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Planning Commission
AGENDA
Wednesday, April 26, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
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1.CALL TO ORDER
Chair Munoz-Morris will call the Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission to
order.
2.PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
At this time, people may address the Commission about items not on the
agenda. Comments are limited to three minutes per person. Items raised at this
time are generally referred to staff and, if action by the Commission is
necessary, may be scheduled for a future meeting.
3.CONSENT
Matters appearing on the Consent Calendar are expected to be non-
controversial and will be acted upon at one time. A member of the public may
request the Planning Commission to pull an item for discussion. The public may
comment on any and all items on the Consent Agenda within the three-minute
time limit.
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - APRIL 12, 2023 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
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Recommendation:
To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of April 12, 2023.
3.b GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN OF THE 2023-25 FINANCIAL PLAN (GENP-
0174-2023)
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Recommendation:
Adopt the Draft Resolution, which finds the projects and purchases in
the Capital Improvement Plan, proposed as part of the 2023-25
Financial Plan, conforms to the City's General Plan.
3.c GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION
OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1130 & 1138 FARMHOUSE LANE BY
THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
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Recommendation:
Adopt a Draft Resolution determining General Plan conformance for the
acquisition of properties by the County of San Luis Obispo for future
airport use (GENP-0142-2023).
4.COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
4.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Receive a brief update from Housing Policy & Programs Manager
Teresa McClish.
5.ADJOURNMENT
The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for May 10,
2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo.
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Planning Commission Minutes
April 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Dave Houghton, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Steve Kahn, Commissioner Lindsay Ringer,
Commissioner Eric Tolle, Vice Chair Justin Cooley, Chair Juan
Munoz-Morris
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy
Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Deputy City
Attorney Sadie Symens, Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk
_____________________________________________________________________
1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on April 12, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Kahn.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks administered the Oath of Office to Lindsay
Ringer and Eric Tolle.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
As required by the Planning Commission Bylaws, the Planning Commission held
the annual election of Chair and Vice Chair to a one -year term.
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Houghton
Elect Juan Munoz-Morris to the position of Chair for a one-year term.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris CARRIED (7 to 0)
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Houghton
Elect Justin Cooley to the position of Vice Chair for a one-year term.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris CARRIED (7 to 0)
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The Planning Commission recessed briefly to seat the new Chair and Vice Chair. Chair
Munoz-Morris took over the meeting from this point.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
5. CONSENT
Motion By Commissioner Kahn
Second By Vice Chair Cooley
To approve Consent Item 5a and 5b.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (7 to 0)
5.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MARCH 22, 2023 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Planning Commission minutes of March 22, 2023.
5.b 1106 WALNUT ST. (GENP-0144-2023) GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY
REPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CITY
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Adopt a Draft Resolution determining General Plan Conformance for the
acquisition of property located at 1106 Walnut Street for City Offices
(GENP-0144-2023).
"A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1106 WALNUT FOR CITY
GOVERNMENT OFFICES THAT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER
SECTION 15061(B)(3) THE GENERAL RULE AS REPRESENTED IN
THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED APRIL 12, 2023 (1106 WALNUT ST., GENP-
0144-2023)"
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.a REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS, TITLE 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Senior Planner Brian Leveille presented the staff report and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Chair Munoz-Morris opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Munoz-Morris closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Vice Chair Cooley
Second By Commissioner Houghton
Adopt a Draft Resolution recommending the City Council introduce and
adopt an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 16 (Subdivision
Regulations) of the Municipal Code for a comprehensive update to the
Subdivision Regulations.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
AND REPLACING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS"
Ayes (6): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen,
Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris
Noes (1): Commissioner Ringer
CARRIED (6 to 1)
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6.b REVIEW OF CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY ZONES EXPANSION TO
INCLUDE THE RECENTLY ANNEXED FIERO LANE – CLARION
COURT AND EAST AIRPORT AREAS (RZ-0118-2023)
Cannabis Business Coordinator Alex Fuchs presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Munoz-Morris opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
Deborah Denker
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Munoz-Morris closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Commissioner Kahn
Second By Commissioner Ringer
Adopt a Draft Resolution recommending City Council introduce and adopt
an Ordinance expanding the Cannabis Business Overlay Zones to include
the recently annexed Fiero Lane – Clarion Court and the East Airport
Areas of the Airport Area Specific Plan.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE EXPANDING
THE CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY ZONES (RZ-0118-2023)"
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen,
Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice
Chair Cooley, and Chair Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (7 to 0)
7. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
7.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the
following update:
On April 26, 2023, the Planning Commission will consider the following
as Consent Items: General Plan Conformity Report for the Capital
Improvement Plan of the 2023-25 Financial Plan (GENP-0174-2023);
General Plan Conformity Report for the acquisition of property by the
County of San Luis Obispo for future Airport facility use (1130
Farmhouse Ln. and 1138 Farmhouse Ln., GENP-0142-2023).
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Currently, staff does not anticipate any items coming before the
Planning Commission on May 10, 2023 or May 24, 2023. If necessary,
the Clerk's Office will publish a notice of cancellation one week prior to
the meeting date(s).
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The n ext Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for April 26, 2023 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: XX/XX/2023
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PLAN OF THE 2023-25 FINANCIAL PLAN
PROJECT ADDRESS: Citywide By: Greg Cleary, Capital Improvement
Program Administrative Manager
Phone Number: 805-781-7255
Email: gcleary@slocity.org
FILE NUMBER: GENP-0174-2023 FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the Draft Resolution, which finds the projects and purchases in the Capital
Improvement Plan, proposed as part of the 2023-25 Financial Plan, conforms to the City's
General Plan.
1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
State law requires the City to prepare a coordinated program of "proposed public works
for the ensuing fiscal year" and to submit the plan to its planning agency "for review and
report ...as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part the reof.” (Govt. Code
65401.) San Luis Obispo's multi-year budget approach complies with the intent of this
section, with the Planning Commission fulfilling the role of "planning agency" in its review
of the proposed Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) every two years.
The Commission's finding that a proposed CIP conforms with the General Plan does not
necessarily mean that the City endorses the project in a particular form. Individual projects
must be more fully scoped, planned, designed, and undergo environmenta l review prior
to receiving approval to be implemented. The City Council has full discretion in deciding
CIP items. There are no specific sanctions in State law if a CIP item is found not to
conform with the General Plan; however, a finding of non -conformance would indicate
that the plan should be re-evaluated.
2.0 SUMMARY
The CIP proposed as part of the 2023-25 Financial Plan includes a variety of projects and
purchases. Construction projects and equipment purchases costing $25,000 or more are
typically included in the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). Capital outlays of less than
$25,000 are included in the Financial Plan operating program budgets. Through the CIP,
the City systematically plans, schedules, and finances capital projects to ensure cost -
effectiveness and conformance with established policies and longer-term plans.
Meeting Date: 4/26/2023
Item Number: 3b
Time Estimate: N/A
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Item 3b
GENP-0174-2023
Planning Commission Report – 04/26/2023
The City Council prioritizes and allocates limited resources every two years after carefully
considering community input. Not all General Plan goals, Specific Plans, or Concept
Plans may be funded. Consequently, the proposed CIP must prioritize funding based on
the Council's assessment of community needs and priorities. The proposed CIP is a five -
year plan where funding is approved by Council for the first two years and the last three
years are projected for consideration in the next Financial Plan.
3.0 PREVIOUS REVIEW
In November 2020, voters passed Measure G-20, which expanded the existing sales tax
from 0.5% to 1.5%. As a result, the Local Revenue Measure now provides $50 mil lion in
Capital Improvement Plan funding over the 2023-25 Financial Plan period. This additional
funding will be utilized for large scale infrastructure projects, as well as provide for an
expansion of the quantity and budget of asset maintenance and repla cement projects.
4.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
Evaluation of General Plan conformity focuses on the objects of proposed spending, not
the sources of funds. CIP projects can be funded from various funding sources which
include the General Fund, Grants, Impact Fees and, to the extent allowable, the City's
Enterprise Funds which include the Sewer Fund, Water Fund, Whale Rock Fund, Parking
Fund, and Transit Fund which are typically supported by user fees.
A General Plan policy audit was conducted and the matrix in At tachment 1 documents
how each proposed capital improvement conforms to the City's General Plan. The matrix
includes a listing of CIP items for the 2023-25 Financial Plan. Each CIP item supports a
program or policy in the General Plan.
5.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The determination of conformity with the General Plan is exempt from environmental
review as a Statutory Exemption under Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies
(CEQA Guidelines Section 15262). Each project listed as part of the CIP will ne ed future
authorization and environmental review prior to construction.
6.0 OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS
Comments from the other departments have been incorporated into the recommended
CIP projects proposed as part of the 2023-25 Financial Plan.
7.0 ALTERNATIVES
The Planning Commission may direct staff to revise the report. There is no legally
mandated deadline for Commission action.
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Item 3b
GENP-0174-2023
Planning Commission Report – 04/26/2023
8.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - General Plan Conformity Project Matrix
B - Draft Resolution (GENP-0174-2023)
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ID# General Plan Conformity Matrix FY 2023‐24 FY 2024‐25 2‐Year Total
1
Circulation Element: Manage City operations for energy efficiency, including purchase and use of vehicles,
equipment and materials.5,581,900$ 5,156,406$ 10,738,306$
2 Bus Replacements with EV 2,701,500$ 2,226,000$ 4,927,500$
3 Fleet Replacement: Parks and Recreation 75,000$ 75,000$
4 Fleet Replacement: Police ‐$ 90,000$ 90,000$
5 Fleet Replacement: Public Works 670,000$ 395,000$ 1,065,000$
6 Fleet Replacement: Utilities 230,000$ 150,000$ 380,000$
7 Fleet Replacement: Admin 250,000$ 250,000$
8 Fleet Replacement: Public Works 100,000$ 100,000$
9 Parking Pay Station Installation 600,000$ 600,000$
10 Transit Facility EV Charging Infrastructure 1,805,400$ 1,445,406$ 3,250,806$
11 Circulation Element: Provide a system of streets that are well‐maintained and safe for all forms of transportation.10,976,260$ 28,378,000$ 39,354,260$
12 Bridge Maintenance 150,000$ 200,000$ 350,000$
13 California & Taft Roundabout 500,000$ 500,000$
14 Development Agreement ‐ 600 Tank Farm 200,000$ 200,000$
15 Higuera St. Widening ‐ Bridge to Elks 180,000$ 180,000$
16 Neighborhood Traffic Improvements 45,000$ 30,000$ 75,000$
17 Parking Lot Maintenance 285,000$ 745,000$ 1,030,000$
18 Pedestrian and Bicycle Pathway Maintenance 125,000$ 435,000$ 560,000$
19 Prado Road Bridge & Road Widening 18,373,000$ 18,373,000$
20 Prado Road Interchange 1,435,260$ 2,750,000$ 4,185,260$
21 Sewer Maintenance Hole Cover Adjustments 180,000$ 30,000$ 210,000$
22 Sidewalk Replacement and Installation 100,000$ 150,000$ 250,000$
23 Street Lights ‐ Annual Asset Maintenance 75,000$ 75,000$ 150,000$
24 Street Reconstruction & Resurfacing 6,850,000$ 5,000,000$ 11,850,000$
25 Traffic Signs & Striping Maintenance 75,000$ 75,000$ 150,000$
26 Transportation Monitoring & Modeling Update 55,000$ 55,000$ 110,000$
27 Transportation Safety & Operations (Rename ‐ Transportation Safety and Operations) 140,000$ 120,000$ 260,000$
28 Trench Repairs‐ Sewer 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000$
29 Trench Repairs‐ Water 280,000$ 280,000$ 560,000$
30 Water Valve Cover Adjustments 276,000$ 35,000$ 311,000$
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Circulation Element: The City shall design and maintain bikeways to make bicycling safe, convenient and enjoyable.
The City shall encourage and promote walking as a regular means of transportation.9,911,000$ 1,625,000$ 11,536,000$
32 Active Transportation Plan Implementation 435,000$ 550,000$ 985,000$
33 ATP ‐ Foothill Boulevard Complete Street Project 200,000$ 200,000$
34 ATP ‐ Higuera Complete Street Project 8,251,000$ 750,000$ 9,001,000$
35 ATP ‐ Orcutt Road Railroad Crossing Upgrades 200,000$ 200,000$
36 ATP ‐ Railroad Safety Trail (Orcutt to Tiburon) and Bullock Culvert Replacement 300,000$ 100,000$ 400,000$
37 ATP ‐ South/King Pedestrian Hybrid Beacon 500,000$ 500,000$
38 Banner Arms, Bench Arm Rests, Signs 25,000$ 25,000$ 50,000$
39 Downtown Renewal 200,000$ 200,000$
40
Circulation Element: The City shall improve and expand city bus service to make the system more convenient and
accessible for everyone.90,000$ 115,000$ 205,000$
41 Bus Shelter Replacements 90,000$ 90,000$ 180,000$
42 Parking Lot Maintenance ‐ Bus Yard 25,000$ 25,000$
43
Conservation and Open Space Element: Secure and maintain a healthy and attractive Greenbelt around the urban
area.345,000$ 320,000$ 665,000$
44 Open Space Acquisition 175,000$ 150,000$ 325,000$
45 Open Space Maintenance 170,000$ 170,000$ 340,000$
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Conservation and Open Space Element: The City will use material efficiently in its buildings and facilities, services
and operations, and encourage others to do the same.1,527,000$ 973,178$ 2,500,178$
47 Fire Station 3&4 Remodel Space Study and Design 200,000$ 200,000$
48 Lead by Example ‐ Building Electrification ‐ Swim Center Heat Pump 100,000$ 100,000$
49 Major Facility Maintenance 1,152,000$ 423,178$ 1,575,178$
50 Major Facility Replacements 350,000$ 350,000$
51 Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Various Facilities 175,000$ 100,000$ 275,000$
52
Conservation and Open Space: Emphasize the planting and maintenance of California Native tree species of
sufficient height, spread, form and horticultural characteristics to create the desired streetscape canopy, shade,
buffering from adjacent uses, and other desired streetscape characteristics, consistent with the Tree Ordinance or as
recommended by the Tree Committee or as approved by the Architectural Review Commission.420,000$ 440,000$ 860,000$
53 Urban Forest Maintenance 420,000$ 440,000$ 860,000$
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Conservation and Open Space: The City will manage its operations for efficient materials use by: A. Substituting
electronic information exchange for paper whenever feasible and cost‐effective.989,500$ 1,861,001$ 2,850,501$
55 IT Replacement 989,500$ 1,861,001$ 2,850,501$
56
Land Use Element: Develop buildings and facilities which will contribute to our sense of place and architectural
heritage.325,000$ 300,000$ 625,000$
57 Annual Public Art Maintenance and Projects 225,000$ 200,000$ 425,000$
58 Roundabout Public Art Installations 100,000$ 100,000$ 200,000$
59
Land Use Element: The City shall ensure there is a diversity of parking opportunities in the Downtown. Any major
increments in parking supply should take the form of structures, located at the edges of the commercial core, so
people can walk rather than drive between points within the core.48,297,000$ 2,200,000$ 50,497,000$
60 842 Palm Parking Structure Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
61 871 Marsh Street Structure Maintenance 100,000$ 100,000$
62 General Parking Structure Maintenance 700,000$ 700,000$ 1,400,000$
63 LPR Replacement 97,000$ 97,000$
64 Cultural Arts District Parking Structure 47,000,000$ 1,500,000$ 48,500,000$
65 Parking Enforcement Equipment at Gate Entry 300,000$ 300,000$
66 Parks and Recreation Element: The City shall develop and maintain a park system.4,469,972$ 7,503,670$ 11,973,642$
67 Mission Plaza Concept Plan Implementation 2,429,972$ 470,028$ 2,900,000$
68 Development Related Park Improvements 500,000$ 5,423,642$ 5,923,642$
69 Emerson Park Amenity Upgrades and Beautification 200,000$ 200,000$
70 Laguna Lake Dredging and Sediment Management Project Implementation 900,000$ 900,000$
71 Laguna Lake Golf Course Maintenance 20,000$ 20,000$ 40,000$
72 Park Major Maintenance & Repairs 520,000$ 440,000$ 960,000$
73 Parks and Rec General Plan Implementation 800,000$ ‐$ 800,000$
74 SLO Creek Walk Maintenance ‐ Lighting, Signage, Irrigation, Plants 250,000$ 250,000$
75
Safety Element: The City should allow flood waters to move through natural channels. Flow should be
accommodated by removing debris and manmade obstructions.11,829,000$ 3,000,000$ 14,829,000$
76 Mid‐Higuera Bypass 8,729,000$ 2,850,000$ 11,579,000$
77 Silt Removal 150,000$ 150,000$ 300,000$
78 Storm Response and Recovery 2,750,000$ 2,750,000$
79 Pismo Street Retaining Wall ‐ Storm Response 200,000$ 200,000$
80
Water and Wastewater Management Element: Manage the City’s water resources to meet the current and future
water demand requirements associated with development envisioned by the General Plan.6,169,000$ 4,908,000$ 11,077,000$
81 Chorro ‐ Highland to Meinecke 24 inch Pipeline Replacement 100,000$ 1,900,000$ 2,000,000$
82 Fire Hydrants 55,000$ 55,000$ 110,000$
83 Recycled Water Orcutt Street ‐ Fernwood to Laurel 25,000$ 25,000$
84 Recycled Water Pump Station Maintenance ‐$ 60,000$ 60,000$
85 Reservoir 2 Replacement 900,000$ 900,000$
86 Reycled Water Annual UV Bulb Replacement 10,000$ 10,000$
87 Santa Rosa ‐ Stenner Creek Road to Highland 30 inch Pipeline Replacement 230,000$ ‐$ 230,000$
88 Source Water Strategic Plan ‐$ 90,000$ 90,000$
89 Sustainable Groundwater Management Act GSP ‐$ 150,000$ 150,000$
90 Treatment Major Facilities Maintenance 189,000$ 180,000$ 369,000$
91 Water Meters and Boxes 335,000$ 343,000$ 678,000$
92 Water Storage Tank Maintenance 755,000$ 1,000,000$ 1,755,000$
93 Water Treatment Plant ‐ Building Maintenance 650,000$ ‐$ 650,000$
94 Water Treatment Plant Major Facility Maintenance 245,000$ 115,000$ 360,000$
95 Waterline Abandonment & Connections 50,000$ 50,000$ 100,000$
96 Waterline Replacement: Johnson ‐ Iris to Bishop Pipeline Replacement 3,300,000$ 3,300,000$
97 Waterline Replacements ‐ Point Repair 250,000$ 250,000$
98 WTP Water Meter Replacement (91734)10,000$ 30,000$ 40,000$
99
Water and Wastewater Management Element: The City will coordinate the operation of the Salinas, Whale Rock,
and Nacimiento Reservoirs to maximize available water resources.170,000$ 2,120,000$ 2,290,000$
100 Salinas Reservoir Transfer of Ownership Plan 150,000$ ‐$ 150,000$
101 Whale Rock Pump Station Electrical Repairs (A and B)2,000,000$ 2,000,000$
102 Whale Rock Reservoir ‐ Major Facility Maintenance 20,000$ 120,000$ 140,000$
103
Water and Wastewater Management Element: The City will manage the collection system to ensure that the proper
level of maintenance is provided and that the flow in sanitary sewers does not exceed design capacity.10,718,000$ 4,250,000$ 14,968,000$
104 Foothill ‐ Chorro Pipeline Replacement ‐$ 250,000$ 250,000$
105 Inflow/Infiltration Reduction 250,000$ 250,000$
106 Morro, Mill, Santa Rosa, Chorro Pipeline Replacement 253,000$ 253,000$
107 San Jose, Ramona, Monte Vista, and California Pipeline Replacement ‐$ 1,225,000$ 1,225,000$
108 Serrano, Bressi, Dana Pipe Replacement 25,000$ 1,275,000$ 1,300,000$
109 Sewer Lift Station Maintenance 200,000$ 200,000$
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110 Storm Drain System Replacement 1,875,000$ 1,025,000$ 2,900,000$
111 Taft, Hathaway, Phillips, Buena Vista, and Loomis Pipeline Replacement 1,225,000$ 1,225,000$
112 Wastewater Collections System ‐ Point Repairs 120,000$ ‐$ 120,000$
113 Wastewater Lift Station Rehabilitation: Silver City Lift Station 70,000$ 100,000$ 170,000$
114 WRRF ‐ Building Maintenance (Renovation of ancilary facilities) 150,000$ 150,000$
115 WRRF And Wastewater Collection Shop 6,500,000$ 6,500,000$
116 WRRF Major Maintenance 150,000$ 125,000$ 275,000$
117 WRRF Power Cogeneration Upgrade 150,000$ ‐$ 150,000$
118 N/A 4,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,000,000$
119 CIP Reserve 4,000,000$ 4,000,000$ 8,000,000$
120 Grand Total 115,818,632$ 67,150,255$ 182,968,887$
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RESOLUTION NO. XXXX-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR THE 2023-25
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THAT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER
SECTION 15262, FEASIBILITY AND PLANNING STUDIES (GENP-0174-
2023)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public meeting in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on April 26, 2023, for the purpose of reviewing the 2023-25 Capital
Improvement Plan for General Plan Conformity as required by California Government
Code Section 65401 (GENP-0174-2023); 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 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. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The 2023-25 Capital Improvement Plan is consistent with the General Plan.
Section 2. Environmental Review. The determination of conformity with the
General Plan is exempt from environmental review as a Statutory Exemption under
Section 15262, Feasibility and Planning Studies (CEQA Guidelines Section 15262).
Each Project listed as part of the CIP will need future authorization and environmental
review prior to construction.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-XXX-2023 Page 2
GENP-0174-2023 (CIP Conformance)
Section 3. Action. The Planning Commission does find and report that GENP-
0174-2023 conforms to the City of San Luis Obispo’s General Plan pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65401.
On motion by , seconded by ,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
REFRAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of April 26, 2023.
Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission
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PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT
SUBJECT: GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF
PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1130 & 1138 FARMHOUSE LANE BY THE COUNTY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO
BY: Alex Fuchs, Cannabis Business Coordinator FROM: Tyler Corey, Deputy Director
Phone Number: 805-783-7877 Phone Number: 805-781-7169
Email: afuchs@slocity.org Email: tcorey@slocity.org
APPLICANT: County of San Luis Obispo REPRESENTATIVE: Trevor Brumm
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt a Draft Resolution determining General Plan conformance for the acquisition of
properties by the County of San Luis Obispo for future airport use (GENP -0142-2023).
1.0 COMMISSION'S PURVIEW
Section 65402 of the California Government Code requires the local planning agency
make a finding of General Plan conformance whenever a county proposes to acquire or
dispose of a property located “within the corporate limits of a city.” Specifically, Section
65402(b) requires that the “location, purpose, and extent of such acquisition” be submitted
to and reported upon by the planning agency having jurisdiction as to conformity with the
jurisdiction’s adopted general plan – in this case, the City (Cal. Gov’t Code § 65402(b)).
The properties proposed for acquisition by the County are located within City limits
(specifically within the Airport Area Specific Plan), so the County has requested a
determination of General Plan conformance by the City before the County Board of
Supervisors considers acquisition.
2.0 PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The County of San Luis Obispo’s Department of Airports (Airport) is in negotiations to
purchase two privately-owned parcels addressed 1130 & 1138 Farmhouse Lane totaling
4.68 acres and located east of Broad Street opposite the airport. The parcels are zoned
Service Commercial (C-S-SP), are within the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP), and were
part of an area annexation by the City in 2020. Figure 1 is a map showing the location of
the properties.
The Airport intends to develop the properties for use as a consolidated rental car facility.
The rental car facility, as it is currently envisioned, will consist of the following:
1. Paved parking lot for rental cars, employee parking, and customer parking
2. A building structure housing customer service counters, offices, and car wash
facilities (to be used exclusively by rental car companies)
3. A wrap around driveway for an airport shuttle pick-up and drop-off zone
Meeting Date: 4/26/2023
Item Number: 3c
Time Estimate: N/A
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Item 3c
GENP-0142-2023
Planning Commission Report – April 26, 2023
Figure 1 – Proposed Project Site (1130 & 1138 Farmhouse Ln.)
2.1 Project Data Summary
Address(es): 1130 & 1138 Farmhouse Lane
Applicant: County of San Luis Obispo
Zoning: Service Commercial within the Airport Area Specific Plan (C-
S-SP)
General Plan: Services & Manufacturing
Environmental Status: Exempt per CEQA Guideline 15061(b)(3)
3.0 PROJECT ANALYSIS
The parcels are located within the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP), so the project was
also analyzed for conformance with policies established in the AASP. Based on staff’s
analysis, the proposed acquisition is in conformance with the City’s General Plan, Zoning
Regulations, and the AASP as described below.
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Item 3c
GENP-0142-2023
Planning Commission Report – April 26, 2023
3.1 General Plan Consistency
Section 7 – Airport Area – of the Land Use Element (LUE) outlines policies and programs
for the development, management, and services offered in the airport’s area of influence.
LUE Program 7.14 - Growth Management
The City will annex the Airport area denoted in the Airport Area Specific Plan and
accommodate incremental development consistent with the growth management policies,
including those concerning adequacy of resources and services and development paying
its own way.
Section 11 – Air Transportation – of the Circulation Element (CE) outlines policies and
programs to address the continued use of the county-owned airport. LUE and CE policies
and programs support the development of airport facilities within the Airport Overlay Zone
for the continued operation and growth of air services.
CE Program 11.2.2 - Airport Facilities Development
The City shall work with the County Airport to support the further development of airport
facilities and attract additional passenger airline services. Possible improvements include,
but are not limited to: instrumented landing systems, radar, and improved passenger
waiting facilities.
3.2 Zoning Regulations Consistency
The proposed use of the properties as a consolidated rental car facility is consistent with
the intended purpose and application of the Service Commercial (C-S) Zone. “The C-S
Zone is intended to provide for a wide range of service and manufacturing uses” to meet
local needs and regional demands including transportation services1. Auto and Vehicles
Sales and Rental, which includes rental car facilities, is an allowed use in the Service
Commercial (C-S) Zone as outlined in Table 2-1: Uses Allowed By Zone of the Zoning
Regulations (found in Chapter 17.10.)
3.3 Airport Area Specific Plan Consistency
Section 4.1 of the Airport Area Specific Plan (AASP) outlines the Land Use Goals for the
area including use and development of property that is compatible with long -term
operations of the airport2. The proposed use of the properties as a consolidated rental car
facility would serve the long-term operational needs of the airport and supp ort regional
transportation needs for airline customers. Such a facility would also support residents’
needs for regional car rental services.
1 Section 17.36.010 - The C-S Zone is intended to provide for a wide range of service and manufacturing
uses to meet local needs and some demands of the region, including services, limited retail, and other
business service uses that may be less appropriate in the City’s other commercial zones. The C-S Zone is
also intended to accommodate certain storage, transportation, wholesaling, and light manufacturing uses.
The C-S zone is intended to be applied primarily to areas that have more public exposure on arterial streets
than areas reserved for manufacturing uses.
2 Goal 4.1.9: Airport Operations - Airport Area land uses and development, including Airport Compatible
Open Space, compatible with the long-term operation of the airport, and enhancing the viability of the airport
as a regional transportation facility.
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Item 3c
GENP-0142-2023
Planning Commission Report – April 26, 2023
Section 4.2 outlines the intent for each of the Land Use Designations and Zoning with in
the AASP. The Service Commercial Zone is intended for storage, transportation, and
wholesaling type uses and allows for vehicle sales and rental as described in Table 4 -3
– Allowed Uses.3 Auto and vehicle sales and rental, which includes car rental facilities, is
under the Retail Sales category of land uses and is an allowed use in the Service
Commercial Zone.
4.0 ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
The proposed Project is exempt from California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review
under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Section 15061(b)(3) states that an activity is
covered by the General Rule since CEQA only applies to projects that have the potential
for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant effect on the
environment, then the activity is not subject to CEQA review. The acquisition of properties
by the County for a future use has no possibility of resulting in a significant effect on the
environment. Any future development of the site would be subject to standard City
processes including CEQA review.
5.0 ALTERNATIVE
Deny that the proposed land acquisition by the County is in conformance with the
General Plan based on finding(s) of inconsistency with the General Plan. Staff does
not recommend this alternative as the project was reviewed and analyzed by staff to be
consistent with applicable policies and programs contained within the General Plan’s
Land Use and Circulation Elements as well as the City’s Zoning Regulations.
6.0 ATTACHMENTS
A - Draft PC Resolution (GENP-1042-2023)
3 Goal: 4.2.2 Service Commercial - Areas designated Service Commercial are generally for storage,
transportation, and wholesaling type uses, as well as certain retail sales and business services that m ay
be less appropriate in other commercial designations. Refer to Table 4-3 for specific uses permitted on land
designated Service Commercial.
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-XXXX-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 1130 & 1138
FARMHOUSE LANE FOR COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AIRPORT USE
THAT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW PER CEQA
GUIDELINE 15061(B)(3) (GENP-0142-2023)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public meeting in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on April 26, 2023, for the purpose of reviewing the acquisition of properties by
the County of San Luis Obispo for future airport use for General Plan Conformity as
required by California Government Code Section 65402 (GENP-0142-2023); and
WHEREAS, because the properties proposed for acquisition are located within
City limits (specifically, within the Airport Area Specific Plan), the County has requested
a determination of General Plan conformity by the City before the County Board of
Supervisors considers the acquisition (Government Code 65402(b)); 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 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. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The acquisition of properties located within the City of San Luis Obispo
(specifically, within the Airport Area Specific Plan) by the County of San Luis
Obispo for airport use will not harm the general health, safety, and welfare of
people living or working in the vicinity because the proposed project is
consistent with the General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements, the
Zoning Regulations, and the Airport Area Specific Plan.
Section 2. Environmental Review. The proposed Project is exempt from California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) review under Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3). Section
15061(b)(3) states that an activity is covered by the General Rule exemption that CEQA
only applies to projects that have the potential for causing a significant effect on the
environment. Where it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the
activity in question may have a significant effect on the environment, the activity is not
subject to CEQA review. The acquisition of properties by the County for a future use has
no possibility resulting in a significant effect on the environment. Any future development
of the site would be subject to standard City processes including CEQA review.
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Planning Commission Resolution No. PC-XXX-2023 Page 2
GENP-0142-2023 (1130 & 1138 Farmhouse Lane)
Section 3. Action. The Planning Commission does find and report that GENP -
0142-2023 conforms to the City of San Luis Obispo’s General Plan pursuant to California
Government Code Section 65402(b).
On motion by ___________________, seconded by _____________________,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
REFRAIN:
ABSENT:
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of April 26, 2023.
__________________________
Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission
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