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HomeMy WebLinkAbout06/02/2009, PH3 - REVIEW OF A REVISED PLAN LINE SETBACK ON BROAD STREET, FROM HIGUERA STREET TO PISMO STREET; O 132-0 counCIL lune 2,2009 j Agenda Report II�N1,. ff3 CITY OF SAN LUIS O B I S P O FROM: Jay Walter,Public Works Director PREPARED BY: Jaime Hill,Associate Planner SUBJECT: REVIEW OF A REVISED PLAN LINE SETBACK ON BROAD STREET,FROM HIGUERA STREET TO PISMO STREET; O 132-08 RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the Planning Commission: 1. Repeal the plan line setback on Broad Street, from Higuera Street to the southeasterly city limit line. 2. Introduce an ordinance adopting a revised plan line setback on both sides of Broad Street, from Higuera to Pismo Street; excluding the area from Pismo Street to High Street which was previously repealed (Municipal Code Section 17.74.130). DISCUSSION Background Adopted in 1961, the original plan line setback on Broad Street included an 80-foot wide right- of-way from Monterey Street to the southeasterly City limits. The plan line was established asa means of ensuring orderly planning and improvement of the community street system,. particularly on major arterials such as Broad Street. At the time of adoption, this segment of Broad Street was designated as a State Highway. Under that designation, Caltrans retained the authority to widen the street should they determine it necessary. Since that time the State Highway has been rerouted to South Street. In 1986 the Council approved a revised plan line which retained the plan line from Higuera to Pismo Street, and from High Street to the southeasterly City limits, and deleted the plan line from Monterey Street to Higuera Street, and from Pismo Street to High Street. The Council did this in recognition of the interrelationship between roadways, and impacts that changes to Broad Street would have on intersecting streets and adjacent properties. The Council was also addressing the immediate concerns of residents living along Broad Street, and circulation from the downtown to the southern end of town. The City Council is now being asked to consider a revised plan line on Broad Street that would keep future improvements contained in existing right-of-way for much of Broad Street and only maintain the setback line at critical locations that may need future widening. Site Description The project is considered to be Broad Street, between Higuera and the southeasterly City limit line, excepting there from that portion from Pismo Street to High Street which was previously repealed. The established plan line is 80 feet wide, but the right-of-way has not been widened to that width, excepting those portions of Broad Street south of Chorro Street. The remaining City 7 F1 Council Agenda Report—O 13_ e8 June 2,2009 Page 2 right-of-way along Broad Street varies from fifty-five to sixty feet, except in a few locations where property has been previously dedicated to the City. Broad Street travels through the downtown to the southerly side of town, passing through residential, office, and commercial zones. At the northernmost end of the project area are the City's Downtown and Old Town Historic Districts, which consist primarily of historically significant commercial and residential structures. Significant vegetation along Broad Street includes several large trees within the area currently designated for future widening. These would all require removal if the street were widened to the full width allowed for with the current plan line. What Happens south of Pismo Street? The plan line section of Broad Street between Pismo Street and High Street was previously repealed in 1986. The section of Broad Street south of High Street is primarily under the jurisdiction of the State of California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) and is a mixture of built out areas as well as areas that have been master planned as part of separate planning documents. Most of this section has currently been improved in excess of 80' in width with a transition from the narrower road at High Street that will not need modification in the future. Thus staff considers the plan line moot for much of this section. The section from South Street to just south of Orcutt Road is being reviewed by the South Broad Street Corridor Plan (Council review in summer 2009)to determine what, if any, additional widenings need to happen to mitigate future traffic: The..section from Orcutt Road to the southern City limits was included in the Airport Area Specific Plan, the Broad Street Annexation Plan, and the City-Caltrans joint Broad Street Corridor Task Force Plan. All.of these documents provide guidance and recommendations for widening and improvements along this section of Broad Street that negate the need for the overriding plan line that was established in the 1960's. Staff therefore believes that deleting this section from the City's building setback regulations at this point is moot in that sufficient other authority exists to provide guidance on building setbacks and street right of way dedication requirements, i.e. the plans noted above. Project Description General Plan Policy CE 9.0.7, directs the City to reserve rights-of-way through the building setback line process or through other mechanisms to ensure that options for making transportation improvements are preserved. At the time that the current plan line for Broad Street was adopted, Broad Street through the downtown was a major cross-town connector, and was envisioned as a four lane thoroughfare connecting Downtown to the southerly side of town. Since that time, the designation of Broad Street as a State Highway has been relocated to South Street and the emphasis of maintaining Broad Street (in the Downtown area) as a multilane thoroughfare has diminished. It is no longer considered desirable or necessary to widen Broad Street through the downtown beyond the two existing through lanes. The proposal considered at this time is for a revised plan line on Broad Street which would retain only that right-of-way necessary for pedestrian and landscape improvements, and potential turn lanes. Council Agenda Report—O 11..-e8 June 2,2009 Page The revised plan line setback on both sides of Broad Street, from Higuera to Chorro/Sandercock Streets, excepting therefrom that portion from Pismo Street to High Street which was previously repealed, would establish the following: 1. Previously Dedicated Right-of-Way to Be Retained. All previously dedicated right-of- way along the corridor will be retained for future use by the City so enhancement to the street infrastructure can be done if necessary within the areas. Some potential uses for these areas include increased parkways and sidewalk areas, pedestrian enhancements and potential street widening for transit, parking, or loading enhancements. 2. Parkway/Pedestrian Width Retention. In the remaining plan line area of the Broad Street corridor a minimum street width of 64-feet should be maintained (Plan Line reduction from 80-feet to 64-feet), including 8-foot minimum width sidewalks and 4-foot wide parkway/tree wells on both sides of the street, and a goal of 40-feet curb to curb. This 64-foot right-of-way would allow the City to preserve the ability to enhance the minimum level of pedestrian walkways to a minimum of 8-foot "clear" width in unobstructed pedestrian passage along the corridor, particularly between Higuera and Pacific Streets. This 8-foot width for passage could be accomplished in two ways; 1) as additional right-of-way(standard), or 2) incorporated into the design of buildings fronting the Broad Street corridor (subject to Public Works Director's approval). Futureprojects opting to accommodate part of the 8-foot clear area on private property would be able to do so with recordation of a public pedestrian easement or other mechanisms that maintains the clear area for public use. 3. Corner Cut-Offs. To allow additional pedestrian passage and adequate area to place above-ground public infrastructure all intersections should have a minimum additional dedication of 10' corner cut-off of right-of-way. 4. Broad: Marsh to Pacific (both sides of street). The plan line setback across the parcels immediately south of Marsh Street should be maintained at 80-feet to allow for the future enhancement of the intersection at Marsh Street to accommodate turn lanes and larger vehicles. 5. Broad: Pacific to Pismo (northbound side of the street). The plan line setback across the parcels on the northbound side of the street, 150-feet south of the intersection should be maintained at 80-feet to allow for the future enhancement of the intersection at Marsh Street to accommodate turn lanes and larger vehicles. The discussion below addresses the rationale for modifying and in part, eliminating the 80-foot plan line from Higuera to Pismo Street, and conformance with applicable General Plan policies: P�3 - 3 Council Agenda Report—O 1:>_a8 June 2,2009 Page 4 Transportation and Circulation This segment of Broad Street is somewhat unique in that it transitions from an Arterial in the downtown core, to a Residential Arterial fronted by single family homes with minimal setbacks, to Highway 227, a major Regional Route, all within a few blocks. The City's transportation objectives established in the Circulation Element of the General Plan include goals to protect the quality of residential areas by reducing or controlling traffic routing, volumes, and speeds and limiting street widenings to locations where there is a demonstrated need. Given projected traffic volumes staff has determined widening for the purposes of traffic operations is unnecessary. Widening Broad Street to the full 80-feet now allowed for with the plan line setback would increase both traffic volumes and speeds through this residential segment, concentrating traffic which is now dispersed among parallel streets in the area. Neighborhood Compatibility The General Plan Land Use Element expands on the relationship between roadways and neighborhoods, stating that neighborhood streets and circulation patterns should favor the pedestrian and local traffic; that traffic lanes should be narrow, speeds slow, and parkways, sidewalks and crosswalks enhanced. Expanding the right-of-way to the full 80-foot width would require encroaching into what are now private front yards, reducing the separation from single- family homes to Broad Street. This would result in higher noise levels within the homes, and reduced separation and screening opportunities. Land Use The plan line along Broad Street effectively reduces the size of all parcels fronting the street. Because new construction is required to be setback from the plan line, even if the roadway is .:never built-out the development potential of all these lots is still affected,.and property owners unnecessarily restricted from the full use of their property. This is contrary to Land Use and Housing Element policies which encourage compact development and the efficient use of land which is close to existing services. Conclusion The revised plan line on Broad Street would retain only that right-of-way necessary for pedestrian and landscape improvements, and potential turn lanes. Relinquishing unneeded portions of the plan line setback is consistent with the General Plan and applicable roadway standards, as it will assure orderly development without undue hardship to adjacent property owners. CONCURRENCES The Public Works, Transportation, and Utilities Departments all participated in identifying future infrastructure needs along the Broad Street corridor and provided direction on the minimum right-of-ways needed to satisfy anticipated future improvements. On February 11, 2009 and then again on April 8, 2009 the Planning Commission reviewed staff recommendations regarding the revised setback plan line. Attachment 3 contains the minutes and Council Agenda Report—O f. S J June 2,2009 Page 5 staff report of the April 8, 2009 meeting. Planning Commission recommended Council approval of the proposed revision to the setback ordinance 6-0. FISCAL IMPACT When the General Plan was prepared it was accompanied by a fiscal impact analysis, which found that overall the General Plan was fiscally balanced. Accordingly, since the proposed project is consistent with the General Plan, it has a neutral fiscal impact. ALTERNATIVES 1. The Council may continue review of the project. An action to continue discussion of the plan line should include a detailed list of additional information or project modifications required. 2. The Council may adopt a resolution maintaining the existing plan line based on findings of inconsistency with the General Plan Policies as specified by the City Council. ATTACIINIENTS 1: Vicinity map 2: Reduced scale plan line exhibit 3: Planning Commission Resolution, minutes and staff report 4: Draft Ordinance Approving the project Council Reading File:Full-size project plans G:\Staff-Reports-Agendas-MinutesLCAR\2009\DevRev\BroadSt Plan Line\CC report 27-06(BSPLS)5.5.09.doc �� 3 �5 i Attachment 1 More... 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WLL _ rn CL t cno z - c Q cn cr Lu a. m � b w v 2 o 0 LU j EEL io'e �3 0 x IL LL ..J a. tD p / m m U > Q q �• m O a m io w a` ma�8 ;c: I (•'�jj.✓` -rte p \� = CD U mem g Vmm 0, J PH3 - �- Attachment 3 RESOLUTION NO. 5520-09 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL REPEAL THE PLAN LINE SETBACK ON BROAD STREET AND ADOPT A REVISED PLAN LINE FOR THE STREET; O 132-08 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on April 8, 2009, for the purpose of considering application O 132-08, a request to repeal the plan line on Broad Street from Higuera Street to the southeasterly city limit line, and adopt a revised plan line for a portion thereof; and WHEREAS, said public hearing was held for the purpose of formulating and forwarding recommendations to the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo regarding the plan line; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission understands that the reduced Plan Line is exempt from CEQA review under the Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities (15301) because it does not involve any expansion of the public facilities; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that allowing the existing plan line to remain in its present configuration will unduly restrict the use of properties bordering the street; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that widening Broad Street will result in unnecessary disruption to the established commercial and residential uses; and WHEREAS,the Planning Commission recognizes the need to preserve previously- dedicated right-of-way, comer cut-offs, and setbacks along both sides of Broad Street from Marsh to Pacific Street and on Northbound Broad Street south of the intersection of Pacific Street for future infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recognizes the need to preserve the ability to enhance pedestrian passage and amenities. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Section 17.74.130 (Broad Street — Higuera to SE City Limits — of Chapter 17.74 (Building Setback Line) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby repealed. V ti Attachment 3 Planning Commission Resolution No. 5520-09 0 123-07(Broad Street Plan Line) Page 2 SECTION 2. New Section 17.74.130 (Broad Street — Higuera to SE City Limits — of Chapter 17.74 (Building Setback Line) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows: An official building line is established on both sides of Broad Street, from Higuera Street to Pismo Street, in accordance with the map adopted by Ordinance XXXX (2009 Series) and maintaining 8-foot "clear" width in unobstructed pedestrian passage and 4-foot-wide parkways on both sides of the street. On motion by Vice-Chairperson Multari, seconded by Commissioner Boswell, and on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Meyer, Singewald, Whittlesey, Boswell, Multari and Stevenson NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: Commissioner Draze The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 8`h day of April, 2009. - 1)�,A,,,./A;,,_ Doug David on, Secretary Planning Commission P� 31 Attachment 3 DRAFT SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES April 8, 2009 ROLL CALL: Present: Commissioners Michael Boswell, Michael Draze, Eric Meyer, Airlin Singewald, Mary Whittlesey, Vice-Chairperson Michael Multari, and Chairperson Charles Stevenson Absent: Commissioner Michael Draze Staff: Deputy Community Director Doug Davidson, Deputy Director of Public Works, Tim Bochum, Contract Planner, Jaime Hill, and Recording Secretary Janet Miller ELECTION: 1) Commr. Stevenson was elected Chairman on a motion by Commr. Multari and seconded by Commr. Whittlesey. 2) Commr. Multari was elected Vice Chair on a motion by Chairman Stevenson and seconded by Commr. Whittlesey. ACEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA: The agenda was accepted as presented. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON NON-AGENDA ITEMS: There were no comments made from the public. ACEPTANCE OF THE MINUTES: The minutes of March 25, 2009, were continued to the April 22, 2009, meeting. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 1. No Specific Address. O 132-08: Consideration of modifications to the current plan line setback ordinance for Broad Street between: 1) Higuera and Pismo Streets; and 2) High Street to South Street. The proposed modifications include reducing the building setback requirements along much of this section but maintaining the setback and other requirements between Marsh Street and approximately 150' south of Pacific Street: City of San Luis Obispo — Public Works Department , applicant (Jamie Hill) Jamie Hill, Contract Planner, presented the staff report, recommending to adopt a resolution recommending to the City Council to repeal the plan line setback on Broad Street from Higuera Street to the southeasterly city limits, and approve a revised plan line setback on both sides of Broad Street, from Higuera to the southeasterly city limits, excluding the area from Pismo Street to High Street which was previously repealed (Municipal Code Section 17.74.130), based on findings and subject to conditions which she outlined. PH3 41) Draft Planning Commission Minutes � 3 April 8, 2009 Attachment Page 2 PUBLIC COMMENTS: There were no comments made from the public. COMMISSION COMMENTS: Vice-Chair Multari asked if the current proposal was different than the previous one the Commission heard on February 11tH There were no further comments made from the Commission. On motion by Vice-Chair Multari, seconded by Commr. Boswell to recommend repeal of the Broad Street plan line setback as outlined in the report. AYES: Commrs. Boswell, Meyer, Singewald, Whittlesey, Multari, and Stevenson NOES: None RECUSED: None ABSENT: Commr. Draze The motion passed on a 6:0 vote. ROLL CALL: Commr. Draze arrived at 7:10 p.m. 2. City-Wide. GPC 9-09: Short Range Transit Plan-General Plan Conformity; City of San Luis Obispo — Public Works Department, applicant (John Webster) Will Calves, AECOM Consulting, presented the report, including the recommendation made by the Mass Transportation Committee (MTC) on January 14, 2009: (1) That the report contains a clockwise direction for Routes 1 and 3 (North on Laurel Lane); 2) Recommend that the modified plan be adopted, based on findings and subject to conditions which he outlined. Tim Bochum, Deputy Director of Public Works, provided further information on the recommendations. Mr. Bochum noted there will be a delay in service recommendations due to the City's transit financial situation which has had significant operational funding reductions in the last year. Vice-Chair Multari discussed Cal Poly's construction for upcoming projects including the closing of South Perimeter Road. Mr. Multari stated that Cal Poly had scheduled project funding for University construction for 2009 Summer and Fall sessions. Vice-Chair Multari requested clarification on the Cal Poly ridership and percentage received toward the fare box contribution. Tim Bochum replied Cal Poly ridership and contribution to the fare box was roughly a 60/40 split. Commr. Boswell requested clarification of the contribution for evening services funded by University. CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO Attachment 3 PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ITEM# 1 BY: Jaime Hill, Planner(441-4975) MEETING DATE: April 8, 2009 FROM: Tim Bochum,Deputy Director,Public Works FILE NUAMER: 0 132-08 PROJECT LOCATION: Broad Street between Ifiguera and the Southeast City Limits SUBJECT: Review of a revised plan line setback on Broad Street, from Higuera Street to the southeasterly City limits. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution recommending the City Council repeal the plan line setback on Broad Street, from Hxguera Street to the southeasterly city limits, and approve a revised plan line setback on both sides of Broad Street, from Ifiguera to the southeasterly City limits, excluding the area from Pismo Street to Nigh Street which was previously repealed (Municipal Code Section 17.74.130). BACKGROUND Situation On February 11, 2009 the Plaiming Commission reviewed the proposed revisions to the Broad Street Plan Line and recommended that the Council repeal the existing plan line and adopt a new, refined setback Following the hearing it was determined that the minimum legal noticing requirements had not been met, and that in order to allow for appropriate public testimony the item would need to be re-noticed acid heard again at a new public hearing. Since the February I!`*hearing the discussion, exlubits and draft Resolution have been refired to clarify the revised Plan Line for the Commission, Council, and the public(Attachment 2 and 3). Adopted in 1961, the original plan line setback on Broad Street included an 80-foot wide right-of- way from Monterey Street to the southeasterly City limits. The plan line was established as a means of ensuring orderly planning and improvement of the community street system, particularly on major arterials such as Broad Street. At the time of adoption,this segment of Broad Street was designated as a State Highway. Under that designation, Caltrans retained the authority to widen the street should they determine it necessary. Since that time the State Highway has been rerouted to South Street. In 1986 the Council approved a revised plan line which retained the plan line from Iliguera to Pismo Street, and from 13'igh Street to the southeasterly City limits, and deleted the plan line from Monterey Street to I iguera and from Pismo Street to High Street. The Council did this in recognition of the interrelationship between roadways, and impacts that changes to Broad Street would have on intersecting streets and adjacent properties. The Council was also addressing the immediate concerns of residents living along the Broad Street, and circulation from the downtown to the southern end of town. The Planning Commission and City Council are now being asked to consider a revised plan line on Broad Street that would keep future improvements contained in existing right-of-wgy for much of Broad Street and only mainum the setback line at critical locations that may need future widening. 123-08 (Broad Street Plan lane Setback) .Attachment 3: Page 2 — Data Summary Location: Broad Street,from%guera to the southeasterly City limit line Applicant: City of San Luis Obispo,Public Works Zoning: From north to south, the site is bordered by Downtown Commercial (C- D), Office (0), Medium-Density Residential (R-2), Neighborhood Commercial (C-N), Service Commercial(C-S), Community Commercial (C-C) and Business Park(BP General Plan: Arterial, Residential Arterial, and ffighway/Regional Route En"ronmental Status: The reduced Plan Line is exempt from CEQA review under the Categorical Exemption for Eaasting Facilities (15301) because it does not involve any expansion ofthe public facilities. Site Description The project is considered to be Broad Street, between lEguera and the southeasterly City limit line, excepting there from that portion from Pismo Street to high Street and Monterey to Ifrguera Street which were previously repealed. Adopted in 1961, the established plan line is 80 feet wide, but the right-of-way has not been widened to that width, excepting those portions of Broad Street south of Chorro Street. The remaining City right-of-way along Broad Street varies from fifty-five to sixty feet, except in a few locations where property has been previously dedicated to the City. Broad Street travels through the downtown to the southerly side of town, passing through residential, office, and commercial zones. At the northernmost end of the project area are the City's Downtown and Old Town Historic Districts, which consist primarily of historically significant commercial and residential structures. Significant vegetation along Broad Street includes several large trees within the area currently designated for future widening. These would all require removal if the street were widened to the full width allowed for with the current plan line. EVALUATION General Plan Policy CE 9.0.7, directs the City to reserve rights-of-way through the building setback line process or through other mechanisms to ensure that options for making transportation improvements are preserved. At the time that the current plan line for Broad Street was adopted, Broad Street through the downtown was a major cross-town connector, and was envisioned as a four lane thoroughfare connecting Downtown to the southerly side of town. Since that time, the designation of Broad Street as a State Ffighway has been relocated to South Street and the emphasis of maintaining Broad Street(m the Downtown area)as a multilane thoroughfare has diminished. It is no longer considered desirable or necessary to widen Broad Street beyond the two existing through lanes. The proposal considered at this time is for a revised plan line on Broad Street which would retain only that right-of-way necessary for pedestrian and landscape improvements, and potential turn lanes in the downtown area The plan line setback south of Chorro/Sandercock Streets would be retained. The revised plan line setback on both sides of Broad Street, from Higuera to Chorro/Sandercock Streets, excepting there from that portion from Pismo Street to Iiigh Street which was previously repealed, would establish the following: FN3 -13 123-08 (Broad Stmt Plan'Line Setback) Attachment 3 Page 3 1. Previously Dedicated Right-of-Way to Be Retained. All previously dedicated right-of- way along the corridor will be retained for future use by the City so enhancement to the street infrastructure can be done if necessary within the areas. Some potential uses for these areas include increased parkways and sidewalk areas, pedestrian enhancements and potential street widening for transit,parking, or loading enhancements. 2. Parkway/Pedestrian Width Retention. In the Broad Street corridor a minimum street width of 64-feet should be maintained (Plan Line reduction from 80-feet to 64-feet), including 8-foot minimum width sidewalks and 4-foot wide parkway/tree wells on both sides of the street, and 40-feet curb to curb. This 64400t right-of-way would allow the City to preserve the ability to enhance the minimum level of pedestrian walkways to a minimum of 8-foot "clear" width in unobstructed pedestrian passage along the corridor, particularly between Higuera and Pacific Streets. This 8-foot width for passage could be accomplished in two ways; 1) as additional right-of-way (standard), or 2) incorporated into the design of buildings fronting the Broad Street corridor (subject to Public Works Director's approval). Future projects opting to accommodate part of the 8-foot clear area on private property would be able to do so with recordation of a public pedestrian easement or other mechanisms that maintains the clear area for public use. 3. Corner Cut-Offs. To allow additional pedestrian passage and adequate area to place above-ground public infrastructure all intersections should have a minimum additional dedication of 10' comer cut-off of right-of-way. 4. Broad: Marsh to Pacific (both sides of streets The plan line setback across the parcels immediately south of Marsh Street should be maintained at 80-feet to allow for the future enhancement of the intersection at Marsh Street to accommodate tum lanes and larger vehicles. 5. Broad: Pacde to Pismo (northbound side of the street). The plan line setback across the parcels on the northbound side of the street, 150-feet south of the intersection should be maintained at 80-feet to allow for the future enhancement of the intersection at Marsh Street to accommodate tum lanes and larger vehicles. The discussion below addresses the rationale for eliminating the 80-foot plan line from Higuera to Chorro/Sandercock Streets, and conformance with applicable General Plan policies: I. Transportation and-Circulation. This segment of Broad Street is somewhat unique in that it transitions from an Arterial in the downtown core, to a Residential Arterial fronted by single family homes with minimal setbacks, to Idrghway 227, a major Regional Route, all within a few blocks. The City's transportation objectives established in the Circulation Element of the General Plan include goals to protect the quality of residential areas by reducing or controlling traffic routing, volumes, and speeds and limiting street widenings to locations where there is a demonstrated need. Given projected traffic volumes staff has determined widening for the purposes of traffic operations is unnecessary. Widening Broad Street to the full 80-feet now allowed for with the plan line setback would increase both traffic volumes and speeds through this P03 -)Y 123-08 (Broad Street Plan'Lin'e Setback) Attachment 3 Page 4 residential segment, concentrating traffic which is now dispersed among parallel streets in the area. 2. Neighborhood Compatibility. The General Plan Land Use Element expands on the relationship between roadways and neighborhoods, stating that neighborhood streets and circulation patterns should favor the pedestrian and local traffic; that traffic lanes should be narrow, speeds slow, and parkways, sidewalks and crosswalks enhanced. Expanding the right-of-way to the full 80-foot width would require encroaching into what are now private front yards, reducing the separation from single-family homes to Broad Street. This would result in higher noise levels within the homes, and reduced separation and screening opportunities. 3. Land Use. The plan line along Broad Street effectively reduces the size of all parcels fronting the street. Because new construction is required to be setback from the plan line, even if the roadway is never built-out the development potential of all these lots is still affected, and property owners unnecessarily restricted from the full use of their property. This is contrary to Land Use and Housing Element policies which encourage compact development and the efficient use of land which is close to existing services. The plan line setback south of Chonro/Sandercock Streets and extending to the southeasterly City limits would be maintained at the existing 80-feet in recognition of the existing roadway width, and to insure that frontage improvements will be properly installed in the future. OTHER DEPARTMENT COMM EM Divisions of Public Works and Utilities Departments all participated in identifying future infrastructure needs along the Broad Street corridor and provided direction on the minimum right- of-ways needed to satisfy anticipated finure improvements. ALTERNATIVES 1. Continue the item. An action to continue discussion of the plan line should include a detailed list of additional information or project modifications required. 2. Recommend that the plan line be maintained as currently required. An action to retain the existing plan line should include rationale for why this additional right-of-way should be preserved. ATTACHIVIENNTS Attachment 1: Vicinity map Attachment 2: Plan line exhibit and street section Attachment 3: Draft Resolution Enclosed: Proposed Broad Street Plan Line Attachment 4 ORDINANCE NO. XXXX (2009 Series) AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO REPEALING THE PLAN LINE SETBACK ON BROAD STREET AND ADOPTING A REVISED PLAN LINE FOR THE STREET; O 132-08 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on April 8, 2009, for the purpose of considering application O 132-08, a request to repeal the plan line on Broad Street from Higuera Street to the southeasterly city limit line, and adopt a revised plan line for a portion thereof; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on May 5, 2009, for the purpose of considering the project; and WHEREAS, the Council has duly considered all evidence, including the recommendation of the Planning Commission, testimony of interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. WHEREAS, the Council understands that the reduced Plan Line is exempt from CEQA review under the Categorical Exemption for Existing Facilities (15301) because it does not involve any expansion of the public facilities; and WHEREAS, the Council has determined that allowing the existing plan line to remain in,. its present configuration will unduly restrict the use of properties bordering the street; and WHEREAS, the Council finds that widening Broad Street will result in unnecessary:. disruption to the established commercial and residential uses; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the need to preserve previously dedicated right-of- way, corner cut-offs, and some additional setbacks along Broad Street for future infrastructure improvements; and WHEREAS, the Council recognizes the need to preserve the ability to enhance pedestrian passage and amenities. The City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo hereby ordains as follows: SECTION 1. Section 17.74.130 (Broad Street — Monterey to SE City Limits — of Chapter 17.74 (Building Setback Line) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby repealed. SECTION 2. New Section 17.74.130(Broad Street—Higuera Street to Pismo Street—of Chapter 17.74 (Building Setback Line) of Title 17 (Zoning) of the San Luis Obispo Municipal Code is hereby adopted to read as follows: Ordinance No. XXXX (20( 7 Series) Page 2 An official building line is established on both sides of Broad Street, from Higuera Street to Pismo Street, in accordance with the map adopted by Ordinance XXXX (2009 Series), and maintaining an 8-foot "clear" width for unobstructed pedestrian passage and 4-foot wide parkways on both sides of the street. SECTION 3. 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 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 day of 2009, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the day of 2009, on the following roll call vote: On motion of seconded by and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 2nd day of June, 2009. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Audrey Hooper, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Jonathan Lowell, City Attorney TACity Manager Reports\Public WorkA1-009\Transportation\BrcadSt Plan Line\CC Ordinance BroadPLS(approval).doc i�l�������iilllllllllllll1°°1p91111U _ -' • council MCMORAnbum Date: June 1, 2009 TO: City Council VIA: Ken Hampian, City Manager FROM: Jay D. 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