HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1009-16 (USE-2882-2016 -- 22 Chorro Street)RESOLUTION NO. PC -1009-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DENYING A USE PERMIT FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT IN THE
FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIAL FOCUS AREA AS REPRESENTED
IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED AUGUST 24, 2016 (22 CHORRO, USE -2882-2016)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on
August 24, 2016 for the purpose of considering a use permit application USE -2882-2016 for a
mixed-use project in the Foothill Boulevard special focus area, a 40 percent parking reduction and
the use of mechanical parking lifts, and a height exception as an affordable housing incentive to
accommodate the development of the proposed project at 22 Chorro Street; and
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including the
testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff,
presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Firidiiigs. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the following
findings to deny the proposed project:
1. That the project will be detrimental to the health, safety, or welfare of those working or
residing in the vicinity because the proposed parking reduction is excessive and the height
is inconsistent with the General Plan.
2. That the request for reduced parking is inconsistent with San Luis Obispo Municipal Code
section 17.16.060 in that the requested parking reduction is excessive for the proposed use
and that the times of the proposed mixed-use parking demand from the various uses will
coincide in such a way that it will have detrimental impacts on the surrounding area.
3. That the proposed project height is inconsistent with Conservation and Open Space
Element Policy 9.2.1 because the project will block views from Foothill Boulevard which
is designated as having moderate scenic value.
4. That the proposed project height is inconsistent with the Land Use Element Policy 2.3.9.E
Compatible Development: Architecture; the project's height and scale does not provide a
smooth transition between the existing and proposed development.
5. That the proposed project height is inconsistent with the Community Design Guidelines
sections 5.3.A.1 and 5.3.C: the project's height and scale does not provide a smooth
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transition between the immediate neighborhood.
6. That the proposed project height is inconsistent with the Land Use Element Policy 2.3.9.F
Compatible Development: Privacy and Solar Access; the project will overlook onto
adjacent properties and does not respect the privacy of neighboring building and outdoor
areas.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is statutorily exempt pursuant to CEQA
Guidelines section 15270 (Projects which are disapproved).
SECTION 3. Action. Based on the above findings and evidence submitted in support
thereof, the Planning Commission does hereby deny use permit application USE -2882-2016.
On motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Fowler and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Larson, Malak, Vice -Chair Fowler and Chair Stevenson
NOES: Commissioner Knight
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Dandekar
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 24`h day of August, 2016.
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Doug David n, Secretary
Planning Commission