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Planning Commission Minutes
October 26, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Justin Cooley, Commissioner Emily Francis,
Commissioner Dave Houghton, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Juan Munoz-Morris, Vice Chair Steve Kahn
Planning
Commissioners
Absent:
Commissioner Michael Hopkins
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Assistant
City Attorney Markie Kersten, Housing Policy & Programs
Manager Teresa McClish, Megan Wilbanks, Deputy City Clerk
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1. CALL TO ORDER
A Regular Meeting of the San Luis Obispo Planning Commission was called to
order on October 26, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Vice Chair Kahn.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks administered the Oath of Office to newly
appointed Planning Commissioners, Justin Cooley and David Houghton.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR DUE TO AN UNSCHEDULED VACANCY
As required by the Planning Commission Bylaws, in the event of an unscheduled
vacancy of the Chair position, the Commission must elect a member to serve as
Chair for the duration of the unexpired term, ending April 1, 2023.
Motion By Commissioner Francis
Second By Commissioner Jorgensen
To elect Steve Kahn to the position of Chair to serve the duration of the
unexpired term, ending April 1, 2023.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Cooley, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Houghton,
Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Vice Chair Kahn
Absent (1): Commissioner Hopkins
CARRIED (6 to 0)
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As the current Vice Chair, Steve Kahn, was elected to the Chair position, the
Planning Commission held an additional election for the position of Vice Chair.
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Munoz-Morris
To elect Michael Hopkins to the position of Vice Chair to serve the duration of the
unexpired term, ending April 1, 2023.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Cooley, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Houghton,
Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Vice Chair Kahn
Absent (1): Commissioner Hopkins
CARRIED (6 to 0)
4. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
5. CONSENT
Motion By Commissioner Cooley
Second By Commissioner Munoz-Morris
To approve Consent Item 5a and 5b.
Ayes (6): Commissioner Cooley, Commissioner Francis, Commissioner Houghton,
Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner Munoz-Morris, and Chair Kahn
Absent (1): Vice Chair Hopkins
CARRIED (6 to 0)
5.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
To approve the Planning Commission Minutes of September 14, 2022.
5.b (GENP-0553-2022) GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY REPORT FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF EASEMENTS REQUIRED FOR THE MID-HIGUERA
BYPASS PROJECT
Adopt a Draft Resolution determining General Plan Conformance for the
acquisition of permanent and temporary easements required to complete
the Mid-Higuera Bypass Project (GENP-0553-2022).
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*Chair Kahn reordered the agenda to hear Item 7a, Informational Presentation on "The
Link" Project, next, then Item 6a, Study Session on General Plan Climate Adaptation
and Safety Element Update. The minutes have been reordered to reflect this change,
but the original numbering remains the same.
7. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
7.a INFORMATIONAL PRESENTATION ON "THE LINK" PROJECT
LOCATED AT 276 TANK FARM ROAD (SPEC-0451-2022, GENP-0449-
2022, EID-0450-2022)
Community Development Director Michael Codron introduced the item
and provided a brief history on the proposed project. Covelop, Inc.
representative, Damien Mavis, and Stephen Peck, Peck Planning
Development, provided a presentation on a proposed new specific plan
area located along Tank Farm Road called “The Link”.
Chair Kahn opened Public Comment
Public Comments:
Manley McNinch
Scott Zimmerman
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Kahn closed Public Comment
Action: Informational item only, no formal action taken.
6. STUDY SESSION
6.a GENP-0436-2022 STUDY SESSION ON GENERAL PLAN CLIMATE
ADAPTATION AND SAFETY ELEMENT UPDATE
Sustainability Manager Chris Read and Housing & Policy Programs
Manager Teresa McClish presented the staff report and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Chair Kahn opened Public Comment
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Kahn closed Public Comment
Action: The Planning Commission received a presentation on the
Workshop Draft of the General Plan Climate Adaptation and Safety
Element Update, including the Draft Hazards and Vulnerability’s Report,
and reviewed draft vision, goals, policies, and programs.
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7. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
7.b STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Housing Policy & Programs Manager Teresa McClish provided an update
of upcoming projects.
The November 9, 2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting will
be canceled.
A Special Meeting will be held on November 16, 2022 to review a
mixed-use project at 1422 Monterey Street (ARCH-0020-2022,
AFFH-0021-2022). The Commission will also discuss Planning
Commission goals for the 2023-25 Financial Plan.
The November 23, 2022 Planning Commission Regular Meeting
will be canceled.
Tentatively scheduled for the December 14, 2022 Special Meeting,
the Commission will review the General Plan Climate Adaptation
and Safety Element Update (GENP-0436-2022) and the Access
Parking Management Plan.
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 8:07 p.m. The Planning Commission will hold a
Special Meeting on November 16, 2022 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council
Chambers at City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo. The Regular
Meetings of November 9, 2022 and November 23, 2022 will be canceled.
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APPROVED BY PLANNING COMMISSION: XX/XX/2022
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