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REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1982 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
' PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ROLL CALL
''Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane- Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; George Thacher,
City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; Toby Ross, Community
Development Director; Terry Sanville, Senior Planner;
Alondra Oubre, Cultural Heritage Committee Staff Member;
Don Englert, Police Captain
C O N S E N T C A L E N D A R
C -1 CLAIMS AGAINST THE:CITY
'Oh motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
claims against the city for the month of December 1982 be approved and
ordered paid subject to the approval of the City Administrative Officer.
Motion carried, all ayes.
C -2 COUNCIL MINUTES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following minutes be approved as amended: Tuesday, October 26, 1982 -
5:30 p.m.; Tuesday, October 26, 1982 - 7:00 p.m.; Monday, November 8,
1982 - 12:10 p.m. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -3 )CONTRACT PAY ESTIMATES
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, contract
pay estimates and change orders be approved and ordered paid. Motion
carried, all ayes.
C -4' CLAIM AGAINST THE CITY.- A..GENTILE
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
claim against the city by Andrew Gentile in the amount of $885.29 for
property damage to motorcycle allegedly caused by oil on pavement at
Foothill and Chorro Streets be denied. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -5 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION - MILO TAPPA
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 49.97 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo thanking
Street Superintendent Milo Tappa for his many contributions and services
to the City of San Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunnin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -6 APPOINTMENT TO THE CULTURAL HERITAGE COMMITTEE
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, to
confirm the appointment of Gloria Heinz to the Cultural Heritage-Commit-
tee as recommended by the City Administrative Officer. Motion carried,
all ayes.
C -7 PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS - STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT,- OSOS
STREET AND SANTA BARBARA
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
plans and specifications for "STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT - OSOS
STREET AND SANTA BARBARA "; 'city plan no. G -38; bid estimate $45,574,
without contingencies, be approved and staff authorized to call for
bids. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -8 REPORT ON BIDS - PETROLEUM PRODUCTS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
petroleum products contract for 1982 -83 fiscal year be awarded to J. B.
Dewar, Inc. as recommended by staff. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -9 WATER SYSTEM IMPROVEMENTS.- HOUSING AUTHORITY
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4998 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving the
agreement between the City and The City Housing Authority for the;City's
participation in the amount of $25,000 as part of the Quarterly Water-
line Improvement Project for the construction of a waterline in Toro and
Islay Streets.
Passed and adopted on; the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dunin, Dovey and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Upon general consensus the Council agreed that should the Housing
Authority funding not be received by the Housing Authority the $25,000
City funds would be frozen (5 -0).
C -10 PARKING AUTHORITY
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 4999 (1982 Series),
• resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo establishing
• Parking Authority for the City of San Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -11 WASTEWATER PLANT CO- GENERATION FACILITY
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5000 (1982.Series),
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a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving a
power purchase agreement with Pacific Gas and Electric Company in
connection with the wastewater plant co- generation facility and autho-
rizing the Mayor to sign.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT:. None
C -12 TRANSIT OPERATIONS
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
recommendations submitted -by the Mass Transportation Committee concerning
minor changes in transit operations be accepted and ordered received and
filed. Motion carried, all ayes.
C -13 WASTEWATER TREATMENT PROGRAM
A.- Ori'motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5001 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approving an
agreement between the City and California Polytechnic State University
for implementation of wastewater discharge pretreatment program.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey, Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
B.—On-motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following ordinance be introduced to print in synopsis form: Ordinance
No:'942 (1982 Series), an ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo
amending the Municipal Code concerning wastewater discharge regulations.
Introduced and passed to print on the following roll call vote:
'.''AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey,-Dunin-.and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
C -14 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONAL HOUSING
On motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by Councilman Griffin, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5002 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo supporting
the establishment of a student organizational'housing concept at Califor-
nia:Polytechnic State University-,.in San.Luis Obispo.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Settle, Griffin, Dovey', Dunin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None - .- .
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P U B L I C H E A R I N G S
1. TIME EXTENSION FOR TRACT 858
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommen-
dation to approve a 12 -month time extension to file the final map for
Tract 858 creating a 48 -lot residential subdivision located at 1800
Prefumo Canyon Road, R -1 -S zone, Bernard Duveneck, subdivider.'
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report
from the Planning Commission which on a 4 -0 vote recommended Council .
approve a 12 -month time extension subject to all previous findings and
conditions of tentative map approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Bob Vessely, representing the applicant, stated.he was available for any
questions and would urge the Council's approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by Councilman Settle, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5003 (1982 Series),
a resolution of-the Council of the.City of San Luis Obispo granting a
12 -month time extension to file final map for Tract 858.
Passed and adopted on.the following.roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dovey, Settle, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
2. TIME EXTENSION FOR TRACT 895 - LAGUNA GREEN
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission,recommen-
dation to approve a 6 -month time:extension to file the .final map for
Tract 895 (Laguna Green) creating a 33 -unit residential air -space
condominium subdivision located.at 1445 Prefumo Canyon Road, R -3 zone,
Laguna Lake Company, subdivider.
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the report
and stated the Planning Commission had on a 4 -0 vote supported Council
approval of a 6 -month extension subject to all previous findings and
conditions of tentative map approval and with Condition 16 revised.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
Bob Richmond, representing the applicant spoke in support of the project
and urged Council's approval.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilwoman Dovey, the
following resolution was introduced: Resolution No. 5004 (1982 Series),
a resolution of the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo granting
6 -month time extension to file final map for Tract 895 subject to all
previous findings and conditions of tentative map approval including
revision to condition 16.
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Dunin, Dovey, Griffin, Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
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3. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 940 - GROWTH MANAGEMENT REGULATIONS
Council held a public hearing to consider final passage of Ordinance No.
940, an ordinance revising the Growth Management Regulations limiting
the number of dwellings which may be authorized by building permits
(continued from 2/22/82 and 11/16/82).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, requested Council continue
' this item to the January 4, 1983, Council Meeting in order to allow
staff to review some recent legislation that could have an impact on the
Growth Management Regulations for the City. After brief discussion and
upon general consensus, Council continued this item to the January 4,
1983, Council Meeting for additional staff report (5 -0).
4. FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE NO. 941 - ZONING REGULATIONS AMENDMENTS
Council held a public hearing to consider the final passage.of.Ordinance
No. 941, an ordinance revising the Zoning Regulations concerning proce-
dures, property development standards and uses allowed in various zones
(continued from 8/31/82, 9/21/829 10/26/82 and 11/16/82).
Toby'Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the Zoning
Regulations Amendments stating Council had reviewed this on several
occasions and it was now ready for its final passage.
Mayor-Billig declared the public hearing open.
No one spoke for or against the proposed Zoning Regulations.
Mayor Billig declared the public closed.
Councilman Settle stated that he would be unable to support the ordi-
nance in its final form as he'felt it was too restrictive in nature with
' regard to down zoning and reduction in density making many properties
non- conforming.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilwoman Dovey, seconded by
'Councilman Dunin, to give final passage to Ordinance 941..,
Finally passed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: -Councilmembers Dovey, Dunin, Griffin and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilman Settle
ABSENT: None
5: HISTORIC RESOURCES CRITERIA
Council considered a resolution establishing historic resources criteria
as recommended by the Cultural Heritage Committee.
Alondra Oubre, staffinember for the Cultural Heritage Committee, reviewed
the Council Agenda Report (file 4452) and historic resources criteria
which were being left flexible enough to-allow for a significant amount
of judgement. Councilman Settle commended the staff for a job well done
and stated he was anxious to move ahead with the project.
' Councilwoman Dovey stated the committee would be proceeding diligently
She urged staff to proceed with the preparation of an ordinance establish-
ing criteria and a permanent Cultural Heritage Committee.
After brief discussion it was moved by:Councilman Griffin, seconded by
Councilman. Dunin; to adopt the following resolution: Resolution No.
5005 (1982 Series), a resolution of the Council of the City of.San Luis
Obispo establishing historic resources criteria as part of a City wide
historic survey program. .
Passed and adopted on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Griffin,..Dunin; Dovey, Settle and.Mayor Billig
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
6. P.C.C. ADVERTISING PROPOSAL
Council considered a'resolution to approve an agreement with Paul Karlen
Communications Design to provide advertising services for the Promo-
tional Coordinating Committee for the.end of fiscal year 1982 -83:,
Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer.and.staff.member.to. the
Promotional Coordinating Committee, reviewed the Council Agenda Report
(file 41059), with the recommendation that the.Council.adopt the proposed
agreement. The Promotional Coordinating Committee had recommended the
contract be for the full amount.of.$28,500... This included those monies
left remaining in the account after subtracting the expenditures for
advertisements in Sunset Magazine and the Los Angeles:Times. He would
further recommend that $2500 of the $28,500 be witheld until Council had
an opportunity to review the matter of printing City of San Luis Obispo
maps. The Chamber of Commerce in the past had matched city funds to
print the maps on .a 50/50 basis.
Margaret Bond, member of the Promotional Coordinating Committee, spoke
in support of the agreement.and.was available.for any questions.
Councilman Griffin stated he would urge the Promotional•Coordinating
Committee to periodically report back to the City Administrative Offi-
cer, monitoring the expenses of the advertising company, as this is a
real departure from current policy.
Councilman Dunin agreed with Councilman Griffin; he felt this was a
sizable departure from current policy, and he would like to see a Study
Session with the Promotional Coordinating Committee to discuss the
advertising policy.
Councilman Settle stated he could also support a Study Session prior to
making determination on this item.
Councilwoman Dovey stated she was strongly in support of the agreement
and the committee had spent many months in making its.decision. She
reminded the Council, too, that the contract would only be for the
remainder of this fiscal year which was less than.6 months.':
Councilman Dunin felt a Study Session was necessary as he wished•to
relook at the entire policy and the basic structure of the Promotional
Coordinating Committee. He felt there might be a lack of expertise with
the current members on the committee insofar as advertising was concerned.
After brief discussion it was moved by Councilman. Griffin, seconded by
Councilwoman Dovey, to adopt the resolution approving the contract with
Karlen Communications Design..
Motion failed on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Councilmembers Griffin and Dovey
NOES: Councilmembers Dunin,.Settle and.Mayor Billig
ABSENT: None
On motion of Councilman Dunin, seconded by Councilman Settle, to contin-
ue this item for a joint Study Session with the Promotional Coordinating
Committee at the first available Study Session of the City Council.
Motion carried on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Dunin; Settle and Mayor Billig
NOES: Councilmembers Dovey and Griffin
ABSENT: None
7. HILLSIDE PLANNING PROGRAM
Council held a public hearing to consider the Hillside Planning Program
concerning preservation of open space areas and limiting development on
hillsides surrounding the San Luis Obispo•community (continued from
11/23/82).
Toby Ross, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the Hillside
Planning Program explaining the six areas to be discussed: 1)- Yancy's
Hill, 2)- Luneta Drive, 3)- High School area near the Hospital, 4)-
Goldtree Tract, 5)- Southwood Drive, and 6)- Maino /Madonna properties.
--He was recommending that the Council open the hearing, accept all public
testimony, then close the public portion.of the hearing; and continue
the'meeting to January 11, 1983.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing open.
John Ashbaugh, 979 Osos Street; spoke to Area 5, the Southwood Drive
Area, and stated he was representing the.property owners Roger Brown and
Doctor Charles Putman. He questioned if the paragraph on page 25 of the
report concerning sensitive sites was the only recommended text addition.
Staff replied it was, although other criteria would apply as well which
is found in the beginning of the text as applied to all Hillside Planning
areas. Mr: Ashbaugh stated the owners were in support of the Planning
'Commission recommendation at this time and that staff's recommendation
would further limit the urban reserve line.
Susan Hubbard, representing the League of Women Voters, then read into
the record a letter dated December 7, 1982 as• follows:
'•'In keeping with our position.supporting orderly:land use, the
League of Women'Voters of San Luis Obispo has been historical -
ly concerned with hillside development policies and;- there-
fore, applauds the efforts of the City Council, Planning
Commission, and planning staff to develop a. comprehensive
hillside program. In particular.we: wish to encourage the'use
of specific plan overlays as proposed for the High School-
Hospital and Maino- Madonna areas.- We also believe that the
establishment of an urban reserve line as:an outer -boundary-to
development should define a hard edge between urban and.rural
uses, thus promoting a compact community through infilling,
and insuring service availability.
However, League has some concerns we hope you will consider as
you make your decisions today.
1): We oppose the Planning Commission's recommendation
regarding the Yancy's Hill area as inappropriate and unneces-
sary at this time. The area is not in proximity to existing
'J: commercial development in the city, and its expansion is
contrary to previously expressed goals of infill within .
exiting use areas'. Increased development in this area would
instead foster urban sprawl and would be against the.dictates
• of sound planning.
2). We feel that the Planning Commission support of a cultur-
al center in the Maino- Madonna area is premature. Other sites
are being considered (notably -the Fremont Theater) and:certain
key issues crucial to expansion in that area - (particularly the
'Marsh Street interchange) have not been resolved-. :The.econom-
ic 'impact on downtown San Luis Obispo has also been given only
scant consideration.
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3). We urge.you to set the.urban reserve line with regard to
technical standards such as slope, the water service line, and
fire response times rather:than in-response to:specific,
projects proposed at this time. Any future deviation from the
line should then be minimal and only according to criteria--.;,
previously established by the Council and after full consider-
ation of a specific project.
In- .light of the history of contention over these hillside ::
areas, we encourage the Council to take this excellent oppor;
tunity to take these areas out of the arena of confrontation,
so that property owners may have specific guidelines for the.
use of their land. We believe this would be of benefit both
to the City and its citizens. ".
Gini Allen, 191 Luneta Drive,.was concerned.with:the.Planning.Commis-
sions recommendations concerning.Yancy's and Madonna properties.. She
felt in both instances the:recommendations were premature. She applaud-
ed the Hillside Planning process as an: excellent step-in the .right
direction. She felt the Cultural Center was inappropriate at.the
Maino /Madonna site because it was not the hub of the City.
Wendy Mottman, 1865 Wilding Lane, located near the Hospital area, stated
she was in support of.the SP overlay as proposed by staff for this area.
She would also support Gini Allen's.comments.
Bob Vessely, representing the owners of the Royal Oak at 214 Royal Way,
also felt the Hillside.Planning Program was a step in the right,direc-
tion. The Royal Oak.Inn property owners were, however, objecting•to the
recommendations by Planning Commission and staff. He.suggested a
modification to the recommendation on page 90-to read "exclude WJUJ a
small area at the south.end of the Royal Oak Inn property within the
Urban Reserve." The development of this property would create new urban
problems but would be primarily a visual concern. The property.location
was lower than the pads that The Madonna Inn is already located on. He
felt the traffic would be minimal as a.signal was going in at Madonna
and Calle Joaquin. The proposal was consistent with all ordinances,
i.e. Zoning & Land Use Element, and would "encourage cultural, recreational
and entertainment facilities."
Richard Hendricks, 1643 Woodland Drive, spoke.in.suppor.t of the SP
overlay and would hope it would include the Nelson property as well.
The area was prone to.flooding and drainage.problems, and he.would like
to see this approach taken in its.entirety rather.than a piecemeal
basis.
Mrs. Seth Kinney, 2000 Bishop.Street,.spoke in support of hillside
development. She felt it was unfair to not allow people to build on the
hillside when she knows that it can be done with proper regulations to
insure necessary precautions. She-felt anyone should,be able to enjoy
the beauty of living on a hillside. She cited such places as Asia,
Europe.and Santa Barbara - where.development on hillsides did not destroy
their beauty. . .. . -
Ken Seger, 3146 Spring Court, applauded The League of Women Voters'
comments and asked for clarification of the definition of-Urban Reserve
Line.. He commented that even properties earmarked for possible annexa-
tion would still require a vote•of the people.to place them-in the City.
He asked what kind of cooperation could be expected between the City and
the County.
Ned Rogoway, resident. in Cambria and representing Alex Madonna, reviewed
the zoning history of the property. He felt the property was located in
the middle of the City, which would play.a key part in future City
growth. He reiterated that the statement prepared by them regarding the
development of the property was not a.proposal at.this time but that
they would like to be able to work with staff to develop a specific
plan. He was concerned with the Planning Commission and staff recom-
mendation with regard to the 5 acres. He would encourage the Council to
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adopt the Planning Commission recommendations on C -T -S zoning. The
property was ready for development, and he felt any concerns could be
mitigated. He then showed several slides and transparencies reviewing
the development location and its visual impact. The base line, not roof
line, would be located at the 355 -foot level. The development is
contingent upon the construction of the realignment of the Marsh Street
Interchange which was crucial to this project. Although it was not a
high priority on Cal.Trans list, he felt it would.be in the near future.
' Most of the development would not be on'the hillside portion, but rather
in the level areas. He showed some sketches showing the techniques used
in alpine villages as a possible design for this area. He said this
would be-contingent, of course, upon various city commission approvals.
It would not necessarily be.of-Swiss design; but rather a design agreeable
to both the developer and the City. Other possibilities.included,4
additional hotels, expanding the present Inn to accomodate - approximately
100 more rooms. It would increase efficiency for shops, meeting rooms
and hotel rooms. He stated the hotel is.now booked a year in advance.
The shops would not be competitive with the downtown stores but rather
would be tourist orientated. The tourist center he felt was an opportunity
for the City but could easily be taken out of the plans. Upon completion
of the-economic study, the City should recognize the definite need for
expansion in this area.
8:45,p.m•. Mayor Billig declared a recess.
9:02 p.m. the City Council reconvened all councilmembers present.
Anne Brown, 1885 Alrita Street, whose property was located in the
County, stated she was concerned about the Goldtree area..She felt it
was.imperative to have cooperation between the County and.the'City if
any future development-.would occur.in this area. The.area was subject
to slides, earth moving and slippage. She was also concerned the
Madonna area be looked at closely. She was very reticent about any
development on that hill in view.of.what the developer had already done
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by, constructing a.road, down the mountainside..
Roy Hanff also felt the hillside.planning :process was.a good one;.how-
ever, he had concerns on-the following pages: Page 5, paragraph 5 and 6;
page 9, Section A and C; page 15, Section C; page 18, 21, 22, 23, 27,
-28,:32, and-69.: .His primary concern with pages 18, 28.and 69 were the
statment "allowing other information to be obtained as.determined
necessary by the Community Development Director. " - He would dike to see
the statement added.to include the Planning Commission and Planning
Staff approvals. He was also:concerned with the high cost of obtaining
materials to review charged by,the City. It was becoming extremely
.costly and was discouraging public participation.
Vic Montgomery, representing the owners of Yancy's, had two primary
concerns: 1) The relationship of the property and its potential use to
the City's Growth Management objectives; and, 2) the suitability of the
property for the types of uses.allowable in the CT category. It was
. their.opinion, that the designation of a portion of the 26 -acre site as
CT.was consistent with.the City.'s Growth Management Objectives., The
hillside planning program indicated the General Plan "discourages the
.expansion of the City's economic base by:expanding commercial areas ".
To his knowledge there was no language discouraging expansion of.the
City's economic base. All language in the General Plan talked about
control and monitoring factors affecting.the.economic base. :Tourism was
an important part:of the City and should be encouraged. The.motel
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facilities in the City ran at 82% year -round occupancy'. This would
clearly show new tourist.accomodations were warranted.. The addition of
-120.moteL rooms to the existing stock of 1100 motel.rooms in the City
would provide jobs and revenue with little impact upon the City. The
McFadden-property was suitable:for.a motel addition to the existing
facilities. It would be a'well designed,;low profile project and faced
few building design limitations. :The opportunities for the City which
are offered as a part of the limited scale development were numerous and
would benefit all City residents. 1) Dedication of slope areas outside
development envelopes as permanent open space. Which would be approxi-
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mately 70% of the total property left as open space; 2) it would
eliminate the existing billboards at.the end,of the current -lease period
which was in-approximately-2 years; 3) provision of'conference facili-
ties needed to support existing levels of tourist trade in.the City;
and 4) improved emergency access to existing and.new. facilities, The
conceptual drawings show 120 units, single "story, low density;.."cottage
inn" designed in clusters of individual buildings. The plan also shows
a small conference facility -and additional parking within the existing
CT zone. He felt this to be an opportunity for the City with little
physical or visual impact with potential benefits being substantial. An
integral part of the proposal would also include a shuttle.seirvice from
the area to the downtown so it would not impact on the already crowded
parking conditions. The.proposal would fit in as a..part- of.the Land Use
Element which encourages cultural, recreational and entertainment'
facilities.
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Dr. Ben McAdams, one of the property owners for Yancy's, spoke in
support of the City's establishing a stronger tax base for the community
which will become considerably more critical in the future. The State
is now in a deficit mode. He also'stated there were over-600•rooms
being planned in the South County which could heavily impact the City of
San Luis Obispo as being the central economic base.of the County. At
the present time there is no place in the City that can provide for a
conference sit down dinner of 200.people or more... He.felt:the'.traffic
generated would not be a problem with the shuttle. The property develop-
ment would be located at the 175 =foot level and only visual.from':traffic
going north.
Doug Warshire, 2250 King Street; spoke-in opposition -of the Madonna/ -
Maino project: He felt the fundamental question is, do we want the
present San Luis Obispo or do we want a Swiss San Luis Obispo.like
Solvang.
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Robert Murisett, one of the property-owners of Yancy's, felt.this.was a
very sensitive development and that is why the initial plans were 1
showing cottages, bungalows and amenities that would add to the City of
San Luis Obispo. He felt that the project would not only maintain the
quality of life in San Luis Obispo, but would improve it.
Dan Lloyd, with MDW and representing the Fillilipino.and Twisselman
property spoke in support of the Goldtree Tract and would urge'the
Council to support the Planning Commission's recommendation. They were
in disagreement with staff's recommendation that the urban reserve line
be in the staff preferred location. Two primary points were: 1) The
dedication of the commonly held land outside of the urban reserve.line;
and 2) location of the urban reserve..line. He took exception especially
to page 44 of the initial Hillside Planning document Section G -4 -D with
reference to open space easements. He felt the City was requiring too
much dedication of the property when there was no need as there was no
threat to the City's urban line. He would request that all references
presently made to "commonly held land and land beyond the urban line" be
changed to " Goldtree Lots. ". He spoke to-the advantages of.having this
property annexed. He felt there would be better fire flow to the Alrita
area, a landscaped firebreak and would provide an additional. 100. =acres
for open space. He does feel-that-it needs to be a balanced an equitable
solution.
Vic Montgomery, had personal comments concerning the Madonna area, and
stated he had worked with Alex Madonna since 1978.. He.felt the Planning
Commission had recognized leaving the property outside the.urban reserve
line was a mistake then and it is-now. He would hope that the.Council
would concur as well. He did not feel the City should leave tlie'deci-
sion up to the County for future development. In the next 20 years the
Madonna properties would be a key to the'downtown. If you look At the
way the development is spreading from The Creamery to the Marsh Street
Interchange,'it is easily evident that this is the case and will be a
key. .
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City Council Minutes
Tuesday, December 7, 1982 - 7:00 p.m.
Page 11
Mrs. Seth Kenny again spoke to the Goldtree Area and urged the Council
to allow development on the hillside so that other people could appreci-
ate'the beauty of the hills.
Mayor Billig declared the public hearing closed.
Upon general concensus Council agreed that no additional public testimo-
ny would be taken concerning the Hillside.Planning process, to continue
the.-hearing for Council deliberation on each.of these parcels at its
meeting of January 11, 1983.
10:10 p.m. Mayor Billig adjourned the'meeting to closed session to
discuss litigation matters. 10:30 p.m. City Council reconvened in open
session, all Councilmembers present.
-:There being no further business to come before the City,Council, Mayor
....Billig.adjourned the meeting at 10:30 to Tuesday, December 14.At 5:15
p.m. in the Council Hearing Room..
P ela Voges, City ler
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2/15/83
M I N U T E S
ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1982 - 5:15 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM.STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
, ROLL-CALL .
Councilmembers
;Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron.Dunin, Robert Griffin, Allen
Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City
Attorney; Pamela Voges,•City C1erk;.Rudy Muravez, Finance
Director; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Ann McKibbin, Personnel
Director; Roger,Neuman, Police Chief; Dave Romero, Public
Works Director; Brad Hopkins, Acting Fire Marshall
:TEAM BUILDING
Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer, introduced:Dr.;Jim Lau,.who was
to give a presentation on team effectiveness. He is a full professor at
Cal Poly and included employment with the CIA, Federal Executive Institute,
and-. extensive -private.sector experience: Dr. Lau had volunteered his
time -this fall•with the.City's Management -Team at the management-confer-
,ence.at Asilomar:! This:was a good "starting off" point on Team Effec-
tiveness that had since led to development of an action plan. Tonight