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Meeting Date: 11/17/2015
FROM: Michael Codron, Community Development Director
Prepared By: Brian Leveille, Senior Planner
SUBJECT: ADOPTION OF A RESOLUTION PROVIDING CITY COMMENTS ON CAL
POLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE LAND USE CONCEPTS
RECOMMENDATION
Adopt the City Council resolution (Attachment E) providing comments to Cal Poly for
consideration in their Master Plan update process.
REPORT -IN -BRIEF
Cal Poly is in the final stages of refining its land use concepts for its Master Plan update to
further develop the project description and begin evaluation of the project in an Environmental
Impact Report (EIR). The Master Plan Update is intended to provide for student enrollment
increases from 20,500 maximum students in the current Master Plan, to a maximum of 25,000
students over a 20 -year growth period. Land use concepts include areas designated for new and
expanded facilities, student housing, and neighborhood residential areas. The current refined land
use scenario incorporates feedback received through public workshops and advisory committees,
on which City staff has participated. The City Council has adopted a set of Guiding Principles
for City input on the Cal Poly Master Plan, The Guiding Principles have been used as a
framework for comments that are now recommended to the Council for input to Cal Poly.
DISCUSSION
Background
California State Universities (CSU) must develop master plans to guide decisions to meet the
future academic and space needs of the university and its students. The last major update to the
Cal Poly Master Plan was completed in 2001 and focused on the nearly 6,000 acre campus lands
in San Luis Obispo County, with a subsequent effort to address the nearly 3,200 acres of Cal
Poly owned land within Santa Cruz County. The 2001 update was adopted after a four year
process that began with academic strategic planning, followed by community task force input,
draft plan development and review, and preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR).
Ultimately, the Master Plan was approved and the EIR was adopted by the CSU Board of
Trustees, who has authority over use of property and development of facilities for Cal Poly. The
Master Plan was intended to accommodate the facilities, programs, and staffing necessary to
support education of approximately 20,900 (Fall enrollment) students.
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In the hall of 2014, Cal Poly announced its intent to update the Master Plan to address projected
growth over the next 20 years to accommodate facilities, programs, and staff to support a
maximum future Fall enrollment of 25,000 students. Since that time, Cal Poly has requested City
staff participation in several Master Plan Advisory Committees, and their project manager, Dr.
Linda Dalton, has provided updates to the Council on several occasions. Cal Poly planning
representatives have hosted several workshops both on- and off -campus to garner additional
input at various stages of the plan development process.
Over the summer, the Cal Poly team synthesized the input they received on the preliminary land
use concepts to develop the description of the Master Plan update to be evaluated through the
preparation of an Environmental Impact Report (EIR). The current land use scenario includes
generalized location and types of facilities as a basis to further develop the plan in order to
provide for a more detailed evaluation in the EIR.
In response to committee and public input, the following land use changes have been
incorporated into the refined concept plan:
1) Addition of two sites designated as residential neighborhoods;
2) Elimination of an on -campus hotel and conference center;
3) Retention of Leaning Pine Arboretum in current location and construction of new
greenhouses;
4) Removal of prime agricultural land from further development consideration previously
shown as under study for development consideration in previous conceptual maps; and
5) Delay of consideration of year-round academic model.
Previous Council Review
At the Council meeting of August 18, 2015, the City Council identified Mayor Marx to join
Council member John Ashbaugh to serve on a City Cal Poly Master Plan Sub -Committee, The
Council tasked this sub -committee with drafting Guiding Principles to provide direction to City
staff as it works with the Cal Poly in the Master Plan update process. On September 15, 2015,
Council reviewed and endorsed the Guiding Principles drafted by the sub -committee. The
Council endorsed Guiding Principles (Attachment A) summarizing adopted General Plan
policies and goals by topic which are applicable to the Cal Poly Master Plan update and include:
Neighborhood Wellness, Economic Health, Housing, Multi -modal transportation, Protection of
Agriculture and Open Space resources, Diversity, and Public Services,
Planning Commission Review
On October 28, 20155 the Planning Commission reviewed the Cal Poly Master Plan land use
concepts based on Guiding Principles and staff recommended comments. The Planning
Commission voted to forward 12 recommended City comments on the Master Plan update to
Council for final consideration (Attachment D, PC resolution).
Master Plan update and Environmental Review Process
The Cal Poly Master Plan update will benefit from input provided during the public workshops
conducted in October, and the City's input, to finalize the project description for the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR). Final Council comments on the Master Plan update land
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use concepts will be forwarded to President Armstrong in a letter from Mayor Marx, Staff
anticipates the Notice of Preparation for the EIR to be released sometime in January 2016,
followed by the release of a Draft EIR in the Fall of 2016. The City will have the opportunity to
participate in the EIR scoping process by providing input on potential environmental impacts
that should be evaluated, and the City will provide comments on the Draft EIR for response and
inclusion in the Final EIR. The CSU Board of Trustees is responsible for final approval of the
Master Plan update and adoption of the Final EIR.
Land Use Concepts Discussion
An updated Cal Poly Program and Guide to the Land Use Concept Map provide a brief
description of the main components of land use concepts along with brief highlights of master
plan goals (Attachments B & C, Cal Poly Guide & Refined Land Use Map). Staff has provided
an initial analysis of Land Use Concepts based on Guiding Principles and included Planning
Commission recommended City comments for discussion.
Residential Neighborhood Areas
The Concept Land Use Map designates areas for student housing predominantly north of
Brizzolara Creek and around the campus core (shown in dark blue and outlined in yellow dashed
lines for first year students). There are also areas intended for lower density faculty/staff/family
housing (in light blue). Specialty housing for fraternities, sororities, and other student
organizations could also be located north of Brizzolara Creek. The provision of housing for more
students and housing that serves the needs of different students is a main goal of the Master Plan
update.
City Neighborhood Wellness guiding principles call for buffers between areas of campus
activities and adjoining residential neighborhoods; more intensive uses should be pulled toward
the interior of campus, and suitable locations for Greek life housing and activities should be on
campus. The concept plan includes locations for specialty housing, sophomores, and upper
division students toward the interior of campus consistent with the Neighborhood Wellness
guiding principle. The freshmen residential neighborhood areas are designated to the east of
existing student housing off Grand Avenue.
Residential Neighborhood land uses are designated in four areas (shown in light blue on concept
plan map). Two of the areas are located to the north of Slack Street at the south boundary of
campus. One of these areas is shown in the current location of the track and football fields west
of Grand Avenue and the other location is located east of Grand Avenue. The land use map for
both of these locations along Slack Street shows "Neighborhood Sensitivity" zones which
indicates that compatibility guidance or policies will be included when more detailed plans are
developed for these areas. Two other Residential Neighborhood areas are designated along
Highway 1 to the north of Highland Drive. Both of these areas have "Visual Sensitivity" zones
since they could impact scenic views along Highway 1. The neighborhood area to the west of
Highway 1 also abuts existing City residential development to the west and similar to the
residential neighborhood areas north of Slack Street, should include plans for neighborhood
compatibility considerations.
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Recommended City comments;
1) Include policies in the Master Plan to support the implementation of programs and
incentives to stabilize neighborhoods close to campus,fir for example by providing housing
ass islance fay fucuhy and sluff, or through other innovative programs.
2) Master Plan policies/principles should address neighborhood compatibility in terms of
scale, density, and character of development. Residential neighborhoods should be
designated .for staff, faculty and , family housing. Neighborhood Sensitivio" zones should
also be added to the residential neighborhood area west of'Highway I 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 be coordinated with City and US Forest
Service Staff
New Facilities and Expansion of Existing Facilities
Cal Poly's conceptual land use plan designates areas for new event centers and facilities north of
Brizzolara Creek including an arena (shown in fuscia) and an agricultural event center and
equestrian pavilion. The plan also envisions expansion of Spanos stadium, and potential
renovation of Mott Gym in conjunction to the new arena site north of Brizzolara Creek.
The expansion of existing facilities and new facilities with large events has the potential to
impact traffic on City thoroughfares connecting to campus (California, Highland, Grand Ave.).
As discussed below in the cumulative Housing and Facilities discussion, these areas also have
the potential to increase calls for fire, rescue, and medical service.
Recommended City comments;
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
bike 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.
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Wastewater Reclamation
An area designated for wastewater reclamation is shown west of California Boulevard at the
southerly boundary of campus along City limits. Further evaluation of this facility should
evaluate potential impacts on existing uses in the vicinity which could result from operations of
the facility such as odors and/or noise and consider relocation of the facility if impacts are
identified.
Recommended City comments:
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.
Planned Facilities and Housing (cumulative impacts)
The cuniulative impacts of increased student enrollment and associated new and expanded
facilities including on campus student housing has the potential to impact City services such as
police response, emergency response (Fire & medical), and infrastructure (wastewater collection
& water).
Police - The Cal Poly Police Department is the lead law enforcement agency on the Cal Poly
campus and is responsible for all police public safety efforts within its borders. Cal Poly Police
resources should properly address campus growth to ensure that City police resources are not
impacted with the need to respond more frequently to provide mutual aid assistance.
Fire — The City's Fire Department provides fire, rescue, and medical services to the campus core
of Cal Poly. Cooperation between Cal Poly and the City will be important to ensure campus
growth does not impact rapid response times to emergencies, appropriate access, and safe
building design and construction. The current contract for the City Fire Department to provide
these services was negotiated on the current master plan. New planned facilities such as
additional housing and event centers located further north in the campus core could increase
response times, and service costs should be addressed to achieve a cost sharing structure that
continues to be beneficial to both partners.
Circulation - Campus circulation should support City goals for modal split and encourage
walking, cycling, and the use of transit by students and employees, and discourage single -
occupant vehicle trips. Even with Cal Poly's plans to emphasize modal split and plans to provide
a higher ratio of on campus housing, it can be anticipated that increased enrollment and new and
expanded facilities would have an impact on City transportation infrastructure including
roadways, transit, and pedestrian and bike facilities. Cal Poly's circulation system should be well
coordinated with City transportation planning efforts and impacts to the City's circulation system
should be quantified and mitigated. In addition to planning for these physical improvements on
campus, consideration should be given to impacts on City transit services and an appropriate cost
sharing structure.
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Utilities - Potential impacts to City utilities infrastructure should also be considered in Campus
Master Plan concepts since the facilities expansion could place additional capacity demands on
the City's wastewater collection system and Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) and Cal
Poly's water allotment from Whale Rock Reservoir,
Fiscal Impacts Analysis - There are likely to be service impacts (public services and revenues)
related to the type, intensity and general location of Master Plan update development. A Fiscal
Impact Analysis is a tool to quantify potential service impacts to the City as a result of the
planned growth in the Master Plan update. A Fiscal Impacts Analysis is different than an
Economic Impact Analysis in that it quantifies the fiscal impacts to a municipality rather than
summarizing the direct, indirect and induced regional economic activity created by the
development and associated operations described in a Master Plan.
The Fiscal Impacts Analysis covers a broad range of the public services provided by the City
necessary to serve Cal Poly's related population, including public safety, fire protection, and
public works among others. It also takes into account revenues that that will be realized by the
City as a result of Master Plan update development.
Impacts associated with infrastructure and capital facilities are identified as project specific
mitigations, whereas the fiscal analysis quantifies the net impact to City services and provides a
basis for discussing opportunities for partnerships to ensure that City service levels can be
maintained or enhanced as needed. The City has previously encouraged the Cal Poly to prepare
a Fiscal Impact Analysis so that there is accurate infonnation to analyze service impacts to the
City. Though not a requirement of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) for
analysis in the EIR, the City will continue to request that this type of study be prepared as a best
practice for ensuring continuity of services both on and off campus.
Recommended City Comments
9) Master Plan and LIR should explore the impact of growth on Cit)) services including but
not limited to recycled water, wastewater, police, fire, and neighborhood wellness.
1 Q) Coordinate future development plans for review and cooperation in planning with City
Departments (Transportation, Police, Fire, Utilities, Natural Resources, Planning).
]])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 fbr
the Master Plan Update and relevant City General Plan policies for which they are
based.
CONCURRENCES
The Master Plan update land use concepts have been reviewed by various City Departments
including Fire, Police, Utilities, Natural Resources, Finance, Community Development, and
Public Works. Department comments were incorporated into recommended City comments
which were endorsed by the Planning Commission on October 28th.
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ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
City Council 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. Cal Poly will be refining the project description for evaluation in an
Environmental. Impact Report. The City will have the opportunity to provide input during the
FIR scoping process and to provide comments on the Draft FIR.
FISCAL IMPACT
There is no direct funding for this effort identified in the approved 2015-2017 Financial Plan,
The appropriate City staff will continue to provide technical review and evaluation as part of
assigned staff duties.
ALTERNATIVE
The Council may provide modifications to the Planning Commission recommended City
comments.
Attachments:
a - Guiding Principles
b - Cal Poly Guide to the Refined Master Plan
c - Land use concept diagram
d - Draft PC Resolution
e - City Council Resolution
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CITY'S GUIDING PRINCIPLES FOR CAL POLY MASTER PLAN UPDATE
The following principles are not prioritized, and are each supported by a few, exemplary goals or
policy statements from the City's General Plan (sec Appendix that follows).
Neighborhood Wellness — The Master Plan should support efforts to provide a safe and
positive living environment for all residents in City neighborhoods. Tile
recommendations found in the Neighborhood Wellness/Community Civility report
should be implemented wherever possible. The Master Plan should include buffers
between areas of campus activities and adjoining residential neighborhoods; protect
neighborhoods from light, noise, and glare from campus development; pull more
intensive uses to the interior of campus; and provide suitable locations for parties and
Greek life housing and activities on campus.
2. Economic Health — The Master Plan should support the economic health of the City, and
negative fiscal impacts created by Plan implementation should be mitigated by the
University. The Master Plan should support consideration of a hotel/conference facility
within the City limits.
3. A2us1ng — The Master Plan should continue to push to house all undergraduate students
on campus. In the interim, future increase in enrollment should be linked to prior
provision of on -campus housing. Programs should be included to encourage housing for
faculty and staff within existing neighborhoods (not on campus) to both stabilize
neighborhoods close to campus and encourage residents to rely on active transportation
and transit to get to and from campus.
4. Multi-NIlodal Transportntion — The Master Plan should support City goals for modal -
split, encourage walking, cycling, and the use of transit by students and employees, and
discourage single -occupant vehicle trips from the University into the City. Programs
should support continued contribution to City transit; provision of an internal campus
shuttle system; improved hub for a transit center; and restriction of parking passes for
residents living within one (1) mile of campus.
5. Protection of Open Snake and Agricultural Resources — Land planning for future
growth should take into account impacts on natural resources, preserve agricultural land
to the greatest extent feasible, and identify opportunities preserve important open space
resources while making important connections to other public open space lands adjacent
to the University. The Master Plan should include provisions for conservation easements
on open space lands.
6. Diversity — The Master Plan should support a diverse population and contribute
positively to a larger community that welcomes and respects all people.
7. Public Services — The Master Plan and EIR should fully explore the impact of growth on
City services: recycled water, wastewater, police, fire, and code enforcement and should
include a fiscal impact analysis for City services to ensure that future growth of the
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Attachment
City Guiding Principles — Cal Poly Master Plan Update
University contributes its fair share to support city services, so that existing levels of
service to the community are not eroded as the University enrollment continues to grow.
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City Guiding Principles — Cal Poly Master Plan Update
POLICY SUPPORT FOR GUIDING PRINCIPLES
NEIGHBORHOOD WELLNESS
Land Use Element (L UE) LUE 2, 1. Neighborhood Focus. The City shall preserve, protect and
enhance the City's neighborhoods and strive to preserve and enhance their identify and promote
a higher qualio) of life within each neighborhood.
LUE 2.3.11. Residential Project Objectives. Residential projects should provide:
A. Privacy, for occupants and neighbors of•the project;
B. Adequate usable outdoor area, sheltered f°om noise and prevailing winds, and
oriented to receive light and sunshine
C. Use of natural ventilation, sunlight, and shade to make indoor and outdoor spaces
comfortable with minimum mechanical support.
D. Pleasant views from and toward the pr(?ject;
E. Security and safety.
F. Bicycle facilities consistent with the City's Bicycle Plan;
G. Adequate parking and storage space;
H. Noise and visual separation from adjacent roads and commercial uses. (Barrier walls,
isolating a project, are not desirable. Noise mitigation walls may be used only when there
is no practicable alternative. Where walls are used, they should help create an attractive
pedestrian, residential setting through features such as setbacks, changes in alignment,
detail and texture, places for people to walk through them at regular intervals, and
planting.)
L Design elements that facilitate neighborhood interaction, such as front porches, font
yards along streets, and entryways facing public walkways.
J. Buffers from hazardous materials transport routes, as recommended by the City Fire
Department.
L U 2.2.6 Neighborhood Characteristics''
The 00) shall promote livability, quiet enjoyment, and safety for all residents.
Characteristics of quality neighborhoods vary fi-om neighborhood to neighborhood, but
often include one or more of the following characteristics:
A mix of housing Type styles, densily, and affordability.
Design and circulation features that create and maintain a pedestrian scale.
Nearby services and facilities including schools, parks, retail (e.g., grocery store, drug
store), restaurants and cafes, and community centers or other public facilities.
A tree canopy and well-maintained landscaping,
A sense of personal safety (e.g., low crime rate, short police and emergency response
times).
Convenient access to public transportation.
Well-maintained housing and public, facilities.
L U 2.6, S Fraternities & Sororities
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City Guiding Principles — Cal Poly Master Plan Update
The City shall work with Cal Poly to develop a proposal to locate fraternities and
sororities on campus for consideration by the CSU Board, If locations ore campus cannot
be provided, fraternities and sororities should be limited to medium-high and high-
density residential areas near the campus.
Housing Element (HE) HE 8.18 Jointly develop and implement a student housing plan and
continue to support "good neighbor programs" with Cal Poly State University, Cuesta
College and City residents. The programs .should continue to improve communication
and cooperation between the City and the schools, set on- campus student housing
objectives and establish clear; effective standards for student housing in residential
neighborhoods.
ECONOMIC HEALTH
LUE San Luis Obispo .should:
14. Retain existing businesses and agencies, and accommodate expansion of'existing businesses,
consistent with other goals.
15. Emphasize more productive use of ' existing commercial buildings- and land areas already
committed to urban development.
16. Provide an adequate revenue base fbr^ local government and public schools.
17. Provide high quality public services, ensuring that demands do not exceed resources and that
adequate facilities and services can be provided in pace with development.
18. Cooperate with other agencies in the county to assure that increases in the numbers of
workers and college and university students in the San Luis Obispo area do not outpace housing
availability.
24. Provide a resilient economic base, able to tolerate changes in its parts without causing
overall harm to the community.
25. Have developments bear the costs of resources and services needed to serve them, except
where the community deliberately chooses to help pay in order to achieve other community
goals.
27. Serve as the county's hub for: county and state government; education; transportation;
visitor- information; entertainment; cultural, professional, medical, and social services;
community organizations; retail trade.
HOUSING
LUE Goal 18. Cooperate with other agencies in the county to assure that increases in the
numbers of workers and college and university students in the San Luis Obispo area do not
outpace housing availability.
LUE 2.6.1 Cal Poly
The City shall encourage Cal Poly to build housing on campus for all of its students, to the
extent feasible. On -campus housing should be expanded at least as fast as enrollment increases.
Consideration shall be given for housing for faculty and staff as student enrollment increases.
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City Guiding Principles — Cal Poly Master Plan Update
L UE 2.6.4 Location
The Chy shall encourage the development of housing likely to attract faculty, staff, and students
to locate close to Cal Poly. The City shall work with Cal Poly to facilitate faculty and staff
owning or renting housing in adjacent neighborhoods.
HE 8.4 Encourage Cal Poly University to continue to develop on -campus student housing to
meet existing and.future needs and to lessen pressure on City housing supply and transportation
systems.
HE 8.5 Strengthen the role of on -campus housing by encouraging Cal Poly University to
require freshmen and sophomore students to live on campus.
HE 8.6 Locate fraternities and sororities on the Cal Poly University campus. Until that is
possible, they should be located in Medium -High and High Density residential zones near the
campus.
HE 8.7 Encourage Cal Poly University to develop and maintain , faculty and staff housing,
consistent with the General Plan.
MULTIMODAL
Circulation Element (CE) CE 1.6.1. Transportation Goals
1. Maintain accessibility and protect the environment throughout San Luis Obispo while
reducing dependence on single -occupant use of motor vehicles, with the goal of achieving
State and Federal health standards for air quality.
2. Reduce people's use of their cans bysupporting and promoting alternatives such as
walking, riding buses and bicycles, and using car pools.
3. Provide a system of streets that are well-maintained and safe for all forms of
transportation.
4. Widen and extend streets only when there is a demonstrated need and when the projects
will cause no significant, long-term environmental problems.
5. (Omitted)
6. Promote the safe operation of all modes of transportation.
7. Coordinate the planning of transportation with other affected agencies such as Scan Luis
Obispo County, Cal Trans, and Cal Poly.
8. Reduce the need.for travel by private vehicle through land use strategies, telecommuting,
creative transportation demand management, and compact work weeks.
9. Support the development and maintenance of a circulation system that balances the needs
gf'all circulation modes,
CE 1.7.1. Encourage Better Transportation Habits
Increase the use of alternative forms of transportation (as shown on Table 1) and depend less
on the single -occupant use of vehicles.
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City Guiding Principles — Cal Poly Master Plan Update
LUE 2.2.3 Neighborhood Traffic
Neighborhoods should be protected from intrusive traffic. All neighborhood street and
circulation improvements should favor pedestrians, bicyclists, and local traffic. Vehicle
traffic on residential streets should be slow. To foster suitable traffic speed, street design
should include measures such as narrow lanes, landscaped parkways, traffic circles, textured
crosswalks, and, if necessary, stop signs, speed humps, bollards, and on -street parking and
sidewalks.
LUE 2.2.4 Neighborhood Connections 4
The City shall provide all areas wilh a pallern of streets, Pedestrian network, and bicycle
facilities that promote neighborhood and community cohesiveness. There should be
continuous sidewalks or paths of adequate width, connecting neighborhoods with each
other and with public and commercial services and public open space to provide
continuous pedestrian paths throughout the city. Connectivity to nearby community
facilities (such as parks and schools), open space, and supporting commercial areas shall
also be enhanced, but shall not be done in a method that would increase cut -through
traffic. (See also the Circulation Element.)
PROTECTION OF OPEN SPACE AND AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES
LUE Goal 4. Protect, sustain, and where it has been degraded enhance wildlife habitat on
land surrounding the city, at Laguna Lake, along creeks and other wetlands, and on open
hills and ridges within the city, so that diverse, native plants, fish, and animals can continue
to live within the area.
LUE Goal 6. Recognize the importance of farming to the economy of the planning area and
the couniv, protect agriculture from development and from incompatible uses, and protect
remaining undeveloped prime agricultural soils.
Conservation and Open Space Element (C'OSE) LOSE 8.1 Greenbelt. Open space outside
the urban area
Secure and maintain a healthy and attractive Greenbelt around the urban area, comprised of
diverse and connected natural habitats, and productive agricultural land that reflects the
Ciiy's watershed and topographic boundaries.
COSE 8.2.1 Open space preserved.
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City Guiding Principles — Cal Poly Master Plan Update
I he City will preserve as open space or agriculture the undeveloped and agricultural land
outside the urban reserve line, including the designated Greenbelt as shown in Figure 5, and
will encourage individuals, organizations and other agencies to do likewise.
DIVERSITY
HE Goal 4. Preserve and accommodate existing and new mixed -income neighborhoods and seek
to prevent neighborhoods or housing types that are segregated by economic status.
LUE Goal Society and Economy. San Luis Obispo should be a well balanced community.
Environmental, social, and economic factors must be taken into account in important decisions
about San Luis Obispo 's future. A healthy economy depends onn a healthy environment. The
social fabric of the community for both residents and visitors must also be part of that balance.
L UE Goal San Luis Obispo should:
23. Enrich community) cultural and social life by accommodating people with various
backgrounds, talents, occupations, and interests.
PUBLIC SERVICES
LUE Goal 17. Provide high quality public services, ensuring that demands do not exceed
resources and that adequate facilities and services can be provided in pace with development.
LUE Goal 25. Have developments bear the costs of resources and services needed to serve them,
except where the community deliberately chooses to help pay in order to achieve other
community goals.
LUE Goal 42. San Luis Obispo should: Be a safe place to live.
Water and Wastewater Llement (WWE) WWE 132.2.3 Wastewater Service for New
Development
New development shall pay its proportionate or `fair share" of expanded treatment and
collection system capacity and upgrades. New development will only be permitted if adequate
capacity is available within the wastewater collection system and/or Water Reclamation Facility.
Safety Element (SE) SE 3.0 Adequate Fire Service
Development shall be approved only when adequate fire suppression services and facilities are
available or will be made available concurrent with development, considering the setting, type,
intensity, and fibrin of the proposed development.
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