HomeMy WebLinkAboutCODE-000402-2024 (348 Hathway)CODE CASE ACTIVITY REPORT CODE-000402-2024
FOR CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
Address:01/09/2025Closed Date:CompliantStatus:348 Hathway St
San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
10/11/2024Opened Date:Nick BuckleyAssigned ToCode EnforcementCase Type:
Activity Date Created By Activity Type CommentsActivity Name
10/11/2024 10-1-24 NB - RPO alleging this property is an
established fraternity house with no land use
authorization.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley Complaint Received
NB - Inspection complete. In an attempt to
make contact I made my way though to what I
believe is the front of the residence. As I
was approaching the residence I say a
banner in a window which said "Phiu Sigma
Kappa" fraternity. There was also a board
that appeared to have Greek letters on it that I
saw when I was attempting to make my way
to the main entrance. I did attempt to make
contact but was unsuccessful. I left a card at
the residence in hopes that someone would
contact me.
InspectionNick Buckley 10/9/24
NB - NOV sent certified and regular mail to the
property owner, compliance required
immediately. Also sent a copy to the current
resident(s).
Notice of ViolationNick Buckley 10-11-24
11/25/2024 NB - First administrative citation sent certified
and regular mail to the property owner. Also
sent a copy of the administrative citation to
the current residents of the address. This
administrative citation is the result of a
fraternity hosted and sponsored event on
11-1-24.
1st Admin CiteNick Buckley 11-25-24
12/04/2024 NB - Spoke with property owner Gordon
McCormick. He stated that he is working with
the tenants to ensure compliance with the
municipal code and he believes that they will
comply and no longer hold fraternity parties or
events at this address. He was thankfull for
the information and support.
CorrespondenceNick Buckley 12-4-24 Phone call
12/13/2024 NB - Conducted research and unable to find
any more evidence of fraternity events. I also
drove by the property and there are no
indications of fraternity lettering or affiliation
visible from the right of way. Citation needs
to be padi in order to close the case. Spoke
with the property owner and he stated he
would mail the invoice and a check.
OtherNick Buckley
Page 1 of 1City of San Luis ObispoOctober 30, 2025
Notice to Correct Code Violation(s)/Notice of Violation
(Courtesy Warning Prior to Issuance of Administrative Citation)
October 11, 2024
Hathway Property Group LLC
649 S 10th St
San Jose, CA 95112-3722
SUBJECT ADDRESS: 348 Hathway Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405-1424 APN: 052-201-004
Code Case #: CODE-000402-2024
Dear Property Owner,
City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department staff noted the following violations of
the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code or other relevant codes at the above listed address:
1. The subject address has been identified as a fraternity/sorority located with the R1 zone. The
current use of a fraternity/sorority requires a use permit when within the R-3 & R-4 zones and is
not allowed within the R-1 & R-2 zones as described in Table 2-1 of the following cited section
of the municipal code. The city defines a Fraternity/Sorority as:
Residence for college or university students who are members of a social or educational
association that is affiliated and in good standing with the California Polytechnic State
University and where such an association also holds meetings or gatherings. (SLOMC
17.156.014).
In brief, a location meets the definition of a fraternity or sorority when it houses
fraternity/sorority members AND holds a meeting or gathering hosted by a social or educational
association.
As a result of the inspection and documented event(s), the subject address meets the definition of
a fraternity/sorority and is subject to the City’s use regulations as cited below.
San Luis Obispo Municipal Code § 17.10.020:
Use regulations by zone. Allowed uses. Uses within zones shall be regulated as set forth in
Table 2-1: Uses Allowed by Zone, subject to subsections B through F of this section and
additional regulations specified in the Specific Use Regulations column of Table 2-1. Land uses
are defined in Chapter 17.156 (Land Use Definitions). In Table 2-1, symbols shall have these
meanings:
A The use is allowed as a matter of right.
MUP The use requires a minor use permit approved by the
director, as provided in Section17.110.030 (Procedure—
Minor Use Permit).
CUP The use requires a conditional use permit approved by the
planning commission, as provided in
Section17.110.040 (Procedure—Conditional Use Permit).
A/M The use is allowed above the ground floor only. Subject to
minor use permit review, the use may be established on the
ground floor.
Corrective Action: Please cease all use of the subject address as a fraternity/sorority.
Additionally, cease all events that are associated with a fraternity or sorority and remove any
signage or indicators consistent with fraternity uses. Any future verified events at this location
may result in the issuance of fines.
ALL REQUIRED WORK MUST BE COMPLETED WITHIN 90 DAYS OF PERMIT ISSUANCE.
We request that you voluntarily take action to correct the above noted violation(s). Please ensure
compliance with these regulations immediately . These violations constitute a public nuisance and
must be abated. Failure to correct the violation(s) by the specified date will result in the issuance of an
Administrative Citation requiring payment of FINES in accordance with SLOMC Chapter 1.24. For
Municipal Code violations that remain uncorrected after issuance of an Administrative Citation, the City
may seek enforcement by other civil or criminal remedies.
Any person having a title interest in the property may request a Director’s review of this Notice by
completing the enclosed Request for Director’s Review Form and submitting it to the Community
Development Department via email at code@slocity.org or to 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA
93401, within five (5) days of the date of this Notice. This Notice shall be deemed final unless you
timely file a Request for Director’s Review
We look forward to working with you to resolve these violations and would like to thank you for your
efforts to maintain your property and to help preserve the safety and beauty of our community. If you
have questions, please contact the undersigned Officer at (805) 783-7872 or nbuckley@slocity.org.
Sincerely,
____________________________
Nick Buckley, Code Enforcement Officer
Cc: Current Resident 348 Hathway
Enclosures: Request for Directors Review