HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 3a. 02-23-2022 PC Draft Minutes
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Planning Commission Minutes
February 23, 2022, 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, and Chair Bob Jorgensen
Planning
Commissioners
Absent:
Vice Chair Nick Quincey
City Staff Present: Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant
City Attorney Markie Jorgensen, 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 February 23, 2022 at 6:01 p.m. by Chair Jorgensen with Commissioners
present via teleconference.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - FEBRUARY 9, 2022 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Planning Commission Minutes of February 9, 2022.
Motion By Commissioner Dandekar
Second By Commissioner Francis
Ayes (6): Commissioner Dandekar, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner
Hopkins, Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Wulkan, and Chair Jorgensen
Absent (1): Vice Chair Quincey
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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4. PUBLIC HEARINGS
4.a 1166 HIGUERA ST. (ARCH-0511-2021) REVIEW OF AN OUTDOOR
DINING VENUE CONSISTING OF RETROFITTED SHIPPING
CONTAINERS TO SERVE FOOD AND BEVERAGES
Commissioner Hopkins recused himself from the Item due to employer conflict.
Associate Planner Kyle Bell presented the staff report and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Applicant Paul Tompkins, and applicant representatives, Scott Martin,
Principal of RRM Design, and Architect Kyle Murray, provided a brief
overview of the project, including a description of the "temporary"
designation of the project and described the fit of the proposed eclectic
design, and responded to questions raised.
Chair Jorgensen opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Jorgensen closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Commissioner Dandekar
Second By Commissioner Kahn
Adopt the Resolution approving the project as consistent with the General
Plan, Community Design Guidelines, and Zoning Regulations subject to
findings and conditions of approval.
“A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT OF AN OUTDOOR
DINING VENUE CONSISTING OF RETROFITTED SHIPPING
CONTAINERS TO SERVE FOOD AND BEVERAGES. THE PROJECT
INCLUDES A 60% PARKING REDUCTION TO REDUCE THE
REQUIRED PARKING TO 16 SPACES, WHERE 40 PARKING SPACES
WOULD NORMALLY BE REQUIRED. PROJECT IS CATEGORICALLY
EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AS REPRESENTED IN
THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED FEBRUARY 23,
2022 (1166 HIGUERA STREET, ARCH-0511-2021).”
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Ayes (5): Commissioner Dandekar, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Wulkan, and Chair Jorgensen
Recused (1): Commissioner Hopkins
Absent (1): Vice Chair Quincey
CARRIED (5 to 0)
5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy City Clerk Kevin Christian reviewed the strategy and timeline for
going back to in-person public meetings. Deputy Community Development
Director Tyler Corey provided an update of upcoming projects.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:01 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission meeting, scheduled for March 9, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. has
been cancelled. The next meeting will be the Regular Meeting scheduled for
March 23, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. via teleconference.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/202X
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