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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/05/2000, 2 - 486 MARSH ST AND 545 HIGUERA REQUEST TO REZONE Council. 12-05-00 j acEnoi Repont -- CITYOF SAN LUIS O B I S P O FROM: Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manager / Prepared By: Whitney McIlvaine, Associate Planner SUBJECT: R/ER 126-00 - REQUEST TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 486 MARSH STREET AND 545 HIGUERA FROM RETAIL-COMMERCIAL (C-R) TO CENTRAL COMMERCIAL (C-C); COAST NATIONAL BANK, APPLICANT CAO RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the Planning Commission, introduce an ordinance approving a mitigated negative declaration and amending the zoning map from C-R to C-C for property at 486 Marsh Street and 545 Higuera Street. DISCUSSION _ Data Summary c' Applicant: Coast National Bank Owners: Coast National Bank (486 & 528 Marsh and 545 Higuera); 210 Investors & Foothill Triangle Partners (553 Higuera) Representative: Pults and Associates Zoning: Retail-Commercial (486 Marsh and 545 Higuera) and Central-Commercial (553 Higuera and 528 Marsh) General Plan: General Retail Environmental Status: A mitigated negative declaration has been prepared. Project Action Deadline: Legislative projects are not subject to action deadlines. Project Description/Situation The applicant, Coast National Bank, owns property at 486 Marsh and 545 Higuera, which is zoned Retail-Commercial. The bank has also acquired the property at 528 Marsh, which is zoned Central-Commercial, and wishes to replace an existing barber shop on that lot with a new two- story bank, approximately 10,000 square feet in size (Attachment 2). Because the lot at 528 Marsh is relatively small, the bank is proposing to adjust the lot lines to create more developable area for the new building. A rezoning is proposed so that resulting lots will have the same zoning and not be split by a zone boundary. Rezoning the entire site to C-C has the advantage of enabling additional flexibility in future site development since the parking requirements in the C-C zone are less stringent and can be satisfied with payment of in-lieu fees. 2-1 Coast National Bank: R/ER -00 Page 2 The project application also entails environmental review and architectural review. Please refer to Exhibit A of Attachment 3, which shows the proposed rezoning and lot line adjustment. Property at 553 Higuera Street is only affected by the lot line adjustment. C-C versus C-R Development Standards The primary differences in development standards for Retail-Commercial zoning versus Central- Commercial zoning are: • building height (50 feet maximum in C-C; 45 feet maximum in C-R); • required parking per square foot (1 space per 500 SF in C-C, I per 300 SF in C-R); and • parking in-lieu fees (an option in C-C, but not in C-R). General Plan Consistency The general plan land use designation for properties affected by this application is General Retail. Banks are specifically listed as appropriate uses in this category. Both Central- Commercial and Retail-Commercial zoning implement the General Retail designation. Therefore, a general plan amendment is not necessary. Environmental Review The environmental initial study is attached. It concludes that the project will not have any significant adverse impacts provided mitigation is incorporated into the project. Recommended mitigation addresses site geology and soils; drainage; air quality; utilities; solid waste disposal and cultural resources. Please refer to Attachment 8. Planning Commission's Review On October 11, 2000, the Planning Commission recommended Council approval of the rezoning and mitigated negative declaration, as amended, based on findings included in the attached ordinance for approval. Commission discussion focused on the development standards for the C- R and C-C zones and general plan compliance. In past discussions at the Planning Commission regarding commercial zoning and development in the downtown area, Commissioners have indicated support for expanding the Central-Commercial zoning as a means of encouraging infill development and a compact urban form. (Attachments 5 and 6) ARC Review On October 16, 2000, the Architectural Review Commission continued action with direction to the applicant to redesign the building so that materials and architectural style and details are more compatible with nearby historic structures, including the Jack House, which is adjacent to this project and the Kaetzel House, which is across the street. Commissioners felt the proposed architecture needed to be more pedestrian oriented in terms of scale and street entrance. Several Commissioners expressed concern that the building design was somewhat generic and suburban 2-2. Coast National Bank: R/El 6-00 Page 3 - in nature and, therefore, not appropriate at this location. The architect is redesigning the building_ plans. The project will return to the ARC once revised plans are submitted'. (Attachment. 7) ALTERNATIVES 1. Adopt the Resolution, included as Attachment 4, denying the requested zoning map amendment based on.inconsistency_ with the City's General Plan, or other findings specified by the Council 2. Continue with direction. Attachments Attachment 1: Vicinity map Attachment 2: Reduced development plans Attachment 3: Ordinance approving the rezoning Attachment 4: Resolution denying the rezoning Attachment 5': Planning Commission Staff Report(7-26-00) Attachment 6: Planning Commission minutes(7-26-00) Attachment 7: ARC minutes (10-16-00) Attachment 8:. Signed Mitigation Agreement and Initial Environmental Study 2-3 - r e l 7 no LLLLLL e � rr t�uM ,ray.?a tw T +: �4'�+: moi` ,,�fi��'.k`�> �,. �•�`� { a P *a tir' r ell jlH iYy / , .c� w �}yam , 486 and • Marsh R. 126=00 2-4 ilk■ -..-'. '�� SII •�i�j_ ■ ATTACHMENT in 04 ■ ■ E: 'I 911 0 . a 6) �: w'�x"F'�{ u y '�=7` tft.) a '• ,I'■ e n�-�+}c f rs•��F W�g�15 1 i 1, Mr It _ I film MEM, I 5 � I on • of �. :l ORDINANCE NO. (2000 Series) ATTACHMENT J AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVINGTHE REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP FROM RETAIL-COMMERCIAL (C-R) TO CENTRAL-COMMERCIAL (C-C) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 486 MARSH STREET AND 545 HIGUERA STREET APN'S 003-511-005,017,026 (R 126-00) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 11, 2000 and recommended approval of an amendment to the City's Zoning Map to rezone property at 486 Marsh Street and 545 Higuera Street from Retail-Commercial (C-R) to Central-Commercial (C- C) as shown on the attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS,the City Council conducted a public hearing on November 21, 2000 and has considered testimony of interested parties, the records of the Planning Commission hearing and action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed revisions are consistent with the General Plan,the purposes of the Zoning Regulations, and other applicable City ordinances; and WHEREAS,the City Council has considered the draft mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact as prepared by staff and reviewed by the Planning Commission; and BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Environmental Review. The City Council finds and determines that the project's mitigated Negative Declaration adequately addresses the potential significant environmental impacts of the proposed map amendment to the Zoning Regulations, and reflects the independent judgment of the City Council. The Council hereby adopts said mitigated Negative Declaration and incorporates the following mitigation measures into the project: 1. Consistent with the recommendations included in the Seismic Safety Element, a detailed soils engineering report shall be submitted at the time of building permit which considers special grading and construction techniques necessary to address the potential for liquefaction and compliance with the City Building Codes. It shall identify the soil profile on site and provide site preparation recommendations to ensure against unstable soil conditions. Grading and building must be designed and performed in compliance with the soils engineering report. 2. Oil and sand separators or other filtering media shall be installed at each drain inlet intercepting runoff as a means of filtering toxic substances from run off before it enters the creek through the storm water system. The separator must be regularly maintained to ensure efficient pollutant removal. 3. The project shall include: • Short- and long-term bicycle parking for employee use; 2-7 R 126-00: Ordinance # ATTACHMENT r Page 2 • Shower and locker facilities for employees to encourage bicycling and walking to work (typically one shower and 3 lockers for every 25 employees) or comparable mitigation acceptable to the Air Pollution Control District Director; and • Extensive tree planting in the parking areas to help reduce evaporative emissions from automobiles. 4. The new building constructed on this site shall incorporate the following as feasible: • Energy-efficient lighting systems for both interior and exterior use; • Increased wall and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements; • Skylights or other means of maximizing natural daylighting; • Operable windows in employee work and break areas to maximize natural ventilation; • Lighting controls (occupancy and motion sensors); and • Dual glazed windows. If these features are not included or feasible in the design of new buildings, the project architect shall document why they were determined to be infeasible. The Community Development Director shall review this document and make a final decision as to the feasibility of incorporating these energy conserving features. 5. The new buildings shall incorporate facilities for interior and exterior on-site recycling. 6. The sewer lateral at.528 Marsh Street must be abandoned at the main prior to demolition unless the lateral is intended for reuse and it passes a video inspection. If the sewer lateral is intended for reuse, the owner shall submit a VHS videotape documenting the internal condition of the pipe to the Utilities Department for evaluation and approval. 7. A plan for recycling demolition and construction material waste shall be submitted with the demolition and building permit applications for review and approval by the Community Development Director. 8. If any archaeological resources are found during site preparation,all earth-work within 150 feet of object(s) shall cease until the resources have been evaluated by a qualified archaeologist. Any additional mitigation measures recommended by the archaeologist shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director, and upon Director approval, implemented by the applicant. 9. All mitigation measures shall be clearly noted on plans submitted for a building permit application. SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings: 1. A Negative Declaration was prepared by the Community Development Department on August 28, 2000, which identifies no significant environmental impacts associated with 2-8 R 126-00: Ordinance# ATTACHMENT J Page 3 project development. The Negative Declaration concludes that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment subject to the mitigation measures contained in initial study ER 126-00 being incorporated into the project. 2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan since both Retail-Commercial and Central-Commercial zoning implement the land use designation of General Retail. SECTION 3. Approval. An amendment to the zoning regulations map, R 126-00, rezoning property at 486 Marsh Street and 545 Higuera Street from Retail-Commercial to Central-Commercial, as shown on Exhibit A, herein incorporated by reference, is hereby approved. SECTION 4. Summary and Effective Date. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect no sooner than thirty (30) days after its final passage and not before the processing and recordation of a lot line adjustment to ensure that proposed zone boundaries correspond with lot boundaries. INTRODUCED on the day of , 2000, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of , 2000, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor Allen Settle ATTEST: City Clerk Lee Price APPROVED AS TO FORM: Q/44.1 At7_�� i Att/q&eeffgrgensen 2-9 N16UCRA STREET R 126-00 EXHIBIT A 0 0 0: r ' asbarooc' le000 .:. . ' ....'. .. ,. �....................:.:......:.�...ti...... • - A07A_C Hm: . :: : : : : : : . . . . . . . ',r/•.r,•J/•J,/•.,r/•//�q:.....:..:..:..:.. :...:...:...:..:...:3..'_' ' .:. : . . . . ., . .. . � . . . . . :..........................; . . . . ......... ..:.:.:.:.:.:.:.:. .:...:.:.:. .:..:..:..:..:. . . . . . .:: : .. 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(2000 Series) ATTACHMENT 4 A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO DENYING THE REQUEST TO AMEND THE ZONING MAP FROM RETAIL-COMMERCIAL (C-R) TO CENTRAL-COMMERCIAL (C-C) FOR PROPERTY LOCATED AT 486 MARSH STREET AND 545 HIGUERA STREET APN'S 003-511-005, 0179 026 (R 126-00) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted public hearings on October 11, 2000, and recommended approval of the rezoning (R 126-00) to change the designation on the City's . zoning map from C-R, Retail-Commercial to C-C, Central-Commercial, for property located at 486 Marsh Street and 545 Higuera Street as shown on the attached Exhibit A; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on November 21, 2000, and has considered testimony of the applicant, interested parties, the records of the Planning Commission hearings and actions, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and BE IT RESOLVED,by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. 1. The project is inconsistent with the General Plan and other applicable City plans and ordinances because[Council to specify reasons]. SECTION 2. Denial. The.request to rezone the property located at 486 Marsh Street and 545 Higuera Street from C-R to C-C as shown on the attached Exhibit A is hereby denied. On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: 2-11 Resolution No. (1000 Series)_ R 12640 ATTACHMENT 4 Page 1 The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of _,2000: Mayor Allen.Settle ATTEST`.: Lee:Price; City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM:. City Attorney Jeffrey G. Jorgensen 2-12 HIGUERA STREET R 126-00 EXHIBIT A El •/'/•l'/'/'/�.:• �• ••J�..i.�ry.. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .....:.:.:.:..::.:.:..: 'r'/'/','J'r .:.:•.: �_:;,� -': Y... . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . } ,•,•,•,•,•,•, V`• �.. II ..... � . . . . . . . . . /'/'/'r'r'r'/�L•.:.: .:':`.'.`....: ": . ;I l'.—:::.. ..:A. ••:: :'. .:� . . . . . . . . o.I- o -i - - . 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'LANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT ITEM# I BY: Whitney McIlvaine, Associate Planner��/ MEETING DATE: October 11, 2000 FROM: Ron Whisenand, Development Review Manag6 FILE NUMBER: R/ER 126-00 PROJECT ADDRESS: 486 and 528 Marsh Street SUBJECT: Request to rezone property on the westerly side of Marsh Street between Nipomo and Carmel Streets from Retail-Commercial (C-R) to Central Commercial (C-C). SUMMARY RECOMMENDATION Recommend that City Council approve a mitigated negative declaration of environmental impact and rezone the site from Retail-Commercial (C-R)to Central-Commercial (C-Q. BACKGROUND Situation The applicant wishes to rezone property adjacent to the Jack House from C-R to C-C and construct a new bank building. The Planning Commission reviews zoning amendments and makes a -ecommendation to the City Council, which takes a final action on such requests. The project is ,entatively scheduled on the November 21, 2000 Council agenda. Data Summary Applicant: Coast National Bank Owners: Burt Polin(486 Marsh); 210 Investors (533 Higuera); and Coast National Bank(528 Marsh) Representative: Pults and Associates Zoning: Retail-Commercial (486 Marsh) and Central-Commercial (533 Higuera and 528 Marsh) General Plan: General Retail Environmental Status: A mitigated negative declaration has been prepared. Project Action Deadline: Legislative projects are not subject to action deadlines. Site Description The project site is located at the southern end of the downtown area. The 42,000 square foot lot at 486 Marsh Street is developed with two single-story buildings and associated parking. The adjacent 6,760 square-foot site at 528 Marsh is developed with a small barber shop building. The lot at 553 Higuera Street is developed with a single-story commercial building and would be affected by a proposed lot line adjustment but not by the rezoning. To the east is the historic Jack House. Across Marsh Street is another historic structure—the Kaetzel House—now used as a gallery and dwelling. Other surrounding uses include houses,professional offices,and general retail uses. 2-14 ATTACHMENT. 5 Planning Commision Meeting 10/11/00 Project Number R/ER 126-00 Page 2 Project Description The project proposes to expand the Central-Commercial (C-C) zoning of 528 Marsh Street and 553 Higuera Street onto the adjacent property at 486 Marsh Street,currently zoned Retail-Commercial(C-R). Also proposed is construction of a new 10,000 square foot,two story bank at 528 Marsh Street.A small structure at 528 Marsh,which has been used as a barber shop,would be demolished.Architectural review of the new bank building is scheduled for October 16'x. The applicant is also proposing to adjust existing lot lines which run roughly perpendicular to Marsh and Higuera Street to run roughly parallel to the streets,thereby putting uses with a Higuera Street address on a separate lot from uses with a Marsh Street address. EVALUATION Consistency with the City's General Plan The property at 486 Marsh Street is just outside of the downtown core as shown on Figure 4 in the Land Use Element. The other two properties are just inside that boundary. The general plan land use designation for all properties affected by this application is General Retail. Banks are specifically listed as appropriate uses in this category. Both Central-Commercial and Retail-Commercial zoning implement the General Retail designation. Conclusion: Rezoning is not inconsistent with policies in the Land Use Element, which neither advocate nor preclude expansion of the Central-Commercial zoning. Downtown Plan The Downtown Plan shows this site in Area 10 (between Higuera and Marsh from Nipomo to Archer) and developed with a commercial use in a residential style building. The plan envisioned this area of town as gradually being redeveloped with a heritage park that preserves historically valuable buildings in the area and enables other structures of historical or aesthetic value, which are jeopardized in other areas, to be moved into the heritage park. The Downtown Plan shows retention of the existing surface parking lot on the 486 Marsh Street site. The plan suggests appropriate uses in Area 10 would include food service, offices, visitor accommodations, shops and private residences as well as mixed uses in the same building. Conclusion: Rezoning is not inconsistent with the Downtown Plan. However proposed and potential development as a result of the rezoning is more intensive than what is shown on the Downtown Plan. Site development will be reviewed by the ARC for consistency with the plan. 2-15 Planning Commision Meeting 10/11/00 ATTACHMEI�if, 5 Project Number R/ER 126-00 Page 3 Development Potential The primary differences between Retail-Commercial zoning and Central-Commercial zoning are: • building height(50 feet maximum in C-C; 45 feet maximum in C-R); • required parking per square foot (1 space per 500 SF in C-C, 1 per 300 SF in C-R); and • parking in-lieu fees (an option in C-C, but not in C-R). Conclusion: Rezoning property at 486 Marsh Street from C-R to C-C is not absolutely necessary to accommodate development of property at 528 Marsh Street. The primary effect of the rezoning would be to enable additional flexibility in future site development of the property underlying 486 Marsh Street since the parking requirements in the C-C zone are less stringent and can be satisfied with payment of in-lieu fees. Rezoning is logical now to ensure that zone boundaries coincide with property boundaries, assuming the proposed lot line adjustment is approved. Past Planning Commission Direction In past discussions at the Planning Commission regarding commercial zoning and development in the downtown area, Commissioners have indicated support for expanding the Central-Commercial zoning as a means of encouraging infill development and a compact urban form. ALTERNATIVES 1. Recommend that the City Council deny the proposed rezoning, based on findings as specified by the Planning Commission. 2. Continue review of the rezoning with specific direction to the applicant and staff. OTHER DEPARTMENT COMMENTS Other department comments relate primarily to the proposed site development and not the rezoning. RECOMMENDATION Review the initial study of environmental impact, and recommend approval of the amendment to the City's zoning map designation from C-R, Retail-Commercial,to C-C, Central-Commercial,to the City Council,based on findings. Findings: 1. A Negative Declaration was prepared by the Community Development Department on August 28, 2000, which identifies no significant environmental impacts associated with project development. 2-16 ATTACHMENT 5 Planning Commision Meeting 10/11/00 - Project Number R/ER 126-00 Page 4 The Negative Declaration concludes that the project will not have a significant adverse impact on the environment subject to the mitigation measures contained in initial study ER 126-00 being incorporated into the project. 2. The proposed amendments are consistent with the goals and policies of the General Plan since both Retail-Commercial and Central-Commercial zoning implement the land use designation of General Retail. 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F-1 F-1nF1N77 71 FIGURE 4 x: DOWNTOWN PLANNING AREA l city Of :..::..»:..:::::'. .__.... CORE san Luis owspo • 511 2-20 ATTACHMENT ��■'I. I' 0 'I D : i i ■ ! � I i f ED ;f k E3 I� IEDif ■�=1j1 ���.a�Il i ■ or 7111 lie ■'.� MStDMsARIA &Au=afes DRAFT SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ATTACHMENT 6 OCTOBER 11, 2000 CALL TO ORDER/PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE: The San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order at 7:05 p.m. on Wednesday, October 11, 2000, in the City Hall Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. ROLL CALL: Present: Commrs. Jim Aiken, Orval Osborne, Mary Whittlesey, Alice Loh, Stephen Peterson, Allan Cooper and Chairman Paul Ready Absent None Staff Recording Secretary Leaha Magee, Development Review Manager Ron Whisenand, Associate Planner Peggy Mandeville, Utility Department Manager Dan Gilmore, and Assistant City Attorney Gil Trujillo. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. ACCEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of August 23, 2000, were accepted as presented. PUBLIC COMMENT ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: Commr. Whittlesey noted she did not support comments made on September 27th in relation to staffs performance on the Mid-Higuera Street Enhancement Plan staff report. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. 486 and 528 Marsh Street R and ER 126-00: Request rezone parcel from C-R (Retail-Commercial) to C-C (Central Commercial), and environmental review; Coast National Bank, applicant. Chairman Ready refrained from participation due to a possible conflict of interest because of an ownership interest maintained with the applicant. Vice-Chairman Peterson conducted the hearing. Associate Planner Peggy Mandeville presented the staff report, distributed an amendment to the environmental initial study and recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council approve a mitigated negative declaration 2-22 Draft Planning Commission M. as October 11, 2000 G Page 2 of environmental impact and rezone the site from Retail-Commercial (C-R) to Central- Commercial (C-C). Commr. Cooper noted an additional finding could be included that addresses consistency with the Downtown Concept Plan and noted that aesthetics impacts could be considered potentially significant but could be mitigated. Commr. Whittlesey asked if a lot line adjustment would be considered tonight. Associate Planner Mandeville replied that it is a separate action and would not be acted on at this meeting. Commr. Whittlesey questioned staff on the lot size. Commr. Loh questioned staff on the percentage of coverage, the allowed density, and parking in-lieu fees. There were no further comments or questions and the public comment session was opened. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Steve Pults, applicant's representative, expressed support of staffs recommendations. Commr. Cooper asked if any long-range plans would affect the Jack House. Mr. Pults replied no. Commr. Whittlesey asked if the Jack House Committee has reviewed the pedestrian connection between the project site and the Jack House. Mr. Pults replied yes, he has been working closely with the committee. Commr. Loh asked if the Downtown Concept Plan should be compatible with this proposal. Development Review Manager Ron Whisenand noted the Downtown Concept Plan is not a General Plan Element, but is referenced in the General Plan. Seeing no further speakers come forward, the public comment session was closed. COMMISSION COMMENTS: . Commr. Whittlesey moved to recommend the City Council approve the negative declaration of environmental impact and rezone the site from Retail Commercial (C-R) to Central Commercial (C-C) with the findings and conditions as presented and amended by staff. Commr. Loh seconded the motion. 2-23 Draft Planning Commission rtes October 11, 2000 Page 3 ATTACHMENT 6 Commr. Loh requested the motion be amended by deleting "The Downtown Plan" from page 12 of the Initial Study. After discussion with staff, Commr. Whittlesey amended the motion by deleting "The Downtown Plan" from page 12 of the Initial Study as requested by Commr. Loh. AYES: Commrs. Whittlesey, Loh, Aiken, Cooper, Osborne, and Peterson NOES: None REFRAIN: Commr. Ready The motion carried 6-0-1. 2. 4101 and 4115 Broad Street ANNX/R and ER 209-99: Request to annex a six- acre (approximately) developed parcel; prezone the property to C-S-PD (Service- Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay); and environmental review; Ball, Ball, Williams, and Senn, applicants. Associate Planner Mandeville presented the staff report and recommended that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council introduce an ordinance prezoning the six-acre site C-S-PD (Service-Commercial with a Planned Development Overlay) and adopt the list of allowed and conditionally allowed uses; and adopt a resolution recommending that the Local Agency Formation Commission approve the annexation of six acres at 4101-4115 Broad Street and adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration. Commr. Cooper questioned staff on the wastewater system and the future connection with City services and indicated he wanted the County's conditions tied into this project along with the City's conditions. There were no further comments or questions and the public comment session was opened. PUBLIC COMMENTS: Patty Whelan, Cannon Associates, applicants' representative, reviewed the project history and the limitations of the on-site septic system. She noted the applicants agreement with staff's recommendation on every item except the allowable uses, and requested corporate banking offices and professional counselors, accountants, investment brokers and appraisers' offices be allowed. She stated it is the applicants' intent to tie into City services after annexation is approved. Commr. Cooper asked if existing tenants would be affected by the allowable uses. Ms. Whelan replied that they would not. Commr. Whittlesey asked for comment on the on-site well. Ms. Whelan stated the applicant has found the on-site water supply to be adequate up to this point. 2_24 Draft ARC Minutes October 16, 2000 ATTACHMENT 7 Page 5 Commr. Chandler was concerned about the ADA if the fence were to be moved back. He thought that on Walker Street chain link fencing would be acceptable. He suggested something more decorative than chain link, perhaps vinyl coated fencing. Commr. Rawson agreed with Commr. Lopes and felt galvanized fencing looked better. He supported moving the fence back to 5 feet from the property line. Commr. Stevenson was opposed to chain link and would like to see an alternative approach to fencing which would still accomplish the goal of security. He agreed with the setback issues and suggested the use of welded wire fencing with a 4-inch grid. There was a discussion of chain link fencing and alternatives. On a motion by Commr. Lopes, and seconded by Commr. Chandler, the ARC moved to continue the project with direction, as follows: 1. Submit a different plan that provides a minimum street yard setback of 5 feet, except at the Walker Street driveway entrance and near the dock along Pismo Street, where a setback of less than 5 feet may be appropriate. 2. Use a fencing material other than chain link, such as wrought iron or decorative wire fencing. AYES: Commrs. Lopes, Rawson, Schultz, Chandler, and Stevenson. NOES: None ABSENT: Commr. Metz The motion passed. 4. 486 and 528 Marsh Street. ARC 126-00; Review of a proposed two-story bank and site improvements; C-R zone; Coast National Bank, applicant. Whitney Mcllvaine Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Commission continue.the project with direction, which she outlined. The public hearing was opened. 2-25 Draft ARC Minutes ATTACHMENT 7 October 16, 2000 Page 6 Steve Pults, project architect, said he viewed at the site as urban and tried to mesh that with the Jack House next door. The applicant agreed to landscape the Jack House grounds from the driveway to the new bank building. Ron Batterson, a Jack House representative, said they had worked hand in hand and felt this will be a beautiful edge to Jack House. The public hearing was closed. COMMISSION COMMENTS Commr. Rawson expressed his main concern that there are no windows on the front of the building along Marsh Street. He noted that the ground floor has a lot of solid wall and the massing of the columns are too tall. He would like the building to be more grounded and questioned the blue roof. Commr. Chandler felt this is unique because of its connection to the Jack House and that the incorporation of some Victorian architecture would be a better blend. Mr. Pultz felt that the applicant does not want the building to look like a house. Commr. Lopes agreed with Commr. Chandler and suggested horizontal bands and creating a period building that would complement rather than contrast with the Jack House. Commr. Schultz agreed that the building needs to be re-worked in scale to fit next to the Jack House. He felt that it looked more like the 50s buildings in the vicinity than what the City is trying to encourage. Commr. Stevenson agreed with comments made and suggested looking at materials used in an earlier period, such as brick. He felt it doesn't need to look like a house, but can be a period design that reflects a commercial building. He would like to see a setback and reduction of the verticality of the building and stepping it back. He suggested relocating the front, interior stairs and using windows in the street elevation. Blue metal roofing is too much of a contrast. He felt that the building was more a suburban than a downtown statement. Commr. Chandler suggested a redesign of the building so that it would be more friendly in regard to access from the sidewalk which may be accomplished by a relocation of the interior stairwell. Commr. Stevenson asked about the removal of the avocado tree and Steve Pultz said that the tree is inappropriate for the site. There was a discussion of the avocado tree. 2-26 Draft ARC Minutes ATTACHMENT 7 October 16, 2000 Page 7 Commr. Rawson asked to see a footprint of the Jack House for contrast. On motion by Commr. Chandler, and seconded by Commr. Lopes, the Commission continued action to a date uncertain with direction to the applicant to: 1. Redesign the building so that materials and architectural style and details more closely reflect those of nearby historic structures. Consider including details typical of the Italianate style. 2. Retain the Carrotwood tree at the front of the site. 3. Revise the building footprint to provide a minimum setback of 10 feet from the Oak tree on the northeastern property line. 4. Revise the front of the building to face directly onto Marsh Street with a more pedestrian scale. 5. Submit an application for a lot line adjustment. AYES: Commrs. Schultz, Rawson, Lopes, Chandler and Stevenson NOES: None ABSENT: Commr. Metz The motion passed. 5. Draft Mid-Higuera Plan. ARC 39-98; Review of Urban Design and Architectural Design Guidelines for the Draft Mid-Higuera Street Enhancement Plan; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Jeff Hook Jeff Hook, Associate Planner, presented the staff report, recommending the Commission take public testimony, endorse the draft Urban Design and Architectural Design Guidelines and forward comments to the City Council. The public hearing was opened. Gerald Parsons, 848 Venable Street, said he leases his property to Hayward Lumber and is in opposition to the project. 2-27 ATTACHMENT �►In II I�Ilnlll�lll������1���������pllllllllll I� city osAn tuis OBISPO 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 October 31, 2000 Coast National Bank 486 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 SUBJECT: ER 126-00 486 and 528 Marsh Street Dear Applicant: On August 28, 2000, 1 reviewed your project's potential effect on the environment. I found that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there will not be a significant effect in this case because of the mitigation measures either incorporated into the project or developed during our environmental analysis of your project. A Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact will be prepared. A copy of the initial study, which was the basis for my determination, and amended by the Planning Commission on October 11, 2000, is attached for your review. State law requires that the applicant agree to project mitigation measures prior to your project being scheduled for action by a City decision-making body. I have enclosed an Applicant Acceptance of Mitigation Measures agreement for your review and signature. The agreement lists the recommended mitigation measures as well as provides a signature block to indicate your acceptance. It is recommended that you sign and return the attached agreement as soon as possible in order to avoid project-processing delays. A Notice of our intention to adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration will be prepared and a public hearing on the environmental document and the project will be scheduled before a decision making body. The decision making body may reverse my decision to prepare a Mitigated Negative Declaration or may add or delete mitigation measures based on their review of the project and public comment received at the public hearing. If you have any questions, please contact my office at 781-7171 as soon as possible. Sincerely, cc: Steven Putts, AIA, and Associates 3450 Broad Street, Suite 106 Ro Id Whis and San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 velopme t Review Manager Burt Polin, Tre Etal Enclosures: Initial Study 486 Marsh Street Mitigation Agreement San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 t Return Envelope The Cit of San Luis Obis �� / y Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities. v Telecommunications Device for the Deaf(805)781-7410. l� Applicant Acceptance of Mitigation Measures ATTACHMENT $ Project: 126-00 486 and 528 Marsh Street This agreement is entered into by and between the City of San Luis Obispo and Coast National Bank on the 340 day of &oem.6,a , 2000. The following measures are included in the project to mitigate potential adverse environmental impacts. Please sign the original and return it to the Community Development Department. MITIGATION MEASURES: 1. Consistent with the recommendations included in the Seismic Safety Element, a detailed soils engineering report shall be submitted at the time of building permit which considers special grading and construction techniques necessary to address the potential for liquefaction and compliance with the City Building Codes. It shall identify the soil profile on site and provide site preparation recommendations to ensure against unstable soil conditions. Grading and building must be designed and performed in compliance with the soils engineering report. 2. Oil and sand separators or other filtering media shall be installed at each drain inlet intercepting runoff as a means of filtering toxic substances from run off before it enters the creek through the storm water system. The separator must be regularly maintained to ensure efficient pollutant removal. 3. The project shall include: • Short- and long-term bicycle parking for employee use; • Shower and locker facilities for employees to encourage bicycling and walking to work (typically one shower and 3 lockers for every 25 employees) or comparable mitigation acceptable to the Air Pollution Control District Director; and • Extensive tree planting in the parking areas to help reduce evaporative emissions from automobiles. 4. The new building constructed on this site shall incorporate the following as feasible: • Energy-efficient lighting systems for both interior and exterior use; • Increased wall and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements; • Skylights or other means of maximizing natural daylighting; • Operable windows in employee work and break areas to maximize natural ventilation; • Lighting controls (occupancy and motion sensors); and • Dual glazed windows. If these features are not included or feasible in the design of new buildings, the project architect shall document why they were determined to be infeasible. The Community Development Director shall review this document and make a final decision as to the feasibility of incorporating these energy conserving features. 5. The new buildings shall incorporate facilities for interior and exterior on-site recycling. 6. The sewer lateral at 528 Marsh Street must be abandoned at the main prior to demolition unless the lateral is intended for reuse and it passes a video inspection. If the sewer lateral is intended for reuse, the owner shall submit a VHS videotape documenting the internal condition of the pipe to the Utilities Department for evaluation and approval. 2_29 R ER 126-00 Mitigation Agreement Page 2 ATTACHMENT 8 7. A plan for recycling demolition and construction material waste shall be submitted to the Community Development Department with the demolition and building permit applications for review and approval by the Community Development Director. 8. If any archaeological resources are found during site preparation, all earth-work within 150 feet of object(s) shall cease until the resources have been evaluated by a qualified archaeologist. Any additional mitigation measures recommended by the archaeologist shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director, and upon Director approval, implemented by the applicant. 9. All mitigation measures shall be clearly noted on plans submitted for a building permit application. If the Community Development Director or hearing body determines that the above mitigation measures are ineffective or physically infeasible, he may add, delete or modify the mitigation to meet the intent of the original measures. Please note that section 15070 (b) (1) of the California Administrative Code requires the applicant to agree to the above mitigation measures before the proposed Mitigated Negative Declaration is released for public review. This project is tentatively scheduled for City Council review of the rezoning on November 21, 2000. The Council will not be able to act on the project if this signed original is not returned to the Community Development Department before that date. 1 dN( Community Development Director ?epresent ive for: by: t National Bank 2-30 ����������IIIIIIIIIIIIIIII 1 ��IIII�����II 111111� Ill City Of SAn luis O'B"I'S"PO' 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3249 INITIAL STUDY ER 126-00 ENVIRONMENTAL CHECKLIST FORM 1. Project Title: Coast National Bank R/ER/ARC/LLA 126-00 2. Lead Agency Name and Address: City of San Luis Obispo 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 3. Contact Person and Phone Number: Whitney Mcllvaine, Associate Planner (805) 781-7164 4. Project Location: 486 and 528 Marsh Street 5. Project Sponsor's Name and Address: Coast National Bank 486 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 6. General Plan Designation: General Retail 7. Zoning: C-R and C-C, Retail-Commercial and Central-Commercial 8. Description of the Project: The project proposes to expand the Central-Commercial zoning of 528 Marsh Street onto the adjacent property at 486 Marsh Street. Since required parking may be satisfied with in-lieu fees rather than development of parking on site in the Central-Commercial zone, the rezoning will enable more intensive site development. The applicant is proposing construction of a new 10,000 square The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities 31 Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. ATTACHMENT F► foot, two story bank. The three other buildings on site will remain. A small structure at 528 Marsh, which has been used as a barber shop will be demolished. The applicant is also proposing to adjust the existing lot line which runs roughly north and south from Marsh Street to Higuera Street. The applicant would like to adjust this boundary to run roughly east to west, separating the buildings facing Higuera Street from those facing Marsh Street. 9. Project Entitlements Requested: The project will require environmental review, architectural review, a lot line adjustment, and a rezoning to change the zoning map. 10. Surrounding Land Uses and Settings: The 56,000 square foot site is developed with three single story buildings and associated parking. It is located at the southern end of the downtown area. To the east is the historic Jack House. Across Marsh Street is another historic structure - the Kaetzel House - now used as a gallery and dwelling. Other surrounding uses include houses, professional offices, and general retail uses. 11. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g. permits, financing approval, or participation agreement): None Z 2-32 ATTACHMENT g ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED: The environmental factors checked below would be potentially affected by this project, involving at least one impact that is a "Potentially Significant Impact" as indicated by the checklist on the following pages. Land Use and Planning Biological Resources Aesthetics Population and Housing X Energy and Mineral X Cultural Resources Resources X Geological Problems Hazards Recreation X Water Noise Mandatory Findings of Significance �� any .r+�g S`r• X Air Quality Public Services i M •cY as ." Transportation and X Utilities and Service Circulation Systems t, 'n' r ;:y ..,. FqThere is no evidence before the Department that the project will have any potential adverse effects on fish and wildlife resources or the habitat upon which the wildlife depends. As such, the project qualifies for a de minimis waiver with regards to the filing of Fish and Game Fees. F] The project has potential to impact fish and wildlife resources and shall be subject to the payment of Fish and Game fees pursuant to Section 711 .4 of the California Fish and Game Code. DETERMINATION: On the basis of this initial evaluation: I find that the proposed project COULD NOT have a significant effect on the environment, and NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be prepared. I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, ther will not be a significant effect in this case because the mitigation measures described on a attached sheets have been added to the project. A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION will be X prepared. I find that the proposed project May have a significant effect on the environment, and a ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required. 3 2-M3 ATTACHMENT g I find that the proposed project MAY have a significant effect(s) on the environment, but at leas one effect (1) has been adequately analyzed in an earlier document pursuant to applicable lega standards, and (2) has been addressed by mitigation measures based on the earlier analysis a described on attached sheets, if the effect is a "Potentially Significant Impact" or is "Potentially Significant Unless Mitigated." An ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT is required, but it must analyze only the effects that remain to be addressed I find that although the proposed project could have a significant effect on the environment, there WILL NOT be a significant effect in this case because all potentially significant effects (1) have been analyzed in an earlier EIR pursuant to applicable standards and (2) have been avoided o mitigated pursuant to that earlier EIR, including revisions or mitigation measures that are imposed upon the proposed project. 4 2-34 ATTACHMENT >� August 28, 2000 ignat a Date Ronald Whisenand, Development Review Manager for Arnold Jonas, Community Development Dir. Printed Name EVALUATION OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS: 1. A brief explanation is required for all answers except "No Impact" answers that are adequately supported by the information sources a lead agency cites in the analysis in each section. A "No Impact" answer is adequately supported if the referenced information sources show that the impact simply does not apply to projects like the one involved (e.g. the project falls outside a fault rupture zone). A "No Impact" answer should be explained where it is based on project-specific factors as well as general standards (e.g. the project will not expose sensitive receptors to pollutants, based on a project-specific screening analysis). 2. All answers must take account of the whole action involved, including off-site as well as on-site, cumulative as well as project-level, indirect as well as direct, and construction as well as operational impacts. 3. "Potentially Significant Impact' is appropriate if there is substantial evidence that an effec significant. If there are one or more "Potentially Significant Impact" entries when the determinat,_.. is made, an EIR is required. 4. ".Potentially Significant Unless Mitigation Incorporated" applies where the incorporation of mitigation measures has reduced an effect from "Potentially Significant Impact" to a "Less than Significant Impact." The lead agency must describe the mitigation measures, and briefly explain how they reduce the effect to a less than significant level (mitigation measures from Section 17, "Earlier Analysis," may be cross-referenced). 5. Earlier analysis may be used where, pursuant to the tiering, program EIR, or other CEOA process, an effect has been adequately analyzed in an earlier EIR or negative declaration. Section 15063 (c) (3) (D). Earlier analyses are discussed in Section 17 at the end of the checklist. 6. Lead agencies are encouraged to incorporate into the checklist references to information sources for potential impacts (e.g. general plans, zoning ordinances). Reference to a previously prepared or outside document should, where appropriate, include a reference to the page or pages where the statement is substantiated. A source list should be attached, and other sources used or individuals contacted should be cited in the discussion. 5 2-35 Issues and Supporting Information ,_.uces Sources Potentialrf ?otentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Issues Unless Impact ER 126-00 mitigation Page 6 Incorporated AMC quaff 1. LAND USE AND PLANNING - Would the proposal: a) Conflict with general plan designation or zoning? 1,2 X b) Conflict with applicable environmental plans or policies adopted by agencies with jurisdiction over the project? X c) Be incompatible with existing land use in the vicinity? X d) Affect agricultural resources or operations (e.g. impact to soils or farmlands, or impacts from incompatible X land uses? e) Disrupt or divide the physical arrangement of an established community (including a low-income or X minority community)? The site is designated General Retail on the General Plan Land Use Element (LUE) map. This designation is implemented by both the Retail-Commercial and Central-Commercial zones. Expanding the Central Commercial zoning is consistent with the Downtown plan which envisions extending the boundaries of downtown between Monterey and Marsh Streets and below Nipomo Street. The site is also within the Downtown Planning Area as shown in Figure 4 of the Land Use Element. Land Use Element policy 3.1.1 specifically lists banks as appropriate in areas designated General Retail. A zoning map amendment is the appropriate mechanism for requesting this change. Public review of the rezoning and project architecture will enable examination of any potential issues related to compatibility. Conclusion:Less than significant. '.. POPULATION AND HOUSING - Would the proposal: A Cumulatively exceed official regional or local population projections? X b) Induce substantial growth in an area either directly or indirectly (e.g. through projects in an undeveloped area X or major infrastructure? c) Displace existing housing, especially affordable housing? X This is an infill site which the City's general plan and zoning.regulations have designated as appropriate for development. Site development and rezoning are not likely to induce growth beyond what is already anticipated. Conclusion: No impacts. 3. GEOLOGIC PROBLEMS. Would the proposal result in or expose people to potential impacts involving: a) Fault rupture? 3, 4 X b) Seismic ground shaking? X X c) Seismic ground failure, including liquefaction? X X d) Seiche, tsunami, or volcanic hazard? X e) Landslides or mudflows? X f) Erosion, changes in topography or unstable soil X conditions from excavation, grading, or fill? g) Subsidence of the land? X h) Expansive soils? X i) Unique geologic or physical features? X The City of San Luis Obispo is in Seismic Zone 4, a seismically active region of California and strong ground shaking should be expected during the life of proposed structures. Structures must be designed in 6 2-36 Issues and Supporting Inform, n Sources Sources P, Aly Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Unless ER 126-00 Issues mitigation. kEIR Page 7 Incorporate compliance with seismic design criteria established in the Uniform Building Code. The site lies in an area identified by the Seismic Safety Element of the General Plan as being in the "R", Recent Alluvium, zone which has a high liquefaction risk. As defined in the Seismic Safety Element, "liquefaction involves a sudden loss in strength of a saturated cohesionless soil (predominantly fine grain sand) which is caused by shock or strain (such as an earthquake), and results in a temporary transformation of the soil to a fluid mass." Liquefying layers near the surface can cause a sinking, "quicksand" effect. At lower levels, liquefying layers can cause a slipping surface for layers above. Mitigation: Consistent with the recommendations included in the Seismic Safety Element, a detailed soils engineering report shall be submitted at the time of building permit which considers special grading and construction techniques necessary to address the potential for liquefaction and compliance with the City Building Codes. It shall identify the soil profile on site and provide site preparation recommendations to ensure against unstable soil conditions. Grading and building must be designed and performed in compliance with the soils engineering report. 4. WATER. Would the proposal result in: a) . Changes in absorption rates, drainage patterns, or the 5, 7 X rate and amount of surface runoff? b) Exposure of people or property to water related X hazards such as flooding? c) Discharge into surface waters or other alteration of surface water quality (e.g. temperature, dissolved X oxygen or turbidity? d) Changes in the amount of surface water in any water body? X e) Changes in currents, or the course or direction of water movements? X f) Change in the quantity of ground waters, either through direct additions or withdrawals, or through X interception of an aquifer by cuts or excavations or through substantial loss of groundwater recharge capability? g) .Altered direction or rate of flow of groundwater? X h) Iinpacts'to groundwater quality? X i) Substantial reduction in the amount of groundwater otherwise-avaiIable for.public water supplies? X Drainage and Surface Water Site development will increase the amount of surface runoff. Site drainage will be directed into storm drains which will convey water to San Luis Creek. Any development involving extensive grading, expansive parking areas, or the servicing of vehicles may result in petroleum-contaminated drainage polluting nearby surface waters. Discharge of any pollutants (e.g. sediment as a result of grading, herbicides, pesticides, janitorial cleaning products, and toxic substances such as motor oil, gasoline, and anti-freeze) or heated water (e.g. from steam cleaning sidewalks) into a storm water system or directly into surface waters is illegal and subject to enforcement action by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. To avoid discharging toxic pollutants into nearby surface waters and to avoid any negative impacts on areawide drainage as a result of site development, the following mitigation is recommended: 7 2-37 Issues and Supporting Informal Sources Sources Pott Potentially Less Than No Signitlwnt Significant Significant Impact ER 126 00 Issues Unless Impact mitigation Page 8 Incorporated Mitigation: Oil and sand separators or other filtering media shall be installed at each drain inlet intercepting runoff as a means of filtering toxic substances from run off before it enters the creek through the storm water system. The separator must be regularly maintained to ensure efficient pollutant removal. Flooding Most of the site is designated as Flood Zone AO on the Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM). This is considered an area subject to shallow 100-year flooding with depths between one and three feet. Consistent with City code requirements, the new building must have a finish floor level at least one foot above the flood elevation or include other floodproofing measures. Conclusion: Less than significant. 5. AIR QUALITY. Would the proposal: a) Violate any air quality standard or contribute to an existing or projected air quality violation (Compliance 6, 7 X with APCD Environmental Guidelines)? b) Expose sensitive receptors to pollutants X c) Alter air movement, moisture, or temperature, or cause any change in climate? X d) Create objectionable odors? X Rezoning the site will not have any significant impacts on air quality since both zones allow for general retail uses. Based on Table 1-1 of the CEQA Air Quality Handbook, the construction project will likely generate approximately 25 pounds of emissions a day, requiring mitigation. Site development will impact air quality as a result of construction activity and traffic generated by the proposed use. Standard mitigation is recommended to reduce impacts resulting from construction activity and transportation- related impacts to air quality. Short-term Impacts During project construction, there will be increased levels of fugitive dust associated with construction and grading activities, as well as construction emissions associated with heavy duty construction equipment. Compliance with the dust management practices contained in Municipal Code Section 15.04.040 X. (Sec. 3307.2) will adequately mitigate short-term impacts. No further mitigation is necessary. Long-Term Impacts San Luis Obispo County is a non-attainment area for the State ozone and PM10 (fine particulate matter 10 microns or less in diameter) air quality standards. State law requires that emissions of non-attainment pollutants and their precursors be reduced by at least 5% per year until the standards are attained. The 1995 Clean Air Plan (CAP) for San Luis Obispo County was developed and adopted by the Air Pollution Control District (APCD) to meet that requirement. The CAP is a comprehensive planning document designed to reduce emissions from traditional industrial and commercial sources, as well as from motor vehicle use. Land Use Element Policy 1.18.2 states that the City will help the APCD implement the Clean Air Plan. Motor vehicles account for about 40% of the precursor emissions responsible for ozone formation, and are also a significant source of Win. Thus, a major requirement in the CAP is the implementation of transportation control measures designed to reduce motor vehicle trips and miles traveled by local residents. The APCD recommends that site development include the following mitigation measures to encourage transportation alternatives to the single occupant vehicle and make the project attractive to 9 2-38 Issues and Supporting Informati. .iources Sources Potel Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Issues Unless Impact ER 126-00 mitigation Page 9 Incorporated bicyclists and pedestrians. See the discussion under Energy and Mineral Resources below since energy conservation has a beneficial impact on air quality. Mitigation: The project shall include: 1. Short- and long-term bicycle parking for employee use; 2. Shower and locker facilities for employees to encourage bicycling and walking to work (typically one shower and 3 lockers for every 25 employees); and 3. Extensive tree planting in the parking areas to help reduce evaporative emissions from automobiles. 6. TRANSPORTATION/CIRCULATION. Would the proposal result in: a) Increased vehicle trips or traffic congestion? 9,7 X 11 b) Hazards to safety from design features (e.g. sharp curves or dangerous intersections) or incompatible uses X (e.g. farm equipment))? c) Inadequate emergency access or access to nearby uses? X d) Insufficient parking capacity on-site or off-site? X e) Hazards or barriers for pedestrians or bicyclists? X f) Conflicts with adopted policies supporting alternative transportation (e.g. bus turnouts, bicycle racks)? X g) Rail, waterborne or air traffic impacts•(e.g. compatibility _F_1 with San Luis Obispo Co. F I X Conclusion: The project has been reviewed by the Public Works Transportation Division. Comments indicate the project can be accommodated by existing streets and sidewalks. Since the project is located in the downtown area, many trips to and from the bank are likely to be pedestrian in nature. No significant traffic impacts are anticipated as a result of this project. 7. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES. Would the,;proposal affect: a) Endangered, threatened of rare species or their habitats (including but not limited :to.plants, fish,-insects, animals 10 X or birds)? b) Locally designated species (e.g. heritage trees)? X c) Locally designated natural communities (e.g. oak forest, coastal habitat, etc.)? X d) Wetland habitat(e.g: marsh, riparian and vernal pool? X e) Wildlife dispersal or migration corridors? X Conclusion: With mitigation as recommended under "Water" for filtering storm drainage, impacts to the creek will be less than significant. 8. ENERGY AND MINERAL RESOURCES:. Would the proposal: a) Conflict with adopted energy consdtVation plans? 12 X b) Use non-renewable resources in a wasteful and inefficient manner? X c) Result in the loss of availability of a known mineral resource that would be of future value to the region and X the residents of the State? The Energy Element states that, "New development will be encouraged to minimize the use of conventional energy for space heating and cooling, water heating, and illumination by means of proper design and orientation, including the provision and protection of solar exposure." The City implements energy conservation goals through enforcement of the California Energy Code which establishes energy 9 2-39 Issues and Supporting Informatt, Sources Sources Pott Potentially Less Than No Signittcant Significant Significant Impact ER 126-00 Issues Unless Impact mitigation Page 10 Incorporated conservation standards for residential and nonresidential construction. Buildings proposed as part of this project must meet those standards. The City also implements energy conservation goals through architectural review. Project designers are asked to show how a project makes maximum use of passive means of reducing conventional energy demand, as opposed to designing a particular image and relying on mechanical systems to maintain comfort. To avoid using non-renewable resources in an inefficient manner, and to be consistent with mitigation measures adopted as part of the Tract 2202 (ER 54-93 and ER 74- 95) approval, the following standard mitigation is recommended: Mitigation: New buildings constructed on this site shall incorporate the following as feasible: • Energy-efficient lighting systems for both interior and exterior use; • Increased wall and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements; • Skylights or other means of maximizing natural daylighting; • Operable windows in employee work and break areas to maximize natural ventilation; • Lighting controls (occupancy and motion sensors); and • Dual glazed windows. If these features are not included or feasible in the design of new buildings, the project architect shall document why they were determined to be infeasible. The Community Development Director shall review this document and make a final decision as to the feasibility of incorporating these energy conserving features. 9. HAZARDS. Would the proposal involve: a) A risk of accidental explosion or release of hazardous substances (including, but not limited to: oil, pesticides, X chemicals or radiation)? b) Possible interference with an emergency response plan or emergency evacuation plan? X c) The creation of any health hazard or potential health hazard? X d) Exposure of people to existing sources of potential health hazards? X e) Increased fire hazard in areas with flammable brush, grass or trees? X Conclusion: The project is not anticipated to result in any health hazard. 10. NOISE. Would the proposal result in: . a) Increase in existing noise levels? 14 X b) Exposure of people to "unacceptable" noise levels as defined by the San Luis Obispo General Plan Noise X Element? Conclusion: The project is subject to compliance with the City's noise ordinance and is not anticipated to expose people to "unacceptable" noise levels. 11. PUBLIC SERVICES. Would the proposal have an.effect upon, or result in a need for new or altered government services in any. of.the following areas: a) Fire protection? 7 X b) Police protection? X c) Schools? X d) Maintenance of public facilities, including roads? X e) Other governmental services? X Conclusion: This is essentially an infill project that can be accommodated by existing public services. 10 2-40 Issues and Supporting Infor. .ion Sources Sources etially Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact Issues Unless Impact ER 126-00 mitigation Page i l Incorporated 12. UTILITIES AND SERVICE SYSTEMS. Would the proposal result in a need for new systems or supplies, or substantial alterations to the following utilities: a) Power or natural gas? 15, X 7 b) Communications systems? X c) Local or regional water treatment or distribution facilities? X d) Sewer or septic tanks? X e) Storm water drainage? X f) Solid waste disposal? X g) Local or regional water supplies? X Utilities This is essentially an infill project that can be accommodated by existing utilities and service systems. It is subject to water allocation requirements and water and wastewater impact fees. Utility Department comments note that the redevelopment of the site triggers the Utilities Department Sewer Lateral Abandonment Policy.This policy states that the sewer lateral must be abandoned at the main prior to demolition unless the lateral is intended for reuse and it passes a video inspection. Solid Waste Background research for the Integrated Waste Management Act of 1989 (AB939) shows that Californians dispose of roughly 2,500 pounds of waste per month. Over 90% of this waste goes to landfills, posing a threat to groundwater, air quality, and public health. Cold Canyon landfill is projected to reach its capaci, by 2018. The Act requires each city and county in California to reduce the flow of materials to landfills L 50% (from 1989 levels) by 2000. New recycling facilities, currently being installed at the landfill, should help the city reach this goal. To reduce the waste stream generated by this project, consistent with the City's Source Reduction and Recycling Element, recycling facilities must be accommodated on the project site and a solid waste reduction plan for recycling discarded construction materials should be submitted with the building permit application. The project should include facilities for both interior and exterior recycling to reduce the waste stream generated by the project consistent with the Source Reduction and Recycling Element. Recycling Demolition and Construction Materials Comments received from the Utilities Department note that demolition of the existing facilities warrants the need for a recycling plan for disposal of the demolition debris. The plan should demonstrate how the majorit of the tonnage (typically concrete and asphalt) will be recycled. Construction is likely to result in more debris than demolition in this case. Therefore, a plan for recycling discarded construction debris should also b submitted prior to issuance of building permits. Mitigation: The new building shall incorporate facilities for interior and exterior on-site recycling. The sewer lateral must be abandoned at the main prior to demolition unless the lateral is intended for reuse and it passes a video inspection. If the sewer lateral is intended for reuse, the owner shall submit a VHS videotape documenting the internal condition of the pipe to the Utilities Department for evaluation and approval. " 2-41 Issues and Supporting Informatior. ,aces Sources Potentia Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact ER 126-00 Issues Unless Impact mitigation Page 12 Incorporated ff A plan for recycling demolition and construction material waste shall be submitted with the demolition and building permit applications for review and approval by the Community Development Director. 13. AESTHETICS. Would the proposal: a) Affect a scenic vista or scenic highway? 9. 8 X b) Have a demonstrable negative aesthetic effect? X c) Create light or glare? X New commercial buildings are subject to architectural review. This section of Marsh Street is not shown as a scenic roadway in the Circulation Element. There are policies in the Land Use Element, sections of the ARC Guidelines, and standards recommended in the Downtown Plan which pertain to development of the project site. They include: LUE 4.12 Building Conservation and Compatibility New buildings should be compatible with architecturally and historically significant buildings, but not necessarily the same style. LUE 4.16.6 Sidewalk Appeal Street facades, particularly at the street level, should include windows, signs, and architectural details which can be appreciated by the people on the sidewalks. LUE 6.6.3 Remodeling and New Buildings New buildings in historical districts, or on historically significant sites, should reflect the form, spacing, and materials of nearby historic structures. ARC Guidelines state that a developer must be sensitive to the history of not only the project site but also that of the neighborhood around the site (p.22). rhe Downtown Plan, under standards for Area 10, states that new buildings may be permitted but should b in scale and character with the older buildings. As a condition of new development, the rear 25 feet of all lots should be offered to the City for dedication as a public right-of-way to facilitate creation of a mid-bloc promenade connecting the Jack House to a new circular park in the block bound by Marsh, Carmel, an Higuera Streets. Conclusion: Less than significant. As part of the project's architectural review, the project must demonstrate consistency with relevant policies, guidelines and standards or the ARC must find that such policies, guidelines and standards are not appropriate in this case. 14..CULTURAL RESOURCES._Would the proposal: a) Disturb paleontological resources? 15, X 10 b) Disturb archaeological resources? X c) Affect historical resources? X d) Have the. potential to cause a physical change which X would affect unique ethnic cultural values? e) Restrict existing religious or sacred uses within the X potential.impact area? 12 2-42 Issues and Supporting Inform t Sources Sources Fe1yy Potentially Less Than No Significant Significant Significant Impact ER 126 00 Issues Unless Impact mitigation Page 13 Incorporated A 7ACHMIA Archaeology The site is not in a sensitive area. The part of the site affected by demolition and construction is less than one acre. Therefore, an archaeological report is not required. However in the event any resources are encountered during construction, the following mitigation is recommended: Mitigation: If any archaeological resources are found during site preparation,all earthwork within 150 feet of object(s) shall cease until the resources have been evaluated by a qualified archaeologist. Any additioal mitigation measures recommended by the archaeologist shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director, and upon Director approval, implemented by the applicant. Historical Resources The project is adjacent to the Jack House, a National Register property on the City's master list of historical resources. The project has been designed to be architecturally compatible with the Jack House. It includes a pedestrian connection between the two properties and a meeting room that could be used in conjunction with the Jack House for community events. Compatibility with nearby historic resources will be addressed as part of architectural review. See discussion in the previous section. Conclusion: Less than significant. 15. RECREATION. Would the proposal: a) Increase the demand for neighborhood or regional parks or other recreational facilities? X b) Affect existing recreational opportunities? X Not applicable. 16. MANDATORY FINDINGS OF SIGNIFICANCE. a) Does the project have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self-sustaining levels, X threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory? With mitigation as recommended,the construction and occupancy of the commercial building)n this site would have no significant adverse environmental impacts on wildlife or cultural resources. b) Does the project have the potential to achieve short- term, to the disadvantage of long-term, environmental X goals? Short- and long-term environmental goals are the same. c) Does the project have impacts that are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable? ("Cumulatively X 13 2-43 Issues and Supporting Informat, Sources Sources Pot( Potentially Less Than No Sigm..-. nt Significant Significant Impact ER 126-00 Issues Unless Impact mitigation Page 14 Incorporated considerable" means that the incremental effects of a project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of the past projects, the effects of other current projects, and the effects of probable future projects) Without mitigation, the project would have the potential to have adverse impacts for all the issue area checked in the table on page 3. d) Does the project have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, X either directly or indirectly? The project will not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effectson human beings, either directly or indirectly. 18. SOURCE REFERENCES 1. City of San Luis Obispo Zoning Regulations, February 2000. 2. City Of San Luis Obispo Land Use Element, August 1999 3• City of San Luis Obispo Seismic Safety Element, July 1975. 4. San Luis Obispo Quadrangle Map, prepared by the State Geologist in compliance with the Alquist-Priolo Earthquake Fault Zoning Act, effective January 1, 1990. 5. Flood Insurance Rate Map (Community Panel 060310 0005 C) dated July 7, 1981. 6. APCD's "CEQA Air Quality Handbook", August 1995. 7. Comments from other departments and agencies. 8. Architectural Review in San Luis Obispo, June 1983 9. City of San Luis Obispo Circulation Element, November, 1994., 10. City of San Luis Obispo Informational Map Atlas. 11. City of San Luis Obispo Bicycle Transportation Plan, October 1993 12. City of San Luis Obispo Energy Conservation Element, April 1981. 13. City of San Luis Obispo Noise Element, May 1996. 14. City of San Luis Obispo Source Reduction and Recycling Element, Brown, Vence & Associates, July 1994. 15. City of San Luis Obispo Archaeological Resource Preservation Guidelines, October 1995 14 2-44 g 19. MITIGATION ATTAROW 1. Consistent with the recommendations included in the Seismic Safety Element, a detailed soils engineering report shall be submitted at the time of building permit which considers special grading and construction techniques necessary to address the potential for liquefaction and compliance with the City Building Codes. It shall identify the soil profile on site and provide site preparation recommendations to ensure against unstable soil conditions. Grading and building must be designed and performed in compliance with the soils engineering report. 2. Oil and sand separators or other filtering media shall be installed at each drain inlet intercepting runoff as a means of filtering toxic substances from run off before it enters the creek through the storm water system. The separator must be regularly maintained to ensure efficient pollutant removal. 3. The project shall include: • Short- and long-term bicycle parking for employee use; • Shower and locker facilities for employees to encourage bicycling and walking to work (typically one shower and 3 lockers for every 25 employees) or comparable mitigation acceptable to the Air Pollution Control District Director; and • Extensive tree planting in the parking areas to help reduce evaporative emissions from automobiles. 4. The new building constructed on this site shall incorporate the following as feasible: • Energy-efficient lighting systems for both interior and exterior use; • Increased wall and attic insulation beyond Title 24 requirements; • Skylights or other means of maximizing natural daylighting; • Operable windows in employee work and break areas to maximize natural ventilation; • Lighting controls (occupancy and motion sensors); and • Dual glazed windows. If these features are not included or feasible in the design of new buildings, the project architect shall document why they were determined to be infeasible. The Community Development Director shall review this document and make a final decision as to the feasibility of incorporating these energy conserving features. 5. The new buildings shall incorporate facilities for interior and exterior on-site recycling. 6. The sewer lateral at 528 Marsh Street must be abandoned at the main prior to demolition unless the lateral is intended for reuse and it passes a video inspection. If the sewer lateral is intended for reuse, the owner shall submit a VHS videotape documenting the internalcondition of the pipe to the Utilities Department for evaluation and approval. 7. A plan for recycling demolition and construction material waste shall be submitted with the demolition and building permit applications for review and approval by the Community Development Director. 8. If any archaeological resources are found during site preparation,all earthwork within 150 feet of object(s) shall cease until the resources have been evaluated by a qualified archaeologist. Any additional mitigation measures recommended by the archaeologist shall be evaluated by the Community Development Director,and upon Director approval, implemented by the applicant. 9. All mitigation measures shall be clearly noted on plans submitted for a building permit application. 2-45