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C I TY O F SAN LU I S O B I S P O
FROM: John Mandeville, Community Develo ent Directo�
Prepared By: John Shoals, Associate Planner
SUBJECT: ADOPT ORDINANCE 1404 RELATIVE TO SIZE LIMITATIONS FOR
LARGE-SCALE RETAIL USES; TA 29-01
CAO RECOMMENDATION
Adopt Ordinance No. 1404 (2001 series).
DISCUSSION
On November 6, 2001, the City Council considered two ordinances relating to size limitations for
large-scale retail establishments in the City of San Luis Obispo. Ordinance No. 1404 (2001
series) would amend the Zoning Regulations to set building size limits for large-scale retail
establishments in all commercial zoning districts and to set a maximum parking requirement for
large-scale retail establishments over 45,000 square feet. Ordinance No. 1405 (2001 series)
would amend the Zoning Regulations to add exceptions for existing large-scale retail
establishments and "pipeline" projects (defined as a project with approved development permits
or a project with a development permit application deemed complete by the Community
Development Department). After lengthy discussion, the City Council voted 3-2 to adopt an
amended Ordinance No. 1404 with exceptions for existing large-scale retail establishments, but
not"pipeline projects." Ordinance 1404 is now ready for final passage.
A summary of the ordinance, with the official Council vote, will be published at least five (5) days
prior to its final passage in the Tribune. The ordinance will go into effect at the expiration of thirty
(30)days after its final passage.
ATTACHMENT
1. Ordinance No. 1404 (as amended)
JS hoals/CC/TA29-O 1(FinalOrdinance)
ORDINANCE NO. 1404 (2001 Series)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS
OBISPO AMENDING CHAPTER 17 OF THE CITY MUNICIPAL CODE
(ZONING REGULATIONS)TO ESTABLISH MAXIMUM BUILDING SIZE
AND MAXIMUM PARKING REQUIREMENTS FOR LARGE-SCALE
RETAIL ESTABLISHMENTS IN ALL COMMERCIAL ZONING
DISTRICTS AND TO EXEMPT EXISTING LARGE RETAIL
ESTABLISHMENTS FROM THE SIZE LIMITATIONS,TA 29-01
WHEREAS,the Planning Commission held public hearings on April 25, 2001,
May 23, 2001,July 11, 2001 and October 10,2001,to consider Code amendments and
recommended amendments to Title 17 of the City Municipal Code(Zoning Regulations)to
establish a maximum building size for large-scale retail establishments (commercial buildings); and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted a public hearing on November 6, 2001 and has
considered testimony of interested parties, the records of the Planning Commission hearing and
action, and the evaluation and recommendation of staff; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has determined that it is necessary to amend relevant
sections of the Central-Commercial (C-C), Retail-Commercial (C-R), Neighborhood-Commercial
(C-N),Tourist-Commercial (C-T)and the Commercial-Service (C-S)zoning designations to limit
the size of large-scale retail establishments,to add performance standards related to the size limits,
and to set maximum parking requirements; and
WHEREAS, the purpose of the Zoning Ordinance of the City of San Luis Obispo is to
establish a precise and detailed plan for the use of land in the City, based on the General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Zoning Ordinance establishes standards for the development and use of
property within the Commercial Zoning districts; and
WHEREAS,the City of San Luis Obispo has conducted an environmental review of the
adoption of an ordinance establishing procedures to limit the overall size of retail stores in the City
of San Luis Obispo,and has found that it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that
the proposed ordinance will have an effect on the environment and therefore is exempt from the
provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act, Public Resources Code Section 21000,et
seq.; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City of San Luis Obispo,
adopted on August 1994, sets forth goals,policies and programs to: develop and maintain a
pleasant and harmonious environment;promote and enhance real property values;conserve the
city's natural beauty; preserve and enhance its distinctive visual character; and insure the orderly
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and harmonious development of the city with attention to site planning and exterior appearance of
public and private structures; and
WHEREAS, the size of large-scale retail buildings present unique challenges for local
government requiring a significantly higher commitment of police,fire and public safety resources
as opposed to smaller neighborhood stores; and
WHEREAS,it is the City's goal to reduce the physical impacts of large-scale retail
structures on the community.
NOW THEREFORE,BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San Luis Obispo
as follows:
SECTION 1. Environmental Determination.The City Council finds and determines that
the proposed amendment to the Zoning Regulations is exempt under State CEQA Guidelines
15061(b)(3),and reflects the independent judgment of the City Council.
SECTION 2. Findings. That this Council, after consideration of all the evidence makes
the following findings:
1. That the City of San Luis Obispo is a city with unique characteristics,ideal climate
conditions, spectacular natural vistas,and dynamic natural features.The proposed limits on
commercial building size are necessary to reduce the visual impacts associated with large
commercial buildings and to sustain and encourage development of commercial buildings
that are more compatible with San Luis Obispo small town atmosphere.
2. That to protect the economic welfare of the community,it is the policy of the Council to
protect,maintain and enhance the social and economic values created by past and present
investments in the community by requiring all future development to respect these traditions
and require that all buildings and structures placed on the land respect the natural land
forms, and become a compatible part of the total community environment, both in the local
neighborhood and the city as a whole.
3. The proposed limits on commercial building size are consistent with the goals,objectives,
policies, and programs of the General Plan, and are necessary and desirable to implement
the provisions of the General Plan.
4. The proposed limits on commercial building size will not adversely affect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
5. The potential environmental impacts of the proposed limits on commercial building size are
insignificant.
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Page 3
SECTION 3. Sections Amended: The following sections of Chapter 17 of the Municipal
Code are hereby amended as follows:
17.16.060 Parking Space Requirements is hereby amending to read as follows:
Retail sales-general merchandise(drug, One space per 300 square feet gross floor area.
discount,department and variety stores) For retail stores over 45,000 square feet,a
maximum of one space per 250 square feet gross
floor area, with the exception for more spaces if
structured multi-level parking is used.
Retail sales-Warehouse stores One space per 200 square feet gross floor area.
For retail sales-warehouse stores over 45,000 square
feet, a maximum of one space per 250 square feet
gross floor area, with the exception for more spaces
if structured multi-level parking is used.
1738.020(Neighborhood-Commercial)is hereby amended by adding "G" to read as follows:
G. Maximum Building Size: No retail establishment(commercial building) shall exceed 45,000
square feet of total gross floor area, unless excepted by section 17.16.035.
17.40.020 (Retail-Commercial)is hereby amended by adding "G" and "H" to read as follows:
G. Maximum Building Size: No retail establishment(commercial building)shall exceed 60,000
square feet of gross floor area, unless excepted by subsection "H" and section 17.16.035.
H. A retail establishment may be allowed up to 120,000 square feet of gross floor area,if the
Planning Commission determines that it meets the following standards:
1. The proposed use will serve the community, in whole or in significant part,and the
nature of the use requires a larger size in order to function.
2. The building in which the use is to be located is designed in discrete-elements that
respect the scale of development in the surrounding area.
3. The new building is designed in compliance with the City's Design Guidelines for
Large-Scale Retail Projects.
I. A retail establishment may exceed the 120,000 square foot limitation by up to 20% with a
ground floor maximum of 80,000 square feet, if the building includes multiple floors and it meets
performance standards specified in Section H (above).
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City Council Ordinance Nd-A404 (2001 series)
Page 4
17.42.020 (Central-Commercial) is hereby amended by adding"G" and"H" to read as follows:
G. Maximum Building Size: No retail establishment (commercial building) shall exceed 60,000
square feet of gross floor area, unless excepted by subsection H and section 17.16.035.
H. A retail establishment may be allowed up to 120,000 square feet of gross floor area, if the
Planning Commission determines that it meets the following standards:
1. The proposed use will serve the community, in whole or in significant part, and the
nature of the use requires a larger size in order to function.
2. The building in which the use is to be located is designed in discrete-elements that
respect the scale of development in the surrounding area.
3. The new building is designed in compliance with the City's Design Guidelines for
Large-Scale Retail Projects.
I. A retail establishment may exceed the 120,000 square foot limitation by up to 20% with a
ground floor maximum of 80,000 square feet, if the building includes multiple floors and it meets
performance standards specified in Section H(above).
17.44.020(Tourist-Commercial)is hereby amended by adding "G" to read as follows:
G. Maximum Building Size: No retail establishment (commercial building) shall exceed 45,000
square feet of total gross floor area, unless excepted by section 17.16.035.
17.46.020(Service-Commercial)is hereby amended by adding "G"to read as follows:
G. Maximum Building Size: No retail establishment(commercial building)shall exceed 60,000
square feet of gross floor area, unless excepted by Section 17.16.035.
City Council Ordinance No. 1404 (2001 series)
Page 5
17.22.010,Table 9-Uses Allowed by Zone is hereby amended to read as follows:
Table 9:Uses Allowed by R-1 R-2 R-3 R-4 C/OS O" PF C-N C-C C-R C-T C-S K
Zone
Retail Sales-convenience stores A A A A D D
Retail sales-indoor sales of A8 A A A A
building materials and gardening
supplies(hardware,floor and wall
coverings,Vaim,glass stores)23
Retail sales-appliances,furniture, A8 A A A A
musical instruments;data
processing equipment,business,
office and medical equipment
stores;catalog stores;sporting
goods,outdoor supply 23
Retail sales-groceries,liquor and A A A PC
specialized foods(bakery,meats,
dairy items,etc. 23
Retail sales-neighborhoogrocery A A D
(See also Sec. 17.08.095)
Retail sales-gen'l merchandise 23
(drug,discount,department,and
variety stores)(See also"Retail
sales-warehouse stores)
-15,000 square feet or less gross
floor area per establishment A A A
-15,001 to 60.000 square feet gross PC PC PC
floor area per establishment
-more than 60.000 square feet PC PC
gross floor area per establishment
Retail sales and rental—specialties A8 A A
(shoe stores,clothing stores,
book/record/videotape stores,toy
stores,gift shops)23
Retail Sales-Warehouse stores 23
-45.000 square feet or less gross PC PC PC
floor area per establishment
-more than 45,000 square feet gross
floor area per establishment
PC PC PC
City Council Ordinance No. 1404 (2001 series)
Page 6
Notes:
23. Large-scale commercial buildings shall not exceed the retail size limits established for each
commercial zone district, see Sections 17.16.035, 17.38.020, 17.40.020,17.42.020, 17.44.020
and 17.46.020.
A large-scale retail commercial building is defined as the construction of a single structure
for the express purpose of accommodating one retail tenant on one parcel. Commercial uses
in different structures separated by a public right-of-way shall not be considered the same
building. When a large-scale commercial use is located within a multi-tenant building, the
retail tenant's space shall define the "building."
SECTION 4. The following section of Chapter 17 of the Municipal Code are hereby added
to read as follows:
17.16.035 Size limits on Large-Scale Retail Establishments
A. Large-scale commercial buildings shall not exceed the retail size limits established for each
commercial zone, see Sections 17.16.035, 17.38.020, 17.40.020,17.42.020, 17.44.020 and
17.46.020.
B. Exceptions to Retail Building Size Limits
1. When an otherwise lawful retail establishment existed on the effective date of the size limits,
such structure shall be considered a development non-conformity but may be continued,
structurally altered, repaired or reconstructed so long as it is not increased,extended or enlarged
beyond the gross floor area of the building that existed on that date. To the extent practicable,
the design guidelines for large-scale retail projects shall be applied to any alteration,
reconstruction or repair that takes place after the effective date of the size limits.
SECTION 5. Summary. A summary of this ordinance, together with the names of Council
members voting for and against, shall be published at least five (5) days prior to its final passage, in
the Tribune, a newspaper published and circulated in this City. This ordinance shall go into effect
at the expiration of thirty(30)days after its final passage.
City Council Ordinance Nu. 1404 (2001 series)
Page 7
INTRODUCED on the 6th day of November, 2001, AND FINALLY ADOPTED by the
Council of the City of San Luis Obispo on the 20th day of November, 2001, on the following roll
call vote:
AYES:
NOES:.
ABSENT:
Allen K. Settle,Mayor
ATTEST:
Lee Price,City Clerk
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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MEMORANDUM
City of San Luis Obispo
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November 19, 2001
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer
VIA: John Mandeville, Community Development Direcj70
BY: John Shoals, Associate Planner ��
SUBJECT: COSTCO PROJECT-PRELIMINARY SITE PLAN-U,ER, ARC 173-00
On November 16, 2001, Council member John Ewan requested a copy of the site plan for the
Costco Wholesale store proposed on the Froom Ranch property at 12395 Los Osos Valley Road
(LOVR). Attached you will find a copy of the preliminary site plan for the Costco store and a
conceptual plan for the two remaining Froom Ranch parcels along LOVR. Please be aware that
these plans are only conceptual and may change based on information from the Environmental
Impact Report as well as input from the Planning Commission and Architectural Review
Commission. The Costco site plan would also have to be modified to comply with any retail size
limitations adopted by the City Council.
OIf you have questions, you can contact me at 781-7166 or Ron Whisenand at 781-7177.
Cc: Ron Whisenand, Deputy Director-Development Review
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SENT BY: SSCO PLAN DEV SM; 8059346258; NOV-20-01 5:12PM; PAGE 2/2
MEMO
To: Mayor Sdttic and Councilmembers
From: Stephen Peterson,Planning Commission Chair
Date: 11/20/01
Re: Large Scale Retail Ordinance
Planning Commission position on exemption of pipeline projects
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1 have been asked to clarify the Planning Commission's position regarding whether or not
pipeline projects(Costco) should be subject to the Large Scale Retail Ordinance. As 1
remember, the Panning Commission did not discuss the pipeline issue in any detail. I
believe we inclu4ed the staff's recommended exemption of pipeline projects in our
ordinance for the:`following reasons:
1) Staff told is that the pipeline issue would be or had been decided by the Council
and discouraged us from making the pipeline issue a focus of our discussion.
2) Those mepnbers of the Commission that felt the pipeline question was important,
and should be discussed, decided against pushing the issue for fear that a
contentious debate might unravel the majority that had been put together in favor
of the ordinance.
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Therefore, we leis the original staff recommendation regarding exemption of pipeline
projects in the ordinance, untouched, and forwarded it to the Council.
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Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft
Northwest Region
Seatffe,WA 9/15/83 122,140
Portland,OR 10/27/83 156.970
Salt Lake City,UT 1/12184 117'780
Southcenter,WA 8130/84 196,002
Kirkland,WA 8/29/85 142,159
Aloha,OR 10/29/85 148,030
Anchorage I,AK 10/25/84 164,020
Silverdale,WA 11/25/86 138,938
Boise,ID 11/10/88 137,199
Eugene,OR 11/9/89 139,252
Bellingham,WA 11/21/91 133,105
Federal Way,WA 3/9/89 156,250
Union Gap,WA 11/14/90 122.732
Anchorage Il,AK 11/5/92 160,896
Tumwater,WA 11/20/91 120,923
Medford,OR 10/29/91 136,261
Spokane It.WA 10/22/92 133,981
Missoula,MT 11/29/91 122,485
Salem,OR 3/26/92 143,220
Billings, MT 12/5191 129,544
Tacoma,WA 10/12/00 148,663
Bozeman,MT 8/28/97 124,164
Clackamas, OR 2128/97 134,768
Bend, OR 8/17/93 159,729
Warrenton,OR 7/15/93 67,076
Clarkston,WA 7129193 156,153
Sequim,WA 919193 72,148
Aurora Village,WA 6/30/94 156,776
Juneau.AK 11/4/93 73,986
Kalispell,MT 12/3/93 71,826
Issaquah,WA 919194 150,585
Tigard,OR 10/25/94 145,890
Wenatchee,WA 6123/95 135,842
Salt take City II, UT 1212195 135,444
Everett,WA 8/22196 154,991
Twin Falls, ID 7/20/93 155,948
Orem, UT 11/23/99 154,762
Kennewick,WA 1128/00 155,467
Sandy, UT 612/00 162,833
Puyallup,WA 11/14/00 148,663
Burlington,WA 8/2/00 148,868
Spokane,WA 2/1/01 148,663
Albany,OR 10/12/01 148,161
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Bay Area Region Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft.
Danville,CA 3/16!88 128,847
Reno, NV 11/9/88 133,087
Roseville,CA 1118/95 135,444
Fresno,CA 9/12/85 133,961
Stockton, CA 1023/86 132,858
Santa Rosa,CA 11/11/86 146,349
Fremont,CA 526/88 127,354
San Leandro,CA 1/25/96 151,635
Eureka,CA 11/3/94 121.768
Carson City,NV 11/10!00 148,663
Santa Clara,CA 8/17/95 135,424
Sand Clty,CA 11/16/89 119.322
Vallejo,CA 12!7/89 125,434
Redding,CA 4/5/90 122.422
Visalia, CA 1120190 123,080
Clovis,CA 11/19/90 138,290
Chico, CA 10/15/91 122,976
Antioch,CA 8/29/91 120,052
Novato,CA 3/11/92 120,785
Merced,CA 1212!93 156,055
Mountain View,CA 12/9/92 121,144
San Francisco,CA 11/18/93 132,014
Livermore,CA 11/17/93 156,732
Foster City,CA 8/4194 121,058
San Jose 11, CA 623/94 155,399
Santa Cruz,CA 8/18/94 122,498
Redwood City,CA 620/83 121,332
S San Francisco,CA 5118/87 139,976
Sunnyvale,CA 7/12/86 137,549
Rancho Cordova,CA 623/90 136,160
Fairfield,CA 10/31/92 117,022
S Sacramento,CA 8/31/94 135,292
Almaden,CA 10/30/96 132,908
Cal Expo,CA 3120/97 137,950
Salinas,CA 8129/97 137,933
EI Camino,CA 10/25100 146,460
Richmond, CA 727/99 145,964
Modesto,CA 5/26100 152,654
Concord,CA 7/26/00 148,715
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Los Angeles Region Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft
Honolulu, HI 5/12188 138,177
Lancaster,CA 9129188 130,154
Santa Maria,CA 11/22/88 130.365
Laguna Niguel,CA 3/1/90 121,765
Bakersfield, CA 10/3185 132,052
City of Industry,CA 12/19/86 122,400
Canoga.Park,CA 12118/86 136,390
Van Nuys,CA 11/2/89 141,885
Westlake Village,CA 8/8/96 135,444
Maui,Hi 5126/95 133,997
Hawaii Kai,HI 913/92 111,026
Tustin, CA 10/1/92 120,756
Garden Grove,CA 9/1194 156,598
Simi Valley,CA 5/1196 136,317
Los Feliz, CA 11/15/96 147,901
Kona, HI 11/23/93 156,152
Norwalk. CA 4/18/83 145,519
Fountain Valley,CA 8/15/83 149,792
Azusa,CA 10/24/83 147,130
Fullerton,CA 11/26/84 134,182
Inglewood, CA 718/85 118,908
Oxnard,CA 11/18/85 145,179
Signal Hill,CA 11/24/86 136,741
Alhambra,CA 8/24/87 126,606
San Juan Capistrano,CA 1214/87 127,714
Northridge, CA 9/2389 159,393
Yorba Linda,CA 11/23/91 139,752
Santa Clarita,CA 5/30/92 128,522
Irvine,CA 11/14/92 136,583
Montebello,CA 1116193 137,930
Chino Hills,CA 11/13/97 137,784
Goleta,CA 11/24/98 137,640
Torrance,CA 9/24/98 147,021
Culver City, CA 6/24199 139,357
Waipio(Honolulu), HI 7120/00 152,654
Hawthorne, CA 12/5/00 152,660
Burbank, CA 10/3/01 150,205
City of Industry,CA 11/21/01 149,705
Montclair,CA 12/11/01 149,705
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San Diego Region Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft
Victorville,CA 10/18/88 135,860
Las Vegas,NV 9111/86 140,491
Albuquerque,NM 11/8/96 154,951
El Centro.CA 5/14/92 166,700
Vista,CA 11/24/93 157,735
Morena,CA 7/9n6 147,578
Santee,CA 9/9/79 134,816
Chula Vista,CA 10/26/81 129,312
Tucson,AZ 5/24/82 152.641
San Marcos, CA 11/19/64 132,566
Scottsdale,AZ 7/6/87 160,654
NW Tucson,AZ 4/24189 145,519
Corona,CA 1117188 133,977
Superstition Springs,AZ 10/27/94 124,682
Tempe,AZ 11/11/89 136,708
Aurora,CO 11/3/90 130,734
Westminster,CO 11/2/90 134,800
Coachella Valley,CA 319/91 135,400
SW Denver, CO 8/5191 130,886
Rancho Cucamonga, CA 10/10/92 135,044
Carmel Mountain,CA 1023/92 150,942
Moreno Valley,CA 9/26/92 132,582
Rancho Del Rey,CA 1/14/94 127,400
Carlsbad, CA 1012192 133,588
Thomas Road,AZ 12/1194 135,984
Prescott,AZ 627/96 145,877
Douglas County, CO 11/20/97 136,970
La Mesa,CA 1/9197 144,800
San Bernardino,CA 10/22/98 146,398
Superior,CO 4115199 145,946
Gilbert,AZ 711199 145,946
SE San Diego,CA 11122/99 133,690
Mission Valley,CA 6/29/00 146,033
N Phoenix,AZ 6122100 162.146
Temecula,CA 8131100 153,225
Phoenix,AZ 11/21/00 155,874
Albuquerque 11,NM 10/24/00 149,140
St George, UT 11/15/00 148,663
Henderson,NV 8/31/01 148,654
Glendale,AZ 8/17/01 153,941
Arvada, CO 9119101 154,013
Summerlin,NV 10/4/01 148,663
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Texas Region Opening Date Whse
Fort Worth,TX 9121/00 155,473
E Plano,TX 9121/00 151,534
Arlington,TX 4127101 148,599
Southlake,TX 4127/01 148,663
Willowbrook,TX 617/01 148,599
Katy Freeway,TX 617/01 148,599
Austin,TX 8/30101 152,566
W Plano,TX 9127/01 164,721
San Antonio(NW),TX 11/3/01 152,568
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Midwest Region Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft
Lenexa,KS 12/8/01 153,730
Merrillville, IN 10/24/01 152,916
Bloomingdale, IL 12!7/01 148,663
Coon Rapids, MN 10/23/01 156,835
Independence,MO 10/18/01 148,663
Lakeside.MI 10/17/01 148,663
Kansas City, MO 1/12101 148,663
Auburn Hills, MI 11/22/00 147,043
St.Louis Park, MN 11/16/00 139,034
Lake Zurick,IL 2/21/01 148,663
Springdale,OH 12/6/00 148,686
Lincoln Park. IL 5=1 142,374
Bedford Park, IL 9/8/00 152,961
St. Peters, MO 5/8/01 148,663
Niles, IL 6/1/00 136,622
Deerfield, OH 2/16/00 148,989
Schaumburg, IL 11/17/98 136,924
Oakbrook,IL 11/17/98 145,213
Livonia 1, MI 5/1/98 135,924
Livonia II, MI 5/1/98 132,750
Bloomfield, MI 5/1/96 125,187
Madison Heights,MI 5/1/98 135,622
Roseville, Ml 511/98 133,073
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Northeast Region Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft
Norfolk,VA 11/19/84 124,628
Glen Bumie,MD 11/15/85 122,711
Fairfax,VA 11/28186 138,400
W Henrico,VA 11123/91 127,045
Nesconset, NY 7/13/87 122.091
White Marsh,MD 3112188 123,509
Gaithersburg,MD 728190 132.320
Beltsville,MD 6/2/90 124,423
Chesterfield,VA 11/10/90 111,854
Sterling,VA 11/19/90 149.404
Wayne,NJ 9/28191 134,180
Hazlet, NJ 1217/91 112,800
Manassas,VA 6/27/92 128,566
Westbury,NY 10/24/92 148,295
Newington,VA 11(1/92 112,536
BridkTownship,NJ 11/21/92 112,028
Holbrook,NY 8/14/93 125,486
Hackensack,NJ 7/21/94 126,605
Pentagon City,VA 311/94 159,738
Edison,NJ 10/24/87 129,771
Melville,NY 11/11/94 135,586
Harrisonburg,VA 514195 135,984
Winchester,VA 5123195 135,444
Commack,NY 8/25/95 135,586
New Rochelle, NY 7/22/97 136,902
Queens. NY 11/20/96 114,078
E Hanover, NJ 10/25/97 136,832
King of Prussia,PA 10/9/97 114,998
Christiana,DE 1011198 140,476
Newport News.VA 5/13/99 131,374
Montgomeryville,PA 7110199 136,565
Danvers, MA 11/29/90 125,942
W Springfield,MA 11/8/90 117,044
Avon, MA 9/12/91 122,732
Brookfield,CT 11/21/91 126,387
Nanuet,NY 6!30/92 120,736
Clifton, NJ 711192 140,910
Nashua,NH 3118/92 121,502
Waltham, MA 11110/93 117,294
Lawrence. NY 8/12/93 146,576
Milford, CT 4122193 123,210
Waterbury,CT 10/13/93 152,718
Colchester,VT 8/25/93 122,418
Wharton,NJ 11/9/93 121,852
Staten Island,NY 12/15/95 121,216
Lancaster, PA 5/24/96 136,695
Brooklyn, NY 11/21/96 143,916
Dedham,MA 3/17/98 121,984
Union, NJ 11/18/98 135,328
Yonkers,NY 10/29/99 134,732
Bridgewater, NJ 8124199 136.570
Edison, NJ 11/16/01 154,811
Norwalk, CT 519/01 131,655
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Arundel Mills. MD 1211/01 146,663
Harrisburg, PA 8128101 151,448
Cranberry,PA 11128/01 152,432
Frederick, MD 12/1/01 148,663
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Southeast Region Opening Date Whse Sq.Ft.
Pompano Beach,FL 11129/88 134,204
Kendall,FL 11/22/88 122,035
Davie,FL 8/17/89 129,362
Miami, FL 10/26/89 129,672
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 5118/89 126,375
Delray Beach, FL 8/30/90 117,044
Lantana,FL 8129/91 144,932
Miami Lakes, FL 12/4192 120,687
N Miami Beach,FL 12/3192 117,878
Altamonte Springs,FL 9/20/96 135,229
S Orlando,FL 8/26/99 137,327
E Orlando,FL 12/8/99 138,564
Morrow, GA 9/29/99 144,939
Gwinnett,GA 11/13/96 140,640
Perimeter, GA 11/13196 141,703
Town Center,GA 9/13/97 142,216
Durham, NC 11/30/00 148,663
Fort Myers,FL 9130199 136,655
NE Memphis,TN 11/18/99 149,047
SE Memphis,TN 11/18/99 149,448
Naples,FL 12/7199 136,469
Huntsville,AL 11/2/00 148,663
E Jacksonville,FL 11/29/00 151,223
Brandon, FL 11/28/00 151,223
Charlotte, NC 621/01 148,663
Charleston.SC 4/18/01 150,658
Winston-Salem, NC 9/28/01 148.474
W Bayamon,PR 11/17/01 139,063
Caguas, PR 11/17/01 134,840
Matthews,NC 11/29/01 148,663
Brentwood,TN 8/27/99 145,946
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MEETING AGM
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November 14, 2001 D OUNCIL CDD DIR
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LERK/ORIG ❑ POLICE CHF
FROM:. Jan Howell MarxM ❑ DS&❑ AEC DIR
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SUBJECT: Reinstatement of"Pipeline"Exemption [:I HPI DIA
As you know, Costco has decided to apply in the County rather than proceed in the City under
our new ordinance. After receiving numerous calls, e-mails and letters from residents and
rereading the Planning Commission's recommendation concerning the exemption of"pipeline"
projects from the Retail Size Ordinance, I have concluded that the "pipeline" exemption should
be reinstated. This would send a clear message to Costco that we want their"pipeline" project to
go forward in the City, not in the County. Reinstating the exemption would allow the sales tax
revenue to go to the City, avoid Costco installing septic tanks over the City's aquifer on the
"gap" property, and still provide the City with long-term protection from "mega-super" big box
stores.
On November 20, 2001, I will ask for agenda item C4 to be pulled from the consent agenda. I
will also move for the original ordinances,recommended by the Planning Commission, to be
placed on the agenda as soon as possible for reconsideration.
As
RECEIVED
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DATE "Z0^a1 ITEM #
From: "ROBERT WHEELER" <jubo262@msn.com>
To: <sstendahl@slocity.org>
Date: 11/19/01 2:28PM
Subject: Reinstating "pipeline"
November 19, 2001
To The Honorable Members of the City Council of San Luis Obispo:
As residents of San Luis Obispo for forty years we would urge you to reinstate the "pipeline" provision in
the "big box" ordinance. Failure to do so restricts potential revenue which this city badly needs and limits
our freedom of choice in the selection of goods and services.
Thank you for your objective consideration.
Julie Wheeler
Robert Wheeler
262 Luneta Drive
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Honorable Mayor Settle and City Council Members
We have received a copy of the memorandum prepared by council person Jan
Howell Marx. in it she states her intent to reinstate the "Pipeline" exemption in
the new Retail Size Ordinance on Tuesday November 20. Costco welcomes this
opportunity to work with the city and reinstate our current application which was
deemed complete an August 3 of this year and commits to a store of 138,000
square feet.
Sincerely, . _
V. Todd B rtAk
Developm nt Manager
cc. Ken Hampian
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SLO CITY COUNCIL
999 Lake Drive • Issaquah, WA 98027 • 425/313-8100 • www.costco.com
P"rnNG AGENDA
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From: <j lopes@ co.slo.ca.us>
To: <asettle@slocity.org>, <cmulholland®slocity.org>, <jewan@slocity.org>,
<jmarx@slocity.org>, <kschwartz@slocity.org>, <sstendahl@ci.san-luis-obispo-ca.us>
Date: 11/20/01 10:58AM
Subject: County-City relations
Dear Council Members and Mayor:
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This email is related to the large-scale retail ordinance but goes beyond W09KO, ❑ FIN DIR
that concern. I understand the predicament that you face with the county ❑ FPE CHIEF
Board of Supervisors. They have their own concerns about the role of the ORNEY W DIR
city in providing central shopping of this sort for the county. However, I CLERK/ORIG M POLICE CHF
support the proposed ordinance and no exemption for Costco, personally. ❑ T D REC DIR
It's another matter how Costco would develop under county auspices, which UTIL DIR
would need to comply with CEOA and its own general plan. �Q ! ❑ HR DIR
The city is beset with hostility from north and south parts of the county
due to its plan and continued support of large-scale employment generation.
As the"central place" in the county economically and many other ways, it's
a natural draw for new businesses. However, both the county and other city
governments are jealous of this magnetism (which the city enhances with its
economic development efforts that search and aid high-paying firms). These
entities complain that they must provide the housing that the city controls
so closely, while allowing more commercial development than its own
ordinance advises.
Meanwhile,the city risks enormous harm to its quality of life continuing
to allow unlimited commercial development, and to plan for it in the
Airport Area Specific Plan. It is in the city s interest to change its
approach to commercial growth, broaden its perspective, and offer to"share
the wealth"with the north and south communities.
I am suggesting that you offer to work with the north and south communities
and the county on a regional basis concerning the jobs-housing balance RECEIVED
issue, and second,to implement your commercial growth management ordinance
as soon as possible. The desired outcome is a memorandum of understanding �IOiy! r2001
that the city will change its plan and management ordinance to regulate the
increase in job-generating uses within the city, work with other SLO CITY COUNCIL
communities to support their employment generation,concentrate new housing
in the moderate income category(higher density), and abandon the general
plan policy that encourages the city to continue to be the"retail hub"of
the county. The other communities and the county should respond with
support for the citys large-scale retail ordinance, acceptance of some
moderate income housing, regional rapid transit improvements at a minimum.
A jobs-housing balance study done on a regional basis could be done by a
consultant experienced in such work,to inform all parties impartially.
SLOCOG could perhaps be interested in this effort. The study would be a
computer model that could show the changes to the city's and other entities
general plans needed to re-allocate San Luis Obispo's "surplus"of
commercial land. Even a relatively coarse study,without every refinement
in data,would show how to re-orient the present situation, based on my
experience doing such a study for the Salinas River Area Plan update for
the county.
Respectfully,
Jim Lopes
2230 Exposition Drive, No. 30
San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
ph. 541-1681
MEETING_ AGENDA.
MEMORANDUM DATE 'L �� ITEM #®
City of San Luis Obispo
November 20, 2001
TO: Mayor and Council Members
FROM: Ken Hampian, City Administrative Officer
VIA: John Mandeville, Community Development Directo>Al
BY: John Shoals, Associate Planner— ll��
SUBJECT: RED FILE — MAP OF COMMERCIALLY DESIGNATED PARCELS
SUBJECT TO THE 120,000 SQUARE FOOT SIZE LIMITATION.
Council member Ken Schwartz asked staff to map all of the commercially designated parcels that
would be subject to the 120,000 square foot building size limitation specified in the retail size
ordinance introduced by City Council on November 6, 2001. The attached map shows all of the
commercially designated parcels over 10 acres in size that would be subject the size restriction.
The l0-acre parcel size was selected because it is close to the land size criteria typically used by
freestanding large-scale retail establishments. The map also shows the SLO Market Place and
Gap properties that would be subject to the retail size ordinance, if annexed to the City. All of
the parcels carry a General Plan land use designation of General Retail (C-R is the corresponding
zoning designation).
If you have questions, you can contact me at 781-7166 or Ron Whisenand at 781-7177.
Cc: Ron Whisenand, Deputy Director-Development Review
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