HomeMy WebLinkAbout6/27/2018 Item 1, Colburn
To:Purrington, Teresa
Subject:RE: City of San Luis Obispo 2018 Zoning Code
From: Travis Colburn <
Sent: Wednesday, June 27, 2018 2:20 PM
To: Bell, Kyle <KBell@slocity.org>
Subject: City of San Luis Obispo 2018 Zoning Code
Mr. Bell:
It was recently brought to my attention that the City of San Luis Obispo is proposing a change that would increase
retail parking requirements as part of the 2018 City Zoning Code.
I opposed such a change for at least two reasons. First, requiring existing development to comply with parking
requirements other than for what the spaces were originally designed for unnecessarily burdens property owners,
building professionals, and small business owners.
Second, and more importantly, I urge you to consider the environment. Planning departments that make pro-
automobile zoning decisions in the age of global warming are acting unconscionably . An increase in additional
parking in the form of impermeable asphalt will contribute to more cars, more pollution, and more run-off. Each of
these contributions will affect the air, water, and quality of life of every citizen of the City of San Luis Obispo.
This is the 21st century... I encourage and urge you to take the lead in making zoning changes which are forward-
looking for everybody: reject the proposed increase for retail parking.
Sincerely,
Travis B. Colburn, Architect
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