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HomeMy WebLinkAbout1264 Foothill (Alpha Omicron Pi) Use PermitPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 5323-01 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A FRATERNITY AT PROPERTY LOCATED ON FOOTHILL BOULEVARD BETWEEN CALIFORNIA AND CRANDALL WAY; 1264 AND 1264 % FOOTHILL (U 86-01) 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 October 10, 2001, for the purpose of considering Application U 86-01, Use Permit to allow a fraternity at 1264 and 1264 Y2 Foothill Boulevard; 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. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the following findings: 1. The proposed use, as conditioned, will not be detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of persons living or working in the area, because limits on hours for events and numbers of persons allowed on site will restrict activities and limit disturbances to neighbors. 2. The subject use is appropriate at the proposed location, and will be compatible with surrounding land uses provided that the fraternity complies with all conditions at all times. 3. The proposed use conforms to the general plan because it is a group housing use, which the general plan says is appropriate for High -Density Residential areas. 4. The proposed use meets zoning ordinance requirements because it is a fraternity in a High -Density Residential (R-4) zone, where fraternities are allowed with approval of a Planning Commission use permit. 5. The proposed use is exempt from environmental review requirements because it is a residential use similar to the existing uses on the property (Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines). Section 2. Action. The Planning Commission approved Use Permit, U 86-01, subject to the following conditions: Resolution No. 5323-01 Page 2 Conditions 1. No more than five persons shall reside at the site at any time. The applicant shall allow the City to verify occupancy by allowing an inspection of the records or by a visual inspection of the premises. Any inspection shall be at a reasonable time and shall be preceded by a 24-hour notice to the residents. 2. A minimum of six on -site parking spaces to city standards shall be provided and maintained at all times for the intended use. 3. The applicants shall improve the existing parking lot to meet the City standards for parking space and driveway dimensions, aisle widths, striping and wheel stops prior to establishing the fraternity use, to the approval of the Community Development Director. 4. The property shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner. All plant materials shall be maintained and replaced as necessary. 5. The maximum number of persons allowed on the site for routine meetings an gatherings is 18, except as specifically approved by the Community Development Director for special events. For such special events, the applicant shall also submit a parking and transportation plan. 6. No meetings, parties, or other types of similar activities involving persons other than residents are allowed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m., except as approved by the Community Development Director. 7. The applicant shall institute and maintain a neighborhood relations program. This plan shall include at least the following elements: *Annual training of all members in community relations. •A program to inform neighbors of upcoming events at the house. • Submission of names and telephone numbers of responsible persons, including the alumni president and chief financial officer, to the Community Development Department and to the neighbors within two blocks of the house. Responsible persons shall be available during all events and at reasonable hours otherwise, to receive and handle complaints. Evidence of implementation of said plan shall be submitted to the director for review each year. Failure to exercise reasonable efforts to implement said plan may be grounds for revocation of this permit. 8. Events, including meetings or parties, on site, shall be limited to those listed on a meeting and activities schedule, submitted to and approved by the Community Development Director in the fall of each year. The Community Development Director must approve exceptions to this schedule. If the Director determines the change is Resolution No. 5323-01 Page 3 significant and may have an adverse impact on the neighborhood, then it will be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration. 9. There shall be no freestanding signs on the premises. Signs shall be limited to signs located on building faces or fences. 10. Use permit shall be reviewed if the City receives any reasonable written citizen or Police or Fire Department complaints, or if two convictions are received for violations of the City's noise or property maintenance regulations within a six-month period. In review of the use permit, the Planning Commission may add, delete or modify conditions of approval, or revoke the use permit. The Planning Commission may consider adding a condition requiring fraternity officers to perform a community service project in the neighborhood. 11. If California Polytechnic State University revokes the fraternity's charter, the City shall review the use permit. In review of the use permit, the Planning Commission may add, delete or modify conditions of approval, or revoke the use permit. 12. The Community Development -Building Division and Fire Department shall inspect the property and house for compliance with City Building and Safety Standards. The use permit shall not become effective until the premise has been determined to be in compliance with all applicable City standards. 13. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions or code requirements, or the conduct of the use so as to constitute a violation of Federal, State, or local law, or so at to constitute a public nuisance or so as to cause adverse impacts on the health, safety, or welfare of persons in the vicinity of this use is prohibited and may constitute grounds for revocation of this permit. On motion by Commr. Cooper, seconded by Commr. Aiken, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commrs. Caruso, Cooper, Aiken and Boswell NOES: Commrs. Peterson and Osborne REFRAIN: None ABSENT: Commr. Loh The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of October, 2001. Ronald Whisena d Planning Com fission Secretary Z.13 /0> 2474 Augusta St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Tim Grivin Community Development 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Dear Tim I'm writing you on behalf of the sisters of Alpha Omicron Pi. My name is Charla Hollister and Pm an alumni and member of Corporation Board, Chi Psi Chapter of Alpha Omicron Pi. We currently reside at 570 Pacific St. and maintain a fraternity/sorority use permit at this location. Our Corporation Board is actively looking for alternative living for our chapter. We have become aware that McNamara Realty will not be renewing the Phi Delta Theta's lease at 1264 & 12641/2 Foothill Blvd. We want to take over the U 86-01 use permit that allows a fraternity/sorority at 1264 & 12641/2 Foothill Blvd. The members of Alpha Omicron Pi and Corporation Board that supports them will meet every condition already set forth under the permit that was granted in October 2001. We will also be continuing with the Community Relations Program that Phi Delta Theta put into place when obtaining this permit. I have included our version of the program. We will also be making the necessary modifications to the property to maintain the permit with ninety days of occupying the property. • Remove the carpet from the garage floor and use that space as a garage • Put in 5/8 drywall at the garage side as a separation wall • Install parking per conditions of approval and paint parking space lines • Replace/fix fence A total of five girls will reside at 1264 & 12641/2 Foothill Blvd. The only special event that Alpha Omicron Pi would need approval for would be Recruitment practice and Panhellenic Recruitment. It takes place in mid -late September and other sorority houses with in a one -block radius are already approved. Panhellenic of Cal Poly provides a parking and transportation plan for this event. Alpha Omicron Pi has set very high standards for our members and therefore do not allow any drugs or alcohol on the property we are renting, we also do not all extra visitors at night. The only sign to be displayed on the premise would be AOII, which would be on the building face and not free standing. We have lived at 570 Pacific St. for over ten years and have been excellent tenants. We have been very happy with our situation and housing arrangements; however, we do feel we need to have a house that is closer to Cal Poly for our members. Phi Delta Theta's current lease is up in June at the Foothill residence and we are very interested in occupying it for the next school year. We have been in contact with McNamara Property Managers and Mike is ready to move forward with us as the new tenants at 1264 & 1264 1/z Foothill Blvd. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this letter of intent please contact me at your earliest convenience at (805) 459-7724 or charlahollister@yahoo.com. Thanks so much for your time and consideration. Best Regards, K At *q":�D Charla Hollister Corporation Board Member Alpha Omicron Pi, Chi Psi