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HomeMy WebLinkAbout04/15/2003, C3 - FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 1431 (R 145-01) TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 1043/1045 FOOTHILL BLVD. FROM HIGH counat MtD� j agenda Report 1�Num6' c;3 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Directo, 6v r-o" Prepared By: Lynn Azevedo, Associate Planner® fog U A SUBJECT: FINAL PASSAGE OF ORDINANCE 1431 (R 145-01) TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 1043/1045 FOOTHILL BLVD. FROM HIGH DENSITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) TO OFFICE (0) AS RELATED TO THE SIERRA VISTA HOSPITAL EXPANSION PROJECT. CAO RECOMMENDATION Grant final passage to Ordinance No. 1431, approving a Mitigated Negative Declaration of environmental impact and amending the City's zoning map designation from High Density Residential (R-4) to Office (0) for property at 1043/1045 Foothill Boulevard as related to the Sierra Vista Hospital expansion project, based on mitigation measures and findings. DISCUSSION Situation On April 1, 2003, the City Council introduced Ordinance No. 1431 to print, approving the requested zoning amendment. Ordiance No 1431 is now ready for final passage. The new zoning designation will become effective 30 days after final passage of the ordinance. Significant Impacts The City Council approved a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the zoning amendment request (ER 145-01) on April 1, 2003, which concluded that the project would not have a significant adverse impact on the environment. No significant fiscal or environmental impacts are anticipated. Consequences of Not taking the Recommended Action If the Council does not give final passage to the ordinance, the existing zoning of High Density Residential would remain. ATTACHMENT Attachment 1: Vicinity Map Attachment 2: Ordinance No. 1431 G:/GROUPS/COMDEV/CD-PLAN/lazevedo/CC/CC SR Ord. 1431(R 145-01—second reading) C3- I �► MU 14 IL ♦ J PIP MR OR VICINITY MAP ARC, GP/R, U 145-01 : :,�: ,�J QS11111111111� „ • :��.�� ri�l : .111 111 :11111 i . "1��,1�� �la�ll I�1'l1111�'1 IILI�111�► �. 1 �► .�.. �� - it r � �� � �� Attachment 2 ORDINANCE NO. 1431 (2003 Series) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE ZONING REGULATIONS MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING OF 1043/1045 FOOTHILL BLVD. FROM HIGH DESNITY RESIDENTIAL (R-4) TO OFFICE (0) (R 145-01) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted public hearings in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on April 24, 2002 and December 4, 2002, for the purpose of considering Application GP/R/U/LLA/ER 145-01, a proposed General Plan and Zoning Map Amendment, Use Permit, Lot Line Adjustment, and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Sierra Vista Hospital; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of amendment to the City's Zoning Map; and WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on, April 1, 2003 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. 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: AESTHETICS 1. Sierra Vista will install underground conduit for all above-ground wires with necessary pull boxes for(1) the frontage along Foothill beginning at the utility pole next to the Creek to the corner of Casa Street and (2) the frontage of Casa Street from the corner of Foothill Blvd.. to the utility pole on the south side of Deseret. 2. Submit a revised circulation and parking plan which reduces the number of trees to be removed to the satisfaction of the Architectural Review Commission. 3. Provide a visual simulation of the hospital addition and the parking garage to assist the Architectural Review Commission in their evaluation of views of the project from Santa Rosa, Murray, and Casa Streets and from Foothill Boulevard. L3 -3 Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 2 4. Design modifications and additions to the hospital building to provide architectural continuity among the older and newer components of the building to the satisfaction of the Architectural Review Commission. 5. To screen and soften views of the parking garage and the parking lot along Murray Street, use any combination of mounding (minimum of 3 feet in height), walls, raised planters and dense plantings of shrubs and trees to the satisfaction of the Architectural Review Commission. 6. Use sodium lights in the parking structure. Project lighting and photometrics shall be subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Commission with the objective of not creating a substantial new source of lighting or glare. All new light sources proposed with this project shall be shielded from off-site views, especially in the vicinity of the proposed garage. 7. Design the parking garage to be compatible with nearby residential structures and uses and to be pedestrian friendly at the street level to the satisfaction of the Architectural Review Commission. 8. Screen outdoor and roof-mounted mechanical equipment from on-site and off-site views to the satisfaction of the Architectural Review Commission. Monitoring Prop am: Plans submitted for architectural review shall clarify how undergrounding will be accomplished; show how the proposed number of tree removals has been reduced; include a visual simulation of the completed project; provide for screening of the parking areas; provide for screening of mechanical equipment; include details of proposed exterior light fixtures and the associated photometrics; include design elements that are compatible with nearby residential and pedestrian areas and that provide a level of architectural continuity between existing and new structures on the hospital site. Building plans shall be insubstantial compliance with plans approved by the Architectural Review Commission. AIR QUALITY Construction impacts 1. Use water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering frequency would be required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Reclaimed (nonpotable) water should be used whenever possible. 2. All dirt stock-pile areas shall be sprayed daily as needed. C3r � Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 3 3. Landscaping shall be installed within 30 days following completion of any soil disturbing activities. 4. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one month after initial grading shall be sown with a fast-germinating native grass seed and watered until vegetation is established. 5. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using approved chemical soil binders,jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the APCD. 6. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved shall be completed as soon as possible. In addition, building pads shall be laid as soon as possible after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used. 7. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any unpaved surface at the construction site. 8. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or shall maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section 23114. 9. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets, or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site. 10. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water shall be used where feasible. 11. Use catalytic soot filters on the two (2) pieces of diesel equipment projected to generate the greatest emissions. Where the catalytic soot filters are determined to be unsuitable, install and use an oxidation catalyst. Suitability is to be determined by an independent California Licensed Mechanical Engineer who will submit for District approval a Suitability Report identifying and explaining the particular constraints to using the preferred catalytic soot filter. This information shall be included in the contractor bid package to ensure these measures get incorporated into the project. Monitoring Prop-ram: These conditions shall be noted on all project grading and building plans. The applicant shall present evidence of a plan for complying with these requirements prior to issuance of a grading or building permit from the City. The applicant shall provide the City with the name and telephone number of the person responsible for ensuring compliance with these requirements. n � Affachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 4 Operational and Transportation related Impacts 1. Since the project is located on an established transit route, a transit turnout and a shelter shall be constructed with direct pedestrian access to and from the facility. 2. Provide on-site bicycle parking for both short- and long-term use. The location of such bicycle parking shall be subject to review and approval by the Community Development. Director. 3. Provide on-site eating, refrigeration and food vending facilities to reduce lunchtime trips.. 4. Provide preferential carpool parking.. 5. Provide shower and locker facilities to encourage employees to bike and/or walk to work, typically one shower and three lockers for every 25 employees. 6. Provide incentives to employees to carpool/vanpool or take public transportation. The particulars of subsidizing public transportation costs for employees shall be worked out with the City's Transit Manager. Monitoring Program: Provide details of items 1 through 5 on the plans submitted for architectural review. Site grading and building plans shall be in substantial compliance with plans approved by the ARC. The applicant shall submit copies of incentives offered to employees for carpooling and using public transportation to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director prior to issuance of any City grading or building permits for the project. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES 1. Project grading and construction shall not encroach into the creek setback area as required by City Zoning Ordinance Section 17.16.025, except as permitted by the Architectural Review Commission to allow removal of existing encroachments and to construct the accessway near the main entrance. 2. Trees identified by the Architectural Review Commission to be preserved shall be clearly marked on grading and construction plans. The applicant shall submit a tree preservation agreement for review and approval by the Community Development Director. The agreement shall be secured by a bond in the amount determined by the City Arborist. Monitoring Pro : a) Prior to the issuance of a grading permit, the applicant shall mark the edge of grading with rigid fencing to the satisfaction of the Natural Resources Manager. It shall be the applicant's responsibility to notify the City when such fencing is in place and to schedule an inspection. b)Tree preservation agreement. C3^ � Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 5 CULTURAL RESOURCES Mitigation For Archaeological Site CA-SLO-44 1 A.Archaeological testing determined that the archaeological site located on the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center property, CA-SLO-44, covers about 336 square meters. It is recommended that mitigation excavations recover a 10% sample of the archaeological site, since unavoidable impacts from the development will destroy this cultural resource. A 10% sample of scientifically excavated material would include 33.6 square meters extending to the depth of the site. A report will describe the scientific results of this mitigation work. 1B.The mitigation excavation units shall be located in the lawn areas most suitable for excavation at 1045 Foothill Blvd. and the lawn at the corner of Casa Street and Foothill Blvd. 1C.Demolition of the house at 1045 Foothill Blvd., the orthodontist's office on Casa Street and the Robinson house at the corner or Casa Street and Foothill Blvd. cannot be done until archaeological mitigation excavations are completed. 1D.Removal of trees in the vicinity of archaeological site CA-SLO-44 cannot be done until archaeological mitigation excavations are completed. 1E.All grading and mechanical excavation of native soils that contain materials from archaeological site CA-SLO-44 must be monitored by archaeological and Native American monitors until culturally sterile sub-soils are reached. 1F.All excavated soils from site CA-SLO-44 must be transported to a location approved by the city and the project archaeologist. A supplemental archaeological site record form will be produced to document the re-deposition of these archaeological soils. Mitigation For Archaeological Site CA-SLO-1738/H 2A.Further sub-surface testing shall be done at the northern portion of archaeological site CA- SLO-1738/H on the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center property. This testing will produce a report with planning recommendations for the protection of the cultural resource. 2B.Design of the Medical Office Building shall include measures to protect the intact portion of site CA-SLO-1738/H if possible pending the results of additional sub-surface testing. Project plans for this building shall be reviewed by the project archaeologist with mitigation recommendations. 2C.All construction activity such as grading or excavation for utilities in the vicinity of site CA- SLO-173 8/H shall be monitored by an archaeologist and Native American. C3 r�1 Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 6 2D.In the event that significant cultural materials from site CA-SLO-1738/H are discovered during monitoring, provisions must be made for their recovery as specified in the City Of San Luis Obispo Archaeological Resource Preservation Guidelines. Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Expansion Archaeological Monitoring 3A.Many areas of the Sierra Vista Regional Medical Center Expansion require archaeological monitoring due to the potential for cultural resources in intact or disturbed contexts across the property. Impacts include but are not limited to grading, excavation, drainage improvements, landscaping, underground utility trenching, removal of parking lots and fill soils and related activities. As construction schedules are determined, the developer and contractors shall provide scheduling and identify areas where impacts will occur for review by the project archaeologist. The project archaeologist will then determine whether monitoring is required. Not all areas will require continuous monitoring. 3B.Provisions shall be made for the project archaeologist to review the final draft of project plans and any changes in the development that may occur prior to building permit submittal. These reviews will identify any potential effects to heritage resources. 3C.Demolition of the former Mormon Church requires archaeological and Native American monitoring until all native soils are removed or impacted by demolition due to its proximity within ten meters of site CA-SLO-44. Testing adjacent to the church building yielded negative results. No further heritage studies or testing are required for this demolition to proceed. 3D.An archaeologist and Native American will monitor all areas where encroachment of the creek setback will occur. 3E.An archaeologist and Native American will monitor removal of the parking lot at 55 Casa Street (former Mormon Church). 3F.An archaeologist and Native American will monitor changes to the hospital entrance area and parking areas near Murray Street. 3G.An archaeologist and Native American will monitor all excavation and grading in the parking lot area between the existing hospital and Stenner Creek. 3H.An archaeologist and Native American will monitor all excavations and related impacts in the vicinity of Deseret Place. 31. An archaeologist and Native American will monitor all underground utility work including but not limited to water, sewer, gas lines, storm drains and electric cables. C3rg Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 7 3J. An archaeologist and Native American will monitor excavations and grading for the Cardiac Institute building. 3K.An archaeologist will review all tree removal plans and determine whether monitoring is required. If required, an archaeologist and Native American will monitor this work. 3L.An archaeologist will review all landscaping improvement plans to determine whether monitoring is required. 3M.Archaeological monitoring will include provisions for evaluation of cultural resources discovered during construction as set forth in the City Of San Luis Obispo Archaeological Resource Preservation Guidelines. 3N.An archaeologist and Native American will monitor removal of the Washingtonian palms at 55 Casa Street since this area lies within fifty meter of a known archaeological site boundary. Monitoring Prorgr : Requirements for cultural resource mitigation and monitoring shall be clearly noted on all plans for project grading and construction. The applicant shall submit evidence of compliance with the monitoring program prescribed by Thor Conway, project archaeologist, to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. ENERGY RESOURCES Energy Efficiency Measures 1. Increase energy efficiency at least 20% beyond Title 24 requirements. 2. Plant shade tree along southern exposures of buildings to reduce summer cooling needs. 3. Plant shade tree in parking lots to reduce evaporative emissions from parked vehicles. 4. Use double-paned, low E windows. 5. Use energy-efficient lighting; heating, ventilation, air conditioning and cooling; water heating; and wall and ceiling insulation. 6. Plans submitted for architectural review shall indicate what energy efficiency measures will be incorporated into the project design. Monitoring Program: Prior to City issuance of any grading or building permit for any phase of the project, the applicant shall submit a report from a qualified energy consultant or design professional which details how the project design for the addition to the hospital, will exceed e3�� Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 8 Title 24 energy requirements by at least 20% to the satisfaction of the Air Pollution Control District. GEOLOGIC RESOURCES 1. Construction documents shall be in accordance with the recommendations in the geotechnical investigation reports (project number 1-0649) prepared by GSI Soils Inc. Monitoring Prop am: Prior to issuance of a City grading or building permit, the applicant shall provide the Chief Building Official with evidence that a qualified geotechnical engineering firm has been retained to monitor site preparation and construction as recommended in the geotechnical investigation reports(project number 1-0649) prepared by GSI Soils Inc. HYDROLOGY 1. Oil and sand separators or other filtering media shall be installed in the new garage and at each on-site drain inlet intercepting runoff as a means of filtering toxic substances from run off before it enters the creek through the storm water system. It shall be the responsibility of the applicant to see that the such devices are regularly maintained to ensure efficient pollutant removal. Monitoring Program: Oil and sand separators or other filtering media shall be clearly shown on plans submitted for architectural review and on construction documents. LAND USE AND PLANNING 1. The applicant shall provide for replacement housing in a form acceptable to the Planning Commission and City Council to offset the loss of housing that will occur as a result of this project. Note, per Council meeting of 4/1/03, the requirement for payment of a fee of$75,000 to the Housing Authority is considered sufficient mitigation Monitoring Program: Prior to issuance of any City permit for this project, the applicant shall submit evidence of compliance with this requirement to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. NOISE 1. All on-site generators shall be contained within an engineered enclosure with adequate intake and exhaust silencers to ensure compliance with City policies and standards for noise exposure. C3 -10 Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 9 2. All outdoor mechanical equipment shall be screened with a solid barrier or other device such as acoustical louvers to reduce noise levels in compliance with City policies and standards for noise exposure. 3. All exterior mechanical equipment proposed as part of this project shall be selected, configured, located, and housed in such a way as to ensure compliance with City policies and standards for noise exposure. 4. Construction activity shall comply with the City's noise ordinance in terms of noise levels and times of construction. Monitoring Program: Prior to City issuance of any application for grading or building, the applicant shall submit a report prepared by a qualified acoustical engineer which analyzes project compliance with required noise mitigation. Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, a qualified acoustical engineer shall field verify that equipment as installed complies with City polices and standards for noise exposure. TRANSPORTATION 1. The project shall include restriping Casa Street to remove existing parking and create a left and right turning lane onto Foothill. 2. The applicant shall provide subsidized public transit for employees to the satisfaction of the City Transit Manager for a minimum period of 5 years. 3. Bike lockers, bike racks, and designated shower facilities shall be shown on plans submitted to the City and to the State for a building permit to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. 4. The project shall include relocation of Murray Street entrance further from the intersection with Santa Rosa Street. 5. Since the project is located on an established transit route, a transit turnout and new shelter are necessary. Direct pedestrian access to and from the shelter facility shall be constructed by the applicant. The shelter must meet City standards (to the satisfaction of the transit manager) and shall be delivered to the City' s Corporation Yard. The shelter and transit turnout will be installed by the City as part of the Foothill Bridge project. 6. The applicant shall dedicate necessary right of way (or an easement) along Foothill Boulevard for the new bus turnout, including an easement for the transit shelter, prior to issuance of any City building or grading permits, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. C J Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page to 7. The applicant's traffic engineer shall work with Caltrans and the City of San Luis Obispo to improve signal operations at the Murray / Santa Rosa (Hwy 1) intersection. This may include a split phase operation to improve westbound egress from the Murray onto Santa Rosa. 8. The applicant shall enter into an agreement with the City and shall post a "Letter of Credit" or other cash equivalent surety to guarantee design and construction of a traffic signal and signal interconnect(s) at the intersection of Foothill Blvd. and Casa Street. 9. The agreement shall be effective for three (3) years after completion of the proposed Sierra Vista Hospital addition and shall include the following requirements: 10. The owner/applicant shall provide periodic monitoring of the intersection and/or nearby traffic operations, to determine the possible need for a traffic signal, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director. 11. The monitoring and resultant reports shall be prepared by the owner/applicant's traffic engineer and delivered to the Public Works Director. If it is determined that a traffic signal is necessary to mitigate traffic conflicts and operations, as determined by the Public Works Director, the owner/applicant shall pursue said construction within six (6) months of written notice by the Public Works Director. 12. The applicant shall prepare, submit to the Public Works Director for approval, and implement a Parking Demand Reduction (PDR) program applicable during Phase 1 of the project (Stages A and B) and during Phase 2 (Stage Q. The goal of the program is the reduce employee and patron demand for parking spaces by providing alternative management strategies (for employees) and access means (e.g. van pools, organized car pools, transit passes, and financial inducements that support alternative modes) for employees and patrons during times on-site parking is limited during construction. Monitoring Program: Prior to issuance of any City building or grading permits, the applicant shall submit to the Public Works Director for review and approval: • a copy of the parking demand management plan for use during construction; • an agreement regarding the Casa/Foothill signal; and • documents granting necessary dedication and easements for the bus turnout and shelter. Required physical improvements shall be shown on the plans for architectural review and project grading and construction and shall be installed prior to. City issuance of a certificate of occupancy for the garage. C3� (a Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 11 SOLID WASTE 1. A recycling plan for demolition and construction activity shall be submitted to the Community Development Department for review and approval prior to start of construction or issuance of any City demolition, building; or grading permits Monitorini Program: The applicant shall provide evidence of compliance to the Chief Building Official prior to issuance of a grading or building permit. SECTION 2. The City Council makes the following findings: 1. Amending the Official Zoning Map to change the zoning for property at 1043 and 1045 Foothill Boulevard from High-Density Residential to Office,.as shown on Exhibit A, is the appropriate means of implementing the amendment to the Land Use Element Map initiated with application GP/R 145-01, and will ensure consistency between the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. 2. The proposed change. in land use for property at 1043 and 1045 Foothill Boulevard, as shown on Exhibit A, is consistent with General Plan polices related to the location of medical facilities, retention of existing businesses, and the City's desire to serve as a hub for medical services. 3. Adjusting the land use boundary to reduce land designated as residential is appropriate in this case because a significant, long-term citywide need for medical services outweighs the preference to retain residential capacity at the affected location. The expansion of hospital services are best accommodated at the proposed location. SECTION 3. The Zoning Regulations Map Amendment(R 145-01) is hereby approved. SECTION 4. 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 at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage. INTRODUCED on the 1st day of April, 2003, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of , 200_, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: c3- i3 C� J Attachment 2 Ordinance No. 1431 (2003 Series) Page 12 INTRODUCED on the 1st day of April, 2003, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of , 2003, on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor David F. 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