HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3c. General Plan Conformity Report for aquisition of 1130 and 1138 Farhouse Lane (GENP-0142-2023)
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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