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Planning Commission Minutes
May 11, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Emily Francis, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Juan Munoz-Morris, Commissioner Mike Wulkan,
Vice Chair Steve Kahn, Chair Nick Quincey
Planning
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Michael Hopkins
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy
Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Assistant City
Attorney Markie Kersten, 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 May 11, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Quincey.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
3. CONSENT
3.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - APRIL 27, 2022 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Munoz-Morris
To approve the minutes of the April 27, 2022, Planning Commission
Meeting.
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Ayes (6): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Jorgensen,
Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Commissioner Wulkan, Vice Chair Kahn,
and Chair Quincey
Absent (1): Commissioner Hopkins
CARRIED (6 to 0)
4. PUBLIC HEARING
4.a 1701 MONTEREY ST. (USE-0103-2022) REQUEST TO ESTABLISH A
MULTI-VENDOR FACILITY THAT INCLUDES A BAR/TAVERN,
RESTAURANT, COMMERCIAL RECREATION, GENERAL RETAIL,
INDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND FOOD TRUCKS
Associate Planner Hannah Hanh presented the staff report, specifically
addressed the issues of noise, light spillover, creek impact, increased
traffic, and roadway improvements for bicyclists, that were brought up in
public comment received prior to the meeting, and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Applicant representative, George Peterson, presented an overview of the
project as a community hub and responded to questions raised.
Chair Quincey opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
Steve Hansen
Bob Lucas
Rick Chapman
Scott Dubrul
Marina Weber
Kelsea Weber
Hana Novak
PJ Novotny
Cindy Vix
Lea Brooks
James Dantona
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Quincey closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Commissioner Munoz-Morris
Second By Commissioner Jorgensen
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Adopt the Draft Resolution approving the project, based on modified
findings and subject to the modified conditions of approval.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING
COMMISSION APPROVING A MINOR USE PERMIT TO ESTABLISH A
MULTI-VENDOR FACILITY THAT INCLUDES A BAR/TAVERN,
RESTAURANT, COMMERCIAL RECREATION, GENERAL RETAIL,
INDOOR LIVE ENTERTAINMENT, AND FOOD TRUCKS IN THE
TOURIST COMMERCIAL ZONE WITH SPECIAL CONSIDERATIONS
OVERLAY AND CONSERVATION OPEN SPACE ZONE. THE PROJECT
INCLUDES A PARKING REDUCTION REQUEST TO REPLACE SIX (6)
PARKING SPACES WITH 30 BICYCLE SPACES. THE PROJECT IS
CATEGORICALLY EXEMPT FROM ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW; AS
REPRESENTED IN THE STAFF REPORT AND ATTACHMENTS DATED
MAY 11, 2022 (1701 MONTEREY STREET, USE-0103-2022)" with the
following modifications and additions:
- Modify Section 2: Environmental Review. The project is categorically
exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA) described in Sections 15301 (Existing Facilities) and 15332
(In-Fill Development) of the CEQA Guidelines. The project is exempt
under Section 15301 because it operates within an existing
development with negligible expansion of the former retail use due to
code requirements and conditions that address potential impacts
related to traffic, noise, lighting, etc. to less than a significant level. The
project is also exempt under Section 15332 because it is consistent
with applicable General Plan policies and Zoning Regulations, is
located on a site that is less than five acres in size (3.63 acres)
surrounded by other urban uses (existing hotels/motels, res taurant,
service station, and vehicle repair services), and is not a habitat for
endangered, rare, or threatened species because it is a developed
urban site. Approval of the project will not result in any significant
effects relating to (1) traffic because the Traffic Division reviewed the
project and determined that the proposed uses would not generate a
number of trips that substantially exceeds trips associated with the
former retail use (approximately 30 additional peak PM trips); (2) noise
because proposed uses will occur within the project building and
enclosed outdoor areas, which are buffered by existing buildings and
accessory structures onsite. Proposed uses will occur a minimum of
180 feet away from the top of bank and approximately 250 feet away
from the nearest residential property line to the south. The project shall
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comply with the noise thresholds outlined in the noise ordinance for the
C-T zone, which are 60 dBA from 10 p.m. – 7:00 a.m. and 65 dBA from
7:00 a.m. – 10:00 p.m. To ensure ongoing compliance, Conditions
#10–15 include limitations on indoor live entertainment and outdoor
activities; (3) air quality because construction-related emissions
associated with the project are temporary and limited to minor
improvements to the project building and parking area. In addition,
operation of the uses would not generate emissions that exceed
thresholds outlined in the Climate Action Plan; or (4) water quality
because the project is not proposing access to the creek. In addition,
Condition #9 requires that any liquid discharge from the food trucks
shall be contained and properly disposed of by the applicant. Lastly,
the site is served by all required utilities and public services.
- Modify Condition No. 25: The property owner shall enter into an open
space agreement with the City to dedicate a portion of the commercial
lot which lies within the C/OS zone as an open space easement. Prior
to building permit issuance, the open space agreement shall be
recorded in the office of the County Recorder.
- Add new Condition: Submit a line-of-sight analysis to confirm that the
existing building is not visible from residential neighbors across the
creek to the south. If it is visible, provide screening to restore and
enhance the creekside vegetation.
- Add new Condition: Plans submitted for a building permit shall identify
the location of commercial loading areas and hours of operation.
- Add new Condition: Provide a barrier at the rear of the site to block
visibility of the parking area from residential neighbors across the creek
to the south, to the satisfaction of the Community Development
Director.
Ayes (5): Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Jorgensen,
Commissioner Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Kahn, and Chair Quincey
Noes (1): Commissioner Wulkan
Absent (1): Commissioner Hopkins
CARRIED (5 to 1)
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5. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
5.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided an update
of upcoming projects.
6. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:08 p.m. The next Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for May 25, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2022
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