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COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT MEMNUMBER:
FROM: Michael Multari, Community Development Director; Prepared By: Jeff Hoo
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Consideration of the PD ordinance and the preliminary development plan for a
5-story, mixed-use commercial project known as Court Street Center.
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Introduce to print the attached ordinance which: 1) certifies the project
EIR, 2) amends the zoning map as requested, and 3) approves the
preliminary PD plan subject to the recommended findings and conditions.
BACKGROUND
On February 21st, the council voted unanimously to certify the project's final EIR and to
rezone the site from C-C-H to C-C-H-PD. On a 4:1 vote (Councilmember Pinard dissenting),
the council continued the preliminary development plan to the March 7th meeting, with
direction to amend several conditions, and to report back on the feasibility of offsite
parking. These items are returning to council as a package for action on the PD
ordinance and preliminary development plan. Staff has revised the PD conditions per
council direction; and explored the feasibility of off-site parking in greater detail.
On July 5, 1988 the City Council voted 4-1 (Councilwoman Pinard voting no) to endorse the
project's preliminary design and use program, extend the Exclusive Negotiations Agreement
with the developer, and to authorize staff to proceed with environmental studies and
preliminary negotiations.
At its February 8th meeting, the Planning Commission took two actions: it recommended
council certification of the Final EIR on a 5-1 vote (Commr. Gerety dissenting); and
recommended on a 4-2 vote (Commrs. Gerety and Schmidt dissenting) that the council
certify the final EIR, rezone the site to C-C-H-PD, and approve the preliminary plan. At
its December 19, 1988 meeting the Architectural Review Commission supported the design
concept, including building scale, massing, and height; and requested restudy of several
important areas (discussed further below).
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS
The project's final EIR summarizes potential adverse impacts and includes mitigation
measures in Table 1.1-1, beginning on page 1-4 of the EIR. It concludes that the project
would have significant impacts, and that mitigation measures were available to reduce
most of the impacts below significant levels. It also concludes that certain. impacts
cannot be entirely mitigated. These are: downtown parking supply/demand, sunlight and
view blockage for properties along the west side of Court Street, potential disturbance
of the undercity creek culvert, demand on fire protection services, and temporary
construction noise. It also notes that cumulative 'traf f ic noise along Monterey Street is
likely with or without the proposed project, and is not a project related impact.
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING THE RECOMMENDED ACTION
In 1984 the Cit Council initiated a
y program leading to the eventual redevelopment of
this key downtown lot. The city was under no obligation then, nor is it now, to lease,
sell, or develop the site. There is no specific deadline for acting on the request;
however, if the city postpones action on the request indefinitely, the current project /
may be significantly delayed or may become infeasible.
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Situation
Interwest Investment Group has requested PD rezoning of a downtown site for a five-story
commercial project. The proposed mixed-use project, known as the Court Street Center, is
proposed on a 2/3 acre, city-owned lot bordered by Court, Osos, Higuera, and Monterey
Streets. The applicant has requested PD rezoning to allow a 78 foot tall building where
60 feet (50 feet plus 10 feet for steeples, equipment and similar projections) is
normally allowed.
The project is of considerable importance to the city, and as such, has required
extensive study and hearings. Before construction could begin, these additional public
hearings will be necessary: 1) Cultural Heritage Committee evaluation; 2)
Architectural Review Commission approval; 3) Partial Court Street abandonment; 4)
Planning Commission and City Council approval of the precise PD plan; and 5) Council
approval of a ground lease between the City and the Developer.
Pertinent Data
Project Address: 999 Monterey Street
Applicant: Interwest Investment Group, Inc.
Property Owner: City of San Luis Obispo
Zoning: C-C-H-PD pending
General Plan: Central-Commercial, Historical Preservation Zone
Environmental Status: Final EIR has been completed and distributed for public review.
Summary
The project's basic design and land use programs appear consistent with the Council's
conceptual approval, the General Plan and Goals for Downtown, and with the city's
objectives as outlined in the Court Street Center Request For Qualifications. Several
issues, including exterior architectural treatement, Court Street and parking garage
design details need further study and refinement; however with the revised conditions of
approval, staff believes the key issues are sufficiently resolved to act on the
preliminary PD plan.
Additional information will be needed before the Council reviews the ground lease and
precise PD plans: a retail management/marketing plan, updated financial information,
revised parking garage plans, and an evaluation of the proposed lease by the city's
economic consultant. Staff's recommended strategy is to determine if the preliminary PD
plan is consistent with council objective's; and if it is, consider the proposed
conditions and revise them as necessary to allow the applicant to proceed with detailed
architectural design and financial planning. This approach will help establish
performance standards for the project, and provide direction to the applicant and staff.
Council-initiated Chances
At the last hearing, councilmembers took two of three actions necessary to proceed with
the project; however formal action on the PD ordinance was not taken. The preliminary
development plan was continued to allow changes to several conditions, and to clarify the
feasibility of off-site parking. ��
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With regard to the conditions, council concerns focused on Osos Street widening, offsite
parking, Court Street loading and delivery, provision of public restrooms, public access
to office level balconies, placement of mast arms on the building, and the need for
council review of the final PD development plan. Changes to conditions are summarized
below:
-p. 1, condition 1: "Osos Street widening" deleted from final PD plan requirements.
-p. 2, condition 6: Added "public art" and "public restrooms" to the amenities
required in the building.
-p. 2, condition 10: Deleted signal mast arms to be mounted on the building.
-p. 4, condition 15: To increase the feasibility of offsite parking, deleted the
requirement that it be within 500 feet of the project.
-p. 5, condition 16: Deleted the requirement for Osos Street widening.
-p. 5, condition 18: Delete "loading, and delivery" from Court Street design
requirements. Most councilmembers felt Court Street should be
used primarily as a pedestrian corridor, and wanted to see
_ - loading and deliveries made from Higuera and Monterey Streets.
Trash pick-up would continue to be from the south end of Court
Street.
-p. 9, condition 53: Deleted provision for loading and delivery hours in Court
Street.
-p. 9, condition 54: Modified to read "Precise development plan shall be submitted
for Planning Commission and City Council review and approval
prior to building permit issuance.
-p. 9, condition 55: Modified to read "Public access to ("all" deleted) upper story
open areas (eg. view decks and balconies) should be provided to
the maximum extent practical; provisions for such public access
shall be included in the precise plan and lease agreement."
The ordinance has also been modified to reflect the council's previous action to certify
the EIR and rezone the site to C-C-H-PD. The following mitigation measures on Table
1.1-1 (Exhibit C) are changed by reference:
-p.1-6: Osos Street widening deleted due to concerns that it would not be effective,
and may exacerbate traffic congestion by accomodating added truck traffic.
-p.1-7: Existing trees may be replaced in-kind on another site if relocation
determined to be horticulturally infeasible.
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Staff Report
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Offsite Parking
At the previous hearing, councilmembers expressed preference for off-site parking instead
of the proposed on-site parking. Traffic circulation, floodproofing, space efficiency,
construction cost, potential effect on undercity culvert, and motorist convenience and
safety were cited as possible problems with on-site parking. Staff and the applicant
agree that off-site parking is desirable, but due to the time and cost involved in
developing it, feel that a combined strategy of on- and off-site parking should be
pursued. Staff believes that the above concerns can be resolved, and addressed in the
precise plan to come back for council review.
After meeting with the developers of the proposed Court Street Center and the French
Pavillion, staff has concluded that: 1) on-site parking should be retained, and 2) an
off-site parking facility cannot feasibly be included in Court Street Center at this
time. The site accross Higuera Street is well located to serve Court Street Center and
other downtown projects, and a multi-level parking facility appears physically possible
at this location. Due to the complexity and cost of land acquisition, assembly, and
financing, offsite parking will probably require participation by the city and other
downtown property owners. The developer doesn't own or have a purchase option on the
property. Hence, it is highly unlikely that off-site parking could be developed in the
near term.
The developer has pledged to actively pursue off-site parking, and has offered to "front
the developmental expenses involved in preparing conceptual plans and conceptual
agreements. Further, the developer expects that off-site parking could be ready within
five years, provided the city actively participated in its development. The developer of
French Pavillion has also expressed interest in this approach. If the council supports
this approach, it should direct staff and the developer to initiate formal discussions
with the parties involved, and return within six months for a council study session and
additional council direction.
The Court Street Center Request For Qualification outlined the city's expectations for
for parking:
The parking requirement may be met in several ways. These include providing the
parking on-site, leasing or purchasing spaces off-site but within 500 feet of the
use, or through participation in the city's downtown parking program."
Staff believes that this flexible approach toward meeting parking requirements is the
preferred strategy because: 1) Existing surface public parking is replaced on-site,
concurrent with development; 2) Economic feasibility of the project is enhanced by
providing some on-site parking; 3) The city receives almost one million dollars in
in-lieu parking fees which can be used to develop off-site parking near the project; and
4) By including two levels of subterranean parking, the option for off-site parking is
retained. However if it is not included with the project, on-site parking cannot be
added later once the project's built.
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City standards require 244 spaces for the project. The applicant still proposes at least
140 parking spaces onsite, with the balance of the requirement met through in-lieu
parking fees, development of off-site parking or other measures equal in value to the
required in-lieu fee contribution. The applicant still intends to pursue a joint use
parking facility which could serve Court Street Center and other downtown uses. However
it is not guaranteed, nor is it part of the proposal at this time.
Preliminary study by Public Works and the applicant's parking consultant suggests that
the offsite parking is feasible. Property acquisition, design, environmental study, and
public review will probably require at least twelve months. In the interim, the
applicant intends to proceed with on-site parking, retaining the option of:l) developing
the off-site parking instead of on-site, if possible; and 2) developing off-site spaces
in addition to on-site parking.
Condition 15 lists five options for meeting parking requirements. This approach is
consistent with the city's downtown parking regulations, and the Court Street Center
RFQ. As a minimum, the applicant is expected to replace the existing public parking
spaces by providing 118 public parking spaces on-site, and pay in-lieu parking fees for
the other 244 spaces. Preliminary parking garage designs indicate that the actual number
provided will be about 140 parking spaces.
Historically, on-site parking has not been provided for most downtown buildings. This
project exceeds city standards by providing on-site parking, and by including a
transportation systems management program to encourage use of alternative
transportation. The project will increase the net parking deficit downtown. Staff views
this primarily as a policy question, involving several complex issues. Some key
considerations include:
A. The council has established downtown parking policies and Capital Improvement
Program to balance parking needs with economic growth, and this project appears
consistent with those policies;
B. One public parking structure has been completed, and an additional structure is
scheduled to be completed by late 1990. Should public parking continue to expand
downtown to accommodate downtown infill and intensification; or should the city
pursue a combination of parking strategies which also rely on peripheral parking
facilities and alternative transportation.
C. If downtown parking requirements or in-lieu fees are inadequate, they should be
re-evaluated and if need be, revised to apply to all projects in the C-C zone.
D. The project offers significant public benefits, including public open space,
public art gallery, street and utility upgrades, parking, child care facilities,
public art, landscaping and other pedestrian amenities. These amenities would not
be economically feasible if the project were required to to provide all of its
required parking on- or off-site. It is difficult to translate these community
benefits into quantitative terms. In balance, staff believes these public
benefits will enhance downtown, and outweigh the possible disadvantages of not
providing more parking.
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From the public's viewpoint, there may be an initial reluctance to use underground
parking. It is new to San Luis Obispo, and must be properly designed, maintained, and
staffed to resolve security and public safety concerns. Staff believes that the
underground parking can be designed for public convenience and safety. Before the
project can be built, the precise plan will need to show how this will be accomplished.
Floodproofing, security measures, proper signage and lighting, and special management
procedures will be necessary to assure safe operation of the parking facility.
ALTERNATIVES
1. Adopt the attached ordinance which certifies the EIR, rezones the site as
requested, and approves the preliminary PD plan, including on-site parking.
Staff supports this action since it appears that the project is consistent with
the city's objectives for the Court Street Site, and will allow architectural
design, tenant marketing, and financial planning to proceed. This will not be a
final approval action. Under the terms of the city's Exclusive Negotiations
Agreement, either the City or the developer may withdraw from the project until a
lease agreement is consummated. Lease negotiations have not yet begun, and a
draft lease will come back for discussion and if determined appropriate, final
council action.
2. Introduce the ordinance to print as above, but with on-site parking deleted.
This action would allow widening of Court Street, and resolve concerns with
security and floodproofing. Without the concurrent development of off-site
parking nearby, this action may jeopardize the project's economic feasibility, and
place even greater demands on downtown parking.
3. Continue the item with direction to staff and the applicant. The project is
not subject to processing deadlines, and may be continued indefinitely or to a
date certain. However due to the length of the review process, timely council
action on the PD request is recommended. Indefinite continuance could pose
financial hardship for the applicant, and could significantly delay or cancel this
proposal.
3. Deny the proposed rezoning and preliminary plan. If the council determines
that the project would adversely affect public health, safety, or welfare; or that
it is inconsistent with the General Plan or other applicable city regulations or
policies, it may either suggest modifications to resolve such conflicts, or it may
deny the proposed PD.
FISCAL IMPACTS
Depending on the nature of the proposed ground lease agreement with the developer, the
City could realize significant long-term fiscal benefits in terms of increased sales tax
receipts, lease payments, and related revenues depending on the nature and degree of city
equity participation. In committing the property for long-term ground lease and
mixed-use commercial development, it loses the option of selling or redeveloping the lot
for other public uses.
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Ground lease negotiations would begin after the project design and amenities are fixed
through PD approval. A detailed pro forma, documenting the project's fiscal implications
for the city, would be required prior to final city action on the lease. Council lease
negotiations would involve future study sessions, and lease approval would require
separate council hearings and final action.
CONCURRENCES
Public Works, Police, Fire and the City Attorney have reviewed the project, and their
concerns and requirements are addressed in the recommended conditions.
RECOMMENDATION
Introduce to print the attached ordinance, Exhibit "A", which: 1) certifies the Final
EIR; 2) amends the zoning map from C-C-H to C-C-H-PD; and 3) approves the planned
development Preliminary Plan PD 1418, subject to the recommended findings and conditions.
ATTACHMENTS
-Draft Ordinance, Exhibit "A"
-Rezoning Map, Exhibit "B"
-EIR Mitigation Measures, Exhibit "C"
-Recommended Findings and Conditions, Exhibit "D"
-Letter; From Developer
-PD Application and Documentation
-Letter From SLO Arts Council
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Ey"XHIBIT A
ORDINANCE NO. (1989 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO CERTIFYING
THE FINAL EIR, AMENDING THE ZONING MAP FROM C-C-H TO C-C-H-PD,
AND APPROVING THE PLANNED DEVELOPMENT PRELIMINARY PLAN (PD 1418)
FOR COURT STREET CENTER, 999 MONTEREY STREET
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning and development plan have been evaluated in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act and the City's Environmental Impact
Guidelines, and an Environmental Impact Report prepared to address potentially
significant environmental effects and recommend appropriate mitigations, where feasible;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held hearings to consider
the final environmental impact report and requested planned development rezoning and
preliminary development plan for a 5-story, mixed-use commercial project known as Court
Street Center, in accordance with Section 65800 et; seq. of the Government Code; and on
February 21, 1989 voted to certify the Final EIR and to rezone the site to C-C-H-PD;and
WHEREAS, the proposed rezoning and development plan will promote public health,
safety, and general welfare by providing onsite parking, public amenities and public open
space, utility, fire protection, and street improvements, and by enhancing retailing,
office, and recreational opportunities in the downtown; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment promotes the public health, safety, and welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as
follows:
SECTION 1. That the Zoning Map shall shall be amended as shown on Exhibit "B"
attached hereto and made a part of this ordinance by reference.
SECTION 2. After City Council review and consideration, the council hereby certifies
that the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Court Street Center has been completed
in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the city's Environmental
Guidelines.
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The project shall comply with recommended mitigation measures shown on Exhibit "C", as
listed in Table 1.1-1 of the EIR, with the exception of the recommended widening of Osos
Street and mandatory relocation of street trees, which were determined to be
inappropriate and unecessary to protect public health or safety or otherwise comply with
CEQA requirements.
SECTION 3. The proposed rezoning and preliminary plan, PD 1418 is approved subject
to the findings and conditions listed in Exhibit "D" attached hereto, and which are
included herein by reference.
SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, together with
the council votes 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. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on file in the
office of the City Clerk on and after the date following introduction and passage to
print.and shall be available to any interested member of the public.
INTRODUCED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, at its meeting held on
the day of 1989, on motion of
seconded by and on
the following roll call vote:
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AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
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ATTEST:
City Clerk.
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TABLE 1 .1-1 . SUMMARY OF PROJECT IMPACTS AND MITIGATION MEASURES I
IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
PLANNING AND LAND USE (Section 3.1)
Adjacent residents would be In addition to measures incorporated
impacted by the project's bulls, as part of the project design,
noise and incompatibility of uses. second floor vents should be directed
to the building roof, if architect-
urally viable, to minimize restaurant
noise and improve views from the east
- side of Court Street.
There would be an intensification Stores within the project should
of project site/floor area ratios, remain open later than the evening
retail sales, traffic, public rush hour and employers should
service demands and noise resulting encourage workers to use flex hours
from the development of new and in order to reduce P.M. peak hour
expanded services businesses. traffic.
Bike racks and bus stop amenities
should be incorporated into the
project plans, to encourage alternate
modes of transportation.
Earthmoving, hauling, demolition Minimize construction dust through
and other construction activities following the measures listed in
would result in temporary localized Table 3.1-2 (as recommended by the
impacts including construction dust San Luis Obispo Air Pollution Control
and mud in project area streets. District).
Mud should be removed from the tire
treads of earthmoving equipment
before allowing them to traverse
project area streets.
Minimum 20 foot wide pedestrian and
delivery access to the businesses
fronting Court Street should be
maintained by fencing the
construction site.
TRAFFIC CIRCULATION AND PARLM
(Section 3.2)
Removal of the existing parking lot The developer should provide a
and construction of the proposed remote
off-siteto the parkinect fa by ay
project would increase net parkinglinked
demand by 222 spaces. shuttle bus or located on an existing
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
bus route. Reserve use of 118
project parking spaces for short term
public parking to replace the
existing 118 space lot, and require
project related employees to utilize
the off-site parking facility; or
The developer should increase the
size of the proposed parking facility
and decrease project office and
retail uses to obtain a balanced
project where proposed parking meets
project demand; or
The developer should provide an Please
off-site parking facility as see
originally proposed; or Commer.
G.5
A transportation systems management
plan should be instituted for the
project to reduce parking demand.
This could include mandatory
carpooliag, subsidies to office
employees for use of transit and the
provision of vans or jitneys for
employee commute vanpooliag; or
In lieu parking fees should be
increased to offset the actual cost
of providing parking in the downtown
area, or the developer should provide
a combination of in lieu parking
fees, on-site and off-site parking
which is sufficient to meet the unmet
parking demand.
In addition to the above measures,
the City could pursue development of
additional parking spaces in the
northeast portion of the core
downtown area.
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
The existing Osos Street roadway The City should widen Osos Street by lease
does not contain adequate turning six feet to improve roadway geo- see I
space for large vehicles. metrics at the intersections of Comment
Osos Street with Higuera and Monterey G.6 `
Streets. This widening would not
completely eliminate encroachment of
trucks into opposing lanes.
The proposed site design and In addition to standard City design
parking garage layout could cause reviews, the parking garage layout
sight distance problems and garage should be evaluated by a parking
congestion. consultant to ensure adequate aisle
widths and geometrics are provided
for the safe and efficient flow of
traffic.
The driveway aprons on Court Street rlease
should be of sufficient width toee
allow delivery trucks to easily EommenO
access it. .3
The project would increase down- The developer should provide adequate
town traffic volumes. signage to clearly indicate when
packing is available and any
restrictions to types of users.
The developer should require all
service vehicles to arrive and depart
from the site during off peak
periods.
The developer should coordinate with I
San Luis Obispo Transit during
project design and provide transit
stops/shelters as appropriate to
promote the use of transit.
The developer should promote the use
of public transit by displaying
transit related information in
offices and retail stores and the
health club.
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
VISUAL AND AESTHETIC QUALITY
(Section 3.3)
Visual impacts of the project The 12.existing street trees should
present design constraints and be relocated to a City park or other
opportunities. public location.
Passive and active solar space and
water heating systems should be
incorporated into the project design
policy.
The proposed structure's exterior
color and materials should be .a
light, nonabsorbing hue with a
noureflective finish to minimize
glare. j
South and west facing facades and Please
Buildings on the west side of see
Court Street would have their rooflines of the proposed building
views blocked and sunlight should be stepped back to increase coG. enc
c reduced by the project structure. nt
Court Street sunlight. C.30
HYDROLOGY (Section 3.4)
The potential exists for soil Appropriate erosion control devices
erosion and sedimentation of the should be utilized to retain sediment
storm drainage system during the within the project area during the
construction period when soils are contruction period.
left unprotected.
Flooding hazards in the parking The underground structure should be Please
garage from large storms have floodproofed by elevating the see
the potential to impact life accesses one foot above the base Comment
and property. level of the one hundred year flood. C.33
All vehicles should be removed and
personnel evacuated from the facility
at the first sign of flooding of San
Luis Obispo Creek.
Evacuation procedures and signs
should be clearly marked throughout
the underground facility.
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
The culvert wall at the underground
site should be inspected periodically
by a qualified structural engineer
for cracks, leaks, or other weak-
nesses.
The structural competency of the A licensed structural engineer should Please
undercity culvert has the potential conduct a comprehensive geotechnical see
to be significantly impacted by study further identifying and
Commei
excavation and construction of evaluating both construction related
C.32
the project. and long term impacts to the culvert
structure.
The developer should repair, rein-
force or reconstruct the culvert as
necessary to protect culvert capacity
and long term utility.
Protection of San Luis Obispo All storm drain inlets should be
Creek water quality presents periodically cleaned and maintained
design requirements. to ensure proper functioning.
Flapgates or valves should be
installed in the project's storm
drainage system to prevent San Luis
Creek waters from backing up in the
garage during high creek flows.
GEOLOGY (Section 3.5)
High groundwater and typical seismic Temporary and permanent control of
conditions of the site present groundwater during and following
potential design constraints and construction should be provided.
requirements. Where the basement extends below
water level, subdrains and
waterproofing should be provided to
reduce hydrostatic uplift forces.
A blanket drain at the bottom of the
excavation should be considered to
provide temporary dewatering below
the floor slab during construction.
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
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Additional specific engineering
recommendations as required by the
UBC, Seismic and Safety Element of
the City's General Plan and as
proposed by the geotechnical
engineers should be incorporated
into the final designs of the
proposed development.
PUBLIC SERVICES (Section 3.T)
The proposed structure would Crime prevention measures and
incrementally increase demand for standards
such
aas adequass te
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police protection services. lightingr and
pay phones With 911 capability per
level in the parking garage should be
installed.
The parking garage access should be
properly designed andcontrolled to
assure proper traffic flow to and
from the streets.
A parking garage attendent or ticket
validation system is recommended to
avoid unauthorized parking.
The proposed project would Project construction should conform Please
incrementally increase the to the "high rise package" code see
demand for fire protection requirements as outlined on page Comment
services. 3.T-5.
In addition to standard fire code
requirements, emergency response
traffic congestion controllers should
be installed at the following project
area intersections: Marsh and
Chorro, Marsh and Morro, Marsh and
Broad, Monterey and Morro, Marsh and
Osos, Osos and Higuera, Chorro and
Palm, and Chorro and Monterey.
Emergency communication should be
improved by two mobile telephones
being provided by the developer to
the Fire Department_
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
The proposed project is expected In addition to the developer meeting
to require 35.6 AFY or 27.4 the City's standard water and
percent of the City's potential wastewater service requirements and
water supply. Water Allocation Regulations, an
overall water conservation program
should be developed.
NOISE (Section 3.8)
Construction noise will signif= To mitigate construction noise
icantly impact both residential impacts portable shrouds or temporary
and commercial users in the project fencing around the equipment should
vicinity. be considered.
Construction activities at the
project site should be restricted to
the weekday hours of 7:00 A.M. to
7:00 P.M. to minimize disturbance to
local residents.
The public should be informed of
proposed construction timelines and f
noise complaint procedures to
minimize potential annoyance related
to construction noise. This is
especially important for Anderson
Hotel occupants and business owners � .
located within a few hundred feet of
construction activity. Noise related
complaints should be directed to the
City Community Development
Department. I
Cumulative year 2008 traffic noise Noise impacts at the Anderson Pleas(
would potentially increase area Hotel, from projected cumulative see .
noise up to two dBA in the project traffic volumes, would be avoidable Gomm
area. This isnot considered to be provided retrofit measures affecting
a project related impact. the hotel were used on windows along
the Monterey Street side of the
hotel. This is not considered to be
a project related mitigation. {�
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The loading and enclosed trash areas To reduce noise impacts created by Please II
which are planned to be built near the trucks at the loading area, it is see
existing hotel have the potential to recommended that the overhead sur- Comment
impact adjacent residents. face of that area be lined with G.10
acoustical absorptive treatment, with
a performance rating of at least NRC
(Noise Reduction Coefficient) 0.7.
Suitable materials would include Type
703 unfaced boards one inch or
thicker, by Owens Corning Fiberglass
Corporation.
The hours of loading dock operation
and truck deliveries should be
limited to the hours of 8:00 A.M. to
10:00 P.M.
Consideration should be given to
routing of truck traffic so as to
minimize the extent of passbys along
the Anderson Hotel, by entering and
exiting via Higuera Street.
Building equipment and operational To minimize the transmission of
project noise would disturb the music and other sounds created at
Anderson Hotel residents. game or aerobics sessions, it is
recommended that windows at the
exercise areas be of the fixed type.
If these are operable, however, they
should be maintained in a closed
condition during aerobics periods.
The windows should have a sound
insulation rating of at least Sound
Transmission Class (STC) 25, and
should have effective weather seals
around the perimeter.
To reduce noise transmitted from the
kitchen to the exterior, any. kitchen
vents opening to the west side of the
project building should be lined with
one inch ductliner or acoustical
equivalent or should be routed to the
roof.
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IMPACT MITIGATION MEASURES
Rooftop equipment should be shielded
to muffle ventilation and air
conditioning equipment related noise.
CULTURAL RESOURCES (Section 3.9)
Archaeological and historical In addition to standard City review
resources are likely to be processes, an evaluation by the
present. City's Cultural Heritage Commission,
focusing on the project's compati-
bility with vicinity historic
structures and. its archaeological
testing program, should occur and its
recommendations should be adhered to.
An archaeological subsurface testing
program should be performed by a
qualified archaeologist to determine
the contents, the integrity (if it is
disturbed) , and overall significance
of any archaeological deposits.
CThe developer and the contractor
should clearly establish, in advance
of demolition and site preparation,
how to accommodate potential delays
to the proposed construction
schedules and a prolonged reduction
in downtown parking should signifi-
cant cultural resources be found.
Appropriate clauses to respond to
such delays should then be inserted
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FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS FOR APPROVAL OF
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING PD 1418, COMMONLY KNOWN AS
COURT STREET CENTER, 999 MONTEREY STREET
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1. The proposed uses will not adversely affect the health, safety, and welfare of
persons residing or working on the site or in the vicinity.
2. The uses are appropriate at the proposed location and will be compatible with
surrounding land uses.
3. The proposed project conforms to the General Plan and Goals For Downtown.
4. The Court Street Center Final EIR adequately addresses the projects potential
environmental impacts, and complies with the city's Environmental Guidelines and the
California Environmental Quality Act as amended.
5. Significant environment impacts resulting from the project will be mitigated to
acceptable levels through the inclusion of mitigation measures listed in Table 1.1-1.
of the Court Street EIR, and incorporated into the recommended conditions of
approval; or that potential impacts in connection with parking, construction and
traffic noise, view and sunlight blockage, undercity culvert stability, and fire
protection are either unavoidable, or substantially mitigated and are acceptable due
to.the following overriding considerations:
A. Public benefits provided by the proposed project, including on-site public
parking, significant public open space, child care facilities, direct and
indirect economic benefits to downtown, and street and utility improvements
outweigh the unavoidable adverse environmental effects.
B. Providing the total number of required parking spaces on-site would make the
project infeasible, and would be inconsistent with Zoning Regulations and city
policies regarding parking requirements in the C-C zone.
C. The unavoidable adverse impact of construction noise is temporary in nature and
can be substantially mitigated by implementation of a construction management
plan including which regulates hours of construction, noise reduction measures,
and a complaint resolution process.
D. Traffic noise impacts are the result of citywide and regional traffic increases,
and are not substantially project related.
E. Structural condition of the undercity culvert will be evaluated by a qualified
professional, and appropriate measures included in the project design to protect
the culvert.
Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 2
6. The planned development meets the following criterion, as required by Section
17.62.040 of the Zoning Regulations:
A. The proposed project provides exceptional public benefits such as parking,
open space, landscaping, public art, and other special amenities which would
not be feasible under conventional development standards.
Conditions
Plans. Studies. Aereements
1. Within six months of preliminary development plan approval, the applicant shall
file a final development plan as required by the Zoning Regulations, and
incorporate site development and architectural plans, landscaping improvements,
development phasing plans, partial Court Street abandonment.and improvement plans;
and public street and utility improvement plans.
2. Prior to building permit issuance, the applicant shall apply for partial street
abandonment of Court Street, and the City Council shall have adopted a final
resolution of abandonment as shown in the final PD development plan.
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3. Applicant shall enter into a long-term ground lease with the City specifying the
terms and conditions of the planned development, proposed land uses, building
management procedures, retail marketing plan, lease payment and/or equity
participation provisions, use of public spaces or amenities, and such other
components as reasonably necessary to identify the rights and responsibilities of
the parties in the lease, to the approval of the City Administrative Officer.
4. Prior to construction permit issuance, applicant shall provide the City with a
financial statement including pro forma, names and addresses of financial
participants; and tenant lease commitments, to the approval of the City
Administrative Officer.
Desien Features
5. Court Street shall be designed as a pedestrian mall with emergency and service
vehicle access, and shall include decorative paving, landscape planting,
decorative lighting and signage, public art, and similar architectural features to
enhance its appearance and function, to the approval of the Architectural Review
Commission, City Engineer, and Fire Marshal.
6. Public amenities shall be provided in conformance with the final PD plan,
including but not limited to interior atrium, public art, child care facility,
public balconies, art gallery, and public parking facilities; to the approval of
the Community Development Director.
O7. A combination of building setbacks, balconies, wall openings, and similar
architectural features shall be used to provide a stepped building profile, in
conformance with the final PD plan and to the approval of the Architectural Review
Commission.
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Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 3
S. Applicant shall relocate existing trees and memorial placques to another suitable
site in the city. Where relocation is determined to be horticulturally infeasible
by the City Arborist, the developer shall plant two 36" box sized replacement
trees offsite for each tree removed. Tree type and placement shall be to the
approval of the Tree Committee.
9. Lap pool shall be solar heated, and passive or active solar space and water
heating shall be used, and natural ventillation shall be used to the maximum
extent feasible; or the applicant shall demonstrate why such heating is
infeasible, to the approval of the Community Development Director.
10. Building design shall architecturally incorporate traffic signal controllers at
the Monterey and Osos Street, and Higuera and Osos street intersections.
11. Mid-block bulbouts shall be installed on both sides of Monterey Street at Court
Street, consistent with the city's Downtown Improvement Manual and to the approval
of the City Engineer. If offsite parking is provided, applicant shall also
provide a mid-block bulbout on both sides of Higuera Street at Court Street, to
the approval of the City Engineer.
12. Project shall require Architectural Review Commission approval. At such review,
the commission should pay special attention to signing, building setbacks and J
massing, colors and materials, Court Street pedestrian mall design, lighting,
underground garage security measures, and noise and privacy separation between the
project and the adjacent residential use.
13. Project shall include a public art gallery or other public use or non-profit
cultural facility with a net floor area of not less than 1,200 square feet.
Applicant or a non-profit arts organization shall be responsible for gallery
operation and maintenance, to the approval of the Community Development Director.
14. Mission-style sidewalks, curbs, gutters shall be provided on Higuera, Monterey,
and Osos Street frontages.
Parkine and Circulation
15. The project shall provide parking in conformance with city standards.. As
proposed, 244 vehicle parking spaces are required for the planned uses, plus an
additional 118 vehicle parking spaces to replace the existing public parking lot,
for a total parking requirement of 362 vehicle parking spaces, plus 18 motorcycle
and 18 bicycle parking spaces. Parking requirements may be met as follows:
A. Applicant providing not less than 118 public vehicle parking spaces plus
bicycle and motorcycle parking on-site, with the balance of the parking
requirement met through payment of in-lieu parking fees in one lump sum
payment to the City;.or
B. Applicant providing not less than 118 public vehicle parking spaces plus the
required number of bicycle and motorcycle parking spaces off-site, with the
balance of the parking requirement met through payment of in-lieu parking
fees in one lump sum payment to the City; or
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Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 4
C. Applicant to provide not less than 118 public vehicle parking spaces and
required number of bicycle and motorcycle spaces on- or off-site as provided
above, with the balance of the parking requirement met through development
of additional downtown parking or enhancement. of public transit facilities
or programs, in an amount equal to the in-lieu fees otherwise required; or
D. Lease or purchase of the total required parking spaces in a commonly held
and maintained off-site parking public or private parking lot to serve the
project., or
E. A combination of the above measures or other measures acceptable to the City
Council which meet the intent of the city's downtown parking regulations
(SLOMC 17.42.020), and provides replacement parking for the existing
118-space surface parking lot.
16. Applicant install or repair frontage improvements along the west side of Osos
Street, including sidewalks, curbs, and pavement, to the approval of the City
Engineer.
17. Applicant shall install fifteen-foot radius curb returns at the westerly corner of
O Higuera and Osos Streets, and at the southerly corner of Higuera and Osos Streets,
to the approval of the City Engineer.
18. Court Street shall be designed as a one-way street with a minimum width of 25
feet, and shall be at least 30 feet wide for at least 80 feet of its length. It
shall be designed to accommodate trash pick-up and emergency vehicles, with
traffic control devices to limit its use to authorized vehicles, to the approval
of the City Engineer and Fire Marshal.
19. Applicant shall repair streets and other right-of-way improvements damaged during
construction, including pavement, curb, gutter, sidewalk, signs, traffic signal
controllers, street lights, street trees, and utilities, to the approval of the
City Engineer.
20. Enclosed bicycle lockers shall be available, free of charge, to all employees. A
minimum of 15 lockers shall be located on-site, to the approval of the Community
Development Director. Employees shall be notified of locker availability at least
semi-annually, and the applicant shall be responsible for administering the
bicycle locker program.
21. Showers and clothing lockers shall be available free of charge to all employees
who bicycle to work on a regular basis (at least three days per week). Employees
shall be notified of the availability of showers and clothing lockers at least
semi-annually, and the applicant shall be responsible for providing and
maintaining at least four shower stalls and thirty clothing lockers on site.
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Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 5
22. Applicant shall institute a transportation systems management plan to reduce
parking demand, to the approval of the Community Development Director. The plan
shall include no less than two of the following measures: subsidies to employees
using public transit, provision of vehicles or subsidizing.employee carpools of
two or more persons, hour or pay incentives for employees using alternative
transportation, and employee information programs on alternative transportation
programs. Evidence of compliance with the plan shall be submitted to the Director
annually, and the plan shall include a provision for fines for non-compliance.
23. Applicant shall provide a permanent transportation bulletin board, coupled with a
literature display in at least five prominent locations describing alternative
transportation available, to the approval of the Transit Manager.
24. Applicant shall coordinate with Transit Manager during project design and
construction to provide a transit shelter on or near the site.
25. In addition to standard City design.reviews, the parking garage layout shall be
evaluated by a parking consultant to ensure adequate aisle and space widths and
geometrics are provided for the safe and efficient flow of traffic, and the
results of the evaluation submitted to the City prior to building permit issuance.
Utilities-
26. Applicant shall install the following water main improvements, to the approval of
the Utilities Engineer:
a. Replace 4" water main in Higuera Street with a 10" main between Osos and
Court Streets.
b. Replace 6" water main in Monterey Street with a 10" main between Osos and
Morro Streets.
Note: City plans to install an 8" replacement water main in Court Street as part of the
Capital Replacement Program, and applicant shall coordinate construction with City work.
27. Applicant shall install two new, fire hydrants, and replace three undersized
hydrants to serve the project and to ensure adequate fire flow is available, to
the approval of the Utilities Engineer and the Fire Marshal.
28. Applicant shall contribute toward cost of upgrading sewage treatment. facilities on
a pro rata basis in an amount not to exceed $7000.00, as determined by the
Utilities Engineer.
29. Applicant shall submit a water conservation plan describing construction,
operation, and maintenance measures to be followed to achieve at least a 15%
reduction in water consumption annually compared with average water demand factors
for similar uses in the city. Plan shall also include provisions for fines, water
fee surcharges, or comparable measures for non-compliance, to the approval of the
Community Development Director.
Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 6
Public Safety
30. Applicant shall maintain a 20-foot wide fire lane in Court Street, to the approval
of the Fire Marshal and City Engineer.
31. In addition to standard UBC and UFC requirements, the building shall be
constructed using the "high rise package" as set forth in the Uniform Building
Code Chapter 18, Section 1807. This shall include a specialized alarm system with
a graphic annunciator panel (zone indicating); video monitors at stairwells and
main assembly areas on each floor, and a computer-generated, voice-assisted
evacuation system.
32. The fire department connection for Anderson Hotel on Court Street shall be
relocated and/or connected to the service on the Monterey Street frontage, to the
approval of the Fire Marshal.
33. Traffic control systems such as the "Opticom" priority control system or equal,
shall be installed at six downtown intersections to improve emergency response, to
the approval of the Fire Marshal.
Gr 34. Two additional mobile telephone units such as "Smartnet" units or equal shall be
provided, to the approval of the Fire Marshal.
35. All building stairwells shall be designed to provide roof access, thereby allowing
multiple access points for Fire Department aerial ladders, to the approval of the
Fire Marshal.
36. A security plan shall be submitted, to the approval of the Police Department. The
plan shall include design, operation, and education measures to enhance building
security and crime prevention, such as parking garage/Court Street access and
monitoring, locks and alarm systems, security lighting and signage, and the
installation of at least two pay phones with 911 emergency response capability in
the parking garage.
37. Applicant shall submit a noise attenuation evaluation, prepared by a qualified
professional, prior to building permit issuance. It shall include design
recommendations to insure that the project conforms to noise standards as
established in Chapter 9.12 of the Municipal Code.
38. Appropriate noise attenuation measures shall be incorporated into the project to
minimize noise transmission adjacent or into Court Street, to the approval of the
Chief Building Official. All rooftop or wall-mounted mechanical equipment shall
be muffled.
39. Live music or entertainment shall require prior approval by the Police Department
and Community Development Director. Failure to comply with the City's noise
Cstandards or security plan provisions may constitute grounds for revocation of the
approval.
Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 7
Water Ouality and Flood Protection
40. Site drainage shall be designed to the approval of the City Engineer, including:
a. Erosion control devices shall be installed to retain sediment and reduce
runoff from the site during construction.
b. A system of pumps and grease and oil separator or separators shall be
installed in the basement parking garage to prevent discharge of flammable
or toxic materials.into the the creek, to the approval of the City Engineer
and Fire Marshal. Applicant shall clean and maintain the separators on a
regular basis (not less than once every six months or more often as
necessary) to insure their effectiveness.
C. Flapgates or valves shall be installed in the storm drains to prevent creek
water from backing up into the parking garage during high creek flows.
d. The structure must be designed so as not to adversely affect the undercity
creek culvert, to the approval of the City Engineer. The culvert wall and
deck adjacent to the site shall be inspected before, during, and after
construction periodically to evaluate their condition, and to recommend
appropriate protection measures. The results of such inspections submitted -
to the City Engineer.
e. Applicant shall be responsible to repair any damage to the culvert as a
result of grading or construction, to the approval of the City Engineer.
41. The structure is located in Flood Zone A-O (depth = 2 feet). It must be raised or
floodproofed to one foot above the 100-year storm elevation, including utilities
- and other facilities as required by the Flood Hazard Prevention Ordinance, to the
satisfaction of the City Engineer.
42. Prior to building permit issuance, a registered civil engineer shall certify that
the project complies with flood regulations, and supply calculations indicating
the effects of this project on adjacent properties during a 100-yr. storm.
43. Engineering soils and geology reports shall be submitted prior to building permit
issuance, to the approval of the Chief Building Official. All requirements of the
soils engineer and/or engineering geologist shall be met, and are incorporated
herein by reference.
Site Preparation and Construction
44. Grading and construction plans shall be accompanied by a parking and construction
management plan describing measures to be followed to minimize temporary parking,
noise, dust, and traffic impacts during construction. The plan shall also include
a developer-managed complaint resolution process to monitor compliance with the
plan and to act on citizen inquiries or complaints.
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Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 8
45. Construction vehicle traffic shall use only city-approved truck routes, and no
construction equipment shall operate on the Higuera, Osos, or Court Street bridges
(creek culvert) without specific approval by the City Engineer.
46. Dust abatement procedures, including moistening exposed soils and moistening or
covering loading trucks entering or leaving the site are to be used during site
preparation and construction. Applicant shall specify in grading plans that City
Engineer may suspend work if dust generation, tire tread dirt or mud on streets,
site runoff, construction worker parking, or noise create a nuisance or hazards to
neighboring persons, properties, streets, or businesses.
47. A construction traffic impact fee will be required prior to building permit
issuance, to reimburse City for damage to.streets by project-related construction
traffic, as determined by the Public Works Director.
48. Grading plans shall include a note that a qualified archeologist is to be on site
at all times during site excavation and grading. Work shall stop upon discovering
any cultural resources to allow the archeologist to assess the find and recommend
appropriate measures.
49. Construction shall commence within 12 months of final development plan approval,
and continue in a timely fashion with the project completed in a single phase.
Applicant shall post a bond to guarantee faithful performance of contract
documents, to the approval of the Community Development Director.
Miscellaneous
50. Applicant shall submit a plan outlining procedures for maintaining Court Street;
public interior spaces, and the parking garage in a clean, safe, and orderly
manner, to the approval of the Public Works Director; and shall agree to reimburse
extraordinary city maintenance costs resulting from non-compliance with the plan.
51. A subsurface testing program shall be performed by a qualified archaeologist prior
to construction to determine the contents, condition, and significance of cultural
resources at the site. Applicant shall prepare a contingency plan to preserve
significant cultural resources and accommodate potential construction delays
resulting from their assessment and removal..
52. Applicant shall install an historical marker on or adjacent to the building and
visible from a public street, documenting the site's historical and cultural
significance, to the approval of the Cultural Heritage Committee.
53. Lockable traffic control devices shall be installed at both ends of Court Street,
with designated Loading Zones on Higuera and Monterey Streets; and the applicant
shall be responsible for managing delivery and loading access. Court Street and
the building shall be designed to allow 24-hour emergency access by police and
fire personnel and vehicles.
54. Precise development plan shall be submitted for Planning Commission and City
Council review and approval prior to building permit issuance.
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Findings and Conditions, PD 1418
Page 9
55. Public access to upper story open areas (eg. view decks and balconies) should be
provided to the maximum extent practical; provisions for such public access shall
be included in the precise plan and lease agreement.
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February 24, 1989
Mayor Ron Dunin
City Council Members
City of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Box 321
San Luis Obispo, California
93406
Subject: Court Street Center
San Luis Obispo, California
As a result of the City Council meeting held on February 21 and our discussions
with Staff and John French on February 23, we are prepared to proceed with
the Court Street Center project as proposed with on-site parking.
In order to address some of the concerns raised by the City Council, we are
presenting the following information:
1. Alternate Parking Sites: There is no feasible alternate parking site
available at the present time. The ability to put together alternate
parking will require City participation, and could not be brought on-line
for three to five years in the best case. That is unacceptable: This leaves
as the only feasible short-term alternative, the construction of the parking
on-site with payment of in-lieu fees for the remaining parking
requirement. As a condition of the fulfillment of the in-lieu fees, we pro-
pose to continue pursuing the development of an adjacent property
and are willing to front the developmental expenses involved in
preparing conceptual plans and conceptual agreements. It would be
our hope that this parking could be brought on-line with Developer and
City participation within the five-year time period discussed.
In addition, there is the monetary consideration of the provision of an
adjacent parking structure. The project would be Liable for in-lieu fee
payments of approximately 1 million dollars for project required parking,
and .5 million dollars for replacement parking. This by itself is not enough
to either purchase the property offer condemnation or construct a
parking garage on a ground leased' property. It should also be noted
that the City's in-lieu fee payments were never intended to provide
100% cost of parking, but were in fact intended to be used in conjunction
with other sources of income to create the total dollars required to
provide parking.
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The other presently available source of funds is the City's parking fund
which it is our understanding could not commit more than 1 million dollars
in three to five years.
Another potential major source of funds in the future is the in-lieu fee
payment from the other new downtown developments. At that time,
there could be adequate seed money to proceed with the devel-
opment of a 5 to 7 million dollar parking garage on an adjacent site.
Until then, development of an alternative parking lot is not financially
feasible.
If at the time that this alternate parking came on-line, the City desired to
have the on-site facility turned into employee-only parking the
Developer would be agreeable to doing so. This conversion of the
public parking to a private facility would reduce the long-term traffic im-
pacts of this site.
We believe this solution ameliorates most of the concerns of the mem-
bers of the City Council both in the short-term provision of parking and in
the long-term ultimate solution.
2 Floodproofing: Attached is a copy of one product of many which are
presently available for floodproofing garages in flood prone areas. As
you can see, there are alternate schemes available, any one of which
is applicable to our present situation. I have forwarded a copy of this
information to Wayne Peterson for his review and approval.
It should be noted that this property would not be the only property in
San Luis Obispo with below-grade space. There are numerous other
basements in the downtown including, Santa Barbara Savings, the
Anderson Hotel, J. C. Penney, Law's Hobby Center, The Network and
many others. It should also be noted that since our project will be de-
signed under current engineering standards with the undercity culvert as
a design criteria, it will be more secure than any of these other facilities,
and will actually act to stabilize the undercity culvert. As you know, we
have already done geotechnical and structural studies of the site and
the culvert and are confident in our ability to maintain and even in-
crease the structural integrity of the culvert.
3 Personal Security: Personal security will be provided in the garage using
various techniques including, increased lighting, the provision of voice
activated intercoms, and the video monitors required as a part of the
'High Rise Package.' These could be separately monitored for the
garage and the stairwells to the garage as part of the building security
program.
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concerned would not.. be much different from the above-ground
garages, since the visibility into the above-ground garages is limited by
the height above street grade as well as the actual design and con-
struction of the structure itself. We believe that with the proper monitoring,
we can create a safe environment.
We look forward_ to Staff's full support of the project as proposed, since we
believe it fulfills all the requirements of the. RF9 and is substantially the same as
the project conceptually approved by the City Council on July 2, 1988. We
also look forward to the Council's review and unanimous approval of the
project at its meeting on March 7th. If there is any other information or docu-
mentation that you require, please contact me and we will provide it to you
immediately.
Sincerely,
Marshall E. Ochylski,
Chief Financial Officer
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Enclosures
cc: Rob Strong
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PLFB44 FLOOD BARRIERS For New Construction
Where it is impractical to lift out the barrier after the flood recedes and
reinstall it prior to the next anticipated flood,Presray can supply hinged
panels permanently attached to the frame in two styles—side hinged(PLFB44)
shown and bottom hinged(PLFB55)shown below.
The flood barrier shall be Presray type PLFB44,
designed to resist a maximum_(to be specif-
a_r>� ied)head of water over its entire span with a mm.
imum safety factor of 2:1 based on the yield
o a a
=.4 strength of the material.The panel shall be con•
structed of A36 steel plate or 6061-T6 aluminum
plate,stiffened as required with bars and shapes.
The panel shall include two Presray type I
Pneuma-Seal inflatable gaskets mechanically fas-
tened in channel retainers.
The panel shall be attached with heavy duty
hinges to one jamb of the mounting frame.
The mounting frame shall have radiused inside
corners to insure maximum sealing,and a
1� threshold of 3/8"maximum thickness to provide
_ a permanent sealing surface.The frame shall be
provided with stud anchors or mounting holes for
expansion anchors and bolts.
The panel shall be equipped with quick-acting
4. manually operated bolts to lock the panel in its
operating position.
Each seal shall have a valve stem with a check
f valve similar to those used in automotive tires,and
a 0 to 60 psi pressure gauge to measure seal in-
flation pressure.
After the panel is in operating position with the
._ bolts engaged,the seals shall be inflated with a
standard automotive fire inflate valve,the normal
inflation pressure to be 25 to 30 psi.
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PLFB55 FLOOD BARRIERS For New Construction
SPECIFICATIONS PRESRAY PLFB55 strength of material.The panel shall be con-
The flood barrier shall be Presray type PLFB55, structed of 6061-T6 aluminum plate with 2
designed to resist a maximum _(to be spec- Presray type 1 Pneuma-Seal inflatable gaskets
ified)head of water over its entire span with a held in place by aluminum retainers.
minimum safety factor of 2:1 based on the yield The mounting frame shall have radiused inside
corners to insure proper sealing where the jambs
meet with the recessed sill.
The panel shall be hinged across the bottom to
the recessed sill so that the entire panel can be
recessed in the floor when not in use.The ex-
posed aluminum plate surface of the recessed
§ a• panel shall be of diamond plate to act as a traffic
i1 surface.When the panel is lowered into its recess,
a hinged trench cover,also of diamond plate,
a :'a. shag drop in place and span the gap between the
bottom edge of the flood panel and the adjacent
.�:e•�•b.'�:a �' •4 4�. �: v surface of the recessed frame.
` The panel is to be equipped with quick acting
manually operated bolts to lock the panel in its
upright position.
The seals shall have valve stems with check
* valves similar to those used in automotive tires
'i and a 0 to 60 psi pressure gauge to measure seal
inflation pressure.
After the panel is raised into position and the
s.:.;..
::•;,.:a:°:° bolts engaged,the seals shall be inflated with a �
standard automotive tire inflate valve,the normal
inflation pressure to be 25 to 30 psi.
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PLFB22 FLOOD BARRIERS For New or Existing Construction
Lift-out aluminum flood panel for manual installation–with inflatable seals
and conversion frame for openings over 4'0"wide.
Air supply system to pressurize seals supplied as an option where plant or
facility air not available.
SPECIFICATIONS PRESRAY PLF22
The flood panel shall be Presray type PLF1322.It mg should be applied,at installation,under the
shall be designed to resist a maximum (to entire
frame
and The framthe e shall toes make
ake the
be specified)head of water over its entire span mately 1/8"narrower than the masonry opening.
wxffi a minimum safety Factor of 2:1 based on the
va, n -r n r-1 n S yield strength of the material.The panel shall be The panel is to equipped with quick-acting
constructed of 606176 aluminum plate with two wally operated bolts to lock the panel in
Presray type 1 Pneuma-Seal inflatable gaskets position.Four handles shall be mounted on the
held in place by extruded aluminum retainers. top edge,two to allow handling by a fork lift and
The mounting frame shall have radiused inside two for manual positioning.
corners to insure maximum sealing and a Each seal shall have a valve stem with a check
F""ME threshold of 3/8"maximum thickness to provide valve similar to those used in automotive tires,
"'""a— a permanent sealing surface.The frame shall be and a 0 to 60 psi pressure gauge to measure seal
provided with mounting holes on the side for ex- inflation pressure.
pansion anchors and bolts,and the threshold After the panel is placed in position and the bolts
shall have either concrete anchors welded to its engaged,the seals shall be inflated with a standard
underside or have counter-sunk holes for expan. automotive fire inflate valve,the normal inflation
sion anchors and flathead screws.Sealant/caulk- pressure to be 25 to 30 psi.
PLFB33 FLOOD BARRIERS For New or Existing Construction
Lift-out steel flood panel(for installation by fork lift truck or equivalent
capacity equipment)with inflatable seals and conversion frame for
wide openings.
Air supply system to pressurize seals supplied as an option where plant or
C facility air not available.
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CONVERSION SPECIFICATIONS PRESRAY PLFB33
PANEL SEALS WN 4 FRAMli The flood panel shall be Presray type PLFB33.It
shall be designed to resist a maximum (to
be specified)head of water over its entire span
with a minimum safety factor of 2:1 based on the
yield strength of the material.Panel and frame
shall be constructed of steel plate stiffened as re-
v.,P 1•`v° quired with steel bars and shapes.The panel is to
be equipped with two Presray type 1 Pneuma-
Seal inflatable gaskets with Presray type B reten-
tion system.
The mounting frame shall have radiused inside
comers to insure maximum sealing and a steel
a+* threshold of 3/8"maximum thickness to provide
a permanent sealing surface.The frame shall be
– provided with mounting holes on the side for
––= expansion anchors and bolts,and the threshold
shall have either concrete anchors welded to its
—_ underside or have countersunk holes for expan-
sion anchors and flathead screws.Sealant/caulk-
ing should be applied,at installation,under the
entire frame and along the edges to make the
frame watertight.The frame shall be approxi-
i... mately 1/8"narrower than the masonry opening.
1 The panel is to be equipped with quick-acting
manually operated bolts to lock the panel in post-
tion.Four handles shall be mounted on the top
I p { edge,two to allow handling by a fork lift and two
for manual positioning.
Each seal shall have a valve stem with a check
-- i valve similar to those used in automotive tires,
n and a 0 to 60 psi pressure gauge to measure seal
inflation pressure.
After the panel is placed in position and the bolts
engaged the seals shall be inflated with a standard
automotive tire inflate valve,the normal iM3 '
pressure to be 25 to 30 psi. �
UA USES.APPLICATIONS duty low-f%t:on predgm hmgm with m=dnCh to rnaxin=' sealing,"Ver.
Model PUPS 33 ASN, A36dad hingeblade and krntckie, :uptadbystapgttaterthan.015.kwt'C=
AISI.1141 steel fthge pin,otl-unpregrated =aim.and wPh finch lay puallel to seal.
W Flood brorme bushings for radial knows.roller B. Frame to be
Cate N&l�blo Gwftti elan ert straight wit)ar I!8'over
bearinps for thrust'.o�r3e,and snare
For any wkltft aPmtrg,flood pts to Wheolton Plug. L05 Iarpecd=acrd Tat
S'W=ials h4w).Suitable for any nom- Lateheu Oudek release pins to hold panel A.Proof twt and)sale test mflatahle seals
n cial,lr4oba!err m dgml la®aon.Wm ir.Lpoem pom Presray st mda d per
not m use gate is recmdm floor wdthexpeeeti F. OPdand-for gates too heavy to be Pert 3-
NAM of diamond plate for tta c passage, meriu6Y repeal:gas spring helpers or Refer to germal guidehrIe
Dial mflatebo sash give leak tS s=ditlon, hYdrauite kt system spedlrcatietn pg. 13.
G.Opd=d-for use where facility air is not
TS TECHNICAL SUPPORT PR4934 , 8oy-41 a Pt* t to a
80000m Tf40tte (porable c�rroeeeseaa also avetlabieor
Pmt I-O mem mum*flood barrier msm➢a3aa), �•,..;.:. ..
Refer to gmwe)guide aPBrdfO cm pg. !3. 209 Design
Pmt 9-Pndmft A.Food barriers)&A9 be deigned*Ah
U1 Flood bae-w&bellbeModelPLFB55 applicabaeafeylacmersaoro�enoewftl:
as marukUred by Promy C=pombmL AISC sped{ie h=.and shd provide an
IU06 A.N Mawricils.P=*L- - 5 diamond jWd B. Pand,d ,frere�
flood V4ej.
Asha have f
as.= n=pate(sled optooeD. lower=Tm radtumd to optimise we Ling,
B. Conversion Fret Law cWbm-teal. C.Cmverton tame shall:have ccruiwsunk _
C.Fbimb.Panel,abrasive fErrshed bare mmmbg holes mr expan==J=and
dhutsfrrrm(armdimg og=ab;cornverdon bob(opt=availebuia mcude strap
fimra,lsushcL`blot dean Per SSPC T7, aacEmm far block walls,and shads for
m e with am coat Swwm WDiarrs Kim tmbekfrnat ir.==eta),
Krnmsk rust trhubltve,lead free,red prim D.With Panel down and stowed in, a
is63(M006. ),t; demand Ome trench cover e%a i
D. Hewn Dual Pmay type 1 Pneuma. automatcaily drop in Place and qac the
SO&P mWable gafttr.Each seal shdl gap between tie botbam edge of to flood
have an&A==um type&inflation sheat 43e and the m4acent=tam of de
and indepBndant 0.60 PS!Preesue gage recessed frffia a.
E mmvhvrre L04 Fabrication
mug®ePre W sestes PR=heavy. A.Sealing aafaaee shaft be fi jdvd m 63
OP OVERALL PRODUCT Tt PLACE
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Model PM 22 and dependant M PSI pressure gage. C.Conversion frame snail have cowZtersunk
Alumhuan L($4)gt E. ware maaYkg holes for exparmcn arcirors and
FIlood Paasl ��Weicied alutrinLtm!:k aces t. bobs(apt o~s available icciude strap
me-rA Cn top edge of parlei. anchorsfor block wa4 and stun for
Ah=jr t at.it-out flood panel for cperm-gs over Latches:Quick acting,manudy operated rmbedment in concrete).
4'wide wC ere good waters do not exceed 6'. boats loca;ad at each iamb to iocx panel rr 2A4 Fabrication
for any cvamerelei,irtdttsalai Cr A. Se&--g surfaces s!•al be hmshzd;o 63
rrrurecipsl kx-aean.Pages up fo i 8 square feet F. Opttaaal-for use where fac ity air!3 not rrm=,,ch to rrarar-Jw sealim urirta3r•
_n area can be marrt4y'-jtailed by i or 2 available:Air So=*, ?reM type upW by 61WP greater ftn,0l 5,E'6e from
pe>•sa z,larger sizes garter*teaune tv PR4934=npresmd air tank to au seas cracks,and with 5t est lay paralel to seal,
assstartce of a feria >f<or other 1^r�tdvu7 device. (perable comptemors a!so available for f3 Frame tc be straight wtatn 7,8"over
Cenve sa:fra z can be htaZed with Push rat#L-flood bareer trutgatiom), art ire lenqtn.
drns6hold tD prevert;trq=9 hazard.Dual 2M Dia 2.175 in$Pecdm sad Teat
iralamb!e Beals give leak tlgnt caxfiycm A.Flood bar,s)shad be designed with A. Ped to and leak test ciatable ssais per
applrabte safety fad ors it e�ordar:Te wi h P=ay staxlard praci ee.
TS TECfatr%,A;.SUPPORT AW spec6cattom,and iall provide an Part 3 Mumdoct
-
BUOGEB'r®s�CATjUx5 edecave seal agairat the design flood level. Retar to general qudeilia
Pert 1-Qeman! B. Fara:and conversion`same=0?,ave sp=hCalorLs pg. 11.
Paler to garxMI glide spedfiatic>.ns pg, 13.
Pant 3-Pa mk*
2.01 Food barrier stail be Mode:PUB 22
as ma 65'-,.:red by P-WaY Corpera ion. + / -
ZA2 Mataricu /B ry X Z.YL FF - -
A.Pcmeh 6061-T6 ahtam,=plate I
B. Cioaveratotn Fmmm Low a&=steel
(srain:ess 2201Dp*ons). 7, G�o
C.Fl WU Pam aura n-8=*adbare aklm• t .
fraime(anosiarlq oplonal)•cgrvenaon N y3o�� r�. i•: � ' ��� - -
bmah-eff bass l0
Per SSPG5P7,
pr'=e with OM cost WiLams Kem
YLromik trust thblve,lead free,red pruner
4163=06.
D. Souls D:alPr=ay type 1 Prretura- ,
SeaA L-&mole gaslats w(t'T Pp-q690 Mc
ttudeo a=in;ar..tetauter.Fath sae:JM]l
Op OV LUL PRODUCT IN PLACE
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STEEL ANGLE 1100E
aLTERNATE I.tOt1Nn'NG ON FA CIE OF WALL
DRAB HANDLE�
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UA USES,APFUCAMONS IatnhssF Qwk acwg manually operated bolts(options available m6uds strap
Modell PUS 33 bob ioated at etch wnb to Lock paned n arrhors for block wafts,and muds for �
NAW LUit4t Pard with E O dito<t' imb ra �)
3n10tabM Gado b ave Air Solace: P[v�y�Mm�� Sealmq aA Shan be Dntehed to 63
For openings ave 4'wile where flood watm PR4834 corryxmed&
also availab a far riducaich byby to mw& er miss A 1 S.L ea{rom
donctomesd7'.Suitab>afararryatttataoal (pi s
mdLmeW or nmrraclpal looatton.For fttwlaft mulkle flood barrier nstdCa>t=). cracks,and with brad:lay parallel to seal
by fork lift or other mutable oapadty Wut;> US DWVA B. Frame to be St wcjl t wOn 118"aver
matt.Canverstan frame can he net bd with A.Flood barriers)shall be designed with atDr a length.
flush thtasttald topreventiripplrtg hazard Dual applicable wkq factors n aoeotdanae with LM 1Faspecd=sad Test
irtaatable saDb slue leak tight coradt'�ort. AISC spermdons,and shall provide an A.Proof test and leak test kL4W ie seals per
effective sag aganat the dedgn flood level PMW sEendmd practice.
7S TEO-KCAL SUPPORT B. Panel and carivetsot trams shat have Pas!9—
BIIWLgT® lower corm radtumad to OpWAM sealing. Refer to 9MUZ,guideline
Pott 1—t'�eaetat C.Conversim frame Fran have crolurww* gmdf mb=pg. 13.
Refer to gerwal guide gndficat=pg. 13. 9 balsa for exparreioit arnCrors and
Past a—Pssdwft
2.01 Bciod barrier slsIl be Model PUB 33 '
as mmiufadurad by Pisses#Corporararr
LM Matstlals �� X Z%�X r ;..
A.P=@1 cad Coasreratea Fraater Low W
carbo<r steel(Gtalrilea steel optima .
B. Flaiahr Panel aid oonvm=frame, 3tJ0 r E ?i r -
bruith-d blast dam pa SSPCSP7,
prtine with ane coat Slit WjBarns Kam ?,
Kmn*rust n-J4: ive,lead free,red pelma �V r'00 ��,
#6341006.
C.sea lm Deal Pray type 1 Pneuma- ]
Seal®r&taUs gunk t.Each Seal shall r 1^
have an&it==ve type at i fla =etan j, t '
and independent 0.60 PSI premm gage
D.Hcadwen °
AaaAsw Welded steal Dft aftd==W
on tap edge of panel, r• •r
OP OVERALL.PRODUCT IN PLACE
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p �1 San Luis Obispo County Post Office Box 1710
11 San Luis Obispo
ARTS COUNCIL California 93406
(805)544-9251
February 6. 1989
Members of the City Council
City of San Luis Obispo
P.O. Bos 8100
San Luis Obispo. CA 93403
To the Members of the San Luis Obispo City Council:
Because the arts play a vital role in shaping the cultural character of a
community, the Board of Directors of the San Luis Obispo County Arts Council
applauds the inclusion of publicly accessible space for cultural use in the
proposed Court Street project. We have been in contact with the developer,
Tom Sykes, and fully support his intention to provide a highly visible
location in downtown San Luis Obispo that would be an ideal showcase for
art exhibitions.
We are aware that the many details of such an arrangement need further
negotiation. Based on our current knowledge of the proposal, and given our
large volunteer base and ties with other arts groups, it is feasible for the
Arts Council to manage the.location that would be open to the public during
normal gallery hours. In order to effectively manage a large gallery, the
Arts Council would need both office and storage space appropriated out of
the total proposed square footage (a minimum of 400 sq. ft., a maximum of
600 sq. ft.)
We look forward to further consideration on this matter.
Sincerely,
Barbara Burke
President
CC: Jan Hagaman-Jercich RECEIvED
Tom Sykes
FEB 71989
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OBISPOClt O S�►1'1IUIS
955 Morro Street • San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
December 29, 1988
John French
P.O. Box 1796
San Luis Obispo, CA 93406
Dear John,
As you suggested, we have investigated the possibility of building
a parking structure between Marsh and Higuera Streets on properties
now occupied for parking for Security Bank and First Bank. We are
able to develop a structure that would clear the walkup teller
window alcove to the First Bank and the parking lot entry structure
into the Security Bank (however- it would be necessary to change
access tothe entry to be only from Marsh Street because of the
proximity of the parking structure) . We would propose a structure
4 levels high, extending 35 feet above street grade. This could
generate 316 spaces (although roughly 90 existing spaces would be
lost) . Total cost for the structure, including design and
contingencies, would be approximately $3 million dollars. This
does not include land acquisition costs.
Our design would allow for vehicle entry from both Higuera and
Marsh Street but exit only onto Marsh Street. This configuration
will discourage motorists from driving through town on Higuera
Street, but will still allow convenient access to the structure
from two different streets. The structure configuration would be
quite similar, although with a simpler circulation pattern, to the
Palm Street structure completed last year. Development of the.
structure would require acquisition of the rear of the Haroutunian
property and the French property alongside the Pro Spoke Cyclery,
thus 'eliminating the back row of parking in each of these lots.
There would be a remainder property for both the First Bank and the
Security Bank, thus allowing continuation of some private parking
on each of these parcels, with access to Osos Street.
The height of the structure at 35 feet would be considerably higher
than the Security Bank building, slightly higher than the First
Bank building about equal in height to the Hart building and much
lower than the Anderson Hotel or the proposed Court Street project.
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French
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I have no knowledge as to whether the affected property owners
would be receptive to sale of their property and construction of
such a structure. I believe you are in contact with several of them
and I would appreciate you discussing the matter with them to see
if there is any interest .in the city proceeding with more detailed
studies.
Very truly yours,
David F. Romero, Director
Public Works Department.
Attachment: aerial photo print
C: Wayne Peterson
John Dunn
Mike Multari
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Public Amenities
Project design should be of extraordinarily high quality, and
include amenities which will benefit the whole community.
Examples include:
A 'stepped' building design to reduce the building mass
on upper floors and provide for balconies and terraces.
Public art, seating, landscaping, and display windows at
street level, interior and exterior.
Atrium space with multi-use potential for pedestrian circu-
lation, dining/retoil sales, art display, and public assem-
bly/performing arts.
Sidewalk bulbouts at the intersections of Court Street and
Monterey Street.
Mission-style sidewalk and street trees along entire project
frontage.
A bus/taxi loading area. -
Rooftop focal point, eg. the roof, clock- or bell-tower,
architectural detailing.
Upgraded street lighting (to City Council approved fluted
style pole) and upgraded signalization at
Monterey/Osos and Higuera/Osos intersections per new
City standards.
5. An 8-1/2' X 11' transparency showing the major features of the site
plan. (See Attached.)
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Site Planning
Shoppers and visitors are attracted downtown by the variety
of things to do, see,. and experience. The ideal project will
provide a variety of spatial experiences for the users.
Recessed entries, alcoves, display windows, pedestrian ar-
cades, awnings, corner pass-throughs, balconies, and
atriums are used effectively in the downtown and should be
considered in the project design. Interior layout should allow
safe, convenient pedestrian movement between the four
street frontages. Landscape planting, street furniture, public
art, paving, and signage should encourage shopping, sit-
ting, people-watching, and walking.
Court Street should be considered as a fourth street frontage
and allow safe pedestrian movement, as well as delivery,
parking and trash collection. Primary access to under=
ground parking shall be from Court Street, with the possibility
of an entry-only from Osos Street.
Architectural Style
The project's architecture should establish its own identity,
while reflecting important design elements of major
downtown buildings. Its identity will be established by sensi-
Lively integrating the building with the downtown, and pro-
viding a focus for people and commercial activity.
The building design should provide variety in massing, form,
textures, and detailing. Well articulated roofs and walls will
be essential to modulate the building's scale and create vi-
sual interest. Building walls should be stepped back, and
carefully sculpted to avoid large expanses of unbroken wall
or roof planes. Distinctive detailing; particularly at pedestrian
level, is encouraged. Materials should be selected for natu-
ral beauty, durability, and compatibility. Some materials, like
copper or clay tile, develop added interest or 'patina' over
time and are particularly encouraged.
Consistent with the City's policy of energy conservation, the
building should be designed with special consideration
given to reducing energy and maintenance costs. Passive
and active solar space and water heating systems, and
skylighting are encouraged.
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downtown's role as the economic, professional, and cultural
hub of the County.
On-site parking facilities will be required to supplement
nearby municipal parking facilities. Participation in and/or
development of off-site parking may help meet the pro-
ject's parking needs.
Building Program
The concept should be based on 100` lot coverage, utiliz-
ing 4 or 5 stories above street grade and two levels of
subterranean parking. Court Street should serve as the pri-
mary vehicle entry/exit, and maintain adequate access,
spacing, light, and air for adjacent uses. Ground floor uses
should emphasize retail activity, with maximum opportunity
for pedestrian access and storefront exposure.
Land Use
The City should expect two floors (entrances from two differ-
ent levels off Monterey and Higuero Streets) of high quality
shops representing a mix of local, state, and national retail-
ers.
Retailing should augment and expand downtown shopping
opportunities - with emphasis on high quality gifts, apparel,
housewares, specialty items, and local products. The City
would support a 'festival retail' character which incorporates
a CARE package - culture, amusement, recreation, and
entertainment activities - into the project's design and
operation.
Design Concept
Due to its size and location, the project will be a landmark
building and will set a design precedent for future downtown
development. Its building program, site planning, and
architectural style must sensitively reflect community char-
acter and values, as well as client program. Innovative and
expressive use of traditional 'downtown San Luis Obispo'
forms and materials is encouraged. And above all, the
project must reflect quality - from its preliminary design
through final implementation. In short- a source of pride and
excitement for both the developer and the community.
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Reinforcing downtown's historic role as the hub of cultural,
social, entertainment, and commercial activity in the County.
Developing an attractive, economically feasible project
with minimal public costs and optimal private investment
opportunities.
Encouraging efficient use and development of existing and.
planned parking facilities.
Promoting opportunities for local participation and invest-
ment in the project.
Insuring that development reflects the community's unique
character, spirit, and pride.
Framework for Development
The framework for development sets the ground rules for the
project. It also guides the development of specific
de-sign/land use proposals later in the process. These ground
rules govem uses, development intensity, height, bulk, set-
bock, parking, access, and engineering requirements.
However, they are not absolutes. Variation from these
guidelines is possible depending on project specifics and
planning considerations. Rather, they explain and summa-
rize pertinent zoning requirements, and are aimed at ensur-
ing sensitively designed, functional, and attractive devel-
opment.
Development should complement and reinforce the
downtown's unique blend of Victorian and California Spanish
architectural influences.
Project design should maximize pedestrian access and en-
hance the pedestrian's experience through the use of
architectural detailing, sun/weather protection, landscaping,
storefronts allowing changeable display, and decorative
paving. interior spaces should encourage exploration and
discovery, and offer spatial excitement and diversity.
Innovative land use concepts are encouraged. A mixed-
use project featuring high-quality retail, office, hotel or resi-
dential uses is preferred. Due to its prominent downtown
location, the project is expected to be a focal point for resi-
dents and tourists. The land use mix should reinforce the
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the original lot frontages. This regular and repetitive rhythm of
building widths should be recognized and observed in the
design of any new construction.
PROPORTIONS: Most of the existing buildings in downtown
now have facade proportions that range from slightly verti-
cal, to square, to slightly horizontal. Buildings with very hori-
zontol or vertical proportions should be avoided.
TYPE AND SCALE: Commercial storefront structures tradition-
ally are built to the property line along the street, thus creat-
ing a line or wall of storefronts which define and give char-
acter to the streetscope.
COURT STREET CENTER REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS
OBJECTIVES
In the RFQ, basic goals and objectives to be achieved through
this concerted public/private approach were outlined. Addi-
tionally, the framework for development contained in the RFQ
encouraged innovative land use concepts, specifically a
mixed-use project which should reinforce the downtown's role
as the economic, professional and cultural hub of the County.
The RFQ also defined certain planning factors to establish
ground rules for the project such as uses, development intensity,
height, bulk, setback, parking, access and other criteria. It
stated that variation from these guidelines is possible depend-
ing on project specifics and planning considerations. The fol-
lowing excerpts restate the City's stated objectives in the RFQ:
The City's Goals
Like many local governments, San Luis Obispo is seeking
ways to achieve community goals through improved fiscal
management. As part of its Strategic Planning Program, the
City is combining land use and financial planning functions,
particularly with regard to the management of real property.
The Court Street Development Program is a key step in this
comprehensive effort.
The City's concerns encompass more than the 'bottom line'
of a real estate venture. Through a concerted pub-
lic/private approach, the city is committed to achieving
broader goals in the public interest. These include:
Enhancing downtown's economy by expanding the variety
and volume of retail sales and related uses.
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I. Any additional Information which may be required by the director
to evaluate the character and impact of the planned develop-
ment;
The following excerpts are from applicable sections of the Urban
Land. Use and Growth Management Element, the Downtown
Improvement Manual, and the Court Street Center Request for
Qualifications and formed the development parameters for the
project:
URBAN LAND USE ELEMENT OBJECTIVES
The primary purpose of the Urban Land Use and Growth
Management Element is to define policies and proposals con-
cerning community development, including the general
distribution and composition of existing and planned public
and private development. Specific objectives to be
achieved include:
The City should provide for infill, intensification, and expansion
within the present City limits.
G The City reaffirms its support of the Central Business District as
a historic, architecturally unique and economically essential
part of the community.
The Central Business District shall remain the principal location
for the greatest variety of comparison retail commercial oc
tivities in San Luis Obispo.
Additional space in the Central Business District should rein-
force the role of downtown os a regional shopping area,
while also serving the needs of the community.
DOWNTOWN IMPROVEMENT MANUAL OBJECTIVES
The portion of the General Plan that relates to visual and aes-
thetic resources for the downtown is contained in the City's
Downtown Improvement Manual. The primary policies, which
are relevant to the proposed Planned Development rezoning
include:
SIZE AND SCALE. New buildings must respect the scale of
downtown buildings and streetscopes .
(� RHYTHM: In downtown San Luis Obispo, the buildings which
line the streets are usually 25, 50 or 100 feet in width, reflecting
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The City of San Luis Obispo Fre Department provides fire services
to the downtown area which includes the project site. The nearest
fire station is located at the intersection of Pismo and Garden
Streets.
Water and sewer facilities for the project area are provided
through the City of San.Luis Obispo and administered by the Utilities
Division of the Department of Public Works. A ten inch water main is
located along Osos Street and six inch water lines exist along
Monterey and Higuera Streets. A two inch water line exists along
Court Street. Six inch sewer lines are located along Monterey and
Higuera Streets.
NATURAL FEATURES
The site is presently developed as a surface parking lot with no ex-
isting significant natural features other than the existing sheet and
parking lot trees. San Luis Obispo Creek is contained'in an under-
city culvert which is located under Higuera Street adjacent to the
site.
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The project site is designed for Retail Commercial uses on the City
of San Luis Obispo General Plan Land Use Map. Surrounding
properties are also a part of the Retail Commercial District, with the
exception of the County Governmental Center to the north of the
site.
The zoning classification of the Court Street Center site is Central
Commercial with a Historical Preservation Zone Overlay (CCH).
The site is surrounded by properties which are also zoned CCH.
CIRCULATION SYSTEMS
Vehicular access to the project site is provided by Higuera, Mon-
terey, Osos, and Court Streets,. Project traffic will enter the site from
Higuera Street and will exit to Monterey Street.
Monterey Street is a major east/west arterial in the City of San Luis
Obispo extending northeasterly from the project site as a two way
street to U.S. Highway 101. Monterey Street is classified as an arte-
rial in the Circulation Element of the City's General Plan.
Higuera Street is a major east/west street in the City of San Luis
Obispo extending northeasterly as an arterial to Johnson Avenue
and southwesterly approximately parallel to U.S. 101. Higuera
Street serves as the westbound street of a pair of one way streets
(Marsh Street is eastbound) between Johnson Avenue and its in-
tersection with Marsh Street at the southwestern edge of the central
area of the City. Higuera Street coupled with Marsh Street serves
as the primary east/west arterial through the downtown area.
Court Street is the southwesterly portion of the existing City parking
lot which. presently occupies the site. Court Street extends be-
tween Monterey Street and Higuera Street.
Osos Street, located directly west of the project site, is a major
north/south roadway in the central area of the City extending
southerly from U.S. Highway 101 to Santa Barbara Street. No ac-
cess is proposed to the project site from Osos Street. Osos Street,
together with Santa Barbara Street, also links the downtown area
with State Route 227.
PUBLIC FACILITIES
The City of San Luis Obispo Police Department provides police
services to the downtown area which includes the project site.
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g. Existing and proposed utility systems, Including sanitary sewer,
storm drainage, water, electricity, gas and telephone; (See
Attached.)
K A general landscape plan; (See Attached.)
L A general grading plan. (See Attached.)
H. Information on land area adjacent to the proposed. develop-
ment, indicating important relationships between the proposal
and surrounding land uses, circulation systems, public facilities, and
natural features;
EXISTING LAND USES
The project site is composed of a half-block property presently
used for 113 public surface parking spaces. The site is the largest
undeveloped parcel in the San Luis Obispo CBD.
ADJACENT LAND USES
On the southwest side of Court Street, adjacent properties include
the Anderson Hotel, one of the downtown's tallest buildings, An-
gelo's restaurant, McCarthy's Bar and The Assembly Line restaurant.
Across Monterey Street is the historic J.P. Andrews Building
containing streetfront retail/office and second story office. Diago-
nally north of the site is the block containing the San Luis Obispo
County Government Center and a small parking lot. Itis a two and
three story complex containing multiple buildings with an expan-
sive lawn area on the portion of the block closest to the site. To the
northeast across Osos Street is the historic Sperry-Laird building
used by several restaurants and bars, a movie theater and County
Government offices. Diagonally east of the site is the one story
Firestone dealership and its attendant small parking lot. To the
southeast across Higuera Street is the First Bank of San Luis Obispo,
which also contains legal and stock brokerage offices.
The San Luis Obispo downtown pedestrian shopping area ex-
tends along Monterey and Higuera Streets beyond the immedi-
ate project area in both directions. The major portion of the area's
retail uses can be found in the direction of the tourist oriented San
Luis Obispo Mission and its Plaza, while restaurants, services and
other less pedestrian oriented uses extend beyond Osos Street. In
this way, the Court Street Center site can be considered to be the
existing northern edge of the downtown's pedestrian retail area.
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HEIGHT
The Central Commercial Zone (CC) allows a fifty foot maximum
height with an additional 10 feet of appurtenances. Assuming
standard design criteria, a four story building could be accom-
plished within the height limit, with components such as solar en-
ergy systems, chimneys, screened mechanical equipment, vents,
antennae and steeples extending not more than ten feet above
the maximum building height, allowing a total height of 60 feet..
The interior public spaces, the significant upper story setbacks, and
the other provided public and tenant amenities can not be ac-
commodated in a standard 100% coverage fifty foot envelope,
but require the innovative design criteria allowed under the
Planned Development Zone. Although the building's net square
footage of 105,449 could be accommodated in a four story build-
ing, the provision of the design requirements of the desired tenant
types and the package of public amenities necessitates the
Planned Development rezoning. To fulfill the City's multiple-stated
goals and objectives in an economically feasible package, the
proposed five story building design (excluding the two subter-
ranean parking levels) requires a maximum height of 68 feet with a
0 10 foot allowance for appurtenances.
G. A site plan and supporting maps, drawn to a suitable scale and
clearly labelled, showing, if applicable:
a. Existing site conditions, including contours, vegetation and
water courses; (See Attached.
b. Proposed lot designs;
c. Location and floor area of existing and proposed buildings or
outlines of areas within which buildings may be located; (See
Attached.)
d. Location and size of all areas to be conveyed or reserved as
common open spaces or for public or semi-public uses; (See
Attached.)
e. Existing and proposed circulation system of arterial, collector,
and local streets; off-street parking, loading, and emergency
access areas; points of access to public rights-of-way; pro-
posed ownership of circulation routes; (See Attached.)
t Existing and proposed sidewalks and paths; (See Attached.)
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areas have been determined by a detailed analysis of each
functional space.
PARKING
The Planned Development net leasable floor areas for the com-
bination of uses proposed within the Court Street Center total
approximately 105,449 square feet. With the allowed 20% mixed-
use reduction, the proposed Planned Development would re-
quire 174 off-street parking spaces based on the gross floor area
of the retail, restaurant, office, and recreational facility. The re-
placement of the 113 metered existing public parking spaces and
the provision of 174 off-street parking spaces to meet the Planned
Development's own needs, result in a total requirement of 287
spaces.
The Planned Development provides two subterranean parking
levels providing approximately 140 spaces on-site. Due to site
constraints, expansion to additional depth or extension into ad-
joining street rights-of-way is not feasible. To assure conformance
with the City's requirements, the Planned Development rezoning
proposes that the Developer would make a financial contribution
to provide off-site public parking, specifically by agreement to
pay City established in-lieu fees for required and replacement
spaces not provided on-site. The Developer is prepared to work
with the City to provide alternate solutions to the payments of in-lieu
fees up to the value of the required contribution.
F. Identification of portions of the development which would other-
wise require a variance, and reason for deviation from normal
standards;
PLANNED DEVELOPMENT ZONE
The City's Zoning Ordinance, Section 17.50.010, purpose and appli-
cation, must be amended, or clarified, to enable consideration of
the PD, Planned Development zone to be applied to parcels of
less than one acre in combination with the CC, Central Commer-
cial zone as well as parcels of at least one acre in combination
with any other zone.
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The fifth floor will provide health club facilities including three indoor
racquetball courts, an aerobics area, circuit and free weights,
cardiovascular equipment, a pro shop, saunas, whirlpool, a lap
pool, and a cafe. If the proposed recreational facility does not
prove to be financially feasible, the fifth floor will be converted to
an additional floor of executive offices with a cafe.
Two parking levels below ground provide self-parking spaces for
140 cars, 100 public parking spaces and 40 spaces reserved for
tenant use.
PARCEL SIZE
34,000 square feet (0:78 acres)
This figure includes the three existing City parcels, the northeast six-
teen feet of the forty foot wide Court Street right-of-way which is
proposed to be partially abandoned, and provides for a poten-
tial offer of dedication which would result in a four foot increase in
the width of the Osos Street right-of-way.
COVERAGE
100%
AREAS DEVOTED TO PROPOSED USES
Program Areas
Net Sduare Feet
Retail 30,503
Art Gallery 1200
Restaurant 7,336
Kitchen 2,140
Executive Offices 42,155
Fifth Floor
Recreational Facilities/Executive Offices 22.115
Net Leasable Area 105A49
Parking 62,375
Total Net Square Footage 167,824
C; The program areas indicated above are the areas necessary to
meet the functional.requirements of the individual spaces. These
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C. A schedule indicating the approximate dates when construction of
the development or phases of the development are to be
started and completed;
07/01/89 Commence Construction on the Project
12/01/89 Completion of the Parking Levels
10/01/90 Completion of the Retail Levels
02/01/91 Completion of the Office, and Recreational Levels
D. A statement of the applicant's intentions regarding future sale or
lease of all or portions of the planned development;
It is the Developer's intent to master ground lease the property
from the City of San Luis Obispo. The Developer's business plan is
to hold the property and sublease the tenant spaces. There is no
sale of the project contemplated.
E. A summary of the total number and type of dwelling units, parcel
sizes, coverage, modified and natural open space, grading, resi-
dential densities, and areas devoted to non-residential uses;
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Monterey/Osos entrance is characterized by two-story arches
which open into the atrium and the second story public balcony. It
is an arcade which links the County Government Center with the
retail core and blends the project into the fabric of the downtown.
A two-story public space interior atrium is proposed to include such
public amenities as a sculptural element, water fountain, plantings,
benches, and space for public service displays, or arts and craft
shows of local artisans. The atrium will always be 'public' because
of the general attraction of the local public to distinctive and
unique environments and facilities.
The ground floor has streetfront and atrium retail, and an art gallery
opening out onto Court Street. Access to the second level is via
an escalator and two elevators. The second level is pedestrian
oriented with a restaurant with a street side cafe atmosphere, bal-
conies and more retail shops. It gives San Luis Obispo a new
place to walk, talk, sit and watch.
The third and fourth floor levels will be the executive office levels.
Two elevators will provide direct access from the parking levels.
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GENERAL GOALS
The proposed Planned Development, the innovative design,
criteria allowed under the Planned Development Zone, would
allow the site to be developed to achieve the following general
goals:
Reinforcement of the downtown commercial core by provid-
ing a strong anchor on the northern end of'the retail center. This
reinforcement is further complemented by the provision of the
diagonal pedestrian way through the site which strengthens the
link between the County Government Center and the retail
core.
The provision.of interior public spaces, the significant setbacks to
reduce building mass on the upper floors, the design require-
ments of the desired tenant types, and the other public and pri-
vate amenities.
The development of a project which, by sensitive design and
intensive combination of mixed-uses, provides a landmark
building which reflects the historic character of the surrounding
buildings and the site.
The development of an economically viable project which will
increase vitality in the downtown by expanding the variety and
volume of retail sales and related uses; thereby reinforcing the
downtown's role as the cultural, social, entertainment, com-
mercial, and professional activity center of the County.
ADDITIONAL OBJECTIVES
Additional criteria for evaluating the Court Street Center's consis-
tency with City objectives are found in the Urban Land Use and
Growth Management Element, the Downtown Improvement
Manual, and the Court Street Center Request for Qualifications
(See Item 'I').
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REQUIRED FINDINGS j
In order to achieve these multiple-stated goals and objectives,
Planned Development rezoning is requested to allow flexibility in
developing the parcel. The Development Team believes that the
proposed Planned Development rezoning meets the following
O required criteria: '4. Features of the particular design achieve the
intent of conventional standards as well as or better than the stan-
dards themselves.'
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Court Street Center
San Luis Obispo, California
Planned Development
Zoning Application
1. Planning application form complete. (See Attached.)
7- Property owners list and map showing the area included In the list.
(See Attached.)
3. Map (8-1/2' X 11') from the official zone map, with the area to be
changed shaded or outlined with a heavy, .black line, and the pro-
posed change clearly labelled. (See Attached.)
4, Preliminary development plan, to include:
A A legal description of the total site;
The site consists of approximately 34,000 square feet (0.78 of an
acre) bounded by Monterey Street, Osos Street, Higuera Street,
and the Court Street right-of-way. The site includes-three parcels
owned by the City of San Luis Obispo (APN 002-433-001,APN 002-433-
002, and APN 002-433-033),the northeast sixteen feet of the forty foot
wide Court Street right-of-way which is proposed to be partially
abandoned and combined with the adjacent City parcels to
create a single lot. A more precise legal description will be refined
as part of the Parcel Map for lot combination and partial street
abandonment applications related hereto.
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B. A statement of the objectives to be achieved by the planned de- j
velopment through the particular approach proposed;
The Planned Development Zone is intended to encourage inno-
vative development by allowing more variation in project design
than normal standards, and to provide benefits to the project oc-
cupants and/or to the community as a whole which could not be
provided under conventional regulations. The Planned Devel-
opment rezoning provides the City with a more precise means of i
insuring that development reflects the community's unique char-
acter by approving a preliminary development plan and sched-
ule for a specific project concurrent with rezoning.
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