HomeMy WebLinkAboutSBDV-0738-2024 (1364 San Marcos Ct) - Final Decision Letter DRAFT docxCity of San Luis Obispo, Community Development, 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA, 93401-3218, 805.781.7170, slocity.org
September 13, 2024 Sent via Email
David Wallis
357 31st Street,
Hermosa Beach, CA 90254
Kerry Margason
3559 South Higuera Street,
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
SUBJECT: SBDV-0582-2023 (168 Buena Vista Avenue): Application for a Senate Bill 9
Urban Lot Split
Dear David Wallis,
On September 13, 2024, I reviewed your Subdivision application regarding an Urban Lot Split, as
provided by Chapter 16.15 of the City’s Subdivision Regulations (SLOMC Title 16). Consistent
with state law, the proposal has been ministerially reviewed against the requirements set out in
Government Code Section 66411.7, applicable objective requirements of the Subdivision Map
Act, and objective local standards applicable to an Urban Lot Split. After careful consideration, I
have determined that the tentative parcel map complies with the above-described requirements and
standards, based on findings and subject to the following conditions:
Findings:
1. The parcel map subdivides an existing parcel to create no more than two new parcels of
approximately equal lot area, with one parcel not smaller than 40 percent of the lot area of
the original parcel. Both newly created parcels are no smaller than 1,200 square feet.
2. The parcel being subdivided is located within a single-family residential zone within the
City of San Luis Obispo. It is not located within a sensitive or hazardous site, within a site
designated as a historical resource, or within a historic district.
3. The proposed split does not require demolition, alteration, or withdrawal from rent or lease,
any income-restricted rental housing, rent-controlled housing, or housing that has been
occupied by a tenant in the last three years.
4. The parcel being subdivided has not been established through prior exercise of an urban
lot split, and neither the owner of the parcel nor any person acting in concert with the owner
has previously subdivided an adjacent parcel using an urban lot split.
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5. The proposed Urban Lot Split conforms to all applicable objective requirements of the
Subdivision Map Act and objective local standards applicable to an Urban Lot Split set out
in the City’s Subdivision Regulations (SLOMC Ch. 16.15).
6. The project is statutorily exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), as a ministerial action, as described in CEQA Guidelines § 15268
(Ministerial Projects).
Conditions:
Please note the project conditions of approval do not include mandatory code requirements. Code
compliance will be verified during the plan check process, which may include additional
requirements applicable to your project.
Planning
1. Intent of Owner to Occupy. Pursuant to Government Code Section 66411.7 (g) (1), the
applicant shall, prior to recordation of the final parcel map for this Urban Lot Split, sign an
affidavit stating that the applicant intends to occupy one of the housing units as their
principal residence for a minimum of three years from the date of the approval of the urban
lot split.
Engineering
2. The Parcel Map is in a no-flood zone area and does not need to show any flood information.
3. The Parcel Map shall offer blanket easements over both parcels except under buildings for
access, utility, drainage, and slopes.
4. A separate Agreement may be prepared to detail the usage, maintenance, and restrictions,
if any, of the shared infrastructure and/or sewer lateral, or related items between
parcels. The agreement between the two parcel owners may be executed and recorded
before map recordation or recorded concurrent with the recordation of the Parcel Map.
5. It is understanded that no new grading or driveway improvements will not be necessary. If
there will be improvements, for example new water meter and service line, then any
sections of damaged or displaced curb, gutter, or street cuts shall be repaired or replaced to
the satisfaction of the Public Works Department.
6. Development of any possible driveway modifications shall comply with the Driveway
Standards for dimensions, maneuverability, slopes, drainage, and materials. pervious
paving materials are recommended for surface parking lots for water quantity and/or
quality control purposes and within the area of the root zone/tree canopy of existing and
proposed tree plantings.
7. The new parcel created will cause a cross-lot drainage situation. The project drainage
report and plans shall include analysis of any run-on from the adjacent properties. The
project plans shall show how the tributary run-on will be collected and conveyed to an
approved outlet in a non-erosive manner.
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8. Being an SB9 subdivision with already existing structures, it is understood that no street
frontage improvements will be required, and the owners will be able to continue using the
existing driveway aprons without any updates to current standards.
Utilities
9. Sewer service for each parcel (and associated residences to remain) must be shown on a
site utility plan included with the parcel map submittal and must be established prior to
recordation of the final map. Please note, the private sewer lateral must tie into the sewer
main, and not the manhole.
10. Where any sewer lateral crosses one proposed parcel for the benefit of another, evidence
shall be provided that a private utility easement appropriate for those facilities has been
recorded, prior to recordation of the parcel map.
11. Water service for each parcel (and associated residences to remain) shown on a site utility
plan included with the parcel map submittal and must be established prior to recordation
of the final map.
A Parcel Map application can now be submitted to the Engineering Division. For information
regarding the Parcel Map application requirements, please contact Steve La Chaine at (805) 781-
7201, or by e-mail at slachaine@slocity.org.
My action is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days of this decision date. Anyone may
appeal the action by submitting a letter to the Community Development Department within the
time specified. The appropriate appeal fee must accompany the appeal documentation. Appeals
will be scheduled for the first available Planning Commission meeting date. If an appeal is filed,
you will be notified regarding consideration of the appeal.
Approval of the tentative parcel map expires after two (2) years if the parcel map has not been
recorded, as provided by Subdivision Regulations Section 16.10.130 (Expiration of Approved
Tentative Maps). Upon written request, the Community Development Director may grant a time
extension, as provided by Subdivision Regulations Section 16.10.135 (Time Extension for Parcel
or Final Maps).
If you have any questions, or if you need additional information, contact Mallory Patino, Assistant
Planner, at mpatino@slocity.org or (805) 783-7704.
Sincerely,
Mallory Patino
Assistant Planner
Community Development