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Minutes
PLANNING COMMISSION
Wednesday, March 8, 2017
Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday,
March 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis
Obispo, California, by Chair Stevenson.
ROLL CALL
Present: Commissioners Kim Bisheff, John Larson, Ronald Malak, Vice-Chair John Fowler, and
Chair Charles Stevenson.
Absent: Commissioners Daniel Knight and Hemalata Dandekar.
Staff: Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Deputy Director Xzandrea Fowler, Planning
Technician Steven Orozco, and Recording Secretary Monique Lomeli. Other staff
members presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance.
PUBLIC COMMENT ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
None.
--End of Public Comment—
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Citywide. GENP-0244-2017: General Plan Annual Report for 2016; City of San Luis
Obispo – Community Development Department.
Planning Technician Steven Orozco presented the 2016 General Plan Annual Report with use
of a PowerPoint presentation.
Public Comment:
None.
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--End of Public Comment--
Chair Stevenson explained the purpose of the General Plan Annual Report, commending City
staff on the comprehensive nature of the report.
Deputy Director Fowler responded to Commissioner comments and questions regarding the
jobs-housing ratio.
Commissioner Malak recommended the City take a proactive approach to building additional
dwellings, allowing opportunities for the commuting workforce to obtain local housing.
Chair Stevenson summarized feedback from the Commission, stating increased
appropriately-designed housing with greater density should be given greater consideration.
Chair Stevenson referenced the General Plan Program Implementation Status list (included in
the agenda packet) and stated interest in receiving updates on the City’s progress in
addressing each item.
2. Presentation and information Regarding Land Use Regulations and the Planning
Commission’s Role and Responsibilities under the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
Associate Planner Shawna Scott and Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere jointly
narrated a PowerPoint presentation, providing contextual case studies illustrating the
application of CEQA guidelines and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
LIAISON REPORTS
Deputy Director Fowler provided an agenda forecast through May 10th.
COMMITTEE COMMUNICATIONS
Chair Stevenson announced the end of Commissioner Larson and Commissioner Knight’s term
on the Commission and Commissioners expressed appreciation to Commissioner Larson for his
service.
ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:33 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission
is scheduled for Wednesday, March 22, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm
Street, San Luis Obispo, California.
APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: 04/26/2017