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
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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