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Planning Commission Minutes
December 8, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Teleconference - Broadcast via Webinar
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Hemalata Dandekar, Commissioner Emily
Francis, Commissioner Michael Hopkins, Commissioner Steve
Kahn, Commissioner Mike Wulkan, Vice Chair Nick Quincey,
Chair Bob Jorgensen
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy
Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant City
Attorney Markie Jorgensen, and Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on December 8, 2021, at 6:02 p.m. by Chair Jorgensen with
Commissioners present via teleconference.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Deputy City Clerk Christian administered the Oath of Office to Commissioner
Emily Francis.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
4. CONSENT
4.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - NOVEMBER 17, 2021, PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of November 17, 2021.
Motion By Commissioner Wulkan
Second By Commissioner Dandekar
To approve the Minutes of the November 17, 2021 Planning Commission
Minutes with a clerical change to Item 4a, Condition #68.
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Ayes (6): Commissioner Dandekar, Commissioner Hopkins,
Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Wulkan, Vice Chair Quincey, and
Chair Jorgensen
Abstained (1): Commissioner Francis
CARRIED (6 to 0)
5. PUBLIC HEARINGS
5.a 1320 ROUNDHOUSE ST. REVIEW OF THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT PREPARED FOR THE LOSSAN RAIL CORRIDOR
AGENCY’S CENTRAL COAST LAYOVER FACILITY
Senior Planner Brian Leveille introduced the item, reviewed previous
meetings held on the item and alerted the commission that the intent for
this meeting is to allow the public and Commission to provide input to the
project team on the Draft EIR.
LOSSAN Rail Corridor Agency representatives James Campbell and Tim
Gnibus presented an overview of the Central Coast Layover Facility
project, reviewed the EIR process of which this meeting is a portion,
addressed issues concerning noise, air-pollution, biological and historical
resources, and responded to questions.
Chair Jorgensen opened the public hearing.
Public Comments:
Pete Rodgers, SLOCOG Director
Noted that the project is supported by SLOCOG. Additionally noted
support for bike path and crossings at Francis and Roundhouse.
Lea Brooks
Questioned when the bike trail would be built, noting it isn't clear if it is in
Phase 1 or as part of Landscaping. Also questioned how the desired
crossings would be initiated.
Helene Finger
Proposed including acknowledgement that the planned fencing creates a
barrier and believes that an appropriate cost-effective mitigation is an at-
grade crossing of the tracks at Francis.
Kizen Sugano
Desires more information justifying the selected location versus
alternatives given the recent increase in housing nearby.
--End of Public Comment--
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Chair Jorgensen closed the public hearing.
The Commission discussed the item and provided the following comments
for inclusion on the Draft EIR:
Commissioner Wulkan:
Hazardous Materials Impact discussion HAZ - 1: Clarify if mitigation
applies to daily operation or just construction.
Noise Impact discussion NV-3: Parking of trains to block and mitigate
noise impacts from trains being worked on only applies to later phases
of the project. What about the initial Phases when additional trains in
later phases won’t be there to block the noise?
How will noise from the wash track to the west be mitigated for the
residential units to the west. There are several multi-family buildings
and two were pointed out in the EIR subject to noise impacts, one is an
eight unit building and one is a 20-unit building. How will the noise be
mitigated to those buildings since the wash track will only partially be
blocked by the buildings in the project? This was not explained in the
EIR and should be.
Transportation – Two concerns about conclusions in the EIR. What is
the basis for the conclusion the planned grade separated crossing at
Roundhouse planned to connect to Bishop St. would not be precluded
by the proposed project? There was no basis or discussion on the
feasibility of completing the crossing. It does not appear possible to get
a road, bike path, or pedestrian path in from Roundhouse over such a
short distance. The same goes with the crossing at Francis Ave. Can
that be accomplished with the security fencing. How does the project
not preclude that future crossing at Francis?
Consistency with plans – Commission indicated desire to see more on
building designs in previous review. No design or conceptual design of
buildings provided in the DEIR. How will the project be consistent with
the Railroad District Plan as no building design is included?
Commissioner Dandekar:
LOSSAN should invest resources on a strategy for the interpretive
elements about the historic roundhouse feature. A significant amount
of information is available. The Roundhouse is a focal point to
understand what went on at this place. Hopes there is significant
follow up in what actually gets built and that money is put into the
interpretive side of things.
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Final comments for inclusion are due by December 20, 2021, 5:00 p.m.
Written comments may be mailed to:
James Campbell, Operations Officer
600 S. Main St., City of Orange, CA 92863
Emailed comments to:
capitolprojects@lossan.org
Include "CCLF" in the subject line
6. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
6.a SENATE BILL 9 PRESENTATION
Community Development Director Michael Codron introduced the item
and summarized the various existing City guidelines that have a
relationship with SB9 requirements, including the recently adopted
Objective Design Standards. Housing Policy and Programs Manager
Teresa McClish presented the staff report and responded to Commission
inquiries.
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
The Commission discussed the item but took no action as this was an
informational presentation.
6.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided an update
of upcoming projects.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:21 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission meeting is scheduled for January 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via
teleconference.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/202X
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