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Planning Commission
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Planning Commission
Rescheduled Regular Meeting
Wednesday, November 18, 2020
CALL TO ORDER
A rescheduled Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order
on Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 6:07 p.m., via teleconference, by Chair Dandekar.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Steve Kahn, Nicholas Quincey, Michelle Shoresman, Mike
Wulkan, Vice-Chair Robert Jorgensen, and Chair Hemalata Dandekar
Absent: Commissioner Michael Hopkins
Staff: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Principal Planner Tyler Corey,
Assistant City Attorney Roy Hanley, and Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian
PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None
1. CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER QUINCEY, SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER WULKAN, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Hopkins absent) to approve
the Planning Commission Minutes of October 28, 2020.
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PUBLIC HEARING
2. Review of a mixed-use project within the manufacturing zone, consisting of 100 new
residential units within an existing structure. The existing structure will also provide 34,408
square feet of office space, 78,825 square feet of warehouse space, and the existing restaurant
that is 4,200 square feet. Project includes exterior improvements to the existing structure and
exceptions to the Sign Regulations for the size and number of signs for various tenant spaces.
Project is categorically exempt from environmental review (CEQA); Project address: 1150
Laurel; Case #: ARCH-0227-2020, USE-0228-2020; Zone: M-MU; Laurel Creek, LLC,
owner/applicant.
Associate Planner Kyle Van Leeuwen presented the staff report and responded to Commission
inquiries.
Project architect, Thom Jess, provided an overview of the project, stressing it as workforce
housing, highlighted the solar installation and project amenities, and responded to questions
the Commission brought forward during the staff presentation.
Chair Dandekar opened the public hearing.
Public Comment:
None
Chair Dandekar closed the public hearing.
ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WULKAN SECOND BY
COMMISSIONER KAHN, CARRIED 6-0-1 (Commissioner Hopkins absent) to adopt a
resolution entitled,
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A MIXED-USE PROJECT WITHIN THE
MANUFACTURING ZONE, CONSISTING OF 100 NEW RESIDENTIAL UNITS
WITHIN AN EXISTING STRUCTURE, WHICH WILL MAINTAIN 34,408 SQUARE
FEET OF OFFICE SPACE, 78,825 SQUARE FEET OF WAREHOUSE SPACE, AND
AN EXISTING 4,200-SQUARE FOOT RESTAURANT. THE PROJECT INCLUDES
EXTERIOR IMPROVEMENTS TO THE EXISTING STRUCTURE AND
EXCEPTIONS TO THE SIGN REGULATIONS FOR THE SIZE AND NUMBER OF
SIGNS FOR VARIOUS TENANT SPACES. PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AS REPRESENTED IN THE
STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED NOVEMBER 18, 2020 (1150
LAUREL LANE, ARCH-0227-2020 & USE-0228-2020)” with modifications as follows:
x Condition 17 modification - A noise consultant shall verify that the building design and
construction reduces noise from the warehouse spaces and the restaurant/brewery, to meet
the standards of the City’s Noise ordinance.
x New Condition - Secure a pedestrian easement to Laurel lane.
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COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
3. Planning Commission Goal Setting Discussion – Principal Planner Tyler Corey presented a
summary of Commissioner suggested goal edits given during the October 28, 2020 meeting,
and led a discussion to finalize the goals and work programs items for the 2021-2023 Financial
Plan.
By consensus, the Commission directed staff to forward the final goals to the Finance
Department.
4. Agenda Forecast – Principal Planner Tyler Corey provided an update of upcoming projects.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m. The next Regular Planning Commission meeting is
scheduled for Wednesday, December 9, 2020, via teleconference.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2020
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