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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo PLANNING COMMISSION Minutes Wednesday, September 27, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday. September 27, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Stevenson. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kim Bisheff, Hemalata Dandekar, Scott Mann, Ronald Malak, Nicholas Osterbur, Vice-Chair John Fowler, and Chair Charles Stevenson Absent: None Staff: Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Principal Planner Tyler Corey, Planning Technician Kip Morais, Deputy Director Doug Davidson, Associate Planner Shawna Scott, Deputy Director-Long Range Planning Xzandrea Fowler, Planning Technician Cara Vereschagin PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER VICE-CHAIR FOWLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR CARRIED 7-0 to approve the minutes of August 9, 2017. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BISHEFF, SECOND BY VICE-CHAIR FOWLER, CARRIED 7-0 to approve the minutes of August 23, 2017. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. --End of Public Comment-- Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2017 Page 2 of 4 Minutes – Planning Commission Meeting of September 27, 2017 Page 2 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 3428 Bullock Lane. USE-0879-2017: Review of an application to continue a non-conforming use (heavy manufacturing) for assembly of mechanical equipment, with a categorical exemption from environmental review; R-2 zone; Global Machinery Group, applicant. Kip Morais, Planning Technician presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. PUBLIC COMMENT James Tolle Steffen Weeks Gary Westbrock Adam Miller Kiley Birmingham Sarah Grieve Pam Gillette Brenda Helmbrecht Carson Britz Hana Novak --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR, to approve a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission approving the Continuation of a Non-Conforming Heavy Manufacturing Use in a vacant warehouse building in the Medium-Density Residential Zone, with the following amendments: 1. Condition 8: strike “testing of equipment” 2. Condition 5: strike “extenuating circumstances” SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MANN, THE VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS: AYES: Commissioners Bisheff, Mann, Malak, Osterbur, Dandekar, Vice-Chair Fowler, and Chair Stevenson NOES: None REFRAIN: None ABSENT: None 2. 2223 Monterey Street. USE-0580-2017: Review of a modification to a previously approved Planning Commission Use Permit (USE-1035-2015) for the Motel Inn Project; the modification includes a request to re-configure the site design of the eastern portion of the site to accommodate 26 Airstream trailers for guest accommodations, one Airstream trailer for use as a spa, a restroom building, bocce court, and associated parking, landscaping, and site improvements on a property Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Minutes – Planning Commission Meeting of September 27, 2017 Page 3 with Special Considerations; with a determination that the project is consistent with the previously- adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration; C-T-S zone; Motel Inn, L.P., applicant. Shawna Scott, Associate Planner presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant, Damien Mavis, summarized the project; indicated that... PUBLIC COMMENT Hana Novak Carson Britz --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER FOWLER, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR, CARRIED 6-0-1, to approve a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving a modification to Use Permit Use-1035-2015 to allow 26 Airstream Trailers for Guest Accommodations, One Airstream Trailer for a Spa, and Associated Amenities and Site Improvements, with a Determination that the Modified Project is consistent with the previously-adopted Mitigated Negative Declaration, as represented in the Staff Report and Attachments dated September 27, 2017 (Use- 0580-2017; 2223 Monterey Street)”, with the following amendments: 1. Condition #4: Add the following language: “prevent trespass and”. 2. Deleted Condition #14. RECESS: The Commission recessed at 8:10 p.m. and reconvened at 8:20 p.m. BUSINESS ITEMS 1. State Assembly Bill Housing Package. Provide an overview of the recently approved and/or pending changes to state housing regulations, and discussion of the potential effects on existing City policies and ordinances. (Xzandrea Fowler/Jon Ansolabehere/Cara Vereschagin) Cara Vereschagin, Planning Technician, provided a report using a Powerpoint Presentation. Jon Ansolabehere, Assistant City Attorney; Xzandrea Fowler, Deputy Community Development Director and Cara Vereschagin, Planning Tecnhician answered questions in a discussion format, regarding the significant legislation. Chair Stevenson requested a PowerPoint from the recent American Planning Association 2017 California Conference to be circulated to the Commission. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes September 27, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Minutes – Planning Commission Meeting of September 27, 2017 Page 4 2. Zoning Regulations Update. The Zoning Regulations Update is focused on implementing the policies and programs of the Land Use and Circulation Elements (LUCE). This will be a standing item on the Planning Commission agenda from June 14, 2017 through completion of the Update of the Zoning Regulations, tentatively scheduled for completion in March 2018. This will be an opportunity for staff to update the Commission on the status of the Zoning Regulations Update and for the Commission to listen to ongoing public testimony and discuss any such updates as they come forward. As a standing item, sometimes there will be nothing to report; other times staff will give a brief update with limited discussion; and at certain points, such as review of White Papers associated with the Zoning Regulations Update, there will be more substantive discussion on the item. When materials are associated with the Update, as with the White Papers, such information will be made available to the public and Commission prior to the meeting. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Doug Davidson provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:59 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BODY NAME: XX/XX/2017 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Planning Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 11, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Stevenson. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Kin Bisheff, Hemalata Dandekar, Scott Mann, Ronald Malak, Nicholas Ostebur, and Chair Charles Stevenson. Commissioners Absent: Vice-Chair John Fowler City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director/Recording Secretary Xzandrea Fowler, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere. Other staff presented reports or responded to questions as indicated in the minutes. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPROVAL OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MANN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BISHEFF, CARRIED 6-0 to approve the minutes of September 13, 2017 with edits as presented. Commission also provided staff with direction to indicate on future Minutes how individual Commissioners voted when the vote is split; to consider adding a standard phrase on all future Minutes that directs the public to the City’s website for access to the audio and/or video from the meeting; to consult with the Planning Commission City Council liaison(s) regarding the level of discussion summary that should be provided in the minutes; and to consider adding bookmarks to the audio and/or video between agenda items. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 11, 2017 Page 2 of 3 PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None. STUDY SESSION 2. AB 1600 Requirements Nexus Study Update. The Planning Commission will hold a study session to review the preliminary results of the nexus studies prepared for the updates to the City’s Capital Facilities Fee Program (CFFP). The Mitigation Fee Act (AB 1600) provides requirements for development impact fee programs that are used to help fund capital facilities for transportation, parks, water and wastewater, general government, and public safety. (Michael Codron/ Xzandrea Fowler) Community Development Director Codron introduced the project consultant and staff team for the project, and summarized the work that has lead up to this item. Ashleigh Kanat and Teifion Rice-Evans of EPS, Inc., presented the preliminary results of the nexus study for the update to the City’s Capital Facilities Fee Program and responded to Commission inquiries. Deputy Director Bochum and Fire Chief Olson provided clarification on the analysis for the transportation and public safety fee components. PUBLIC COMMENT Victor Montgomery - presented two slides with examples of how the application of the maximum impact fees could impact the feasibility of a development project. Ty Safreno Dante Anselmo Stephen Peck Marshall Ochylski --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: COMMISSIONERS PROVIDED GENERAL INPUT ON THE RESULT OF THE NEXUS STUDY THAT WILL BE FORWARDED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR CONSIDERATION. BUSINESS ITEM 3. Zoning Regulations Update. The Zoning Regulations Update is focused on implementing the policies and programs of the Land Use and Circulation Elements (LUCE). This will be a standing item on the Planning Commission agenda from June 14, 2017 through completion of the Update of the Zoning Regulations, tentatively scheduled for completion in March, 2018. This will be an opportunity for staff to update the Commission on the status of the Zoning Regulations Update and for the Commission to listen to ongoing public testimony and discuss any such updates as they come forward. As a standing item, sometimes there will Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 11, 2017 Page 3 of 3 be nothing to report; other times staff will give a brief update with limited discussion; and at certain points, such as review of White Papers associated with the Zoning Regulations Update, there will be more substantive discussion on the item. When materials are associated with the Update, as with the White Papers, such information will be made available to the public and Commission prior to the meeting. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 4. STAFF a. Fiscal Health Response Plan. A presentation covering the City’s plan to respond to significant financial challenges ahead. (Michael Codron) Community Development Director Codron requested continuation of this item. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BISHEFF, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MALAK, CARRIED 6-0 to continue this item to the October 25, 2017 Regular meeting. b. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Xzandrea Fowler provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:04 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2017 Page intentionally left blank. City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Planning Commission Minutes Wednesday, October 25, 2017 Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Stevenson. ROLL CALL Commissioners Present: Commissioners Kim Bisheff, Hemalata Dandekar, Scott Mann, Nicholas Ostebur, and Chair Charles Stevenson. Commissioners Commissioners Ronald Malak and Vice-Chair John Fowler Absent: City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Davidson, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Associate Planner Shawna Scott; Associate Planner Kyle Bell; Recording Secretary Teresa Purrington. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. ACCEPTANCE OF THE AGENDA Chair Stevenson indicated that the order of the agenda would be changed; moving the Presentation to before the Business Item. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Carlyn Christianson Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 25, 2017 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 3720 Broad Street; Review of a mixed-use project including approximately 1,288 square feet of commercial space and 40 residential units, including 4 low-income affordable units, 32 workforce housing units, and 4 market rate units, including a request for a 9% density bonus, with a categorical exemption from environmental review; Case #: USE 1094-2017, Zone: C- S-S; People’s Self-Help Housing, applicant. (Shawna Scott) Shawna Scott, Associate Planner presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant, Morgen Benevedo, People’s Self-Help Housing, summarized the project and explained the new model for this project. Applicant Representative, Tony Tomasello, RRM Design Group, provided an overview of the project. PUBLIC COMMENT Jeff Thomas Steve Delmartini --End of Public Comment-- ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MANN TO APPROVE THE RECOMMENDATION TO ADOPT A RESOLUTION ENTITLED: A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A MIXED-USE COMMERCIAL AND RESIDENTIAL PROJECT IN THE C-S-S ZONE, INCLUDING A 9% DENSITY BONUS, AND A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM THE CALIFORNIA ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ACT AS REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED OCTOBER 25, 2017 (3720 BROAD STREET, USE-1094-2017) With the following revised conditions of approval: 6. Hours of operation for the commercial component of the project shall be limited to 7:00 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. unless the Community Development Director approves an Admini strative Use Permit for extended hours. 12. Upon application for a building permit, the building plans shall show the construction of a centerline median (300 feet long by 10 feet wide) along Broad Street from the southern edge of the subject property (3720 Broad Street) to the northern property line edge of the adjacent property (Iron Works site, 3682 Broad Street). The design of the median shall conform to City Standard Plan 4940 and City Engineering Standards, to the approval of the Public Works Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 25, 2017 Page 3 of 4 Department. The process of reimbursement from the Iron Works site, 3682 Broad Street, for fair-share costs of median construction shall be agreed upon at issuance of building permit SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BISHEFF, THE VOTE WAS AS FOLLOWS: AYES: COMMISSIONERS OSTERBUR, MANN, BISHEFF, DANDEKAR AND CHAIR STEVENSON NOES: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONER MALAK AND VICE CHAIR FOWLER MOTION CARRIED. PRESENTATION 1. Fiscal Health Response Plan. A presentation covering the City’s plan to respond to significant financial challenges ahead. (Michael Codron) Community Development Director Codron provided a presentation regarding the City’s Fiscal Health Response Plan and addressed the Commissioner’s questions. RECESS: The Commission recessed at 7:50 p.m. and reconvened at 7:55 p.m. with all Commissioners present. BUSINESS ITEM 1. Zoning Regulations Update. The Zoning Regulations Update is focused on implementing the policies and programs of the Land Use and Circulation Elements (LUCE). This will be a standing item on the Planning Commission agenda from June 14, 2017 through completion of the Update of the Zoning Regulations, tentatively scheduled for completion in March 2018. This will be an opportunity for staff to update the Commission on the status of the Zoning Regulations Update and for the Commission to listen to ongoing public testimony and discuss any such updates as they come forward. As a standing item, sometimes there will be nothing to report; other times staff will give a brief update with limited discussion; and at certain points, such as review of the Land Use Table, Parking Requirements, and the Reformatted Outline, there will be more substantive discussion on the item. When materials are associated with the Update, as with the White Papers associated with the Update, such information will be made available to the public and Commission prior to the meeting. Specific Items for Consideration are: • Informational Item – White Paper: Transitions Between Land Uses • Working Session – Parking Requirements (Zoning Regulations Table 6) Planning Commission Meeting Minutes October 25, 2017 Page 4 of 4 Doug Davidson, Deputy Director and Kyle Bell, Associate Planner presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. PUBLIC COMMENT Sandra Rowley --End of Public Comment-- NO ACTION: Commissioners discussed and provided general direction. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 1. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Doug Davidson provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BODY NAME: XX/XX/2017