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Wilbanks, Megan
From:Hanh, Hannah
Sent:Wednesday, May 11, 2022 7:57 AM
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:FW: Regarding Public Comment - Monterey Street Brewing Co., LLC Application
Attachments:Daylight Garden Facility.docx
Good morning,
I am forwarding written correspondence received for USE-0103-2022 (1701 Monterey), scheduled for review
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on the May 11 Planning Commission hearing.
Thank you,
Hannah
From: Marlin D. Vix <
Sent: Tuesday, May 10, 2022 9:22 PM
To: Hanh, Hannah <hhanh@slocity.org>
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Subject: Regarding Public Comment - Monterey Street Brewing Co., LLC Application
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Dear Ms. Hahn,
Please forward the attached Word document to the Commissioners of the Planning Commission for their
review prior to the discussion of item 4a, the Monterey Street Brewing Company, LLC application for the
project at 1701 Monterey Street.
Thank you for your assistance.
Regards,
Marlin and Cindy Vix
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Marlin D. and Cynthia A. Vix
1787 Conejo Avenue
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Marlin (805) 748-9549; mvix@calpoly.edu
Cynthia (805) 748-9551; cindyvixslo@gmail.com
May 7, 2022
Re: Response to File Number USE-0103-2022
Monterey Street Brewing Company, LLC - Applicant
Attention: Planning Commission
City of San Luis Obispo
Dear Commissioners:
Our first concern is the sweeping view by Staff that the proposed use of the property is
“Categorically exempt from environmental review under CEQA Guidelines section 15301
(Existing Facilities.)” This project, in very few ways, resembles the previous use of the property
by Daylight Gardens. The hours of operation, the number of individual vendors, the use of the
property, the impact on the environment, the assumed increase in traffic flow, the hours of
operation, and the increase in noise will be significantly greater. We believe that a proper CEQA
study, and not one that is full of “Neg Decs” is not only appropriate but necessary.
Our specific concerns are the following:
• The bar/tavern will be open until 11:00 p.m. daily.
What is likely to happen is the patrons will not be served after 11:00 p.m. and the hours
of operation more specifically should be regarded as “When the last patron leaves af ter
having been served at 11:00 p.m.” Therefore, the tavern would be open much later than
11pm.
• Allowed and Allowed with Minor Use Permit approval (1.0 PLANNING
COMMISSION PURVIEW)
Ax throwing, board games, chess/checkers, etc., we argue will have limited appeal and
are events that do not have a predictable future. We would be curious to learn if the
Commission has been provided with marketing data to indicate that this is the appropriate
venue for such activities. If these specifically stated tenants or activities do not succeed,
then what happens? If it is up to the Landlord to find new tenants that meet the Planning
Commission’s approval, since the initial approval was for specific tenants, what role will
the Planning Commission play in approving a new tenant?
• Live Entertainment
It is commendable that the hours and days of operation (1:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m. on
Thursdays through Sundays) are limited, however, what will be done to enforce these
days and times by the Planning Commission? Limiting live “entertainment within the
proposed indoor recreational area” is also commendable, however, we are concerned that
unless the building has adequate air conditioning, the doors and windows will NOT
remain closed on limited days and hours, thereby causing unintended noise.
• Ordinance No.1651 (2018 Series)
We are concerned that this excellent ordinance is not being adhered to by the Planning
Staff
Other neighbors are addressing the noise, light, and environmental issues associated with
this project, however, we are concerned about these issues and look forward to learning
of your level of concern.
Respectfully submitted,
Marin D. Vix and Cynthia A. Vix