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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1043-21 (ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019 and EID-0650-2020 -- 950 AND 990 Aero Dr.)RESOLUTION NO. PC-1043-21 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING THE AIRPORT HOTEL PROJECT INCLUDING APPROVAL OF A PLANNING COMMISSION USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOTEL IN THE BUSINESS PARK ZONE, AND ASSOCIATED EXCEPTIONS TO LOT FRONTAGE SIDE PARKING STANDARD, LOADING SPACE STANDARD, AND SIGN REGULATIONS FOR WALL SIGNS AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT DATED JULY 28, 2021, AND ADOPTION OF THE ASSOCIATED INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION (ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, and EID-0650-2020; 950 AND 990 AERO DRIVE) WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo meeting was conducted via teleconference on May 3, 2021, recommending the Planning Commission approve the design of the project based on consistency with the Community Design Guidelines and Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP), pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH-0165-2020, Sunsmit, LLC, applicant; and WHEREAS, the Tree Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a meeting on July 26, 2021 at the City’s Corporation Yard, 25 Prado Road, San Luis Obispo, California, recommending the Planning Commission find the project consistent with the Tree Regulations with recommended conditions, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH-0165-2020, Sunsmit, LLC, applicant; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo meeting was conducted via teleconference on July 28, 2021 at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, and EID-0650-2020, Sunsmit, LLC, applicant; 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 to approve the proposed project, consisting of entitlements ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, and EID-0650-2020. This resolution is based on the following findings: SECTION 1. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby grants approval of the Airport Hotel project and associated exceptions (ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, and EID-0650- 2020) based on the following findings: 1. As conditioned, the project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of persons Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 2 living or working at the site or in the vicinity because the project respects site constraints and will be compatible with the scale and character of surrounding neighborhoods, which primarily consist of business park, commercial, and airport-related uses. 2. The project conforms to the General Plan, Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP), Airport Land Use Plan (ALUP), and meets Zoning Regulations requirements for the Business Park Zone. 3. As conditioned, the project is consistent with Airport Area Specific Plan land use policies and the intended development pattern of the Business Park (BP) zone because the hotel will support the adjacent San Luis Obispo Regional Airport by providing lodging and parking for airport users in addition to other travelers to San Luis Obispo. 4. As conditioned, the project design is consistent with the City’s Community Design Guidelines and Chapter 5 (Community Design) of the AASP through its placement of buildings, parking, landscaping, and pedestrian access that are compatible with the design and scale of neighboring structures, and by providing articulation, varied roof heights, and architecturally articulated entry features facing Broad Street and Aero Drive. Lot Frontage Side Parking 5. Granting an exception to strict compliance with lot frontage side parking limitations is consistent with the intent of Airport Area Specific Plan standards because the project site is a corner lot with primary access taken from Aero Drive, and the primary face of the building is angular and generally faces Aero Drive, the access road to the airport. Due to the prior realignment of Aero Drive, a majority of the project site does not directly front Aero Drive and is separated by a vacant parcel. In addition, the project demonstrates compliance with parking requirements, Code requirements for fire and emergency access to the building, and the proposed 10-foot landscape buffer and tree plantings along Broad Street will provide some screening of the parking area. Loading Space Exception/Waiver Finding 6. The proposed project consists of a dual-branded hotel, with shared lobby, kitchen, laundry, and office areas; therefore, only one loading space is necessary to serve operation of the dual- brand hotel. Sign Regulations Exceptions 7. There are unusual circumstances applying to the property which make strict adherence to the Sign Regulations impractical or infeasible, including the location of the corner lot roughly at the intersection of Broad Street and Aero Drive, the building’s primary entrance on Aero Drive and secondary pedestrian/non-vehicular access on Broad Street, and visibility of signage as seen from Broad Street and Aero Drive. 8. As conditioned, the exceptions granting six wall signs, where four signs is the standard in the Business Park (B-P) zone and allowing for the placement of the wall signs at the third Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 3 floor of the dual-branded hotel is consistent with the intent and purpose of the Sign Regulations and the exceptions are not being granted where alternative options of allowed signage could provide an adequate alternative for sufficient visibility to the public with equal or superior design. Based on the orientation of the building, the proposed signage would be visible from both travel lanes of Broad Street and Aero Drive to allow for sufficient business identification and would not result in visual clutter onsite or in comparison with the surroundings. SECTION 2. Environmental Review. An Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS/MND) has been prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) to evaluate the potential environmental effects of the proposed project. The Planning Commission adopts the IS/MND and Mitigation, Monitoring, and Reporting Program, based on incorporation of the following findings and mitigation measures, which will reduce potential environmental impacts to less than significant. CEQA Findings 1. An Initial Study (IS) was prepared in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in order to conduct a project-specific analysis, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) is recommended for adoption (Attachment D). The IS/MND identifies that the project would potentially affect the following environmental factors unless mitigated: air quality, biological resources, cultural resources, geology and soils, greenhouse gas emissions, hazards and hazardous materials, hydrology and water quality, land use and planning, transportation, tribal cultural resources, and utilities and service systems. Mitigation measures have been identified to reduce these potential impacts to less than significant. 2. A 30-day public review period extended from April 22, 2021 through May 24, 2021. Comments were received from the California Department of Fish and Wildlife, Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), and the Air Pollution Control District (APCD). All comments have been addressed in the revised IS/MND. The modifications to the IS/MND do not require recirculation of the document because the amendments constitute minor modifications and clarifications to an adequate MND and do not include significant new information that would result in a new significant environmental impact or a substantial increase in the severity of a significant environmental impact. AIR QUALITY AQ-1 During all construction activities and use of diesel vehicles, the applicant shall implement the following idling control techniques: 1. Idling Restrictions Near Sensitive Receptors for Both On- and Off-Road Equipment a. Staging and queuing areas shall not be located within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors if feasible; Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 4 b. Diesel idling within 1,000 feet of sensitive receptors shall not be permitted; c. Use of alternative fueled equipment shall be used whenever possible; and d. Signs that specify the no idling requirements shall be posted and enforced at the construction site. 2. California Diesel Idling Regulations. On-road diesel vehicles shall comply with Section 2485 of Title 13 of the California Code of Regulations. This regulation limits idling from diesel-fueled commercial motor vehicles with gross vehicular weight ratings of more than 10,000 pounds and licensed for operation on highways. It applies to California and non-California based vehicles. In general, the regulation specifies that drivers of said vehicles: a. Shall not idle the vehicle’s primary diesel engine for greater than 5 minutes at any location, except as noted in Subsection (d) of the regulation; and, b. Shall not operate a diesel-fueled auxiliary power system (APS) to power a heater, air conditioner, or any ancillary equipment on that vehicle during sleeping or resting in a sleeper berth for greater than 5.0 minutes at any location when within 1,000 feet of a restricted area, except as noted in Subsection (d) of the regulation. Signs must be posted in the designated queuing areas and job sites to remind drivers of the 5-minute idling limit. The specific requirements and exceptions in the regulation can be reviewed at the following website: www.arb.ca.gov/msprog/truck-idling/2485.pdf. AQ-2 During all construction and ground-disturbing activities, the applicant shall implement the following particulate matter control measures and detail each measure on the project grading and building plans: 1. Reduce the amount of disturbed area where possible. 2. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site and from exceeding San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (SLOAPCD) limit of 20% opacity for no greater than 3 minutes in any 60-minute period. Increased watering frequency shall be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 miles per hour (mph) and cessation of grading activities during periods of winds over 25 mph. Reclaimed (non-potable) water is to be used in all construction and dust-control work. 3. All dirt stockpile areas (if any) shall be sprayed daily and covered with tarps or other dust barriers as needed. 4. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project revegetation and landscape plans shall be implemented as soon as possible, following completion of any soil-disturbing activities. 5. Exposed grounds that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading shall be sown with a fast germinating, non-invasive, grass seed and watered until vegetation is established. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 5 6. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using approved chemical binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the SLOAPCD. 7. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. In addition, building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders or soil binders are used. 8. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction site. 9. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or shall maintain at least 2 feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with California Vehicle Code Section 23114. 10. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved roads. 11. Water sweepers shall be used with reclaimed water where feasible. Roads shall be pre-wetted prior to sweeping when feasible. 12. All PM10 mitigation measures required shall be shown on grading and building plans. 13. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or persons to monitor the fugitive dust emissions and enhance the implementation of the measures as necessary to minimize dust complaints, reduce visible emissions below the SLOAPCD limit of 20% opacity for no greater than 3 minutes in any 60-minute period. Their duties shall include holidays and weekend periods when work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall be provided to the SLOAPCD Compliance Division prior to the start of any grading, earthwork, or demolition. 14. All off-road construction equipment shall be Tier 3 or higher. AQ-3 Prior to initiation of demolition/construction activities, the applicant shall retain a registered geologist to conduct a geologic evaluation of the property including sampling and testing for naturally occurring asbestos in full compliance with California Air Resources Board (CARB) Air Toxics Control Measure (ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations (CARB ATCM Section 93105) and SLOAPCD requirements. This geologic evaluation shall be submitted to the City Community Development Department upon completion. If the geologic evaluation determines that the project would not have the potential to disturb naturally occurring asbestos (NOA), the applicant must file an Asbestos ATCM exemption request with the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (SLOAPCD). AQ-4 If naturally occurring asbestos (NOA) are determined to be present on-site, proposed earthwork and construction activities shall be conducted in full compliance with the various regulatory jurisdictions regarding NOA, including the California Air Resources Board (CARB) Asbestos Air Toxics Control Measure (ATCM) for Construction, Grading, Quarrying, and Surface Mining Operations (CARB ATCM Section 93105) and requirements stipulated in the National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 6 (40 Code of Federal Regulations 61, Subpart M – Asbestos; NESHAP). These requirements include, but are not limited to, the following: 1. Written notification, within at least 10 business days of activities commencing, to the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control District (SLOAPCD); 2. Preparation of an asbestos survey conducted by a Certified Asbestos Consultant; and, 3. Implementation of applicable removal and disposal protocol and requirements for identified NOA. AQ-5 Asbestos Material in Demolition. Demolition activities can have potential negative air quality impacts, including issues surrounding proper handling, demolition, and disposal of asbestos-containing material (ACM). ACMs could be encountered during demolition or remodeling of existing buildings. Asbestos can also be found in utility pipes/pipelines (transite pipes or insulation on pipes). If utility pipelines are scheduled for removal or relocation or a building(s) is proposed to be removed or renovated, various regulatory requirements may apply, including the requirements stipulated in the National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40 Code of Federal Regulations [CFR] 61, Subpart M - asbestos NESHAP). These requirements include but are not limited to: (1) notification to the APCD; (2) an asbestos survey conducted by a Certified Asbestos Inspector; and (3) applicable removal and disposal requirements of identified ACM. More information on asbestos can be found at http://www.slocleanair.org/business/asbestos.php. Monitoring Program: Measures AQ-1 through AQ-5 shall be incorporated into project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections, in coordination with the SLOAPCD, as necessary. The applicant shall submit the geologic evaluation detailed in measure AQ-3 to the City Community Development Department upon completion. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES BIO-1 The following measures shall be implemented prior to and during construction to avoid potential direct mortality and loss of California red-legged frogs: 1. Prior to the initial site investigation and subsequent ground-disturbing activities, a qualified biologist will instruct all project personnel in worker awareness training, including recognition of California red-legged frogs and their habitat. 2. A qualified biologist will conduct preconstruction surveys within the project area no earlier than 2 days before ground-disturbing activities. 3. No activities shall occur after October 15 or the onset of the rainy season, whichever occurs first, until May 1, except for during periods greater than 72 hours without precipitation. Activities can only resume after site inspection by a qualified biologist. The rainy season is defined as a frontal system that results in depositing 0.25 inches or more of precipitation in one event. 4. Vehicles to and from the project site will be confined to existing roadways to minimize disturbance of habitat. 5. Prior to movement of a backhoe in the project area, a qualified biologist will make sure the route is clear of California red-legged frogs. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 7 6. If a California red-legged frog is encountered during excavations, or any project activities, activities will cease until the frog is removed and relocated by a U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service-approved biologist. Any incidental take will be reported to the USFWS immediately by telephone at (916) 414-6600. BIO-2 The following measures shall be implemented prior to and during construction to avoid impacts to hydrological resources located within and in the vicinity of the project site: 1. The limits of all work areas shall be clearly delineated in the field during construction and personnel shall be informed of the need to avoid impacts to jurisdictional aquatic features (i.e., waters and wetlands). 2. For short-term, temporary stabilization, an erosion and sedimentation control plan shall be developed outlining Best Management Practices (BMPs) and implemented to prevent erosion and sedimentation into the channel during construction. Acceptable stabilization methods include the use of weed-free, natural fiber (i.e., non-monofilament) fiber rolls, jute or coir netting, and/or other industry standards. BMPs shall be installed and maintained for the duration of the construction period. 3. The mapped limits of jurisdictional areas shall be clearly shown on all site plans and flagged prior to the start of any construction activity within 50 feet of the limits of the drainage. 4. All equipment and materials shall be stored a minimum of 35 feet from the edge of the drainage at the end of each working day, and secondary containment shall be used to prevent leaks and spills of potential contaminants from entering the drainage. 5. During construction, washing of concrete, paint, or equipment and refueling and maintenance of equipment shall occur only in designated areas a minimum of 35 feet from all drainages and aquatic features. Sandbags and/or sorbent pads shall be available to prevent any fluid releases from entering the drainage. 6. Construction equipment shall be inspected by the operator on a daily basis to ensure that equipment is in good working order and no fuel or lubricant leaks are present. 7. Where feasible, the project shall incorporate low impact development (LID) features, including bioswales and permeable pavers, into the overall site design to retain runoff on site and avoid increased surface runoff into the drainage. 8. Where feasible, the project shall incorporate vegetated buffers, bioswales, and/or rain gardens on the drainage side of the development. 9. The use of landscaping plants that are known or have potential to become invasive shall be prohibited. BIO-3 If any ground disturbance will occur during the nesting bird season (February 1–September 15), prior to any ground-disturbing activity, a preconstruction nesting bird survey shall be conducted by a qualified biologist within 1 week prior to the start of activities. If nesting birds are located on or near the project site, they shall be avoided until they have successfully fledged, or the nest is no longer deemed active. A non-disturbance buffer of 50 feet will be implemented for non-listed, passerine species and a 250-foot buffer will be implemented for raptor species. No construction activities will be permitted within established nesting bird buffers until a qualified biologist has determined that the young Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 8 have fledged or that proposed construction activities would not cause adverse impacts to the nest, adults, eggs, or young. If special-status avian species are identified, no work shall be conducted until an appropriate buffer is determined in consultation with the City and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and/or U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service. Monitoring Program: The survey requirements of Mitigation Measures BIO-1 and BIO-3 shall be incorporated into the project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department and verified through submittal of a preconstruction nesting bird survey report to the City Community Development Department. The City Community Development Department shall confirm that all BMPs included in BIO-2 to avoid impacts to aquatic resources are incorporated into the grading plans prior to approval. Compliance shall be verified by the City prior to the start of construction and during regular inspections, as necessary. CULTURAL RESOURCES CR-1 Prior to construction activities, a City-qualified archaeologist shall conduct cultural resource awareness training for all construction personnel including the following: 1. Review the types of archaeological artifacts that may be uncovered; 2. Provide examples of common archaeological artifacts to examine; 3. Review what makes an archaeological resource significant to archaeologists and local Native Americans; 4. Describe procedures for notifying involved or interested parties in case of a new discovery; 5. Describe reporting requirements and responsibilities of construction personnel; 6. Review procedures that shall be used to record, evaluate, and mitigate new discoveries; and 7. Describe procedures that would be followed in the case of discovery of disturbed as well as intact human burials and burial-associated artifacts. CR-2 If cultural resources are encountered during subsurface earthwork activities, all ground- disturbing activities within a 25-foot radius of the find shall cease and the City shall be notified immediately. Work shall not continue until a City-qualified archaeologist assesses the find and determines the need for further study. If the find includes Native American- affiliated materials, a local Native American tribal representative will be contacted to work in conjunction with the City-approved archaeologist to determine the need for further study. A standard inadvertent discovery clause shall be included in every grading and construction contract to inform contractors of this requirement. Any previously unidentified resources found during construction shall be recorded on appropriate California Department of Parks and Recreation (DPR) forms and evaluated for significance in terms of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) criteria by a qualified archaeologist. If the resource is determined significant under CEQA, the qualified archaeologist shall prepare and implement a research design and archaeological data recovery plan, in conjunction with locally affiliated Native American representative(s) as necessary, that will capture those categories of data for which the site is significant. The archaeologist shall Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 9 also perform appropriate technical analysis, prepare a comprehensive report, and file it with the Central Coast Information Center (CCIC), located at the University of California, Santa Barbara, and provide for the permanent curation of the recovered materials. CR-3 In the event that human remains are exposed during earth disturbing activities associated with the project, an immediate halt work order shall be issued, and the City Community Development Director and locally affiliated Native American representative(s) (as necessary) shall be notified. California Health and Safety Code Section 7050.5 requires that no further disturbance of the site or any nearby area reasonably suspected to overlie adjacent human remains shall occur until the County Coroner has made the necessary findings as to origin and disposition pursuant to Public Resources Code (PRC) Section 5097.98. If the remains are determined to be of Native American descent, the coroner shall notify the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours. These requirements shall be printed on all building and grading plans. Monitoring Program: These conditions shall be noted on all grading and construction plans. The City shall review and approve the City-qualified archaeologist consistent with the Archaeological Resource Preservation Program Guidelines. GEOLOGY AND SOILS Implement Mitigation Measure BIO-2. Monitoring Program: The City Community Development Department shall confirm that all BMPs included in BIO-2 to avoid impacts to aquatic resources are incorporated into the grading plans prior to approval. Compliance shall be verified by the City prior to the start of construction and during regular inspections, as necessary. GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS Implement Mitigation Measures AQ-1, AQ-2, TR-1, and TR-2 in addition to the following measure: GHG-1 A Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (GGRP) shall be prepared for the proposed project and shall be submitted to the City for review and approval prior to issuance of grading or building permits. The GGRP shall require annual impacts to be quantified over the lift of the project to also account for reduction in project impacts due to future emission reduction technology that is included in the California Emissions Estimator Model (CalEEMod) and shall (reduce annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from the development by a minimum of 1,367.9 metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalence (MTCO2e) per year over the operational life of the proposed project. GHG emissions may be reduced through the implementation of on-site mitigation measures, off-site mitigation measures, or through the purchase of carbon offsets. It is recommended that the GGRP incorporate GHG-reduction measures identified in the City of San Luis Obispo’s CEQA GHG Emissions Analysis Compliance Checklist, Climate Action Plan Consistency Checklist for New Development, as listed below. In the event that carbon offsets are required, carbon offsets shall be purchased from a validated/verifiable source, such as the California Climate Action Registry, and approved by City Planning staff prior to purchase. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 10 1. The project shall be provided electricity by 3CE. 2. The project shall incorporate a pedestrian and bicycle access network that connects proposed on-site land uses to adjacent existing or planned pedestrian and bicycle facilities contiguous with the project site. 3. The project shall be designed to minimize barriers to pedestrian access and interconnectivity. 4. The project shall be designed to provide safe and convenient access to public transit contiguous to the project site. 5. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) reduction measures should be included to reduce vehicle miles traveled (VMT), which include but are not limited to: a. Telecommuting; b. Car sharing; c. Shuttle service; d. Carpools; e. Vanpools; f. Participation in the SLO Rideshare Back ‘N’ Forth Club; g. Transit subsidies; and h. Off-site sustainable transportation infrastructure improvements. 6. The project shall provide organic waste pick up and shall provide the appropriate on-site enclosures consistent with the provisions of the City’s Development Standards for Solid Waste Services. Monitoring Program: Measure GHG-1 shall be incorporated into project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections, in coordination with the SLOAPCD, as necessary. The applicant shall submit the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Plan (GGRP) to the City Community Development Department upon completion. HAZARDS AND HAZARDOUS MATERIALS Implement Mitigation Measures AQ-3, AQ-4, AQ-5, and BIO-2. Monitoring Program: Mitigation Measures AQ-3, AQ-4, AQ-5, and BIO-2 shall be incorporated into project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections, in coordination with the SLOAPCD, as necessary. The applicant shall submit the geologic evaluation detailed in measure AQ-3 to the City Community Development Department upon completion. The City Community Development Department shall confirm that all BMPs included in BIO-2 to avoid impacts to aquatic resources are incorporated into the grading plans prior to approval. Compliance shall be verified by the City prior to the start of construction and during regular inspections, as necessary. HYDROLOGY AND WATER QUALITY Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 11 Implement Mitigation Measure BIO-2. Monitoring Program: The City Community Development Department shall confirm that all BMPs included in Mitigation Measure BIO-2 to avoid impacts to aquatic resources are incorporated into the grading plans prior to approval. Compliance shall be verified by the City prior to the start of construction and during regular inspections, as necessary. TRANSPORTATION TR-1 Trip Reduction Coordinator. The project applicant shall identify a Trip Reduction Coordinator to act as the contact person for the City of San Luis Obispo and SLO Regional Rideshare. The Coordinator shall be responsible for: 1. Implementing an annual vehicle trip survey (can be administered through SLO Regional Rideshare.) 2. Preparing an annual report, subject to the City’s review and approval, on the program’s effectiveness and recommendations for revisions if needed to improve the program’s effectiveness. 3. Providing quarterly information (electronically or hard copy) regarding area transportation services and City and County transit passes. 4. Coordinating employee transportation board meetings. 5. Coordinator will be responsible for establishing the Back ‘N’ Forth Club (for employees sponsored by Rideshare for the complex at a minimum of the Silver level). TR-2 The project applicant shall submit a proposed Transportation Demand Management (TDM) Plan and Monitoring Program for City review prior to issuance of building permits. City approval of a Final TDM Plan and Monitoring Program is required prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The applicant shall submit a TDM Performance Monitoring Report at 12 months and 24 months after first occupancy and agree to annual TDM compliance inspections by the City Transportation Division. Transportation Demand Management (TDM) measures shall be implemented to reduce the project’s trip generation by at least 3% and may include, but are not limited to, the measures identified in GHG-1 and the following measures: 1. Shuttle Service. The hotel shall offer a shuttle service to the airport terminal and downtown as requested by the guests. The hotel will also coordinate with local wine tours to encourage guests interested in wine tasting to utilize communal travel options rather than individual vehicles. 2. Community Transportation Board. A group of managers and employees, including the Trip Reduction Coordinator who meets to discuss and implement new ways to encourage employees and guests to participate in the community’s alternative transportation programs. 3. Shared Automobile. On-site accommodations will be made available for a communal short-term rental car to enable guests to utilize a shared vehicle for short errands and other related needs. It is estimated that utilizing a car-sharing program alone will offset up to 10 required parking spaces. One company that offers this Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 12 service is Zipcar. Information on their services can be found on their website (https://www.zipcar.com/) or similar. 4. Bicycle Repair Station. A convenient station equipped with all of the tools necessary for employees to perform basic bike repairs and maintenance. 5. Long-term Bicycle Parking. The project shall provide adequate, secure long-term bicycle parking for employees. 6. Showers and Locker Facilities. The hotel will include shower and locker facilities for employees that bike to work. 7. Shared Bicycles for Guests. The hotel will own and maintain bicycles available for guests to use to as an alternative to using vehicles. 8. SLO Rideshare Back ‘N’ Forth Club. The project shall participate in the SLO Rideshare Back ‘N’ Forth Club. 9. Transit Passes. The project shall provide free or discounted transit passes to employees. 10. Information Packets. Introductory packets, in either electronic or hardcopy form, for new employees with information pertaining to the car-sharing program, bicycle parking, bicycle repair station and a map showing the nearby bus stops. 11. Information Sharing. Management will distribute emails to keep the employees informed of activities. These emails will include up-to-date facts on car sharing availability, bicycle parking locations, alternative transportation programs and transit schedules. These emails will also include maps showing walking and bicycle routes to nearby retail, dining, and service locations. These emails will be distributed to all residents. Plan Requirements and Timing: The Applicant shall submit a proposed TDM Plan and Monitoring Program for City review prior to issuance of building permits. City approval of a Final TDM Plan and Monitoring Program is required prior to issuance of occupancy permits. The applicant shall submit a TDM Performance Monitoring Report at 12 months and 24 months after first occupancy and agree to annual TDM compliance inspections by the City Transportation Division. If the TDM Performance Monitoring Report shows that the targeted trip/VMT reduction has not been achieved, the applicant is responsible for increasing the level of TDM actions to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Division, which may include increasing information, incentives or subsidies to encourage employees to use alternative modes of transportation, or providing a direct fair share financial contribution to the City to be used towards programmed off-site VMT-reducing capital projects. The final approved TDM program shall be implemented in perpetuity as a condition of the use permit for this development, unless otherwise approved by the City Transportation Division. Monitoring Program (TR-1): City staff shall review and approve the final TDM Plan and Monitoring Program. City staff shall work with the applicant to ensure that these strategies are implemented. The City shall conduct annual site visits and/or outreach to the property owners to ensure ongoing compliance. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 13 TRIBAL CULTURAL RESOURCES Implement Mitigation Measures CR-1 through CR-3. Monitoring Program: These conditions shall be noted on all grading and construction plans. The City shall review and approve the City-qualified archaeologist consistent with the Archaeological Resource Preservation Program Guidelines. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS Implement Mitigation Measures AQ-1 through AQ-5, BIO-1 through BIO-3, CR-1 through CR-3, GHG-1, and TR-1 and TR-2. Monitoring Program: Measures AQ-1 through AQ-5 shall be incorporated into project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections, in coordination with the SLOAPCD, as necessary. The applicant shall submit the geologic evaluation detailed in Mitigation Measure AQ-3 to the City Community Development Department upon completion. The survey requirements of Mitigation Measures BIO-1, BIO-2, and BIO-3 shall be incorporated into the project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department and verified through submittal of a preconstruction nesting bird survey report to the City Community Development Department. The City Community Development Department shall confirm that all BMPs included in BIO-2 to avoid impacts to aquatic resources are incorporated into the grading plans prior to approval. Compliance shall be verified by the City prior to the start of construction and during regular inspections, as necessary. These conditions shall be noted on all grading and construction plans. The City shall review and approve the City- qualified archaeologist consistent with the Archaeological Resource Preservation Program Guidelines. Mitigation Measure GHG-1 shall be incorporated into project grading and building plans for review and approval by the City Community Development Department. Compliance shall be verified by the City during regular inspections, in coordination with the SLOAPCD, as necessary. The applicant shall submit the GGRP to the City Community Development Department upon completion. Compliance shall be verified by the City Community Development Department prior to issuance of any construction permits. Contact information for the Trip Reduction Coordinator identified in Mitigation Measure TR-1 shall be submitted to the City Community Development Department. Compliance with TDM measures identified in TR-2 shall be verified by the City prior to the start of construction and during regular inspections, as necessary. SECTION 3. Action. The project conditions of approval do not include mandatory code requirements. Code compliance will be verified during the plan check process, which may include additional requirements applicable to the project. The Planning Commission (PC) hereby recommends the City Council approve the project with incorporation of the following conditions: Planning Division 1. Final project design and construction drawings submitted for a building permit shall be in substantial compliance with the project plans approved by the Planning Commission (ARCH- Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 14 0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, and EID-0650-2020). A separate, full- size sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a building permit that lists all conditions and code requirements of project approval listed as sheet number 2. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements are addressed. Any change to approved design, colors, materials, landscaping, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or Planning Commission, as deemed appropriate. 2. The project shall comply with all adopted mitigation measures included in the Mitigation and Monitoring Plan for the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration (EID-0650-2020). 3. Plans submitted for a building permit shall show a pedestrian connection in the northern corner of the project site near Broad Street. If feasible, based on further evaluation of site topography and the agreement of the adjacent property owner, an additional non-vehicular (pedestrian) access shall be provided from the project site to the property located at 855 Aerovista Lane. 4. Plans submitted for a building permit shall call out the colors and materials of all proposed building surfaces and other improvements. Colors and materials shall be consistent with the color and material board submitted with Architectural Review application. The applicant shall note the use of smooth finish stucco on the building plans to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. 5. Plans submitted for a building permit shall show the replacement of corrugated metal material with metal siding, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director. 6. Plans submitted for a building permit shall include recessed window details and all other details including but not limited to awnings, and railings. Plans shall indicate the type of materials for the window frames and mullions, their dimensions, and colors. Plans shall include the materials and dimensions of all lintels, sills, surrounds, recesses, and other related window features. Plans shall demonstrate the use of high -quality materials for all design features that reflect the architectural style of the project and are compatible with the neighborhood character, to the approval of the Community Development Director. 7. Plans submitted for a building permit shall clearly depict the location of all required short and long-term bicycle parking for all intended uses, plans submitted for construction permits. Short-term bicycle racks such as " Peak Racks" shall be installed in close proximity to, and visible from, the main entry into the building (inverted " U" rack designs shall not be permitted). Sufficient detail shall be provided about the placement and design of bike racks and lockers to demonstrate compliance with relevant Engineering Standards and Community Design Guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Public Works and Community Development Directors. 8. Plans submitted for building permit shall include a photometric plan, demonstrating compliance with maximum light intensity standards not to exceed a maintained value of 10 foot-candles. The locations of all lighting, including bollard style landscaping or path lighting, shall be included in plans submitted for a building permit. All wall -mounted lighting fixtures shall be clearly called out on building elevations included as part of working drawings. All Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 15 wall -mounted lighting shall complement building architecture. The lighting schedule for the building shall include a graphic representation of the proposed lighting fixtures and cut -sheets on the submitted building plans. The selected fixture(s) shall be shielded to ensure that light is directed downward consistent with the requirements of the City' s Night Sky Preservation standards contained in Chapter § 17. 70. 100 of the Zoning Regulations. 9. Mechanical and electrical equipment shall be located internally to the building. With submittal of working drawings, the applicant shall include sectional views of the building, which clearly show the sizes of any proposed condensers and other mechanical equipment. If any condensers or other mechanical equipment is to be placed on the roof, plans submitted for a building permit shall confirm that parapets and other roof features will adequately screen them. A line -of -sight diagram may be required to confirm that proposed screening will be adequate. This condition applies to initial construction and later improvements 11. The storage area for trash and recycling cans shall be screened from the public right- of-way consistent with § 17. 70.200 of the Zoning Regulations. The subject property shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner at all times; free of excessive leaves, branches, and other landscape material. The applicant shall be responsible for the clean- up of any landscape material in the public right-of-way. 10. The applicant shall submit a landscaping plan containing an irrigation system plan with submittal of working drawings for a building permit. The legend for the landscaping plan shall include the sizes and species of all groundcovers, shrubs, and trees with corresponding symbols for each plant material showing their specific locations on plans. The landscape plan shall show compensatory tree plantings consistent with the proposed conceptual landscape plan as recommended by the Tree Committee and approved by the Planning Commission. The surfaces and finishes of hardscapes shall be included on the landscaping plan. 11. Plans submitted for construction permits shall include elevation and detail drawings of all walls and fences. Fences, walls, and hedges will comply with the development standards described in the Zoning Regulations (§ 17. 70. 070 —Fences, Walls, and Hedges). 12. The location of any required backflow preventer and double- check assembly shall be shown on all site plans submitted for a building permit, including the landscaping plan. Construction plans shall also include a scaled diagram of the equipment proposed. Where possible, as determined by the Utilities Director, equipment shall be located inside the building within 20 feet of the front property line. Where this is not possible, as determined by the Utilities Director, the back -flow preventer and double-check assembly shall be located in the street yard and screened using a combination of paint color, landscaping and, if deemed appropriate by the Community Development Director, a low wall. The size and configuration of such equipment shall be subject to review and approval by the Utilities and Community Development Directors. 13. Prior to building permit issuance, each affected parcel shall be made subject to an avigation easement, in a form approved by the County of San Luis Obispo. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 16 14. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall submit an application and receive approval of a lot merger. 15. Any signage shall be reviewed by the Planning Division to ensure appropriateness for the site and compliance with the Sign Regulations and granted exceptions. Final signage shall coordinate with building architecture. The Community Development Director may refer final signage to the Architectural Review Commission if it seems excessive or out of character with the project. 16. All amenities onsite shall be reserved for hotel guests, and shall operate as accessory uses to the hotel. Engineering Division – Public Works/Community Development 17. A lot merger or lot line adjustment shall be processed and recorded prior to building permit issuance. 18. The building plan submittal shall show and note all existing and proposed public and private easements. The metes and bounds for the respective easements shall be shown and noted on the plans. A copy of any easement agreements shall be provided with the submittal. 19. The applicant shall clarify whether any relocation of the existing airport monument signage is proposed by the applicant or by the County to maintain sign visibility. The City may consider an encroachment permit with the County for relocation into the unimproved section of the former Aero Drive right-of-way. 20. Any required jurisdictional permits from the Army Corps of Engineers, CDFW, and RWQCB shall be issued prior to City issuance of any permits that authorize ground disturbing activities that could affect the jurisdictional areas. If required, the applicant shall provide a copy of any jurisdictional permits to the City prior to building permit issuance. The plans and any supporting City documents shall include reference to and any pertinent provisions of said permits for reference. 21. A SWPPP will be required and a WDID number issued prior to any ground disturbing activities, grading or construction permit issuance. The WDID number shall be referenced on the cover sheet of the plans, grading plans, and/or erosion control plan sheets. 22. The grading, drainage, erosion control, and utility plans along with the supporting documents shall show and note compliance with the adopted Building Code, City Engineering Standards, Drainage Design Manual, and Post Construction Stormwater Regulations as promulgated by the Central Coast Water Board. 23. The architectural site plan, grading, erosion control, utility, and landscape plans shall clearly delineate the limits of the state and federal wetlands. The plans shall show any required temporary construction fencing to delineate any minimum setbacks. The fencing shall be installed and inspected/approved by the City prior to grading and building permit issuance. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 17 Said delineation fencing shall be maintained throughout the course of construction and shall be replace with permanent delineation or removed prior to final inspection approvals. 24. The building plan submittal shall show all existing street and utility improvements for reference. The plans shall include utilities and improvements located within the original Aero Drive right-of-way and the relocated section of Aero. City improvement plans are available upon request. 25. A separate encroachment permit will be required for any work or construction staging within the Broad Street (former 227) and Aero Drive rights-of-way. 26. Any sections of damaged or displaced curb, gutter, or sidewalk shall be repaired or replaced to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 27. The conditioned pedestrian walkways to/from Broad Street or the northerly Aerovista parcel and Aero Drive walkway shall comply with City and ADA standards. The grading plans and architectural site plan shall show and note compliance. 28. The pedestrian walkway paralleling the access driveway off of Aero Drive may need to be located to the westerly side of the driveway to better accommodate future pedestrian circulation within the airport campus and to avoid conflicts with any future use of the section of Aero Drive to be abandoned. Final walkway alignment shall be approved to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 29. A permit will be required from San Luis Obispo County Environmental Health for the proposed water well abandonment. A separate plumbing permit is required from the City of San Luis Obispo for the abandonment. 30. The applicant shall clarify whether the well abandonment or existing water line easement will require separate approvals, quit-claim, or other action from the benefitted party/property. 31. The building plan submittal shall include a complete utility plan for reference. Utility abandonments shall be completed per City Engineering Standards for any utilities/meters that will not be used or will be relocated or upsized. 32. Recycled water shall be used for the landscape irrigation system per City and State Standards, subject to the availability of recycled water and to the satisfaction of the Utilities Director. The applicant shall contact the City Utilities Department to discuss the availability of recycled water, pursuant to implementation of the Recycled Water Master Plan. Backflow prevention shall be provided for both the domestic water supply and the fire service. 33. The final location of the proposed recycle (landscape irrigation) service/meter, domestic service/meter, and fire service shall be approved to the satisfaction of the Planning Division, Engineering, Utilities Department, and Fire Department. All services may need to be relocated to the westerly side of the entry driveway. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 18 34. The required backflow devices should be located per City Engineering Standard and within 10 feet of the future Aero Drive right-of-way/back of sidewalk. 35. Depending upon the timing of a roadway dedication from the County of San Luis Obispo and abandonment of the existing underlying Aero Drive right-of-way, a separate encroachment agreement may need to be processed and approved by the City of San Luis Obispo for the location of the backflow prevention devices, private utilities, private driveway, pedestrian walkways, landscape improvements, or signage, etc. within the existing public right-of-way. 36. Backflow prevention devices shall be painted or screened to the satisfaction of the Planning Division. 37. The City supports the extension of the site landscaping and irrigation system along the entry driveway and within the extended parkway area located behind the back of sidewalk to the west of the entry driveway. 38. Any proposed above grade utility infrastructure, backflow devices, landscape improvements, etc. shall consider the line-of-site for vehicles leaving the site. The line-of-site analysis shall be included with the building permit submittal and the resulting site lines shall be shown and noted on the architectural, civil, and landscape plans for reference. 39. The building plans submittal shall show and note compliance with the Parking and Driveway Standards. The parking lot plans shall include any required signage or striping and stop controls needed for internal circulation and for circulation to and from Aero Drive. 40. The City supports the proposed tree removals with the compensatory trees shown on the landscape plans. The tree regulations require the planting of street trees along the street frontage as a condition of development and building permit issuance. 41. Unless otherwise waived or approved for deferral by the Public Works and Community Development departments, street trees shall be planted along the new Aero Drive alignment behind the back of sidewalk/future roadway dedication and within a designated “planting area” in accordance with City Standards and the Tree Regulations. Fire Department 42. Fire sprinkler floor control valves for each floor shall be co-located in the riser room. The Fire Alarm control Panel shall also be located in the riser room. 43. Combination wet standpipes shall be located in each stair well. 44. All interior curbs shall be posted as “NO PARKING-FIRE LANE”. Transportation Division Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 19 45. Transportation Impact Fees: The applicant shall pay applicable transportation impact fees prior to issuance of building permits, including participation in the Citywide Transportation Impact Fee program and the County’s Highway 227 Transportation Impact Fee Program. 46. Broad/Aero Intersection Improvements: The applicant shall be responsible for design and construction of a southbound right-turn lane at the intersection of Broad Street/Aero Drive. Designs shall be prepared per City Engineering Standards and shall include relocation of street signs, traffic signal equipment (signal poles, pull boxes, conduits, etc.), and other utilities as required to accommodate the addition of the right-turn pocket. Designs shall include striping modifications to align the southbound bike lane to the left of the new right-turn lane with the addition of green bike lane markings within the bike lane and continuing through the intersection consistent with City Engineering Standards and the City’s Active Transportation Plan. The storage length of the turn pocket shall be confirmed by the City Transportation Division. Public improvement plans shall be completed prior to issuance of building permits and construction of the improvements shall be completed prior to issuance of occupancy permits. 47. Broad/Aerovista Signage: Unless otherwise approved by the Transportation Division, the applicant shall install signage at the eastbound approach to the Broad/Aerovista intersection to convey left turn restrictions during the PM peak period. The signage shall specify the timeframe (hours) when no left turns are permitted, subject to review and approval by the Public Works Director. 48. Driveway Line of Sight: To maintain adequate line of sight at the Aero Drive site driveway, improvement plans shall include installation of red curb paint 30 feet on either side of the driveway, and landscaping plans shall specify low-lying vegetation (30” or less) or trees with canopies that are maintained and do not fall below seven feet above the elevation of the roadway within the applicable clear sight distance triangles. 49. Streetlighting: Unless otherwise approved by the Public Works Director, the project’s frontage improvements shall include installation of streetlights per City Engineering Standards. 50. Pedestrian Crossings: On-site pedestrian crossings of driveway aisles shall be marked with high-visibility “ladder-style” crosswalk markings. 51. Bicycle Parking: Short-term bicycle parking shall utilize “peak-style” bike racks or approved equivalent to the satisfaction of the Public Works Department. 52. Traffic Signal Timing Optimization: Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide a fee of $10,000 to fund a traffic engineering study to guide traffic signal timing improvements at the following intersections: a. Tank Farm/South Higuera b. Tank Farm/Broad c. Broad/Aero Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 20 53. Fair Share Participation in Off-Site Transportation Improvements: The applicant shall provide fair share payment towards the following future off-site transportation improvements through participation in the Citywide Transportation Impact Fee Program: a. Tank Farm/Santa Fe – Realign intersection and reconstruct as two-lane roundabout b. Broad/Tank Farm – Convert the westbound right-turn lane to a through/shared right-turn lane, add a second southbound left-turn lane, and northbound right-turn lane. Incorporate pedestrian/bicycle crossing enhancements. Resolution No. PC-1043-21 ARCH-0165-2020, USE-0294-2019, EID-0650-2020 (950 and 990 Aero Drive) Page 21 Public Works/Arborist 54. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a final landscape plan showing 24-inch box canopy and shade trees, 36-inch box perimeter and street trees along Broad Street, and the use of engineered soil for the parking lot trees. The final mix of trees shall include a minimum of 30% native tree species. Final size, location, and species of trees shall be subject to the review and approval of the City Arborist, who may approve alternative tree box sizes if necessary. Indemnification 55. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and/or its agents, officers and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City and/or its agents, officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, the approval by the City of this project, and all actions relating thereto, including but not limited to environmental review (“Indemnified Claims”). The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified Claim upon being presented with the Indemnified Claim and the City shall fully cooperate in the defense against an Indemnified Claim. On motion by Commissioner Kahn, seconded by Commissioner Hopkins, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Hopkins, Shoresman, Dandekar, Kahn, Vice-Chair Quincey, and Chair Jorgensen NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Wulkan The foregoing resolution was adopted this 28th day of July 2021. ______________________ Tyler Corey, Secretary Planning Commission