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November 21, 2016
Architectural Review Commission
Doug Davidson, Community Development Deputy Director
SUBJECT: Advisory Body Recommended Goals
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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
NOV 15 2016
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
On October 17, 2016, the Architectural Review Commission discussed budget goals and
recommended priorities to the City Council for consideration in the 2017-19 Financial Plan. The
comprehensive list of recommended budget goals from the other Advisory Bodies will be
distributed under separate cover. The Architectural Review Commission should review the list of
goals and could amend its recommendations after seeing those of the other Advisory Bodies.
Advisory Body Goals will be forwarded to the City Council for their review at the Community
Forum on January 10th and the January 28th Goal -Setting Workshop.
ARC Recommended Goals:
1. Alternative Transportation incentives:
Encourage expansion of the transit system by expanding routes, providing free WIFI on
buses and at stops, developing a rent -a -bike program, and exploring public/private
partnerships. Use in -lieu parking fees and other transportation revenue sources to implement
continuous bicycle path linkages throughout the city.
2. Community Design Guidelines Update: Prepare a comprehensive update to the document
including, but not limited to the following:
a. Develop criteria for compatible development in historic zones.
b. Update CDG for neighborhood compatibility to address transitions between
neighborhood commercial development and adjacent residential neighborhoods (LUCE
§3.5.7.9).
c. Include more images and reference photos to highlight guideline language.
d. Review existing visual resource inventory and provide recommendations for additional
database improvements. Update the City's GIS system by including 3D data for
buildings by starting in the downtown and moving outward from there. Provide
guidelines for use of data base in the analysis of projects as well as additional guidance
for the protection of views and vistas (LUCE § 15.1.2).
e. Strengthen and more clearly define guidelines for storefronts and windows in
commercial areas to maintain transparency and prevent the installation of opaque film
and interior signs and displays that obstruct views into stores.
3. Rieeyeled Water:
Prioritize recycled water ("purple pipe") by using it at all City Public facilities for
landscaping purposes and expanding the system so private development can tie into the
system.
Attachment: Advisory Body Recommended Goals — Consolidated (to be distributed under
separate cover)