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Planning Commission Minutes
April 12, 2023, 6:00 p.m.
Council Chambers, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo
Planning
Commissioners
Present:
Commissioner Dave Houghton, Commissioner Bob Jorgensen,
Commissioner Steve Kahn, Commissioner Lindsay Ringer,
Commissioner Eric Tolle, Vice Chair Justin Cooley, Chair Juan
Munoz-Morris
City Staff Present: Community Development Director Michael Codron, Deputy
Community Development Director Tyler Corey, Deputy City
Attorney Sadie Symens, 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 April 12, 2023 at 6:03 p.m. in the Council Chambers at City Hall, 990
Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, by Chair Kahn.
2. OATH OF OFFICE
Deputy City Clerk Megan Wilbanks administered the Oath of Office to Lindsay
Ringer and Eric Tolle.
3. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE CHAIR
As required by the Planning Commission Bylaws, the Planning Commission held
the annual election of Chair and Vice Chair to a one -year term.
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Houghton
Elect Juan Munoz-Morris to the position of Chair for a one-year term.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris CARRIED (7 to 0)
Motion By Commissioner Jorgensen
Second By Commissioner Houghton
Elect Justin Cooley to the position of Vice Chair for a one-year term.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris CARRIED (7 to 0)
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The Planning Commission recessed briefly to seat the new Chair and Vice Chair. Chair
Munoz-Morris took over the meeting from this point.
4. PUBLIC COMMENT FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA
Public Comment:
None
--End of Public Comment--
5. CONSENT
Motion By Commissioner Kahn
Second By Vice Chair Cooley
To approve Consent Item 5a and 5b.
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen, Commissioner
Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (7 to 0)
5.a CONSIDERATION OF MINUTES - MARCH 22, 2023 PLANNING
COMMISSION MINUTES
Approve the Planning Commission minutes of March 22, 2023.
5.b 1106 WALNUT ST. (GENP-0144-2023) GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY
REPORT FOR THE ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY FOR CITY
GOVERNMENT OFFICES
Adopt a Draft Resolution determining General Plan Conformance for the
acquisition of property located at 1106 Walnut Street for City Offices
(GENP-0144-2023).
"A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION
DETERMINING GENERAL PLAN CONFORMANCE FOR THE
ACQUISITION OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1106 WALNUT FOR CITY
GOVERNMENT OFFICES THAT IS EXEMPT FROM CEQA PER
SECTION 15061(B)(3) THE GENERAL RULE AS REPRESENTED IN
THE PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT AND
ATTACHMENTS DATED APRIL 12, 2023 (1106 WALNUT ST., GENP-
0144-2023)"
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6. PUBLIC HEARINGS
6.a REVIEW OF COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE TO THE SUBDIVISION
REGULATIONS, TITLE 16 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE
Senior Planner Brian Leveille presented the staff report and responded to
Commission inquiries.
Chair Munoz-Morris opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
None
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Munoz-Morris closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Vice Chair Cooley
Second By Commissioner Houghton
Adopt a Draft Resolution recommending the City Council introduce and
adopt an Ordinance repealing and replacing Title 16 (Subdivision
Regulations) of the Municipal Code for a comprehensive update to the
Subdivision Regulations.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE REPEALING
AND REPLACING TITLE 16 (SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS) OF THE
MUNICIPAL CODE FOR A COMPREHENSIVE UPDATE OF THE
SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS"
Ayes (6): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen,
Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Tolle, Vice Chair Cooley, and Chair
Munoz-Morris
Noes (1): Commissioner Ringer
CARRIED (6 to 1)
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6.b REVIEW OF CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY ZONES EXPANSION TO
INCLUDE THE RECENTLY ANNEXED FIERO LANE – CLARION
COURT AND EAST AIRPORT AREAS (RZ-0118-2023)
Cannabis Business Coordinator Alex Fuchs presented the staff report and
responded to Commission inquiries.
Chair Munoz-Morris opened the Public Hearing
Public Comments:
Deborah Denker
--End of Public Comment--
Chair Munoz-Morris closed the Public Hearing
Motion By Commissioner Kahn
Second By Commissioner Ringer
Adopt a Draft Resolution recommending City Council introduce and adopt
an Ordinance expanding the Cannabis Business Overlay Zones to include
the recently annexed Fiero Lane – Clarion Court and the East Airport
Areas of the Airport Area Specific Plan.
"A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING THE CITY
COUNCIL INTRODUCE AND ADOPT AN ORDINANCE EXPANDING
THE CANNABIS BUSINESS OVERLAY ZONES (RZ-0118-2023)"
Ayes (7): Commissioner Houghton, Commissioner Jorgensen,
Commissioner Kahn, Commissioner Ringer, Commissioner Tolle, Vice
Chair Cooley, and Chair Munoz-Morris
CARRIED (7 to 0)
7. COMMENT AND DISCUSSION
7.a STAFF UPDATES AND AGENDA FORECAST
Deputy Community Development Director Tyler Corey provided the
following update:
On April 26, 2023, the Planning Commission will consider the following
as Consent Items: General Plan Conformity Report for the Capital
Improvement Plan of the 2023-25 Financial Plan (GENP-0174-2023);
General Plan Conformity Report for the acquisition of property by the
County of San Luis Obispo for future Airport facility use (1130
Farmhouse Ln. and 1138 Farmhouse Ln., GENP-0142-2023).
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Currently, staff does not anticipate any items coming before the
Planning Commission on May 10, 2023 or May 24, 2023. If necessary,
the Clerk's Office will publish a notice of cancellation one week prior to
the meeting date(s).
8. ADJOURNMENT
The meeting was adjourned at 7:10 p.m. The n ext Regular Meeting of the
Planning Commission is scheduled for April 26, 2023 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/2023
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