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ADJOURNED REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, JANUARY 8, 1985 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
STUDY SESSION
ROLL CALL
' Councilmembers
Present: GlennaDeane Dovey, Ron Dunin, Robert Griffin, Vice -Mayor
Allen K. Settle and Mayor Melanie C. Billig
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: Paul Lanspery, Administrative Officer; Geoff Grote,
Assistant Administrative Officer; Roger Picquet, City
Attorney; Pamela Voges, City Clerk; Toby Ross, Community
Development Director; Don Englert, Police Captain; Jim
Stockton, Recreation Director; Terry Sanville, Principal
Planner; Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
1. SECOND -UNIT ORDINANCE (ROSS - 425)
Council considered a Planning Commission recommendation to amend the
city's Second -Unit Regulations.regarding size limits for second
residential units.
Mayor Billie briefly explained for the public's benefit how Study Sessions
are normally conducted, and that public testimony would not be received
this evening.
Jeff Hook, Associate Planner, reviewed the council agenda report, stating
that it was staff's recommendation that Council pass to print the
ordinance amendment which would limit the size of the second units as
recommended by staff. The Planning Commission recommendation would allow
a 450 square foot maximum floor area for second - units, regardless of the
size of the primary unit. The approach was simple and would prescribe
consistent treatment for houses and lots of all sizes, however, it would
provide less flexibility in converting existing rooms into second- units.
The staff's recommendation would provide that the gross floor area of the
second -unit would not exceed 450 square feet, or 25% of the living area of
the primary unit, whichever was greater.
Councilwoman Dovev stated she would prefer to see a square foot limit be
established, but not allow kitchen facilities as a separate room. She
would also prefer that they only be allowed in existing structures, rather
than as part of any new residential development.
Councilman'Settle did not feel that the number of homes over 3000 square
feet would be significant in the overall number oP second -units allowed.
He would, therefore, support the Planning Commission's recommendation with.
the understanding that if the applicant only wished for structural changes
it might be handled through the variance process with certain findings to
be established in the ordinance.
Councilman Griffin could support the revisions. He felt it was in keeping
with the Council's original intent, when the Second - Residential Ordinance
was originally passed, and would therefore be supportive of the Planning
Commission recommendation.
Councilman Dunin agreed that the second -unit ordinance was originally
intended to comply with the state law and to provide additional housing.
He would support only the 450 square foot with a possibility of exceptions
on a case -by -case basis.
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Mayor Billig agreed with Councilman Dunin. She, too, could support the
450 square foot with some type of exception to be provided.
After discussion and upon general consensus, this item was continued to
the next available Council meeting. Staff was directed to prepare an
ordinance establishing size limits for second residential units not to
exceed 450 square feet, but to allow provisions which would allow
exceptions as defined through standards established by the ordinance and
approved by Planning Commission Use Permit (5 -0).
2. PUBLIC ART PROGRAM (ROSS - 477) ,
Council considered alternatives to establish an art -in- public - places
program.
Jeff Hook, Associate Planner, briefly reviewed the staff report. He
showed several slides outlining various public art programs that have been
implemented in other cities, and requested Council review of the
alternatives and recommend the more appropriate one for the City.
Mayor Billig requested clarification as to why this item was before the
Council.
Mr. Hook explained that in 1982 Council reviewed the Downtown
Beautification Program for improving the downtown area. At that time, Mr.
Gary Dwyer who worked in the field of sculpture, had made some suggestions
and a presentation to the Council. The Council suggested an ad -hoc
committee composed of various members of the community be formed to review
and make recommendations. Those are the recommendations before the
Council this evening, including a resolution to implement a public arts
program.
Councilman Settle stated he supported the idea of an art -in- public - places,
but at this time would not want to see it as a requirement, but rather '
provided an incentive and to direct that this be referred back to various
commissions, including the Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission, for additional review and input. He would lean towards
recommendation alternative number one.
Councilman Griffin felt that it depended largely on the outcome of the .
community's response as far as their support. He would also like to see
the Planning Commission and ARC review this, possibly include the Park &
Recreation Commission. He suggested that this might be placed as an
advisory ballot measure on the November ballot.
Councilwoman Dovey also supported the idea of some kind of public art
program, however, she would rather that it be put in front of the public
sector and have them bring forth their ideas rather than making it a.
mandatory requirement of the City. She too would support recommendation
number one.
Councilman Dunin spoke in support of recommendation number one. He would:
also have the Promotional Coordinating Committee, in addition to the other
committees, review and bring back suggestions.
Mayor Billig agreed to refer this to the other advisory committees for
additional review and recommendation to the Council, with the direction to
look at an overall program. It might be appropriate that the emphasis be
on an incentive program for developers. She too would support alternative
number one.
Upon general consensus this item was referred to the Planning Commission,
Architectural Review Commission, Park & Recreation Commission and
Promotional Coordinating Committee for additional review and
recommendation, with emphasis on alternative number one to provide
incentive programs.
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3. BICYCLE FACILITIES PLAN (ROSS #462)
Council reviewed and considered a Planning Commission recommendation for
the development of a Bicycle Facilities Planning Program as part of the
adopted General Plan Circulation Element.
8:05 p.m. Mayor Biliig declared a recess.
8:30 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
Terry Sanville, Principal Planner, briefly reviewed the agenda report
saying that the recommended action tonight was for Council to schedule a
public hearing or an additional study session to consider adoption of the
Bicycle Facilities Plan. He then showed various slides and reviewed the
Planning Commission and staff's recommendations.
Councilwoman Dove y asked a variety of questions as they related to
concerns raised by written questions in the packet.
After general discussion and on motion of Councilman Settle, seconded by
Councilman Griffin, to set this for a future public hearing with staff
directed to prepare additional response to the written and Planning
Commission public hearing input and review educational programs in
cooperation with Cal Poly and the news media. Motion passed unanimously.
C O M M U N I C A T I O N S
C -1 Councilman Dunin asked the Council to review the art pictures given
to the City and state their preference on accepting the donation and the
placement or framing of the pictures for City Hall.
C -2 Councilwoman Dovey and Mayor Billie gave updates on the San Luis
Obispo Area Coordinating Council and County Water Advisory Board Meetings.
C -3 Mayor Billig was directed to work with the staff on response to
Coalition for Economic Freedom and Individual Freedom regarding
"affordable housing" issue.
10:10 p.m. City Council adjourned to closed session to discuss possible
litigation and acquisition of properties at 668 Marsh owned by Mr. and
Mrs. Marcel Cote, 664 Marsh owned by Mr. Klauke and 638 -648 Marsh Street
owned by Mr. Bode.
12:05 a.m. City Council reconvened in open session. There being no
further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Billig adjourned
the meeting at 12:05 a.m. to Monday, January 14, 1985 at 12:10 p.m. for
closed session to review the City Attorney m' - year's review.
P mela Voges, City
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 2 -19 -85
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