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Shawna, what specifically in this Regulation allows the taller stair
towers? I am reading below in section A, and it says that such
structures shall NOT exceed the maximum allowable height. The
exceptions that are referenced are for EQUIPMENT that is integral to
the building, such as an elevator tower, where the elevator is needed
to access the internal floors of the building, but NOT for a roof deck.
We think there has been a misinterpretation or overly liberal
application of the reg exception in favor of the developer. These
multiple stair towers will be a serious visual impediment, and one
that is unfair to all the neighboring properties whose developers
complied with the height exceptions, including roof deck access.
Allard Jansen & Hannah Devine
251 Bridge Street San Luis Obispo, Ca.
From: Scott, Shawna \[mailto:sscott@slocity.org\]
Sent: Tuesday, September 24, 2019 12:03 PM
To: Allard Jansen <allard@teamaja.com>
Cc: Hannah Devine <hannah@nellcorp.net>
Subject: RE: 279 Bridge Street (Arch-0255-2019 and USE-0526-2019
Hi Allard,
Regarding rooftop uses, the Zoning Regulations states that:
17.70.150 – Rooftop Uses
A. Height. The height of any railings or parapets, exterior stairways, and other access features
such as stairwells or
elevators for access to roof decks shall not exceed the maximum allowable building height for
the structure,
including exceptions allowed by Section 17.70.080 (Height Measurement and Exceptions).
B. Furniture. No furniture or equipment, including chairs, mattresses, couches, recreational
furniture, or other
materials may be placed on any roof, patio cover, carport, shed top, or similar structure, except
for the following.
1. Roof-top equipment, including antennas, satellite dishes, masts, poles, heating, ventilation,
air conditioning
equipment, and similar devices that are designed for roof-top installation, and were lawfully
installed, may
remain on the roof as long as they are properly maintained.
2. Furniture or other equipment may be placed on a roof deck or other similar place that was
lawfully designed
and created for such use. All such furniture and accessories located on a roof deck shall be
secured as
necessary to prevent wind damage or dislocation.
The roof top uses are also subject to regulations in Zoning Regulations Section 17.70.050
(Edge Conditions):
4. Rooftop Open Spaces. The minimum required setback for any rooftop open space shall be
increased by 10
feet on the building side facing an adjacent zone receiving transition. All such permitted rooftop
open spaces
and terraces shall incorporate features that guard against noise impacts on adjacent properties
located within
a zone receiving transition consistent with standards set forth in Chapter 9.12 (Noise Control) of
the Municipal
Code.
The project, as proposed, does meet these standards; however, this is a discretionary review
action and the Planning Commission will consider your correspondence and comments
regarding the rooftop uses. In addition to Planning Commission review of written
correspondence, you can also have someone in attendance read your letter or comments
during public comment.
Thank you,
Shawna Scott
Senior Planner
Community Development
919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-3218
E sscott@slocity.org
T 805.781.7176
slocity.org