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Planning Commission Minutes
June 8, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Emily Francis, Commissioner Michael Hopkins,
Commissioner Bob Jorgensen, Commissioner Juan Munoz-
Morris, Vice Chair Steve Kahn, Chair Nick Quincey
Planning
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Mike Wulkan
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy
Community Development Director Tyler Corey, City Attorney
Christine Dietrick, Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on June 8, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Quincey.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
Motion By Commissioner Francis
Second By Commissioner Munoz-Morris
To approve the Consent Item.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner
Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey
Absent (1): Commissioner Wulkan
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 25, 2022 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 25, 2022.
4. PRESENTATION
4.a CLEAN ENERGY CHOICE PROGRAM PRESENTATION
Sustainability Manager Chris Read provided a presentation about the
2022 program update for the Clean Energy Choice Program for New
Buildings and responded to Commission questions.
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.a REPEAL AND REPLACE THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO’S
MUNICIPAL CODE CHAPTER 17.138 (INCLUSIONARY HOUSING
REQUIREMENTS) TO UPDATE REGULATIONS FOR CONSISTENCY
WITH THE 6TH CYCLE HOUSING ELEMENT
Senior Planner Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to
Commission inquiries. Community Development Director Michael Codron
and Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey responded to
questions raised by Commissioner Francis, Hopkins, Munoz-Morris, and
Jorgensen, and provided further information about the purpose of the
Inclusionary Housing Ordinance (IHO) and the City's effort to meet the
targets set by the Housing Element, while adhering to State law and
housing policy. City Attorney Christine Dietrick provided guidance to the
Commission regarding the process to request changes to staff work
programs, which are directed by the City Council.
Chair Quincey opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
Joe Benson
Damien Mavis
Krista Jeffries
Jim Dantona
Gabe Garcia
Donna Lewis
Erik Justesen
Aaryn Abbett
Molly Kern
Steve Delmartini
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Quincey closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Hopkins
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Adopt the draft Resolution with Staff’s recommended amendments as
proposed in the presentation to:
1. Recommend that the City Council introduce and adopt an Ordinance
repealing and replacing the City of San Luis Obispo Municipal Code
Chapter 17.138 (Inclusionary Housing Requirements); and
2. Review proposed commercial linkage fees and housing in-lieu fees
and ensure they are supported by the Nexus Study and Feasibility
Analysis.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE,
REPEALING AND REPLACING CHAPTER 17.138 (INCLUSIONARY
HOUSING REQUIREMENTS) FOR QUALIFYING DEVELOPMENT
PROJECTS WITH AN EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
(CEQA) AS REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION
AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED JUNE 8, 2022
(CITYWIDE; CODE-0261-2022)"
Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner
Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair
Quincey
Absent (1): Commissioner Wulkan
CARRIED (6 to 0)
Motion By Commissioner Francis
Second By Commissioner Jorgensen
Recommend the City Council give direction to staff to work on identifying
exemptions to Inclusionary Housing requirements for key Housing
Element programs, such as Missing Middle, Flexible Density, Subdivision
Regulations, etc., as they are brought forward for consideration.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner
Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey
Absent (1): Commissioner Wulkan
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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6. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
6.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the
following updates:
• On June 22, 2022, the Planning Commission will consider adopting a
Resolution to recommend the City Council introduce and adopt an
Ordinance amending Title 17 (Zoning Regulations) in support of the
Clean Energy Program for new buildings
• Items tentatively scheduled for the July 13, 2022 Planning Commission
Meeting: Review of the Safe Parking Railroad Square Use Permit and
design review of Phase 5 of the Avila Ranch Development, which
includes construction of 101 single-family residences, located at 175
Venture Drive.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:55 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for June 22, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: 06/22/2022