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Home My WebLink About01/27-29/2004, AGENDA counat agenda CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Thursday, January 29, 2004 Action Update 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street Present: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Dave Romero PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: You may address the Council on any item described in this agenda by ccmplebng a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will open the floor to and invite public comments before the Council takes action on each item. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.3(a)). Your speaking time is limited to three(3)minutes.(CC&P Sec.1.3.7). PUBLIC HEARING 1. DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE RECOMMENDATION: Review remaining issues with the Planning Commission recommended Draft Housing Element Update and Initial Environmental Study (ER 33- 02), provide direction to staff and continue the item to the February 24, 2004 special Council meeting, with a goal of taking final action at that time. ACTION: Continued the item to the February 3, 2004 Regular Council meeting. A. ADJOURN. @ '�N16-4 City Council Hearing Draft ATTACHMENT A General Plan Housing Element — Residents for Quality Neighborhoods Analysis and Recommendations on Housing Element Program 3.3.5 To preserve housing in the Downtown Core (C-D Zone) and the Downtown Planning Area, the City will adopt a11 no net housing lossff program by amending the Downtown Housing Conversion Permit Ordinance. The amendment shall ensure that within each area, the number of dwellings removed shall not exceed the number of dwellings added on an area-wide basis The newly worded "no net loss housing" policy significantly differs from the wording and intent in the City's adopted Housing Element Programs 1.23.8, 1.23.9 and 1.23.10 and adopted Land Use Element Policy 4.2.1 and 4.2.2. The adopted Land Use Element policy 4.2.1 aptly describes the benefits of a mixture of housing units within and surrounding the commercial core. Downtown residential uses contribute to the character of the area, allow a 14-hour presence which enhances security, and help the balance between jobs and housing in the community. Existing residential uses within and around the commercial core should be protected, and new ones should be developed. Dwellings should be provided for a variety of households, including singles, couples, and groups. Dwellings should be interspersed with commercial uses. All new, large commercial projects should Include dwellings. Commercial core properties may serve as receiver sites for transfer of development credits, thereby having higher residential densities than otherwise allowed. The language in the. City Council hearing draft would allow conversion of existing housing within Downtown Planning Area as new residential is built in the area while ignoring the current benefits that exist from a mixture of dwellings and commercial uses with the Downtown Planning Area and Downtown Commercial zone. The current language in the draft, if it were not for policy 6.2.2 New commercial developments in the Downtown Core (C-D Zone) shall include housing, unless the City makes one of the following findings.., would actually result in a "no net housing gain" policy. Program 3.3.5 would effectively eliminate the mixture of housing within the office and commercial zones over time within the Downtown Planning Area as existing residential is converted and replacement housing is most likely developed in already residentially zoned properties in the Downtown Planning Area. Although the draft policy effectively eliminates the desirability of a mixture of housing and office uses adjacent to the downtown core it is interesting to note that the draft Housing Element does recognize the importance of maintaining the overall character of the area in policy 9.2.2 a) Maintain the overail scale, density and architectural character of older neighborhoods surrounding the downtown core, thereby preserving close-living environments appealing to people who choose to live close to their jobs. The rational that has been advanced by interest groups supporting the new concept of"no net housing loss" to an area-wide approach, that includes medium and high residentially zoned 1 properties, is promulgated on the concept that there will be insufficient office zoned properties available for future office growth in the downtown area. However a closer review of existing office use in the area surrounding the downtown core reveals that on-site parking requirements have effectively created underutilized parcels. A better approach to meeting future office demand while maintaining the existing housing stock adjacent to the downtown core would be to initiate changes to the parking requirements that would allow in-lieu fees to be paid for required parking on parcels that are already in office use. Given the importance of maintaining the existing housing stock and the benefits that downtown housing contributes to the community Residents for Quality Neighborhoods recommends that the City Council support the mix of residential and commercial uses within the Downtown Planning Area and Downtown Core by maintaining the current language in the adopted Housing Element and Land Use Element. Adopted Housing Element programs 1.23.8 To maintain housing in residential/office portions of Downtown, the City will consider adopting a "no net housing loss" policy, requiring that housing units either be maintained, or, in the case of office conversion of existing housing, be replaced on site or nearby. "Downtown means the area bounded by Highway 101, the railroad tracks, and High Street. 1.23.9 Identify Office (0) zoned areas around the Downtown Core Area (as described in the Land Use Element) zone which are predominately residential and redesignate them for residential use. The City should designate for office use the areas which are completely or almost completely developed with offices. For the areas which are a mix of residential and office uses, the City will apply a "Residential/Offices mixed-use designation which would which would allow existing ofirces to be maintained and replaced, but would require replacement of dwellings as a condition of office expansion or replacing a dwelling with offices. 1.23.10 The City will adopt a "no net housing loss"policy for the existing housing units in the C-C zone by revising the downtown housing conversion permit process. Adopted General Plan Land Use Element Policy 4.2.2 Dwellings and Offices 1.23.11 Residential uses within some downtown areas designated Office prior to this element's 1994 update should be maintained, or replaced as new offices are developed. The City should identify areas which are predominately residential, and redesignate them for residential use. It should designate for office use the areas which are completely or almost completely developed with offices. For the areas which are a mix of residential and office uses, the City will apply a "Residential/Office" mixed-use designation which would which would allow existing offices to be maintained and replaced. However, enlarging an office, or replacing a residential use with office, would require replacement dwellings to be built on site or somewhere within the "residential/office"zone, or in the downtown office or commercial zones. .......................................................... Pe Pnce- Housing Element Update- '--gut LL , Pagee— RECEIVED From: macsar<macsar99 @earth lin k.net> Date: 1/29/041:38PM JAN 2 C 2004 Subject: Housing Element Update- Input. SLO CITY CLERK Mr. Mayor, City Council members, 1. Reference paragraph 2.3.11: The Council spent a lot of time listening to testimony, reviewing alternatives and deciding on the language for the city's Secondary Dwelling Unit Ordinance. Paragraph 2.3.11, as written, undermines the safeguards of owner occupancy that were purposefully included. RED FILE Recommend paragraph 2.3.11 be eliminated. MFS ING AGENDA 2. Reference paragraph 3.3.5: DATE ITEM # P 9 P Strongly recommend the City adopt a."no net loss" policy for residences in the Downtown Core as well as those in the Downtown. Planning Area. The presence of residents in the Downtown Core helps dissuade vandalism, property damage, etc., and provides extra eyes and ears for the police department. Part of keeping the Downtown Core vibrant and safe is the retention (or expansion) of the current number of residential housing units located there. Recommend paragraph 3.3.5 be revised to show no net loss in the �couNCIL TCDD DIR Downtown Core AND in the Downtown Planning Area. X'CAO f�IN DR ACAO ` IRE CHIEF ATTORNEY rG'pw DIR 3. Reference paragraphs relating to Cal Poly housing: �CLERK/ORIGPOUCE CHF O DE T HEADSEC D TIL DIIR No complete discussion of housing, especially workforce housing, can Tj I_ HR DIR occur without addressing the impact to our city created by the lack of sufficient on-campus student housing at Cal Poly. The projected decrease of enrollment by 5%will barely make a dent in affected neighborhoods. The Council must actively advocate for on-campus student housing - whatever type they agree to build-with Cal Poly,the CSU Trustees and other State agencies. However, it need not advocate for faculty housing as faculty would gladly be welcomed in any neighborhood. - Recommend paragraph 8.3.4 be revised to read: "Advocate developing student housing on the Cal Poly University campus." - Recommend the last sentence of paragraph 8.3.6 be revised to read: . . . "set on-campus student housing objectives." - Recommend paragraph 10.2.2 be revised as follows: 1) eliminate subparagraph "a" 2)change subparagraph "b"to "a" and eliminate everything after the word"staff." ( It would then read a) Promoting home ownership for academic faculty and staff;) 3) change subparagraph "c"to "b" - Recommend paragraph 10.3.3 be revised to strike the word "growth" _.. EI . __ ----------- m 'Lee Price Housing Eeent---U_pdate-` gut Page 2 from the first line. 4. Comment in summary: Portions of this draft Housing Element are inconsistent with policies contained in other elements of the General Plan. These inconsistencies need to be addressed and, most importantly, resolved. We have heard the term "competing policies" used to describe these inconsistencies. My gut feeling is that these competing policies are really loop holes. We have seen instances throughout the City where property owners and developers have pushed to the limits the current housing policies. Adopting inconsistencies among the elements will just encourage this behavior, allowing owners and developers to pick and choose which City policies they wish to comply with. In the long-term interests of neighborhoods, be they in R-1, R-2, wherever, please, please eliminate these inconsistencies, these "competing policies," . . . these loop holes. Sincerely, Sandra Rowley [Dave Romero- re: HELI revision From: "Tom Swem" <tsslo@swem.com RECEIVED To: <dromero@slocity.org> JAN 2 ? 2004 Date: 1/28/04 5:11 PM Subject: re: HELI revision $LO CITY CLERK Hi Dave, As I mentioned last night, I would like for you to consider the following change to a policy under Goal 5.1. 1 spoke with staff and the Mr. Osborn and they both thought the change wasn't a problem. Item 1.25.2 is reinserted with 5.2.2 added thereto. Item 5.2.2 does not address the fact that mixed use should be encouraged on it's own terms as well. "Where housing can be compatible with offices or other business, mixed use residential/commercial projects should be encouraged. Further, there should be encouragement for mixed use residential/commercial projects to include live-work and work-live units." I will try to be there Thursday evening, but if I can't please address this for me. Thank you for your tireless work on the HELI. Tom Swem, Broker <http://www.swem.com/> Real Property Investments 570 Marsh Street San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 RED FILE. 1-800-5494422 MEETING AGENDA DATE ITEM #21i 1 ✓S COUNCIL -:;,CDD DIR 4E CAO .-'FIN DIR aACAO ;-z FIRE CHIEF /ETATTORNEY 2r PW DIR 2 CLERK/ORIG .Z POLICE CHF ❑ DEPT HE4DI REC DIR "�- UTIL DIR Hn DIR council acEnba CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, January 27, 2004 Action Update 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETING Council Chamber 990 Palm Street Present: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland, Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Dave Romero PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: You may address the Council on any item described in this agenda by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will open the floor to and invite public comments before the Council takes action on each item. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.3(a)). Your speaking time is limited to three(3) minutes. (CC&P Sec.1.3.7). PUBLIC HEARING 1. DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE RECOMMENDATION: Review the Planning Commission recommended Draft Housing Element Update (GPA 33-02) focusing on Chapter 3, provide direction to staff on necessary changes or additions, and continue the item to the January 29, 2004 special Council meeting. ACTION. Meeting continued to Thursday, January 29, 2004 at 7.00 p.m. A. ADJOURN. council agenda CITY OF SAN LU IS OBISPO CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET Tuesday, January 27, 2004 Thursday, January 29, 2004 7:00 P.M. SPECIAL MEETINGS Council Chamber 990 Palm Street CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Dave Romero PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL: Council Members John Ewan, Christine Mulholland,. Allen K. Settle, Vice Mayor Ken Schwartz, Mayor Dave Romero PUBLIC COMMENTS ON AGENDA ITEMS: You may address the Council on any item described in this agenda by completing a speaker slip and giving it to the City Clerk prior to the meeting. The Mayor will open the floor to and invite public comments before the Council takes action on each item. (Gov. Code Sec. 54954.3(a)). Your speaking time is limited to three(3)minutes. (CC&P Sec.1.3.7). PUBLIC HEARING 1. DRAFT HOUSING ELEMENT UPDATE January 27, 2004: RECOMMENDATION: Review the Planning Commission recommended Draft Housing Element Update (GPA 33-02) focusing on Chapter 3, provide direction,to staff on necessary changes or additions, and continue the item to the January 29, 2004 special Council meeting. ® City Council regular meetings are televised live on Charter Channel 20. The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs, and activities. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805) 781-7410. Please speak to the City Clerk prior to the meeting if you require a hearing amplification device. For more agenda information,call 781-7103. I Council Agenda -- Tuesday, January 27, 2004 and Thursday, January 29, 2004 January 29, 2004: RECOMMENDATION: Review remaining issues with the Planning Commission recommended Draft Housing Element Update and Initial Environmental Study (ER 33- 02), provide direction to staff and continue the item to the February 24; 2004 special Council meeting, with a goal of taking final action at that time. A. ADJOURN. I 2