HomeMy WebLinkAbout1444ORDINANCE NO. 1444 (2004 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING THE ZONING MAP TO CHANGE THE ZONING FOR PROPERTY AT
286 CALIFORNIA BOULEVARD FROM C -N TO R -4 GP/R/ER 94 -03
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted a public hearing on October 8, 2003
and recommended approval of amendments to the City's Zoning Map; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on December 2, 2003 and has
considered testimony of interested parties, the records of the Planning Commission hearing and
action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed rezoning is consistent with the
General Plan, the purposes of the Zoning Regulations, and other applicable City ordinances; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the draft Mitigated Negative Declaration of
environmental impact as prepared by staff and reviewed by the Planning Commission; and
BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Environmental Determination. The City Council finds and determines that
the project's Mitigated Negative Declaration adequately addresses the potential significant
environmental impacts of the proposed map amendment to the Zoning Regulations, and reflects
the independent judgment of the City Council. The Council hereby adopts said Mitigated
Negative Declaration.
SECTION 2. Findings. The City Council makes the following findings:
1. The City Council finds and determines that the project's mitigated Negative Declaration
adequately addresses the potential significant environmental impacts of the proposed
project, and reflects the independent judgment of the Commission.
2. The proposed rezoning is consistent with General Plan Land Use Element policies
regarding Residential zoning, which place a priority on preserving residential uses and
maximizing the development potential of infill sites. Additionally the General Plan Land
Use Element encourages the development of High Density Residential uses within close
proximity of Cal Poly.
3. The proposed rezoning of the site to R -4 will not significantly impact the neighborhoods
availability of a neighborhood convenient center since the property already contains
residential development and another neighborhood commercial center is located less than
500 feet away.
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4. The existing property is not conducive to commercial development since the site is too
small to accommodate a commercial use and parking and the site is surrounded by high-
density residential property.
SECTION 3. Action. The Zoning Regulations Map Amendment (GP/R 94 -03), as
depicted on attached Exhibit A, is hereby approved.
SECTION 4. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council
members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage,
in the Telegram- Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall
go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its final passage.
INTRODUCED on the 2nd day of December, 2003, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 6`h day of January, 2004, on the following roll call
vote:
AYES: Council Members Ewan, Mulholland and Settle, Vice Mayor Schwartz
and Mayor Romero
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
Mayor David F. Romero
ATTEST:
Lee Price, C.M.C.
City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Jonathan owell
City Attorney
I hereby certify that this document
and accurate cony of Ordinance No a I1+4L(
and that the ordinance was published pars — uan`'
to Charter Secti 602.
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