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City Council Minutes Page 2
Tuesday, February 21, 1989 - 7:00 P.M.
A D D O N I T E M S
A -1 Resolution of Appreciation No. 6575 -89 adopted on motion of
Raona /Settle (5 -0) thanking City Attorney Roger Picquet for his five plus
years of service with the City of San Luis Obispo.
A -2 Moved by Reiss /Rama (5 -0) to appoint Carol Hanson to the Human
Relations Commission to fill an unexpired term ending March 31, 1990, as
recommended.
Moved by Settle /Raooa (5 -0_ the Consent Agenda was unanimously approved as
recommended by the City Administrative Officer with the exceptions of C -2
and C -6 as noted.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
Council approved the minutes of Friday, February 10, 1989.
C -2 ENCROACHMENT AND EXCAVATION (File 0402)
Ordinance No. 1131 introduced to print amending Chapter 12.04 of the
Municipal Code as recommended regarding encroachments and excavations
in or on public property, including rights -of -way (5 -0).
Councilwoman Rama suggested that in the future any ordinance
' amendments require the City be under the same rules as a private
developer.
C -3 AMENDMENT TO CURBS. GUTTERS & SIDEWALK ORDINANCE (File #553)
Ordinance No. 1132 introduced to print amending Chapter 12.16 of the
Municipal Code as recommended regarding curbs, gutters and sidewalk
areas whereby developers are reimbursed for certain improvements by
later developers (5 -0).
C -4 AMENDMENT TO SEWER /WATER /INSTALLATION OF PUBLIC FACILITIES ORDINANCE
(File 1414)
Ordinance No. 1133 introduced to print amending Chapters 13.04, 13.08
and 16.44 of the Municipal Code as recommended regarding sewer and
water main extensions and reimbursement for installation of public
facilities (5 -0).
C O N S E N T A G E N D A
C -5 ACCEPTANCE OF PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS (File #410/1509)
Resolution No. 6576 adopted accepting public improvements for Tract
1509 and Minor Subdivision No. 87 -355 and releasing Faithful
Performance and Labor and Materials Bonds (cash deposits) for Tract
No. 1509 as recommended. The warranty shall be held for one year
(5 -0).
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C -6 AWARD OF CONTRACT (File #88 -23)
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Council considered awarding a contract for "B.A. French Park - Phases
I & II", City Plan No. M -57Y, bid estimate $133,174 (City's share
$35,690) excluding engineering and contingencies: bids opened on
February 2, 1989.
Councilwoman Ravva expressed concern that the project was not timely
given that the City was facing a water moratorium.
After discussion it was moved by Settle /Ranva that the bids be
rejected without prejudice, motion carried unanimously.
C -7 SANTA ROSA PARR PROJECT (File #287)
Plans and specifications approved and staff authorized to advertise
for bids for the "Santa Rosa Park Improvement Project: Softball Field
Light Replacement," City Plan No. N -05Y; consultant's estimate $80,000
(funds earmarked for this project include $62,000 from the City's
Capital Improvement Program Fund and $20,000 State Bond Act) (5 -0).
P U B L I C HEARINGS
2. APPEAL - GRACE CHURCH (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Greg Wilhelm of
a Planning Commission decision to deny a use permit to allow a major
addition to an existing non - conforming building located at 1350 Osos
Street (U1409), Grace Church, applicant. (This item was taken before
Item 1 upon Council consensus and agreement by both applicants and
appellants of Item 1 and 2).
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council deny the appeal and allow
the Planning Commission's action to deny the use permit request stand.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Greg Wilhelm, representing Grace Church, presented a slide
presentation and urged support of their appeal.
Steve & Diane Scofield, 550 Charles Drive, spoke in support of Grace
Church and its request for the use permit.
Mrs. Erwin, 1042 Pismo Street, and a next door neighbor of the Church,
also spoke in support of the use permit.
Mat Rokohan, 110 Johnson Avenue, spoke in support of the appeal.
Rich Earnstern, 12181 Woodside Drive, spoke in support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, it was moved by Settle /Reiss to adopt
Resolution No. 6577 upholding the appeal and approving the use permit
for the church expansion at 1350 Osos Street with an amendment to
require that a condition allow for the advertisement for the
relocation for the three structures. Motion carried, Councilwoman
Pinard voting no.
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Tuesday, February 21, 1989 - 7:00 P.M.
8:00 p.m. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
8:05 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present.
1. COURT STREET (File #407)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation to consider (A) amending the zoning map to
Central - Commercial, Historical and Architectural Preservation, Planned
Development (C- C -H -PD) from Central - Commercial, Historical and
Architectural Preservation, (C -C -H), and (B) approving a preliminary
development plan allowing a 5 -story mixed -use project at 999 Monterey
Street; Interwest Investment Group, Inc. (Marshall Ochylski),
applicant.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director and Jeff Hook, Associate
Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that the
Council adopt the ordinance which would 1) certify the project E.I.R.;
2) amend the zoning map requested; and 3) approve the preliminary plan
development plan subject to the recommended findings and conditions
listed therein.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Marshall Ochylski, 979 Coos Street, spoke in support of their request
and introduced various members of the team.
Pierre Rademaker, 738 Higuera Street, gave a brief slide presentation
of the project.
Rob Strong, 1 Buena Vista, of the Planning Mill also reviewed the
project and urged its support.
Bert Townsend, 848 Higuera Street, expressed concerns that there were
not sufficient public restrooms in and around the downtown area and
would hope that this project could provide them.
Randy Ruff, Citizen's Alliance Committee, expressed concerns as to the
height, mass and parking issues connected with the project.
Mike Spangler, chairman of the B.I.A. Parking Committee, spoke in
support of the project.
Maggie Cox, representing the Chamber of Commerce, also urged support
of the project.
George Gibson, 2424 Cumbre Court, read a letter into the record
expressing concerns as to the adequacy of the environmental impact
report concerning alleged violations of CEQA Guidelines and expressed
several reservations about the staff report.
Ray Sheer, 953 Monterey Street, was concerned about the parking
impacts.
Larry Colt, 393 LaDamesa Court, was concerned about the lack of
parking.
Mayor Dunin declared the Public Hearing closed.
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The Council then held lengthy discussion and took general consensus on
several issues that were raised in the public testimony including 1)
possible elimination of the underground parking; 2) not to widen osos
Street; 3) ability to further widen Court Street; 4) delete the
proposed mast arms; 5) revision of Condition #55 regarding public
access and 6) provide sufficient open -air ventilation.
After discussion moved by Rama/Dunin to certify the project
environmental impact report for the Court Street Center. Motion
carried unanimously.
Moved by Rappa /Dunin to amend the zoning map as indicated in the staff
report, motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Pinard /Rappa to eliminate the underground parking for the
Court Street Center. After discussion, this motion was withdrawn.
Moved by Dunin /Rappa that the preliminary P.D. Plan subject to the
recommended findings and conditions and amended conditions reached
this evening be brought back to the City Council at its next available
meeting for introduction to print. Motion carried, Councilman Settle
voting no.
10:45 P.M. Mayor Dunin declared a recess.
10:50 P.M. City Council convened. All Councilmembers present.
3. MONTEREY STREET REZONING (File #463)
Mayor Dunin and Councilman Reiss stepped down because of possible
conflicts of interest, Vice -Mayor Pinard presiding.
Council considered a public hearing to give final passage to an
ordinance amending the zoning map to adjust the boundary line between
tourist, commercial, and conservation open space 5 -acre minimum in
consideration of a development criteria as part of the designation;
1631 -2223 Monterey Street.
Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the
agenda report with the recommendation that Council grant final passage
to the ordinance as recommended.
Vice -Mavor Pinard declared the public hearing open. No one spoke for
or against the proposed action.
Vice-Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Settle /Rappa, Ordinance No. 1130 was granted final passage
amending the zone map to add the "S" designation as recommended,
motion carried unanimously, Councilman Reiss and Mayor Dunin absent.
Councilman Reiss and Mayor Dunin returned to the dais.
4. APPEAL - ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION - STONERIDGE (File 0407)
Council considered a public hearing to consider an appeal by Don Smith
of the Community Development Director's approval of an environmental
determination for a proposed annexation of 60 acres to the City and
amendments to the Land Use Element map and zoning map to low- density
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Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda
report with the recommendation that Council order a focused E.I.R.
based on CEQA guidelines and the apparent public controversy.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Don Smith, the appellant, spoke in support of his appeal.
Randy Ruff 45 Shasta, Morro Bay, representing the Citizen's Planning
Alliance, also spoke in support of the appeal.
Richard Stevens, Box 456, resident on Lawrence Drive spoke in support
of the appeal.
Keith Gurnee, representing John Ring, spoke in support of the proposed
project.
Paul Gordon, resident on Lawrence Drive, spoke in support of the
appeal
Larry Wright, 515 Lawrence Drive, spoke in support of the appeal.
Mike Codri, 551 Lawrence Drive, spoke in support of the appeal.
Wallen Jones, 546 Lawrence Drive, spoke in support of the appeal.
Roy Hanff, 569 Lawrence Drive, spoke in support of the appeal.
Richard Stevens spoke in support of the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After a brief discussion moved by Pinard /Settle Resolution No. 6578
was adopted to uphold the appeal and require a focused environmental
impact report preceded by a scoping meeting to delineate any concerns
by the neighbors of the project. Motion carried unanimously.
5. REZONING AND TENTATIVE MAP (File $407)
Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission
recommendation of a request to approve a tentative map for Tract 1359
creating a 23 -lot residential subdivision, and amend the zoning map to
change the designation from R -2 -SP and C /OS -40 -SP to R- 1 -SP -PD and
consideration of preliminary development plan.
Due to the lateness of the hour it was moved by Settle /Rappa that this
item be continued to the next available meeting.
12:35 A.M. there being no further business to come before the City
Council Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Monday, February 27, 1989
at 12:10 P.H.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/21/89 Pam Voges, City Clerk
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