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CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O
CITY HALL, 990 PALM STREET
Wednesday, March 18, 1998
11:30.a.m. ADJOQRNtb'iREGULAR Council Hearing Room
MEETING 990.Palin Street
d.
CALL TO ORDER: Mayor Allen K. Settle
ROLL CALL: Council Members Bill Roalman, Dave Romero, Dodie
Williams, Vice Mayor Kathy Smith, Mayor Allen K. Settle
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PRESENTATIONS
P1. Presentation by the Chamber of Commerce of"Our Vision of San Luis Obispo's
Economic Future."
P2. Presentation by Technology R & D on the establishment of a Cal Poly-related
research park.
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MEETING AGENDA
DATE -/f- ITEM #.
March 12, 1998
Mayor Allen Settle HAND DELIVERED
San Luis Obispo City Council Members
990 Palm Street
San Luis Obispo,California 93401
Dear Mayor Settle and Council Members:
This report is being proffered by Technology R&D,Inc.,a non-profit corporation comprised
of interested volunteers in the San Luis Obispo community. The purpose of our corporation is to
serve as a catalyst for the establishment of a Cal Poly related research park. Our group strongly
believes that Cal Poly, its students and faculty, and the entire community of San Luis Obispo will
receive substantial benefits from a University related research park.
Technology R& D, Inc. is the formal successor to an ad hoc community-based task force
called California Central Coast Research Task Force(C'RP)which Allen Haile and I have co-chaired
for over one year. This group is a"grass roots"effort and includes representatives from the City and
County of San Luis Obispo,the Chamber of Commerce,the Economic Vitality Corporation, Softec
(a local association of a high-tech fimms), California Space and Technology Alliance,PG&E,and Cal
Poly.
Background History.
During the past 10 to 15 years there has been considerable discussion in the San Luis Obispo
community in favor of the establishment of a University related research park. Some ad hoc efforts
were initiated but never reached fruition. Our group is determined to establish a feasible University
related research park.
Our group has spent considerable time with founders of research parks throughout the
country, including George Kozmetsky, founder of the IC2 Institute of the University of Texas at
Austin. We have attended various conferences sponsored by the American Association of University
Related Research Parks.
Mayor Allen Settle
San Luis Obispo City Council Members -
March 12, 1998
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Our task force recognized that a comprehensive feasibility study would be required before
this project could progress. Because of the involvement of governmental agencies,we attempted to
develop a RFP and bidding procedure for such a study. However,we soon realized that the process
was too time consuming(involving more than one year)and would jeopardize our efforts. We needed
to move quickly to maintain momentum,and given the relationship and good will of Allen Haile with
Bechtel Corporation, we chose another course. In October we were able to negotiate a feasibility
project with Bechtel at a reasonable cost. Moreover, Bechtel committed substantial resources to
complete the study quickly. The Bechtel feasibility study is divided into two phases: first, to
determine whether a Cal Poly related research park is feasible in this community; and second, to
identify the best site(s)and articulate a strategic plan. More specifically,the first phase contains an
analysis of San Luis Obispo and its inter-relationships with Cal Poly, and a review of successful
research parks around the country, including assessments made through personal visits to the
University of Utah and Virginia Tech,for the purpose of designing a feasible prototype for San Luis
Obispo.
San Luis Obispo Community Involvement.
Our investigation has revealed one critical fact: The university must take a leadership role by
contributing its resources, including financial, if a university related research park is to prove
successful. A major focus of the task force over the past year has been consensus building among
various stakeholders in the community. The existing high tech business community in San Luis
Obispo is very interested in establishing relationships with the faculty and students of Cal Poly in a
more productive way.
The County of San Luis Obispo has passed a resolution identifying the knowledge-based
industries as a priority for development and recognizes that Cal Poly is critically important to the
success of a research park. Softec has also passed similar resolutions. We respectfully request that
the City of San Luis Obispo also pass a similar resolution. (County resolution attached. )
The San Luis Obispo Chamber identifies Cal Poly as a"secret weapon" and enthusiastically
supports our efforts to develop a University-related research park. The San Luis Obispo County
Economic Advisory Committee has supported our group and has made the establishment of research
park a priority. The Economic Vitality Corporation of San Luis Obispo County has also identified
our group as the vehicle to facilitate the establishment of University research park.
Opportunity and Challenge.
The global economy is increasingly becoming information and knowledge driven. The
economic well-being and the quality of life in San Luis Obispo will be linked increasingly more to
the ability to generate knowledge and produce reality for the manipulating knowledge. The wealth
generating activities in the San Luis Obispo region,and the Cal Poly campus, must be a part of and
in step with regional economic development. The role of Cal Poly is not only essential,but must be
Mayor Allen Settle
San Luis Obispo City Council Members -
March 12, 1998
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articulated as a vital link between creating knowledge and marrying it to wealth generating activities.
The core mission of the University - teaching and learning - merges with our core mission of
knowledge-based wealth generation efforts.
Next Stens.
The next step is to bring the Bechtel first phase feasibility study to a close. A final draft will
be available in the near future and a final report issued thereafter. The report will focus on current
environmental constraints and opportunities, including the emerging global economic trends that
differentiate future opportunities for a University related research park. The report will establish a
launching pad for phase two,a site specific study and strategic plan development.
As part of the strategy,our group will continue to act as the catalyst,and maintain its ongoing
relationship with Bechtel.
Technology R&D,Inc. and its predecessor the task force,has far surpassed any previous
effort to establish a University research park. While there is risk that a University research park may
not be established, it is the strong belief of those in our group that this is a feasible concept that can
be brought to fruition at this time,and we are fully committed to its success.
We therefore request that the City of San Luis Obispo recognize our effort and join us in
asking Cal Poly to dedicate its resources so that our group can achieve its goal:the establishment of
a University related research park.
Thank you for your consideration.
Very y your
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IN THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS r
COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO, STATE OF CALIFORNIA
PRESENT: Supervisors Harry L. Ovitt, Laurence L. Laurent, March 3, 1998
Ruth E. Brackett, Chairperson Michael
ABSENT: P. Ryan
Supervisor Peg Pinard
RESOLUTION NO.98- 65
SUPPORTING AND ENCOURAGING THE CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY
LEADERSHIP ROLE IN THEIR CONTINUED EFFORT TO ENGENDER INTEREST IN AND
SUPPORT FOR AN INITIATIVE FOR THE PURPOSE OF DEVELOPING THE PROPOSED
CALIFORNIA CENTRAL COAST RESEARCH PARK TO ATTRACT RESEARCH AND
TECHNOLOGICAL INCUBATOR INTERESTS TO THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
The following resolution is hereby offered and read:
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors recognizes the increasing
contribution of knowledge-based and technological-based businesses in our community;and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors recognizes the desire of such
businesses to have access to expanded University-based research,instruction,talent and facilities;and
WHEREAS, the California Polytechnic University has identified strengths in applied research
and scholarship relevant to the economic goals of such businesses,as formulated by various government
and community entities;and
WHEREAS, the San Luis Obispo County Board of Supervisors desires to foster the further
development of such enterprises consistent with the adopted plans and policies;and
WHEREAS, the potential of the community to prosper is enhanced by cooperative efforts among
its various constituencies.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED,that the Board of Supervisors,County of San Luis
Obispo,State of California, Supports and Encourages the California Polytechnic University Leadership
Role in Their Continued Effort to Engender Interest in and Support for an Initiative for the Purpose of
DeveloL)ing the Proposed California Central Coast Research Park to Attract Research and Technological
Incubator Interests to the County of San Luis Obispo.
Upon motion of Supervisor Ovitt seconded by Supervisor Laurent
and on the following roll call vote,to wit:
AYES: Supervisors Ovitt, Laurent, Brackett, Chairperson Ryan
NOES: None
ABSENT: Supervisor Pinard
The foregoing resolution is hereby adopted.
G,fA,ze_
MICHAEL P.RYAN,CHAIRMAN
BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
ATTEST:
JULIE RODEWALD,COUNTY CLERK RECORDER AND EX- A
OFFICIO CLERK OF THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Mayor and City Council
VIA: John Dunn, City Administrative OffiQ_- 0
FROM: Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director (�
DATE: March 4, 1998 1
SUBJECT: Calculation of allowed number of residents at 1292 Foothill Boulevard
Clarification of the different number of occupants that are allowed to legally use the
facilities at 1292 Foothill Boulevard as a hostel, or as a fraternity, has been requested by
Councilperson Williams. Currently the location of the Simer Hostel, the property is the
proposed location of Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity. An appeal of the Planning
Commission denial of a Use Permit application (U 174-97) for the latter to occupy the
site will be on the Council agenda for March 17, 1998.
Simer Hostel
The hostel is not subject to the Residential Occupancy Standards that apply to group
housing facilities such as fraternities. There are no particular density standards for
hostels,just as there are none for other uses that cater to the traveling public like motels
and hotels. The hostel was originally approved by the Planning Commission on May 11,
1994 for operation at the Foothill site with a maximum of 16 beds.Following addition of
a second residential structure to the site, a new Use Permit was approved on October 11,
1995 which increased the allowed number of beds to 20.
Lambda Chi Alpha
Fraternities are subject to Residential Occupancy Standards contained in Chapter 17.20 of
the Zoning Ordinance. 1292 Foothill Boulevard is zoned R-3, which allows a maximum
density of 40 persons per acre. Given the 15,750 square foot area of the property, a
maximum of 14 persons may live at the site. The maximum occupancy is calculated as
follows:
15,750 square feet- 43,560 square feet=0.36 acre;
0.36 acre x 40 persons per acre= 14.4 persons (rounded to 14)
The fraternity is proposing that 13 members live on the site, which is consistent with the
zoning limitation.
Please let me know if we can be of further assistance with this matter.