HomeMy WebLinkAboutR-10676 Providing City input to Cal Poly for consideration in their Master Plan Update processRESOLUTION NO. 10676 (2015 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, PROVIDING CITY INPUT TO CAL POLY FOR
CONSIDERATION IN THEIR MASTER PLAN UPDATE PROCESS
(GENP-2088-2015)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo has established Guiding
Principles based on General Plan Policies which the Planning Commission has used as a basis to
provide recommendations on the Cal Poly Master Plan; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a
public meeting in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,
California, on October 28, 2015, for the purpose of reviewing draft land use concepts under
consideration by Cal Poly for the Campus Master Plan Update and provide recommendations to
the Council based on Guiding Principles supported by General Plan policy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
meeting in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on
November 17, 2015, for the purpose of considering Planning Commission recommended input
on land use concepts being considered for final inclusion in the Cal Poly Master Plan Update;
and
WHEREAS, the City Council has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony
of the public and interested parties, recommendations of the Planning Commission, the
evaluation and recommendations by staff, and refined land use concepts provided by Cal Poly,
and presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Based upon all the evidence, the Council makes the following findings:
1. City comments to Cal Poly are based on City Land Use Element Policy for
Neighborhood Wellness goals to preserve and enhance the quality of life within
each neighborhood (LUE 2.1 Neighborhood Focus, LUE 2.3.11 Residential
Project Objectives) and provide high quality public services ensuring that
demands do not exceed resources (LUE Goal #17).
2. City comments to Cal Poly are consistent with Land Use and Housing Element
policies to facilitate faculty and staff housing in neighborhoods adjacent to Cal
Poly and to locate fraternities and sororities on the Cal Poly campus (LUE 2.6.4 &
HE 8.4 through 8.7).
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3. City comments to Cal Poly are consistent with Circulation Element Policy to
coordinate planning of Transportation with other affected agencies such as Cal
Poly and support the development of a circulation system that balances the needs
of all circulation modes (CE 1.6.1).
4. City comments to Cal Poly are consistent with Land Use Element Goals and
Conservation and Open Space Element Policy to preserve protect scenic vistas,
preserve agricultural land, and enhance wildlife habitat on land surrounding the
City. (LUE Goals 4 & 6 and COSE 8.1).
5. City comments to Cal Poly consistent with Safety Element policy to ensure
adequate fire services are available concurrent with development (SE 3.0) and
Wastewater Element policy and new development pay its proportionate "fair
share" of expanded collection system capacity and upgrades.
SECTION 2. Environmental. City of San Luis Obispo input on land use concepts under
consideration by Cal Poly (agency with jurisdiction) for further development in the Master Plan
update process is not an action which is subject to CEQA.
SECTION 3. Recommendation. The City Council of San Luis Obispo does hereby
approve the following input to Cal Poly for consideration in their Master Plan update process:
1) Explore implementation of programs and incentives for faculty and staff to live
within existing neighborhoods (not on campus) to stabilize neighborhoods close
to campus.
2) Master Plan policies/principles should address neighborhood compatibility in
terms of scale, density, character of development and residential neighborhoods
should be limited and only be designated for staff, faculty and family housing.
Neighborhood Sensitivity zones should also be added to the residential
neighborhood area west of Highway 1 that is adjacent to existing City
neighborhoods.
3) The Master Plan update should include recommendations of the Neighborhood
Wellness/Community Civility Report where applicable.
4) Proposed Residential Neighborhood Development should be sited and developed
in order to avoid or minimize impacts to scenic view sheds and environmental
resource impacts (riparian, creek, agriculture).
S) New development in the Poly Canyon area and on land adjacent to City Open
Space should consider regional trail connections and coordinated with City and
US Forest Service Staff.
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6) Large events resulting from new facilities and expansion of existing facilities (e.g.
Arena, Agriculture Events Center, Mott Gym, Spanos Stadium, etc.) that have the
potential to affect the City transportation system should include advance
notification and coordination with City staff to minimize impacts; and any
potential cumulative impacts on the City's infrastructure, including but not
limited to the transportation, streets, and bikes systems associated with large
events at those facilities should be fully evaluated and mitigated in the Campus
Master Plan Update EIR.
7) Impacts to City emergency services and Police mutual aid response should be
evaluated and mitigated since the expansion of these facilities have the potential
to result in increased calls for fire, rescue, and medical service during large
events.
8) Further evaluation of the wastewater facility west of California Boulevard should
assess potential impacts on existing uses in the vicinity and consider relocation of
the facility to a location with greater separation from existing residential
neighborhoods and City boundaries.
9) Master Plan and EIR should explore the impact of growth on City services,
including but not limited to recycled water, wastewater, police, fire, and
neighborhood wellness.
10) Coordinate future development plans for review and cooperation in planning with
City Departments (Transportation, Police, Fire, Utilities, Natural Resources,
Planning).
11) Fiscal Impact Analysis. In order to accurately evaluate potential service impacts
the University should prepare a Fiscal Impact Analysis.
12) The final Refined Master Plan Update should consider the City's Guiding
Principles for the Master Plan Update and relevant City General Plan policies
for which they are based.
Upon motion of Council Member Carpenter, seconded by Council Member Christianson,
and on the following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Carpenter, Christianson, and Rivoire, and Mayor Marx
NOES: Vice Mayor Ashbaugh
ABSENT:
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The foregoing resolution was adopted this 17`h day of November 2015.
Ma or Ja Marx
ATTEST:
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City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO EDRM:
f' -Christine D
City Attorney
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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this _�J day of �c 1
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