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Brett Cross <
To:Advisory Bodies
Subject:RE-REVIEW OF AN EXISTING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A FRATERNITY.
Dear Planning Commission,
Please consider these comments to apply to both Conditional Use Permits before your Commission this evening.
As part ot the application the Commission is being asked to approve certain findings including Finding 6. "6. As
conditioned, the establishment and subsequent operation or conduct of the project will not, because of the circumstances
and conditions applied in the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety or welfare of the general public or
persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use,....." Will the conditions actually meet this standard and can
you make this finding?
Condition #2 "
2. The Conditional Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission as soon as practical if conduct on the
permitted premises results in three (3) citations within any 12-month period for a violation of law or permit condition"
The allowable number of citations prior to review is excessive and is not consistent with the finding #6, whereas the use
will not be detrimental to persons residing or working in the neighborhood of the use. Additionally, are what process is in
place to ensure violations are made known to the Community Development Department.
Any 1 violation of the City's Noise ordinance should require the Fraternity to acknowledge and sign a declaration that they
understand the City's Noise Ordinance A second violation in a 12 month period will result in Planning Commission
review.
The Conditions of Approval allow "
4. Routine meetings and gatherings for the fraternity shall be limited to a maximum of 54 people" Who is responsible for
ensuring this condition is followed. What city department or departments will be ensuring this condition is being followed?
How many members are there in this fraternity?
It also doesn't appear there is a limit on the number of special events, "except as otherwise approved by the Community
Development Director for special events." There should be an acknowledgement that numerous special events can have
an impact on surrounding residents. Especially cumulative impacts from "special events" approved at other fraternities or
sororities.. A limit of Special Events should be considered.
Lastly, it's a concern that residents who sent in correspondence who live in the area don't feel safe due to possible
retaliation and decided to keep their information limited. That is a real issue that the commission needs to acknowledge.
Sincerely,
Brett Cross
San Luis Obispo.
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