HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1080-2023 (GENP-0555-2023 -- 1166 Higuera)RESOLUTION NO. PC-1080-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING
COMMISSION DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1166 HIGUERA FOR A
CITY PARKING FACILITY. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER THE GENERAL RULE OF
SECTION 15061(B)(3) OF THE CEQA GUIDELINES AS REPRESENTED
IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED DECEMBER 13,
2023 (1166 HIGUERA STREET, GENP-0555-2023)
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, on December 13,
2023, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under GENP-0555-2023 as required by
California Government Code Section 65402; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo has duly
considered all evidence, including recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing;
and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearings were made at the time and in the
manner required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City
of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Finding. The Planning Commission makes the following finding:
1. The acquisition of property for a City parking facility will not harm the general
health, safety, and welfare of people living or working in the vicinity because
the project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Regulations.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3) states
a project is exempt from environmental review if the activity is covered by the common
sense exemption that CEQA applies only to projects which have the potential for causing
a significant effect on the environment and where it can be seen with certainty there is no
possibility that the activity in question would have a significant effect on the environment.
The determination of General Plan conformity for the acquisition of land for public parking
facility use by the City of San Luis Obispo is not subject to CEQA because it is a policy
review of whether acquiring the land conforms with the General Plan. In addition, the
application for a Conditional Use Permit to establish a City parking facility at the site,
including minimal site improvements to prepare the property for paid public parking use,
is also exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) of the
CEQA Guidelines because the project is limited to the improvement, maintenance, and
operation of a surface parking lot that involves negligible expansion of the former use.
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SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission does find and report that GENP-
0555-2023 conforms to the General Plan of the City of San Luis Obispo pursuant to
Government Code Section 65402.
On motion by Vice Chair Cooley, seconded by Commissioner Houghton, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair Munoz-
Morris
NOES: None
RECUSED: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Ringer
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 13th day of December 2023.
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Tyler Corey, Secretary
Planning Commission