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Addendum to the Land Use and Circulation Element Final Environmental
Impact Report (SCH# 2013121019)
Luneta Drive Closure
City File No: GENP 0557-2017
1. Project Title:
Luneta Drive Closure
2. Lead Agency Name and Address:
City of San Luis Obispo
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
3. Contact Person and Phone Number:
Jennifer Rice, Transportation Planner/Engineer II
805-781-7058
4. Project Location:
71 Palomar Avenue, San Luis Obispo, CA (APN 052-161-007) (refer to Attachment 1)
5. Project Representative Name and Address:
Jennifer Rice
City of San Luis Obispo
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
6. General Plan Designation:
High Density Residential
7. Zoning:
R-4 (High Density Residential), R-4-PD (High Density Residential, Planned
Development), public right-of-way
8. Description of the Project:
The project consists of an amendment to the Circulation Element of the General Plan to
eliminate the Luneta Drive connection (currently part of 71 Palomar property). This would
include:
1. Maintain Luneta Drive as a non-through street, including maintaining the existing
street closure on Luneta Drive between Verde Drive and Palomar Avenue;
2. Amend Figure 1: Street Classification Diagram, Table 4. Street Classification
Descriptions and Standards and relevant text to replace note 3 with a new high
volume Residential Collector (Major) classification (Attachment 2);
3. Reclassify Ramona Drive from Tassajara to Broad Street from Residential
Collector to a Residential Collector (Major) classification; and
The portion of 71 Palomar currently identified as future public right -of-way will be still be
dedicated to the City at the time of that properties development. At that time, p hysical
improvements to this area will include an upgraded bollard system and installation of
concrete curbs and gutter and sidewalk along the north side of Luneta(refer to
Attachment 3). The City assumed that approximately 2 trees as well as shrubs within the
proposed public right-of-way would be removed to accommodate the project.
9. Project Entitlements Requested:
Amendment to General Plan Circulation Element.
10. Setting and Surrounding Land Uses:
The subject property is located along Luneta Drive just east of Palomar Avenue. The uses
along the north side of Luneta are multi-family residences, zoned R-4-PD, High Density
Residential with additional High Density Residential uses proposed. The south side of
Luneta Drive is developed with single-family residential homes, zoned R-1-PD, Low
Density Residential. The topography of the site is gently sloping upwards from Luneta
Drive, and existing vegetation on the site consists of both small and matured native and
non-native trees. An existing 15’ wide roadway segment of Luneta Drive boarders the site
to the south. This segment of Luneta currently restricts through vehicle movement with
bollards across the roadway. The road segment is primarily used as a biking and walking
pathway.
11. Other public agencies whose approval is required (e.g., permits, financing
approval, or participation agreement.):
No permits or approvals from other public agencies are required.
12. Previous Environmental Review
On December 9, 2014, the City Council certified the Land Use and Circulation Element
(LUCE) Update EIR, which evaluated the potential environmental effects of traffic and
circulation city-wide as a result of the updated LUCE. Council Resolution No. 10586 is
attached and includes all of the findings and mitigation measures that apply to the LUCE
Update (Attachment 3). All of these mitigation measures are still in effect and will apply
to this project.
Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines allows a lead agency to prepare an
addendum to a EIR when “minor technical changes or additions” have occurre d in the
project description since the EIR was certified. In addition, the lead agency is required to
explain its decision not to prepare a subsequent EIR pursuant to State CEQA Guidelines
Section 15162, which requires subsequent EIRs when proposed changes would require
major revisions to the previous EIR “due to the involvement of new significant
environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified
significant effects.”
The evaluation below discusses the circulation issue areas covered by the LUCE Update
EIR and concludes that in each case no new environmental effects are created and that
there is no increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects.
CIRCULATION FACTORS POTENTIALLY AFFECTED:
Environmental impacts associated with the Circulation Element update were evaluated in the
LUCE Update EIR (SCH# 2013121019). As addressed below, the proposed amendment to the
adopted Circulatation Element, which would result in the elimination of the previously-proposed
connection of Luneta Drive from the General Plan, would not result in any new impacts not
previously disclosed in the certified EIR, and would not increase the severity of any impact
identified in the certified EIR.
Traffic and Circulation
The Final EIR for the LUCE Update identified eight impacts relative to traffic and circulation. A
Transportation Impact Study was prepared for this project to analyze the future traffic conditions
of the project site as well as identify potential impact s resulting from the project (See
Attachement 4). Based on the Transportation Impact Study,the proposed project is consistent
with the mitigation measures requried to mitigate these impacts and the proposed project does
not create any new impacts relative to traffic and circulation because the the project proposes
to maintain existing conditions, with the exception of some minor physical improvements within
the developed public right-of-way (limited primarily to pedestrian improvements).
CIR Impact 1: Development and street network changes under the LUCE Update will cause
roadways currently operating at LOS D or better to deteriorate to LOS E or F, in downtown San
Luis Obispo, roadways operating at LOS E or better will deteriorate to LOS F, or will add
additional traffic to roadways operating at LOS E (outside of downtown) or F (in downtown). This
is considered a Class I, significant and unavoidable impact.
The following mitigation measure was approved:
1) As future development under the LUCE Update is proposed, the City will be
required to ensure consistency with the General Plan and the
policies/programs listed above. However, with the incorporation of the
Proposed Project, adherence to proposed and existing City policies and
programs discussed above, and continued support of Caltrans’, SLOCOG’s
and SLORTA’s efforts to address demand on US 101 in the vicinity of San
Luis Obispo, these mitigation measures would not mitigate the impacts.
Based on the Transportation Impact Study, implementation of the proposed project would not
further reduce level of service (LOS), as identified above in CIR Impact 1. The impact idenfied
in the LUCE Update EIR would remain significant and unavoidable, as documented in the CEQA
Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the LUCE Update and EIR. The City
would continue to implement the required mitigation measure identied above.
CIR Impact 2: Development and street network changes under the LUCE Update will cause
intersections currently operating at LOS D or better to deteriorate to LOS E or F, in downtown
San Luis Obispo, intersections operating at LOS E or better will deteriorate to LOS F, or will add
additional traffic to intersections operating at LOS E (outside of downtown) or F (in downtown).
Impact is considered to be Class I, significant and unavoidable.
The following mitigation measures were approved as options to mitigate impacts for these
intersections to meet the LOS standard:
1) CIR‐1. Grand & Slack (#8)
Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout).
2) CIR‐2. California & Taft (#12)
Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout).
3) CIR‐3. Grand & US 101 SB on‐ramp (#13)
Install dedicated WB right‐turn lane.
4) CIR‐4. San Luis & California (#55)
Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout).
5) CIR‐5. Higuera & Tank Farm (#85)
Add NB right‐turn lane, WB dual right‐turn lanes, two‐way left‐turn lane on Tank Farm
between Higuera and Long.
6) CIR‐6. Broad & High (#89)
Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). Augment bicycle facilities
and improve transit headways on Broad Street.
7) CIR‐7 Broad & Rockview (#94)
Install downstream signal at Broad & Capitolio. Augment bicycle facilities and improve
transit headways on Broad Street.
8) CIR‐8. Broad & Capitolio (#95)
Install increased traffic control (traffic signal or roundabout). Augment bicycle facilities
and improve transit headways on Broad Street.
9) CIR‐9. Johnson & Orcutt (#96)
Install roundabout.
10) CIR‐10. Broad & Tank Farm (#98)
Establish time‐of‐day timing plans. Add SB dual left‐turn lane, NB dedicated right‐turn
lane and WB dedicated right‐turn lane. Augment Bicycle facilities and improve transit
headways on Broad Street.
11) CIR‐11. Broad & Airport (#102)
Install TWLTL north of intersection. Augment Bicycle facilities and improve transit
headways on Broad Street.
Based on the Transportation Impact Study, implementation of the proposed project would not
further reduce level of service (LOS), as identified above in CIR Impact 2. The impact idenfied
in the LUCE Update EIR would remain significant and unavoidable, as documented in the CEQA
Findings and Statement of Overriding Considerations for the LUCE Update and EIR. The City
would continue to implement the required mitigation measures identied above (none of which
required the Luneta connection to mitigate potentially significant traffic congestion impacts).
CIR Impact 4: Development under the LUCE Update may increase traffic volumes or traffic
speed in designated neighborhood traffic management areas. Impact is considered to be Class
III, less than significant.
As future development under the LUCE Update is proposed, the City will be required to ensure
consistency with the General Plan and the policies/programs listed in the LUCE Update EIR.
Therefore, mitigation measures are not required.
The Circulation Element adopted in 2014 included the connection of Luneta Drive from Palomar
Avenue to Verde Drive, which was anticipated to result in a decrease in traffic on surrounding
neighborhood streets. If approved, the Circulation Element would be amended to m aintain
existing conditions with minor street and pedestrian improvements. As a result, surrounding
neighborhood streets would not experience a decrease in traffic as anticipated in the LUCE EIR.
However, based on the Luneta Drive Closure Transportation Impact Study, implementation of
the proposed project would not increase the severity of this identified less than significant impact.
Table 4 of the Circulation Element identifies maximum thresholds for street classification. There
are two classifications of streets currently within this project area. Ramona is c lassified as a
Residential Collector Street with a maximum Average Daily Traffic (ADT) threshold of 3,000,
Tassajara and La Entrada between Foothill and Ramona are also classified as a Residential
Collector street. All other streets in the project area are classified as Local Residential Streets
with a maximum ADT of 1,500. While Table 4 of the Circulation Element sets a threshold of
3,000 for Residential Collector Streets, a footnote indicates three streets within the City that fall
under this classification, however have been approved by the City Council to operate with a
maximum ADT of 5,000. Those streets are Broad Street (north of Lincoln), Chorro Street (north
of Lincoln) and Margarita Avenue. These streets are acknowledged and approved to operate at
higher volumes based on their land uses which include high density residential and
neighborhood commercial.
The project includes maintaining the closure of Luneta Drvie as well as reclassifying Ramona
from Tassajara to Broad to allow for a maximum ADT of 5,000. Ramona between Tassajara and
Broad has traditionally operated at volumes above the threshold established to service the high
density residential and neighborhood commercial uses along it. The third component of the
project established a new street classification with a 5,000 ADT threshold memoralizing several
streets already designated within this threshold.
Based on the Transportation Impact Study, future traffic impacts associated with keeping Luneta
closed to through traffic localizes the increase in traffic generated from new development to
Ramona Drive with very minor increases to traffic volumes on the surrounding streets. The ADT
of Ramona Drive between Tassajara to Broad Street is forecasted to increase to 4,300, which
would be within the ADT threshold for Ramona with project implementation. Maintaining the
closure of Luneta Drive will preserve the low vehicle volumes this neighborhood street currently
experiences, as well as on Palomar, Verde and Serrano.
CIR Impact 5: Development under the LUCE Update may encourage increased heavy vehicle
traffic on non‐designated truck routes. Impact is considered to be Class III, less than significant.
As development under the LUCE Update is proposed, the City will be required to ensure
consistency with the General Plan and the policies/programs listed in the LUCE Update EIR.
Therefore, mitigation measures are not required.
Based on the Transportation Impact Study, implementation of the proposed project would not
increase the severity of this identified less than significant impact.The proposed project would
maintain existing conditions (with the exception of minor traffic calming and pedestrian
improvements), and not result in the encouragement of increased heavy vehicle traffic on non-
designated truck routes.
Conclusion
Maintaining the closure of Luneta Drive create s no new environmental impacts relative to traffic
and circulation and would not increase the severity of any impacts identified in the LUCE Update
EIR. All mitigation measures approved in the LUCE Update EIR and associated CEQA Findings
are still in effect. No new mitigation is required.
Other Resources
Implementation of the proposed amendment to the Circulation Element would not result in any
new new physical changes that are not addressed and analyzed in the LUCE Update EIR. As
noted above, compliance with all mitigation measures that are relevant to th e proposed project
would be required upon implementation of this proposed amendment to the Circulation Element.
DETERMINATION
In accordance with Section 15164 of the State CEQA Guidelines, the City of San Luis Obispo
has determined that this addendum to the LUCE Update EIR is necessary to document changes
or additions that have occurred in the project description since the EIR was certified. The
revisions to the project relate to discussions in the Traffic and Circulation sections of the EIR.
No other issue areas are affected by the proposed project. The preparation of a subsequent EIR
is not necessary because:
1. None of the following circumstances included in Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines
have occurred which require a subsequent EIR:
a. The project changes do not result in new or more severe environmental impacts.
b. The circumstances under which the project is undertaken will not require major
changes to the EIR.
c. The modified project does not require any substantive changes to previously
approved mitigation measures.
2. The proposed project would not result in a significant increase in future traffic on affected
roadways such that the effect would result in an increase in the severity of any impact
previously identified in the LUCE Update EIR, and the proposed street reclassification
changes are minor and consistent with the scope of the approved project.
3. The changes are consistent with City objectives to improve neighborhood wellness.
Attachments:
1. Vicinity Map
2. Proposed Changes to Circulation Element
3. Revised Project Plans
4. Luneta Drive Closure Transportation Impact Study
5. Council Resolution No. 10586, 2014 Series certifying the LUCE Update EIR
Available Electronically: LUCE Update EIR (Final EIR):
http://www.slocity.org/government/department-directory/community-development/planning-
zoning/general-plan
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ATTACHMENT 1:
Figure 1: Site Vicinity/Site Location
Site Location
Site Location
Circulation Element
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Types of Streets
7.3. Design Standards
The City’s roadway system is shown in Figure 1. The City shall require that improvements to the City’s
roadway system are made consistent with the following descriptions and standards:
7.3.1. Average Daily Traffic (ADT)
The total number of vehicles that use a particular street throughout the day (24 hours).
7.3.2. Vehicle Level of Service (LOS)
Level of service is a letter grade representation of the quality of traffic flow based on congestion.
A. Level of Service (LOS) "A" is free‐flowing traffic while LOS "F" is extreme congestion.
B. At LOS "D," the recommended standard, drivers can expect delays of 35 to 55 seconds and sometimes
have to wait through more than one cycle of a traffic signal. Vehicle may stack up at intersections but
dissipate rapidly.
C. At LOS "E," delays increase to 55 to 80 seconds and drivers frequently have to wait through more than
one cycle of a traffic signal. Stacked lines of cars at intersections become longer.
Table 4. Street Classification Descriptions and Standards
Descriptions1 of Street Types
Maximum
ADT/LOS
Desired maximum
Speeds2
Local Commercial Streets directly serve non‐residential development that
front them and channel traffic to commercial collector streets (reference
black line streets on Figure 1).
5,000 25 mph
Local Residential Streets directly serve residential development that front
them and channel traffic to minor and major residential collector streets
(reference black line streets on Figure 1).
1,500 25 mph
Commercial Collector Streets collect traffic from commercial areas and
channel it to arterials. 10,000 25 mph
Residential Collector Streets (Minor) collect traffic from residential areas
and channel it to arterials. 3,000 3 25 mph
Residential Collector Streets (Major) collect traffic from neighborhood
commercial, high density residential and residential areas and channel it
to arterials.
5,000 25 mph
Residential Arterials are bordered by residential property where
preservation of neighborhood character is as important as providing for
traffic flow and where speeds should be controlled.
LOS D CVC*
Arterial Streets provide circulation between major activity centers and
residential areas
LOS E
(Downtown)
LOS D
(other routes)
CVC*
CVC*
Parkway Arterials are arterial streets with landscaped medians and
roadside areas, where the number of cross streets is limited and direct
access from fronting properties is discouraged
LOS D CVC*
Parkway Arterials Highway/Regional Routes are arterial routes with
landscaped medians where the number of cross streets is limited and
direct access from fronting properties is discouraged. These routes
connect the city with other parts of the county and are used by people
LOS D CVC*
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Descriptions1 of Street Types
Maximum
ADT/LOS
Desired maximum
Speeds2
traveling throughout the county and state and are designated as primary
traffic carriers. Segments of these routes leading into San Luis Obispo
should include landscaped medians and roadside areas to better define
them as community entryways
Highway/Freeway/Ramps is a regional route of significance where access
is controlled. Segments of these routes leading into San Luis Obispo
should include landscaped medians and roadside areas to better define
them as community entryways.
LOS D CVC*
*Speed Limits are dictated by prevailing speeds per the California Vehicle Code (CVC).
Notes:
(1) To determine the classification of a particular street segment, refer to Figure 1: Streets Classification Map and Appendix E. Appendix E
includes the most recent traffic counts and estimates of level of service (LOS). Traffic counts will be different for various segments of a
particular street. In some cases, a range of LOS ratings are shown on Appendix E for "Arterial" streets because of the variability of traffic
flow conditions along a particular corridor; and some street segments approaching intersections may have poorer LOS than shown in this
table. Note that all ADT should reflect volumes typically experienced when all schools are in session. To account for seasonal shifts ADT
shall be calculated using an annual average daily traffic (AADT) for individual volumes and the threshold shall be adjusted up to 15%.
(2) Desired maximum speed means that 85% of motorists using the street will drive at or slower than this speed. To account for seasonal
shifts speeds shall be calculated using an annual average or for individual speed surveys the threshold shall be adjusted up by 2.7 mph.
(3) For Chorro and Broad Streets (north of Lincoln Street), and Margarita Avenue the maximum desired ADT goal is 5,000 ADT.
Circulation Element
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8. NEIGHBORHOOD TRAFFIC MANAGEMENT
8.1. Policies
8.1.1. Through Traffic
The City shall design its circulation network to encourage through traffic to use Regional Routes, Highways,
Arterials, Parkway Arterials, and Residential Arterial streets and to discourage through traffic use of
Collectors and Local streets.
8.1.2. Residential Streets
The City should not approve commercial development that encourages customers, employees or deliveries to
use Residential Local or Residential Collector (Minor and Major) streets.
8.1.3. Neighborhood Traffic Speeds
To the extent permitted under the California Vehicle Code, the City shall endeavor to reduce and maintain
vehicular speeds in residential neighborhoods.
8.1.4. Neighborhood Traffic Management
The City shall ensure that neighborhood traffic management projects:
A. Provide for the mitigation of adverse impacts on all residential neighborhoods.
B. Provide for adequate response conditions for emergency vehicles.
C. Provide for convenient and safe through bicycle and pedestrian traffic.
8.1.5. Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines
The City shall update its Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines to address voting, funding, and
implementation procedures and develop an outreach program on the availability of the program.
8.1.6. Non-Infill Development
In new, non‐infill developments, dwellings shall be set back from Regional Routes and Highways, Parkway
Arterials, Arterials, Residential Arterials, and Collector streets so that interior and exterior noise standards
can be met without the use of noise walls.
8.1.7. New Project Evaluation
The City shall not approve development that impacts the quality of life and livability of residential
neighborhoods by generating traffic conditions that significantly exceed the thresholds established in Table 4
except as provided under CEQA. The City shall also not approve development which significantly worsens
already deficient residential neighborhood traffic conditions as established in Table 4 except as provided
under CEQA. New development shall incorporate traffic calming features to minimize speeding and cut‐
through traffic.
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Luneta Drive Closure___
Transportation Impact Study
Prepared by:
City of San Luis Obispo
Public Works Department
919 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo, CA
August 2017
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Introduction
This report presents a Transportation Impact Study analyzing Luneta Drive as a non-through
street, maintaining the existing street closure between Verde Drive and Palomar Avenue. The
project site is currently part of the 71 Palomar property and will be dedicated to the City as that
property develops. Per existing City codes and as analyzed in the General Plan Circulation
Element EIR, Luneta Drive was planned to be reconstructed to accommodate two-way vehicular
traffic.
A project has been proposed to amend the City Circulation Element of the General Plan to:
1. Maintain Luneta Drive as a non-through street, including maintaining the existing street
closure on Luneta Drive between Verde Drive and Palomar Avenue; and
2. Amend Figure 1: Street Classification Diagram, Table 4. Street Classification Descriptions
and Standards and relevant text to replace note 3 with a new high volume Residential
Collector (Major) classification; and
3. Reclassify Ramona Drive from Tassajara to Broad Street to a Residential Collector
(Major) classification.
Physical improvements include an upgraded bollard system and installation of concrete curbs
and gutter and sidewalk along the north side of the property located at 71 Palomar.
This Transportation Impact Study analyzes the project site as proposed with the above
described project to maintain the existing closure. This report has been prepared to present
existing and anticipated transportation impacts of maintaining the closure of Luneta Drive for
vehicular travel and associated mitigation measures required.
The following locations were studied as part of this analysis:
Roadway Segments:
• Ramona – La Entrada to Tassajara
• Ramona – Tassajara to Broad
• Luneta – La Entrada to Tassajara
• Luneta – Tassajara to Broad
• Serrano – Palomar to Broad
• La Entrada – Ramona to Luneta
• Rafael – Ramona to Luneta
• Tassajara – Foothill to Ramona
• Tassajara – Ramona to Luneta
• Verde – Ramona to Luneta
• Palomar – Ramona to Luneta
• Palomar – Luneta to Serrano
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Traffic conditions for the following scenarios were analyzed as part of this study:
• Existing Conditions
o Option A: Luneta Closed
o Option B: Luneta Open
• Existing Plus Project Conditions (Luneta Closed)
• Cumulative Conditions (Luneta Open)
• Cumulative Plus Project Conditions (Luneta Closed)
Existing Conditions establish the baseline for 2016-17 traffic conditions at the study locations.
Two options were analyzed under existing conditions, one assuming Luneta is closed to through
traffic and one assuming Luneta is open to through traffic. Existing Plus Project conditions
analyzed project-related impacts in comparison to the Existing Conditions. Cumulative
Conditions is the analysis if Luneta Drive were to be developed in accordance to existing
General Plan policy which plans for Luneta to be opened to two-way vehicle travel. Cumulative
Plus Project Conditions analyzes future impacts anticipated with keeping Luneta closed.
Analysis Methodology
Cumulative volumes are forecasted using the City’s travel model. The travel model forecasts
travel behavior based on land use and circulation network scenarios under the General Plan
This is sometimes referred to as “full buildout”—assuming everything that can potentially be
developed is developed (including vacant lots or lots that could be subdivided and further
developed). This analysis includes buildout of the planned 71 Palomar development.
The General Plan Circulation Element sets standards for intersection and segment level of
service and neighborhood traffic management. Level of service thresholds as identified in the
Circulation Element set thresholds related to congestion for intersections and segments. The
streets analyzed as part of this study are not near capacity thresholds, therefore no effect to
level of service is anticipated with implementation of the proposed project. As such, this study
did not include a detailed analysis of level of service.
Instead, this study primarily focuses on formally forecasting the change of future traffic flows in
the neighborhood and evaluating consistency with Circulation Element Policy 7.3, which
establishes maximum traffic volume thresholds and speeds on the various classification of
streets. Neighborhood traffic management thresholds, as described in Table 1 protect the
quality of residential areas by maintaining low volumes and speeds on neighborhood streets.
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Setting
Figure 1 presents the study area vicinity map.
Figure 1: Study Area Vicinity Map & Images
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Neighborhood Description & Street Classifications
The project is located within a neighborhood south of Foothill Boulevard and to the west of
Broad Street. There is a mix of residential uses within the neighborhood including both high
density residential and neighborhood commercial as well as single-family residential homes.
Foothill Boulevard, which acts as the northern boundary of the neighborhood, is classified as a
residential arterial. Ramona Drive, paralleling Foothill Boulevard to the south is classified as a
residential collector. La Entrada and Tassajara south of Foothill and north of Ramona as well as
Broad Street are also classified as residential collectors. All other streets within the
neighborhood are classified as local streets.
Luneta Drive
Luneta Drive: View from west looking eastward Luneta Drive: View from east looking westward
Luneta Drive: Plan view of project area
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Table 1 shows the street classification descriptions and standards per the City’s General Plan
Circulation Element for the relevant classifications within the project neighborhood.
Table 1: Street Classification Descriptions and Standards
Descriptions1 of Street Types Maximum
ADT/LOS
Desired Maximum
Speeds2
Local Residential Streets directly serve residential
development that front them and channel traffic to
residential collector streets.
1,500 25 mph
Residential Collector Streets collect traffic from residential
areas and channel it to arterials. 3,0003 25 mph
Residential Arterials are bordered by residential property
where preservation of neighborhood character is as
important as providing for traffic flow and where speeds
should be controlled.
LOS D
85th Percentile Speed
Per California Vehicle
Code
Notes:
(1) To determine the classification of a particular street segment, refer to Figure 1: Streets Classification Map and
Appendix E. Appendix E includes the most recent traffic counts and estimates of level of service (LOS). Traffic
counts will be different for various segments of a particular street. In some cases, a range of LOS ratings are
shown on Appendix E for "Arterial" streets because of the variability of traffic flow conditions along a
particular corridor; and some street segments approaching intersections may have poorer LOS than shown in
this table. Note that all ADT should reflect volumes typically experienced when all schools are in session. To
account for seasonal shifts ADT shall be calculated using an annual average daily traffic (AADT) for individual
volumes and the threshold shall be adjusted up to 15%.
(2) Desired maximum speed means that 85% of motorists using the street will drive at or slower than this speed.
To account for seasonal shifts speeds shall be calculated using an annual average or for individual speed
surveys the threshold shall be adjusted up by 2.7 mph.
(3) For Chorro and Broad Streets (north of Lincoln Street), and Margarita Avenue the maximum desired ADT goal
is 5,000 ADT.
While Table 1 indicates a maximum Average Daily Traffic (ADT) for Residential Collector Streets
as 3,000, Note (3) specifically identifies three streets within the City that fall under this
classification, however have been approved by the City Council to operate with a maximum
ADT of 5,000. Those streets are Broad Street (north of Lincoln), Chorro Street (north of Lincoln)
and Margarita Avenue. These streets are acknowledged and approved to operate at higher
volumes based on their land uses which include high density residential and neighborhood
commercial, similar to conditions on Ramona Drive. As part of this project, Ramona Drive
between Tassajara and Broad Street will be reclassified to allow a maximum ADT of 5,000 in
order to acknowledge that these land uses will continue to generate a higher level of volume.
This reclassification will require an amendment to the City’s General Plan.
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General Policies Regarding Street Volumes
The City’s General Plan Circulation Element identifies desired maximum Average Daily Traffic
(ADT) for streets based on their classification as well as includes Level of Service policies for all
modes of transportation. This is shown in Table 1 above. Table 2 below shows the standard
acceptable LOS threshold by mode. Table 3 identifies the modal priority ranking based on area
within the City.
Table 2: Multimodal LOS Objectives and Service Standards
Travel Mode Objective
LOS Minimum LOS Standard
Bicycle B D
Pedestrian B C
Transit C Baseline LOS or LOS D, whichever is lower
Vehicle C E (Downtown), D (All Other Routes)
Table 3: Modal Priority Ranking
Complete Street Area Priority Mode Ranking
Downtown & Upper Monterey Street 1. Pedestrian
2. Bicycles
3. Transit
4. Vehicle
Residential Corridors & Neighborhoods 1. Pedestrian
2. Bicycles
3. Vehicle
4. Transit
Commercial Corridors & Areas 1. Vehicles
2. Bicycles
3. Transit
4. Pedestrian
Regional Arterial and Highway Corridors 1. Vehicles
2. Transit
3. Bicycles
4. Pedestrian
Based on Table 3, the proposed project would fall under Residential Corridors &
Neighborhoods, meaning that pedestrian impacts will carry the most significance. This ranking
prioritizes the modes of transportation within this project area in the following order:
pedestrians, bicycles, vehicle and transit.
General Plan Policy Regarding Street Connection
Existing Subdivision Regulations requires construction of 71 Palomar (the property on which the
site is located) to complete the remaining section of Luneta and provide enough width for the
road connection to be opened to two-way through traffic. This connection of Luneta Drive was
also included in the 1994 update to the General Plan’s Circulation Element by being shown on
Figure 1 of the Streets map. The EIR for the 2014 update to the Circulation Element analyzed
traffic conditions assuming the opening of Luneta to thru traffic, therefore this analysis of traffic
conditions assuming a permanent closure of Luneta Drive is necessary.
Consistencies with LUCE EIR
Implementation of the proposed project would not change the findings of the 2014 Land Use
and Circulation Element Update Environmental Impact Report. This project is consistent with
adopted policies to avoid or mitigate environmental impacts. All relevant intersections and
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roadway segments operate well within their capacity; therefore, no level of service analysis was
conducted and there are no anticipated effects to LOS with project implementation. See
Attachment 1 for a list of items identified as a significant transportation impact per the LUCE
Update EIR.
Existing Conditions
Existing conditions establish baseline traffic conditions that currently exist in the study area.
Per the LUCE Update Background Report, the Neighborhood Traffic Management Major
Findings applicable to this project include:
• The Average Daily Traffic within the Ramona neighborhood currently exceeds the City’s
desired maximum volumes for Residential Collector and Local Streets.
• Ramona (La Entrada to Broad) has a baseline LOS of C. As previously stated, this project
is not anticipated to effect Level of Service on any roadway within the project area.
Two options are analyzed under existing conditions. Option A is an analysis of existing traffic
conditions assuming Luneta Street maintains the existing closure. Because the project being
proposed is a policy change to the General Plan, it is necessary to analyze the traffic conditions
as they currently exist. Option B is an analysis of existing traffic conditions assuming Luneta is
opened to two-way traffic, per current policies.
Option A: Luneta Closed
Existing Volumes & Cut-Thru Traffic: Option A
Figure 2 displays existing segment volume counts within the neighborhood followed by Table 4
which lists further data on each segment including any existing deficiencies.
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Figure 2: Existing Segment Average Daily Traffic: Option A
Table 4: Existing Conditions Volume Data: Option A
Street Segment General Plan
Classification
General
Plan
Threshold
Volume Cut
Thru Deficiency
Ramona La Entrada to Tassajara Residential Collector 3,000 996 72 NO
Ramona Tassajara to Broad Residential Collector 3,000 4,170 333 YES
Luneta La Entrada to Tassajara Local Residential 1,500 100 0 NO
Luneta Tassajara to Broad Local Residential 1,500 133 0 NO
Serrano Palomar to Broad Local Residential 1,500 612 0 NO
Rafael Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 816 0 NO
La Entrada Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 198 0 NO
Tassajara Foothill to Ramona Residential Collector 3,000 1,842 261 NO
Tassajara Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 388 0 NO
Verde Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 439 0 NO
Palomar Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 178 0 NO
Palomar Luneta to Serrano Local Residential 1,500 630 0 NO
A cut through study indicated that some vehicles use Ramona from La Entrada to Broad as a
“cut through” to get from Foothill to Broad Street, and visa-versa. The cut through study
analyzed every travel route option through the neighborhood as part of the study. The study
showed that during an 8-hour period, 72 vehicles used Ramona to access Broad via La Entrada
and 261 used Ramona to access Broad via Tassajara, totaling 333 cut through vehicles on the
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segment of Ramona between Tassajara and Broad Street. No other routes through the
neighborhood were recorded to have cut through traffic. Figure 3 shows the cut through
patterns within the neighborhood.
Figure 3: Cut Through Travel Paths
Operation of Existing Conditions: Option A
In existing conditions with Luneta Drive closed to through traffic, Ramona Drive from Tassajara
to Broad Street operates in deficient conditions. Ramona Drive is identified in the General Plan
as a Residential Collector classification. The segment between Tassajara and Broad Street
currently has an Average Daily Traffic (ADT) volume of 4,170. Currently, the City’s General Plan
identifies the maximum standard ADT for a street of this classification to be 3,000. This
localized volume of vehicles along this segment is likely attributed to the land uses along this
segment which include high density residential and neighborhood commercial.
Additionally, unnecessary volume traveling on Ramona was identified via the cut through study
which did indicate that some drivers use the neighborhood as quicker access from Foothill
Boulevard to Broad Street. Cut through traffic can typically be mitigated by installing traffic
calming devices. However, even 100% success of diverting cut through traffic off of Ramona
would still result in this segment being over the current threshold of 3,000 daily vehicles.
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Option B: Luneta Open
Existing Volumes & Cut-Thru Traffic: Option B
Option B analyzes existing conditions coupled with the opening of Luneta Drive to two-way
traffic as currently planned for in the City’s General Plan. Figure 4 displays existing segment
volume counts assuming Luneta is open to through traffic. Table 5 presents additional data on
each segment.
Figure 4: Existing Segment Average Daily Traffic: Option B
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Table 5: Existing Volume Data: Option B
Street Segment General Plan
Classification
General
Plan
Threshold
Volume Cut
Thru Deficiency
Ramona La Entrada to Tassajara Residential Collector 3,000 660 72 NO
Ramona Tassajara to Broad Residential Collector 3,000 2,900 333 NO
Luneta La Entrada to Tassajara Local Residential 1,500 100 0 NO
Luneta Tassajara to Broad Local Residential 1,500 1,100 0 NO
Serrano Palomar to Broad Local Residential 1,500 1,500 0 NO
Rafael Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 620 0 NO
La Entrada Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 200 0 NO
Tassajara Foothill to Ramona Residential Collector 3,000 1,400 261 NO
Tassajara Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 100 0 NO
Verde Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 50 0 NO
Palomar Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 1200 0 NO
Palomar Luneta to Serrano Local Residential 1,500 700 0 NO
Operation of Existing Conditions: Option B
Opening Luneta Drive to accommodate two-way vehicular traffic will alleviate some of the
existing traffic on Ramona Drive. Opening Luneta will decrease volumes on Ramona so that
Ramona will operate at an acceptable volume under existing General Plan thresholds. The
traffic coming from Ramona would redistribute throughout the neighborhood, increasing traffic
volumes on Luneta, Serrano, Verde and Palomar. While there is a noticeable increase in traffic
volumes on several of these streets, as shown in Table 5, the average daily traffic volumes will
remain within acceptable standards.
Opening Luneta Drive is not anticipated to have an impact on existing cut through traffic, as it is
not anticipated to significantly reduce travel times compared to existing routes. A travel time
study conducted in 2016 indicated additional time would be added to trips using
Serrano/Palomar/Luneta to cut through the neighborhood. Therefore, cut through volume with
the Luneta connection is expected to reflect travel patterns as presented under Option A Figure
3.
Existing Plus Project Conditions
Existing Plus Project Volumes and Cut-Thru Traffic
The proposed project is a policy change to keep Luneta closed maintaining the existing
configuration of Luneta closed to through traffic. Additionally, the proposed project will
reclassify Ramona Street to allow a maximum volume of 5,000 Average Daily Vehicles. While
the project does include improvements such as completing the curb and gutter and installing a
sidewalk, the impact on travel patterns due to the project will not change the existing
conditions. Therefore, the traffic data used for Existing Plus Project would be the same as
Option A. Figure 4 displays existing segment volume counts within the neighborhood followed
by Table 5 which lists further data on each segment including any existing deficiencies.
Figure 4: Existing Plus Project Average Daily Traffic
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Table 4: Existing Plus Project Conditions Volume Data
Street Segment General Plan
Classification*
General
Plan
Threshold
Volume Cut
Thru Deficiency
Ramona La Entrada to Tassajara Residential Collector
(Minor)
3,000 996 71 NO
Ramona Tassajara to Broad Residential Collector
(Major)
5,000 4,170 333 NO
Luneta La Entrada to Tassajara Local Residential 1,500 100 0 NO
Luneta Tassajara to Broad Local Residential 1,500 133 0 NO
Serrano Palomar to Broad Local Residential 1,500 612 0 NO
Rafael Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 816 0 NO
La Entrada Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 198 0 NO
Tassajara Foothill to Ramona Residential Collector
(Minor)
3,000 1842 261 NO
Tassajara Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 388 0 NO
Verde Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 439 0 NO
Palomar Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 178 0 NO
Palomar Luneta to Serrano Local Residential 1,500 630 0 NO
*General Plan Classifications and Thresholds in this table represent the proposed thresholds that would
be implemented with project approval.
Existing Plus Project Impacts & Mitigation
As the project includes reclassifying Ramona Drive to allow a maximum ADT of 5,000, the
volume on Ramona between Tassajara and Broad Street operate sufficiently within the daily
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threshold. Cut through patterns would still reflect existing patterns, however even with the
identified cut through volume, neighborhood streets would operate in sufficient conditions.
Consideration was given to other feasible routes to ease the intensity of volumes along this
segment of Ramona. The layout of streets within this neighborhood is not a grid pattern,
therefore does not easily lend itself to various acceptable route options. Luneta Drive is the
only parallel street to Ramona. Without opening Luneta there is not another feasible route.
No significant impacts are anticipated under Existing Plus Project therefore no mitigations are
being recommended.
Cumulative Conditions (Luneta Open)
Cumulative Conditions estimates future traffic conditions considering existing planning and
policy, in this case opening Luneta Drive to two-way traffic as currently planned for in the City’s
General Plan. The future traffic conditions are estimated assuming full buildout of the
neighborhood including the planned 71 Palomar development as well as all other land use
approved in the City’s General Plan.
Cumulative Conditions Volumes & Cut-Thru Traffic
Future traffic impacts associated with opening Luneta to through traffic are estimated to only
slightly increase traffic on individual streets as the distribution of traffic generated from new
development will be spread evenly throughout the neighborhood.
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Figure 6: Cumulative Conditions Segment Average Daily Traffic
Table 7: Cumulative Conditions Volume Data
*General Plan Classifications and Thresholds in this table represent the current conditions established in
the Circulation Element.
Street Segment General Plan
Classification*
General
Plan
Threshold
Volume Cut
Thru Deficiency
Ramona La Entrada to Tassajara Residential Collector 3,000 670 -- NO
Ramona Tassajara to Broad Residential Collector 3,000 3,100 -- NO
Luneta La Entrada to Tassajara Local Residential 1,500 120 -- NO
Luneta Tassajara to Broad Local Residential 1,500 1,200 -- NO
Serrano Palomar to Broad Local Residential 1,500 1662 -- NO
Rafael Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 640 -- NO
La Entrada Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 210 -- NO
Tassajara Foothill to Ramona Residential Collector 3,000 1,500 -- NO
Tassajara Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 150 -- NO
Verde Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 50 -- NO
Palomar Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 780 -- NO
Palomar Luneta to Serrano Local Residential 1,500 1230 -- NO
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Cumulative Conditions Impacts & Mitigation
Future trips are anticipated to redistribute within the neighborhood. Ramona between
Tassajara and Broad as well as Serrano between Palomar and Broad Streets are anticipated to
be right around their associated thresholds. Per Table 1, Note (1) the ADT threshold shall be
adjusted up to 15%. Therefore, Ramona and Serrano are anticipated to be within this
adjustment.
No significant impacts are anticipated under cumulative conditions therefore no mitigations
are being recommended.
Cumulative Plus Project Conditions (Luneta Closed)
Cumulative Plus Project represents an estimate of future traffic conditions that would result if
Luneta Drive was not opened to two-way traffic. The future traffic conditions are estimated
assuming full buildout of the neighborhood including the planned 71 Palomar development as
well as all other land use approved in the City’s General Plan.
Cumulative Plus Project Volumes & Cut-Thru Traffic
Future traffic impacts associated with keeping Luneta closed to through traffic localizes the
increase in traffic generated from new development to Ramona Drive with very minor increases
to traffic volumes on the surrounding streets.
Figure 7: Cumulative Plus Project Segment Average Daily Traffic
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Table 8: Cumulative Plus Project Volume Data
Street Segment General Plan
Classification*
General
Plan
Threshold
Volume Cut
Thru Deficiency
Ramona La Entrada to Tassajara Residential Collector
(Minor)
3,000 1,200 -- NO
Ramona Tassajara to Broad Residential Collector
(Major)
5,000 4,300 -- NO
Luneta La Entrada to Tassajara Local Residential 1,500 120 -- NO
Luneta Tassajara to Broad Local Residential 1,500 150 -- NO
Serrano Palomar to Broad Local Residential 1,500 770 -- NO
Rafael Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 900 -- NO
La Entrada Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 210 -- NO
Tassajara Foothill to Ramona Residential Collector
(Minor)
3,000 2,000 -- NO
Tassajara Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 450 -- NO
Verde Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 439 -- NO
Palomar Ramona to Luneta Local Residential 1,500 320 -- NO
Palomar Luneta to Serrano Local Residential 1,500 780 -- NO
*General Plan Classifications and Thresholds in this table represent the proposed thresholds that would
be implemented with project approval.
Cumulative Plus Project Impacts & Mitigation
Future traffic is anticipated to increase throughout the neighborhood, however, maintaining a
concentration of volume along Ramona Drive. As seen in Table 8, the segment of Ramona from
Tassajara to Broad Street would have a future daily volume of 4,300. With the reclassification of
Ramona Drive, this would operate within the maximum threshold of 5,000 vehicles/day.
Luneta remaining closed to through traffic is not anticipated to have a future impact on cut thru
traffic, therefore no additional impacts are foreseen.
No significant impacts are anticipated under cumulative plus project conditions therefore no
mitigations are being recommended.
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Attachment 1: Transportation Impact Significance
Per thresholds identified in the LUCE Update EIR, and as summarized in the table below, the project
would not have a significant impact on transportation. The intersection and roadway Levels of Service
would not degrade. Maintaining the closure of Luneta Drive would not impact emergency services. The
project is consistent with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or
pedestrian facilities.
Table 9: Transportation Impact Significance of Luneta Closure
Would the project: Yes No
Conflict with an applicable plan, ordinance or policy establishing measures of
effectiveness for the performance of the circulation system, taking into account all
modes of transportation including mass transit and nonmotorized travel and relevant
components of the circulation system, including but not limited to intersections,
streets, highways and freeways, pedestrian and bicycle paths, and mass transit;
Specifically,
Local roadway segment (not downtown) operating at LOS D or better, but degrading to
LOS E or F or;
X
Local roadway segment (downtown) operating at LOS E or better, but degrading to LOS
F or;
N/A
Local roadway segment is currently deficient, and project increases volume‐to‐capacity
ratio by 0.01 or more;
X
Intersection (not downtown) operating at LOS D or better, but degrading to LOS E or F
or;
X
Intersection (downtown) operating at LOS E or better, but degrading to LOS F or; N/A
Intersection is currently deficient, and any increase in volume due to the project
increases.
X
Conflict with an applicable congestion management program, including, but not limited
to level of service standards and travel demand measures, or other standards
established by the county congestion management agency for designated roads or
highways;
State Highway roadway segment operating at LOS D or better but degrading to LOS E or
F;
N/A
Local roadway segment (not downtown) operating at LOS D or better, but degrading to
LOS E or F or;
X
Local roadway segment (downtown) operating at LOS E or better, but degrading to LOS
F or;
N/A
Local roadway segment is currently deficient, and project increases volume‐to‐capacity
ratio by 0.01 or more.
X
Substantially increase hazards due to a design feature (e.g., sharp curves or dangerous
intersections) or incompatible uses (e.g., farm equipment).
X
Result in inadequate emergency access. X
Conflict with adopted policies, plans, or programs regarding public transit, bicycle, or
pedestrian facilities, or otherwise decrease the performance or safety of such facilities.
X
RESOLUTION NO. 10586 (2014 Series)
A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING UPDATES TO THE LAND USE
AND CIRCULATION ELEMENTS OF THE GENERAL PLAN
INCLUDING ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO THE SOUTH BROAD
STREET AREA PLAN, NOISE ELEMENT, SAFETY ELEMENT, AND
CONSERVATION AND OPEN SPACE ELEMENTS; AND, APPROVING
AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE DESIGNATIONS
FOR SPECIAL FOCUS AREAS ASSOCIATED WITH THE GENERAL
PLAN LAND USE AND CIRCULATION ELEMENT UPDATE PROJECT
GPI/ER 15 -12)
WHEREAS, the City desires to update its General Plan Land Use and Circulation
Elements (LUCE) with policies to guide development based on logical infill development
patterns that discourage urban sprawl and provide for safe, high quality residential
neighborhoods and supportive amenities and services; and
WHEREAS, the City was awarded a Strategic Growth Council Grant and the work scope
authorized by Council and the State Department of Conservation included the following items:
Community input regarding the physical, social, economic, cultural and
environmental character of the City in order to develop a vision of San Luis Obispo
through 2035.
A comprehensive guide for decision - making based on land use, design, circulation
and access, sustainability and the preservation of the quality of life in the community.
Policies that balance development and conservation to preserve the City's natural
beauty, unique character and heritage while supporting housing opportunities, a
vibrant economy and addressing disadvantaged communities.
Evaluate consistency with the Regional Blueprint and policies that guide development
of a Sustainable Communities Strategy in collaboration with SLOCOG.
Opportunities to create Complete Streets /neighborhoods and develop programs to
achieve them.
Identify areas appropriate for residential infill and densification.
Identify the circulation system that is needed to appropriately balance the
community's values and the need for growth
Identify ways to achieve more affordable housing.
Promote energy efficiency & conservation and incorporate Climate Action Plan
strategies.
Identify transit opportunities that may be enhanced to accommodate Transit Oriented
Developments (TOD).
Identifying programs to help migrate to transportation modes other than the single
occupant vehicle.
Identifying healthy food locations and opportunities for pedestrian and bike access.
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WHEREAS, the South Broad Street Area Plan, incorporated as part of the LUCE update,
was endorsed by City Council in Resolution 10460 to be included so that its impacts could be
evaluated in the context of the larger update effort. The development of the area plan involved
approximately 40 public outreach efforts and 27 hearings, in addition to the LUCE outreach
efforts with participation by a focus group of residents, property owners, and business owners
who assisted in developing the plan; and
WHEREAS, the policies and programs proposed in the LUCE Update reflect the
sentiment of the community as a whole. Since the LUCE Update process was initiated in
January 2012, there have been 34 LUCE Task Force (TF -LUCE) meetings; 6 community
workshops; 6 open houses; a community survey distributed to every city address; an interactive
on -line virtual town forum called MindMixer; a workshop held at Cal Poly; 12 Planning
Commission hearings and 19 City Council hearings held to refine the LUCE project description
and ensure that its policies and programs reflect the goals and desires of the community; and
WHEREAS, the community input efforts were supported by outreach in the form of
flyers at Farmers' Markets; news releases and media outreach to all local print, radio, and
television outlets; utility bill flyers and ads; flyers to local school children; posters on local buses
and at local businesses; display ads in local newspapers; community calendar postings; banners
on the library and across Marsh Street in advance of workshops; newsletters; Theater public
service announcements at all Cinemark downtown movie screens for a period of 12 weeks;
media releases to all area Spanish language outlets; a dedicated project web site with project
materials, agendas, presentations and products; and over 75 e -mails throughout the process to an
interested parties list of over 3,500 members; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted public
hearings in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on
December 12th and 16th, 2013, for the purpose of reviewing recommendations of the Task Force
for the Land Use and Circulation Elements Update (TF -LUCE) and recommending a set of
policy changes for the Land Use and Circulation Elements (LUCE) to be studied through the
environmental review process; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of San Luis Obispo reviewed the
recommendations of the Planning Commission at public hearings conducted January 14th
and
28th, 2014 in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California,
for the purpose of endorsing a LUCE update project description to be considered through the
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) process; and
WHEREAS, the Draft EIR was released on June 13, 2014 with a 45 day comment period
that closed on July 28, 2014, and the Final EIR was issued on September 3, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Final EIR responded to 25 comments from agencies and members of
the public and 6 comments from City advisory bodies and was certified by the City Council of
the City of San Luis Obispo on September 16, 2014; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted public
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hearings in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, on
September 10th, I It', 17th, & 18th 2014, for the purpose of considering General Plan Amendments
proposed as part of the Land Use and Circulation Element Update project including General Plan
Land Use Element diagram and Zoning map changes; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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
September 16, 2014; and adopted resolutions certifying the programmatic EIR, approving the
Bishop Knolls and General Hospital Special focus areas, and closing out the Sustainable
Communities Grant; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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
September 30, 2014, and reviewed and provided direction on the draft Airport Overlay Zone
AOZ), draft Special Focus Overlay Zone, remaining Chapter 8 focus areas and Chapter 11 of
the Circulation Element; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of San Luis Obispo, conducted public
hearings in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California on
October 7, 2014, and completed review of Land Use Element Chapter 8 Special Focus Areas,
and reviewed and provided direction on draft Land Use Element update Introduction and
Chapters 1 -6 and 9 -12; and, reviewed and provided direction on Circulation Element
introduction and Chapters 1 -10 & 12 -16; and
WHEREAS, the LUCE update and associated Airport Overlay Zoning Regulations have
previously been found inconsistent with the ALUP by the Airport Land Use Commission
ALUC), and the City Council has overruled the ALUC in accordance with requirements of the
State Aeronautics Act and is consistent with the purposes of Article 3.5 as stated in Section
21670; and
WHEREAS, changes to the Noise, Safety, and Conservation and Open Space Element
are necessary to retain internal consistency and implement an FEIR mitigation; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of The City of San Luis Obispo, conducted public
hearings in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California on
October 21, 2014, December 2, 2014, and December 9, 2014 for the purpose of final adoption of
the Land Use and Circulation Element update project (LUCE).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis
Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings.
1. The Land Use and Circulation Element Update project (LUCE) included
extensive efforts at outreach to receive community input and encourage
community involvement, including but not limited to: surveys sent to every
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household with 2,198 responses, six public workshops, community wide
promotion, neighborhood open houses, 34 task force meetings, advisory
committee meetings, e- blasts, newsletters, website and social media coverage,
theater public service announcements, Spanish language outreach, newspaper
articles and media interviews.
2. LUCE update policies and programs were strongly informed by community
survey results which showed strong preference for sustainable growth, protection
and expansion of City open space, infill commercial and housing, and
redevelopment of underutilized sites with compatible uses and buildings.
3. LUCE update policies are consistent with the work scope of the Strategic Growth
Council Grant which included the following grant -focus items:
Community input regarding the physical, social, economic, cultural and
environmental character of the City in order to develop a vision of San Luis
Obispo through 2035.
A comprehensive guide for decision - making based on land use, design,
circulation and access, sustainability and the preservation of the quality of
life in the community.
Policies that balance development and conservation to preserve the City's
natural beauty, unique character and heritage while supporting housing
opportunities, a vibrant economy and addressing disadvantaged
communities.
Evaluate consistency with the Regional Blueprint and policies that guide
development of a Sustainable Communities Strategy in collaboration with
SLOCOG.
Opportunities to create Complete Streets /neighborhoods and develop
programs to achieve them.
Identify areas appropriate for residential infill and densification.
Identify the circulation system that is needed to appropriately balance the
community's values and the need for growth
Identify ways to achieve more affordable housing.
Promote energy efficiency & conservation and incorporate Climate Action
Plan strategies.
Identify transit opportunities that may be enhanced to accommodate Transit
Oriented Developments (TOD).
Identify programs to help migrate to transportation modes other than the
single occupant vehicle.
Identify healthy food locations and opportunities for pedestrian and bike
access.
4. The Land Use and Circulation Element Update project's multi -modal
transportation focus and emphasis on infill growth within the urban reserve line
are consistent with community input, recommendations of the LUCE Task Force,
and advisory body recommendations, received throughout the LUCE update
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process including various workshops, surveys, task force meetings, public
hearings, and comments received through public review of the associated
environmental impact report.
5. Amendments to the Land Use Element support development and redevelopment
of sites that will accommodate the community's future growth.
6. Updates to Chapter 8 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan provide policy
direction to address development areas in the City or in the City's urban reserve
areas which have special constraints or considerations. Special focus areas in the
community present opportunities to develop customized land use and circulation
approaches or special design implementation to enhance their appearance and
achieve their respective development potential in a manner that is consistent with
community values.
7. Amendments to Chapter 8 of the Land Use Element provide important policy
direction for future planning efforts, especially subsequent specific plan
development for Avila Ranch, San Luis Ranch, and Madonna at Los Osos Valley
Road sites.
8. Amendments to Chapter 8 of the Land Use Element include implementation of
The South Broad Street Area Plan: a plan to help revitalize and beautify a
particular area of the city. The plan also includes rezoning to encourage mixed -
use development and higher density housing. This plan was developed and
reviewed through a separate planning effort involving 27 public hearings and
approximately 40 public outreach efforts.
9. Policies and programs in the Land Use Element support neighborhood wellness
and enhancement, including compatibility policies for new development in
existing neighborhoods.
10. New chapters have been added to the Land Use Element to incorporate policies
and programs related to Healthy Cities and Sustainability.
11. Additional policies and programs have been added to the Land Use Element to
ensure the Downtown remains the cultural core of the community and a safe and
pleasant place to be at all times.
12. A new chapter has been added to the Circulation Element to reflect multi -modal
circulation policies and programs.
13. Additional policies and programs have been included in the Circulation Element
to focus on traffic reduction, shift in modal priorities, and completion of our local
and regional bicycle network connections.
14. Additional focus on neighborhoods has been incorporated into the Circulation
Element through updates to the policies and programs calling for updates to the
Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines and Parking District programs,
and evaluation of vehicle speeds in residential neighborhoods.
15. The LUCE update will protect public health, safety, and welfare consistent with
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the purposes of Article 3.5 as stated in Section 21670 of the Public Utilities Code.
16. Amendments to the Noise Element, Safety Element, and Conservation and Open
Space Element are required to maintain General Plan Internal Consistency and
incorporate minor policy adjustments as mitigations in the LUCE update project
associated EIR.
SECTION 2. Environmental. The Draft EIR for the Land Use and Circulation Element
Update was released on June 13, 2014 with a 45 -day comment period that closed on July 29,
2014 and the Final EIR was issued on September 3, 2014. For each identified potentially
significant effect under the categories of Agricultural Resources, Cultural Resources, and Public
Services, mitigation measures were included and incorporated into the LUCE Update project to
reduce the identified potentially significant adverse impacts to less than significant levels. The
significant effects identified in the Air Quality, Traffic and Circulation, and Noise sections of the
EIR will not be fully mitigated to a degree of insignificance with the incorporation of all the
identified mitigation measures included in the EIR. On September 10, 2014, the Planning
Commission reviewed and recommended Council adoption of a Statement of Overriding
Considerations that the project benefits warrant project approval despite the identified adverse
environmental impacts. On September 16, 2014, the City Council held a duly noticed public
hearing and duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of interested parties, and the
evaluation and recommendations by the TF -LUCE, Planning Commission, and staff presented at
said hearing, and certified the Final EIR pursuant to the required findings, including a Statement
of Overriding Considerations. Pursuant to Section 15162 of the State CEQA Guidelines, no
subsequent or supplemental EIR shall be required unless: (a) Project changes require major
revisions of the EIR; (b) Changed circumstances have occurred that require major revisions of
the EIR; or (c) New information becomes available that was not known and could not have been
known at the time the EIR was certified. The minor LUCE Update policy amendments that have
occurred since certification of the Final EIR do not trigger any of these requirements for
supplemental review under CEQA and in fact most have the effect of reducing project impacts.
SECTION 3. Action. The City Council does hereby adopt the following updates to the
City of San Luis Obispo General Plan Land Use and Circulation Elements: (1) Land Use and
Circulation Element updates as shown in Volume 2, Appendices A -C, including the South Broad
Street Area Plan, dated June 2013 and incorporated by reference; (2) Compendium of changes to
the documents listed above and endorsed by the City Council, attached hereto, and also including
updates to the Noise, Safety, and Conservation and Open Space Elements to maintain General
Plan Internal Consistency and incorporate minor policy adjustments as mitigations in the LUCE
update project associated EIR, as described and shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and (3)
Land Use Element map amendments as described and shown in Exhibit B, attached hereto. The
City Council declares that should any provision, section, paragraph, sentence, or word of this
Resolution be rendered or declared invalid by any court of competent jurisdiction, or by reason
of any preemptive legislation, the remaining provisions, sections, paragraphs, sentences and
words of this Resolution shall remain in full force and effect. The recitals contained in this
resolution are incorporated by reference.
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Upon motion of Vice Mayor Ashbaugh, seconded by Council Member Christianson, and on the
following roll call vote:
AYES: Council Members Christianson and Rivoire,
Vice Mayor Ashbaugh and Mayor Marx
NOES: Council Member Carpenter
ABSENT: None
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 9th day of December 2014.
May r an Marx
ATTEST:
City Attorney
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and affixed the official seal of the City
of San Luis Obispo, California, this k !0'^ day of --Z r e nc" -,r , ZoI q
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COMPENDIUM OF COUNCIL CHANGES (SHOWN HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW)
Land Use Element
Introduction
Pages 6 -7
The City's planning area coincides with the County's San Luis Obispo planning area (Figure 1), and
encompasses about 72.600 acres. It can be generally described to include most of Montana de Oro
State Park as well as Cuesta College, Camp San Luis Obispo, and the California Men's Colony. It its
bounded by the coastal zone to the west and the Los Padres National Forest to the east. The southern
portion of the planning area includes the Irish Hills See Canyon and Scluire Canyon. It contains the rural
areas surrounding the City of San Luis Obispo the inland portion of the Avila Beach urban area and the
F Sant.;; i (G t Ridge) the PerthvillageofLosRanchos/Edna. as extending - tA he-ge the an a ca ^cia ^6Tca^c3c ^a i iaSc- vrrmc -i vFm
west. Read an the Los 9ses Valley, and Guesta College Fig the GhE)FF8 Valley en the The General Plan also
defines a smaller geographic boundary, referred to as the Land Use and Circulation Element (LUCE)
Sphere of Influence (SOI) Planniniz Subarea which contains the urban land uses for the community
Figure 2).
Figure 1:
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Pages 10 -11 of Draft LUE
Background to the 1994 Land Use Element (Keep and italicize)
Pages 11 of Draft LUE
Background to the 2014 Land Use Element
Since adopting the Land Use and Circulation Elements in 1994, the City has updated and amended its
General Dian elements multiple times. The City updated its Noise Element in 1996 its Safety Element in
20_00 and 2012, . its Parks and Recreation Element in 2001, its Conservation and Open Space Element in
2006, and its Hocrsing Element in 2004 and 2010, and its Water and Wastewater Element in 2010. While
the City made minor amendments to its Land Use and Circulation Elements in 2010 and 2005,
respectively, the 2014 LUCE update is the most comprehensive update of these elements since 1994.
The City initiated the LUCE Update in early 2012 with the support of a Sustainable Corn munities Planning
Grant from the California Strategic Growth Council. The primary objectives of the Update were to
respond to any changed conditions in San Luis Obispo, incorporate sustainable practices and ,policies,
respond to new State planning requirements including climate change, and engage the community in a
reaffirmation of the community's vision and goals for the city's future. The LUCE Update featured a
community engagement program, which included a resident LUCE Task Force from diverse geographic
areas of the City; a city -wide community survey; a series of six community workshops; open houses; on-
line forums: and numerous other outreach efforts.
Page 21 of Draft LUE — midway on page
Land Use Designations within LUCE Planning Sub -area
Within the LUCE Planning Sub are The General Plan Land Use Diagrarn includes residential,
commercial, industrial, and other land use designations that depict the types of land uses that will be
allowed within the LUCE Planning Sub -area. Table 1 identofie sdescribes all of the designations alone
with their corresponding development intensity standards, as follows:
Page 28 of Draft LUE — top of page
Land Use Designations Outside the LUCE Planning Sub - -area
Most of the land within the City's Greenbeit, (see Figure S in the Conservation and Open space Element),
bUt outside the City limits (unincorporated lands), is designated by the County for Agriculture or Open
Space. The City supports these land use designations and discourages any further subdivision of existing
parcels unless such subdivision is expressly part of strategy to permanently preserve agriculture and/or
open space. However, if any new lots are permitted apart from such a strategy, they should be a
minimum of 20 acres in size or ereater,
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Page 30 of draft LUE— middle of page Restore original policy title
1.2 Build -out Capacity " "
There should not be major expansion of the urban reserve line because the urban reserve
provides adequate capacity for new housing and employment up to the City's desired
maximum. This element seeks to establish an ultimate population capacity.
Chapter 1 Growth Management
Page 31 of the Draft LUE (EIR mitigation)
1.7.1 Open Space Protection
Within the City's planning area and outside the urban reserve line, undeveloped land should be
kept open. Prime agricultural land, productive agricultural land, and potentially productive
agricultural land sheuld small be protected for farming. Scenic lands, sensitive wildlife habitat,
and undeveloped prime agricultural land sheuld shall be permanently protected as open space.
Added Policy - Page 36 of Draft LUE (under 1.12.1)
NEW: Recycled Water
Provision of recycled water outside of City limits may only be considered in compliance with Water and
Wastewater Element Policy A 7.3.4 and the following findings:
a) Non-potable/recycled water is necessary to support continued agricultural operations.
b) Provision of non - potable /recycled water will not be used to increase development potential of
property being served.
c) Non - potable /recycled water will not be further treated to make it notable.
d) Prior to provision of non - potable /recycled water, the property to be served will record a
conservation, open space, Williamson Act, or other easement instrument to maintain the area
being served in agriculture and open space while recycled water is being provided.
1.15.4 Project Review
The City will continue to participate with the County in help establish a PFGeedWFe F^" all iSdiG * *^ ^° im
the CoUW f0ffnally- reviewing and providing input on County leealprojects and general -plan
amendments that have the potential to eau /' h- ^ -- untywide impact the eCity or be inconsistent with
City policies. Significant issues will be referred to the Planning Commission and/or City Council.
Page 38 of Draft LUE
1.12.7 Open Space
The City shall require that €each annexation shall help secure permanent protection for areas
designated Open Space, and for the habitat types and wildlife corridors within the annexation
area that are identified in the Conservation and Open Space Element.
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urban reserve line and on hillsides, shall dedicate land or easements for about four times the
area to be developed (developed area includes building lots, roads, parking and other paved
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COMPENDIUM OF COUNCIL CHANGES (SHOWN HIGHLIGHTED IN YELLOW)
areas, and setbacks required by zoning). (See also the Hillside Planning policies, Section 6.2). The
following standards shall apply to the indicated areas:
A. Irish Hills AFea pfapegios shall dedi,.a +A ,ai4 ---of- f44e+4s- ve-ir.e-ati -rya- i r-t-kie --4i€
at least equal to the a a to he developed. (See also 3JillsWe []I -...., i.,n r,,T+ +io:7
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DA. Airport Area Specific Plan properties shall secure protection for any on -site resources as
identified in the Conservation and Open Space Element. These properties, to help maintain the
greenbelt, shall also secure open space protection for any contiguous, commonly owned land
outside the urban reserve. If it is not feasible to directly obtain protection for such land, fees in
lieu of dedication shall be paid when the property is developed, to help secure the greenbelt in
the area south of the City's southerly urban reserve line.
E. Dal+d+e -AFea -San Luis Ranch propertLr+es(outside the city limit and generally bounded by
Highway 101; and Madonna Road, and Les Oses Valley Read) shall dedicate land or easements
for4he approximately one -half of ea-eh the ownership that is to be preserved as open space.
i . Foothill Annexation: The northern portion of the Foothill property, and the creek area
shall be annexed as open space. Development on this site should be clustered or located near
Foothill Boulevard, with the northern portion of the site and creek area preserved as open
space.
G.A. QtheF 9r RFopeft4es; reserve line n -Gi i- 4,i , s.l;
dedicate land or easements for about four times thcarea to he developed l oI
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See also the Hillside PI-anning policies, Section 6.2).
Page 38 of Draft LUE
1.13 Costs of Growth
The City shall require the costs of public facilities and services needed for new development shall be
borne by the new development, unless the community chooses to help pay the costs for a certain
development to obtain community -wide benefits. The City shall consider a range of options for financing
measures so that new development Days its fair share of costs of new services and facilities which are
required to serve the proiect and which are reasonably related to the new growth attributable to the
development. The City will ,dope a development p,Fogi:@Fn and etheF a g
eAt n i+r rh L, +c ..f c .,. ieec d 4 o ieeded tow•- dl'r.. pays _.. :• e-- a- t, -- p- r-g:.- eliti- ;4- -
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Page 41 of Draft LUE
2.1.6 Neighborhood Awte*iitiies Characteristics
The CitVshall promote iivabilit , quiet enngoyment and safety for all residents. Characteristics of €tuality
neighborhoods vary from neighborhood to neighborhood, but often include one or more of the
following characteristics:
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Chapter 2 Conservation_ and Development of Residential Neieh'borhoods
Page 43 of Draft LUE
2.2.9 Compatible Development
The City shall require that new #housing built within an existing neighborhood should be in he sited and
designed to be compatible with the scale and i+ —character w„- that of the neighborhood. A4
19weF deRsity development Compatibility for all development shall be evaluated using the following
criteria:
i1Y,.-w BUilrfings shotik ] respect e isti oi,l4Rn ,r. azi.i heentFibute to n ghbOFI.Oad historical e
arEhiteEtural EharacteF, in te s orsi , . ^ ^, A vaFiety.
A. Front Setback Patterns
New development shall match the typical range of setbacks used in areas adjacent to the
rpoiect.
B. Landscaping
New development shall repeat or enhance the landscaping provided in parkway areas (if any
exist) along street frontages.
C. Rhythm of Development
New development shall reflect the rhythm of existing development in the area including
features such as setbacks and facade widths along the front setback. Larger structures, such
as multi- family (as allowed by the General Plan land use designation for the situ should
replicate the spacing of structural components along the street frontage.
D. Street Orientation
New developrnentshall match the general orientation of existing residential structures in
the adjacent area and shall provide an inviting facade facing public streets.
E. Architecture
Architectural compatibility will be assessed based on a combination of factors, Including
height, scale mass, form and architectural style. Desired outcome is a smooth transition
between existing and proposed development, supporting a quality neighborhood.
F. Privacy and Solar Access
New buildings will respect the Privacy and solar access of neighboring buildings and outdoor
areas, ,particularly where multistory buildings or additions may overlook backyards of
adjacent dwellings. (See also the City's Conservation and Open Space Element.)
G. Preservation of Natural, Historic and Cultural Features
New development shall:
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a. Respect historic context
b. Maintain mature trees on -site to the maximum extent feasible
c. Protect stream corridors and natural drainages
H. Housing Diversity
A mix of housing types, and a range of density within a neighborhood an area is generally,
desirable (see also Policy 2.1.6).
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I. Parkins
New development:
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la. Outside o the Downtown In -lieu Parking Fee Area. new development will be re aired to
provide adequate off- street parking to match the intended use.
b._ For multi-family, parking shall be sited and designed to minimize the visual impact from
the public street.
Page 46 of Draft LUE
2.3.1 Density Categories
The following residential density categories are established in (Table 41} within LUCE Planning Sub -area,
and Table 2 for areas outside the LUCE Planning Sub -area but within the City's Planning Area. For
planning studies conducted, Table 5 provides a typical population density for each residential land use
designation. Residential density is expressed as the number of dwellings per acre of net site area within
the designation. In determining net area, the following types of areas are excluded: sensitive features
such as creeks, habitats of rare or endangered plants and animals, and significant trees; land dedicated
in fee to the public for streets or neighborhood parks.
For the categories other than RUFai- Agriculture/Open Space, Residential Rural, Residential
Suburban, and Low- Density Residential, densities are expressed in terms of a standard two -
bedroom dwelling. This approach is intended to achieve population densities approximately like
those indicated. More or fewer dwellings having different bedroom counts may be built
depending on the number of people expected to live in a project, as indicated by the number of
bedrooms. The population - density standiards assumptions also apply to group residential
facilities. (For allowed residential development in Office, eemmeTs+al, apd aet -WeRg
dint s non - residential designation , see the sections eenee ming the-Se distriets Table 1.)
Page 48 of Draft LUE
2.5.1 Cal Poly
The City+ shall encourage Cal Poly to build_s#- IG.-4d
pra*ii -e- housing eppeo nities on campus for bWi faeult„ and at Ina + 59% 9 all of its students
to the extent feasible. Existing -nea +s sing- should be ta;nea. On- campus housing
should inUease be expanded at least as fast as enrollment increasesse the pFepeFtien
s#Aeers -lKoft en eampus scan refflain the same _as in 1992. Consideration shall be given for
housing for faculty and staff as student enrollment increases.
Page 51 of Draft LUE
2.12 Neighborhood Wellness Action Plans (restore words in title previously deleted)
Chapter 3 Commercial and Industrial Development
Page 63 of Draft LUE
3.5.7.8 Tourism
The City wi44shall:
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A. Encourage f,.,f #* development of additional conference and meeting space4e
a i-FMffle d he d-e.. I ` r a rffl cd— r't: r -- n f e r -
B. Work with the PeFf,..-. ing AFtS GenteF City's art community in promoting arts
oriented tourism;
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C. Develop concepts such as rail tours, sea ^"rises, historical tours, and bicycle tours;
D. Encourage development of appropriate recreational facilities for bicycles, golf,
tennis, equestrian activities, soccer, swimming, fishing, and eco- tourism.
3.5.7.12 Business Retention and Expansion
The City shall implement the &Ez,,.,E "eVel0FFne1g' St Fate gi 61,^ anal .,+ .h ^r appropriate
strategies for business retention and expansion with a focus on those providing head -of-
household jobs.
Chapter 4 Downtown
Page 34 of Draft LUE
4.0 Downtown Residential
Downtown is not only a commercial' district, but also a neighborhood_ Its residential uses contribute
to the character of the area, allow a 24 -hour presence which enhances security and help the balance
between jobs and housing in the community.
Page 67 of Draft LUE
New Policy
The City shall increase Downtown green space and public narks, including oocketparksandparklets. 7c,
the nuI7iber of peg2le living Downtown increases.
Chapter 5 Public and Cultural Facilities
Page 77 of LUE
5.2.6 Performing Arts Center
The City, Cal Poly, and the PeFf,,.... ing Fts Foundation for the Performing Arts will jointly
develop ^ manage the performing arts theater center on the Cal Poly campus.
Chapter 6 Resource Protection
Page 88 of LUE
6.4.5 PeFews Paving Runoff Reduction and Groundwater Recharge*
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The City eRGO ges - shall t2Et2f±g2 require the use of methods to facilitate
rainwater percolation for . PaFkingParking lets and paved --roof areas and outdoor hardscaped areas
SWFage areas s",", where practical, use -ene er More -e# the fellewin es to reduce
surface water runoff and aid in groundwater recharge" peraus
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Page 91 of LUE
6.4.6 Development Requirements
The City shall effee -w_% require project designs that minimize drainage concentrations and
impervious coverage. af+d,,$id- 4Floodplain areas should be avoided and, where feasible, any
channelization shall be designed to provide the appearance of a natural water course.
Chapter 7 Airport
Page 92 of Draft LUE - Revised introduction
Policies in this section apply to the area within the City limits covered by the San Luis Obispo County
Regional Airport Land Use Plan Area, as shown on Figure 9, and -°lafese t the x6Foer+ 1AflweRr=, Fee
subject to airport safety, noise, height, and overflight standards.
Page 92 of Draft LUE
7.3.3 Airport Land Use Plan
Land use density-and intensity shall carefully balance noise impacts and the progression in the degree of
reduced safety risk further away from the runways, consistent wk using guidance from the San Luis
Obispo County Regional Airport Land Use Plan, State Aeronautics Act,. and California Airport Land Use
Planning Handbook guidelines. The City shall use the Airport Master Plan forecasts of aviation activity as
a reasonably foreseeable projection of ultimate aviation activity sufficient for long -team land use
planning purposes. Development should be permitted enly if it is eensistent with the San lzis, Op:spe
Gounty ^irr,^rt Land Use Dla^ Prospective buyers of property ;;e; is subject to airport influence
should be so informed.
Page 92 of Draft LUE
7.? Airport Safety Zones
Density and allowed uses within the Airport Safety Zones shall be consistent with the San Luis Obispo
County Regional Airport Land Use Plan unless the City overrides a determination of inconsistency in
accordance with Section 21676 and 21676.5 et. se g. of the Public Utilities Code. If the City overrides a
determination all land uses shall be consistent with the State Aeronautics Act and guidance,gLqyided in
the California Airport Land Use Planning Handbook guidelines, City policies and noise standards as a W
substantiated by the San Luis Obispo, County Airport Master Plan activity forecasts as used for noise
planning purposes.
Added Policy
7.? Airspace Protection
The City shall use the Airport Master Plan Update and FAA airport design standards and Part 77 surfaces
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to keep the airspace surrounding the airport free of objects where required by the FAA or shall limit the
height of objects as required by the FAA.•
The City shall also ensure obstruction clearance is provided for all en route and terminal (airport)
instrument procedures as ger the United States Standard for Terminal Instrument Procedures TERPS to
avert modifications to any l2lanned or published instrument aggroach or instrument departure
procedures at SBP.
Page 95 of Draft LUE
7.3.6 Internal Open Space
The City shall ensure T#e -areas designated for urban uses in the Airport: Area SG)ecihc I)i1 , but not
necessarily each parcel, should include open areas as site amenities and to protect resources, consistent
with the Conservation and Open Space Element. In addition, the City shall ensure wildlife corridors
across the Airport Area shall be identified and preserved.
Page 96 of Draft LUE
7.? County Airport Land Use Plan
The City shall continue to work with the County Airport Land Use Commission to strive to achieve
consistency between the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Land Use Plan and the City's General
Plan. If consistency cannot be achieved, the City shall preserve and maintain as a plausible alternative its
constitutional land use authority to overrule the Airport Land Use Commission with regard to adopting
General Plan policies that are consistent with the purposes of the California Airport Land Use Planning
Handbook, State Aeronautics Act and State Law. Applicable sections of the Zoning Regulations and
Specific Plans shall be amended accordingly.
Page 96 of Draft LUE
7.3.12 Airport Overlay Zone
The City shall create an Airport Overlay Zone-eatege+y to reflect the boundaries of the San Luis Obispo
County Regional Airport Land Use Plan within the City limits. The purpose of the Airport Overlay Zone is
to codify airport compatibility criteria idefftgied in areas for which the Citymay override the Airport
Land Use Commission determination the — e°a>> °crar —prwii ivr eh va`c afea'3 rvcarea— wichiin sric r eii Dort
influence Afea ^ nsist ^^A to ensure compliance with the requirements of the California State
Aeronautics Act (Cal.Pub. Utilities Code, Section 21670, et. seq.) which establishes statewide
requirements for airport land use compatibility planning, guidance from the California Airport Land Use
Planning Handbook, which is published by the California Department of Transportation Division of
Aeronautics to support and amplify the State Aeronautics Act requirements, and other related federal
and state requirements relating to airport land use compatibility planning. Implementation of the
compatibility policies will be accomplished through the __ Zoning Code.
Page 96 of Draft LUE
7.3,13 Airport Land Use and Zoning Code
The City shall update its Zoning Regulations to address allowable uses and development standards for
areas in which the City may override a determination of inconsistency. Zoning regulations shall be
consistent with the requirements of the State Aeronautics Act
use guidance from the Caltrans Airport Land Use Planning Handbook, and comply with related state and
federal re uirements relating to airport land use compatibility. These development standards will
include, but not limited to, intensity and density limitations, identification of prohibited uses, infiil
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development, height limitations obstructions and other hazards to fli ht noise insulation
requirements, buyer awareness measures, nonconforming uses and reconstruction and the process for
airport comp_atihility criteria reviews by the City consistent these development standards.
New Program:
Review of Local General Plan and implementing Development Standards
Unless previously referred and acted upon by the City, review of General and Specific Plans and
Amendments, Zoning ordinance or amendments, or Building code changes within the San Luis Obispo
County Regional Airport Land Use Plan boundary (Figure 9) shall include referral to the Airport Land Use
Commission as specified in Section 21676(b) of the Public Utilities Code for a determination of
consistency with the San Luis Obispo County Airport Land Use Plan.
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The Special Focus Areas are those that present opportunities to develop
customized land use approaches or special design implementation to enhance their appearance and
achieve_ their respective development potential: Foothill Blvd /Santa Rosa- Bishop Knoll, Alrita area,
Upper Monterey, Mid -Hi uera Caltrans site General Hospital site Broad Street Area Madonna Inn
area Sunset Drive -in Prado Pacific Beach Calle Joaquin auto sales area LQVR Creek area CalFire Cal
Poly property, and Broad Street at Tank Farm area.
Pages 105, 106, and 107
Planning Commission recommended a footnote for the performance standards of all three Specific
Plans:
There can be a reduction in the minimum requirement based_ on specific physical and/or
environmental constraints.
Page 104 -105 of Draft LUE
8.3.2.4 SP -2 San Luis Ranch (Dalidio) Specific Plan Area
Purpose: This proiect site should be developed as a mixed use proiect that maintains the
agricultural heritage of the site provides a commercial office transition to the
existing commercial center to the north and provides a diverse housing
experience. Protection of the adjacent creek and a well -planned 'integration
into the existing circulations stem will be required.
The specific plan for this area should consider and address the following land
use and design issues.
a Provide land and appropriate financial support for development of a Prado Road connection.
Appropriate land to support road infrastructure identified in the Final Proiect EIR (overpass or
interchange) at this location shall be dedicated as part of any proposal and any area in excess of
the_pr_o_iect's_fair share of this facility shall not be included as part of the proiect site area used to
calculate the required 50% open space.
a.
a. Circulation connections to integrate property with surrounding circulation network for all modes
of travel.
b.
b-.—Connection to Froom Ranch and Calle Joaquin, if proposed, shall not bifurcate on- site or
neighboring agricultural lands. Any connection to Calle loagui,n shall be principal) aysecondary)
emergency access by design.
c. Development shall include a transit hub. Developer shall work with transit officials to provide
express connections to Downtown area.
d. Maintain agricultural views along Highway 101 by maintaining active agricultural uses on the
site, and maintain viewshed of Bishop Peak and Cerro San Luis.
e. Maintain significant agricultural and open space resources on site (See Policy 1.12.7E). Land
dedicated to Agriculture shall be of size, location and configuration appropriate to maintain a
viable, working agricultural operation.
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Page 105 of Draft LUE
8.3.2.4 SP -2 San Luis Ranch (Dalidio) Specific Plan Area
Performance Standards: This specific plan shall meet the following performance
standards.
There can be a reduction in the minimum re uirement based on specific physical and/or
environmental constraints.
The City Council may consider allowing a portion of required open space to be met through off -site
dedication provided:
a) A substantial multiplier for the amount of open space is provided for the off -site property
exchanged to meet the on -site requirement; and
b) Off -site land is of similar agricultural and visual value to the community; and
c) Off -site land is protected through an easement, dedication or fee title in perpetuity for
agriculture /open space.
Page 107 of Draft LUE
8.3.2.6 SP -4 Avila Ranch Specific Plan Area
Performance Standards: This specific plan shall meet the following performance
standards.
Type
Designations
of Site Minimum Maximum
Type Allowed of Site Minimum* Maximum
Residential LDR 350 units 500 units
MDR
MHDR
HDR
Commercial NC 50,000 SF 200,000 SF
CC
Office /High O 50,000 SF 150,000 SF
tech)
L
200 roomsHotel /Visitor-
serving
Parks PARK 5.8 ac
Open Space / OS Minimum No maximum
Agriculture AG 50%1
Public n/a
Infrastructure n/a
There can be a reduction in the minimum re uirement based on specific physical and/or
environmental constraints.
The City Council may consider allowing a portion of required open space to be met through off -site
dedication provided:
a) A substantial multiplier for the amount of open space is provided for the off -site property
exchanged to meet the on -site requirement; and
b) Off -site land is of similar agricultural and visual value to the community; and
c) Off -site land is protected through an easement, dedication or fee title in perpetuity for
agriculture /open space.
Page 107 of Draft LUE
8.3.2.6 SP -4 Avila Ranch Specific Plan Area
Performance Standards: This specific plan shall meet the following performance
standards.
Type
Designations
of Site Minimum MaximumAllowed
Residential LDR 500 700
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MDR
MHDR
HDR
Commercial NC 15,000 SF 25,000 SF
Open Space / OS
AG
50 %'
Agriculture
Public n/a
Infrastructure n/a
Exhibit A
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Up to 1/3 of the open space may be provided off -site or through in -lieu fees consistent with the Airport
Area Specific Pian. cape Spas rrb €eEl -e- to -9°lo etkoe s±te {rtpc rtio+lE k tine
a+eae4-- e€af rda te oeus . rori+elect ors- site- ie' --a- Katie- oesr- wath- tfie -e Fral l uai c -- ieec#s
Ai# ooa- ti t c- ir cl_ ueia ar bousi e- eet lirep ier ts,-
Page 108 of Draft LUE
8.3.3.1 Foothill Boulevard / Santa Rosa Area
This area, which includes land on both sides of Foothill Boulevard between Chorro and Santa
Rosa, is currently developed as commercial centers that include highway and neighborhood
serving commercial uses, At the affected property owners' request, the boundary of this area
on the north side of Foothill may be extended to include one or more of the existing commercial
properties west of Chorro Street. The City shall work with oroperty owners Z developers to
redevelop the area as - -mixed use (either horizontal or vertical mixed use) to include a mix of
uses as described under the Neighborhood Commercial. Communitv Commercial and Medium
High to High Density Residential designations.
The non - residential component of the project should include elements that serve the nearby
neighborhoods. Examples include:
cialty stores and services
food service
entertainment, and
recreational facilities (except that movie theaters, nightclubs bars/taverns and
restaurants serving alcohol after 11 pm shall be prohibited)-
As part of this protect, the Citv will evaluate adiustments to parkins requirements to account for
predominant pedestrian and bike access. Building hei ht adiustments in this area can also be
considered with mixed use development. Redevelopment plans shall include consideration of
improving the existing complex intersections of Foothill /Chorro /Broad, the desirability of
moMy,ing Boysen at and through the property on the northeast corner of the area, and
enhancement of pedestrian, bicycle and transit connections across Foothill and Santa
Rosa /Highway 1 and to the campus. Among other-possible incentives, building., heigI -L
adjustments on the North side of Foothill may be considered with mixed use development.
The Fire Station will be maintained or relocated within the area.
Page 109 of Draft LUE
8.3.3.2 Upper Monterey
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f. The City will work with local hotels and Cal Poly to develop enhanced meeting rooms and
conference facilities. These types of facilities would not be located on the east side of
Monterey north of California Street, nor is a stand -alone conference center is- appropriate
for this area.
Page 110 of Draft LUE
8.3.3.8 Sunset Drive -in Theater / Prado Road Area
This 2338 -acre area should be further developed only if flooding can be mitigated without
significant harm to San Luis Obispo Creek. Until flood hazards are mitigated, continued
agricultural use and low- intensity recreational use are appropriate. Any use drawing substantial
regional traffic also depends on providing a full anteFehnAg*_- needed infrastructure at Prado
Road, aPA extending Prado Road to connect with Madonna Road, and realignment of Elks Lane.
Page 111 of Draft LUE
8.3.3.12 Broad Street at Tank Farm Road Site
Located at the northwest corner of Broad Street and Tank Farm Road, this approximate 10 acre
site will be used as a mixed use site, providing for a mix of uses as described under the
Community Commercial and Office designations al9d Fes' ential 10mit.-d to ,,.,13°.. r'A,.f . The site
will provide a strong commercial presence at the intersection. Areas along the creek on the
western edge of the site will be appropriately buffered to provide creek protections. Attention
to connectivity, safety and comfort of bicycle and pedestrian circulation will be especially
important in the development of this corner.
8.3.3.13 CalFire /Cal Poly -owned property on Highway 1.
The Cal Poly Master Plan currently designates this area for Faculty and Staff housing. The City
shall collaborate with Cal Poly in updating the Master Plan for development of campus property.
Master Plan direction for this property shall address sensitive_ visual and habitat resources
circulation issues, impacts to City services, transition and potential impacts to surrounding
neighborhoods.
Chapter 9 Sustainabilit
Global change to add sustainability icon to all policies and programs in this chapter. '
Page 114 -115 of Draft LUE
9.3.7 Sustainable Design '
The City shall promote and, where appropriate, require sustainable building practices that
consume less energy, water and other resources, facilitate natural ventilation, use daylight
effectively, and are healthy, safe, comfortable, and durable. Projects shall include, unless
deemed infeasible by the City, the following sustainable design features.
A. Energy- Efficient Structure
Utilize building standards and materials that achieve or surpass best practices for energy
efficiency.
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B. Energy- Efficient Appliances
Utilize appliances, including air conditioning and heating, systems that achieve high
energy efficiency. Incorporation of alternative eneMy systems (e.g. passive and or
active solar heat pumps) is encouraged.
C. Natural Ventilation
Optimize potential for cooling through natural ventilation.
9-0. Plumbing
Utilize plumbing fixtures that conserve or reuse water such as low flow faucets or grey
waters stems and implement a builder incentive program that will encourage new
homes to be built with onsite water /heat recycling systems to help achieve the goal of
net zero water and energy use.
E. Efficient Landscaping
Include landscaping that reduces water use through use of drought- tolerant / native
plant species, high - efficiency irrigation (drip irrigation], and reduction or elimination of
the use of turf. Collection and use of site runoff and rainwater harvesting in landscape
irrigation is encouraged.
F. Solar Orientation
Optimize solar orientation of structures to the extent possible.
QG. Privacy and Solar Access
New buildings outside of the downtown will respect the privacy and solar access of
neighboring buildings and outdoor areas, particularly where multistory buildings or
additions may overlook backyards of adjacent dwellings.
0, H. Solar Ready
The City shall encourage new development to be built "solar ready" so that owners may
easily install solar infrastructure, as appropriate.
I. Solar Canopies
The City shall encourage the inclusion of solar canopies that include solar panels (such
as structures oyer_parking_lots) on_new construction, as appropriate.
Page 115 of Draft LUE
New Policv: Renew the Urban Forest
The City shall Odevelop a long terra tree planting program to beautify the city, mitigate
increased residential density, address die -off, and combat air_pollution and global warming.
New Program: Urban Forest
The City shall 44update master tree plan and develop recommendations to renew and
maintain the urban forest and plant more trees.
Program Building Code Update
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The City shall regularly review and update its building codes and ordinances to identif
revisions that promote energy efficient building design and construction practices, for
example by including requirements for electric vehicle charging stations for new residential
developments.
Program Incentive Program°
The CitV shall consider the feasibility of providing incentives for new and renovated ro'ects
that incorporate sustainable design features such as constructing new buildings that are
solar ready, or off- setting significant operational energy use through use of solar water
heating, photovoltaic systems, geothermal or wind energy systems.
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Circulation Element
Chapter 1 Introduction
Page 8 of Draft CE
1.5.1 Transportation Goals
1. Maintain accessibility and protect the environment throughout San Luis Obispo while reducing
dependence on single- occupant use of motor vehicles, with the goal of achieving State and Federal
health standards for air quality.
2. Reduce people's use of their cars by supporting and promoting alternatives such as walking,
riding buses and bicycles, and using car pools.
3. Provide a system of streets that are well- maintained and safe for all forms of transportation.
4. Widen and extend streets only when there is a demonstrated need and when the projects will
cause no significant, long -term environmental problems.
5. Make the downtown more functional and enjoyable for pedestrians.
6. Promote the safe operation of all modes of transportation.
7. Coordinate the planning of transportation with other affected agencies such as San Luis Obispo
County, Cal Trans, and Cal Poly.
8. Reduce the need for travel by private vehicle through land use strategies, telecommuting,
creative transportation demand management, and compact work weeks.
9. Support the development and maintenance of a circulation system that balances the needs of all
circulation modes.
1.7 Promote Alternative Forms of Transportation
San Luis Obispo should:
1. Complete a network of bicycle lanes and paths, sidewalks and pedestrian paths within existing
developed parts of the city by aAAA2035, and extend the system to serve new growth areas.
2. Complete improvements to the city's transit system serving existing developed areas by
Z99O2035, and provide service to new growth areas.
3. Support the efforts of the County Air Pollution Control District to implement traffic reduction
programs.
4. Support and develop education programs directed at promoting types of transportation other
than the single- occupant vehicle.
Page 9 of Draft CE
1.9 Support Environmentally Sound Technological Advancement
San Luis Obispo should:
1. Promote the use of quiet, fuel- efficient vehicles that produce minimum amounts of air pollution.
A. The City will continue to support the use and development of compressed natural gas and
biodiesel fueling stations, EV recharging stations and other alternative fuel stations in the
San Luis Obispo area.
Chapter 2 Traffic Reduction
Page 12 of Draft CE
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IA incentives +,,r Lducational Institutions
The City shall continue to work with Cal Poly, Cuesta College, and other educational institutions to
provide incentives to all students, faculty, and Sttili L« uSC alb ±•,,iative luiin ul
Chapter 3 Transit Service
Page 13 of Draft CE
3.0.1 Transit Development '
The City s#e-uWshall encourage transit accessibility, development, expansion, coordination and
aggfessive marketing throughout San Luis Obispo County to serve a broad range of local and regional
transportation needs inclua, ig cornmuter ,_ _.
3.0.3 Paratransit Service
PaBI I,( [pity Shell c)rit.imcw to support paratrarzsit service for the eldeFly and handicapped should
seniors and persons with disabilities by public, aed private, and
volunteer providers.
3.0.4 Campus Service
The City shouldshall continue to work with Cal Poly to maintain and expand the "ee#ree fare subsidy
program" for campus see and Cal Pole should *^ ° *de finanG4ksuppeftaffiliates. The
City shouldshall work with Cuesta College and other agenciesschools to establish similar programs.
Page 14 of Draft CE
3.1.4 Transit Service Evaluation
The City will ceeperateshall coordinate with efforts of San Luis Obispo Council of Gover^ .m°^*°
tStO4:;GGRegional Transit Authority (SLORTA) to evaluate the gest e4 *,.mess of ntFal;,;°°
tfa+asAbenefits and drawbacks of consolidated service.
New Program
The City shall update its Short Range Transit Plan to evaluate adding mass transit stops at the high
school and the middle school.
3.1.7 New Development
When evaluating_ transportation impacts. the City shall use a Multimodal Level of Service analysis.
Chapter 4 Bicycle Transportation
Page 16 of Draft CE
4.1.1 Incentives
The City shall work with Cal Poly --a*d, Cuesta College shall be enCOUFagedand other educational
institutions to provide incentives to all students, faculty and staff to use alternative
bicycling as a forms of transportation.
New Program
The City shall evaluate a bike share l2rogram in coordination with Cal Poly and other educational
institutions.
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4.1.9 Bicycle Licensing
The City should consider expanding and maintaining its bicycle licensinL prograrn to address bicycle loss
theft, and satety_problems.
Chapter 5 Walking
Page 18 of Draft CE
5.0.3 New Development
New development shall provide sidewalks and pedestrian paths consistent with City policies, plans,
programs and standards. When evaluating transportation impact, the City shall use a Multimodal Level
of Service analysis.
Chapter 6 Multi -Modal Circulation
Page 21 of Draft CE
6.0.5 Mitigation
c. Transit: For transit - related impacts, developments shall be responsible for their fair share of
any infrast_r_uctural improvements required. This may involve provision of street furniture at
transit stops, transit shelters, and/or transit shelter amenities, pullouts for transit vehicles,
transit signal_ prioritization, provision of additional transit vehicles, or exclusive transit lanes.
Chapter 7 Traffic Management
Page 23 of Draft CE
7.0.2 Street Network
The City shall manage to the extent feasible the street network so that the standards presented in Table
2 are not exceeded. This will require new development to mitigate the traffic impacts it causes or the
City to limit development that affects streets where congestion levels may be exceeded. The standards
may be met by strengthening alternative modes over the single occupant motor vehicle. Where feasible,
roundabouts shall be the City's preferred intersection control alternative due to the vehicle s eed
reduction safety, and ol2erational benefits of roundabouts.
Page 24 of Draft CE
7.1.7 Traffic Access Management
The City shall adopt an access management policy to control location, spacing design and operation of
driveways, median openings, crosswalks interchanges and street connections to a articular roadway
including navigation routes to direct traffic in a manner that preserves the safety and efficiency of the
transportation system. Navigation routing and other smart access technologies should be considered as
part of the update to the Access and Parkins Management Arlan.
7.1.9 Transportation Funding
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The City shall develop and adopt guidelines that irnplement Policy_ 131101 to concurrent with the
2015 -17 Financial Plan. In meeting the "approximatelyproportional" goal of the policy, the guidelines
may take into consideration such factors as the need for multi-year planning and budgeting,the
recognition that projects may benefit multiple modes, that non -city funding sources may be used to
meet or exceed the objectives for particular modest that some extraordinary capital projects (e.g. major
interchange improvements) may be identified as special cases, that emergencies or threat to public
health or safety_ma.y_rffquiree special treatment, and that certain enterprise and special funds may be
restricted to use for specific modes.
Chapter 8 Neighborhood Traffic Management
Page 30 of Draft CE
8.0.5 Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines
The City shall update its Neighborhood Traffic Management Guidelines to address voting, funding, and
implementation procedures and develop an outreach program on the availability of the program.
Page 31 of Draft CE
8.1.3 Quality of Life
When requested by n ghboFhoo The City shall analyze residential streets riall be analyze. for their
livability with regards to hnulti- mod {' traffic noise, volumes,and speed, and safety as well as the amount
of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and potential excess right -of -way pavement. Traffic calming or other
intervening measures. may be necessary to maintain the resident's quality of life. The City should give
priority to existing streets that exceed thresholds.
94-4 Goty Vehicle OpeFati-ean
Residential Gelle6tff eF Residential Lacal 5treets as sheirteut reautes; feeir AAn PmeFgeney City business.
Chapter 9 Street Network Changes
Project Description Agencies Potential
Funding
Extensions
Prado Road Extend and widen Prado Rd. as an Arterial City /Caltrans /Co Developer Const.
Extension West street with 2 lanes in each direction, a center unty Dev. Impact Fees
I turn lane /landscaped median, Class II bike Grant Funding
lanes, sidewalks and Class I bike lanes (where
feasible) from US 101 to Madonna.
Prado Road Widen and extend Prado Rd. as an City /Caltrans Developer Const.
Extension East Highway /Regional Route Arterial with 2 lanes Dev. Impact Fees
2 in each direction, a center turn Grant Funding
lane /landscaped median, Class II bike lanes,
sidewalks and Class I bike lanes where
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feasible) from US 101 to Broad Street. ROW
Limitations east of Higuera outside of the
MASP area may limit the City's ability to
install Class I facilities. See MASP)
Buckley Road Extend Buckley Road as an Arterial street City /County Developer Const.
3 Extension from Vachell Lane to Higuera Street. (See
AASP)
Bullock Lane Widen and extend a residential collector to City Developer Const.
4 Extension connect Orcutt Road with Tank Farm Road. Dev. Impact Fees
See GASP)
Santa Fe Road Realign and Extend Santa Fe Road as a City /County Developer Const.
Extension Commercial Collector from Hoover Avenue Dev. Impact Fees
5 to Prado Road including construction of a new Grant Funding
bridge at Acacia Creek and round -a -bout at
Tank Farm Road. (See AASP
Bishop Street Extend Bishop Street west over R.R. tracks. City Dev. Impact Fees
Extension The City shall conduct a detailed subarea Grant Funding
traffic analysis to determine if secondary General Fund
6 measures can be made to allow for elimination
of the Bishop Street Extension and protection
of neighborhood traffic levels. And
recommend improvements-, if any.
Mission Plaza Expand Mission Plaza to East to Monterey City Grant Funding
Expansion and Nipomo and Broad Street from Higuera to General Fund
7 Palm St. Some areas of the expansion will
have vehicle permitted pedestrian zones to
maintain access to adjacent properties.
Victoria Ave. Extend Victoria Ave. from Woodbridge to City Developer Const.
8
Extension High Street. Dev. Impact Fees
Grant Funding
General Fund
Widenin s
Mid Higuera Acquire property and widen to allow four City Dev. Impact Fees
9
Marsh to High travel lanes, center turn lane, bike lanes, etc. Grant Funding
Street) implement Downtown Plan concepts (See General Fund
Mid-Higuera Plan)
Orcutt Road Widen Orcutt Road as an Arterial Street with City Dev. Impact Fees
2 lanes in each direction, a center turn Grant Funding
10 lane /landscaped median, Class II bike lanes General Fund
and sidewalks from UPRR to Johnson (See
OASP)
Tank Farm Road Widen Tank Farm Road as a Parkway Arterial City /County Developer Const.
with 2 lanes in each direction, a center turn Dev. Impact Fees
11 lane /landscaped median, Class II bike lanes,
sidewalks and Class I bike lanes (where
feasible ) from Higuera to Broad. See AASP
South Higuera Widen Higuera to 4 lanes, with a center turn City /CalTrans Grant Funding
12 lane, Class II bikeways from Madonna to General Fund
southern City Limits
New Connections
Hwy 1 (Santa Construct a non - vehicle grade separated City /CalTrans/ Regional Funds
13 Rosa) crossing at Boysen and Hwy 1 (Santa Rosa). CalPoly Grant Funding
General Fund
14 Tank Farm to Construct a new North / South collector City/County Developer Const.
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Buckley Collector between Tank Farm Road & Buckley Road in Dev. Impact Fees
the vicini!.X of Horizon Lane.
LOVR Bypass As part of LOVR Creekside Special Planning City Developer Const.
Area, the project shall analyze impacts of a Dev. Impact Fees
new roadway connection in some form from Grant Funding
Los Osos Valley Road to Higuera; and /or General Fund
The City shall Conduct a detailed subarea
15 traffic analysis to determine final feasibility of
connecting a roadway from US 101 to
Higuera Street. Issues to be studied should
include, but are not limited. to impacts to:
sensitive noise receptors, agriculture
operations, open space, creek, traffic and
biological resources.
Froom Ranch Construct a new collector between City /County Developer Const.
16 Road Prado /Dalido Rd. and Los Osos Valley Road. Dev. Impact Fees
Grant Fundin
Interchange Upg rades
Highway 1 (Santa Construct some form of interchange upgrade City /CalTrans Regional Funds
17
Rosa) & US 101 consolidating ramps. (See Hwy 1 MIS report) Dev. Impact Fees
Interchange Grant Funding
Upgrade General Fund
Broad St. & US Close NB & SB Broad street ramps at City /Caltrans Regional Funds
18
101 Interchange Highway 101. Highway 1 & 101 project is a Dev. Impact Fees
Closure prerequisite until otherwise addressed. Grant Funding
General Fund
Prado Road & US Build full interchange at 101. Development of City /Caltrans/ Regional Funds
101 Interchange San Luis Ranch (Dalidio) Area shall include a County Developer Const.
circulation analysis of alternatives to a full Dev. Impact Fees
19 access interchange, an analysis of compact Grant Funding
interchange designs that minimize open space
ag. land impacts, and an analysis of potential
incremental phasing of the interchange
elements.
Reconfigurations
Monterey Street Preserve right -of -way on Monterey Street City Developer
20 Right of Way from Santa Rosa to Grand for the purposes of Cooperation
expanding to four travel lanes and /or bicycle General Fund
pedestrian facilities
Prefumo Canyon Install landscaped median on Prefumo Canyon City Grant Funding
21 Rd. Median Road between Los Osos Valley Road and General Fund
Hedley Dr.
22
Garden Street Reconfigure Garden Street to a one -way street City Developer Const.
Makeover with pedestrian enhancements.
23
Marsh & Higuera Convert Marsh & Higuera Streets between City Grant Funding
2-Way Conversion Santa Rosa & Johnson to 2-way flow. General Fund
Chorro, Broad, & Redevelopment of University Square shall City Developer Const.
Boysen incorporate a detailed circulation, safety & General Fund
Realignments access management analysis for the
24 intersections of Boysen & Santa Rosa
Potential Grade Separated Crossing /
Restriction) Foothill & Chorro, and Foothill &
Broad as well as driveway access points along
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9.1.6 Streetscapes and major roadways
In the acquisition, design, construction or significant modification of major roadways (highways /
regional routes and arterial streets), the City w+4lshall promote the creation of "streetscapes" and linear
scenic parkways or corridors that promote the Qty'scity's visual quality and character, enhance adjacent
uses, and integrate roadways with surrounding districts. To accomplish this, the City wi44shall:
A. Establish streetscape design standards for major roadways;
B. Establish that where feasible roundabouts shall be the Citv's preferred intersection alternative
due to improved aesthetics, reduction in impervious surface areas, and additional landscaping
area:
13C. Encourage the creation and maintenance median planters and widened parkway plantings;
ED. Retain mature trees in the public right -of -way;
1}E. Emphasize the planting and maintaining of California Native tree species of sufficient height,
spread, form and horticultural characteristics to create the desired streetscape canopy, shade,
buffering from adjacent uses, and other desired streetscape characteristics, consistent with the
Tree Ordinance or as recommended by the Tree Committee or as approved by the Architectural
Review Commission.
F Encourage the use of water - conserving landscaping, street furniture, decorative lighting and
paving, arcaded walkways, public art, and other pedestrian- oriented features to enhance the
streetscape appearance, comfort and safety.
adjacent roadways. And recommend
im rovements if an .
Madonna/ As part of redevelopment of the properties City Developer Const.
Higuera north or south of Madonna Road west of General Fund
25 Realignment Higuera, or as part of update to the Mid
Higuera Plan, analyze potential relocation of
Madonna Road at Higuera Street.
Pismo /Higuera/ Redevelopment of properties at the City Developer Const.
High Street intersection of High & Pismo at Higuera shall General Fund
26 incorporate a detailed traffic analysis and
evaluation of intersection realignment. And
recommend improvements, if any.
Various Grand & Slack, California & Taft, Grand & City /CalTrans Dev. Impact Fees
Intersection US 101 SB, San Luis & California, Higuera & Developer Const.
27 Upgrades Tank Farm, Broad & High, Broad & Grant Funding
Rockview, Broad & Capitolio, Johnson & General Fund
Orcutt, Broad & TankFarm, Broad & Airport.
Ancillary Plans
Various Specific Margarita Area, Airport Area, Orcutt Area, City /County /Cal Developer Const.
28 Plans Broad Street Corridor, R.R. Dist., Mid- Trans /CalPoly Dev. Impact Fees
Higuera, Downtown Concept., and Future I Grant Funding
Plans as Adopted. i General Fund
Various Trans. Bicycle Plan, Downtown Pedestrian Plan, City /County/ Developer Const.
29 Plans Short Range Transit Plan, Access & Parking CalTrans/ Dev. Impact Fees
Mgmt. Plan, and Future Plans as Adopted. CalPoly Grant Funding
General Fund
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9.1.6 Streetscapes and major roadways
In the acquisition, design, construction or significant modification of major roadways (highways /
regional routes and arterial streets), the City w+4lshall promote the creation of "streetscapes" and linear
scenic parkways or corridors that promote the Qty'scity's visual quality and character, enhance adjacent
uses, and integrate roadways with surrounding districts. To accomplish this, the City wi44shall:
A. Establish streetscape design standards for major roadways;
B. Establish that where feasible roundabouts shall be the Citv's preferred intersection alternative
due to improved aesthetics, reduction in impervious surface areas, and additional landscaping
area:
13C. Encourage the creation and maintenance median planters and widened parkway plantings;
ED. Retain mature trees in the public right -of -way;
1}E. Emphasize the planting and maintaining of California Native tree species of sufficient height,
spread, form and horticultural characteristics to create the desired streetscape canopy, shade,
buffering from adjacent uses, and other desired streetscape characteristics, consistent with the
Tree Ordinance or as recommended by the Tree Committee or as approved by the Architectural
Review Commission.
F Encourage the use of water - conserving landscaping, street furniture, decorative lighting and
paving, arcaded walkways, public art, and other pedestrian- oriented features to enhance the
streetscape appearance, comfort and safety.
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F-.-G identify gateways into the City including improvements such as landscaped medians wa findin
and welcoming signage, arches, lighting enhancements, pavement features, sidewalks, and
different crosswalk paving types.
F— H. Encourage and where possible, required undergrounding of overhead utility lines and
structures.
6.1. When possible, signs in the public right -of -way should be consolidated on a single, low- profile
standard.
J In the Downtown, streetscape improvements shall be consistent with the Downtown Pedestrian
Plan.
Chapter 11 Air Transportation
Page 44 of the CE
11.0.1 Interstate Air Service
the (.tty slI'lII suKpoll .IIA gilt itlii,ai a, (•, <I)d1ision of air transporl ation services, as forecasted in the
Airport Master Plan and approved by the FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).
Page 19 of Draft CE
11.1.4 Update of the Airport Land Use Plan
The City shall eneur-age -work with the County Airport Land Use Commission to complete4s updates of
the Airport Land Use Plan for the San Luis Obispo County Airport in regard to significant changes in
noise, adjacent land impacts, and safety zones.
Chapter 12 Rail Transportation
Coordination with 0[ganizations Regarding Safety and Environmental Sensitivity
Page 46 of Draft CE
12.1.3 IdIiRg TFaiA raRgiASS Interagency Cooperation.
The City shall coordinate railroad facility infrastructure maintenance with the Union Pacific Railroad and
the Public Utilities Commission. In addition, the Citv shall work with the Air Pollution Control District and
others to e4R4PAe discourage idling train engines in San Luis Obispo.
12.1.4 Railroad Hazards Reduction. The City shall monitor and respond to changes, or proposed changes
in passenger and freight rail traffic that may impact the safety and well -being of residents of the
community including the transport of combustible materials.
12.1.5 Transport of Combustible Materials. "The City shall discourage the transportation of oil and
other combustible hydrocarbons through the City."
Chapter 13 Parking Management
Page 47 of Draft CE
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13.1.1 Parking Management Plan
The City willshall maintain and eriedisaal r re ularl update its Access and Parking Management Plan
every years including parking demand reduction strategies and consider emerging best practices
such as Unbundled parking, smart parking technologies and cash out programs.
Chapter 15 Scenic Roadways
Page 52 of Draft CE
15.0.5 Scenic Highways
The City will promote the creation of Scenic Highways within San Luis Obispo and adjoining county
areas. This support ean happen should be strongly advocated when:
I.A. Reviewing draft county general plan elements or major revisions to them.
Z.B. Reviewing changes to the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) as a member agency of the San Luis
Obispo Council Regional Transportation Agency.
3.C. Reviewing development projects that are referred to the city that are located along routes shown in
the Conservation and Open Space Element.
D. Actively participating in the development and periodic updates of the Caltrans US 101 Aesthetic Study
in San Luis Obispo County.
Chapter 16 Circulation Element Implementation, Program Funding and Management
Page 56 of Draft CE
16.0.6 New- Pe4iroyF Distribution of Transportation Funding
The City shall encourage SLOCOG to consider initiating a county wide revenue measure devoted to local
transportation funding on the basis of population, so that San Luis Obispo County becomes a "self help"
county.
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Other Elements and Plans
South Broad Street Area Plan Edit to footnote 4 on page C -29:
Medical services
To approve a Medical Service use in the C -S zone, the Hearing Officer must make the
following findings:
a. The proposed medical service is compatible with surrounding land uses.
b. The proposed medical service will not significantly increase traffic or create parking
impacts in residential neighborhoods.
c— d- Use- P4an:-
dc. The project will not preclude service commercial uses in areas especially suited for
these uses when compared with medical services.
ed. The project site can accommodate the parking requirements of the proposed
medical service and will not result in other lease spaces being under - utilized
because of a lack of available parking.
SAFETY ELEMENT
Page 5 -5 of the General Plan
Nature of Risk
Additional information on hazards in the San Luis Obispo area can be found in the Technical
Background Report for the San Luis Obispo County and Cities Safety Element (June 1999).
Additionally, the City of San Luis Obispo Local Hazard Mitigation Plan presents a
comprehensive risk assessment of natural hazards that have the potential to affect the City of
San Luis Obispo. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan was developed by theme in accordance
with the federal Disaster Mitigation Act of 2000, adopted by the City Council and approved by
the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The Local Hazard Mitigation Plan suggests
possible mitigation_ actions for reducing the effects of potential hazards. It is incorporated by
reference into the Safety Element and should be consulted when addressing known hazards to
ensure the general Health and safety of people within the City of San Luis Obispo. The goals
and policies within this Safety Element support and are consistent with the recommended
mitigation strategy within the Local Hazard Mitigation Plan.
Fire Page 5 -10 of the General Plan (EIR mitigation)
3.0 Adequate Fire Services
Development should shall be approved only when adequate fire suppression services and
facilities are available or will be made available concurrent with development, considering the
setting, type, intensity, and form of the proposed development.
Airport Hazards Page 5 -23 of the General Plan
The San Luis Obispo County Airport provides commuter, charter, and private service to the area
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Figure 7). The primary hazard associated with the airport is the risk of aircraft crashing on
approach and take -off Aircraft flight operations are determined largely by the physical layout of the
airport and rules of the Federal Aviation Administration. Activities on the airport property are
managed by the County.
In April 1998, a private plane made an emergency landing on Los Osos Valley Road west of
Foothill Boulevard, narrowly missing power lines and cars.
Existing land uses under the approach and take -off paths include agriculture and businesses close
to the airport, and shopping centers, dwellings, and schools at greater distances. State law requires
the independent, countywide Airport Land Use Commission to adopt an Airport Land Use Plan for
each airport. This plan establishes zones based on flight patterns, with the aim of having future
development be compatible with airport operations, considering safety and noise exposure. State
and County policies encourage future development to be consistent with the Airport Land Use Plan.
The City's General Plan Land Use Element designates land -use categories that are meant to be
consistent with the Airport Land Use Plan. When the City comprehensively updated its Land Use
Element in 1994, the Airport Land Use Commission was preparing an update of the Airport Land
Use Plan. When this Safety Element was adopted in 2000, the Airport Land Use Plan update had
not been completed. The Airport Land Use Plan was last amended in 2005 and is in process of
being updated again. There We some di6GI`° anGdes b +tip r + i n,. i i Gi,.,,. ent and
nG0R6i6+8^^i°6; With the most recent update to the Land Use and Circulation Elements, the City
went through an exhaustive process to evaluate safety. hazard, obstruction, and noise
concerns associated with the current and future operation of the airport. Proposed development
associated with the Land Use and Circulation Elements update is consistent with the County of San
Luis Obispo County Airport Land Use Plan unless a determination of inconsistency by the Airport Land
Use Commission is made and the City overrules that determination as allowed under Section 21676.5
et. seg. of the Public Utilities Code. Should an overrule action be taken, development shall be
consistent with direction in the State Aeronautics Act, the FAA regulations
and and guidance provided in the Caltrans Division of Aeronautics Airport Land Use
Planning Handbook. The City will continue to work with the Airport Land Use Commission as it
updates the Airport Land Use Plan for San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport to strive to achieve
consistency between the Airport Land Use Plan and the City's General Plan.
8.0 Policy: Uses in the Airport Land Use Plan Area
Development should be permitted only if it is consistent with the requirements of the California
State Aeronautics Act (Public Utilities Code &21670, et. sea.), guidance from the California Airport
Land Use Planning Handbook, aPA other related federal and state requirements relating to airport
land use compatibility planning, and the San Luis Obispo County Regional Airport Land Use Plan
unless the City overrules a determination of inconsistency in accordance with Section 21676.5 et.
seq of the Public Utilities Cade. SaR LU46 Obispo County e,rpGFt and U60 ova., Prospective
buyers of property that is subject to airport influence should be so informed.
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Cultural Heritage Page 6 -16 to 17 of the General Plan (EIR mitigations)
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Historically or architecturally significant buildings sheuld shall not be demolished or
substantially changed in outward appearance, unless doing so is necessary to remove a
threat to health and safety and other means to eliminate or reduce the threat to
acceptable levels are infeasible.
3.3.5 Historic districts and neighborhoods.
In evaluating new public or private development, the City should shall identify and
protect neighborhoods or districts having historical character due to the collective effect
of Contributing or Master List historic properties.
3.5.11 Southern Pacific Water Tower.
The historic Southern Pacific Water Tower and adjoining City -owned land Should shall
be maintained as open space or parkland.
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NOISE ELEMENT
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