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HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1 - Minutes City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 10, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, January 10, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Stevenson. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. APPOINTMENTS Oath of Office City Clerk Carrie Gallagher administered the Oath of Office to new Commissioner Mike Wulkan. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Kim Bisheff, Ronald Malak, Hemalata Dandekar, Mike Wulkan, Vice-Chair John Fowler, and Chair Charles Stevenson. Absent: Commissioner Osterbur Staff: Community Development Deputy Director Doug Davidson, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Associate Planner Rachel Cohen, Associate Planner Shawna Scott, and Recording Secretary Summer Aburashed. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Vivian Soul Dr. Steve Hanson CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR FOWLER SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR, CARRIED 5-0-1 to approve the minutes of December 20, 2017. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2018 Page 2 of 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 35 Prado Road (25, 29, 41, 43 & 45 Prado Road.) Review of modifications to an existing Use Permit to update the City of San Luis Obispo’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) to meet new discharge permit requirements, increase capacity, replace aging infrastructure, maximize recycled water production and incorporate public amenities and interpretive features. Case #: USE-0348-2017, PF & PF-S zone; City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Associate Planner Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Dave Hicks, Deputy Director Wastewater responded to questions from the Commission. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing. Public Comments None Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY VICE CHAIR FOWLER SECOND BY COMMISSIONER BISHEFF, to adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, approving modifications to an existing use permit to update the City of San Luis Obispo’s Water Resource Recovery Facility (WRRF) to meet new discharge permit requirements, increase capacity, replace aging infrastructure, maximize recycled water production and incorporate public amenities and interpretive features, as represented in the staff report and attachments dated January 10, 2018 (USE-0348-2017); 35 Prado Road.” Motion passed 5-0-1 on the following roll call vote: AYES: Commissioners Kim Bisheff, Ronald Malak, Hemalata Dandekar, Mike Wulkan, Vice-Chair John Fowler, and Chair Charles Stevenson. NOES: NONE ABSENT: Commissioner Nicholas Osterbur 3. 3987 Orcutt Road. Consideration of a Request to Amend Project Conditions and Mitigation Measures associated with a Final Tract Map #3063-Phase 1 (Righetti Ranch) to Allow Phase 1 Occupancy and Infrastructure Phasing on the Righetti Ranch property including Consideration of Consistency Determinations Regarding Previously Approved Mitigated Negative Declaration (2015) and the OASP Final EIR (2010); Case # MOD 1220-2017, R-1-SP, R-2-SP, R-3-SP, C/OS-SP, P-F-SP zones; Ambient Communities, applicant. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2018 Page 3 of 5 Vice-Chair John Fowler recused himself since he has worked on the project and left the room. Associate Planner Shawna Scott, Consulting Planner David Watson, and Deputy Director Tim Bochum presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant, Dante Anselmo, responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing. Public Comments None Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER BISHEFF SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR, adopt a Resolution entitled “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo recommending approval of Amendments to mitigation measures and conditions of approval for an approved subdivision (MOD-1220-2017; Tract #3063 A.K.A. “Righetti Ranch”; 3987 Orcutt Road.” Per the revised Resolution and changes to Attachment 2 and 3 which were presented at the meeting. Motion passed 4-0-2 on the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS KIM BISHEFF, RONALD MALAK, HEMALATA DANDEKAR, MIKE WULKAN, AND CHAIR CHARLES STEVENSON. NOES: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONER NICHOLAS OSTERBUR AND VICE-CHAIR JOHN FOWLER RECESS: The Commission recessed at 7:15 p.m. and reconvened at 7:23 p.m. with all Commissioners present. BUSINESS ITEMS 4. 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 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2018 Page 4 of 5 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. (Doug Davidson/Kyle Bell) Specific Items for Consideration are: • Proposed Revisions to Ordinance 1130 (1989 Series) by representatives of the San Luis Drive neighborhood • Review of the “S” (Special Considerations) Zone (Chapter 17.56) – Tentative Deputy Director Doug Davidson, and Associate Planner Kyle Bell, presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. PUBLIC COMMENT Bob Lucas Hannah Carson Ritz Hilliard Wood Bob Tedone Cindy Vicks Norman Brook Smith Dr. Steve Hanson Allen Cooper Wendy Lucas Ursula Bishop -- End of Public Comment – The following discussions/questions were provided: All commissioners agreed the City should explore other areas to include an S-overlay. This should be considered at the next meeting. Consistency in guidelines. Make it clear but leave some room for flexibility. Establish performance standards for the categories. Avoid automatic use permit for every site. Set back should be measured from rear of building instead of the boundary of the open space area. Look at different ways to reduce the apparent mass of the buildings. Height could be 35 feet but could go up to 45 feet with a visual study which show that the extra story would not be visible. Avoid dual processing of projects through ARC and PC Planning Commission Meeting Minutes – January 10, 2018 Page 5 of 5 Focus on setbacks, openings, building height, open space protection Look at ways to bring some of the community design guidelines into the S overlay provisions. Sections .1 and .9 define the difference between relocated and revised Provide more clarity on what is meant by no opening facing the creek What is the actual setback? Provide clarity on the ordinances and rules regarding riparian setbacks? #14 talks about no public or open trails. Concerns about this get Natural Resources Manager to review, to look for a system wide approach to use for open public spaces. Come up with a formula that can measure line of sight from a setback or building instead of calling out a specific height. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Doug Davidson provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:15 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BODY NAME: XX/XX/2018 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, January 24, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Stevenson. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Hemalata Dandekar, Ronald Malak, Nicholas Ostebur, Mike Wulkan, Vice-Chair John Fowler, and Chair Charles Stevenson. Absent: Staff: Community Development Deputy Director Davidson, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Associate Planner Shawna Scott, Associate Planner Kyle Bell, and Recording Secretary Summer Aburashed Pledge of Allegiance Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Kim Bisheff PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 12165 and 12393 Los Osos Valley Road: Preliminary review of the following Froom Ranch Specific Plan Chapters: Land Use, Zoning, and Development Standards; Conservation, Open Space, and Recreation; and Circulation. Case #: SPEC-0143-2017, Madonna on LOVR Specific Plan Area 3; JM Development Group Inc., applicant. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2018 Page 2 of 4 Consultant, Emily Creel, summarized the project; presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Shawna Scott, Associate Planner responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Representatives Pam Ricci, Rebecca Gruett, Robert Richmond, and Victor Montgomery provided an overview of the project and responded to questions from the Commission. Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing. Public Comments John Eichler Carole Moran Russ Howard Carolyn Harvey Mia Simmons Dave Romero Gwen Maclane Don Maclane Lea Brooks Ken Riener Judy Riener Neil Havlik David Chipping Sarah Flickinger Cadence Flickinger Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing ACTION: The Commission provided the following preliminary feedback regarding the proposed project: • Commission would like to receive substantial presentations on the progress of the Draft EIRs. • Concern about development above the 150-foot elevation, some Commissioners noted this is a “non-starter.” • Concern about the size of the affordable housing site. • Concern about proposed creek re-alignment and groundwater recharge. • Concern about cumulative effect on traffic. • Table 2-2 parameters don’t currently translate to the exhibit/concept plan; Commission would like to see product/unit types, standards for private open space, and parking standards. • Suggest extending bike lanes to connect to park and multi-family units. • Commission wants to see alternatives and full policy analysis. • Consider size of median (is 10 feet necessary.) • Look closer at need for the size of proposed cottages. Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2018 Page 3 of 4 • Consider wildland/fire interface and need for open/usable secondary access. • Consider effects to wildlife corridors. • Install story poles (as required by Specific Plan Initiation Resolution.) • Implications with the community being gated. o Is it locking community members in? o Gates are appropriate but would like to see samples. • Fee ownership lot plans are encouraged, and commission would like to see charts; support for small lot concepts/smaller homes. • Commission is concerned with siting a Life Plan Community at this project’s location. • Proximity of commercial and residential units may be an issue. RECESS: The Commission recessed at 8:25 p.m. and reconvened at 8:39 p.m. with all Commissioners present. BUSINESS ITEMS 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 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: a. Continued discussion on alcohol-related safety problems in Downtown b. Exploring additional S Overlay zones, including, but not limited to, Lincoln St., Dana St., Upper Monterey, and North Chorro/North Broad St. c. Review of Draft Article 1 (Enactment, Applicability, and Enforcement) d. Review of Draft Article 5 (Nonconformities) e. Review of Draft Article 8 (Housing Related Regulations) Doug Davidson, Deputy Director and Kyle Bell Associate Planner presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Captain Jeff Smith responded to Commission inquiries Public Comments Planning Commission Meeting Minutes January 24, 2018 Page 4 of 4 Allen Cooper Dominic Tartigalia The following comments were provided: • Last sentence of page 3-53 seems redundant • PC3-35: One proposed change appears to make all fractional units round up to the nearest whole number. Ask staff for clarification about how this will work. Additionally, request clarification as to what income category the additional unit falls into and advocate for the lowest income category. • PC3-46: Staff included a new section to create new incentives and concessions for projects that include transitional foster youth, disabled veterans, and Homeless Persons. This is a great effort to make the City of SLO a more inclusive place to live. • PC3-46: This change would reduce the parking requirement for seniors. Lowering parking requirements for such projects is a practical step, as this population typically does not need all of the spaces required. • PC3-46: Lower-income households typically utilize public transportation at higher rates and have lower rates of car ownership. Our parking requirements should reflect this reality and should also have a lower parking requirement for deed-restricted units. Not only would this make it easier for HASLO and nonprofit developers to produce affordable housing, but it would also incentivize market-rate developers to build affordable housing on-site by allowing such developers to receive this benefit without using an incentive or concession. • PC3-54: Does the elimination of required findings under the conditions of approval strengthen a housing application for a given developer? • PC3-59: There are changes being made related to High Occupancy Residential Use, but are any efforts underway to create an efficient process for "tiny home" approval or zoning? COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 4. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Doug Davidson provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:48 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE ADVISORY BODY NAME: XX/XX/2017