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Home My WebLink About08-10-2022 PC Minutes 1 Planning Commission Minutes August 10, 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 (one vacant seat) City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Senior Planner Brian Leveille, Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten, and Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk _____________________________________________________________________ 1. CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on August 10, 2022 at 6:02 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 3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - JUNE 22, 2022 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Motion By Commissioner Francis Second By Commissioner Hopkins To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of June 22, 2022. Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey CARRIED (6 to 0) 2 4. PUBLIC HEARINGS 4.a 1531 MONTEREY ST. (DIR-0228-2022) REVIEW OF A REQUEST FOR A 50% PARKING REDUCTION FOR A SITE WITH A RESTAURANT (CAFÉ) AND A DWELLING UNIT Commissioner Francis recused from Item 4a, as she is consulting with Hunter Smith Architecture on a personal project and left the room. Assistant Planner Walter Oetzell presented the staff report and respon ded to Commission inquiries. Applicant, Robin Covey, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Chair Quincey opened the Public Hearing. Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Quincey closed the Public Hearing Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen Second By Commissioner Hopkins Adopt a Resolution approving the Parking Reduction request, based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A 50% PARKING REDUCTION FOR A RESTAURANT (CAFÉ AND BAKERY) AND DWELLING, REDUCING THE PARKING REQUIREMENT TO 7 SPACES WHERE 13 SPACES WOULD OTHERWISE BE REQUIRED; AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED AUGUST 10, 2022 (1531 MONTEREY STREET; APPLICATION DIR 0228 2022)" Ayes (5): Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey (one vacant seat) Recused (1): Commissioner Francis CARRIED (5 to 0) 3 4.b 175 VENTURE DR. (ARCH-0084-2022) REVIEW OF THE R-1 PORTION (PHASE 5) OF THE AVILA RANCH DEVELOPMENT PLAN, WHICH WOULD ALLOW UP TO 101 SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING UNITS Contract Planner John Rickenbach presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant representatives, Carol Florence, Principal Planner with Oasis Associates; Michael Stone, Senior Designer with Bassenian Lagoni Architecture; and Dan Garson, Director of Land Development for Wathen Castanos Homes, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to Commissioner inquiries. Chair Quincey opened the Public Hearing. Public Comments: None --End of Public Comment-- Chair Quincey closed the Public Hearing. Motion By Vice Chair Kahn Second By Commissioner Jorgensen Adopt a Resolution approving the R-1 portion (Phase 5) of the Avila Ranch project based on findings and subject to conditions of approval. "A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING SITE DESIGN AND LAYOUT FOR 101 RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITHIN THE R-1 COMPONENT OF THE AVILA RANCH PROJECT TO BE DEVELOPED WITHIN PHASE 5 OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN, AND FINDING THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM FURTHER ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AS REPRESENTED IN THE AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED AUGUST 10, 2022, FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 175 VENTURE DRIVE (ARCH-0084-2022)" Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey (one vacant seat) CARRIED (6 to 0) 4 4.c 2223 MONTEREY ST. (ARCH-0327-2021) REVIEW OF A REVISED PROJECT DESIGN FOR THE MOTEL INN, AN 83-ROOM HOTEL WITH 29 BUNGALOW GUESTROOM BUILDINGS, FOUR SMALL OUTBUILDINGS, POOL AREA, AND ASSOCIATED SITE IMPROVEMENTS Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten, Community Development Director Michael Codron, and Senior Planner Brian Leveille advised the Commission that staff would be revising their recommendation , to recommend that consideration of the project be continued to a date certain to allow time for staff to consider concerns raised in Agenda Correspondence received regarding environmental review of the project. Staff requested that the Planning Commission hear the presentation from Assistant Planner Walter Oetzell and the Applicant, receive public testimony, and provide initial feedback to the Applicant for consideration before the continued hearing. Assistant Planner Walter Oetzell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. The Applicant, Damien Mavis with Covelop, Inc., and their representative, Ariana Melendez, Project Architect for Studio Design Group Architects, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to questions raised. Chair Quincey opened the Public Hearing. Public Comments: Jim Dantona --End of Public Comment-- Chair Quincey closed the Public Hearing. Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen Second By Commissioner Hopkins To continue review of the project to a date certain, the September 14, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting. Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Hopkins, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey (one vacant seat) CARRIED (6 to 0) 5 5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST Senior Planner Brian Leveille provided the following updates: • Currently, no items are scheduled for the August 24, 2022 Planning Commission meeting so it will be canceled. • On September 14, 2022, the Planning Commission will continue review of the Motel Inn Project (2223 Monterey St., ARCH-0327-2021), review the Use Permit for the Safe Parking Program at the Railroad Square, and review the Safety Element. Vice Chair Kahn indicated that he would be absent from the September 14, 2022 Planning Commission Meeting. Chair Quincey announced that he intends to resign from the Planning Commission, effective immediately, as he is moving out of San Luis Obispo. This resignation will create two vacant positions on the Planning Commission. 6. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:44 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for September 14, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Regular Meeting of August 24, 2022 will be canceled. _________________________ APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: 09/14/2022