HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1017-20 (GENP-0217-2020 and EID-0218-2020)RESOLUTION NO. 1017-20
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT AND AMENDMENTS
TO THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN AS
REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
AND ATTACHMENTS DATED
JULY 22, 2020 (GENP-0217-2020 & EID-0218-2020)
WHEREAS, State law requires cities and counties to adopt a general plan. The General
Plan includes nine required elements, one of which is the Housing Element. The Housing Element
must be updated every eight (8) years or as otherwise provided by State law; and
WHEREAS, the City's General Plan Housing Element was last updated on January 20,
2015 in compliance with State law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing via teleconference, per the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17,
2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on
June 10, 2020 for the purpose of considering modifications to the Housing Element's goals,
policies and programs; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing via teleconference, per the Governor's Executive Order N-29-20 issued on March 17,
2020, relating to the convening of public meetings in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, on
July 22, 2020, for the purpose of considering the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact
and amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan to address the changing needs,
resources and conditions in the community, as required by State law ; and
WHEREAS, said public hearing was for the purpose of formulating and forwarding
recommendations to the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo regarding the project; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including the
testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff,
presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the following
findings:
1. The proposed amendments included in the draft Housing Element are consistent with other
land use goals and policies of the General Plan.
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2. The proposed amendments are appropriate and necessary to ensure that the City's Housing
Element meets State law and the changing needs, resources, and conditions in the
community.
3. Achieving Housing Element State certification will promote affordable housing
opportunities and help achieve adopted housing goals by making the City eligible for
various housing grants and financial incentives, and will foster cooperation among local
and state agencies in addressing an urgent need for affordable housing in the City.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The Planning Commission does hereby
recommend the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact in accordance
with CEQA Guidelines section 15063(b)(2): "The lead agency shall prepare a negative declaration
if there is no substantial evidence that the project or any of its aspects may cause a significant
effect on the environment."
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend the City
Council adopt the proposed amendments to the Housing Element of the General Plan dated July
22, 2020, which is incorporated herein by reference.
On motion by Commissioner Hopkins, seconded by Vice -Chair Jorgenson and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Hopkins, Vice -Chair Jorgensen, Kahn, Shoresman, Wulkan and
Chair Dandekar
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Quincey
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of adopted this 22°d day of July, 2020.
Tyler Corey for an Leveille, Secretary
Planning Co ion