Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 1 - PC Minutes City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 11, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, July 11, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Fowler. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Hemalata Dandekar, Robert Jorgensen, John McKenzie, Michael Wulkan, and Vice-Chair Charles Stevenson. Absent: Commissioner Nicholas Ostebur and Chair John Fowler Staff: Community Development Deputy Director Davidson, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Recording Secretary Teresa Purrington (from recording). Pledge of Allegiance Chair Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance. By consensus the Commission reordered the Agenda moving Item 3 after Item 4. 1. CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES JUNE 13TH, JUNE 14TH, JUNE 27TH AND JUNE 28TH, 2018. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR, CARRIED 5-0-2 (COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER ABSENT) to approve the minutes of June 13, 2018. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, CARRIED 5-0-2 (COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER ABSENT) to approve the minutes of June 14, 2018. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WULKAN, CARRIED 5-0-2 (COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER ABSENT) to approve the minutes of June 27, 2018 with the following addition to page 4 of the Minutes for June 27, 2018: Top of page first change add “and focuses on the distant visual views from gathering places.” Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 4 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 Page 2 ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, CARRIED 5-0-2 (COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER ABSENT) to approve the minutes of June 28, 2018. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Lydia Morenza --End Public Comment-- PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. 159/161 Broad Street and 141 Bressi Place. Case # RZ 1629-2018; The Planning Commission initiated a Zoning Map change in review of the Subdivision application MS 32-14 in September 2015. As part of the Zoning Regulations Update, the City is now incorporating this direction onto the Zoning Map. The proposed change is to add an “S” (Special Considerations) Overlay Zone onto the properties to respect the natural resources on the property, including the wildlife corridor and creek.; Initial Study/Negative Declaration prepared for the 2018 Zoning Regulations Update; City of San Luis Obispo Community Development Department, Applicant. Deputy Director of Community Development Doug Davidson presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Vice Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing. Public Comments Jan Marx T. Keith Gurnee Cheryl McLean Carmen Trudell Vice Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER WULKAN to adopt Resolution No. 1010-2018 entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, recommending that the City Council approve an amendment of the City’s Zoning Map to designate approximately 20.2 acres within the R-1 and C/OS- 20 zones on the west side of Broad Street, south of Serrano Drive, as R-1-S, Low- Density Residential Zone and C/OS-S-20, Conservation/Open Space with a Special Considerations Overlay (RZ-1629-2018; 159 & 161 Broad Street And 141 Bressi Place)” The motion Carried by a roll call vote as follows: Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 Page 3 AYES: COMMISSIONERS DANDEKAR, JORGENSEN, MCKENZIE AND WULKAN, AND VICE CHAIR STEVENSON NOS: NONE ABSENT: COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER 3. 3063 Rockview. Case #: SBDV-1211-2017 and EID-1303-2017; Review of a common interest vesting tentative tract map No. 3113 to create eight (8) residential lots, a use permit to allow development on a site with a Special Consideration overlay and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Impact; R-2-S and C/OS zones; Teixiera Capital Partners III LLC, Applicant. Associate Planner Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Representative, Heidi Gibson, provided an overview of the project. Vice Chair Stevenson indicated he had ex-parte communication with the Applicant and the Applicant’s representative. Vice Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing. Public Comments None Vice Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER DANDEKAR to adopt Resolution No. 1012-2018 entitled: “A Resolution of the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo, California, recommending the City Council adopt a common interest Vesting Tentative Tract Map No. 3113 to create eight (8) residential lots, a Use Permit to allow development on a site with a Special Considerations Overlay, and a Mitigated Negative Declaration of Environmental Review (SBDV1211-2017/EID-1303- 2017)” As amended in the staff presentation. The motion Carried by a roll call vote as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS DANDEKAR, JORGENSEN, MCKENZIE AND WULKAN, AND VICE CHAIR STEVENSON NOS: NONE Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 Page 4 ABSENT: COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER 4. 950 Orcutt. Case #: USE 1197-2017; Continued review of a mixed-use development consisting of 75 apartment units and 6,800 square feet of commercial space, including a request for a 10% parking reduction. Additional requests include specific land uses, live entertainment, and adjusted hours of operation, with a Class 32 Categorical Exemption (Infill Development) from environmental review; M zone; Fuller Apartment Homes, Applicant. Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Representative, Tom Jess, Arris provided an overview of the project; Vice Chair Stevenson opened the public hearing. Public Comments None Vice Chair Stevenson closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WULKAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, to adopt the resolution with the direction to the Architectural Review Commission and Conditions revised at the meeting. The motion Failed by a roll call vote as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS WULKAN AND MCKENZIE NOS: COMMISSIONERS DANDEKAR AND JORGENSEN AND VICE CHAIR STEVENSON ABSENT: COMMISSIONER OSTERBUR AND CHAIR FOWLER Commissioner Wulkan left the meeting at 8:18 P.M. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, to adopt Resolution No. PC 1011-2018 entitled: “A Resolution of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission approving a Mixed- Use development consisting of 78 apartment units and 6,800 square feet of commercial space, including a request for a 10% parking reduction associated with a Trip Reduction Plan. Additional requests include specific land uses, live entertainment, and adjusted hours of operation. The project is Categorical Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 Page 5 Exemption from Environmental Review as represented in the Planning Commission agenda report and attachments dated July 11, 2018 (950 Orcutt, USE- 1197-2017)” With the following changes to Conditions:  Condition 4 change to “shall incorporate” instead of encouraging Public Art.  Condition 9 revised to “...Upon review of a Night Club Use Permit, or a modification to the existing use permit, and considering the findings of a noise study, the hours or other conditions of operation may be re-evaluated or restricted to comply with the noise ordinance and assure compatibility with residential uses.”  Condition 17 change to “...the applicant is encouraged to provide a Trip Reduction Plan identifying the responsibility…” and revise shall language to should. And the following direction to the Architectural Review Commission:  Clearly identify bicycle access and connectivity from the project site leading to the Railroad bike path.  Explore options to incorporate and identify loading and unloading areas for residents prior to storage of vehicles in the parking lifts.  Review the Railroad District Plan and consider incorporating architecture elements and design standards that enhance compatibility between the project site and the adjacent Historic District.  Explore significant architectural treatments or design alternatives for the mechanical parking lifts that provide more articulation or reduce monotony and mass of the structures as viewed from the Railroad right-of-way.  Consider opportunities to increase solar access and reduce shading for the residential courtyard open space area.  Consider revising the orientation of the commercial structure at the corner of Orcutt Road and Duncan Lane to effectively screen parking while enhance the commercial structures presence along the intersection. Explore extending the structure to wrap around the parking area while reducing parking demand rather than required parking. The motion Carried by a roll call vote as follows: AYES: COMMISSIONERS DANDEKAR, JORGENSEN AND MCKENZIE NOS: VICE CHAIR STEVENSON ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS OSTERBUR AND WULKAN AND CHAIR FOWLER COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 5. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Doug Davidson provided an update of upcoming projects. Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 8 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 11, 2018 Page 6 ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2018 Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 9 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, July 25, 2018 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Fowler. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Hemalata Dandekar, Robert Jorgensen, John McKenzie, Michael Wulkan,Vice-Chair Charles Stevenson, and Chair John Fowler. Absent: None Staff: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Davidson, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Recording Secretary Teresa Purrington Pledge of Allegiance Chair Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Nicholas Osterbur Brett Cross T. Keith Gurnee PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 790 Foothill Blvd. Review of a new four-story mixed-use project with 6,800 square feet of ground floor commercial/retail space, 78 residential units, and 155 parking spaces with a request for mechanical parking lifts and expanded hours of operation for the commercial spaces. Twelve of the units in the project will be affordable for very-low income households, allowing a 35% density bonus and affordable housing incentives are requested including the construction of a 43-foot tall structure where 35 feet is normally allowed and an increase in allowable lot coverage from 75% to 90%. The project is both statutorily exempt under Section 15195 and categorically exempt under Class 32, In-Fill Development Projects, Section 15332 Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 10 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 25, 2018 Page 2 of 5 of the CEQA Guideline; Case #: USE-1187-2017; Zone: C-C-SF; LR Real Estate Investment Group, LLC, applicant. Chair Fowler indicated that he had ex-parte communication with the Applicant. Director of Community Development Michael Codron, Associate Planner Rachel Cohen, Transportation Manager Jake Hudson and Transportation Planner Jennifer Rice presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant, Loren Riehl, provided background regarding the project and responded to Commission questions. Chair Fowler opened the public hearing. Public Comments Marianne Seaborne Larry Leal T. Keith Gurnee Crissa Hewitt Dave Hannings James Lopes Odile Ayral Cheryl McLean Julie Frankel Kelly Brooks Bob Shanbrom Genevieve Czech Dr. Alexis Mourenza Brett Cross Anne Hodges Larry Shields Lydia Mourenza Richard Waddell Carol Hall Kathy Borland Sarah Flickinger Grant Robbins Sandra Rowley Marc Brazil Camille Small Ted Foster Chair Fowler closed the public hearing Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 11 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 25, 2018 Page 3 of 5 RECESS: The Commission recessed at 7:58 p.m. and reconvened at 8:11 p.m. with all Commissioners present. ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, to adopt Resolution No. PC1013-2018 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A USE PERMIT FOR A MIXED-USE PROJECT IN THE FOOTHILL BOULEVARD SPECIAL FOCUS AREA, AN EXTENSION OF COMMERCIAL/RETAIL HOURS FROM 6:00 P.M. TO 10:00 P.M. AND THE USE OF MECHANICAL PARKING LIFTS INCLUDING A CATEGORICAL EXEMPTION FROM CEQA AS REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED July 25, 2018 (790 FOOTHILL BLVD, USE-1187-2017)” As amended in staff’s presentation and with the following changes:  Amend Condition No. 2 to limit closing time to 10:00 PM  Replace Condition No. 6 as follows – The property owner shall prepare a trip reduction plan, prior to building permit approval, to include a monitoring program to evaluate the use of parking by the commercial tenants, car ownership by residents, overall project parking demand, and the use of lifts as approved to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director and Public Works Director.  Amend Condition No 5 to add “unless otherwise specified in a trip reduction plan.”  Add a new condition – The project shall limit the maximum number of occupants to 2 people in a studio and in a one bedroom and no more than 4 people in a 2-bedroom unit. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS DANDEKAR, JORGENSEN, MCKENZIE, WULKAN AND CHAIR FOWLER NOES: VICE CHAIR STEVENSON ABSENT: NONE 2. CITYWIDE. Review boundaries of seven proposed Cannabis Business Zones - generally located in the Mid-Higuera Plan Area, the Broad Street Corridor Plan Area, the Orcutt Road Area, the Airport Area, the Margarita Area, the Higuera Commerce Park Area, and the Sacramento Drive Area – where certain cannabis business activities would be allowed consistent with the City’s Zoning Regulations; Case #: CODE-1058-2017, City of San Luis Obispo, applicant. Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 12 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 25, 2018 Page 4 of 5 Community Development Director Michael Codron and Associate Planner Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Chair Fowler opened the public hearing. Public Comments Tom Lopez Chair Fowler closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER WULKAN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, to adopt Resolution No. PC1014-2018 entitled:   “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY’S ZONING CODE AND ZONING MAP TO DESIGNATE SEVEN AREAS OF THE CITY AS CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY ZONES IN SEVEN SEPARATE AREAS OF THE CITY WHERE CANNABIS BUSINESSES MAY BE ALLOWED TO OPERATE AS MAY BE ALLOWED OR CONDITIONALLY ALLOWED BY THE UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT AND THE RULES AND REGULATIONS ESTABLISHED IN THE CITY’S MUNICIPAL CODE (CODE-1058-2017)” With the following change: Modify the overlay boundaries of the Higuera Commerce, Duncan McMillan and Airport areas to take into account the separation between retail store fronts and daycares, preschool and residences as suggested by staff. The PC also directed staff to look into the language in the ordinance regarding buffers from schools, parks, playgrounds, preschools and daycares and how these buffers impact the proposed overlay zones. Motion passed on the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS DANDEKAR, JORGENSEN, MCKENZIE, WULKAN VICE CHAIR STEVENSON AND CHAIR FOWLER NOES: NONE ABSENT: NONE The Planning Commission by consensus also recommended to staff that when they review the Ordinance look at all of the overlays with respect to following the 600-foot buffer from daycares and 1000 foot buffer from preschool make ordinance consistent with state law. Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 13 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes July 25, 2018 Page 5 of 5 COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Doug Davidson provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 10:43 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission of August 8, 2018 has been cancelled. A Special meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, August 14, 2018 at 6:00 p.m., in the Council Chamber, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2018 Meeting Date: August 14, 2018 Item: 1 Packet Page 14