HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1054-21 (ARCH-0253-2021 -- 1035 Madonna Rd)RESOLUTION NO. PC- 1054-21
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF THE AGRRICULTURAL
HERITAGE AND LEARNING CENTER WITHIN THE AG ZONED
PORTION OF THE SAN LUIS RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, AND A
DETERMINATION THAT THE PROJECT IS CONSISTENT WITH THE
2017 CERTIFIED FINAL EIR, 2018 SUPPLEMENTAL FINAL EIR FOR
SAN LUIS RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN, WITH AN EIR ADDENDUM TO
ADDRESS MINOR CHANGES IN THE DESCRIPTION OF HISTORIC
RESOURCES UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
ACT (CEQA); AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED OCTOBER 27, 2021 (1035 MADONNA ROAD,
ARCH-0253-2021)
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
meeting was conducted via teleconference on September 20, 2021, recommending the Planning
Commission find the project consistent with the Community Design Guidelines and design
guidelines of the San Luis Ranch Specific Plan (SLRSP), pursuant to a proceeding instituted under
ARCH-0253-2021, Coastal Community Builders, applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Cultural Heritage Committee of the City of San Luis Obispo meeting was
conducted via teleconference on September 27, 2021, recommending the Planning Commission
approve the Addendum to the FEIR, and find the project consistent with the Historic Preservation
Ordinance, Secretary of Interior Standards, and historic policies and programs of the San Luis
Ranch Specific Plan; and, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under ARCH-0253-2021, Coastal
Community Builders, applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo meeting was
conducted via teleconference on October 27, 2021, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under
ARCH-0253-2021, Coastal Community Builders, applicant; 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; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby grants final development plan
approval to the project (ARCH-0253-2021), based on the following findings:
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1. The proposed action is consistent with applicable City planning regulations, including the
General Plan, San Luis Ranch Specific Plan, Zoning Regulations, and Community Design
Guidelines.
2. The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, and welfare of persons 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 the neighborhood.
3. The project is consistent with the General Plan because it promotes policies related to agricultural
preservation and heritage and the development of agriculturally related facilities within the San
Luis Ranch Special Focus Area (LUE 8.1.4).
4. The project is consistent with San Luis Ranch Specific Plan Policy 3.7.3 for the Agricultural
Heritage Facilities Learning Center and Guidelines since historic structures are integrated into
the site plan design and relocation and final rehabilitation measures will be carried out in
accordance with direction by a qualified historic consultant.
5. The project design is consistent with the San Luis Ranch Design Guidelines within the SLRSP,
and consistent with the Community Design Guidelines for development in the Agriculture zone
because the architectural styles are complementary to the neighboring agricultural land and
agricultural heritage in the community, including site design, roofing style, siding materials,
finish, landscaping, and scale. The project design incorporates articulation, massing, and a mix
of color/finish materials that are compatible with existing and planned development within the
immediate vicinity.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is consistent with the Final
Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for SLRSP, certified through Council Resolution 10822
(2017 Series), as well as a Final Supplemental EIR to address modifications to the phasing plan
within the SLRSP was certified by the City Council on July 17, 2018, through Council Resolution
10927 (2018 Series). All mitigation measures adopted as part of the SLRSP FEIR an d FSEIR that
are applicable to the proposed project are carried forward and applied to the proposed project to
effectively mitigate the impacts that were previously identified. An Addendum to the Final EIR
has been prepared to address updated information related to the significance of the Spectators
Barn/Viewing Stand and the change in mitigation approach based on the structure’s destruction in
the 2019 fire. No Supplemental Environmental Impact Report is required pursuant to Public
Resources Code §21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 because: 1) the project does
not include or require any revisions to the certified SLRSP FEIR or FSEIR; 2) no substantial
changes would occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is being
undertaken, and no revisions to the SLRSP FEIR or FSEIR are required; and 3) no new information
of substantial importance is available that was not already known at the time the SLRSP FEIR and
FSEIR were certified.
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission hereby grants final approval to the
project with incorporation of the following conditions:
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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-
0253-2021). 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 and include all conditions, mitigation measures, and development
agreement provisions as noted in Condition #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 mitigation measures and conditions applicable to the project
site, as established under City Council Resolutions No. 10822 (2017 Series) and No. 10927
(2018 Series).
3. Plans submitted for a building permit shall clearly depict the location of all required short and
long-term bicycle parking on the site. 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.
4. Plans submitted for a building permit shall clearly depict the location of all required Electric
Vehicle (EV) parking spaces, as well as those that are EV-ready, and could be converted into
EV spaces in the future, pursuant to the requirements of Municipal Code Section 17.72.040.
5. 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
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.
6. Mechanical and electrical equipment should be located internally to the buildings. With
submittal of working drawings, the applicant shall include sectional views of the buildings,
which clearly show the sizes of any proposed condensers and other mechanical equipment. If
any condensers, transformers, or other mechanical equipment are to be ground mounted or
placed on the roof, plans submitted for a building permit shall confirm that these features will
be adequately screened. 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.
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7. A final landscaping plan, including irrigation details and plans, shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department along with working drawings. 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.
Landscaping plans shall include the following information, at a minimum:
a. The species, diameter at breast height, location, and condition of all existing trees;
b. Identification of trees that will be retained, removed, or relocated;
c. Location and size of plant and tree species proposed to be planted;
d. The location of proposed utilities, driveways, street tree locations, and the size and
species of proposed street trees; and
e. A reclaimed water irrigation plan.
8. 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).
9. 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.
10. Prior to occupancy, an overflight notification shall be recorded and appear with the property
deed. The applicant shall also record a covenant with the City to ensure that disclosure is
provided to all buyers and lessees at the subject property. Notice form and content shall be to
the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and include the following language:
NOTICE OF AIRPORT IN VICINITY: This property is presently located in the vicinity of an
airport, within what is known as the airport influence area. For that reason, the property may
be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with proximity to airport
operations (for example: noise, vibration, or odors). Individual sensitivities to those
annoyances can vary from person to person. You may wish to consider what airport
annoyances, if any, are associated with the property before you complete your purchase and
determine whether they are acceptable to you.
11. 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
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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 Dandekar, seconded by Commissioner Kahn, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Dandekar, Kahn, Wulkan and Chair Jorgensen
NOES: None
REFRAIN: Commissioner Hopkins
ABSENT: Vice-Chair Quincey
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 27th day of October, 2021.
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Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission