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Home My WebLink About07/05/1988, 3 - GP/CR 1368: GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING TO CHANGE THE LAND USE ELEMENT MAP FROM INTERIM CONSERVATION/OPEN SPACE TO LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND TO ADJUST THE URBAN RESERVE LINE AND ZONING BOUNDARY, FOR A 7.5-ACRE PARCEL BEYOND THE MEETING AGENDA iIIIIII� VIII 3- III�IIIII�IIP��II city of san lugs o8Ispo DA - mL S -a ITEM # momCOUNCIL GENDA REPORT -5-88 FROM Michael Multari,�Community Development Director Prepared by: Judith Lautner.� SUBJECT: GP/CR 1368: General plan amendment and rezoning to change the land use element map from Interim Conservation/Open Space to Low-density Residential, and to adjust the urban reserve line and zoning boundary, for a 7.5-acre parcel beyond the southerly end of Royal Way. CAO RECOMMENDATION: Adopt a resolution changing the general plan map and introduce an ordinance amending the zoning map, as recommended by the Planning Commission. BACKGROUND: DISCUSSION The site is zoned R-1-S (low-density residential), and designated "Interim Conservation/Open Space" on the land use element map. The Land Use Element map says that Interim Conservation/Open Space "is the designation given areas which will be kept open until urbanization is appropriate, such as the expansion areas outside the present city limits. Specific proposals for these areas must be approved along with the change to an urban land use designation." The council in 1983 changed the zoning map for the site to R-1-S, as part of the city's Hillside Planning Program, and changed the general plan map to Interim Conservation/Open Space, with an urban reserve line roughly defined by natural features (slope boundaries, creek centerline). The tentative map for a subdivision was approved for the site and adjacent property to the south (a total of 11.27 acres) on March 15, 1988. A "specific proposal" has therefore been approved. The total subdivision involved dedication of an open space easement over the steeper portions of the property, adjacent to the city limits, and will include improvements to the scarred hillside and the creek tributary. The open space easement line follows closely the existing zoning boundary between R-1-S and C/OS-40, which is identical to the urban reserve line (URL), which defines the limit for development in the city. The council initiated an amendment to the general plan land use map and zoning map on March 15, to change the general plan map designation to "Low-Density Residential", and to adjust the zoning boundary and URL to the more accurately-defined open space easement line. On May 25, 1988, the Planning Commission reviewed this item and unanimously recommended approval. This is largely a "clean-up" item, reflecting earlier action approving the tract and concurrent open space easements. 3- 1 ��►►►�in►►��Iflllllllli°��UIII city Of San Luis OBISp0 loom COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT GP/CR 1368 Page 2 SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS Environmental: The environmental initial study uncovered no significant environmental impacts that could not be mitigated. Fiscal: The change in map designation will allow development of Tract 1438, which includes open space easements and an easement over the creek for maintenance purposes. The city will not be responsible for maintenance of the open space areas. The city routinely provides maintenance for all creek areas where it has access. The easement will formalize access for this purpose. Expenses from doing this work are not expected to be significantly different than those currently incurred. CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TAKING THE RECOMMENDED ACTION If the council denies the amendment, the final map for the approved subdivision will not be approved, and the subdivision will not be developed. The property owner will not be able to develop the site until the zoning map is consistent with the general plan map. RECOMMENDATION Adopt a resolution changing the general plan map and introduce an ordinance amending the zoning map, as recommended by the Planning Commission. Attached: Vicinity map Draft resolution Draft ordinance Environmental initial study 3- � ORDINANCE NO. (1988 Series) AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONE MAP OF THE CITY TO ADJUST THE ZONING BOUNDARY BETWEEN THE R-1-S AND THE C/OS-40 ZONES BEYOND THE SOUTHERLY END OF ROYAL WAY (GP/CR 1368) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have held hearings to consider an appropriate zoning boundary on the property in accordance with Section 65800 et. seq. of the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the proposed zoning boundary is consistent with the general plan; and WHEREAS, the rezoning has been evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the city's Environmental Impact Guidelines, and a negative declaration has been granted by the city; and WHEREAS, the proposed zoning boundary promotes the public health, safety, and general welfare. BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows: SECTION 1. Following the city's Environmental Guidelines, the project's negative declaration is hereby affirmed. SECTION 2. That the zoning boundary between the Conservation/Open Space and Low-Density Residential zones on property at 2000 Royal Way be adjusted to be coincidental with the open space casement lines for approved tentative tract 1438, as shown on the attached zoning map. SECTION 3. This ordinance, together with the ayes and noes, shall be published once in full, at least three (3) days prior to its final passage, in the Telegram-Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in said city, and the same shall go into effect at the expiration of thirty (30) days after its said passage. 3-5 Ordinance No. (1988 Series) Page 2 INTRODUCED AND PASSED TO PRINT by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo, at it meeting held on the day of 1988, on motion of seconded by , and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: 1� ity A ministrative Officer City torney Community Development Director RESOLUTION NO. (1988 Series) A RESOLUTION OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO AMENDING THE LAND USE ELEMENT MAP FROM INTERIM CONSERVATION/OPEN SPACE TO LOW-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL, AND ADJUSTING THE URBAN RESERVE LINE, FOR PROPERTY BEYOND THE SOUTHERLY END OF ROYAL WAY (GP/CR 1368) WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and City Council have held hearings to consider amendment to the General Plan Land Use Element Map in compliance with the Government Code; and WHEREAS, the amendment has been evaluated in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the city's Environmental Impact Procedures and Guidelines, and the request to change the land use element map to Low-Density Residential for property at 2000 Royal Way and adjust the urban reserve line poses no adverse impacts on the environment and has been granted a negative declaration by the Community Development Director, and WHEREAS, the amendment is appropriate at the proposed location and will be compatible with surrounding land uses; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendment is consistent with the city's general plan; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo as follows; SECTION 1. The determinations of the Community Development Director concerning environmental documents are hereby affirmed. SECTION 2. The Land Use Element map is hereby amended as shown on the attached exhibit. SECTION 3. The Community Development Director shall cause changes to be made in publications and maps which are available to the public and displays in City Hall. SECTION 4. This action shall take effect thirty (30) days from the date of adoption of this resolution. 3 - Resolution No. (1988 Series) Page 2 On motion of seconded by and on the following roll call vote: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: the foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of 1988. Mayor ATTEST: City Clerk APPROVED: City A ministrative Officer Ae- - City A t rney Community Development Director 3- y city of san WIS OBISpo IiiIlllill�Ilil.��;;��►!��'Iliil INITIAL STUDY OF ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT •Cr J.. 4- �G W 14 �J(JAPPLICATION NO. O SITE LOCATION _ PROJECT DESCRIPTIO n �/� G (� C� �'LY�/�!✓` �N 1'" FQ APPLICANT STAFF COMMENDATION: NEGATIVE DECLARATION MITIGATION INCLUDED EXPANDED INITIAL ,1 STUDY RRE�QUIRED/� ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT REQUIRED PREPARED BY `1 cam! f T LTA`� ' ' " DATE !�i4�' b COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR'S ACTION: DATE 4/27/88 Negative Declaration SUMMARY OF INITIAL STUDY FINDINGS I.DESCRIPTION OF PROJECT AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING I.POTENTIAL IMPACT REVIEW POSSIBLE ADVERSE EFFECTS A. COMMUNITY PLANS AND GOALS .......................................... ....... . . Gn B. POPULATION DISTRIBUTION AND GROWTH.......................................... no r ffl ............... p� C. LAND USE ...................... .................................. h��y L D. TRANSPORTATION AND CIRCULATIONr C')r N .............................................. E. PUBLIC SERVICES ..................................... .. .......................:. F. UTILITIES............................................... ..................... . . . . Y-)o�P G. NOISE LEVELS ............................................ ... ................. ... n("yl � H. GEOLOGIC 8 SEISMIC HAZARDS&TOPOGRAPHIC MODIFICATIONS ... ....... ...... .... q3 ri'1c- 1. AIR QUALITY AND WIND CONDITIONS.................. ... ...... . ..... ........ ... . . . 0 rl e J. SURFACE WATER FLOW AND QUALITY ..... ............... . ........... . ............. yl or) r K. PLANT LIFE ................... ........... ............... ........... ..... . ...... .. Y1 / J n L ANIMAL LIFE......................................... k^ O 'n M. ARCHAEOLOGICAUHISTORICAL ............................ ....................... Orr ' N. AESTHETIC .......................................... . ....... . .. ............... . . O. ENERGVRESOURCEUSE .............................. . .. .... . . ... .. ............ P. OTHER ..................... ........ .. . . . Y� . ✓� !II.STAFF RECOMMENDATION V) •SEE ATTACHED REPORT sa 3 -G ER 12-88 Page 2 I. PROJECT DESCRIPTION AND ENVIRONMENTAL SETTING The project includes a change to the general plan land-use designation of approximately 7-1/4 acres near the southerly city limits beyond the existing end of Royal Way, from Interim Conservation/Open Space to Low-density Residential, and the adjustment of the urban reserve line between Low-density Residential and Conservation/Open Space. 1I. POTENTIAL IMPACT REVIEW The physical changes likely to result from development of this site, consistent with the new land use designation, have been reviewed as part of the review of a tentative subdivision map for the site. The environmental review for that tract (Tract 1438), numbered ER 47-87, available for review in the Community Development Department, is incorporated in this report by reference. Land use element: . The general plan land use designation for the site is currently Interim Conservation/Open Space. The land use element map says this designation is given areas "which will be kept open until urbanization is appropriate, such as the expansion areas outside the present city limits. Specific proposals for these areas must be approved along with the change to an urban land use designation." The zoning map designation is R-1-S (Low-dcnsity Residential, with Special Considerations). The current land use designation is a "holding zone" for an urban land use designation. A tentative map has been approved for a subdivision on the site. Therefore, since a specific proposal for the area has been approved, a change to the land-use designation is appropriate. State law requires that zoning and general plan map designations be consistent with each other. The change to Low-dcnsity Residential will be consistent with current zoning for the property. The proposed adjustment to the Urban Reserve Line (URL) is to make the URL coincide with the boundaries of an open space casement to be dedicated to the city as part of Tract 1438. The change will refine the line's location, more closely defining development limits for the subdivision (no buildings may be built beyond the URL). No adverse environmental effects arc expected from approval of these change. RECOMMENDATION Grant a negative declaration of environmental impact. 3 - ! n �... ! •K.,.. v.L's. - J' `'� .,� '.•� I COY:, t�1�. - NA LaKE MOB] d V fC R2 r y i � ? 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