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Planning Commission Minutes
December 11, 2024, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Present: Commissioner Sheryl Flores, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Steve Kahn, Commissioner Eric Tolle, Vice Chair
Dave Houghton, Chair Justin Cooley
Absent: Commissioner Juan Munoz-Morris
City Staff Present: Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant
City Attorney Markie Kersten, Deputy City Clerk Sara Armas
Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on December 11, 2024 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall,
990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Cooley.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 13, 2024 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Vice Chair Houghton
Second By Commissioner Kahn
To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 13, 2024.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner
Tolle, Vice Chair Houghton, and Chair Cooley
Abstained (1): Commissioner Flores
Absent (1): Commissioner Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (5 to 0)
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4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.a 466 DANA STREET (ARCH-0329-2022, EID-0637-2022) REVIEW OF A
PROJECT PROPOSING CONSTRUCTION OF 20 LOW TO VERY LOW
INCOME AFFORDABLE HOMES AND REHABILITATION OF THE
HISTORIC ROSA BUTRÓN ADOBE
Commissioners Flores and Kahn provided ex parte disclosures and
announced they met with the applicant and visited the project site. Chair
Cooley noted he did visit the site but spoke with no one.
Commissioners Jorgensen, Tolle, and Vice Chair Houghton reported no ex
parte disclosures.
Housing Coordinator David Amini presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
The Applicant, Anne Wyatt, Executive Director of Smart Housing
Solutions, provided a brief overview of the project and responded to
questions raised.
Chair Cooley opened the Public Hearing
Public Comment:
Dana Hunter
Ryan Duchene
Pat Duchene
Madelyn Ropner
James Cooley
William Watson
Katherine Ivanjack
Miriam Sullivan
Carolyn Huddleston
Susan Stewart
Steve Barasch
Lea Brooks
Joe Pollon
Andy Pease
Linda Vanasupa
Erik Berg-Johansen
Ashley Gastineau
Lisa Gonzalez
John Ashbaugh
Leslie Halls
--End of Public Comment—
Chair Cooley closed the Public Hearing
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Motion By Commissioner Tolle
Second By Commissioner Jorgensen
Adopt the Draft Resolution, which provides the following:
• Adoption of the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative Declaration of
Environmental Impact prepared pursuant to CEQA; and
• Determination that the City’s action on the subject property to authorize
and/or construct buildings or structures for the purposes of developing
affordable housing is consistent with the City’s General Plan; and
• Approval of the proposed new construction of 20 low and very low-
income residential units with a parking reduction pursuant to state density
bonus law, rehabilitation of the historic adobe, and associated removal of
12 trees based on findings and subject to conditions of approval.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO ADOPTING THE INITIAL STUDY/MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT PREPARED
PURSUANT TO THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT
(CEQA); DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE; AND
APPROVING A PROJECT PROPOSING THE CONSTRUCTION OF 20
LOW- TO VERY-LOW INCOME AFFORDABLE HOMES WITH A
REQUEST FOR A CONCESSION PURSUANT TO CA STATE DENSITY
BONUS LAW FOR A REDUCTION OF PARKING REQUIREMENTS;
REHABILITATION OF THE MASTER LIST HISTORIC ROSA BUTRÓN
ADOBE INCLUDING DEMOLITION OF PORTIONS OF THE BUILDING
AT THE REAR OF THE STRUCTURE; REMOVAL OF 12 TREES WITH A
COMPENSATORY PLANTING PLAN; (466 DANA ST, ARCH-0329-2022
& EID-0637-2022)” with the following changes:
• Amendment of Condition #55, with the following language included:
“The building permit submittal shall include a site utility plan showing
the size of existing and proposed sewer and water services. The
proposed utility infrastructure shall comply with the latest engineering
design standards effective at the time the building permit is obtained
and shall have reasonable alignments needed for maintenance of
public infrastructure along public roads. All residential units are to be
individually metered, with the possibility to consider submetering
feasibility, subject to the approval of the Utilities Director.
Backflow preventors shall be provided for the domestic and landscape
(if required) water meters, to the satisfaction of the Utilities Director.
Fire flow service shall pass through a double-check backflow device.”
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• Amendment of Condition #5, with the following language included:
“Bicycle Parking. Plans submitted for a building permit shall clearly
depict the location of all required short and long-term bicycle parking
for all intended uses, as well as requiring e-bike charging access
in the long-term parking area. Plans shall show all areas
designated for long-term bicycle parking such as bicycle lockers,
interior spaces, or storage rooms. Short-term bicycle racks shall be
consistent with the City Active Transportation Plan Design Guidelines
and feature “hi-low style” campus racks (such as “Peak Racks”) or
City approved equivalent (inverted “U” rack designed shall not be
permitted) and shall be installed in close proximity to, and visible
from, the main entries into the buildings. Sufficient detail shall be
provided about the compliance with relevant Engineering Standards
and Community Design Guidelines, to the satisfaction of the Public
Works and Community Development Directors.”
Ayes (6): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Houghton, and Chair Cooley
Absent (1): Commissioner Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (6 to 0)
5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a CONTINUED 2025-2027 PLANNING COMMISSION GOAL-SETTING
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey led the discussion
on reviewing Planning Commission goals and work program items for the
2025-27 Financial Plan and responded to questions.
Chair Cooley opened Public Comment
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Cooley closed Public Comment
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Motion By Vice Chair Houghton
Second By Commissioner Tolle
To approve the following goals and work program items for the 2025-2027
Financial Plan:
1. Housing
Emphasize affordable housing programs, encourage flexible use and
non-traditional housing product types to facilitate development of
housing options of all types (deed restricted affordable housing, multi -
family, senior and mixed-use). Continue to work with Cal Poly on
aligning enrollment with additional housing for students and faculty.
Prioritize projects that develop transitional and supportive housing
options for unhoused community members. Continue to partner with
the County of San Luis Obispo and local service providers to prevent
and address homelessness.
2. Sustainability & Multi-Modal Circulation
Implement the Climate Action Plan, Multi-Modal objectives identified in
the LUCE and the Downtown Concept Plan by encouraging density
and in-fill development that includes and prioritizes non-automobile
alternatives to access commercial, services and recreational
opportunities. Review the Upper Monterey Area Plan, Margarita Area
Specific Plan and Mid-Higuera Enhancement Plan with the intention of
providing more housing options of all types and encourage project
designs that promote accessible, convenient, and safe pedestrian,
bicycle, and transit access.
3. Livability and Interagency Collaboration
Continue to collaborate with partner agencies on regional issues to
improve the quality of life for community residents. Address
neighborhood issues associated with fraternities and sororities and
encourage Cal Poly to build on-campus fraternity and sorority houses.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Flores, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Houghton, and Chair Cooley
Absent (1): Commissioner Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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5.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Assistant City Attorney Markie Kersten announced that she will be on
maternity leave following this meeting and there will be rotating legal
counsel taking her place for future meetings.
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the
following updates:
• Tentatively scheduled for the January 22, 2025 meeting, is an
update on the Rotating Overnight Safe Parking Program, which will
include review of 6 different sites that have agreed to host the
program and the conditions for use for each unique site.
• Tentatively scheduled for the February 12, 2025 meeting, is review
of an Ordinance to amend the Zoning Regulations to address recent
changes in housing State law.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:52 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for January 22, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. in the
Council Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Regular
Meeting of January 8, 2025 will be cancelled.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: 01/22/2025