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Hello Timmi,
Can youhavesomeone forwardmetheCity’srecordsfortheParkerStreet property? (2146 Parker Street, 003-721-
051) Theclient provided somecorrespondence, butIthink wemight bemissing items. Having thecomplete record
will behelpful tobetter understand the context andprevious activities andconsiderations.
Items ofinterest:
Notice ofViolation: original andrefreshed notices
Any applications submitted bytheproperty owner
Anycompleteness letter andresponses
Other formal correspondence.
Weare continuing towork onconrming theproject parameters, butourinitial analysis indicates thatthere is
su?icient parking fortheexisting uses and storgearea. The project also looks toconform with other development
standards, e.g., FAR, coverage, height, andsetbacks onceallunits areshifted away from therear property line.
Please letmeknow ifyouhave anyquestions.
Regards,
Emily Ewer, AICP
OASIS ASSOCIATES, INC.
LANDSCAPE ARCHITECTURE + PLANNING
3427 Miguelito Court, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Office: 805.541.4509 Direct:
www.OASISASSOC.COM
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City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
January 27, 2023
Warren Ferris
Square Deal Recordings & Supplies
2146 Parker St
Suite C-2
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
SUBJECT: Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Installation of storage containers (Personal Storage facility)
Dear Mr. Ferris
I write to inform you that your Architectural Review application ARCH-0836-2021,
regarding installation of storage containers for a Personal Storage facility at 2146 Parker
Street has been determined to be in an inactive status and deemed to be withdrawn. A
partial refund of application fees will be made to the Billing Contact for the application.
On May 18, 2022 our Department provided an Incomplete Letter describing items required
for further processing of this application and, to date, we have received no response to this
letter. The City's Zoning Regulations (Municipal Code Title 17) provides for processing of
Inactive Applications as follows:
§17.104.060 – Inactive Applications
An application will be classified as “inactive” when the applicant has not responded within
180 days to submit items required by staff for further processing as provided in an
incomplete letter. The applicant shall have the ability to otherwise demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Director that progress is being made toward compliance. The Director
shall determine when an application is in an “inactive status” and deemed to be withdrawn.
Please contact me at the above telephone number (or by email at woetzell@slocity.org) if
you should have questions or concerns about the withdrawal of this application.
Sincerely,
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
Development Review
City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
January 7, 2022
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
Suite C-2
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Subject: Determination of application completeness:
Application ARCH-0836-2022 (2146 Parker)
Dear Mr. Ferris,
I write to inform you that after review of the materials submitted with your Architectural Review
application for development of a Personal Storage Facility has been determined to be incomplete,
pending receipt of additional information or materials needed to complete the application:
Planning
1. Lot Area and Lot Coverage. Provide with the project statistics on the Title Page the total
area of the site (Lot Area) and the area of the site to be covered by structures (Lot
Coverage, consistent with the provisions of Zoning Regulations §17.70.120).
2. Fire Sprinkler Information. Show the location of the backflow prevention device on the
site plan. Show the proposed location of the fire sprinkler water lateral on the site plan.
Show the location of the fire sprinkler riser and the fire department connection on the
schematic floor plan. Size and location of existing water main.
3. Materials and Colors (Elevation Drawings). Indicate colors of all exterior surfaces and
features.
Engineering (Hal Hannula (805) 781-7201| hhannula@slocity.org)
4. Show on the Site Plan the dimensions and bearings for all property lines.
5. Depict on the Site Plan all building setbacks and their dimension, for reference.
6. Provide cross-sections of each type of proposed storage structure, clearly depicting the
width, length, and height of each type.
7. Provide additional details for the method of anchoring the container structures to their
foundation.
8. Describe and depict in plans any and all new utilities proposed to serve the structures
(electrical, plumbing, sewer, etc.).
9. Clarify the proposed drainage strategy. Show the existing and proposed contours and/or
spot elevations to clearly depict the existing historic drainage and proposed grading and
drainage This project will alter and/or increase the storm water runoff from this site. Note
that the improved drainage and /or diverted drainage shall be directed to the street and not
across side or rear adjoining property lines unless the drainage is conveyed within
recorded easements or existing waterways.
10. Depict on the site plan all existing trees on the property with a trunk diameter of 3" or
greater and any offsite trees along the adjoining property lines with canopies and/or root
systems that extend onto the property for reference. The plan shall note which trees are
to remain and which trees are proposed for removal. Include the diameter and species of
all trees. Tree canopies should generally be shown to scale for reference.
11. Provide a preliminary plan and drainage report showing and noting compliance with the
Floodplain Management Regulations, Drainage Design Manual, Mid-Higuera Plan, and
the Post Construction Stormwater Regulations (PCR’s).
Note that This property is located within a designated flood zone as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of San Luis Obispo. As such, any new
structures or the substantial remodel of existing structures shall comply with all Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and the city’s Floodplain
Management Regulations per Municipal Code Chapter 17.78. Except for minor additions,
development within this Special Flood Hazard Area can’t displace existing flood volumes
without providing comprehensive analysis. The previous development project proposal
for this site included a structure located on elevated pilings to limit the amount of
displaced flood volumes.
The Drainage Design Manual compliance strategy and analysis for re-development shall
include an analysis of displaced flood volumes for this project. The analysis may include
the pre. vs. post City HEC-RAS model outputs for the existing developed site and
proposed development to show compliance with the elevation and velocity limits of the
Drainage Design Manual.
12. The drainage report, analysis, and exhibits shall evaluate all run-on from the adjoining
developed properties to the north and to the east. The analysis shall include any site
drainage and roof areas. The site development plan and analysis shall clarify how any
run-on will be accepted and conveyed to an approved outlet in a non-erosive manner.
Note that the final building plan submittal shall provide a sized conveyance system
between buildings with limited or zero setbacks from the shared property line(s). The
construction of the new building in the shadow of the upstream buildings is recognized in
the DDM and area plan but a reasonable storm water conveyance path may be necessary.
13. Provide details of the roof drainage design.
Fire (Rodger Maggio (805) 781-7386 | rmaggio@slocity.org)
14. Access: Revise plans as necessary to depict 20-foot-wide minimum width fire access
aisles between clusters of buildings.
15. Water Supply: Show locations of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within 300 feet
of the project buildings. A minimum fire flow of 1500 GPM at 20 psi minimum for 2
hours shall be required.
16. Fire Protection: Fire sprinklers conforming to NFPA 13 are required for all storage units
where the cluster of units, not separated as for setbacks required for buildings on the
same property, are 1000 square feet are larger. Revise plans as necessary to demonstrate
compliance with this standard.
17. Provide details in plans demonstrating that rated fire walls are provided where storage
units are less than the required setback as established in the California Building Code.
Preliminary review is intended to ensure that staff has adequate information to evaluate your
project and identify any conflicts with City standards or guidelines. The above list includes all of
the items identified as necessary to complete your application. Your application will remain in an
incomplete status until those items are received. Upon resubmittal, please provide a narrative
response indicating where these items can be found in your plans or applicant materials.
When the application is determined to be complete, formal evaluation of the project will begin,
and action on the application will be tentatively scheduled. The City may ask for further
clarification or amplification of information after an application accepted as complete. Feel free to
contact me anytime at (805) 781-7593 (or by email at woetzell@slocity.org) if you have any
questions regarding this letter, or about the status or processing of your applications.
Sincerely,
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
Development Review
City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
May 18, 2022
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
Suite C-2
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Subject: Determination of application completeness:
Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Dear Mr. Ferris,
I write to inform you that after review of the materials submitted in response to our January 7th
Incomplete Letter, regarding your Architectural Review application for development of a Personal
Storage Facility, the above-reference application has been determined to remain in an incomplete
state, pending receipt of additional information or materials needed to complete the application:
Engineering (Hal Hannula (805) 781-7201| hhannula@slocity.org)
1. Provide details about the method of anchoring the container structures to their
foundation. Note that all new structures, including shipping containers, must be
adequately anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure
from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy (i.e. flood
waters).
2. Provide a preliminary plan and drainage report showing and noting compliance with the
Floodplain Management Regulations, Drainage Design Manual, Mid-Higuera Plan, and
the Post Construction Stormwater Regulations (PCR’s).
Note that This property is located within a designated flood zone as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of San Luis Obispo. As such, any new
structures or the substantial remodel of existing structures shall comply with all Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and the city’s Floodplain
Management Regulations per Municipal Code Chapter 17.78. Except for minor additions,
development within this Special Flood Hazard Area can’t displace existing flood volumes
without providing comprehensive analysis. The previous development project proposal
for this site included a structure located on elevated pilings to limit the amount of
displaced flood volumes.
The Drainage Design Manual compliance strategy and analysis for re-development shall
include an analysis of displaced flood volumes for this project. The analysis may include
the pre. vs. post City HEC-RAS model outputs for the existing developed site and
proposed development to show compliance with the elevation and velocity limits of the
Drainage Design Manual.
3. The drainage report, analysis, and exhibits shall evaluate all run-on from the adjoining
developed properties to the north and to the east. The analysis shall include any site
drainage and roof areas. The site development plan and analysis shall clarify how any
run-on will be accepted and conveyed to an approved outlet in a non-erosive manner.
Note that the final building plan submittal shall provide a sized conveyance system
between buildings with limited or zero setbacks from the shared property line(s). The
construction of the new building in the shadow of the upstream buildings is recognized in
the DDM and area plan but a reasonable storm water conveyance path may be necessary.
4. Provide revised details of the roof drainage design. Drainage shall not cross property
lines. Demonstrate on the plans how runoff from the roofs of storage containers, placed at
the property lines without setback, will be directed in a manner such that it will not cross
property lines.
Fire (Rodger Maggio (805) 781-7386 | rmaggio@slocity.org)
5. Access: Show a minimum 20 foot wide all weather surface fire access aisles between
clusters of buildings. Note that a minimum 20-foot wide all weather access road from the
street to within 150 feet of the furthest exterior wall must be provided, and that all
vehicular gates must be provided with Knox Rapid Access box or key switch for
automatic opening gates.
6. Water Supply: Show locations of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within 300 feet
of the project buildings. Note that a minimum fire flow of 1500 GPM at 20 psi minimum
for 2 hours shall be required. Without fire sprinklers, an on-site fire hydrant capable of
delivering the Needed Fire Flow shall be provided such that no exterior wall is more than
150 feet from a hydrant. The hydrant must be along a fire access road.
7. Fire Protection: Fire sprinklers conforming to NFPA 13 are required for all storage units
where the cluster of units, not separated as for setbacks required for buildings on the
same property, are 1000 square feet are larger. It is noted that you intend to provide fire
walls are making separate buildings of under 1000 square feet. However, three clustered
units of 9’6” x 40’ dimension add up to more than 1000 square feet in area. Three-hour
Fire Walls would also be required for S1 Occupancies. Revise plans as necessary to
demonstrate compliance with relevant fire protection standards.
8. Provide details in plans demonstrating that rated fire walls are provided where storage
units are less than the required setback as established in the California Building Code.
Preliminary review is intended to ensure that staff has adequate information to evaluate your
project and identify any conflicts with City standards or guidelines. The above list includes all of
the items identified as necessary to complete your application. Your application will remain in an
incomplete status until those items are received. Upon resubmittal, please provide a narrative
response indicating where these items can be found in your plans or applicant materials.
When the application is determined to be complete, formal evaluation of the project will begin,
and action on the application will be tentatively scheduled. The City may ask for further
clarification or amplification of information after an application accepted as complete. Feel free to
contact me anytime at (805) 781-7593 (or by email at woetzell@slocity.org) if you have any
questions regarding this letter, or about the status or processing of your applications.
Informational Note: In addition to the development standards set out in the City’s Zoning
Regulations and building and fire safety standards set out in relevant construction and fire codes,
the City considers the quality of architecture and site design and the manner in which the built
environment appears in relation to the surrounding landscape to be key to continuing and
advancing the high quality of life in the City, as described in the City’s Community Design
Guidelines (CDG). Design Guidelines encourage architectural distinctiveness, by maintaining
high quality craftsmanship in development through use of authentic building styles, design
elements, and materials (see CDG § 1.4). The Mid-Higuera Street Enhancement Plan also directs
the City to ensure that adverse impacts to residents on Beebee Street are avoided (see § 8 of the
Plan’s Public Policy Chapter). Furthermore, requested exceptions from development standards
(e.g., setback standards) are considered in light of physical constraints and circumstances
pertaining to a project site that would make strict compliance with the standards infeasible or
deny reasonable development of a site.
Note that, along with significant shortcomings in regards to conformance to building and fire
safety code standards identified by staff of the City’s Building & Safety Division and Fire
Department, and flood control measures identified by Engineering staff, the Planning Division to
date finds no compelling evidence indicating that the project has been designed in a manner
consistent with the City’s Community Design Guidelines, is subject to physical site constraints
or circumstances supporting requested setback exceptions, or incorporates any measures to
address potential impacts to Beebee Street residents. Particular attention should be given to these
concerns as you undertake project plan revisions necessary to address the “completeness items”
listed in this letter, in order to achieve consistency with relevant standards and guidelines and to
exhibit a quality of design that would provide a basis upon which the project might be approved.
Please do not hesitate to contact relevant staff if we may provide further useful guidance on
addressing these concerns as project review progresses.
Sincerely,
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
Development Review
City of San Luis Obispo Date
REFUND REQUEST 2/13/2023
VENDOR Warren Ferris SPECIAL DELIVERY INSTRUCTIONS
ADDRESS 2146 Parker Street C2 Is a separate check required? Y/N
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Hold check for:
Invoice General Ledger Account Teller Code
Number Date Fund Program Acct Amount
ARCH-0836-2021 12/09/21 101 4003 46101 CD1 $2,664.64
101 4003 46107 CD25 $233.22
101 4006 46103 $319.78
101 5004 46102 CD32 $40.30
101 5010 46102 CD34 $237.70
101 8503 46106 CD6 $75.37
403 1103 46801 CD33 $305.16
601 6001 46102 CD30 $80.23
602 6101 46102 CD31 $80.23
TOTAL $4,036.63
Requesting Department Prepared By Approved By
CDD K. Curry
ACCOUNTING USE ONLY
Vendor No.Pre-Issue Date and Check N Verified By
Partial refund-application withdrawn due to
inactivity per WO
CD5
RECEIPT (TRC-033715-12-09-2021)
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BILLING CONTACT
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
C2
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Payment Date: 12/09/2021
Reference Number Payment MethodFee Name Transaction Type Amount Paid
ARCH-0836-2021 Credit CarFee Payment $4,975.29 Arch Review: Development Projects-
Application
Credit CarFee Payment $406.88 IT Surcharge
SUB TOTAL $5,382.17 2146 Parker St
C2 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TOTAL $5,382.17
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RECEIPT (TRC-038224-02-13-2023)
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BILLING CONTACT
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
C2
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Payment Date: 02/13/2023
Reference Number Payment MethodFee Name Transaction Type Amount Paid
ARCH-0836-2021 Check #N/ARefund ($4,975.29)Arch Review: Development Projects-
Application
Check #N/ARefund ($406.88)IT Surcharge
SUB TOTAL ($5,382.17)2146 Parker St
C2 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TOTAL ($5,382.17)
Page 1 of 1City of San Luis ObispoFebruary 13, 2023 10:58 AM
RECEIPT (TRC-038226-02-13-2023)
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
BILLING CONTACT
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
C2
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Payment Date: 02/13/2023
Reference Number Payment MethodFee Name Transaction Type Amount Paid
ARCH-0836-2021 Credit CarFee Payment $1,243.82 Arch Review: Development Projects-
Application
Credit CarFee Payment $101.72 IT Surcharge
SUB TOTAL $1,345.54 2146 Parker St
C2 San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
TOTAL $1,345.54
Page 1 of 1City of San Luis ObispoFebruary 13, 2023 11:08 AM
Stormwater Contr ol Plan for Post Construction Requirements Exhibit 4
Application Submittal •Where directions state "Done" that means no additional information or forms below that point needs to be
filled out or furnished.•See Exhibits for Watershed Management Zones, Basins, & Urban Sustainabillty Areas•Use "n/a" where information requested is not applicable. If you are unsure regarding how to fill out any of
the information, please come in and request assistance from a staff person.
Project Information
Stepl
Applicant Name: Square Deal Recordinos & Suoolies, Inc.
Application No: DI R-0498-2021
Project Name: 2146 Parker Street Storaoe Containers
Location Address: 2146 Parker Street
Location APN: 003-721-051
Site Zoning: Service Commercial C-S
Project Type: ./ v' Commercial Detached Single Family Residential
Industrial Multi-unit Residential
Mixed Use Public
Project Phase: Permittino
Project Description: PermittinQ existino storaoe containers located on property
Total Project Site Area = -64,000
(a) Total New Impervious Surface Area= 0
(b) Total Replaced Impervious Surface Area= 0
(c) Total Existing Impervious Area= 43,534
(d) Total Impervious Area of Completed Project= 43,534
(e) Net Impervious Area: (a+b) -(c-d) = 0 OR where (c-d) is a negative number: (a+b) =
Your project is NOT subject to Post Construction Requirements if ...
Step2
t/ Area (a+b) of project is< 2,500 square feet -
one OR
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Area (a+b) of project is� 2,500 square feet, and is a project type listed below(./ type} -J
on{] Road & parking surface repair -slurry & fog & crack seal, pothole & spot patchin .i o�erlay',&
resurfacing & other damage repair with no expansion ,1
§
Road & parking shoulder grading •,Road & parking cleaning, repairing, maintaining, reshaping, regarding drainage systems .. i1 ' /
Sidewalk & bike path/ lane project -no other impervious surface created and runoff is dJ�cted fo
vegetated area
Curb & gutter improvement or replacement -no other impervious created
Underground utility project -surface replaced in kind
Utility vaults -Ex: lift stations, backflows
Fuel storage -above ground with spill containment
Photovoltaic systems -on existing impervious surface, over pervious surface with vegetated cover,
ffer strip at the most down gradient row of panels
Second story -no increase in building footprint
Decks & stairs & walkways -raised with space below for drainage
Temporary structures -in place less than 6 months
Trails and pathways, where no other impervious surfaces are replaced or created, and built to direct
stormwater runoff to adjacent vegetated areas.
Form revised: July 12, 2016
City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
May 18, 2022
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
Suite C-2
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Subject: Determination of application completeness:
Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Dear Mr. Ferris,
I write to inform you that after review of the materials submitted in response to our January 7th
Incomplete Letter, regarding your Architectural Review application for development of a Personal
Storage Facility, the above-reference application has been determined to remain in an incomplete
state, pending receipt of additional information or materials needed to complete the application:
Engineering (Hal Hannula (805) 781-7201| hhannula@slocity.org)
1. Provide details about the method of anchoring the container structures to their
foundation. Note that all new structures, including shipping containers, must be
adequately anchored to prevent floatation, collapse or lateral movement of the structure
from hydrodynamic and hydrostatic loads, including the effects of buoyancy (i.e. flood
waters).
2. Provide a preliminary plan and drainage report showing and noting compliance with the
Floodplain Management Regulations, Drainage Design Manual, Mid-Higuera Plan, and
the Post Construction Stormwater Regulations (PCR’s).
Note that This property is located within a designated flood zone as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of San Luis Obispo. As such, any new
structures or the substantial remodel of existing structures shall comply with all Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and the city’s Floodplain
Management Regulations per Municipal Code Chapter 17.78. Except for minor additions,
development within this Special Flood Hazard Area can’t displace existing flood volumes
without providing comprehensive analysis. The previous development project proposal
for this site included a structure located on elevated pilings to limit the amount of
displaced flood volumes.
The Drainage Design Manual compliance strategy and analysis for re-development shall
include an analysis of displaced flood volumes for this project. The analysis may include
the pre. vs. post City HEC-RAS model outputs for the existing developed site and
proposed development to show compliance with the elevation and velocity limits of the
Drainage Design Manual.
3. The drainage report, analysis, and exhibits shall evaluate all run-on from the adjoining
developed properties to the north and to the east. The analysis shall include any site
drainage and roof areas. The site development plan and analysis shall clarify how any
run-on will be accepted and conveyed to an approved outlet in a non-erosive manner.
Note that the final building plan submittal shall provide a sized conveyance system
between buildings with limited or zero setbacks from the shared property line(s). The
construction of the new building in the shadow of the upstream buildings is recognized in
the DDM and area plan but a reasonable storm water conveyance path may be necessary.
4. Provide revised details of the roof drainage design. Drainage shall not cross property
lines. Demonstrate on the plans how runoff from the roofs of storage containers, placed at
the property lines without setback, will be directed in a manner such that it will not cross
property lines.
Fire (Rodger Maggio (805) 781-7386 | rmaggio@slocity.org)
5. Access: Show a minimum 20 foot wide all weather surface fire access aisles between
clusters of buildings. Note that a minimum 20-foot wide all weather access road from the
street to within 150 feet of the furthest exterior wall must be provided, and that all
vehicular gates must be provided with Knox Rapid Access box or key switch for
automatic opening gates.
6. Water Supply: Show locations of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within 300 feet
of the project buildings. Note that a minimum fire flow of 1500 GPM at 20 psi minimum
for 2 hours shall be required. Without fire sprinklers, an on-site fire hydrant capable of
delivering the Needed Fire Flow shall be provided such that no exterior wall is more than
150 feet from a hydrant. The hydrant must be along a fire access road.
7. Fire Protection: Fire sprinklers conforming to NFPA 13 are required for all storage units
where the cluster of units, not separated as for setbacks required for buildings on the
same property, are 1000 square feet are larger. It is noted that you intend to provide fire
walls are making separate buildings of under 1000 square feet. However, three clustered
units of 9’6” x 40’ dimension add up to more than 1000 square feet in area. Three-hour
Fire Walls would also be required for S1 Occupancies. Revise plans as necessary to
demonstrate compliance with relevant fire protection standards.
8. Provide details in plans demonstrating that rated fire walls are provided where storage
units are less than the required setback as established in the California Building Code.
Preliminary review is intended to ensure that staff has adequate information to evaluate your
project and identify any conflicts with City standards or guidelines. The above list includes all of
the items identified as necessary to complete your application. Your application will remain in an
incomplete status until those items are received. Upon resubmittal, please provide a narrative
response indicating where these items can be found in your plans or applicant materials.
When the application is determined to be complete, formal evaluation of the project will begin,
and action on the application will be tentatively scheduled. The City may ask for further
clarification or amplification of information after an application accepted as complete. Feel free to
contact me anytime at (805) 781-7593 (or by email at woetzell@slocity.org) if you have any
questions regarding this letter, or about the status or processing of your applications.
Informational Note: In addition to the development standards set out in the City’s Zoning
Regulations and building and fire safety standards set out in relevant construction and fire codes,
the City considers the quality of architecture and site design and the manner in which the built
environment appears in relation to the surrounding landscape to be key to continuing and
advancing the high quality of life in the City, as described in the City’s Community Design
Guidelines (CDG). Design Guidelines encourage architectural distinctiveness, by maintaining
high quality craftsmanship in development through use of authentic building styles, design
elements, and materials (see CDG § 1.4). The Mid-Higuera Street Enhancement Plan also directs
the City to ensure that adverse impacts to residents on Beebee Street are avoided (see § 8 of the
Plan’s Public Policy Chapter). Furthermore, requested exceptions from development standards
(e.g., setback standards) are considered in light of physical constraints and circumstances
pertaining to a project site that would make strict compliance with the standards infeasible or
deny reasonable development of a site.
Note that, along with significant shortcomings in regards to conformance to building and fire
safety code standards identified by staff of the City’s Building & Safety Division and Fire
Department, and flood control measures identified by Engineering staff, the Planning Division to
date finds no compelling evidence indicating that the project has been designed in a manner
consistent with the City’s Community Design Guidelines, is subject to physical site constraints
or circumstances supporting requested setback exceptions, or incorporates any measures to
address potential impacts to Beebee Street residents. Particular attention should be given to these
concerns as you undertake project plan revisions necessary to address the “completeness items”
listed in this letter, in order to achieve consistency with relevant standards and guidelines and to
exhibit a quality of design that would provide a basis upon which the project might be approved.
Please do not hesitate to contact relevant staff if we may provide further useful guidance on
addressing these concerns as project review progresses.
Sincerely,
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
Development Review
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From:Oetzell, Walter
Sent:Friday, May 20, 2022 5:36 PM
To:Warren Ferris (
Subject:[Corrected Application Number] Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker):
Determination of Application Completeness
Attachments:20220518.pdf
(Please disregard email sent moments earlier, the application number has been corrected with this message)
Hello Mr. Ferris,
I write to let you know that your Architectural Review application for development of a Personal Storage facility
at 2146 Parker St. (Application ARCH-0836-2021) has been determined to remain in an incomplete state, as
described in the attached letter.
Feel free to contact me any time if you should have questions or concerns about this determination or about
processing of this application.
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
Community Development
Development Review
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E woetzell@slocity.org
T 805.781.7593
slocity.org
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From:Oetzell, Walter
Sent:Wednesday, December 15, 2021 11:29 AM
To:Warren Ferris (
Subject:Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Hello Mr. Ferris,
I write to let you know that your Architectural Review application regarding a permitting process for storage
containers at 2146 Parker Street (application ARCH-0836-2021) was assigned to me for review.
Within 30 days of the application filing date (by January 7th) our department will make a determination as to
whether the application is complete. If additional information or materials are needed in order to complete the
application, we will provide a list of such items to you by that date. Once the application is complete, we will
tentatively schedule a date for action to be taken by on the application.
Feel free to contact me any time if you should have questions or concerns about processing of this application.
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
Community Development
Development Review
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E woetzell@slocity.org
T 805.781.7593
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From:Oetzell, Walter
Sent:Wednesday, February 8, 2023 1:31 PM
To:Warren Ferris
Subject:RE: ARCH-0836-2021 - 2146 Parker Street
Hello Mr. Ferris,
The determinaƟon of inacƟvity has already been made, as no response was received within the 180-day Ɵmeframe
described in the InacƟve ApplicaƟons provisions (Zoning §17.104.060). In addiƟon, we understand that the property is
subject to Code Enforcement acƟon regarding certain violaƟons pertaining to the property, as observed by Code
Enforcement staff. Once the enforcement acƟvity has been resolved we would be able to accept applicaƟon again for
review of a suitable design for a proposed storage facility.
--
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
(805) 781-7593
-----Original Message-----
From: Warren Ferris <
Sent: Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:18 PM
To: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org>
Subject: ARCH-0836-2021 - 2146 Parker Street
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________________________________
Hi Walter,
I received a leƩer about our applicaƟon indicaƟng that it has been marked inacƟve. We are sƟll moving forward with
these plans, but we've run into a couple snags.
Our property flooded recently, with most of downtown seemingly draining through our parking lot when the normal
drainage path clogged up. This made us rethink some of how we were planning on anchoring the storage containers, and
add a proposal for a retaining wall along the eastern edge of our property.
Hans Mager, a friend of the family and the engineer we contracted with both for the drawings and calcs for the ini Ɵal
fooƟngs and later for the retaining wall and fooƟng revisions, recently passed away. We haven't contacted another
engineer yet, but will be doing so soon.
I'll be sure to keep you in the loop as to our progress. I would appreciate it if you would reac Ɵvate our submission so we
don't have to start over or pay the fees a second Ɵme.
Thanks,
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Warren Ferris
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From:Warren Ferris <
Sent:Thursday, February 2, 2023 2:18 PM
To:Oetzell, Walter
Subject:ARCH-0836-2021 - 2146 Parker Street
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________________________________
Hi Walter,
I received a leƩer about our applicaƟon indicaƟng that it has been marked inacƟve. We are sƟll moving forward with
these plans, but we've run into a couple snags.
Our property flooded recently, with most of downtown seemingly draining through our parking lot when the normal
drainage path clogged up. This made us rethink some of how we were planning on anchoring the storage containers, and
add a proposal for a retaining wall along the eastern edge of our property.
Hans Mager, a friend of the family and the engineer we contracted with both for the drawings and calcs for the ini Ɵal
fooƟngs and later for the retaining wall and fooƟng revisions, recently passed away. We haven't contacted another
engineer yet, but will be doing so soon.
I'll be sure to keep you in the loop as to our progress. I would appreciate it if you would reac Ɵvate our submission so we
don't have to start over or pay the fees a second Ɵme.
Thanks,
Warren Ferris
City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
January 7, 2022
Warren Ferris
2146 Parker St
Suite C-2
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
Subject: Determination of application completeness:
Application ARCH-0836-2022 (2146 Parker)
Dear Mr. Ferris,
I write to inform you that after review of the materials submitted with your Architectural Review
application for development of a Personal Storage Facility has been determined to be incomplete,
pending receipt of additional information or materials needed to complete the application:
Planning
1. Lot Area and Lot Coverage. Provide with the project statistics on the Title Page the total
area of the site (Lot Area) and the area of the site to be covered by structures (Lot
Coverage, consistent with the provisions of Zoning Regulations §17.70.120).
2. Fire Sprinkler Information. Show the location of the backflow prevention device on the
site plan. Show the proposed location of the fire sprinkler water lateral on the site plan.
Show the location of the fire sprinkler riser and the fire department connection on the
schematic floor plan. Size and location of existing water main.
3. Materials and Colors (Elevation Drawings). Indicate colors of all exterior surfaces and
features.
Engineering (Hal Hannula (805) 781-7201| hhannula@slocity.org)
4. Show on the Site Plan the dimensions and bearings for all property lines.
5. Depict on the Site Plan all building setbacks and their dimension, for reference.
6. Provide cross-sections of each type of proposed storage structure, clearly depicting the
width, length, and height of each type.
7. Provide additional details for the method of anchoring the container structures to their
foundation.
8. Describe and depict in plans any and all new utilities proposed to serve the structures
(electrical, plumbing, sewer, etc.).
9. Clarify the proposed drainage strategy. Show the existing and proposed contours and/or
spot elevations to clearly depict the existing historic drainage and proposed grading and
drainage This project will alter and/or increase the storm water runoff from this site. Note
that the improved drainage and /or diverted drainage shall be directed to the street and not
across side or rear adjoining property lines unless the drainage is conveyed within
recorded easements or existing waterways.
10. Depict on the site plan all existing trees on the property with a trunk diameter of 3" or
greater and any offsite trees along the adjoining property lines with canopies and/or root
systems that extend onto the property for reference. The plan shall note which trees are
to remain and which trees are proposed for removal. Include the diameter and species of
all trees. Tree canopies should generally be shown to scale for reference.
11. Provide a preliminary plan and drainage report showing and noting compliance with the
Floodplain Management Regulations, Drainage Design Manual, Mid-Higuera Plan, and
the Post Construction Stormwater Regulations (PCR’s).
Note that This property is located within a designated flood zone as shown on the Flood
Insurance Rate Map (FIRM) for the City of San Luis Obispo. As such, any new
structures or the substantial remodel of existing structures shall comply with all Federal
Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) requirements and the city’s Floodplain
Management Regulations per Municipal Code Chapter 17.78. Except for minor additions,
development within this Special Flood Hazard Area can’t displace existing flood volumes
without providing comprehensive analysis. The previous development project proposal
for this site included a structure located on elevated pilings to limit the amount of
displaced flood volumes.
The Drainage Design Manual compliance strategy and analysis for re-development shall
include an analysis of displaced flood volumes for this project. The analysis may include
the pre. vs. post City HEC-RAS model outputs for the existing developed site and
proposed development to show compliance with the elevation and velocity limits of the
Drainage Design Manual.
12. The drainage report, analysis, and exhibits shall evaluate all run-on from the adjoining
developed properties to the north and to the east. The analysis shall include any site
drainage and roof areas. The site development plan and analysis shall clarify how any
run-on will be accepted and conveyed to an approved outlet in a non-erosive manner.
Note that the final building plan submittal shall provide a sized conveyance system
between buildings with limited or zero setbacks from the shared property line(s). The
construction of the new building in the shadow of the upstream buildings is recognized in
the DDM and area plan but a reasonable storm water conveyance path may be necessary.
13. Provide details of the roof drainage design.
Fire (Rodger Maggio (805) 781-7386 | rmaggio@slocity.org)
14. Access: Revise plans as necessary to depict 20-foot-wide minimum width fire access
aisles between clusters of buildings.
15. Water Supply: Show locations of all existing and proposed fire hydrants within 300 feet
of the project buildings. A minimum fire flow of 1500 GPM at 20 psi minimum for 2
hours shall be required.
16. Fire Protection: Fire sprinklers conforming to NFPA 13 are required for all storage units
where the cluster of units, not separated as for setbacks required for buildings on the
same property, are 1000 square feet are larger. Revise plans as necessary to demonstrate
compliance with this standard.
17. Provide details in plans demonstrating that rated fire walls are provided where storage
units are less than the required setback as established in the California Building Code.
Preliminary review is intended to ensure that staff has adequate information to evaluate your
project and identify any conflicts with City standards or guidelines. The above list includes all of
the items identified as necessary to complete your application. Your application will remain in an
incomplete status until those items are received. Upon resubmittal, please provide a narrative
response indicating where these items can be found in your plans or applicant materials.
When the application is determined to be complete, formal evaluation of the project will begin,
and action on the application will be tentatively scheduled. The City may ask for further
clarification or amplification of information after an application accepted as complete. Feel free to
contact me anytime at (805) 781-7593 (or by email at woetzell@slocity.org) if you have any
questions regarding this letter, or about the status or processing of your applications.
Sincerely,
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
Development Review
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From:Oetzell, Walter
Sent:Monday, January 10, 2022 3:47 PM
To:Warren Ferris (
Subject:Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker): Determination of Application Completeness
Attachments:20220107.pdf
Categories:2021-0836-ARCH (2146 Parker)
Hello Mr. Ferris,
I write to let you know that your Architectural Review application for development of a Personal Storage Facility
at 2146 Parker Street (Application ARCH-0836-2021) has been determined to be incomplete, as described in
the attached letter.
Feel free to contact me any time if you should have questions or concerns about this determination or about
processing of this
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
Community Development
Development Review
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E woetzell@slocity.org
T 805.781.7593
slocity.org
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City of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
January 27, 2023
Warren Ferris
Square Deal Recordings & Supplies
2146 Parker St
Suite C-2
San Luis Obispo CA 93401
SUBJECT: Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Installation of storage containers (Personal Storage facility)
Dear Mr. Ferris
I write to inform you that your Architectural Review application ARCH-0836-2021,
regarding installation of storage containers for a Personal Storage facility at 2146 Parker
Street has been determined to be in an inactive status and deemed to be withdrawn. A
partial refund of application fees will be made to the Billing Contact for the application.
On May 18, 2022 our Department provided an Incomplete Letter describing items required
for further processing of this application and, to date, we have received no response to this
letter. The City's Zoning Regulations (Municipal Code Title 17) provides for processing of
Inactive Applications as follows:
§17.104.060 – Inactive Applications
An application will be classified as “inactive” when the applicant has not responded within
180 days to submit items required by staff for further processing as provided in an
incomplete letter. The applicant shall have the ability to otherwise demonstrate to the
satisfaction of the Director that progress is being made toward compliance. The Director
shall determine when an application is in an “inactive status” and deemed to be withdrawn.
Please contact me at the above telephone number (or by email at woetzell@slocity.org) if
you should have questions or concerns about the withdrawal of this application.
Sincerely,
Walter Oetzell, Assistant Planner
Development Review
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From:Oetzell, Walter
Sent:Thursday, April 14, 2022 4:07 PM
To:Warren Ferris
Subject:RE: Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Categories:2021-0836-ARCH (2146 Parker)
… I’ll forward on the information, see if we can get them scrubbed from our quadrant of cyberspace.
--
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
(805) 781-7593
From: Warren Ferris <
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 4:05 PM
To: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
Hello Walter,
Thanks, I'll submit those on Monday.
I got those emails from the Contact Us portion of the City's website. Could you forward this email to the relevant parties
to get that page updated?
https://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-development/contact-us
They are the email addresses provided when clicking on the "E-mail addresses" section of the page.
Thanks,
Warren
On 4/14/2022 3:59 PM, Oetzell, Walter wrote:
Hello Warren,
Those two are no longer with the City, they’ve gone on to pursue opportunity elsewhere.
Our counter is not open tomorrow, but will be open Monday afternoon between 1:00 and 4:00.
There will be someone there to receive the plans then, and they can deliver them to my desk.
That will be effectively the same as bringing them tomorrow as I won’t have any opportunity to
look at them until Tuesday anyway.
Hopefully that works for you.
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--
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
(805) 781-7593
From: Warren Ferris <
Sent: Thursday, April 14, 2022 3:35 PM
To: Oetzell, Walter <woetzell@slocity.org>
Subject: Re: Application ARCH-0836-2021 (2146 Parker)
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Hello Mr. Oetzell,
I've attempted to contact the Community Development Department using a couple of the email links
provided on the website (namely kvanleeuwen@slocity.org and jsimpson@slocity.org) and every
attempt bounces.
I know this isn't the right address to use, but I can't get a hold of any of the appropriate parties. Could
you forward this request for me?
I'd like an appointment to drop off the revised plans for ARCH-0836-2021 tomorrow afternoon (Friday
the 15th).
Side Note:
I've also included the text of one of the bounced emails if you'd like to forward that to your technical
staff
This is a delivery failure notification message indicating that
an email you addressed to email address :
-- kvanleeu@slocity.org
could not be delivered. The problem appears to be :
-- Recipient email address is possibly incorrect
Additional information follows :
-- 5.4.1 Recipient address rejected: Access denied. AS(201806281)
[BL0GCC02FT033.eop-gcc02.prod.protection.outlook.com]
This condition occurred after 1 attempt(s) to deliver over
a period of 0 hour(s).
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If you sent the email to multiple recipients, you will receive one
of these messages for each one which failed delivery, otherwise
they have been sent.
On 4/14/2022 2:42 PM, Warren Ferris wrote:
Hello Mr. Oetzell,
The plans for the next submission are being printed now, and I'll be ready to drop them
off tomorrow.
I've already emailed kvanleeuwen@slocity.org to request an appointment to drop them
off tomorrow afternoon.
Thanks,
Warren Ferris
On 4/1/2022 12:49 PM, Warren Ferris wrote:
Hello Mr. Oetzell,
I'm still working through the revisions, I will have a next submittal ready
for you on or before the 15th.
Thanks,
Warren Ferris
On 4/1/2022 12:01 PM, Oetzell, Walter wrote:
Hello Mr. Ferris,
I write to follow up with you about the “Incomplete
Letter” sent to you in January, regarding your
Architectural Review application for installation of
storage containers at 2146 Parker Street
(Application ARCH-0836-2021). Within the letter
were listed several items needed in order to make
the application complete for processing.
If you are still working on the response to the letter,
let me know and I’ll make a note to check in again
later. Or, if you have questions or concerns about
the items listed, I will be happy to assist as I can.
I look forward to hearing from you about the status
of your response to the January letter…
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Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
Community Development
Development Review
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E woetzell@slocity.org
T 805.781.7593
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From:Oetzell, Walter
Sent:Wednesday, February 1, 2023 3:40 PM
To:Warren Ferris (
Subject:Application ARCH-0836-21021 (2146 Parker): Withdrawal Due to Inactivity
Attachments:Determination of Inactivity.pdf
Contacts:Warren Ferris
Hello Mr. Ferris,
I write to inform you that, as provided by §17.104.060 (Inactive Applications) of the City's Zoning Regulations
(Municipal Code Title 17), your Architectural Review application regarding a proposed personal storage facility
at 2146 Parker Street has been determined to be in an inactive status and deemed to be withdrawn, as
described in the attached letter.
Please contact me if you should have questions or concerns about the withdrawal of this application.
Walter Oetzell
Assistant Planner
Community Development
Development Review
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E woetzell@slocity.org
T 805.781.7593
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