petterson, that the
City Council accept the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone
the northwest corner of Broad Street and Funston Avenue to "Professional
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Office" and initiate a consistent General Plan amendment.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Petterson, Jorgensen, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AREA 9 -.THE SOUTH STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
Terry Sanville stated that this area, a large undeveloped property on the
south side of South Street, from Meadow Street'to west of KATY Street was
designated in the land use element in accordance with a previously adopted
Specific Plan for the area. This designated the South Street frontage as
medium high density, a band of Conservation /Agriculture, a band of medium
density residential, and the south side next to the City Limit as low
density residential and Conservation /Agriculture. Consisting zoning would
be R -3, A /C, R -2, R -1 and A /C, respectively. The property was presently
zoned M except for a strip of R -1 along the southern edge. The property
was presently used for grazing, except for one house and a radio tower. South
Street Hill was at the southern edge of the property. There were residential
areas and Meadow Park on the eastern side and a partially developed industrial
area to the west.
The Planning Commission recommended that the City Council adopt the zoning
consistent with the amended South Street Specific Plan.
Terry Sanville stated that the Planning Staff recommended that the City
Council support the Planning Commission's recommendation to zone this area
consistent with the amended South Street Specific Plan.
AREA 9 - SOUTH STREET SPECIFIC PLAN AREA
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
City Council adopt the Planning Commission's recommendation to rezone the
property consistent with the amended South Street Specific Plan recently
adopted by the Council and authorize-the initiation of a General Plan amend-
ment if necessary.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle, Petterson, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
AREA 10 - WOODBRIDGE STREET (BAILEY BRIDGE PROPERTY)
The General Plan Land Use Element designated the part of this area fronting
on Woodbridge as service commercial /light industrial. Consistent zoning would
be C /H.or M. The southern part of the property in question was designated
for Agriculture /Conservation, and consistent zoning would be A /C. The property
was presently zoned M (Manufacturing). The property's Woodbridge frontage
was the site of Bailey Bridge Company. Materials for this business reportedly
were stored occasionally along a private road leading to the rear of the
property. A cemetery bordered the property to the west. Higher parts of the
property in question and neighboring hillsides were used for grazing. There
were a few scattered homes and other structures to.the south and east. The
Planning Commission reviewed the proposed zoning for this property at four
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public hearings and recommended that the City Council rezone the Bailey
Bridge Company property on Woodbridge Street in conformance with the General
Plan, a combination of M on Woodbridge Street, and A /C -40 zoning on the hill-
side portion of the property. The City Planning Staff recommended that the
Council support the Planning Commission's recommendation to retain M zoning
on the northern portion of the Bailey Bridge property and establish A /C -40
zoning on the hillside portion of the property. The proposed zoning would
be consistent with the General Plan and no amendment to the General Plan
would be required.
Terry Sanville stated that the reasons for the Planning Commission's action
was that the proposed zoning was consistent with the adopted General Plan.
The intent of the General Plan was to establish permanent Agriculture/Con-
servation areas in steeply sloping portions of the City. The creek along
the rear of Bailey Bridge storage yard was the most appropriate division
line between industrial and agricultural uses. The hillside area south of
the creek was not suitable for urban types of uses since:
a)-Natural slopes substantially exceed 30% slope in the area and the
City's grading ordinance does not provide for grading in areas where slopes
exceed 30 %.
b) The amount of grading required to establish an industrial use on
this hillside would be excessive and significantly alter the character of
South Street Hill. It was the General Plan's intent to retain the steeply
sloping portions of the hill in an open character.
c) The area had been identified by the City.'s:-Seismic Safety Element
as a site of a probable landslide. Finally, Terry Sanville stated that the
property should be zoned according to its development capability and consis-
tent with City land use policies. Based on current City development regula-
tions, it did not appear that this area was a suitable manufacturing site.
On the other hand, the majority of South Street Hill was used for grazing
of cattle and Agriculture /Conservation zoning had either been proposed or
had been adopted on portions of the Hill inside the City.Limits.
Mayor Schwartz declared the public hearing open.
Fred Hamlin, Bailey Bridge property owner, objected to the City's taking
412 acres of his property without compensation by zoning the land to A /C -40,
which he felt was in violation of the United States Constitution. He was
opposed to the A /C -10. He urged the Council to leave his property alone
and leave the zoning M (Manufacturing).
L. Lenger, questioned zoning on his property located west-of Broad Street,
south of Lawrence and north of Perkins Lane, presently zoned R -1 and shown on
the General Plan as medium density. He would accept the R -2 as suggested by
the Planning Staff.
Terry Sanville stated that Mr. Lenger's property was not in Area 10, but could
be discussed following the Area 10 discussion.
Homer Hamlin, Bailey Bridges, opposed the recommendation to zone 41� acres
of their property to A /C -40 which he felt was literally confiscating his
property. He felt that the A /C -40 looked stupid when you apply it to a 411 acre
parcel of land. Where was the planning logic in this recommended action? He
urged the City Council to leave the property zoned M (Manufacturing).
Mayor Schwartz declared the public:hearing closed.
AREA 10 - WOODBRIDGE STREET (BAILEY BRIDGE PROPERTY)
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, that the City Council accept the recommenda-
tion of the Planning Commission to zone the property M (Manufacturing) and the
rear portion to A /C -40.
Motion lost for lack of a second.
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Councilman Dunin stated he was opposed to any A/C Zoning in principle. He
felt it was wrong and felt that it was the same as taking land without just
compensation and he felt that the City Council was travelling on dangerous
ground in constantly taking property development rights away from the property
owners by using the A/C Zoning.
Councilman Jorgensen stated he felt that A/C Zoning was legal and was an
accepted zone for land uses.
The City Council then held a long discussion on A/C zoning, particularly
any standards that had been established for development of A/C Zone
Classifications.
On motion of Councilman Jorgensen, seconded by Councilman Settle, that the
City Council approve the Planning Commission's recommendation with a refine-
ment in the boundary between A/C and the M Zone.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Jorgensen, Settle and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: Councilmen Dunin, Petterson
ABSENT: None
On the Lenger Parcel on Broad Street, it was moved by Councilman Petterson,
seconded by Councilman Settle, that the matter be referred back to the
Planning Commission for study of possible zoning and recommendations to the
City Council, with the study to include access, circulation, etc.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Petterson, Settle, Jorgensen, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Staff was also requested to again ask the Planning Commission to restudy
Marsh Street between Johnson Avenue and the railroad, concerning "Professional
Office" or residential zoning.
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Jorgensen, the follow-
ing Ordinance was introduced: Ordinance No. 734 (1977 Series), an ordinance
of the City of San Luis Obispo amending the Official Zone Map of the City
to rezone property in the South Central Area.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmen Settle, Jorgensen, Petterson, Dunin and Mayor Schwartz
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor
Schwartz adjourned the meeting at 11:15 P.M. I
APPROVED: January 18, 1978
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