HomeMy WebLinkAboutBates 00003-00004 PC-1001-16 (PRE-1293-2015 -- Froom Ranch)(1)RESOLUTION NO. PC -1001-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AUTHORIZE
INITIATION OF THE MADONNA -FROOM RANCH SPECIFIC PLAN
PRE 1293-2015)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on January 27, 2016, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application PRE 1293-
2015, John Madonna (John Madonna Construction Company) and Bob Richmond (Villagio
Senior Living), 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 as follows:
SECTION 1. inti)igs.
1. Planning Commission review and City Council action to consider authorization of the
initiation of the Madonna on Los Osos Valley Road Specific Plan and amendments to the
General Plan are consistent with City procedures and regulations.
2. Planning Commission review and recommendations to the City Council on authorization to
initiate the Specific Plan and associated General Plan Amendments is among the Planning
Commission's duties and functions which include the recommendation of actions on
Specific Plans and General Plan Amendments.
3. The requested initiation provides authorization to proceed with a formal application for the
Specific Plan and does not grant land use entitlements.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The proposed request for initiation involves initial
feedback and direction on the proposed Specific Plan components and General Plan Amendment
and does not include any final action. Council action on the proposed initiation is exempt from
environmental review per CEQA Guidelines under the General Rule (Section 15061(b)(3)). If
initiation of the Specific Plan is authorized by the City Council, a formal project submittal for
consideration of the proposed Specific Plan including associated discretionary entitlements will
be subject to environmental review.
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission hereby recommends Council approval
of the initiation of the associated subject project, allowing formal submittal of requested
entitlements for evaluation and further consideration by the Planning Commission and Council;
including adjustment of the 150 -foot contour development limit line and the land use mix
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Planning Commission Resolution No. PC - 1001-16
PRE -1293-2015
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included in Performance Standards for area SP -3 of the Land Use Element with the following
direction:
1. The formal application shall include all necessary information to fully evaluate the potential
effects of development on natural and scenic resources (particularly as it relates to visual
impacts on the City's edge), including but not limited to: photo -simulations, cross sections,
grading plans (with cut and fill details), circulation diagrams, and preliminary building
layouts and massing details; assessment of potential visual effects as seen from public areas
including but not limited to roads, highways, and open space areas; a comprehensive project -
specific and quantified impact analysis on special -status plants, animals, vegetative
communities and trees, and creeks, drainages, and wetland habitat; proposed mitigation
plan(s) for both on and off-site restoration (as applicable); and hydrological analysis
accompanying proposed plans to modify and restore Froom Creek.
Upon motion by Commissioner Malak, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Draze, Malak, Fowler, and Chair Larson
NOES: Commissioners Riggs, Dandekar, and Vice -Chair Multari
REFRAIN: None.
ABSENT: None.
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 27`h
day of January, 2016.
Doug David on, Secretary
Planning Commission
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