HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1073-2023 (Subdivision Regulations Update -- Citywide)
RESOLUTION NO. PC-1073-2023
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.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo (“City”)
conducted a public hearing in the Council Chambers of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San
Luis Obispo, California on April 12, 2023, for the purpose of reviewing and making
recommendations to the City Council of San Luis Obispo for a comprehensive update of
the Subdivision Regulations of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the
manner as required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence presented
by City staff and public commentors 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 presented, the Planning
Commission makes the following findings:
1. The proposed amendments to the Subdivision regulations will implement and
be consistent with ongoing efforts to keep the municipal code current and
consistent with relevant state law and related City regulations and policies.
2. The proposed amendments will not alter the character of neighborhoods or
cause significant health, safety, or welfare concerns, since the regulations do
not alter the density, character, or allowed uses within the City. Instead, the
regulations define and create regulations for ownership boundaries and the
municipal procedures surrounding the establishment of such ownership
boundaries.
3. The proposed amendments are consistent with and implement Housing
Element Policy 6.20 by establishing regulations to support small lot
subdivisions and other alternatives to conventional subdivision design.
4. The proposed amendments are consistent with and implement General Plan
Land Use Element Program 6.5.1 and Land Use Element policies under section
6.4 for the sensitive development of areas designated as Hillside Planning
areas and sites with slopes over 16 percent.
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5. The recommended amendments are consistent with the General Plan since the
Subdivision Regulations support implementation of the General Plan, and
updates will result in more clear regulations and concurrent review processes
with related Planning regulations such as the Zoning Regulations, Specific
Plans, and Design Guidelines.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The recommended actions were reviewed in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. The
recommended actions are determined to be exempt from environmental review pursuant
to the General Rule (CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3)), which exempts activities
that can be seen with certainty to have no possibility for causing a significant effect on the
environment.
The Subdivision Regulations update is consistent with existing General Plan policies,
implementing regulations that govern development standards such as Zoning
Regulations, and Specific Plans. The Subdivision Regulations will not alter or allow any
development that is not consistent with existing City codes, standards, or policies and
therefore it can be seen with certainty that the recommended Subdivision Regulations
update could not have a physical effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Recommended actions. The Planning Commission does hereby
recommend the City Council:
1. Introduce and adopt an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 16 (Subdivision
Regulations) of the Municipal Code, as shown in the attached Exhibit A, for a
comprehensive update of the Subdivision Regulations.
On motion by Commissioner Vice Chair Cooley, seconded by Commissioner
Houghton, and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Houghton, Jorgensen, Kahn, Tolle, Vice Chair
Cooley, and Chair Munoz-Morris
NOES: Commissioner Ringer
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 12th day of April 2023.
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Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission