HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1011-16 (GENP-3873-2016 -- 867 Humbert Avenue)RESOLUTION NO. PC -1011-16
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN
CONFORMANCE FOR THE PURCHASE AND RESALE OF AN
AFFORDABLE HOUSING UNIT LOCATED AT 867 HUMBERT
AVENUE WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW, AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF
REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED OCTOBER 12, 2016
(867 HUMBERT, GENP-3873-2016)
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 October 12, 2016, for the purpose of considering application GENP-3873-2016, a
request to purchase and sell one affordable housing unit; and
WHEREAS, Section 65402 of the California Government Code required the local
agency to make a finding of General Plan conformance whenever a governmental entity
proposed to acquire or dispose of property; 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. f~imiiiigs. Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the
following findings:
1. The purchase and resale of 867 Humbert will not harm the general health, safety, and
welfare of people living or working in the vicinity because the purchase and sale is
consistent with the General Plan and the existing neighborhood.
2. The proposed purchase and resale is consistent with Housing Element Policies and
Programs: 3.3, 3.12, and 2.12 which discourages the removal of affordable housing, and
promotes tracking and managing at -risk units.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. Section 15061(b)(3) states a project is exempt
from CEQA if the activity is covered by the general rule that CEQA applies only to projects
which have the potential for causing a significant effect on the environment. Where it can be
seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the activity in question may have a significant
effect on the environment, the activity is not subject to CEQA. The determination of general plan
Resolution No. PC -1011-16
GENP-3873-2016 (867 Humbert Avenue)
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conformity for the purchase and sale of an existing affordable housing unit will not have a
significant effect on the environment since it is a policy review and since no change in land use
or type of use will occur as the unit is an existing affordable dwelling unit.
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission does hereby determine that the
purchase and sale of the affordable housing unit located at 867 Humbert Ave. is consistent with
the General Plan.
On motion by Vice -Chair Fowler, seconded by Commissioner Larson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Knight, Larson, Malak, Vice -Chair Fowler, and Chair Stevenson
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Dandekar
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 12th day of October, 2016.
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Xzandrea Fowler, Secretary
Planning Commission