HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1000-17 (USE-4117-2016 -- 3580 Sueldo Street)RESOLUTION NO. PC -1000-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
APPROVING A NEW INDUSTRIAL RESEARCH AND DEVELOPMENT
USE WITHIN THE HIGUERA COMMERCE PARK SPECIFIC PLAN,
WITH A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM ENVIRONMENTAL
REVIEW, AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED JANUARY 25, 2017 (3580 SUELDO STREET,
USE -4117-2016)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public
hearing in the Council Hearing Room of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California,
on January 25, 2017, pursuant to a proceeding instituted under USE -4117-2016, Volny
Construction Inc., applicant; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo has duly considered
all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and evaluation and
recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing.
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby grants final approval to the
project (USE -4117-2016), based on the following findings:
1. As conditioned, the use will not harm the general health, safety, and welfare of people living
or working in the vicinity because the proposed use is compatible with the existing building
and surrounding uses.
2. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan because the proposed use, Industrial
Research and Development, is listed as a use that is appropriate for the Services and
Manufacturing Land Use designation (LUE Table 1).
3. The proposed use is compatible with the project site and with existing and potential uses in
the vicinity within the Commercial Service (C -S) zone.
SECTION 2. Environmental Review. The project is categorically exempt under Class 1,
Existing Facilities; Section 15301 of the CEQA Guidelines, because the project will occupy an
existing building that will not result in an expansion beyond that of the previous use which
occupied the building, which will not have a significant effect on the environment.
SECTION 3. Action. The Planning Commission hereby grants final approval to the
project with incorporation of the following conditions:
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Conditions
Planning Division
A building plan check submittal that is in full conformance with submitted project plans, and
incorporating the following conditions of approval, shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Community Development Department. A separate, full-size sheet shall be
included in working drawings submitted for a building permit that lists all conditions of
project approval. Reference shall be made in the margin of listed items as to where in plans
requirements are addressed.
2. The Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Community Development Director for compliance
with conditions of approval, or to determine whether a modification of the Use Permit is
necessary upon significant change to the business as represented in the applicant's submitted
project application materials and the staff report dated January 25, 2017, or in the event of a
change in ownership which may result in deviation from the project description or approved
plans.
3. This Use Permit shall be reviewed by the Administrative Hearing Officer if the City receives
substantiated written complaints from any citizen, Code Enforcement Officer, or Police
Department employee, which includes information and/or evidence supporting a conclusion
that a violation of this Use Permit, or of City ordinances, regulations or Police Department
resources (calls for service) applicable to the property or the operation of the business, has
occurred. At the time of the Use Permit review, to insure on-going compatibility of the uses
on the project site, conditions of approval may be added, deleted, modified, or the Use Permit
may be revoked.
4. This use permit shall be valid for the operation of Industrial Research and Development.
Expansion or modification of the use not substantially in conformance with this use permit,
shall require City approval.
5. Any proposed exterior lighting shall be shown on plans submitted for a building permit and
shall be downward facing, fully recessed, and shielded to avoid light trespass and adverse
impacts to visibility of the night sky consistent with Chapter 17.23 of the Zoning Regulations.
6. The Industrial Research and Development use shall operate at all times in accordance with
the City's Noise Ordinance (M.C. Chapter 9.12, Noise Control).
7. The property shall be maintained in a clean and orderly manner at all times, including
maintenance of landscaping.
8. The proposed use generates a parking requirement of 46 parking spaces. The property owner
shall be responsible for maintaining and updating the current parking calculations for the
property. The submitted parking calculation shall be shown on plans submitted for building
permits.
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9. Long and short-term bicycle parking shall be provided in accordance with Table 6.5 of the
Zoning Regulations. Bicycle parking shall be installed at highly visible locations that are as
close to the main entrance of the destination as possible. Dimensioned locations and details
of the short and long-term bicycle parking shall be provided on the project's construction
plans including rack design, location, clearances and circulation needs for users in
compliance with manufacturers' standards. Each parking space shall include a 2x6 ft.
footprint unless noted otherwise by the manufacturer.
a. Approved short-term bicycle rack designs include the inverted "U" or "Peak
Racks". "Ribbon" type racks are not approved for use in the City.
b. Long-term bicycle parking may consist of lockers installed either within or outside
the building. As an alternative, a lockable room within the building that is labeled
and reserved for bicycle storage may substitute for bicycle lockers. Provide details
and specifications for bicycle lockers/rooms to the satisfaction of the Planning
Division.
10. Any new proposed signage shall be reviewed by the Planning Division to ensure
appropriateness for the site, and compliance with the Sign Regulations.
11. The maximum posted occupant load for each space shall not be exceeded at any time. This
permit is strictly limited to allow only the occupant load for the premises as approved by the
City of San Luis Obispo Fire Department. Occupant loads approved by the City of San Luis
Obispo Fire Department shall be posted at all times.
Engineering Division — Public Works/Community Development Department
12. The existing driveway approaches shall be verified as complying with ADA and city
standards for accessibility and compliance with current City Engineering Standards. If not
accessible, the approaches shall be altered or upgraded to comply with current standards.
The current city and ADA standard requires a 4' accessible sidewalk extension behind the
ramp.
13. The building plan submittal shall show all existing and proposed street trees. Street trees are
required at a rate of one 15 -gallon street tree for each 35 linear feet of frontage. Tree species
and planting requirements shall be in accordance with City Engineering Standards.
Transportation Division - Public Works Department
14. Plans submitted for a building permit shall show physical location and adequate dimensions
for bike parking. Eight bike parking spots required, seven shall be provided as long term bike
parking. Plans shall identify the type of long term parking facilities that will be used to meet
the requirement, to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director.
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Building Division — Community Development Department
15. Plans submitted for a building permit shall provide existing and proposed occupancy
classifications for each area of the building.
Utilities Department
16. The property's existing sewer lateral to the point of connection at the City main must pass a
pipeline video inspection (visual inspection of the interior of the pipeline), including repair
or replacement, as part of the project. The pipeline video inspection shall be submitted during
the Building Permit Review Process for review and approval by the Utilities Department
prior to issuance of a Building Permit. Additional information is provided below related to
this requirement:
• The pipeline video inspection shall be submitted on USB drive and shall be in color.
• The inspection shall be of adequate resolution in order to display pipe.
• Material submitted shall include the project address and a scaled plan of the
building and the lateral location to the connection at the City sewer main.
• The inspection shall include tracking of the pipeline length (in feet) from the start
of the inspection to the connection at the City sewer main.
• It is optional to provide audio on the report to explain the location, date of
inspection, and pipeline condition observations.
Indemnification
17. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and/or its agents, officers
and employees from any claim, action or proceeding against the City and/or its agents,
officers or employees to attack, set aside, void or annul, the approval by the City of this
project, and all actions relating thereto, including but not limited to environmental review
("Indemnified Claims"). The City shall promptly notify the applicant of any Indemnified
Claim upon being presented with the Indemnified Claim and the City shall fully cooperate
in the defense against an Indemnified Claim.
Code Requirements
Plans submitted for a building permit shall provide occupant load and exiting analysis of the
building that includes exit travel distance.
On motion by Commissioner Larson, seconded by Commissioner Dandekar, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Bisheff, Knight, Malak, Larson, Dandekar, and Chair Stevenson
NOES: None
REFRAIN: None
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ABSENT: Vice -Chair Fowler
The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 25`' day of January, 2017.
Doug Davidson, Secretary
Planning Commission