HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC-1008-17 (GENP-0557-2017 -- Luneta Drive Connection)RESOLUTION NO. 1008-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO REJECT AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION
ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL PLAN TO ELIMINATE THE
CONNECTION OF LUNETA DRIVE AND TO APPROVE AN
AMENDMENT TO THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT OF THE GENERAL
PLAN, AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED SEPTEMBER 13, 2017 (LUNETA DRIVE
CONNECTION, GENP-0557-2017)
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission 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 13, 2017 for the purpose of considering General Plan Amendments proposed as part of
the Circulation Element Amendment project, including General Plan Circulation Element Map
changes; and,
WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner
required by law; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including the
testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff,
presented at said hearing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of
San Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Findings. Based upon all the evidence, the Planning Commission makes the
following findings in support of amending the General Plan to establish a new residential street
classification: Residential Collector (Major) subject to the following conditions:
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment is limited to minor policy revisions related to street
classifications which have negligible effect on actual street conditions, therefore will not be
detrimental to the health, safety and welfare of those living and working in the vicinity.
2. The proposed General Plan Amendment will establish a new street classification, Residential
Collector (Major), to more appropriately reflect the character of residential streets serving
high density residential and neighborhood commercial. This new street classification
formalizes a footnote in the current Circulation Element.
3. Text, Table 4 and Figure 1 of the Circulation Element will be amended to reflect these
changes. These changes represent a better organization of the document and have no effect
on the design or operation of the actual roadways.
Based upon all the evidence, the Planning Commission makes the following findings to uphold
policies and standards set forth in the current General Plan to complete the connection of Luneta
Drive between Verde and Palomar Streets based on the following findings:
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1. The proposed amendment is not consistent with existing General Plan policy and Subdivision
Regulations.
2. The proposed amendment would result in unequitable circulation patterns within the
neighborhood.
SECTION 2. Action. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City
Council approve the General Plan Amendment (GENP-0557-2017) subject to the following
conditions:
To reject an amendment to the City of San Luis Obispo Circulation Element that would
eliminate the Luneta Drive connection.
On motion of Commissioner Malak, seconded by Commissioner Dandekar, and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Malak, Dandekar, and Chair Stevenson
NOES: Commissioner Mann
ABSENT: Commissioners Bisheff, Osterbur, and Vice -Chair Fowler
2. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend to the City Council the following
amendment to the City of San Luis Obispo Circulation Element: (1) Circulation Element text
amendment as described and shown in Exhibit A, attached hereto; and (3) Circulation Element
Figure 1 amendment as described and shown in Exhibit B, attached hereto. The Planning
Commission 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.
On motion of Commissioner Dandekar, seconded by Commissioner Malak, and on the following
roll call vote:
AYES: Commissioners Malak, Dandekar, and Chair Stevenson
NOES: Commissioner Mann
ABSENT: Commissioners Bisheff, Osterbur, and Vice -Chair Fowler
The foregoing resolution was adopted this 13th day of September, 2017.
Doug DavidscKgecretary
Planning Commission