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Home My WebLink AboutItem #1 MinutesCity of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 99 0 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, February 13, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, February 13, 2019 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 (6:02 PM), Robert Jorgensen, John McKenzie, Nicholas Quincey, Michael Wulkan, Vice-Chair Charles Stevenson, and Chair John Fowler. Absent: None Staff: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Xzandrea Fowler, Assistant City Attorney Jon Ansolabehere, Recording Secretary Summer Aburashed. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Fowler led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None 1.CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY VICE CHAIR STEVENSON, CARRIED 7-0-0 to approve the minutes of December 12, 2018, as amended. 1.Action item 2 should include Amend Airport Area Specific Plan to require that residential be a dominant opponent of mixed-use development on this site. 2.Spelling on Condition 4 on action item 3 should be modified: •Both uses of “weathered” should be “weather” •“Ally” should be “alley” Packet Page 1 Meeting Date: June 26, 2019 Item Number: 1 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 13, 2019 Page 2 of 4 PUBLIC HEARINGS 2.Conceptual review of a mixed-use development consisting of 702 residential units and approximately 54,000 square feet of commercial space located in the Manufacturing and Office Zones, with a Mixed-Use Development Overlay and a Special Considerations Overlay. This is a preliminary review for early Planning Commission and public input; no decisions will be made on the project; Project Address: 1160 Laurel Lane. Case #: ARCH-2001-2018, zones O-S and M-MU; Blue Sky Development, applicant Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Representative, Tom Jess, provided an overview of the project and responded to commissioner inquiries Chair Fowler opened the public hearing. Public Comments Niel Dilinder Michelle Mason Karyn Steckling Allan Cooper James Lopes Gary Havas David Brodie Shirley Peterson Bill Peterson Kathy Borlane Brett Cross Preston King Paul Wolff Chair Fowler closed the public hearing The Commission provided the following directional items to be considered upon resubmittal of the project plans: •The project should be revised to consider the Neighborhood Commercial (C-N) zone rather than the Community Commercial (C-C) zone. •The project should consider Medium-High Residential (R-3) zone rather than the High Residential (R-4) zone. Packet Page 2 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 13, 2019 Page 3 of 4 •The project should consider including the Mixed-Use Overlay (MU) zone over the entire site that also incorporates objective design standards. •The project should retain e xisting trees as much as possible and specifically along the perimeter of the property, project plans should address strategies that would sustain the trees during development of the property, to the greatest extent feasible. •Consider the focus of recreation areas and have a specific focus in mind to create a unique element within the site. The adjacent creek should be a feature of the project by incorporating a linear park or community garden. Onsite park space should be increased, and more attention needs to be on where children can play safely. Consider opportunities for inclusion of a dog park. •Consider re-locating the smaller scale townhome buildings closer to Camden Lane to provide a transition from the existing residential developments and the apartment st ructures. •The project should include an internal street network with sidewalks with connectivity to the Sinsheimer Park, adjacent residential neighborhoods, the mixed-use buildings along Laurel Lane, and the railroad bike path. Consider increasing the widths of sidewalks for pedestrians. •Consider a designation of one major entry to provide a sense of entry and place for the development along Laurel Lane for vehicles and pedestrians. •If access through Lexington Court is considered it should be limited to bicycles and pedestrians or emergency vehicle access if determined necessary, the applicant should work directly with homeowners of the adjacent neighborhoods to address concerns regarding any proposal for shared access. •The project sho uld be revised to provide an emphasis on open design, smaller structures with a width of 150 feet , height gradient with shorter buildings along Laurel Lane and the adjacent residential neighborhood and providing parking in smaller groups throughout the site rather than islands surrounded by expansive parking isles. Common shared parking is preferred over individual garage parking. •The apartment structures as designed provides a s ite plan that resembles a hotel development with long expansive corridors, the applicant should consider creating several smaller buildings that incorporate more windows to improve the quality of the units. •Consider relocating the more intensive residential units near railroad, and lower intensity residential units adjacent to the existing neighborhoods. Packet Page 3 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes February 13, 2019 Page 4 of 4 •Re-consider the architecture style to be more compatible with the neighborhood and as a gateway feature to the adjacent historical railroad district. •Resubmittal of project plans should include a traffic study that addresses the build -out of Bullock Lane as part of the Orcutt Area Specific Plan development and the capacity of Laurel Lane. •The noise study should consider noise levels of outdoor areas near the railroad as well as site demolition activities in consideration of the adjacent residential neighborhoods. •Consider alternative demographics for the development of the property in consideration of peak traffic patterns, consider an age restricted community as senior housing is limited in the city. Consider as an alternative in the EIR. •The project should provide as many affordable units as possible, more than what is required. No Action was taken on this item. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3.Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Xzandrea Fowler provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:23 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019 Packet Page 4 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 99 0 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 10, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at 6:01 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Vice-Chair Stevenson. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Vice Chair Stevenson led the Pledge of Allegiance. OATH OF OFFICE City Clerk Purrington administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner Kahn. ROLL CALL Present: Commissioners Robert Jorgensen, Steve Kahn, John McKenzie, Nicholas Quincey, Charles Stevenson, Vice-Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chair Michael Wulkan. Absent: None Staff: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Xzandrea Fowler, Interim Assistant City Attorney Roy Hanley, Recording Secretary Summer Aburashed. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR Vice-Chair Stevenson nominated Commissioner Wulkan for Chair, Commissioner Dandekar seconded; consensus vote was unanimous. Vice-Chair Stevenson nominated Commissioner Dandekar for Vice-Chair, Commissioner Wulkan seconded; consensus vote was unanimous. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA Lori Zahn Steven Bromar Packet Page 5 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019 Page 2 of 5 1. CONSENT AGENDA – CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, CARRIED 7-0-0 to approve the minutes of March 13, 2019, as presented. PUBLIC HEARINGS 2. Project Address: 3985 Broad Street And 660 Tank Farm Road. Case #: ARCH-1486- 2018, EID-1484-2018, SPEC 1482-2018, SBDV-1483-2018, BP-SP, C-C-SF, and C/OS- SP zones; NKT Development LLC and Westmont Development LLC, applicants. Senior Planner Brian Leveille presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Representatives, Carol Florence, Michael O’Rourke provided an overview of the project . The Applicant Representative s, along with Supervising Civil Engineer Hal Hannula, responded to Commission inquires. Chair Wulkan opened the public hearing. Public Comments Kim Love Chair Wulkan closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER JORGENSEN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, CARRIED 7-0-0 to adopt Resolution No. PC1002-2019 entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT THE AIRPORT AREA SPECIFIC PLAN AMENDMENTS AND ASSOCIATED GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONE, VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP, CREEK SETBACK EXCEPTION, AND ARCHITECTURAL DESIGN REVIEW TO ALLOW THE PHASED DEVELOPMENT OF AN ASSISTED LIVING FACILITY AND COMMERCIAL CENTER AS REPRESENTED IN THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED APRIL 10, 2019 (660 TANK FARM ROAD, 3985 BROAD STREET; EID-1484-2018, SPEC-1482-2018, SBVD-1483-2018, ARCH-1486-2018)” with the following modifications: • Add the following condition of approval: Packet Page 6 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019 Page 3 of 5 The project shall make efforts to encourage bicycle and transit users. To this end, the project shall include the following: • Transit – immediately south of the Broad Street ingress/egress (near buildings 5 & 6), the planned sidewalk/landscape area along Broad Street shall be designed to easily accommodate a bus turnout, should such demand arise in the future. Furthermore, the applicant would not object should the transit authority determine such an improvement was warranted. • Bike Racks – the following additional elements shall be installed to attract the use of bicyclists: a) bike racks shall be located as close to building entrances as is practical; b) at each bike each location, protective rain/sun canopies shall be installe d, as well as security lighting. Modify the following Mitigation Measures as shown in strikethrough and underline: BIO-1 Vegetation removal and initial site disturbance for any project elements shall be conducted between September 1st and January 3 1st outside of the nesting season for birds. If vegetation removal is planned for the bird nesting season (February 1st to August 31st), then preconstruction nesting bird surveys shall be required to determine if any active nests would be impacted by project construction. If no active nests are found, and vegetation removal is conducted within 5 days of the survey and is done continuously, then no further mitigation survey work shall be required. Additional surveys during the nesting season shall be conducted as needed if there is any break in vegetation removal, grading and/or construction lasting more than 5 days. If any active nests are found that would be impacted by vegetation removal, grading and/or construction, then the nest sites shall be avoided w ith the establishment of a non- disturbance buffer zone around active nests as determined by a qualified biologist. Nest sites shall be avoided and protected within the non-disturbance buffer zone until the adults and young of the year are no longer reliant on the nest site for survival (have fledged) as determined by a qualified biologist. All workers shall receive training on good housekeeping practices during construction that will discourage nests from being established within the work area (e.g., cover stored pipe ends, cover all equipment being used daily, etc.) A qualified biologist shall regularly walk the construction area to look for nest starts and review site for good housekeeping practices. As such, avoiding disturbance or take of an active nest would reduce potential impacts on nesting birds to a less-than-significant level. N-1 Sound Wall and or Special Building Considerations South Elevation Assisted Living Facility. At the time of submittal of construction plans for the assisted living facility, an acoustical engineering report/analysis will be submitted detailing construction techniques for noise mitigation to ensure interior habitable spaces facing south and to the east facing the loading dock area at Building 1, do not exceed annual CNEL = 45 dBA. The mitigation will most likely be wall, window and door assemblies, or a combination of these, with an enhanced Sound Transmission Class rating to resist the street noise coming from Tank Farm Road. Packet Page 7 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019 Page 4 of 5 • Delete Condition #40. • Consider modifying parking adjacent to the woonerf to be parallel instead of perpendicular. • Consider exploring ways to address noise levels at outdoor areas in the commercial project; especially at buildings 5 & 6. RECESS: The Commission recessed at 8:02 p.m. and reconvened at 8:13 p.m. with all Commissioners present . 3. Project Address: 487 Leff Street. Case #: ARCH-0077-2019, R-2-PD zone; The Housing Authority of the City of San Luis Obispo (HASLO), applicant. Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Applicant Representative s, Pam Ricci and Derek Rod, provided an overview of the project and responded to Commission inquires. Chair Wulkan opened the public hearing. Public Comments None Chair Wulkan closed the public hearing By consensus, the Co mmission recommended to continue the project to a date uncertain and provide direction to the applicant on items to be addressed in the plans submitted for final review. The Commission provided the following directional items to be considered upon resubmittal of the project plans; • Re-consider the scale and mass of the building by reducing the square-footage for compatibility with the neighborhood and surrounding residential developments within the R-2 zone. • Review and address the angled parking as it can be a safety issue for oncoming traffic in proximity to intersections. • Staff shall prepare a statement upon resubmittal of the project that addresses change of uses of proposed building in the future if HASLO moves from property. Packet Page 8 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 10, 2019 Page 5 of 5 • The requested parking reduction shall be considered in conjunction with a parking demand study and transportation demand management plan. • Staff shall prepare a statement upon resubmittal of the project plans that addresses the diagonal street parking and right turn into Beach Street regarding safety and maneuverability. • The proposed sidewalk along the private property in the front of the office development should be accessible by public through an easement . COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3. Agenda Forecast – Community Development Deputy Director Xzandrea Fowler provided an update of upcoming projects and agenda items. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:12 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019 Packet Page 9 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 99 0 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, April 24, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, April 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Mike Wulkan. ROLL CALL Present : Commissioners Robert Jorgensen, Steve Kahn, John McKenzie, Nicholas Quincey, Charles Stevenson, Vice-Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chair Mike Wulkan. Absent: None Staff : Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Xzandrea Fowler, Interim Assistant City Attorney Roy Hanley, Recording Secretary Summer Aburashed. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Wulkan led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None ---End of Public Comment --- BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Housing Programs Update Associate Planner Rachel Cohen presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Public Comments None ---End of Public Comment --- Packet Page 10 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes April 24, 2019 Page 2 of 2 The Commission received an update on the City’s housing programs. No action was taken. The commission suggested looking for small lots subdivisions to increase density. PRESENTATION ITEM 2. Short Range Transit Plan/ Active Transportation Plan - (Multi-modal Objectives) Transit Manager Gamaliel Anguiano and Active Transportation Manager Adam Fukushima made a presentation and responded to Commission inquiries. Public Comments None ---End of Public Comment --- The Commission received an update on the implementation of the City’s Short Range Transit Plan and the status of the Active Transportation Plan. No action was taken. The commissio n would like to see peek numbers in certain areas to see where infrastructure needs to be focused. The commission suggested that extra buses should be focused on commuter trips. The commission would like to see an analysis of other communities’ bus transit systems. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Xzandrea Fowler provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:09 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019 Packet Page 11 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 8, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Mike Wulkan. ROLL CALL Present : Commissioners Robert Jorgensen, Steve Kahn, John McKenzie, Charles Stevenson, Vice-Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chair Mike Wulkan. Absent: Commissioner Nicholas Quincey Staff : Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Fowler, Interim Assistant City Attorney Roy Hanley, City Clerk Teresa Purrington. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Wulkan led the Pledge of Allegiance. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None PUBLIC HEARINGS 1.Project Address: 1121 Montalban Street. Case #: ARCH 2008-2018 & AFFH-2009- 2018, C-T zone; Chris Baranek, applicant. Associate Planner Kyle Bell the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Tom Jess, Arris, Applicants Representative summarized the project and answered Commissioner’s questions. Chair Wulkan opened the public hearing. Public Comments Packet Page 12 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 8, 2019 Page 2 of 3 Amy Joy Chair Wulkan closed the public hearing ACTION: MOTION BY COMMISSIONER KAHN, SECOND BY COMMISSIONER MCKENZIE, CARRIED 4-2-1 (COMMISSIONERS JORGENSEN AND STEVENSON VOTING NO AND COMMISSIONER QUINCEY ABSENT) to adopt a resolution entitled: “A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF A THREE-STORY MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT CONSISTING OF 15 RESIDENTIAL UNITS AND 430 SQUARE FEET OF COMMERCIAL SPACE. THE PROJECT INCLUDES TWO AFFORDABLE HOUSING ALTERNATIVE INCENTIVE REQUESTS FOR A DENSITY BONUS OF 97.5 PERCENT AND RELIEF OF SITE DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS TO ALLOW GROUND FLOOR RESIDENCES WITHIN THE FIRST 50 FEET OF FLOOR AREA ADJACENT TO THE STREET. THE PROJECT IS CATEGORICAL EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW. AS REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED MAY 8, 2019 (1121 MONTALBAN, ARCH-2008-2018 & AFFH-2009-2018)” With the following modifications:  Remove Condition No. 4 Conditions to be added:  The design of proposed structure will incorporate site planning measures and noise attenuating construction techniques that reduces noise exposure to acceptable levels. Exposure in outdoor activity areas must not exceed 65 dB and indoor exposure must not exceed 45 dB consistent with the City’s Noise Ordinance. Plans submitted for construction permits must clearly indicate and describe noise attenuation measures, techniques, and materials, and demonstrates their compliance with noise levels limits.  Plans submitted for a building permit shall replace the fence along the west property line to include a concrete/block wall, subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.  Plans submitted for a building permit shall be restricted to a single door egress from bedrooms rather than the proposed double door, subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.  Plans submitted for a building permit shall provide bike storage for the second and third floor units to be located on the ground floor, subject to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director. PRESENTATION Packet Page 13 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes May 8, 2019 Page 3 of 3 2. Parks and Recreation Element/Master Plan Update, Community Needs Assessment. Senior Planner Shawna Scott presented the staff report and responded to Commission inquiries. Public Comments None. --End of Public Comment--- By consensus, the Commission received an update on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan and General Plan Element Update and associated Community Needs Assessment report. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3. Agenda Forecast – Community Development Deputy Director Xzandrea Fowler provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 8:15 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019 Packet Page 14 City of San Luis Obispo, Council Agenda, City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Minutes - Draft Planning Commission Regular Meeting Wednesday, May 22, 2019 CALL TO ORDER A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to order on Wednesday, May 22, 2019 at 6:02 p.m. in the Council Chamber, located at 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, by Chair Mike Wulkan. ROLL CALL Present : Commissioners Robert Jorgensen, Steve Kahn, John McKenzie, Nicholas Quincey, Charles Stevenson, Vice-Chair Hemalata Dandekar, and Chair Mike Wulkan. Absent: None Staff : Community Development Director Michael Codron, Community Development Deputy Director Fowler, Interim Assistant City Attorney Roy Hanley, Assistant City Attorney Charles Bell Jr. Pledge of Allegiance Chair Wulkan led the Pledge of Allegiance. Introduction of the New Assistant City Attorney Deputy Community Development Director Xzandrea Fowler introduced the New Assistant City Attorney, Charles Bell Jr. PUBLIC COMMENTS ON ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA None ---End Public Comment--- PRESENTATION ITEM 1. Climate Action Plan Update & Monterey Bay Power Update Status Sustainability Manager Chris Read made a presentation and responded to Commission inquiries. Packet Page 15 Planning Commission Meeting Minutes DATE Page 2 of 2 The Commission received a presentation on the Climate Action Plan Update and Monterey Bay Power. No action is being requested from the Commission. Public Comments None. ---End of Public Comment--- The Commission received a status update on the Climate Action Plan and Monterey Bay Power. No action was taken. 2. Energy Reach Code Status Sustainability Manager Chris Read and Chief Building Official Eric Hagen made a presentation and responded to Commission inquiries. Public Comments None. ---End of Public Comment--- The Commission received a presentation on the Energy Reach Code. No action was taken. The commission suggested that a retrofit program or energy audit for older residential structures upon sale should be evaluated. The commission suggested that the City consider collaborating with regional partners to provide a outreach and education campaign. The commission suggested that the City consider development of an incentive program to encourage property owners to invest in solar storage for energy resiliency. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION 3. Agenda Forecast – Deputy Community Development Director Xzandrea Fowler provided an update of upcoming projects. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:18 p.m. The next Regular meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at 6:00 p.m., in the location, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California. APPROVED BY THE PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2019 Packet Page 16