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Home My WebLink About11-13-2019 PC Minutes - RescheduledCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, November 13, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, November 13, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Wulkan. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Robert Jorgensen, Steve Kahn, John McKenzie, Nicholas Quincey, Charles Stevenson, Vice-Chair Hemalata Dandekar and Chair Mike Wulkan Absent: None Staff: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Principal Planner Tyler Corey, Assistant City Attorney Charles Bell, and Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None 1.CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR DANDEKAR, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER STEVENSON, CARRIED 7-0 to approve the minutes of October 23, 2019. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.Project Address: 486 March & 545 Higuera; Case #: ARCH-0017-2019; Zone: C-D; March Higuera Mixed Use LLC owner/applicant. Review of a four-story mixed-use project consisting of approximately 5,209 square feet of commercial use on the ground floor and 55 residential units above, including provision of 10 percent low-income affordable units, an associated 20 percent density bonus, and a request for a standard incentive to apply affordable housing parking standards identified in Zoning Regulations Section 17.140.040.K. Project includes: a request for a mechanical parking lift; parking, landscaping, and site improvements; tree removals; and a categorical exemption from environmental review (CEQA). At the request of the applicant, this item will be continued to a date uncertain to allow applicant-proposed revisions to be incorporated into the project. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 November 13, 2019 3.Project Address: 2600 Broad; Case #: USE-0371-2019; Zone: C-R-SF; Nicholas Andre, applicant; Helios Dayspring, applicant; Natural Healing Center, applicant. Review of a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a Cannabis Retail Storefront with a categorical exemption from CEQA environmental review. Community Development Director Codron reviewed the unique nature and process to date for Cannabis permitting. Associate Planner Rachel Cohen and Contract Staff Planner Brandi Cummings presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant representative, Craig Smith, reviewed the site design, security, land use issues, and addressed questions concerning odor and signage raised by the Commission. Chair Wulkan opened the public hearing. Public Comments Nadel (no speaker slip received) Chair Wulkan closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR DANDEKAR, CARRIED 5-2 (Commissioner Stevenson and Chair Wulkan opposed) to adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A CANNABIS RETAIL STOREFRONT INCLUDING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AS REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2019 (2600 & 2640 BROAD STREET, FILE #USE-0371-2019)” with a modification to Condition 1 as follows with new language underlined: -The proposed use shall operate consistent with the project description and other supporting documentation submitted with this application unless otherwise conditioned herein, including, but not limited to: the Operations Plan; Chapter 9.10 of the City Municipal Code; and Section 17.86.080 (E) (5) (f) of the City Municipal Code. This use permit shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director if any reasonable written complaint is received from any citizen or from the Police Department or upon receipt of evidence that the use is not in compliance with conditions of approval and the Municipal Code. The Community Development Director may refer the complaint to the Planning Commission at his/her discretion and conditions of approval may be added, deleted, or modified or the use permit may be revoked to ensure on-going compatibility between uses on the project site and other nearby uses. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 November 13, 2019 4.Project Address: 280 Higuera; Case #: USE-0550-2019; Zone: C-R-MU; MOM SLO LLC, applicant. Review of a Conditional Use Permit to allow operation of a Cannabis Retail Storefront with a categorical exemption from CEQA environmental review. Contract Staff Planner Brandi Cummings presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Megan Souza, co-owner of Megan’s Organic Market, reviewed the project highlighting energy consumption targets, sourcing of local materials, hiring practices and community commitments, and responded to Commissioner questions. Chair Wulkan opened the public hearing. Public Comments None Chair Wulkan closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER KAHN, CARRIED 6-1 (Commissioner Stevenson opposed) to adopt a Resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION GRANTING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ESTABLISHMENT AND OPERATION OF A CANNABIS RETAIL STOREFRONT INCLUDING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW AS REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED NOVEMBER 13, 2019 (280 HIGUERA STREET, FILE #USE-0550-2019)” with a modification to the Conditions as proposed below: -Condition 1 modified as follows with new language underlined: The proposed use shall operate consistent with the project description and other supporting documentation submitted with this application unless otherwise conditioned herein, including, but not limited to: the Operations Plan; Chapter 9.10 of the City Municipal Code; and Section 17.86.080 (E) (5) (f) of the City Municipal Code. This use permit shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director if any reasonable written complaint is received from any citizen or from the Police Department or upon receipt of evidence that the use is not in compliance with conditions of approval and the Municipal Code. The Community Development Director may refer the complaint to the Planning Commission at his/her discretion and conditions of approval may be added, deleted, or modified or the use permit may be revoked to ensure on-going compatibility between uses on the project site and other nearby uses. -Addition of Condition 2 that states: Any parking lot lighting installed on the site by the applicant shall be night sky compliant LED bollard lighting, as specified on sheet A1.0 of the project plans dated June 27, 2019 by Ten Over Studio. The Director of Community Development may modify this requirement upon a determination that such lighting would not be conducive to the safety of the public or would not meet the requirements of the California Building Code. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 November 13, 2019 The Commission directed staff to include language that summarizes standards and requirements with reference to the applicable ordinance in future resolutions granting conditional use permits for cannabis retail. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.Agenda Forecast – Principal Planner Tyler Corey provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:05 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, December 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 12/11/2019