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M I N U T E S
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL ,
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1990 - 4:00 - 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL HEARING ROOM, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice -Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Penny Rappa, Bill
Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: Councilwoman Peg Pinard
Architectural Review Commission
Present: Chairman Allen Cooper, Commissioners Melinda Clarke
Bradford, Dan Chatham, Madi Gates, Duane Morris and Brian
Starr
Absent: Paul Jones
City Staff I
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Ken Bruce, Senior Planner, Randy
Rossi, Long Range Planner, Jeff Hook, Associate Planner
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There was no public comment.
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STUDY SESSION
1. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION POLICIES AND PROCEDURES (File No. 403)
A) Adeauacv of Public notification Procedures utilized for items.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report
stati. -.c, t!.a`. *qtr. Phillip Johnson, at a public comment period before the
Council on D�;cember 5, 1989, suggested the present five day public
r.•:tification -jer;.od of newspaper ad, posting the site, and letters to adjacent
urope_cy owners, was not sufficient time for interested.public to get involved
with .hr .- o;act. He requested a seven day notice, and that it be sent to all
proFw.:t :wr. •s within 300 feet of the site. Previously, on December 12,
198L, th= Cc....icil adopted Resolution No. 6543, establishing a policy for ,
nccicing various types of development review. For Architectural Review
C=Aission items there is a two -day newspaper ad, five -day posting of the
site; and a..five -day letter to only adjacent property owners.
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Chairperson Cooper stated he would like to receive the ARC agenda packet at
least by the Thursday prior to the meeting.
Commissioner Morris supported the 300 foot noticing of property owners.
Commissioner Starr supported the 300 foot notice, and seven -day advertisement.
Commissioner Gates urged staff look at some way of noticing renters also.
After brief discussion by Council, and upon general
supported the ten -day notification; supported a 300
property owners; urged the Commissioners receive th
urged staff to look at other ways, for the public's
coming before the Arcthitectural Review Commission,
with some type of display ad.
consensus, Council
foot notification to
sir agendas earlier; and
benefit, to notice items
possibly in the newspaper
8) ARC utilization and implementation of hillside development standards.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that Mr. Phillip Johnson
felt the ARC did not follow the adopted hillside development standards. The
standards were adopted on October 16, 1984, as part of the General Plan Land
Use Element.
' Councilman Roalman stated he would like to review the hillside guidelines.
Councilwoman Rappa supported more emphasis on landscaping that would blend
into the hillside, rather than just the use of colors on the house. She also
suggested that applicants make slides available to the ARC.
After discussion and upon general consensus, staff was directed to prepare a
work scope for review of hillside development standards for Architectural
Review Commission's review and report back.
C) Character and extent of new or revised application material introduced
for the first time during an ARC hearing.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that Mr. Phillip Johnson
felt that when new or revised plans or materials were introduced for the first
time at a hearing, that a final action should not be made at that hearing, .
because the Commission, staff and the public didn't have adequate time to make
informed responses.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, it was agreed that if
substantive changes were made to the original project, the commission should
continue that item, as is their current policy.
D) Policy promoting modification of proiects and ultimate approval, rather
than denial as unacceptable.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that the Architectural
Review Commission seldom denies a project outright. They prefer instead to
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provide the opportunity, through continued hearings and direction to
applicants for project modifications, to have the project evolve into a
configuration that could be approved.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that while
it is acceptable and appropriate to work with an applicant to some degree on
design, it was not the Architectural Review Commission's role to redesign a
project, but rather, if there were major concerns, the project should be
denied or sent back.
E) Need for a Mitchell Park Master Plan.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that the ARC had reviewed
several projects in Mitchell Park over the last few years, the latest being a
waterwell housing structure. In December of 1989, the Commission acted to
recommend to the City Council that there be a Master Plan for Mitchell Park,
that a master plan was needed now, and should be developed jointly with the
Parks and Recreation Commission, Utilities Department, and members of the
public. The Commission felt no more changes or development should take place
within the park until a master plan is developed and adopted.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council agreed that a
master plan for Mitchell Park be developed by the Parks and Recreation
Commission.
F) Role of the ARC in Citv protect review and approval, and implementation
of ARC conditions of proiect approval.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that the Municipal Code
establishes the requirement for ARC Review of all City financed projects
including and not limited to Municipal buildings, parks and open spaces, and
street furniture. ARC review of such projects often results in the imposition
of conditions of approval for landscaping, colors, architecture, signage, and
similar aspects of physical development. The commission felt that project
implementation occasionaly defers or ignores such conditions to the detriment
of the project.
Councilman Reiss, felt the City should be held accountable to the minimum
standards that the public is held to.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, it was agreed that City
projects should be treated no differently than private projects or be held at
a higher standard than private development.
G) Consideration of mandatory deferral of landscaping installation durin
Period of water conservation.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, stated that during the current
period of water shortage the City through the ARC encourages the deferral of
landscape installation, but does not require it. Those who opt to defer
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landscaping are required to post a bond to assure its later completion. A
change in policy for whatever time period is deemed appropriate, would result
in the mandatory postponement of the installation of landscaping.
Commissioner Cooper urged that some landscaping continue to be installed
because he felt it helped slope retention, improved the appearance of highly
visible areas, and preserved neighborhood character.
Commissioner Bradford agreed that it would help alleviate erosion.
Commissioner Morris suggested that landscaping could be deferred in the summer
months, but encouraged during the winter when there was natural rainfall. He
felt that water should be reserved for maintenance of existing ladscaping
rather than starting new plant materials.
Councilman Roalman and Vice -Mayor Reiss felt that individuals have the ability
to use their water allotments as they see fit.
H) General Discussion
Councilwoman Rama urged the initiation of action to follow -up on the League
of Cities support for modification of freeway signage relating to off - highway
services. She suggested a view corridor study presentation by County staff to
the ARC.
Vice -Mayor Reiss requested that staff contact Caltrans concerning the City
initiating a tree planting program within the freeway right -of -way if the City
maintains the trees.
After additional discussion and upon general consensus, staff was directed to
come back with specific recommendations for Council action on Items A through
G as discussed.
6:00 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting until 7:00 p.m. r
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/20/90
PV:nlo Pam Voges, ity Clerk
M I N U T E S
REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 20, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBER, CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice -Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard,
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Penny Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer; Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Pam Voges, City Clerk; Arnold Jonas, Community
Development Director; Dave Romero, Public Works Director;
Ken Hampian, Assistant City Administrative Officer; Mike
Dolder, Fire Chief; Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner; Alison
Lloyd, Administrative Analyst; Allen Short, Water Division
Manager
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CONSENT AGENDA
Moved by Roalman /Pinard (5 -0) to approve the consent calendar as recommended
by the City Administrative Officer, with the exception of C -6 as noted.
C -1 COUNCIL MINUTES
The following minutes were approved (5 -0) as amended:
Tuesday, January 2, 1990, at 7:00 p.m.; I
Wednesday, January 17 through Friday, January 19, 1990; and
Monday, January 22, 1990, at 12:10 p.m.
C -2 FINAL MAP - 1901 ROYAL WAY (File No. 410)
Council considered final map approval and acceptance of public improvements
for Tract 1439, a 22 custom -lot residential subdivision located at 1901 Royal
Way; Sandra and Robert Noyes, subdividers.
Resolution No. 6759 (5 -0) adopted approving final map and accepting public
improvements for Tract 1439 as recommended.
C -3 NARCOTIC TASK FORCE (File No. 735)
Council considered an inter - agency agreement for the San Luis Obispo County
Narcotic Task Force from July 1, 1990, through June 30, 1993.
Resolution No. 6760 (5 -0) adopted approving the agreement and Mayor authorized
to execute as recommended..
C -4 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - 1575 BISHOP STREET (File No. 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning
map to change the designation for GP /R 1422 from low- density, residential
(R -1) to public facility, special considerations (PF -S) for property at
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1575 Bishop Street, adjacent to General Hospital (continued from 5/16/89,
11/21/89, 12/12/89 and 2/6/90).
Ordinance No. 1160 (5 -0) was given final passage amending the zoning for GP /R
1422 as recommended.
C -5 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT (File No 463)
Council considered giving final passage to an ordinance amending the zoning
map to change the designation for a city -owned parcel located at 1010 Nipomo
Street (GP /R 1461) from office - historical district to public facilities,
historical district with special considerations (O -H to PF -H -S) and amending
Section 17.22.e010 of the Zoning Regulations to permit non - profit theatres in
the PF zone (continued from 2/6/90).
Ordinance No. 1161 (5 -0) given final passage amending the zoning map for
property located at 1010 Nipomo Street as recommended.
C -6 GRAZING LEASE (File No. 501)
Council considered approving form of agreement for lease of 43 acres on the
shoulder of San Luis Mountain for grazing purposes.
Moved by Roalman /Pinard (5 -0) to continue this item to the next regular
meeting at the request of staff.
C -7 SOLID WASTE TASK FORCE (File No. 524)
Council considered appointments to the Solid Waste Task Force for the County
Integrated Waste Management Plan.
Resolution No. 6761 (5 -0) adopted appointing Councilmember Rappa and Fire
Chief Dolder as representative and alternative, respectively, to the County
Solid Waste Task Force.
C -8 PARKING MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE (File No. 555)
Council considered A) appointments to fill two vacancies on the Parking
Management Committee; and, B) establishing the Parking Management Committee as
a permanent advisory body.
A) Maggie Cox and Greg Schulte appointed (5 -0) to the Parking Management, ..
Committee, and B) Resolution No. 6762 (5 -0) adopted extending the term of the
Parking Management Committee for two years (March 31, 1992) as recommended.
A -1 HOUSING AUTHORITY URGENCY RESOLUTION (File No. 415)
' Moved by Dunin /Rappa (5 -0) to add consideration for a request to tonight's
agenda from the Housing Authority for an urgency resolution to permit the
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permanent mortgage financing for a 20 -unit low and moderate income housing
development at 4035 Poinsettia Street. To be discussed at end of meeting.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
1. TENTATIVE MAP - 1250 IRIS STREET (File No. 410)
Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative map for Tract 1764,
a 6 -unit fee - simple residential condominium project located at 1250 Iris
Street; R -2 -S zone, Mike Reitkerk and Burt Caldwell, subdividers.
Councilman Reiss stepped down due to a possible conflict of interest.
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt a resolution approving the vesting tentative
map for Tract 1764, including concurrence with the negative declaration based
on required findings and subject to conditions recommended by staff.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Steve Pults, architect for the project, urged Council's support.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Raooa /Dunin Resolution No. 6763 (3 -1 -1, Councilman Roalman voting no,
Councilman Reiss absent) was adopted approving the vesting tentative map for
Tract 1764 with an amendment to add Condition No. 19 relative to requiring
water conserving fixtures.
Councilman Reiss returned to the dais.
2. APPEAL - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION - 1050 PALM (File No. 407)
Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by the Cultural Heritage
Committee of an Architectural Review Commission action to allow the demolition
of a house at 1050 Palm Street (opposite the County Government Center); O
zone.
Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with
the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution upholding the Architectural
Review Commission's action and to deny the appeal.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Mark Willan, representing the owner, was available for questions.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Reiss /Dunin (3 -2, Councilmembers Pinard and Roalman voting no)
Resolution No. 6764 was adopted to deny the appeal and uphold the
Architectural Review Commission action as recommended.
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Moved by Raffia /Reiss (5 -0) to request the Cultural Heritage Committee to
review other potential properties for addition to the list of historical
properties in the vicinity of Santa Rosa and Mill Streets.
3. WOMEN'S SHELTER FUNDING (File No. 1042)
Council held a public hearing to consider an application for grant funding
from the Planning and Technical Assistance Allocation for the State Community
Development Block Grant Program on behalf of the Women's Shelter Program which
includes a $7,500 "in kind" contribution by the City for the purpose of
finding a permanent shelter site (continued from 2/6/90).
Alison Lloyd, Administrative Analyst, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt the resolution to approve the grant
application as recommended in the staff report.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open.
Robert Dennis, 3081 Rockview Place, spoke against the proposed application,
stating that it was discriminatory, particularly in that there was no men's
shelter program available. He then read his letter into the record (please
see File No. 1042 for an exact transcript).
' Maryanne Kennedy spoke on behalf of the Women's Shelter and urged Council's
support of the funding.
Scott Smith, 1156 Perrin Drive, and with Self Help Housing, spoke in support
of the request.
Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed.
After brief discussion, moved by Reiss /Pinard (5 -0) Resolution No. 6765 was
adopted approving the grant application as recommended.
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BUSINESS ITEMS
4. PARRS AND RECREATION ELEMENT REFERRAL (File No. 168)
Council considered a Parks and.Recreation Element policy concerning a creek
trail access for property located at 1300 Pismo Street; Don Wright, owner.
Randy Rossi, Long Range Planner, reviewed the agenda report and presented a
slide presentation of the proposed site with the recommendation that Council
determine that the City purchase of the property isn't necessary and direct
staff to secure an irrevocable offer to dedicate easements for pedestrian
access, creek maintenance and open space preservation as part of any future
development approvals.
After brief discussion, moved by Raopa /Pinard (5 -0) Council determined that
City purchase of 1300 Pismo Street was not necessary and staff was directed to
secure an irrevocable offer to dedicate easements as recommended.
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8:35 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared a recess; 8:50 p.m., City Council reconvened,
all Councilmembers present.
5. WATER ACTION LEVELS (File No. 517)
Council considered modifications to water action level ranges and amendments
to the City's Annual water Operational Plan and Policy Statement.
Bill Hetland, Utilities Director, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council adopt the resolution to modify the annual Water
Operational Plan and adjust the City's Water Action Levels as recommended.
This would incorporate the following changes:
1. Redefine minor action level as 3.0 years of supply, less annual
well production plus the minimum pool and change;
2. Retitle 25 percent conservation level to serious action level;
3. Add a 35 percent conservation level-entitled "severe action level"
which is defined as 1.5 years of supply, less well production,
plus the minimum pool;
4. Add exiting.action levels; '
5. Establish the recommended methodology for calculating the action
levels using fixed annual water consumption amounts.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Don Smith, Vista del Lago, urged that Council conserve water and to leave the
water action levels as is.
After brief discussion, moved by Ravva /Reiss (4 -1, Councilwoman Pinard voting
no) to adopt Resolution No. 6766 to modify the Annual Water Operational Plan
and adjust the City's water action levels as recommended.
6. GROUNDWATER BASIN EVALUATION (File No. 517)
Council considered approving a Request for Proposals for professional
engineering services for evaluating the groundwater basin in order to
determine the safe annual yield and insure proper resource management.
Allen Short, Water Division Manager, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council authorize staff to solicit requests for proposals
for professional engineering services for evaluating the groundwater basin as
recommended.
Mayor-Dunin asked for public comment. None was received.
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Moved by Reiss /Ra=a (5 -0) to authorize staff to solicit a request for
proposal for professional engineering services with minor amendments as
suggested by Councilwoman Pinard.
7. WHALE ROCK COMMISSION AGENDA (File No. 920)
Council considered the agenda for the Whale Rock Commission meeting on
Tuesday, March 13, 1990.
Allen Short, Water Division Manager, reviewed the agenda report with the
recommendation that Council review and provide input to the City's Whale Rock
Commissioners regarding items to be considered during the March 13, 1990 Whale
Rock Commission meeting.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus, Council indicated its
support to provide the Whale Rock Commission chairperson a greater degree of
authority in acting on behalf of the Commission. Further, that the Council
encourage the Whale Rock Commission to hold quarterly meetings in light of the
considerable number of issues facing the Commission today, i.e., State Water.
8. SUNNYACRES BUILDING (File No. 426)
' Council considered a letter from the County Administrative Officer asking
whether the City would like to lease the Sunny Acres building, located off
Johnson Avenue, for a nominal cost of $1.00 per year (continued from 7/24/89).
Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation
that Council, by motion, decline the County's lease offer and authorize staff
to send a letter to the County Administrative Officer requesting that the
County give further consideration to preserving, re -using its own historical
building.
Mayor Dunin asked for public comment.
Bob Vessels spoke in support of the City workin
the building, and allow the City to help in its
Gloria Heinz, a member of the Cultural Heritage
preserving the building.
Frank Boch, of the Archaeological Society, read
he had sent to Mayor Dunin in December of 1989,
the building.
I with the County to help save
preservation.
Committee, spoke in support of
a letter into the record that
urging the City's support of
Georgia Lee, Professional Archaeologist, spoke in support.
Don Smilovitz, spoke in support.
Joe Kourakis also urged that the County participate in the building's
restoration.
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Susan Devine spoke in support.
George Movlan, Housing Authority, felt the building could be used for elderly
housing.
Bob Vessels, again urged support for the project.
Councilwoman Rama expressed concern that the County also cooperate in helping
if the building was to be restored.
Councilman Roalman supported a $2,000 contribution for further study of the
site.
Duane Lieb, Director of County General Services, felt that the building was
not salvagable.
After discussion, moved by Roalman /Dunin (5 -0) to adopt alternative #2, that
the City obtain more information on the lease offer regarding parking, access
roads and long -term use of the site. Staff to pursue a cooperative
rehabilitation study on a shared cost basis with other agencies, with the
City's cost not to exceed $2,000.
Upon general consensus, staff was directed to prepare -a-letter to the County- 1
responding to their offer of $1.00, and asking them to agendize this request.
COMMUNICATIONS
Comm. 1 - EARTH DAY FUNDING
Council considered a request by Councilman Roalman for City funding to support
Earth Day 1990 activities.
Jim Merkel, spoke in support of Earth Day.
Elaine Richards also urged support of some type of funding.
After brief discussion and upon general consensus (2 -3) the request was
denied.
After additional discussion and upon general consensus (5 -0), staff was
directed to ask the PCC to review the possiblity of establishing a
discretionary fund for mid -year requests such as this.
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A-1 HOUSING AUTHORITY URGENCY RESOLUTION (File No. 415)
Council considered a request from the Housing Authority for an urgency
resolution to permit the permanent mortgage financing for a 20 -unit low and
moderate income housing development at 4035 Poinsettia Street. 1
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After discussion moved by Pinard /Ravva (5 -0) to adopt Resolution No. 6758
authorizing the City to execute documents necessary to facilitate funding from
the California Reinvestment Corporation to Edna -Islay Housing Associates for
low- moderate income housing.
12:00 p.m., Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss (1)
two real property negotiations; A) 1019 -23 Broad Street, and B) 462 Dana
Street. The City's negotiator is (a) G. D. Spradlin, and (b) Edna Simpson -
Carol Shipsey; and (2) To discuss existing litigation concerning Roziel vs.
Perrin, et al.
1:00 p.m., there being no further business to come before the City Council,
Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to Wednesday, -Feb ry 210 1990 at 7:00 p.m.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 3/20/90 IV /t
PV:nlo Pam`Voges, C" Clark
M I N U T E S
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
PLANNING COMMISSION & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 1990 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL ANNEX (OLD LIBRARY) - 888 MORRO STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL
Councilmembers
Present: Vice -Mayor Jerry Reiss, Councilmembers Peg Pinard, Penny
Rappa, Bill Roalman and Mayor Ron Dunin
Absent: None
Planning Commission
Present: Commissioners Charles Crotser, R. Gilbert Hoffman, Barry
Karleskint, Janet Rourakis, Richard Schmidt
and Chairperson Donna Duerk
Absent: None
Architectural Review Commission
Present: Commissioners Melinda Clark Bradford, Dan Chatham, Madi
Gates, Brian Starr and Chairperson Allen Cooper
IAbsent: Commissioners Paul Jones and Duane Morris