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MaACOUNCIL AGENDA REPORT
FROM Randy Ross�I terim Community Development Director; BY: Pam Ricci, Assoc. Planner
SUBJECT �V`U
Planning Commission Referral - Circulation alternatives for Rachel Street discussed in
conjunction with the Fairview Station residential condominium project proposed at the
southwestern corner of Florence. Avenue and Bushnell Street.
CAO RECOMNMNDATION
Consider the discussion in the staff report, applicants' circulation alternatives and any
public testimony, then provide direction to the Planning Commission regarding the
temporary and permanent closure of Rachel Street to through traffic.
BACKGROUND
Discussion
On June 14, 1989, the Planning Commission considered a use permit to allow development of
a 1.79-acre vacant site located at the southwestern corner of Florence Avenue and
Bushnell Street with a 19-unit residential condominium project known as Fairview
Station. One of the issues discussed at the meeting was increased traffic on Rachel
Street as a consequence of development of the Fairview Station project and the buildout
of other vacant sites in the vicinity.
In respose to the Rachel Street traffic issue, the applicants' representative presented a
plan showing circulation alternatives for streets in the vicinity of the project.
Instead of the present connection between the two streets, the applicants' plan shows
cul-de-sacs at the end of Rachel Street and Florence Avenue with an emergency access
drive between (reduced plan attached to this report and full-size plans enclosed in
packets).
A majority of the Planning Commission seemed to favor at least a trial or temporary
closure of Rachel Street. A temporary closure would keep construction-related traffic
from using Rachel Street during the construction of Fairview Station. Staff informed the
commission that any action to close off the street either temporarily or permanently was
under the council's jurisdiction. Because of this issue and others, the commission
continued action on the requested use permit. They specifically directed that they
receive feedback from the council on the Rachel Street closure idea prior to taking an
action on the use permit.
Significant Imnacts
Adverse impacts associated with both the temporary or permanent closure of Rachel Street
are the impediments on emergency vehicles to efficiently service the neighborhood and the
inconvenience to neighborhood residents and visitors of not having a through route
between the north and south Terrace Hill neighborhoods.
On the other hand, closure of the street would reduce traffic volumes and noise levels
and improve pedestrian safety for Rachel Street residents.
Consenuences of Not Taking the Recommended Action
Not providing direction to the Planning Commission concerning the street closure could
further delay the processing of the Fairview Station project.
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COUNCIL AGENOA REPORT
Circulation Alternatives �1
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Fairview Station Data Summary
Address: 2175 Florence Drive
Applicant: P.E.T.R.A., Enterprises (Bruce Houseman and Gary Smee)
Representative: Erik Justesen, RRM
Zoning: R-2-S
General Plan: Medium Density Residential
Environmental Status: A Negative Declaration on environmental impact with mitigation
measures was granted by the Director on April 5, 1989.
Project Action Deadline: September 15, 1989
EVALUATION
Although the Planning Commission did not formally endorse the closure of Rachel Street to
through traffic, a majority seemed to support at least a trial closure. However, as
staff has had more time to study the closure and consider its implications, the less it
seems to be a desirable alternative. The following paragraphs discuss the pros and cons
associated with a temporary street closure:
1. Benefits to Rachel Street Neighborhood:
At the April 26th Planning Commission meeting when the Fairview Station project was
first considered, neighbors of the project, including several residents on Rachel
Street and one neighbor on Bishop Street, expressed concerns with the impact of the
project on traffic levels of the two streets. With its motion for project
continuance, the commission asked staff to evaluate potential traffic impacts on the
two streets.
On June 14th staff included in its report to the commission a traffic study which
establishes a baseline for traffic on the two streets, quantifies additional trip
ends attributable to the project, nearby condominiums under construction and
potential future projects, and then evaluates project and cumulative development
impacts on traffic.' This study is attached to the council's report. j
The conclusion of staff's study was that while projected traffic volumes were within
the designed carrying capacities of both streets, that changes in traffic volumes
would be perceptible to residents along those streets. Staff's estimated traffic
volumes were conservative as fewer vehicles will probably choose the Rachel Street
over the Bishop Street route given the circuitous nature of the Rachel Street route
and the fact that the Ella Street/Johnson Avenue is not signalized. A signal at the
Ella Street/Johnson Avenue intersection which would improve the attractiveness of the
Rachel Street route is not currently budgeted for and therefore will not practically
be installed within the next two years (actual installation date probably even
further in future).
Benefits of the street closure to the Rachel Street neighborhood include lower
traffic volumes on the street, less noise and greater safety for children at play and
for pedestrians. Residents along the street would probably be more satisfied with
the closure because their overall quality of life would remain constant and would
outweigh any inconveniences to them of not having a through street to the south.
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Circulation Alternatives
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2 Temoorary Closure:
Some neighbors at the Planning Commission hearings expressed concerns that
construction vehicles were using Rachel Street rather than Bishop Street for access
to project sites. The idea of a temporary closure of the street came up as a
possible mitigation measure to address this particular concern. The commission also
felt that the temporary closure might be viewed as a trial run for a more permanent
street closure.
In staffs opinion, the amount of construction vehicles that may be mistakenly using
the Rachel Street route to access project sites is not significant enough to warrant
even temporarily closing off the street. Conditions on project approvals prohibiting
construction truck access to Rachel Street and posting of signs noting this
restriction should further discourage this problem.
One of staffs major concerns with the concept of a temporary closure is that the
neighborhood's perceived impacts of increases in traffic volumes will be even more
pronounced with the reopening of the street at a later date.
3. City Staff Concerns:
Staff's main issues with the idea of the closure are the impacts to emergency
services and the loss of the through route between neighborhoods. Practical and
logistical considerations with the circulation alternative submitted by the
applicants for the Fairview Station project include how the right-of-way to
accommodate the street improvements for the cul-de-sacs will be acquired, who will
pay for these improvements and the possible need to re-subdivide parcels to
accommodate the plan.
Perhaps the primary concern with the closure idea is the creation of two long dead
end street systems. In terms of designing an efficient circulation system, it is
most important to have as many linkages between neighborhoods as possible. This same
concern was raised at the time that both the Foster and Noyes tracts at the end of
Royal Way were reviewed.
The Fire and Police Departments are concerned that the proposed emergency drive
between the two cul-de-sacs will not always be accessible because of vehicles parking
in the cul-de-sacs illegally and blocking them. This is a constant maintenance
problem in other parts of the city which these departments would like to avoid here
if possible.
Finally, city staff is concerned with the precedent-setting implications of the
street closure. The city needs to be responsive to neighborhood concerns, but it
also needs to rely on its technical expertise to evaluate the alternative that best
protects the health, safety and welfare of its citizens. In this case, city staff
feels that the closure would adversely impact the city's ability to best serve the
neighborhood.
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ALTERNATIVES
1. Tell the Planning Commission that neither a temporary or a permanent street closure
is appropriate and specify the reasons why.
The staff report concludes that anticipated increase in traffic levels on Rachel
Street does not warrant the temporary or permanent closure of the street and that
negative impacts including the creation of two long dead-end street systems and
constraints to emergency services outweigh benefits to neighborhood residents.
2. Tell the Planning Commission that a trial or temporary closure should be allowed.
Temporary closure could be tied to Fairview Station project construction start-up and
completion. It would mitigate concerns with construction vehicles using Rachel
Street and could be viewed as a trial to a more permanent closure of the street.
3. Continue action on the recommendation.
The council could direct staff to return to them with more specific information on
neighborhood impacts or possible circulation alternatives.
4. Postpone a recommendation on the permanent closure, pending study of this particular
issue in the Phase 2 circulation study that DKS Associates has been directed to
prepare. i
Staff does not endorse this alternative because it does not feel that further study
of the closure will be particularly fruitful. It is likely that the consultant will
come to the same conclusion as staff regarding the closure and that the amount of
time and expense that it takes to reach that conclusion could be more constructively
spent.
RECOMMENDATION
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Consider the discussion in the staff report, applicants' circulation alternatives and any
public testimony, and provide direction to the Planning Commission regarding the
feasibility of the temporary or permanent closure of Rachel Street to through traffic.
Attachments: Vicinity Map
Neighborhood Context Map
Rachel Street Circulation Alternatives Submitted by RRM
City Staff Circulation Study
Memo from Jerry Kenny dated 6-27-89
Memo from Erwin Willis dated 7-11-89
Memo from Bart Topham dated 8-3-89
Planning Commission Action Letter/Minutes
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Enclosed: Full-size plans of circulation alternatives
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RACHEL/BISHOP STREET TRAFFIC IMPACTS -
Traffic counts were conducted at two locations to establish a baseline for existing
traffic levels on Rachel and Bishop Streets. Counters were set up on Rachel Street just
beyond the Florence Street bend and on Bishop Street just east of Florence Street.
Counts were taken over a five day period beginning on Wednesday and ending on Monday.
Baseline traffic levels for the two streets were established by using the worst-case
traffic count for a 24-hour period which turned out to be Thursday, May 11, 1989.
Traffic levels on the weekend were approximately 60% of weekday levels.
Attached is an excerpt from the City Circulation Study, Phase 1 Report, prepared by DKS
Associates, which discusses traffic criteria for neighborhood streets. This section of
the report provides two techniques to attempt to evaluate how traffic volume changes
affect residents' perceptions of traffic conditions.
The first technique described is the Urban Land Institute's "Expected (Typical) Traffic
Volumes by Street Classification" table which identifies ranges of traffic volumes for
various classifications of streets. Comparing existing street volumes with expected
future street volumes gives "some insight into likely public perceptions of traffic
conditions".
Using this table, existing traffic volumes on Rachel Street are consistent with typical
volumes for a local street. Added traffic contributed by the project keeps traffic
volumes within the local classification range. It is not until projected traffic from
complete buildout of all vacant lots in the neighborhood is added that traffic volumes
exceed expected traffic volumes for a collector street.
Comparison of the cumulative traffic volume for Rachel Street (ADT of 431) with the ADTs
of other similar residential streets that traffic counts are available for indicate that
the street's volume is relatively light. Some examples of ADTs on other streets are 299
for Cerro Romauldo west of Ferrini, 582 for Diablo Drive west of Mirada, 750 for Flora
Street south of Sydney, 1065 for Fredericks west of Kentucky and 2046 for Meinecke east
of Benton. These ADTs show the variety of traffic volumes on residential streets
throughout the city.
Bishop Street has been planned as a collector street. Current traffic volumes on the
street are below the range for a collector on the chart. Even with complete neighborhood
buildout, anticipated volumes for Bishop Street are well within the acceptable range for
a collector street.
The second technique discussed which evaluates the impacts of traffic volume changes on
residents' perceptions is the Traffic Infusion on Residential Environment (TIRE) Index
index. The index values range from 0.0 to 5.0 (the higher the value the more traffic
volume and the greater the impacts from traffic). Changes in street volumes "would cause
a greater impact on a residential environment with a low pre-existing traffic volume than
would a change on a street with a high pre-existing volume." Increases in traffic
volumes resulting in index changes of 0.1 or more is considered significant to street
residents.
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TRAFFIC CRITERIA FOR NEIGHBORHOOD STREETS
Traffic volumes or changes in traffic volumes probably represent the best predictor of
residential satisfaction with traffic conditions since most other evaluation factors are a
functional by-product of traffic frequency or are measured relative to traffic rates. The basic
question for residents to address is at what level of traffic volumes does their tolerance of
the situation become unacceptable? This is a subjective judgement. The relative values of
changes in safety, noise levels, visual intrusions, etc. as they relate to traffic flow are non-
quantifiable and may change with community or neighborhood values..
Expected Tratf c Levels
Table 3-2
While no traffic acceptability index has been Expected (Typical) TraMc Volumes by
developed that commands widespread Street Classification
acceptance, the Urban Land Institute has Volume.
identified typical or expected average daily Classification (ADT)
traffic (ADT) volumes associated with
various street classifications, as shown in Local 0 - 350
Table 3-2. Subcollector 200 -1,000
Collector 800 -3,000
The comparison of expected volumes with Arterial Over 3,000
existing traffic volumes by street
f classification provides some insight into soy urban tuna Institute
likely public perceptions of traffic
conditions.
TraRc Impacts on the Residential Environment (TIRE) Index
Traffic volume differences between alternatives can be evaluated using.a Traffic Infusion on
Residential.Environment (TIRE) index. The TIRE index numerically represents a resident's
perception of the effects of street traffic on activities such as walking,cycling and playing,
and on daily tasks, such as maneuvering an auto out of a residential driveway.
A table comparing TIRE index values and corresponding traffic volume ranges is provided
in Table 3-3. TIRE index values range from 0.0 to 5.0 representing least affected and most
affected impacts, respectively. A given change in street traffic volumes would cause a
greater impact on a residential environment with a low pre-existing traffic volume than
would a change on a street with a high pre-existing volume. Accordingly, TIRE is expressed
as a logarithmic association between traffic volumes changes and residential perception
re is considered
levels. Any traffic change that would cause an index change of 0.1 or mo
noticeable to street residents(
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Table 3-3
TIRE Index Values
Vehicles per Day Tire Vehicles per Day Tire
(Range) Index (Range) Index
6 . . . . 7 0.8 711 . . . 890 2.9
7 . . . . . 8 0.9 891 . . 1,100 3.0
9 . . . . 10 1.0 1,101 . . 1,400 3.1
11 . . . . 14 1.1 1,401 . . 1,800 3.2 I
15 . . . . 17 1.2 1,801 . . 2,200 3.3
18 . . . . 22 13 2,201 . . 2,800 3.4
23 . . . . 28 1.4 2,801 . . 3,500 3.5
29 . . . . 35 1.5 3,501 . . 4,500 3.6
36 . . . . 44 1.6 4,501 . . 5,600 3.7
45 . . . . 56 1.7 5,601 . . 7,100 3.8
57 . . . . 70 1.8 7,101 . . 8,900 3.9
71 . . . . 89 1.9 8,901 . 11,000 4.0
90 . . . 112 2.0 11,001 . 14,000 4.1
113 . . . 140 2.1 14,001 . 18,000 4.2
141 . . . 180 2.2 18,001 . 22,000 4.3
181 . . . 220 2.3 22,001 . 28,000 4.4
221 . . . 280 2.4 28,001 . 35,000 4.5
281 . . . 350 2.5 35,001 . 45,000 4.6
351 . . . 450 2.6 45,001 . 56,000 4.7
451 . . . 560 2.7 56,001 . 71,000 4.8
561 . . . 710 2.8 71,001 . 89,000 4.9
Soures Goodrich Traffic Group
Streets above a mid-range TIRE index level of 3.0 (1,100 ADT) are considered traffic
dominated, while those with index levels below 3.0 are better suited for residential activities.
This means that most collector streets and all arterial streets are considered traffic-
dominated.
MURRAY/BROAD STREET NEIGHBORHOOD ANALYSIS
Traffic conditions in the Murray/Broad Street neighborhood have been an issue for some
time. The history of the Murray/Broad neighborhood suggests it has seen much change over
the years as long time residents indicate Chorro to be formerly the main highway connector
through town. Since Chorro and Broad are logical access routes to downtown and to U.S.
101, traffic has increased on these routes as the city has grown. Moreover, commercial
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Attached is a table which contains a traffic impact summary for Rachel and Bishop
Streets. The TIRE indexes are given for existing traffic volumes and each incremental
step with area buildout. For Rachel Street, the index increases 0.1 with project
buildout, stays the same with occupancy of the condominiums under construction and
increases again by 0.1 with buildout of all vacant parcels. So while traffic volume
increases are not high enough to adversely impact the carrying capacity of the street;
they are significant enough that residents along the street will notice changes in the
number of cars driving by and the increased volume of traffic may affect some day-to-day
activities.
The index has similar results on Bishop Street, but since indexes and traffic volumes
along this street start out higher, the theory behind the.index follows that changes
would not create as significant impacts as they would on Rachel Street. In addition,
Bishop Street has been designed as a collector street and many of the newer home sites
are not permitted access to the street to further minimize impacts from increases in
traf f ic.
Several of the Rachel Street neighbors indicated support for somehow barricading off the
street before it intersects with Florence. Avenue to minimize traffic impacts. The public
Works Department was asked to comment on the idea of this street closure. Their reaction
was that the projected amounts of traffic were not high enough to warrant closing off the
street and that any decisions regarding the closure should be postponed until the issue
is evaluated as part of the Circulation Element update.
As a means of analyzing the impacts to Bishop Street.traffic volumes with closure of
Rachel Street, staff added the expected traffic volumes from the subject project, the
approved Terrace Hill condominiums and potential development projects all to Bishop
Street traffic volumes and looked at the revised TIRE indexes. Changes were not
significant. The biggest jump in the index occurred (0.2) with development of the
Terrace Hill, but stayed the same with full neighborhood buildout.
Conclusions:
1. Ultimate project traffic volumes on both Rachel and Bishop Streets are within the
anticipated carrying capacity of both streets.
2. Quantative analysis of traffic volume increases on Rachel Street suggest that they
are not unusual or excessive when compared with other residential streets elsewhere
in the city, but they will be perceptible to residents living along the street.
3. If the commission feels further analysis of potential traffic impacts on Rachel
Street is warranted, then the issue could be referred to DKS Associates for inclusion
in the Phase 2 circulation study.
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RACHEL/BISHOP STREET
TRAFFIC IMPACT SUMMARY
Rachel Street TIRE Index Bishoo 'Street TIRE Index
Existing Traffic (a) 237 2.4 694 2.8
Project Traffic Impacts (b) 57 133
Subtotal 2L4 2.5 827 2.9
Approved Project Impacts (c) 48 192
Subtotal 3A2 2.5 1.0193.0 _
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Potential Development Impacts (d) 89 160
TOTAL 431 2.6 117 3A
(a) Traffic counts for 24-hour period - Thursday, May 11, 1989.,
(b) Assume 70% of project traffic use Bishop and 30% use Rachel. Assume trip generation
rate of 10 trips/dwelling.
(c) Includes 24 condos on Terrace Hill. Assume trip generation rate of 10 trips/dwelling
with 80% using Bishop and 20% using Rachel.
(d) Assume an additional 25 dwellings built in area with similar traffic dispersion and
generation characteristics.
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June 27, 1989
MEMORANDUM
TO: Pam Ricci
FROM: Jerry Kenn
SUBJECT: TEMPORARY STREET CLOSURE - FLORENCE AVENUE AND RACHEL STREET
IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE "FAIRWyp�wSTATION" AT 2175 FLORENCE ST.
The Public Works Dept. would have the authority to allow temporary closure
of Florence Avenue and Rachel Street in conjuction with a construction
related excavation or other work affecting the health, safety or welfare
of the public, but for a limited period of time. If the intent of the
Planning Commission desires to have the streets blocked/closed for a
longer period of time, specifically to preclude. circulation through the
,—,,,neighborhood, our opinion is that the. Council would have to authorize it.
ic would need to be accommodated, the blocking
Even though emergency traff
of other trafficwould need to be considered with 'regard to signing,
advertising, etc.
The sketch submitted by the developer dated May 22, 1989 is subject to
several considerations, incldding R/W acquisition, lot combinations or
subdivisions to eliminate land-locked parcels, and possible physical
limitations, to name a few. Another consideration is when, and if, Bishop
Street is extended across the SPRR, the Rachel Street neighborhood would
be cut off from that access to Broad Street, thus impacting other
neighborhoods. One additional important item is that this closure would
create a very long dead end street system. We' ve been criticized recently
for this by the Council in conjunction with the development of the Foster
and Noyes tracts at the end of Royal Way. Also, this removes the
opportunity for a transit system - which should penetrate this area
sometime and reasonable access to parks and schools.
It is doubtful that construction traffic would even use Ella Street and
Rachel Street as an access, making this issue moot. I doubt current
construction traffic is impacting the Rachel Street neighborhood due to
French's Terrace Hill development.
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MEMORANDUMALI
To: Pam Ricci, Planning Department
From: Erwin L. Willis, Fire Marshal
Subject: Cul-de-sacs on Rachel and Florence Street
Date: July 11, 1989
At the 6-14-89 Planning Commission Meeting it was Proposed by the developer of
Fairview Station to Cul-de-sac both Rachel and Florence Streets to reduce the traffic
impacts the development will have on Rachel Street. At the meeting, I stated that
closing any one street would have minimal impact on Fire Department response times,
but that I thought that this or any clos°O should be studied as part of an overall
traffic study of the entire area. I did not see the actual proposed plans on the
street closure until after the meeting. My comments at the meeting have been mis-
construed to mean that the Fire Department has no problem with the proposed plan.
The plan would Cul-de-sac both Rachel and Florence. Streets and then provide a 30'
wide fire and police access with bollards between the two Cul-de-sacs.
This plan has several problems. First, the emergency response access way between the.
two cul-de-sacs will be subject to blockage by a single illegally-parked car at either
cul-de-sac. We currently are experiencing problems with maintaining fire lanes in the
City. In this area, which is remote from the normal parking enforcement area, illegal
parking will be a constant problem. Each time a new fire lane is put in it creates a
maintenance problem. This one will be remote and difficult to maintain. Second, by
closing Rachel Street to through traffic an area with approximately 300 to 400 homes
will be placed on an essentially very long cul-de-sac, with only one way in and one
way out The City Council has already complained about this same type of arrangement
on Royal Way. The same condition will exist in the area of Florence Street where all
residences will have to exit via Bishop Street. If a hazardous materials spill were
to occur in the rail yard affecting one of these areas this could become a critical
item. Lastly, closing these streets will set a precedence that any neighborhood with
an increase in traffic can close their street to through traffic. There are many
neighborhoods that are already complaining of increased traffic and would request the
same arrangement to be done in their area. This would increase 'traffic on adjoining
streets and increase Fire Department's response times.
Based on these concerns I would recommend against the permanent closure of any City
through streets. In the case of Rachel Street construction traffic should be routed
over Bishop Street. Rachel Street could be posted forbidding construction trucks.
Additionally, on side of Rachel Street, which is very narrow, there could be posted
"No Parking" signs to provide additional width.
Please call me if you have questions.
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Post Office Box 1328 — San Luis Obispo,CA 934061328 — 8051549 7310
TO: Pam Ricci, Community Development /
FROM: Captain. Bart Topham, Police
DATE: August 3, 1989
SUBJECT: FAIRVIEW STATION PROJECT
After review, the Police Department concurs with the observations and
recommendations of both Public Works and the Fire Department. We would
advise against the approval of the proposed street closures.
There seems to be little evidence that the proposed street closures
would have a significant impact with regard to reducing traffic
circulation from "out-of-the-area" vehicles. On the other hand, it
would reduce emergency response times in this area. The proposed
closures and street design would likely increase parking problems,
access difficulties, and further isolate residents in the immediate area
with regard to emergency service protection.. The proposed cul-de-sacs
would significantly reduce our response options in this area.
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June 19, 1989
PETRA Enterprises
1319 Marsh Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
Subject: Actions Relating to Property at 980 Florence Avenue
Street Abandonment
Use Permit U1431
The Planning Commission, at its meeting of June 14 , 1989, continued
consideration of your request to develop a 1.79 acre site with 19
residential condominium units and to abandon a portion of Bishop
Street with direction to provide:
1. More information on the project's grading operation, including
more accurate cut and fill calculations and the impacts of --
cleanup of soils contamination on grading;
2 . Feedback from the City Council on the feasibility of the
temporary and/or permanent closure of Rachel Street; and
3 . A revised site plan incorporating three additional vehicle
spaces with parking for Units 1 and 19 and reorientation of
Units 2 and 3 to conform with city setback and parking and
driveway standards.
If you have any questions, please contact Pamela Ricci at 549-7168 .
Sincerely, ]
JJ
Terry S ville
Principe Planner
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April 26 , 1989
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He did not agree with retaining th elipad , but felt a designated
helicopter use area could be accom ated on the property . He also
discussed the exterior spaces and S .
Richard Steele , 1239 Iris , support the revised project and encouraged
pedestrian access .
Chairperson Kourakis closed the pu c hearing .
Commr . Crotser moved to recommend t t council concur with the negative
declaration and approve the General ian amendment , subject to findings and
conditions , including revisions to nditions 3 , 4 , 5 , and 15 as suggested
by staff ; amending finding 6 and ad ng 6A-6K to condition 15 . He also
added a condition regarding interna noise level regulation . He wanted
condition 4 amended to have R-2 par 1 revert to the original 1987 plan .
He added conditions regarding plann g commission and council review of the
precise plan and helipad area desig tion .
Chairperson Kourakis seconded the m on .
rommr . Schmidt requested amending c ition 3 to prohibit use of space for
1 iysicians ' primary outpatient offi
Commr . Roalman did not feel any res ntial zoning should be lost.
Chairperson Kourakis felt the resid ial development would have a traffic
impact and was concerned that the p el would be used for non-hospital -
affiliated uses .
VOTING : AYES — Commrs . Crot.ser , K akin , Due.rk , Hoffma.n, and Karleskint .
NOES - Commrs . Roalman an chmidt .
ABSENT - None.
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Item 2 . Public Hearing : Actions Relating to Property at 980 Florence
Avenue. Request to" evelop a 1 . 79 acre site wiih 19 rescd-ential
condominium units and abandon a portion of Bishop Street; R-2-S
zone; P.E .T. R.A. , Ent . ( Bruce Houseman b Gary Smee ) , applicant .
A. Street Abandonment. Request to abandon a portion of Bishop
treet etween ushnell Street and the. Southern Pacific
Railroad.
B. Use Permit U1431 . Request to allow a 19-unit residential
condominium on a sensitive site .
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Pam Ricci presented the staff report , recommending approval of the us.e
permit , subject to findings and conditions .
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She also recommended the commission recommend council approve the
affordable housing proposal and- street abandonment with conditions .
Chairperson Kourakis opened the public hearing .
Erik Justesen , 3026 S. Higuera , applicant ' s representative , discussed the
project and condominium regulations , setbacks , noise levels , and
contamination issues . He also discussed the affordable housing concept and
street abandonment. He did not feel any more parking could be added . He
discussed the 25% minimum of affordable units .
Staff clarified that the proposal could not have subsiay unless rental
screening was open and handled by the Housing Authority .
Bruce Houseman , 1152 Fletcher , stated that the affordability and screening
issues discussed , as well as the legal parameters , was just learned by him
tonight and he was not prepared to respond .
Pete Evans , 2040 Rachel , appreciated the project in general , but was
concerned with traffic impacts on Rachel Street. He also did not feel the
units were particularly affordable . He understood that noise levels would
be mitigated by building shieldings , but felt noise estimates were
inadequate . He preferred a barrier installed .
Dave Fosse , 2056 Rachel , did not feel this was affordable housing and
questioned why the developer could not delete one unit to access parking .
He was concerned with traffic impacts on Rachel Street and favored a
barrier situation .
Mark Keane , 2030 Rachel , was concerned about traffic and favored a barrier
installed .
Wayne Masten , 1041 Bishop , stated noise was an issue , as was traffic . He
did feel the project itself was positive .
Helen Milsap, 1273 Ella , wanted clarification on the proposed abandonmen
section , as she owned part of it.. Chairperson Kourakis responded that the
overlap piece of her land would be paid for .
Anchor Wolber , 2022 Rachel , asked for clarification of the arterial
streets . Staff responded that an east/west sector spanned across the city .
Mr . Wolber felt there should be a barrier/cul -de-sac section on Rachel .
Mr. Justesen request a continuance to allow time to explore the circulation
and neighborhood issues raised .
Chairperson Kourakis closed the public hearing .
Commr . Duerk moved to continue the item to the next available meeting . 1i
Chairperson Kourakis seconded the motion .
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VOTING: AYES - Commrs. Duerk, Kourakis , Crotser, Hoffman, Karleskint ,
Roalman and- Schmidt .
NOES - None.
ABSENT - None.
The motion passes .
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csting c u =Foothill Boulevard ; R-1 zone ;
Foothill Baptist Church ( liam Davenport) , applicant .
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Pam Ricci presented the staff repo and recommended approval of the use
permit , subject to findings and con tions .
Chairperson Kourakis opened the pub c hearing .
William Davenport , pastor , discusse the need for daycare and the
�rameters of the proposed program. He discussed the outside play area .
Chairperson Kourakis closed the pub c hearing .
ChairperSon Kourakis moved to appro the use permit , subject to findings
and condition , amending condition 5
Commr . Roalman seconded the motion .
VOTING : AYES - Commrs . Kourakis , alman , Crotser , Duerk , Hoffman , -
Karleskint , and hmidt ..
NOES - None .
ABSENT - None.
The motion passes .
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Item 4 . Public Hearing : Planned D 0opment Rezoning PD 1435 .
onsl eration of amending— existingeve opmentt plan allowing
for large office uses to a w government offices ; 265-285 South
Street; C-S-PD zone ; John huck French , applicants .
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Staff reported that the applicants requested a continuance .
Lairperson Kourakis determined the was no one to speak to this item .
Commr . Duerk moved to continue the m to the next available meeting .