HomeMy WebLinkAbout180 California (Kappa Alpha Theta) Use PermitSAN LUIS OBISPO CITY PLANNING COMMISSION
RESOLUTION NO. 4087-88
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo
did conduct a public hearing in the City Council Chambers of the San
Luis Obispo City Hall, San Luis Obispo, California on May 24, 1989,
pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application No. U1440 by
Kappa Alpha Theta, applicant.
USE PERMIT REQUESTED:
To allow a sorority house.
PROPERTY DESCRIPTION:
On file in the office of Community Development, City Hall.
GENERAL LOCATION:
180 California Boulevard
GENERAL PLAN LAND USE ELEMENT:
High -density Residential
PRESENT ZONE:
R-4
WHEREAS, said commission as a result of its inspections,
investigations and studies made by itself, and in behalf and of
testimonies offered at said hearing, has established existence of the
following circumstances:
1. The proposed use, as conditioned, will not adversely affect the
health, safety and welfare of persons living or working on the
site or in the vicinity.
2. The use is appropriate at the proposed location and will be
compatible with surrounding development.
3. The proposal conforms to the general plan and meets zoning
ordinance requirements.
4. The proposed use is exempt from environmental review.
Resolution No. 4087-89
Use Permit U1440
Page 2
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that application No. U1440 be
approved subject to the following conditions:
1. Occupancy shall be limited to the Kappa Alpha Theta sorority
unless approved by the Planning Commission.
2. No more than five people shall reside at the house at any time.
3. The applicant shall allow the city to verify occupancy of the
house 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 one -hour notice to
the residents.
4. The site shall be maintained in a neat and orderly manner, to
the satisfaction of the Community Development Department. All
plant materials shall be maintained and replaced as needed.
5. If a reasonable complaint is received in writing by the
Community Development Department, the complaint shall be
referred to the Planning Commission for consideration at the
commission's next available meeting.
6. The Chief Building Official and the Fire Marshal shall inspect
the structure for code compliance.
7. Events, including meetings, parties, or any other gathering of
more than 16 persons on site, are prohibited. No activities
involving persons other than residents living on this site are
allowed between the hours of 10 p.m. and 9 a.m.
8. The applicant shall institute and maintain a neighborhood
relations program similar to the attached Exhibit A. This plan
shall include at least the following elements:
* Annual training of all members in community relations.
* A program to inform neighbors of upcoming meetings at
the sorority house.
* Submission of names and telephone numbers of
responsible persons 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.
Resolution No. 4087-89
Use Permit U1440
Page 3
9. Events, including meetings, parties, or any other official
sorority function, shall be listed on a meeting and activities
schedule, submitted to and approved by the Community
Development Director in the fall of each year. Exceptions to
this schedule must be approved by the Community Development
Director. If the Director determines the change is significant
and may have an adverse impact on the neighborhood, then it
will be referred to the Planning Commission for consideration.
Evidence of implementation of said plan shall be submitted to
the director for review each year. Failure to implement said
plan may be grounds for revocation of this permit.
10. Failure to comply with any of the above conditions or code
requirements, or the conduct of the use so as 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.
11. The residence shall contain no more than two bedrooms.
The foregoing resolution was adopted by the Planning Commission
of the City of San Luis Obispo, upon the motion of Commr. Kourakis,
seconded by Commr. Duerk, and upon the following roll call vote:
AYES: Kourakis, Duerk, Roalman, Schmidt, Karleskint, Hoffman
NOES: Crotser
ABSENT: None
Michael Multari, Secretary
Planning Commission
DATED: May 24, 1989