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HomeMy WebLinkAbout12/07/2010, PH 2 - REVIEW OF MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES Council j acEnaa REpoRt 1w.N CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO FROM: John Mandeville, Community Development Director Prepared By: Brian Leveille, Associate Planner SUBJECT: REVIEW OF MINOR SUBDIVISION WITH AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES RECOMMENDATION As recommended by the Community Development Director, approve the minor subdivision and affordable housing incentives. DISCUSSION Situation/Previous Review The applicant, Habitat for Humanity, has applied for a four-lot subdivision with affordable housing incentives. In most cases, the Community Development Director can take action and approve a conforming four-lot subdivision in a minor subdivision hearing. The applicant is proposing a 100% affordable housing project and is requesting exceptions from standard zoning development regulations through the City's Affordable Housing Incentives (SLOMC Chapter 17.90), which require approval by the City Council. On September 17, 2010, the Director reviewed the applicant's minor subdivision proposal and recommended the City Council grant final approval of the subdivision and requested affordable housing incentives. Data Summary Address: 3212 Rockview Place Applicant: Habitat For Humanity for San Luis Obispo County Representative: Micah Smith Zoning: R-2 (Medium-High Density Residential) General Plan; Medium-High Density Residential Environmental Status: Categorically exempt (CEQA Guidelines Class 15, Minor Land Divisions; Section 15315) Site Description The project site is an 11,877 square foot (.27 acre) lot which slopes gently from front to back. A tributary of Acacia Creek bisects the property. The creek is classified as a"Perrenial creek with a degraded riparian corridor, but able to be restored or upgraded." The creek is lightly vegetated With mostly invasive species and is in a degraded condition. The surrounding area is zoned for multi-family development (R-2) to the north, west and east. Service Commercial (C-S) zoning is east of the property with a developed commercial center directly adjacent to the site and a variety of commercial and residential uses to the north and south of that center(Figure 1, below). PH2-1 Council Agenda Report—MS 80-10 December 7,2010 Page 2 Figure 1. Project Site and vicinity Project Description The proposed project would demolish the existing residence on the lot to construct three residential units on common interest lots. The three residential lots are proposed to range in size from 1,963 sq. ft to 2,598 sq. ft. The open space lot at the rear of the property is 4,027 square feet in size. Each residential unit is three bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths, and 1,152 square feet in size. All three units are to be affordable at the very-low income level and will be deed restricted. Each residential unit is two stories and parking would be accessed along the south property line from Rockview Place. Each unit provides garage parking for residents and surface guest parking (reduced scale plans, Attachment 2). The project also includes an open space lot at the rear of the parcel across Acacia Creek. Requested Incentives The project provides 100% affordable units at the very low income level and is eligible for affordable housing incentives. The following incentives are requested (Attachment 2): 1. Density Bonus: The site could be developed under existing zoning with three units, including two 2-bedroom units, and one 1-bedroom unit. The proposed density bonus would allow all three units to include three bedrooms. 2. Front Yard Setback Exception: The front yard setback would be reduced from 20 feet to 10 feet. 3. Internal Building Setback Exception: The building setback between Lot 2 and Lot 3 within the project would be 3'-7" from the internal property line instead of 10 feet (this standard only affects buildings within the project). 4. Northern Property Line Setback Exception: Buildings on Lot 1 and Lot 2 would have a 5- foot setback from the northern property line, instead of a 10-foot setback as normally required. PH2-2 Council Agenda Report—MS 80-10 December 7,2010 Page 3 Evaluation There area number of General Plan Policies which support the project: 1. General Plan LUE Goal 18: Actively seek ways to provide housing which is affordable to residents with very low, low, and moderate incomes, within existing neighborhoods and within expansion areas. HE Policy 2.4: Encourage housing production for. all financial strata of the City's population, in the proportions shown in the Regional Housing Needs Allocation,for the 1007-1014 planning period. The applicant is proposing that all three units in the project be dedicated at the "extremely low" or `'very low" income levels. This is a significant contribution to the City towards meeting this underserved income category; especially considering most dedications at this income level consist of studios or SRO (single residence occupancy) units. The applicant is requesting a density bonus and incentives to make the project viable for Habitat for Humanity's program goals to provide affordable housing for low-income homebuyers. LU 2.4.2 Density Bonuses: The City may approve a density bonus for a project which will be: A. Be a receiving site, within expansion areas or the downtown commercial core only,for development credit transferred to protect open space: B. Provide for the minimum percentage of dwellings for elderly or affordable to the income groups specified in State Law. The project provides affordable units at 100% which far exceeds the standard percentage required to allow a density bonus. The minimum percentage required by State law is 10% of market rate units for"very low" income households. LU 2.2.6 Neighborhood Pattern: All residential development should be integrated with existing neighborhoods. Where physical features make this impossible, the new development should create new neighborhoods. LU 2.2.10 Compatible Development: Housing built within an existing neighborhood should be in scale and in character with that neighborhood. All multi family development and large group living facilities should be compatible with any nearby, lower density development. The proposed project complies with height standards and lot coverage requirements and the requested development incentives will not result in housing which is out of scale or character with surrounding residential development. PH2-3 Council Agenda Report—MS 80-10 December 7,2010 Page 4 LU 2.2.8 Natural Features: Residential developments should preserve and incorporate as amenities natural site features such as land forms, views, creeks, wetlands, wildlife habitats, and plans. LU 2.2.11 Site Constraints: Residential developments shall respect site constraints such as property size and shape, ground slope, access, creeks and wetlands, wildlife habitats, native vegetation, and significant trees. The proposed project preserves the creek corridor and meets creek setback requirements. The requested flexibility from standard R-2 development incentives is responsive of the creek corridor and the project also proposes to enhance the creek corridor and incorporate the creek area and open space lot at the rear of the property as an amenity in the project. 2. Affordable Housing Incentives The applicant is requesting the following incentives to allow deviation from standard Zoning Regulations: Front yard (street yard) setback reduction: The applicant is requesting a 10-foot street yard setback for the building on the front parcel along Rockview Place. The standard setback requirement in the R-2 zone is 20 feet. Acacia Creek crosses through approximately the rear third of property which is the principle reason to move development forward on the lot as discussed in the policy evaluation of LU 2.2.8 and LU 2.2.11 above . The surrounding neighborhood is developed with a variety of lot patterns and building configurations. The project site is not within a uniformly developed neighborhood where the variation from standard street yard setback requirements would be detrimental to neighborhood character, and the project has been designed with an attractive street presence. The project is in scale and character with surrounding development consistent with General Plan Land Use Policy 2.2.10. Interior yard (side yard) setback reduction: The applicant is requesting a 3-7" setback for buildings on proposed lots 2 & 3 within the project. The standard minimum setback for the proposed project is 10 feet for buildings between 22-23 feet in height. As discussed above, the applicant's property is constrained with the creek and creek setback area at the rear portion of the lot. The applicant's project is intended to provide affordable single- family residences. The proposed residences are 1,152 square feet in size and designed in a compact form. The requested reduction in minimum setbacks would only affect proposed parcels within the existing property and the project has been designed to accommodate needed privacy between units and to provide adequate common and private open space consistent with General Plan residential project objectives (LU 2.2.12) to provide privacy for occupants and neighbors of the project. The Zoning Regulations permit the proposed exceptions with the Council's approval, and the reduced setbacks are consistent with all applicable fire and building codes. PH2-4 Council Agenda Report—MS 80-10 December 7,2010 Page 5 Side yard, height-setback reduction: The applicant is proposing a 5-foot setback adjacent to the property north of the project.The standard minimum required setback along this property line is 10 feet for buildings between 22-23 feet in height. The buildings are designed in a compact form and only the structures on the front two parcels require this setback reduction. The design of the buildings does not include upper level patios or decks which overlook onto the adjacent property. There would be ample separation between buildings on the adjacent property, since there is a driveway that would separate development on that parcel from the proposed project. The project is consistent with residential project objectives of General Plan Land Use Element Policy 2.2.12, to provide privacy for occupants and neighbors of the project. Density: The applicant is requesting an increase in density over standard R-2 zoning for each of the proposed common interest lots. The proposed lot sizes range from 1,963 square feet to 2,598 square feet. Under standard R-2 density calculations this would allow between .54 and .72 density units, which would allow a studio unit or one-bedroom unit on each lot, as proposed. If the site were developed without subdividing, two 2-bedroom units could be built along with one 1-bedroom unit. The applicant is proposing 1.5 density units per lot, which equates to three 3- bedroom units.. Affordable housing provisions of the Zoning Code allow the Council to approve increased density as part of an affordable housing proposal. The applicant is proposing a 100% affordable housing project and increased density is inclusive of the affordable units. As discussed above in Housing Element Policy, HE 2.4 and LU 2.4.2, this is a significant contribution toward City affordable housing goals. The applicant's proposed increase in density results in an incremental increase in bedroom count for each of the three common interest lots and does not result in development that is out of character or scale with surrounding development and is consistent with land use policy for compatible development(LU 2.2.10). 3. Subdivision Regulations The project is proposed to be developed with four separate common interest lots. Common interest lots may be developed in any size or shape, provided development standards are met. With the exception of the above requested deviations from development standards, the proposed project complies with applicable development and subdivision regulations including private open space, storage requirements, and laundry facilities. Environmental Review The proposed project is exempt from environmental review (Class 15, Minor Land Divisions, Section 15315 of CEQA Guidelines). PH2-5 Council Agenda Report—MS 80-10 December 7,2010 Page 6 CONCURRENCES The proposed project has been reviewed by City Departments involved in the development review process, including Fire, Utilities, Public Works and Administration, and recommended conditions of approval have been incorporated into the draft resolution of approval. 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. Continue review of the proposed subdivision with specific direction to the applicant and staff. 2. Approve a resolution recommending that the City Council deny the proposed subdivision, based on findings of inconsistency with the Subdivision Regulations and/or General Plan Policies as specified by the City Council. ATTACHMENTS 1. Vicinity Map 2. Applicant statement 3. Reduced scale project plans 4. Resolution T:\Council.Agenda Reports\Community Development CAR\2010\MS 80-10,3212 Rockview,Council Agenda Repon.doc PGI2-6 VICINITY MAP File No. 80=10 Attachment 2 LEONARD GRANT , ARCHITECT LICENSE NUMBER C25073I July 27, 2010 City of San Luis Obispo, California Planning Department 919 Palm St. San Luis.Obispo,CA 93401 Dear Brian Leveille, Thank you for accepting Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County's application fora proposed common interest subdivision with incentives and density bonuses of(3)residential lofts and(1)open space lot on an existing(1) parcel with and existing(1)single family residence to be demolished.This project is to be located at 3212 Rockview Place,APN 004583-017. Our proposed project would include(3) 1,152.square foot single family residences. Each residence has 3-bedrooms, 1-1/2 baths,and a 1-car garage that would include bicycle parking. All 3 homes are to be affordable at the extremely low and very low income levels and will be deed restricted as such.Zoning is R-2-S. We are requesting affordable housing incentives including a 50%density bonus that would facilitate a project viable for Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County(HFHSLOCO). In addition to the density bonus, we are applying for the following incentives: • Off-site parking for(1) guest parking space,based on a lot-by-lot parking calc(note that on an overall project basis,we are over-parked by (1) guest parking space) • Front yard setback for lot 1 of 10'-0" and lots 2&3 proposed to be 3'-7" (20'-0" required for each) • Relief from 2nd floor(yard building height) setback requirements Additionally, HFHSLOCO is requesting City funding in the amount of$250,000 for the purpose of land acquisition. Such funding may be provided by Affordable Housing Funds and CDBG funds. Once again,thank you for accepting our application and for your generous assistance with the preparation of our application. We are excited about the opportunity to provide more affordable housing in the City of San Luis Obispo, where the need is as strong as it is in any community in our County! Sincerely, Micah Smith,designer LGA Architecture Inc. 330 JAMES WAY, SUITE 260, PISMO BEACH. CA 03445 PHONE 803.773.7113 FAX 808.773.7118Q PH2-8 ATTACHMENT 2 Habitat a for Humanity' for San Luis Obispo County. Post Office Box 613 San Luis Obispo,CA 93406 187 Tank Farm Rd. #130B (805) 782-0687 kffa@hfhsloco.org •www.hfhslow.grg Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County-2006-2010 Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County,a registered 501(c)3 nonprofit organization(EIN#77- 0434147),was established as an affiliate of Habitat for Humanity International in 1997. San Luis Obispo County has a serious need for housing that is affordable to low-income homebuyers. The county has been the third least affordable small metropolitan area in the nation for the past seven years according to the National Association of Home Builders. It also ranks fourth in California in terms of severe housing cost burden with an incidence of severe burden of 36.4%. DataQuick reported a median sales price of$379,000 for a single family home in the county in 2009. The median sales price in the,city of San Luis Obispo was$470,000. To address this housing need,Habitat uses volunteer labor and tax-deductible donations of money,materials,and services to build and rehabilitate homes that are affordable to very low-income families. Homebuyers contribute 500 hours of self-help sweat equity to build their homes. Houses are sold for no profit and financed through affordable,no-interest first mortgages held by Habitat. Mortgages are issued over a fixed period,usually 25 -30 years and are structured to ensure that homeowners pay no more than 30%of their gross income for housing. Monthly mortgage payments are used to support the construction of more houses through the revolving Fund for Humanity. From 2006 through 2009,Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County built nine homes. One home is in Cambria,four are in Atascadero,and four in Grover Beach. The nine families include 17 adults and 28 children. The Habitat homeowners in these three cities are very low-income families with incomes between 25%and 50%of the area median income. They qualified on the basis of a need for better housing,the ability to pay a Habitat mortgage,and a willingness to complete the required hours of labor toward building their homes. Habitat provides the first,no-interest mortgage to the nine homeowners and services the additional mortgages. The home price and financing terms are structured to be affordable to very low-income homebuyers. The homes are deed-restricted allowing resale to very low-income homebuyers only. The other"silent"mortgages with local jurisdictions come due only if the terms of the deed restrictions are violated. Habitat first mortgages ensure that our homeowners pay no more than 30%of their gross income for mortgage principal,property taxes, and homeowners insurance. All of the nine homes were built with self-help and volunteer labor. Habitat homeowners are required to contribute 500 hours of self-help sweat equity to the construction of their homes. Habitat supervises the self- help work by the homeowners and volunteers and provides training for the homeowners in construction safety and home maintenance and repair. Habitat also offers homeowner workshops to provide counseling in budgeting and financial management,community services,and how to be a good neighbor. The Habitat homes in Atascadero and Grover Beach were built with green/energy efficient features, including photovoltaic systems. These features help to keep utility costs down for the low-income homeowners. These homes are LEED certified. We plan to incorporate green building features into the construction of the five homes in San Luis Obispo. Habitat incorporates universal design features into the homes it builds. Habitat for Humanity for San Luis Obispo County also operates two Restore Building Materials Thrift Stores in San Luis Obispo County. Revenue from Restore sales is a major source of funding for Habitat's homebuilding projects. Restore diverts usable materials from landfills,sells good quality materials at low cost to local customers,and provides training in construction safety and home maintenance for Habitat homeowners, volunteers,and others. 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(2010 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO APPROVING A FOUR-LOT PARCEL MAP WITH THREE RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND AFFORDABLE HOUSING INCENTIVES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3212 ROCKVIEW PLACE, MS 80-10 WHEREAS, the 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 December 7, 2010, pursuant to an application filed by Habitat for Humanity of San Luis Obispo County, applicant; and WHEREAS, the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has considered testimony,of the applicant, interested parties, and evaluation and recommendations by staff, and WHEREAS, the Community Development Director conducted a public hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on September 17, 2010, and recommended the Council grant final approval subdivision and affordable housing incentives. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Findings. The Council makes the following findings of consistency with City policies and regulations. 1. The design of the subdivision is consistent with the General Plan because the project is responsive to existing site conditions, will add to the City's affordable housing inventory, and be consistent with development objectives for the Medium-Density Residential Zone of the General Plan. 2. The site is physically suited for the proposed type of development allowed in the R-2 zone. With the exception of affordable housing incentives granted to the project, the common interest subdivision meets property development standards. 3. The site is physically suited for the subdivision and subsequent development on the site will have a minimal impact to surrounding properties because the project has been designed in scale and character with surrounding development. 4. The design of the tentative map is not likely to cause serious health problems, substantial environmental damage or substantially and unavoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, since the parcel split will occur within an already developed urban area and the approval of this subdivision does not grant any exceptions or variances from applicable zoning regulations or code requirements which would have any effect on wildlife or habitat. 5. The design of the subdivision will not conflict with easements for access through(or use of property within) the proposed subdivision since required easements will remain in place following the subdivision and will be applicable to the newly created parcels and code requirements require the recordation of new easements and the relocation of utilities PH2-17 1 Resolution No. [ ] - ATTACHMENT.4 Page 2 wherever necessary to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and Public Works Department Director. 6. The applicant's proposed project is 100% affordable and qualifies for the requested affordable housing incentives at the discretion of the Council per section 17.90 of the Municipal Code. SECTION 2. Environmental Determination. The City Council has determined that the project is categorically exempt from environmental review per CEQA Guidelines Class 15, Minor Land Divisions; Section 15315. SECTION 3. Action. The Council of the City of San Luis Obispo does hereby approve the minor subdivision at 3212 Rockview Place subject to the following conditions: 1. The subdivider shall dedicate a 6' wide public utility easement and a 10' wide street tree easement across the Rockview frontage. Said easements shall be adjacent to and contiguous with the public right-of-way line Parcel 1. 2. A public pedestrian easement shall be dedicated on the map for the ADA sidewalk extension at the driveway approach that will be located on Parcel 1. 3. A utility plan, street improvement and curb grade plan shall be submitted to the Public Works Director for review and approval. All grades, layout, staking and cut-sheets necessary for the construction of street paving and frontage improvements shall be the responsibility of the developer: 4. Separate utilities, including water, sewer; gas, electricity, telephone, and cable TV shall be served to each parcel to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director and serving utility companies. A private sewer main may be proposed to the satisfaction of the Building Official, Utilities Engineer, and Public Works Director. Wire utilities to new residences shall be underground. 5. Any easements including but not limited to provisions for all public and private utilities, access, drainage, common driveways, and maintenance of the same shall be shown on the final map. Said easements may be provided for in part or in total as blanket easements. 6. Development on the proposed parcels shall comply with the Waterway Management Plan Drainage Design Manual and the Floodplain Management Regulations. 7. The building plan submittal shall demonstrate that structures constructed on Parcel 3 or Parcel 4 will be located at least 1' above the 100-year flood elevation. 8. Vegetation Management: A vegetation management plan, necessary to reduce the threat of fire, shall be prepared by a registered professional forester or qualified landscape architect for Parcel 4. The plan shall include a maintenance element and the contact information for the responsible party for the maintenance. The City's PH2-18 Resolution No. [ ] ATTACHMENT 4 Page 3 Natural Resource Manager should be contacted regarding any species that may need to be protected. 9. Fire Protection Systems and Equipment: Fire protection systems shall be installed in accordance with the CFC and the California Building Code. An approved NFPA 13D system will be required for this project. Shop Drawings and Specifications shall be submitted for review and approval prior to installation. 10. Address Numbers: Approved address numbers shall be placed on all new buildings in such a position to be plainly visible and legible from the street fronting the property. Numbers shall be a minimum of 5" high x 1/2" stroke and be on a contrasting background. A monument sign showing the address of each building shall be prominently located as to be clearly visible from Rockview Place. 11. At the time of building permit submittal, plans shall identify storage areas for individual waste wheelers for trash, recycling and green waste for each unit_. If shared service is proposed, plans shall identify a common solid waste storage area for trash, recycling and green waste. 12. Plans shall include notation to abandon the lateral serving the existing residence per City standards. Upon motion of , seconded by , and on the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: The foregoing Resolution was adopted this day of 12010. Mayor David F. Romero ATTEST: Elaina Cano, City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: hristine Dietrick, City Attorney L""-<:'\Council Agenda Reports\Community Development CAR\2010WS 80-10(3212 Rockview)—Council Reso.doc PH2-19 KIMIMIRU ( AICs sRo n. W"1C-Ari-aa � �� HISTORY ON THE STREET WHERE YOU LIVE... FIRST STREETS IN SAN LUIS By Joseph A.Carotenuti TODAY IS SURROUNDED BY YESTERDAY.THERE IS A hint of history in plain view—literally—on most every street corner. For instance,Cal Poly—formally known as California Polytechnic University,San Luis Obispo—has had a fair share of historical prob- ing but not so with the neighborhood around the academic oasis. While the school is now over a century old,surrounding street names recall several prominent early pioneers.Each deserves—and will receive—a more complete biography,but here's some very brief notes on a few of the more famous. Put on a pair of comfortable shoes and start walking through time! The Graves family began locally when William J.married into the family of Jose de Jesus Pico,a cousin of California's last Mexican Governor.One of the earliest petitions to the then-Town of San Luis Obispo is his for property at the site of William Dana's Casa Grande...today's Court Street. A veteran of the Mexican-American War,he was one of only two lawyers in the newly designated County and later served as a judge and County Treasurer.A member-of both the State Assembly(1854)and Senate(1874),when Graves died in 1884,flags were flown at half-mast for 3 days—a sign of the community's esteem. A short block nearby remembers one of the earliest pioneers the County seat.Dr.William Williams Hays was born in Maryland, graduated from Georgetown University in 1861,studied at the Smith- sonian Institute and was chairman of the Town of San Luis Obispo's Board of Trustees(1870-72)as well as an avid meteorologist.His adobe home close to the Mission remains beneath years of careful restoration.Hays eventually moved to the area now bearing his name. An early proponent of care for the indigent,he was a founder and first director of the community's General Hospital.A man of many talents,for years he submitted weather data to the community's newspaper. Most histories of the County and City remember to note Walter Murray as a co-founder of the Tribune newspaper in 1859.Arriving here six year earlier,his service to the settlement included early efforts as a town trustee,lawyer,Assemblyman(1858)and County judge among numerous accomplishments.Born in England,a vet- eran of the Mexican-American War(Stevenson's Regiment),he has left a considerable amount of correspondence detailing life in the �K�1PIIl'Jl�1►111'� 1850s and 60s. Of particular historicar.m- One possible reason for the omission is likely began referring to fruit trees while portance are his newspaper articles of the the lack of interest in street names in the the expanse south went across land owned life and conditions of the early settlement earliest years of the community except an by Tomas Higuera and Johnson Avenue and county—a most interesting glimpse ordinance changing Mission to Monterey traverses some land originally owned by into the past.The terror of lawlessness led Street.Names were often more directional Charles H. Johnson. him to be one of the founders of the Vigi- than specific while others were named by lance Committee(1858). land developers...as happens today. Begin- Unfortunately,there is no current or- ning at the oldest municipal crossroads dinance even suggesting use of pioneer Probably the most recognizable local sur- —the corners of Monterey and Chorro names for streets and other public places. name on a statewide basis is Pacheco.Com- —few streets commemorate individuals or Remembering our civic ancestors would be ing to California with Mexican Governor families.There seems neither civic vanity an appropriate addition to the history of Echeandia in 1825,Romualdo married into , nor pride in personalizing street names. the community. the Carrillo family of Santa Barbara and Streets carrying family names simply desig- was one of two casualties in the Battle of nated the early-owners of the surrounding Learn More About It?Do you know the ori- Cahuenga Pass.His young widow,Dona Ra- property.Higuera(Spanish for"fig")in gin of your street name? mona,and her two sons entered local history the downtown area,for instance,most after her second marriage to Scotsman John Wilson who among his extensive land hold- ings included the Mission of St.Louis. Jose Antonio Romualdo,Jr.and his brother Mariano were educated in Hawaii and both played prominent roles in the civic and eco- nomic life of the area.Romualdo continued his political career and was elected Lieuten- ant Governor.He became California's only Hispanic governor(1875)to complete the term of Governor Newton Booth who went to Washington,D.C. From Sacramento to the Federal capital,he served three terms in the House of Representatives. Certainly,the premier land speculator and developer in the county was Chauncey Hatch Phillips.Arriving here in 1864,he first partnered with H.W.Warden(another street near Hawthorne School)to open the first bank in the county.Among a variety of land developments,he is most remembered for Templeton although there exists on older maps of San Luis Obispo a notation as to the "Phillips Addition."Phillips was responsible for dividing the Morro y Cayucos Rancho into town lots as well as a less successful attempt to do the same in Los Olivos.Loren Nicholson's Rails Across the Ranchos provides the best overview of the energetic entrepreneur's work to bring the railroad to and through the county. Other prominent names surrounded the University:Loomis,Henderson,Carpenter, Hathway,and Stenner.These(and many others)pay tribute to some of the earliest members of what was simply a little noticed settlement in the middle of the new state. There is one glaring omission for some sort of recognition near the university...Myron Angel.If there.is.one figure regarded as the"father"of the college,Angel's efforts to have some sort of institution of higher learning located on the central coast de- serves some remembrance.