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Home My WebLink About09/06/1988, C-6 - SPECIAL CONSIDERATION (""S"") ZONING FOR THE UPPER MONTEREY STREET AREA."�� ►�►►i�lllllll�p °liUlU City of San LUIS OBISPO CMUNCIL, &GEn I__ X501 _" MEETING DATE /_� -"4i ITEM MB Development Director By: Terry Sanville � SUBJECT: Special Consideration ( "S ") Zoning for the Upper Monterey Street Area. CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt resolution initiating the rezoning of property along the the east side of north Monterey Street from C -T (Tourist - Commercial) to C -T -S (Tourist - Commercial - Special Considerations). THE SITUATION As part of the public comment period at its August 2nd meeting, the City Council received the attached letter signed by residents of the San Luis Drive neighborhood. The letter expresses concern with the impact that tourist commercial development along Monterey Street has on adjoining residential areas on San Luis Drive. The residents want: 1. The zoning along Monterey Street to be changed to include an "S" overlay designation (which requires Planning Commission approval of all new projects); 2. Additional notification of development proposals; 3. Environmental studies to be conducted that evaluate the cumulative effects of development; and 4. Guidelines that direct future development to be incorporated into the general plan. EVALUATION An ordinance rezoning this area to apply the "S" designation could also include criteria that directs the site design of new projects. Environmental studies could be done as part of the this rezoning proposal. Part of the existing tourist area (the Quality Suites Motel and the Standard Motors property) is already zoned C -T -S. Frontage properties west of the creek are mostly developed. There is some redevelopment potential, however, -- eg. the Motel Inn at the north end and the Standard Motors property. The entire area shown on the attached map would be included in this amendment proposal so that site design criteria might be consistently applied. The zoning of this area was discussed in detail in the late 1970's. We anticipate that both commercial property owners and residents of San Luis Drive will actively participate in the rezoning hearings. The zoning process will also allow the city to consider related zoning issues such as creek corridor preservation and community trail systems linking city areas with parks. SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS: None. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING AN ACTION New projects would continue to be subject to architectural review. In most cases, Planning Commission approval of a use permit for new projects would not be required. RECOMMENDATION: Adopt attached resolution. Attached: Resolution initiating rezoning. @-� -/ RESOLUTION NO (1988 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO INITIATING THE REZONING OF PROPERTY ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF NORTH MONTEREY STREET FROM C -T (Commercial Tourist) TO C -T -S (Commercial- Tourist - Special Consideration) WHEREAS, residents Of San Luis Drive are concerned about the impact that tourist commercial development may have on their properties; and WHEREAS, the city wants to ensure that development occurs that is compatible with its setting and avoids creating significant environmental problems; and WHEREAS, the city is concerned about the preservation of San Luis Obispo Creek area and its possible use as passive open space with limited public access. NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1: The City hereby initiates the rezoning of property on the east side of North Monterey Street as shown on attached Exhibit "A" from C -T to C -T -S. SECTION 2: The Community Development Department is directed to include within the proposed zoning ordinance, criteria that will help direct the site design of new commercial projects within the area shown on Exhibit "A." SECTION 3: The City Clerk shall notify affected residents along San Luis Drive and affected owners of commercial property along Monterey Street that this rezoning action has been initiated. On motion of , seconded by . and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was adopted this _ day of 1988. Ron Dunin, Mayor ATTEST Pamela Voges, City Clerk C- Resolution No. (1988 Scrics) APPROVED: City Administrative Officer City orney Community Development Director C -4_3 Ro v , A U Q U S t 1, 1988 T0: The City Council FROM: San Luis Drive Neighborhood Deer- Ccunci 1 . lembers: As propert % owners in t•hr. ;.�rl LUI.- Dr.,.ve nei.ghborh_-c.;Q, wE WOUl d .like to be placed on ycnur agenda as sJon a: p:;' °. i b.L L9, =Or th. 0 pUrpc:,se of expr=ssi.ng the followinn cOilct ?rns: 1. Re- designate the Commercial - Tourist zoning along up- per Monterey Street to a Commercial- Tourist - Sensitive zone. 2. Mandatory notification via mail to all property own- ers abutting a C -T property when a. plans are submitted for development b. the ARC -reviews such plo.ns c. plans are revised during the project 3. Environmental impact studies MUST be done to deter- mine the CUMULATIVE effects of the last three devel- opments (Apple Farm, Quality Suites & 1951 Monterey) a. to include traffic, services and the sensitive creek b. to set up guidelines so these three projects will adhere to stated needs c. to direct future.developments along these same guidelines d. to include these..guideline.s'in the General Flan We request that each of you visit our backyards to observe how these projects have intruded upon, and degraded our neighborhood's character. Respectfully submitted by: Z : 71u.c 71L I/12 0 K5�¢ C��. � � �. � . �•� � � 3 � �.,.,,, law ,s-9�� S w . � Y ]Cif L } x,+,F ;.y'� H'.^.:YC. 'W'1aSr0�` `siC:vS.:. .. S`.. .., Y.. :a ?..!tu ..sue_. DUnin r.c)gczi- Piquet,Citv Attorney Architectural Review Commission 2 62.0e,4. TO: The City Council FROM: San Luis Dri v6, Nt: - .-i :x;-J. 'Dr, h ood Lir_,a::r GulI_incil Melmbwr =_: c, Fir _. ...:are Lu.i.s 1;._......;•.:, :;.::,, �.. '! U Y" a Li Ef l 1 :.q • 7 i.; ..' the puri!t.,sC ._;T _�;;i:_rl:,,._....� I t s _-,.. .., _,. _;,, 1. Re- desior - ate the i:;f+mrrl rc:ial- Tourist zoning along Up- per Monterey SLrecat to a Comrtlerci t].- Touris'. -Sensi t.i. �e zone„ Mandatory noti.ri.cation via mail to all property own- ers abutting a C -•T property when a. plans are submitted for- de•:lalopment b. the ARC -reviews SUCK plans c. plans are revised during the project- 3. Environmental impact Studies MUST be done to deter- mine the CUMULFll1'JE effects of the last three deve].- opments (Apple Farnt, G).uality Suites & 1951 Monterey? a. to include traffic, services and the sensitive creek b. to set up guidelines so these three projects will adhere to stated needs c. to direct future developments along these same guidelines d. to include these guidelines in the General Flan We request that each of you visit our backyards to observe how these projects have intruded upon, and degraded Our nleighborhood's character. Respectfully submitted by: �7 ,�� 1� A:`-00L zop / r -7 qr r O&OL/ 40. Ins- 16 1.1 t S: C: t U r- a E�• Q W 0 1 O(w 40 a 7 C, ci C4--�