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RESOLUTION NO.5526-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING USE PERMIT APPLICATION #U 41-09,
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 700 GRAND AVENUE
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
May 27, 2009, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under application #U 41-09, Omicron Mu
Chapter of Chi Omega House Corporation, applicant; 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.
BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
Section 1. 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 sorority 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 designates as potentially appropriate for High -Density (R-4) Residential
areas.
4. The proposed use meets Zoning Ordinance requirements because it is a sorority in a High -
Density Residential (R-4) zone, where sororities are allowed with approval of a Planning
Commission use permit.
5. The proposed use is consistent with General Plan Land Use policy LU 2.7.4 to reduce
commute travel since it provides housing for students in very close proximity to Cal Poly.
Section 2. Environmental Review.
1. Categorically exempt under Class 1, Existing Facilities, Section 15301 of the CEQA
Guidelines.
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provisions noted in the above condition, may take place between the hours of 10 p.m. and
9 a.m., except as approved by the Community Development Director.
10. Provide names and telephone numbers of responsible persons to the Community
Development Department and SLOPD Neighborhood Services Manager on a yearly basis.
Responsible persons shall be available during all events and at reasonable hours otherwise
to receive and handle complaints.
11. 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. 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.
12. The use permit shall be reviewed if any reasonable written citizen or Police or Fire
Department complaints are received by the City. In review of the use permit, the Planning
Commission may add, delete, or modify conditions of approval, or revoke the use permit.
Upon such review, the Planning Commission may consider adding a condition requiring
sorority officers to perform a community service project in the neighborhood.
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 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.
On motion by Commissioner Boswell, seconded by Vice -Chair Multari, and on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Boswell, Multari, Singewald, Draze, Stevenson, Meyer, and
Whittlesey
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 271" day of May, 2009.
Doug Davidson, Secretary
Planning Commission