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RESOLUTION NO. PC-1083-2024
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY
OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING SITE DESIGN AND LAYOUT
FOR 145 RESIDENTIAL UNITS WITH A DENSITY BONUS,
INCLUDING A TOTAL OF 59 AFFORDABLE UNITS WITHIN THE
R-4 COMPONENT OF THE AVILA RANCH PROJECT TO BE
DEVELOPED WITHIN PHASE 3 OF THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN,
INCLUDING A FENCE HEIGHT EXCEPTION, SIGN EXCEPTION,
PARKING EXCEPTION, AND FINDING THE PROJECT
CONSISTENT WITH THE AVILA RANCH DEVELOPMENT PLAN
AND AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN, AND CERTIFIED 2017
FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR AVILA RANCH
AND TWO FEIR ADDENDUMS PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA
ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT (CEQA); AS REPRESENTED IN
THE AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED FEBRUARY
14, 2024, FOR THE PROJECT LOCATED AT 4240 AND 4280
EARTHWOOD LANE AND 165 CESSNA COURT (ARCH-0197-2023)
WHEREAS, this Resolution is adopted under the authority of Government Code §§ 65864
et seq. and San Luis Obispo Municipal Code Chapter 17.128; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approved the Avila Ranch
Project on September 19, 2017, including a General Plan Amendment, Specific Plan Amendment,
Rezone, Development Agreement, Development Plan, Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 3089 and
certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) under the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) on September 19, 2017; and
WHEREAS, the Architectural Review Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo meeting
was conducted to consider the design of the R-4 portion of the Avila Ranch project on October 2,
2023, and made recommendations to the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo approved the Phase 2/3 Final
Map, a draft Phase 3 Affordable Housing Agreement, and a FEIR Addendum on January 23, 2024;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo meeting was
conducted to consider approval of the design of the R-4 portion of the Avila Ranch project on
February 14, 2024; 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.
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BE IT RESOLVED, by the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1: Findings. Based on the recitals above and the evidence contained in the record,
the Planning Commission hereby finds that:
1. The proposed action is consistent with applicable City planning regulations, including the
General Plan, Airport Area Specific Plan, Zoning Regulations, and Community Design
Guidelines; and
2. The proposed action is consistent with previously approved entitlements associated with the
Avila Ranch project, including the Development Agreement, Development Plan, and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map No. 3089; and
3. The project is consistent with Housing Element Policies 6.1 and 7.4 because the project
supports the development of more housing in accordance with the assigned Regional Housing
Needs Allocation and establishes a new neighborhood, with pedestrian and bicycle linkages
that provide direct, convenient, and safe access to adjacent neighborhoods consistent with the
Avila Ranch Development Plan; and
4. The project will not adversely affect the health, safety or welfare of persons living or working
in the surrounding area; and
5. The proposed building setbacks and heights are consistent with the intent of ARDP Standards
1.2 and 1.6, and related guidelines (Building Height and Setback relationship) as well as
ARDP Standard 7.3.5 (relationship between building height and setbacks). The proposed
front setback is consistent with the recently updated Citywide Zoning Ordinance setback
standards for the High-density Residential R-4 zone. The Avila Ranch Development
Agreement, Section 8.06, recognizes a need for flexibility during project implementation, and
the need to potentially allow for minor deviations from the Development Plan if the project
is consistent with the intent of the Development Plan. The proposed project design, including
project setbacks and building height, are consistent with the intent of the ARDP and Citywide
Zoning Ordinance where applicable, and are necessary to implement the density of the project
as identified in the ARDP and allowed by State Density Bonus and to comply with the Design
Framework as identified in the ARDP; and
6. The sign exception is warranted to facilitate identification of the two multi-family
developments, which will promote safety, especially for visitors unfamiliar with the
developments. The monument sign design is appropriate for the location, the exception is
consistent with the intent and purpose of the sign regulations, and the exception will not result
in: visual clutter; excessively sized signage in comparison to the building or surroundings;
signage that is inconsistent with the character of the surroundings; or approval of signs that
are prohibited by the Sign Ordinance. The monument sign designs were supported by the
Architectural Review Commission (ARC) with modifications that have since been made by
the project applicant; and
7. The fence/wall height exception is warranted as it is necessary due to circumstances relating
to drainage, topography and safety, and it allows for the development to be built at the density
specified under the Avila Ranch Development Plan. Landscape screening adjacent to the
fence will allow for adequate privacy of residential uses and provide a visual buffer to
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adjacent non-residential uses; and
8. The parking exception to allow up to 50% of the onsite parking to be designed as compact
spaces may be approved by the Community Development Director, Architectural Review
Commission, or Planning Commission as identified in the Engineering Standards, when
proposed in residential apartment projects involving 10 or more units, and when justified by
unusual site circumstances such as using unusable spaces or development on a constrained
site.
Density Bonus Findings
9. The proposed project qualifies for a 20% density bonus by providing at least 6 two-bedroom
units (10% of the base density) as dedicated housing for low-income households. The project
will provide quality affordable housing, consistent with the intent of Chapter 17.140 of the
Zoning Regulations, including 32 units available to low-income households and 27 units
available to moderate-income households. The requested 20% density bonus is necessary to
facilitate the production of affordable housing units associated with the development project,
consistent with the intent of Housing Element Programs 2.17, 6.10, and 6.19.
SECTION 2: Environmental Determination. Environmental Review. The project is
consistent with the certified Final Environmental Impact Report (FEIR) for The Avila Ranch Project
and the two 2024 FEIR Addendums, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15182(c) (Residential
Projects Implementing Specific Plans). On September 17, 2017, the City Council certified the FEIR
for the Avila Ranch Development Plan (ARDP) and approved the ARDP through Council
Resolutions 1638 and 1832 (2017 Series). On January 23, 2024, the City Council approved a FEIR
Addendum to modify the timing of Mitigation Measure TRANS-11 to require the south bicycle
bridge to be installed concurrently with the adjacent bicycle lanes on Buckley Road. All mitigation
measures adopted as part of the ARDP Certified FEIR that are applicable to the proposed project are
carried forward and applied to the proposed project to effectively mitigate the impacts that were
previously identified. A second Addendum to the Final EIR (Addendum #2) has been prepared to
address updated information related to the proposed density bonus for an additional 20 units on the
R-4 zoned affordable housing parcel. No Supplemental Environmental Impact Report is required
pursuant to Public Resources Code §21166 and State CEQA Guidelines Section 15162 because: 1)
the project does not include or require any revisions to the certified FEIR; 2) no substantial changes
would occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is being undertaken, and no
revisions to the FEIR are required; and 3) no new information of substantial importance is available
that was not already known at the time the FEIR was certified.
SECTION 3. Action. The project conditions of approval do not include mandatory code
requirements. Code compliance will be verified during the plan check process, which may include
additional requirements applicable to the project. The Planning Commission hereby grants final
approval to the project with incorporation of the following conditions, in addition to the applicable
conditions that were part of the original approval of the Avila Ranch project in 2017:
Planning Division
1. Final project design and construction drawings submitted for a building permit shall be in
substantial compliance with the project plans approved by the Planning Commission (ARCH-
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0197-2023). A separate, full-size sheet shall be included in working drawings submitted for a
building permit that lists all conditions and code requirements of project approval listed as sheet
number 2. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans requirements
are addressed and include all conditions, mitigation measures, and development agreement
provisions as noted in Condition #2. Any change to approved design, colors, materials,
landscaping, or other conditions of approval must be approved by the Director or Planning
Commission, as deemed appropriate.
2. The project shall comply and demonstrate full conformance with all mitigation measures and
conditions applicable to the project site, as established under previous development plan
approvals from the September 19, 2017, Avila Ranch project approval (City Council Resolution
No. 1832 (2017 Series) and 1638 (2017 Series) and Ordinance No 1639 (2017 Series). This
includes all applicable requirements that relate to Phases 1 through 3 of the approved Avila Ranch
Development Plan.
3. Plans submitted for construction permits shall include elevation and detail drawings of all walls
and fences. With the exception of fence and wall heights included in the fence height exception
approved by the Planning Commission, all other fences, walls, and hedges will comply with the
development standards described in the Zoning Regulations (§17.70.070 –Fences, Walls, and
Hedges).
4. The location of any required backflow preventer and double-check assembly shall be shown on
all site landscaping plans and pertinent building plans. Construction plans shall also include a
scaled diagram of the equipment proposed. Any back-flow preventers and double-check
assemblies shall be located in the street yard shall be screened using a combination of paint color,
and landscaping, and, if deemed appropriate by the Community Development Director, a low
wall.
5. Monument signs on the R-4 site shall be externally illuminated (not internally lit). Directory
signage and addresses shall be provided onsite for wayfinding throughout the multifamily site.
6. The height of the roof projections of the multi-family buildings shall be reduced to less than 38-
feet. The tallest elements shall be modified to be more rectilinear (not arched), as recommended
by ARC at their October 2, 2023 review.
7. Enhancements to the parking lot paving shall be incorporated to provide visual cues for
wayfinding and to provide visual interest. Decorative payment shall be included at crossing areas
connecting to bicycle barns, trash enclosures, and other pathways onsite, as well as at the
driveway entrances and exits. Additional decorative pavement shall be added between the two
buildings on the Anacapa site to help with traffic calming in this area.
8. Landscape screening shall be provided along the northern and western property lines at the edge
of the parking lot to provide visual screening between the residential site and the adjacent
industrial and commercial uses. Shade trees shall be incorporated to the greatest extent feasible.
Irrigated vines shall be planted along the property line fence on the subject site. Landscape
planters shall be provided with a minimum width and planting density as shown project plans
approved by the Planning Commission (ARCH-0197-2023) and shall include tree wells and
landscape fingers in the parking areas.
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9. Plans submitted for building permits shall include a photometric plan, demonstrating compliance
with maximum light intensity standards not to exceed a maintained value of 10 foot-candles. The
locations of all site and building mounted lighting, including bollard style landscaping or path
lighting, shall be included in plans submitted for a building permit. All wall-mounted lighting
fixtures shall be clearly called out on building elevations included as part of construction
drawings for building permits. All wall-mounted lighting shall complement building architecture.
The lighting schedule for the building shall include a graphic representation of the proposed
lighting fixtures and cut-sheets on the submitted building plans. The selected fixture(s) shall be
shielded to ensure that light is directed downward consistent with the requirements of the City’s
Night Sky Preservation standards contained in Chapter § 17.70.100 of the Zoning Regulations.
10. Mechanical and electrical equipment shall be located internally to the buildings, or adequately
screened if located on the exterior of the building. Air conditioning units shall be screened, and
shall not be visible on exterior patios or balconies when viewed from the ground. With submittal
of working drawings, the applicant shall include sectional views of the buildings, which clearly
show the sizes of any proposed condensers and other mechanical equipment. If any condensers,
transformers, or other mechanical equipment are to be ground mounted or placed on the roof,
plans submitted for a building permit shall confirm that these features will be adequately
screened. A line-of-sight diagram may be required to confirm that proposed screening will be
adequate. This condition applies to initial construction and later improvements.
11. A final landscaping plan, including irrigation details and plans, shall be submitted to the
Community Development Department along with working drawings. The legend for the
landscaping plan shall include the sizes and species of all groundcovers, shrubs, and trees with
corresponding symbols for each plant material showing their specific locations on plans.
Landscaping plans shall include the following information, at a minimum:
a. The species, diameter at breast height, location, and condition of all existing trees;
b. Identification of trees that will be retained, removed, or relocated;
c. Location and size of plant and tree species proposed to be planted;
d. The location of proposed utilities, driveways, street tree locations, and the size and
species of proposed street trees; and
e. A reclaimed water irrigation plan.
12. Expiration of Entitlement. Discretionary approvals shall be subject to the timeframes for
expiration as identified in the Development Agreement, Section 8.04.
13. Prior to occupancy, an overflight notification shall be recorded and appear with the property deed.
The applicant shall also record a covenant with the City to ensure that disclosure is provided to
all buyers and lessees at the subject property. Notice form and content shall be to the satisfaction
of the Community Development Director and include the following language:
NOTICE OF AIRPORT IN VICINITY: This property is presently located in the vicinity
of an airport, within what is known as the airport influence area. For that reason, the
property may be subject to some of the annoyances or inconveniences associated with
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proximity to airport operations (for example: noise, vibration, or odors). Individual
sensitivities to those annoyances can vary from person to person. You may wish to
consider what airport annoyances, if any, are associated with the property before you
complete your purchase and determine whether they are acceptable to you.
Housing Division
14. The project includes a request for a 20% Density Bonus for the portion of the project known as
Sendero (Lot 186), to increase the density of the site from 52 density units to 63 density units
based on bedroom counts (an increase of 20 multifamily units). The applicant is proposing a
100% affordable housing project (excluding the manager’s unit) and shall provide for a minimum
of 32 low-income and 27 moderate-income affordable housing units within the Sendero site as
proposed by the project applicant to qualify for the 20% density bonus, in compliance with
Density Bonus Law Section 65915(f)(1). The affordable units on the Sendero site shall fulfill the
R-4 high-density affordable and inclusionary housing component required by the Avila Ranch
Development Agreement, which identified a minimum of 40 affordable housing units in the High
Density Residential (R-4) zone of Avila Ranch (identified as Lots 185, 186, and 188 of the Phase
1 Final Map), including 24 units as lower-income, 8 two-bedroom/one-bath units as low-income,
and 8 two-bedroom/one-bath units as moderate income. A total of 59 affordable housing units
shall be constructed on the Sendero site for compliance with the Avila Ranch Development
Agreement and the density bonus.
15. Prior to the issuance of building permits, the City and the project owners of the Sendero site shall
enter into an Affordable Housing Agreement, to be recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
The agreement shall specify mechanisms or procedures to assure the continued affordability and
availability of 100% of the 60 residential units on the Sendero site (excluding the manager’s unit)
as affordable to the following household income levels: 8 two-bedroom/one-bath low-income, 8
two-bedroom/one-bath moderate income households, 24 lower-income (as required in the Avila
Ranch Development Agreement), an additional 19 moderate-income units as identified with the
applicant’s density bonus proposal, and one manager’s unit. The specific affordability levels of
the 19 moderate-income units and 24 lower-income units will be contingent upon application
requirements for the California Tax Credit Allocation Committee (TCAC) which have specific
thresholds pertaining to income levels for qualifying projects, subject to the satisfaction of the
Community Development Director. The agreement shall also set forth those items required by
Municipal Code Section 17.140.030(B). The agreement shall run with the land and shall be
binding upon all heirs, successors or assigns of the project or property owner, and shall ensure
affordability for a period of not less than fifty-five (55) years, or as otherwise required by State
law.
16. The affordable housing units shall be constructed as described in Section 5 of the Avila Ranch
Phase 3 Affordable Housing Agreement. In the event the affordable housing developer fails to
construct the 59 inclusionary affordable units on Lot 186 (Sendero), the obligation to provide the
affordable units remains the responsibility of Avila Ranch to complete, as required by the Avila
Ranch Development Agreement and subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
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Engineering Division
17. Prior to building permit issuance, a lot merger, lot line adjustment, or subdivision will be required
to eliminate the existing underlying property lines for Lots 185 and 188 as shown on the Avila
Ranch Phase 1 subdivision map (Tract 3089-1; Recorded Document No. 2021083388).
18. The building plan submittal shall show and note all existing property corner monumentation,
exterior property line dimensions, and bearings for reference. The plans shall show the
neighboring private property improvements and improvements with the adjoining public rights-
of-way for reference.
19. The plans and supporting documents shall show and label all existing and proposed easements.
Existing easements shall be honored, relocated, or otherwise extinguished. Unplottable
easements related to installed infrastructure shall be resolved to the satisfaction of the City prior
to building permit issuance.
20. The building and improvement plans shall include a complete site utility plan. The plans shall
show and note all existing and proposed utilities, abandonments, relocations, and new work.
21. The parking areas shall show and note compliance with the City’s Parking and Driveway
Standards and California Building Code.
22. The building plan submittal shall include a complete grading and drainage plan and any required
reports. The drainage plan and reports shall evaluate any run-on from the adjoining parcels, street
network, and drainage channel. The plans and reports shall show and note compliance with the
City Engineering Standard, Drainage Design Manual (DDM), Floodplain Management
Regulations, and Post-Construction Stormwater Requirements (PCRs).
23. The building plan submittal shall include a Stormwater Control Plan documenting compliance
with post-construction requirements pursuant to Regional Water Quality Control Board
Resolution R3-2013-0032. All stormwater control measures (SCMs) for onsite runoff shall be
located on private property. SCMs for any offsite improvements approved for location within the
public right-of-way shall be maintained by the property owner. A separate encroachment
agreement will be required in a format provided by the City.
24. The building plan submittal shall include a stormwater operations and maintenance manual
(O&M Manual) for all SCMs. The O&M Manual shall, at a minimum, describe the project and
drainage systems, include inspection frequency requirements, submittal instructions, and exhibits
as needed to illustrate each of the project’s Drainage Management Areas (DMAs) and SCMs.
Each SCM shall be assigned a unique number identification, and inspection forms shall be
included for each SCM.
25. An engineered drainage channel shall be provided along the north and west property lines as
shown on the project plans presented to Planning Commission. The engineered drainage channel
shall be installed in-lieu of the landscaped drainage swale identified in the ARDP Section 11.0.
Standard 11.2.
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26. The building plan submittal shall include a site electrical plan prepared by an electrical engineer.
The required PG&E and tele-com wire utility plans shall be approved by the City. The required
PG&E application and memo shall be approved by the City prior to final design and development
of the PG&E handout package.
Transportation Division
27. Prior to issuance of each building permit, the applicant shall pay applicable Citywide and Los
Osos Valley Road (LOVR) Sub-Area transportation impact fees.
28. Prior to issuance of first building permits for Phase 3 development, the applicant shall pay its fair
share transportation mitigation fees for the following cumulative transportation impacts as
identified in the project EIR and Development Agreement:
a. Buckley Road & State Route 227 intersection improvements
b. Buckley Road & Vachell Lane intersection improvements
c. Buckley Road Corridor Improvements (at Devenport)
Fair share fee amounts are to be calculated to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Manager
and San Luis Obispo County (for Buckley/Highway 227 intersection).
29. Bicycle parking shall be provided in compliance with the design guidelines per the City’s Active
Transportation Plan and to the satisfaction of the City Transportation Manager. Indoor storage
rooms shall have adequate access and security control, be located in areas with proper lighting,
provide no more than 50% of bicycle parking via vertical hanging racks, provide sufficient area
for some larger bicycles (cargo bikes, recumbent bikes, etc.), and provide some form of access
to electrical charging for e-bikes. During building plan review, modifications to the mix of long-
term vs. short-term bicycle parking stalls may be approved by the Transportation Manger to (a)
accommodate sufficient number of larger cargo/recumbent bikes, and (b) minimize the number
of vertical or stacked racks that require physically lifting a bicycle to park. Any modifications to
mix of short-term vs. long-term bicycle parking shall retain the total number of required bicycle
parking stalls consistent with City Zoning Regulations.
30. Bicycle connectivity shall be provided between the Anacapa site and the Memphis Belle/Piper
Ln. knuckle to improve access for active transportation (bicycle and pedestrian) users between
the apartments and the nearby park. Design of this connection shall be approved to the satisfaction
of the Transportation Manager.
Utilities Department
31. The proposed utility infrastructure shall comply with the latest engineering design standards in
effect during the time a building permit is obtained and shall have reasonable alignments and
clearances needed for maintenance.
32. Building permit submittal shall include a site utility plan showing the size of existing and
proposed sewer services for the project, and existing and proposed and water services and water
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meters for the project, including both potable and recycled water. Privately owned sub-meters
may be provided for residential apartments upon approval of the Utilities Director or their
designee. Any private hydrants shall be equipped with a reduced pressure detector assembly,
subject to the approval of the Utilities Director.
33. Building permit submittal shall demonstrate compliance with fire flow and fire sprinkler
requirements for all floors of the proposed project. Design plans shall be supported by
engineering calculations to be submitted with the building permit.
34. The existing well to be retained shall not be used for any domestic services. This note shall be
included on the plans submitted for a building permit.
35. Upon submittal of a building permit, plans shall include an interim temporary connection for
potable irrigation to be used to establish landscaping until completion of construction and
installation of the recycled water meter.
36. The irrigation system shall be designed and operated as described consistent with recycled water
standards in the City’s Procedures for Recycled Water Use, including the requirement that sites
utilizing recycled water shall provide backflow protection on all potable service connections. An
Application for Recycled Water Service and three sets of irrigation plans conforming to the City’s
Procedures shall be submitted to the Building Department for review during the City’s building
permit review process.
37. The building permit submittal shall include a final landscape design plan and irrigation plan that
includes all the criteria required in the City Engineering Standards Uniform Design Criteria for
Landscaping and Irrigation. Landscape and irrigation plans shall note that all recycled water
irrigation tubing shall be solid purple upon installation and for the life of the project.
38. Plans submitted for a building permit shall show adjacent single-family residential lots, and
where adjacent to single-family residential lots in order to ensure adequate separation and to
prevent or substantially minimize the potential for a future cross-connection between potable
water irrigation systems and recycled water irrigation systems, shall show the following subject
to the approval of the Utilities Director: 1) a five-foot horizontal clearance or a physical barrier
such as a sidewalk or fence between the project property line and project irrigated landscape
areas, or 2) installation of a backflow device on the adjacent single-family residential lot(s). A
reduced pressure backflow device may be required, subject to the review of the plans by the
Utilities Department Engineer. If a backflow device is installed, the applicant or designated
property manager or Home Owner’s Association (HOA) shall coordinate the installation of the
device with the single-family residential lot owner and shall be responsible for the installation
and future testing and maintenance of the device.
39. The project’s estimated total water use (ETWU) to support new ornamental landscaping shall not
exceed the project’s maximum applied water allowance (MAWA). Upon submittal of a building
permit, information shall be provided for review and approval by the Utilities Department that
supports the required project landscaping water demand. The building permit submittal shall
include a completed Maximum Applied Water Allowance (MAWA) form based on the final
landscape design plan and a hydrozone table with a summary of Estimated Total Water Use
(ETWU) and the corresponding irrigation window.
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40. The building permit submittal shall include solid waste services that follow the City’s
Development Standards for Solid Waste. The building permit submittal shall include a plan for
the disposal, storage, and collection of solid waste, organic waste, and recyclable materials.
Driveways and access routes to all discarded materials containers shall be designed to
accommodate the size and weight of the collection trucks and shall comply with the access
requirements and conditions of the San Luis Garbage Company. Bin enclosure(s) shall conform
to the requirements by the San Luis Garbage Company and discarded materials containers shall
be sized to provide a reasonable level of service. Building permit submittal shall include a letter
of service from San Luis Garbage Company pasted on the plans.
Additional Code Compliance Measures (Utilities)
41. Use of the existing well shall comply with Municipal Code Section 13.04.240 (Privately owned
water wells), the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act (SGMA), and the San Luis Obispo
Valley Basin Groundwater Sustainability Plan (October 2021). A well meter shall be installed at
the private owner’s expense at all properties where the private well water is used for any of the
following:
a. Nonresidential purposes in any quantity;
b. Irrigation of greater than one-half acre of landscaping;
c. Two acre-feet of usage annually.
The water meter shall be public and property owners shall enter into a private well metering
agreement with the city for meter reading.
42. Upon completion of the installation of the landscape and irrigation system and prior to the
issuance of the certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit a certificate of completion, an
irrigation schedule that assists in the water management of the project and utilizes the minimum
amount of water required to maintain plant health, and a regular maintenance schedule to the City
Utilities Department, consistent with Municipal Code Section 17.70.220.D.
Sustainability Division
43. Roof mounted solar shall be provided for compliance with ARDP Section 3.0. Standard 3.8. for
renewable energy requirements in lieu of installing solar canopies in the common parking lots.
44. The project shall comply with the Avila Ranch Energy Guidelines and Sustainability Measures
memorandum for Phase 3, submitted by Wathen Castanos on October 19, 2023.
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Indemnification
45. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City and/or its agents, officers and
employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City and/or its agents, officers or
employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, the approval by the City of this project, and all
actions relating thereto, including but not limited to environmental review (“Indemnified
Claims”). The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified Claim upon being
presented with the Indemnified Claim and the City shall fully cooperate in the defense against
an Indemnified Claim.
On motion by Commissioner Jorgensen, seconded by Vice Chair Cooley, and on the following roll
call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Houghton, Jorgensen, Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris (one vacant seat)
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Kahn
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 14th day of February 2024.
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Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission