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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1029-20 (OTHR-0495-2020 and EID-0496-2020)RESOLUTION NO. PC-1029-20 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVE THE ACTIVE TRANSPORTATION PLAN UPDATE AND ADOPT A NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT; AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED DECEMBER 9, 2020 (CITYWIDE, OTHR-0495- 2020 & EID-0496-2020) WHEREAS, the Active Transportation Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo recommended general support of the Public Draft Active Transportation Plan subject to future discussion and refinement at the Active Transportation Committee meeting of December 3, 2020. WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a meeting via teleconference on December 9, 2020, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under OTHER 0495-2020 and EID 0496-2020, City of San Luis Obispo, Public Works, applicant; and, WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and 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 Planning Commission makes the following findings regarding the project: 1. The proposed Active Transportation Plan will promote the public health, safety, and welfare of persons working, living, or travelling in the City by providing a network of convenient pedestrian and bicycle facilities and programs. 2. The proposed Active Transportation Plan will further General Plan goals to reduce single-occupancy motor vehicle use by supporting and promoting alternatives such as walking, using transit and bicycles. 3. The proposed Active Transportation Plan will provide new and improved bicycle and pedestrian facilities which furthers existing General Plan policies and objectives to complete a network of safe and convenient bikeways and walkways that connect neighborhoods with major activity centers and routes outside of the city. OTHR-0495-2020 & EID-0496-2020 City-Wide Page 2 SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The Planning Commission finds that the project’s programmatic Initial Study / Negative Declaration adequately evaluates potential environmental impacts of the project. SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend Council approve the Active Transportation Plan and adopt of the Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact. On motion of Commissioner Hopkins, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hopkins, Kahn, Quincey, Shoresman and Vice-Chair Jorgensen NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioners Wulkan and Chair Dandekar The foregoing resolution was adopted this 9th day of December 2020. TCorey_____________________________ Tyler Corey, Secretary Planning Commission