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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/11/1983City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 1983 - 7:00 p.m. Page 2 Councilman Griffin stated,that no definite expressions of what a hillside Counci•lwoman-Dovey did not feel it was appropriate to expand the C -T zone because this area was too isolated. She would support keeping the urban reserve line along the creek as recommended by staff.. is.had been established. He felt this was crucial for historical ...purposes and to determine why the city was engaged in this activity. He suggested a comprehensive definition. He submitted suggested language :which could.be revised.by staff as follows: "Hillsides are geological features on the.:Iandscape whose slope,and.soils. are in a balance with vegptation.:Maintaining:this equilibrium reduces the danger to public health and safety posed by unstable.hillsides. "Such.hillsides can also represent significant sensitive areas.in terms of intrinsic environmental values or benefits which warrant public protection. He also felt a broad statement concerning basic public objectives of the program be.included. He suggested a statement of problem as follows: "Development of hillsides affects'the equilibrium of vegetation, geology, slope, soil and precipitation to one degree or another. Such development can result in disturbances that: a) cause loss of slope and soil stability as well as increased erosion; b) increased run off; c) destroy the communities aesthetically sources; and d) have a far.reaching impact upon the community, land, water and economic resources." He also suggested language be added to include a statement of purpose enumerating program policy objectives. He suggested staff look at other cities, i.e. Pacifica and Irvine, including statements that staff review in order to stress the aesthetic, economic, social, environmental and public safety values in this section. Upon general.consensus, Council agreed with Councilman.Griffin's comments and agreed that other comments by Councilmembers be forwarded to the Community..Development Department within the week•to allow sufficient time.for staff.to.include these amendments in the plan.. After.brief discussion.the following amendments were made.to page 10, item d, Sensitive.Sites, second. paragraph: "WUO Of Housing plans shall:be. reviewed in light-of•git %g0$ jf the following:of %viOJOJ�0 criteria:" Subparagraph:(2).to.read:• "YJOJj10 Grading on individual lots should be minimized. Houses should generally be built close to the street. The grading of visible driveways should be avoided" (4 -0 -1). -Item -e.,.Open Space.Programs:, subparagraph (5) to read: Of Contribution of land-/bargain-sale' (4 -0 -1). Terry Sanville, Senior Planner, reviewed the council agenda report (file X1467) taking each area:in.turn. 1. The Yancy's Hill Area This area includes the Howard Johnson Restaurant area, the fringe area at the base of the Irish Hills and the southwest corner of the city with access from Calle Joaquin. The:Planning Commission recommended.,eight text additions concerning:.standards: 1) site planning, 2) building profiles, 3) building materials, 4) landscaping, 5) fire flow, 6) emergency-access; 7:),signing,, and::8),open space. .The Planning Commission recommended.general plan and zoning map changes.to,extend the city's urban-reserve line to encompass.the• entire Yancy's -Hill property, expand the..tourist commercial development area on top of the hill and rezone the --area from open -space (C /OS -20) to tourist development (C -T -S). A use.permit.would be.required before any additional.development: could occur.on. the top,of.the hill. Staff supported the proposed development standards but:offered the-following,:general plan and zoning .changes: 1) Eliminate the tourist commercial expansion area north of Howard Johnson's Restaurant and establish the urban reserve at the city limits in that area;-2)-reestablish the urban:reserve.at:the center- line of Froom Creek south of Howard Johnson's Restaurant:;.and 3) maintain the current amount of land for tourist commercial land on the top of Yancy's Hill and not extend the urban reserve to encompass the entire property. Counci•lwoman-Dovey did not feel it was appropriate to expand the C -T zone because this area was too isolated. She would support keeping the urban reserve line along the creek as recommended by staff.. City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 1983 - 7:00 p.m. Page 3 Councilman Settle felt the Yancy's building was put in.an.awkward: position during the previous general plan hearings.,.It was within the city limits,.and.he felt it met the necessary criteria for expansion. The review process would take at.least three - to.five years, and-he felt it would be:needed -in the city.at:that.time. .He felt confident ; -the project would be well planned and.no.negative.visual impact would occur. He felt the C -T -S designation was too stringent. This property could provide substantial revenue possibilities. .He did not.feel it--was isolated and could support expansion in.a limited position-. Councilman Griffin supported staff recommended actions 1, 2 and 3. .. . .. . . , 17 Mayor Billig'stated that Councilman Dunin had indicated his:support of the staff recommended action. She too, supported staff's recommendations. Upon general consensus Council approved staff's recommended action to: 1) el- iminate the C -T area north. of Howard .Johnson's:Restaurant;.:2) reestablish the urban reserve at the center line. of Froom Creek and maintain the current.amended C -T land on top of Yancy.'s:Hill (3 -1 -1). 2. Luneta Drive Area: The area includes land south and west of•Luneta and Hermosa Drive and west of Mission Lane at the fringe of .the city. Terry- Sanville reviewed the .Planning Commission's recommended text addition that residentially designated areas within the urban reserve line be considered sensitive.sites requiring ARC approval. The,Planning Commission recommended the proposed general plan map changes align the urban reserve line with the current boundary between open space and housing areas west of.Luneta Drive. The amount.of land earmarked for housing at the south end of Tassajara Drive.would be.siightly reduced and include only the area where slopes were.less than 15 percent. The urban reserve line would be reestablished at the.rear of the lots on the ' west side of Mission Lane. No additional housing up the mountain from these lots would be allowed." He stated staff was also in support'of the Planning Commission recommended action. After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council supported Planning Commission and 'staff recommended action to make minor adjustments to the urban reserve line for zone boundaries along the fringe'of .-the City south of Foothill Blvd. (4 -0 -1). Councilman Griffin also suggested that language be added that any major modification to existing homes on the mountain would trigger ARC approval. 3. High School /Hospital Area This includes vacant land along the western slopes of the Santa Lucia foothills generally south of Alta Street, east of the high school, Woodland Drive, -and the County General Hospital. Terry. Sanville reviewed the Planning Commission recommended_text.addi- tions setting forth ten requirements to be included in a specific plan. The urban reserve line'would be pulled in to match the existing zoning boundary behind the high school. A "SP" overlay zone would be applied to land west.of Woodland Drive requiring a master plan be included for housing in the area before further subdivision and development were allowed. To the north of the County.Geneial Hospital, the location of the urban reserve and the boundary between housing .areas and.open space be adjusted. Some land above the 460 -foot elevation to be earmarked for housing, while land above the urban reserve would remain as open space. Staff supported the Planning Commission recommendation for the high- school- = hospital area. Staff recommended council initiate an adjustment of zoning boundaries in the 'area to coincide with.the new.location of the urban reserve and land use boundaries shown on the general plan:j After brief discussion and upon.consensus, Council supported.the Planning Commission recommendation to require a specific plan for the Bowden property (4 -0 -1). City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 1983 - 7:00 p.m. Page 4 Regarding Mr. Nelson and Mr. Grow's property, upon general consensus Council supported the Planning Commission recommendation that the urban reserve line be established at the existing zone bouncaries east of the high school (4 -0 -1). Regarding the water service line, Council agreed to establish the urban reserve line at the 460 -foot level on the County Hospital property for hydrology services and visibility purposes (4 -0 -1). ' 8:35 p.m. Mayor Billig declared a recess. 8:55 p.m. City Council reconvened, Councilman Dunin absent. 4. The Goldtree Area Includes land outside the city limits and east of the County General Hospital. Terry Sanville, Senior Planner, reviewed the Planning Commission text recommendations of the Goldtree Area including recommendations for: 1) minor expansion area development and criteria; 2) a specific plan or development plan be required; and 3) the area be considered sensitive sites for all residentially designated areas within the urban reserve line. The general plan map would be changed to redefine the minor expansion area outside the city limits and east of the end of Alrita Street above Johnson Avenue. The growth area would be earmarked for future annexation and development with single family housing. Staff recommended Council accept the Planning Commission's recommendations for additions to the general plan text. The general plan land use element map would continue to show a minor city expansion area east of Alrita Street. Staff did not feel it should be as large as suggested by the Planning Commission. The expansion area should not extend beyond the eastern top bank of the drainage swale east of the end of Alrita Street. After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council supported staff's recommended action for establishing the size and location of the Alrita expansion area. Councilwoman Dovey's primary concern was the drainage and the ramifica- tions due to flood and fire hazards (4 -0 -1). Council encouraged the property owners wishing annexation to the city to work with staff. Staff directed to strengthen the paragraph under "Minor Expansion Criteria" to read: "Correction of any existing downslope drainage problems if made worse by new residential development within the expansion area." After brief discussion and upon consensus, Council supported staff recommended action for eliminating the minor expansion area north of Southwood Drive (4 -0 -1). 5. Southwood Drive Area Includes land along the western slopes of the Santa Lucia foothills north of Southwood Drive and Flora Street and outside the city limits. The Planning Commission's recommended text additions would require residentially designated areas within the urban reserve lines be consid- ered sensitive sites requiring approval of ARC for the Southwood Drive area. The minor expansion area shown on the general plan north of Sequoia Drive and Southwood Drive would be redefined. The urban reserve would be set at the 500 -foot elevation or the 15 percent slope rate, whichever is lower on the hillside. Staff recommended that the minor expansion area be eliminated and the urban reserve line set at the ' existing city limits. The city should consider extending limited services to a maximum of three houses north of the unnamed alley in return for site planning control by the city and open space easement dedications. After brief discussion and upon consensus, Council supported staff recommended action for eliminating the minor expansion area north of Southwood Drive (4 -0 -1). City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 1983 - 7:00 p.m.: Page 5 6. -. Maino /Madonna.Area The Maino /Madonna Area includes land west of Freeway 101.on-the south slopes of Cerro San Luis Obispo. The northeast'slopes of.the foothill bordering Laguna Lake Park, the Royal Oak Inn and the Madonna Road tourist area is also included..: The Planning Commission's recommended .text additions included:. •1) Use of land within the urban reserve which included the promotion and development of a complete tourist and cultural-center; 2) program implementation which would include .'.'SP" zone be established.with.specific plan required; and 3) prerequisites for a development concerning water supply, prezoning and strategic planning. The urban reserve.line would be extended to include land north and west of the Madonna Inn, much of this area,b•eing beyond the city.�•limits. The:expansion area would be earmarked for tourist commercial and cultural center developments The urban reserve would be located at the 320 -foot elevation. The urban reserve line would also-be set 'at the rear of tourist.commercial development along the west side of Madonna Road. A.small. vacant area at..the south end of the Royal Oak Inn property.would be included in the urban reserve to -allow for -an expansion of the Inn.= Zoning boundaries would be changed to reflect changes in the.urban reserve line on the general plan map. The five- acre.parcel'of land adjacent to the Madonna Road freeway interchange would be rezoned from C /OS -5 to .0 -T =S. The new zoning would allow the.development.of tourist commercial uses if a use permit was approved by-'the Planning Commission.. The "SP" overlay zone would be applied to vacant land west of the freeway and west of Madonna Inn. Prior.to.subdividing a development a.specific plan.would:be.required. Staff was in agreement,with.the Planning.Commission text.recommendations. Changes to:the general plan and zoning maps.were.also supported.except for the rezoning of the area of the five - acre.parcel adjacent to the freeway interchange. Staff -was recommending itibe.rezoned to'C /OS -5 to C- OS -5 -SP. If future development should be part of the overall master planning required for land north of the Madonna.Inn, primary concerns ' included flood control, street alignments, general access requirements and parking. These would be addressed as a.part of the:specific plan. Planning Commission and staff recommended that the small area within the urban reserve at the southern corner of the.Royal.Oak property be included. This is the site of a motel expansion project already-approved by the ARC. Staff and Planning Commission recommended that the area west of the.parking.,lot . at the north end of theRoyal Oak Inn.property be- excluded `from. the urban reserve. Upon general consensus -Council agreed•to.include the benched-!area east of the Royal Oak Inn within the urban reserve (4- 0 -1).. Planning Commission and staff supported the establishment.of.the urban reserve line north and northwest of the Madonna Inn at the 15 percent .slope rate or the 320 -foot elevation,.which ever was mote - restrictive. The area on the general plan `map:to ;be designated :as : "interim agriculture" After brief discussion and upon general consensus; Council.concurred with the recommended action for-the-location of urban reserve line (4 -0 -1)r Planning Commission and staff.recommended requiring the.preparation of a specific plan for'land north and northwest of the Madonna.Inn:. The specific plan -would establish the arrangement of land uses; circulation of public services, utilities and-open space. , After brief discussion and upon general 'consensiis;.Council.supported staff and Planning Commission recommendation for preparation of a specific plan for the Maino /Madonna area and supported inclusion.of housing on portion of Maino /Madonna property north of the Ranch House driveway within the urban reserve (4 -0 -1). Planning Commission recommended that the five -acre parcel land.adjacent to the Madonna Road freeway interchange be rezoned from C /OS -5 to C /T /S. Staff was recommending that the five -acre parcel be rezoned from C /OS -5 to C /OS -5 -SP. 1 J City Council Minutes Tuesday, January 11, 1983 - 7:00 p.m. Page 6 After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council supported the recommendation of the Planning Commission to rezone the small portion of the entrance to Madonna Inn to C -T -S consistent with General Plan changes (3 -1 -1). Council then reviewed the Planning Commission's recommended text additions on page 27 of the Hillside Planning report. 1. Use of Land Within the Urban Reserve Upon general consensus Council agreed that paragraphs 3 and 4 referencing the cultural center be removed. Council supported the change to "The Tourist Commercial ¢¢00f Activities" (4 -0 -1). Staff was directed to incorporate all amendments made this evening and bring back the appropriate documents for the February 1 Council meeting (4 -0 -1). There being no further business to come Billig adjourned the meeting. APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/1/83 the City Council, Mayor Pamela Voges, M I N U T E S ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 1983 - 7:00 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE ROLL CALL Councilmembers Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Robert Griffin, Allen Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig Absent: Ron Dunin City Staff Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote, Assistant Administrative Officer; George Thacher, City Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community Development Director; Wayne Peterson; City Engineer; Mike Dolder, Fire Chief; Dave Romero, Public Works Director; Brad Hopkins, Acting Fire Marshal; Bart Topham, Police Lieutenant ------------------------------ A -1 APPOINTMENT TO THE P.C.C. Councilwoman Dovey stated that the subcommittee (Dovey /Griffin /Chaney) of the Promotional Coordinating Committee interviewed two applicants to fill the recent vacancy created by Linnaea Phillips' resignation. After interviews, they recommended Leslie Ramsey be appointed to fill the unexpired term. This term to expire 3/31/84. Mrs. Dovey stated it was due to the joint study session being held Tuesday, January 25, 1983, with the P.C.C. that it would be helpful if the new member was able to sit in on the discussions.