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Planning Commission Minutes
June 12, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Sheryl Flores, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Steve Kahn, Commissioner Eric Tolle, Vice Chair
Dave Houghton
PC Absent: Commissioner Juan Munoz-Morris, Chair Justin Cooley
City Staff Present: Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant
City Attorney Markie Kersten, Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City
Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on June 12, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Vice Chair Houghton.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MAY 8, 2024 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Tolle
Second By Commissioner Kahn
To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of May 8, 2024.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, and Vice Chair Houghton
Absent (2): Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Chair Cooley
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.a REVIEW CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (USE-0331-2023) TO ESTABLISH
A FRATERNITY FOR UP TO 24 RESIDENTS, INCLUDING A REQUEST
TO PROVIDE TWO (2) PARKING SPACES IN TANDEM ON AN
EXISTING DRIVEWAY; THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Commissioner Kahn provided ex-parte disclosure and announced that he
visited site on Monday, June 10th and spoke with residents.
Vice Chair Houghton provided ex-parte disclosure and announced that he
visited the site on Wednesday, June 12th and discussed the proposal with
the Applicant, Thomas Symer.
Associate Planner Hannah Hanh presented the staff report and responded
to Commission inquiries.
The Applicant, Thomas Symer, provided a brief overview of the project and
responded to questions raised.
Vice Chair Houghton opened the Public Hearing
Public Comment:
Kathie Walker
Sandra Rowley
Steven Walker
--End of Public Comment--
Vice Chair Houghton closed Public Comment
Motion By Commissioner Kahn
Second By Commissioner Jorgensen
Adopt the Draft Resolution approving the project, which is categorically
exempt from environmental review under Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines,
with the added conditions listed below.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ESTABLISH A FRATERNITY AT 1264 AND 1264 ½ EAST FOOTHILL
BOULEVARD AND 1241, 1243, 1249, AND 1251 MONTE VISTA PLACE.
THE PROJECT INCLUDES A REQUEST TO PROVIDE TWO (2)
PARKING SPACES IN TANDEM ON AN EXISTING DRIVEWAY ALONG
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EAST FOOTHILL BOULEVARD. THE PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW UNDER SECTION 15301 (EXISTING
FACILITIES) OF THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA) GUIDELINES AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED JUNE 12, 2024 (USE-0331-2023)"
• Condition #14: The fraternity use shall comply with Table 1 (Exterior
Noise Limits) of Section 9.12.060 (Exterior Noise Limits) between the
extended hours of 10:00 pm and 9:00 am, except as approved in
writing as a special event by the Community Development Director.
• Condition #15: Prior to a special event approved by the Community
Development Director pursuant to Condition No. 5, the fraternity shall
provide written notification of the event to occupants within 300 feet of
the site. The written notification shall include the date, hours, and
contact information for the responsible party for the special event.
• Condition #16: Live entertainment, bands, and/or amplified sounds are
prohibited, unless otherwise approved through a special event by the
Community Development Department.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, and Vice Chair Houghton
Absent (2): Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Chair Cooley
CARRIED (5 to 0)
4.b REVIEW TEXT AMENDMENT TO ZONING REGULATIONS (CODE-0224-
2024) TO ADD SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY USES AS
CONDITIONALLY ALLOWED WITH APPROVAL OF MINOR USE
PERMIT IN THE NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-N) ZONE; THE
PROJECT IS EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
Associate Planner Hannah Hanh presented the staff report and responded
to Commission inquiries.
Vice Chair Houghton opened the Public Hearing
Public Comment:
Sandra Rowley
Toni Detz
--End of Public Comment--
Vice Chair Houghton closed Public Comment
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Motion By Commissioner Tolle
Second By Commissioner Flores
Adopt the Draft Resolution, which recommends the City Council introduce
and adopt an Ordinance revising Table 2-1 (Uses Allowed by Zone) in Title
17 (Zoning Regulations) to add single-family and multi-family uses as
conditionally allowed with approval of a Minor Use Permit in the
Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) Zone. The project is exempt from
environmental review under Section 15301(b)(3) (General Rule Exemption)
of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING
COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND
ADOPT AN ORDINANCE AMENDING TABLE 2-1 (USES ALLOWED BY
ZONE) IN TITLE 17 (ZONING REGULATIONS) OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
TO ADD SINGLE-FAMILY AND MULTI-FAMILY USES AS CONDITIONALLY
ALLOWED WITH APPROVAL OF A MINOR USE PERMIT IN THE
NEIGHBORHOOD COMMERCIAL (C-N) ZONE. THE PROJECT IS
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW (CEQA) AS REPRESENTED
IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED JUNE 12, 2024 (CITYWIDE; CODE-0224-2024) "
Ayes (5): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, and Vice Chair Houghton
Absent (2): Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Chair Cooley
CARRIED (5 to 0)
5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the
following update of upcoming projects:
• On June 26, 2024, the Planning Commission will review an Appeal
of the Community Development Director's decision regarding a new
mixed-use development at 1925 Santa Barbara Avenue (APPL-
0232-2024) and review of a new mixed-use project at 10 Higuera
Road (ARCH-0358-2023).
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• On July 10, 2024, the Planning Commission will review an Appeal
of the Community Development Director's decision to deny a
Homestay Permit at 1137 Peach Street (APPL 0210-2024).
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:19 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for June 26, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: 06/26/2024