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Home My WebLink About01-12-2013 homelessness proposed homeless services centercity o f son luis oBlsp o 40 Prado Road Property Profil e 1.Site area = 9 .34 acre s 2.Zoning = 0-PD (PD has expired and should be administratively removed from maps and plans ) 3.General Plan = Offic e 4.Flood Zone = AE (Base flood elevations determined) building and parking would need to b e elevated (approximately 4 feet) resulting in site design challenge s 5.Waterway Management Plan Drainage Manual = Located in Special Floodplain Managemen t Zon e 6.Airport Safety Zone s-lb (same as other approved site ) 7.High-voltage PG&E transmission lines run through northerly third of site which constrain s potential building location s Land Use Entitlements Neede d 1.Planning Commission Use Permi t 2.Architectural Revie w • • 40 Prado Roa d Size : 9 .34 Acre s Zoning : Office-P D Flood Zone : A E Airport Safety Zone : S-1 b (same as previously approved location) PG&E transmission lin e (buffer required ) Approx . Future Prad o Road Overpass R .O.W. Review Proces s Planning Commission Use Permi t Architectural Review 0 45 90 180 270 36 0 Feet CAPSLO Homeless Services Cente r Chamber of Commerc e June 14, 201 2 Presented by : Derek Johnso n Community Development Director 1 • 10-Year Plan to En d Homelessness •10 Year Plan Action Step 1 .2 .1 : Replace th ecurrent Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelter wit hinterim housing to respond to current need . •10 Year Plan endorsed by Council — 1/20/0 9 •Homeless Services Oversight Committe e(HSOC) endorses need for new Homeles s Services Center — 7/09 2 Senate Bill 2 • Required local jurisdictions to allow homeles sshelters "by right" in at least one zonin g district . Consistent with SB 2, the City allow s homeless shelters in the Public Facility (PF )zone . z4 The General Plan designates the subject sit eas Public . However, site zoning i s Commercial Service (C-S). The Cit ydetermined a more restrictive Use Permi tprocess was appropriate .3 • •1642 Johnson 11075 LOVR 2333 Meadow 4 Alternative Sites Considered 5 Outreach & Hearing s •Planning Commission -6/23/1 0 Neighborhood Workshops —1/29/10 (County DSS & Rancho San Luis Mobile Estates) •Airport Land Use Commission —7/15/09,2/17/1 0 •Chamber of Commerce Presentations —3/11/10 , 6/6/1 0 Project Site Selected (3451 Sout h Higuera) Planning Commission Use Permit • On June 23, 2010, the Planning Commissio nreviewed and approved a Use Permit for th e Homeless Services Center, subject toconditions, including : Neighborhood relations plan to address on-goin g operation issues ; E=Compatibility requirement between building desig n and adjacent commercial uses ; Detailed security plan . 7 CAPSLO has not yet submitted a nArchitectural Review application to the City . • Architectural Revie w a Facility design is required to be reviewed b ythe City's Architectural Review Commissio nfor consistency with the following : Zoning Regulation s Community Design Guideline s Planning Commission Use Permit Conditions 8 • • CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O PLANNING COMMISSION AGENDA REPORT ITEM #2 • BY : Philip Dunsmore, Associate Planner (781-7522)MEETING DATE : June 23, 201 0 FROM : Kim Murry, Deputy Director of Community Development OAI"` FILE NUMBER:U 108-09 Homeless Services Center Use Permi t PROJECT ADDRESS :3451 and 3511 South Higuera Street SUBJECT : Review of a Homeless Services Center on vacant property adjacent to th e Department of Social Services building in the Service-Commercial zone (C -S). RECOMMENDATIO N Adopt the attached Planning Commission resolution to approve the use permit based on finding s and subject to conditions . BACKGROUND Situation • • Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County (CAPSLO) has submitted a n application for a Planning Commission Use Permit to allow a Homeless Services Center (HSC ) to be developed on the vacant property adjacent to the Department of Social Services at 345 1 and 3511 South Higuera Street . CAPSLO is the operator of the Maxine Lewis Homeless Shelte r and the Prado Day Center . The new HSC would combine the functions of these two facilities an d would provide comprehensive services to the area's homeless population . The HSC would be a regional facility and is a key implementation measure of the 10-Year Plan to End Chroni c Homelessness . The project to develop the HSC is at a critical stage . Some important milestones have alread y been accomplished, including a decision by the SLO County Board of Supervisors to determin e that the property is surplus, making it available for the proposed HSC . Another key mileston e was the determination by the Airport Land Use Commission that the HSC is consistent with th e Airport Land Use Plan. With these approvals in place, the Planning Commission now assumes a pivotal role by considering approval of the use permit, including conditions of approval that wil l provide key guidance for the next phase of the entitlement and development process . With some projects, the Planning Commission would have a complete set of project plan s available to complete their evaluation . However, under the unique circumstances associated wit h development of the HSC, the use permit becomes a prerequisite to the design/build process envisioned for the facility. In particular, the use permit conditions of approval will establish th e parameters for the building and site design and will provide a level of certainty about th e location that is essential before any meaningful fundraising strategy can be developed to suppor t the design/build process . U 105-0 9 3451 and 3511 South Higuera Page 2 While the final design of the building has not been developed at this time, a complete projec t description is available and has been evaluated by City staff for compliance with City standard s and procedures across a wide range of issues areas, including consistency with the General Plan , parking availability, traffic generation, employee/client ratio, emergency response, utilitie s services, and energy conservation . Staff has also considered substantial feedback from neighbors of the project, the community o f homeless service providers and other stakeholders in the process . The Chamber of Commerc e has reviewed the proposal and is likely to take a position on the shelter prior to the use permi t hearing. Staff believes that there is sufficient information in the record for a recommendation t o be developed and approved, and will provide the Planning Commission with continued suppor t if questions arise or additional information is needed to make a decision on this important proposal. At a later date, the project will return for a public hearing before the Architectura l Review Commission to review the details of the building and site design . Data Summary Address :3451 and 3511 South Higuera Street (Attachment 1, vicinity map ) Applicant/Representative :Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo Count y (CAPSLO ) Zoning :C-S-S P General Plan :Publi c Environmental Status :The project to establish the homeless services land use and construct a new building is exempt from CEQA in accordance with section 15332 of the CEQA guidelines . Existing Site The project site consists of a vacant parcel, approximately 1-acre in size, immediately south o f the Department of Social Services . Although its designation is shown as Public on the General Plan Map, the zoning is Commercial-Service and it is part of the Higuera Commerce Par k Specific Plan . The site is within the San Luis Obispo County Airport zone and is within safet y area S-lb . The property is accessed by the frontage road parallel to South Higuera Street and also shares a driveway with the Department of Social Services (DSS). A service-commercial center with multiple tenants borders the property to the south, and property to the west across Sout h Higuera Street is also developed with service commercial uses . Property north of the DSS, acros s Prado Road, is developed with a mobile home park with approximately 100 homes . Properties to the east are developed with service-commercial and manufacturing land uses . Project Descriptio n The project involves the development of a "Homeless Services Center" that will accommodate a shelter with up to 200 beds, food service, case management, and other services designed to assis t the homeless . The new facility is designed to incorporate activities currently being conducted a t the existing Prado Day Center Services site and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter (MLM ) while expanding overnight capacity to meet current needs . 13 full time staff and approximately • • U 108-0 9 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 3 10 volunteers would manage the facility. Although the project description includes conceptua l building designs, the Use Permit entitlement does not grant building design approval ; therefore the following project description emphasizes the land use and not the ultimate developmen t project which will require review by the Architectural Review Commission . However, th e parameters approved in the use permit will be utilized to guide the building design . The building and site elements that have been planned include a site with 60 vehicle spaces, 20 bicycle spaces , and a building design that surrounds an interior courtyard that will allow activities to be oriente d inwards . The building will be a two-stow building, approximately 22,000 square feet in size , designed as an "institutional building" but built using sustainable principles and designed to mee t a LEED silver rating . Several design concepts will be presented to the Planning Commission for comments (Attachment 3 : Conceptual Architectural Drawings). The following services are proposed to be included (see attachment 2, description of proposed use): Day Service s •Breakfast and lunch will be provided by volunteer groups or prepared on-site in th e commercial kitchen . Meals will be served in the dining room, which will also serve as a multi-use room . •Case management activities (includes assistance in accessing community resources , housing, employment assistance and training) will be conducted in a multi-purpos e room/library equipped with computers, telephones, mailroom, information/resource are a and lounge . •Children's activities will be conducted in a separate children's classroom and a separat e outdoor children's play area . •Community meetings, as scheduled, will be held in the community room and would b e open to outside groups . •Clients would have use of laundry facilities located on-site (2 commercial/4 standar d washers and 2 commercial/4 standard dryers). •Partner agency activities will occur in separate offices (5 minimum). Examples woul d include mental health counseling, drag/alcohol out-patient activities and medica l examinations . •Clients would have day-use storage for their belongings, enabling them to safely stor e their belongings should they need to go to job interviews and community appointments. Overnight Shelter Services •Dinner -provided by volunteer groups or prepared on-site in the commercial kitchen . •Separate showers will be available for clients to use . •Male dormitories for up to 116 beds (58 bolted bunk beds ) •Female dormitories for up to 20 beds (10 bolted bunk beds), •Separate family dormitories with up to 40 beds (20 bolted bunk beds ) •Separate family bedrooms for up to 24 beds . â 4 – one-bedroom units (2 beds/room) = 8 bed s â 4 – two-bedroom units (2 beds/room) = 16 beds U 108-09 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 4 EVALUATION Review Criteria In the C-S zone, a homeless shelter requires a Planning Commission use permit . The use permi t is utilized to review the site compatibility, project characteristics and appropriate conditions . The Planning Commission recently reviewed the criteria for homeless shelters based on Housin g Element Policy 8 .19 which requires the City to amend the Zoning Regulations to allow Homeles s Shelters by right when they meet specific criteria . This Housing Element Policy implement s Senate Bill 2 which was intended to increase housing opportunities and ensure that loca l jurisdictions are accommodating appropriate services for the homeless . SB 2 requires that local agencies allow a homeless shelter by right in at least one zoning district . In San Luis Obispo thi s zoning district is the Public Facilities (P-F) zone . However, when shelters are within other districts, such as the C-S zone, they may be subject to other criteria . Therefore, the Commissio n has discretion on components of the land use such as capacity, parking, and business operation s such as management and security . Conditions may also be added to guide the building and sit edesign. General Plan Policie s Both the Land Use Element and Housing Element provide policies that speak specifically t o homeless shelters . The following paragraphs evaluate the proposed project with applicabl e General Plan Policies; Policies are in italics followed by staff's response . Land Use Elemen t Policy 5.1.6 Social Service s There should be a social-services area on South Higuera Street near Prado Road . The followin g functions should be located in the social services area: County Social Services ; California Employment Development and Rehabilitation; federal Social Security Administration . This are a should have sufficient space to accommodate regional offices of state and federal agencies . Evaluation : The vicinity chosen for the homeless center is appropriate given its adjacency to the Department of Social Services, Social Security, the DMV and other offices that are designed to assist th e public . In addition to a complementary fit, the shelter is consistent with Land Use Element polic y 5 .16 which seeks to establish a social-services area on South Higuera Street near Prado Road . The Homeless services center is a key addition to other social services in this vicinity . Housing Elemen t Policy L I Assist those citizens unable to obtain safe shelter on their own. Evaluation : The goal of the Homeless Services Center is not to permanently house the region's homeless population but to assist them with integration back into the community, assisting the m with job placement and obtaining permanent housing . Since case management is a ke y component of the homeless services center, expanding and combining services in one locatio n will help with this need and is consistent with this basic Housing Element policy .• • • U 108-09 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 5 Program 1.7 Continue to support local and regional solutions to homelessness by fundin g programs such as the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter and the Prado Day Center . Evaluation : The City supports the current programs as solutions to homelessness and wil l continue to support these programs through allocations of Community Development Bloc k Grants (CDBG) to help support these facilities . The proposed shelter is designed specifically to assist the City's homeless, but is not restricted to residents of the City and can function as a regional solution to homelessness. Policy &I Encourage housing development that meets a variety of special needs, including larg e families, single parents, disabled persons, the elderly, students,the homeless,or those seekin g congregate care, group housing, single-room occupancy or co-housing accommodations , utilizing universal design . Evaluation: Policy 8 .1 asks that the City encourage housing development that meets the needs o f the homeless such as the proposed homeless services center. While the HSC is not a housin g development, the services provided will assist the homeless with transitioning to and locatin g permanent housing . Policy &9 Support continued efforts to implement the document "The Path Home: San Luis Obispo County's 10 Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness". Evaluation : The need for a facility such as the proposed HSC is urgent. While the homeles s population in the City and surrounding areas continues to increase, the condition of the existin g overnight facilities has become degraded and in need of replacement . In addition, the Ten-Year Plan to End Chronic Homelessness calls for a focus on comprehensive services and rapid re - housing of first-time homeless individuals and households . The development of the propose d campus with a variety of services, including temporary housing for homeless households an d case management services, is the best way to accomplish these goals . Implementation of the Ten-Year Plan was adopted by the City Council as a goal to accomplis h during the 2009-2011 Financial Plan process, as resources permit . The City has been workin g cooperatively with the County of San Luis Obispo (the land owner) and other service provider s in the County to work towards this goal . The most substantial portion of this effort has been t o facilitate the permitting of the proposed HSC on the project site . This effort has include d coordination with the Chamber of Commerce, outreach to area businesses and residents an d working closely with the Airport Land Use Commission to allow them to make thei r determination that the project is consistent with the Airport Land Use Plan . The proposed HSC is supported by numerous service providers, public agencies and communit y stakeholders that have written letters of support for the proposed facility because it will mee t such an essential need (Attachment 4). The Path Home is a document that emphasizes a coordinated, efficient regional response t o homelessness by focusing on getting individuals off the streets, out of shelters and placing them U 108-09 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 6 into permanent housing while providing support services . Providing the Homeless Service s Center is a major component in implementing this document . Attachment 5 "From Homeless to Homes," summarizes this document . Program 8.11 As funding allows, support local and regional solutions to meeting the needs of the homeless and continue to support, jointly with other agencies, shelters for the homeless and for displaced women and children . Evaluation : The City is currently working with the County of San Luis Obispo in the processin g of this use permit application which will allow the homeless shelter on County owned propert y within the City . Housing Element Policy (consistent with SB 2) 8.19 Within one year of Housing Element adoption, update the Zoning Ordinance to allo w homeless shelters by right provided they are consistent with the ministerial revie w standards identified in State law . The City will establish objective standards with inpu t from service agencies to regulate the following, as permitted under SB 2, including: A)The maximum number of beds/persons permitted; B)Parking based on demonstrated need but that does not exceed parkin g requirements for other comparable uses in the same zone ; C)The size/location of exterior and interior onsite waiting and client intak e areas; D)The provision of onsite management ; E)The proximity of other, emergency shelters, provided that emergency shelters are not required to be more than 300 feet apart ; F)The length of stay ; G)Lighting; and H)Security during hours that the emergency shelter is in operation . Evaluation: Housing Element policy 8 .19 was implemented when the Planning Commissio n recently approved amendments to the Zoning Regulations in April to allow a homeless shelter in the PF zone without a use permit . The Zoning code was updated to include the criteria liste d above and these amendments will be finalized by the City Council on July 6 `a.However, since a use permit is required in the C-S zone, consideration is not limited to these criteria and th e Commission may apply other criteria and conditions to ensure the use is compatible in the proposed location. Site Development Criteri a Site compatibility/Locatio n One of the most difficult factors in evaluating a homeless facility is location . Unfortunatel y facilities that accommodate the homeless often invoke neighborhood concerns regarding security , and a sense that the presence of a different sector of the population will degrade th e neighborhood. Much of this fear is perception . The HSC facility is designed to improv e neighborhood quality by removing the homeless from the neighborhood parks, the creeks, an d back alleys behind commercial businesses . By accommodating the homeless and facilitating • • U 108-09 3451 and 3511 South Ifiguera Page 7 permanent housing and jobs, the intent is to reduce the neighborhood impacts . An increase in th e size of the facility and combining all services on one site, close to other services is likely t o significantly reduce neighborhood impacts . The proposed location was determined based on several factors, including a careful review o f many alternative sites . Other publicly owned properties throughout the San Luis Obispo are a were evaluated for neighborhood compatibility, proximity to services, adequate area, cost an dfuture plans for each property . Other properties were removed from consideration due to size , lack of proximity to transit and services, natural resource conflicts, or other feasibility factors . The proposed location became the preferred choice due to its public ownership, proximity t o other services and transit, and lack of sensitive resources on site or within the vicinity . It is a flat property with good access and adequate site area to meet the needs of the building and parking . Public transit is available nearby and social services are located immediately adjacent to the site . Furthermore, the County of San Luis Obispo has approved and allocated the site for use as a homeless services center, therefore CAPSLO does not have to purchase the property . Airport Land Use Pla n The property is located within Airport safety zone S-1-b which severely limits residential an d commercial density . On March 17, 2010, the Airport Land Use Commission (ALUC) reviewe d the proposal and granted an exception to allow the homeless shelter to be located on this propert y subject to finding that the project is a unique circumstance because the parcel is owned b y County Government and is adjacent to social services, public transportation and that th e establishment of the facility is a distinct and infrequent community project in comparison wit h commercial and residential development that can be established throughout the City . The ALUC also found that the facility will meet a need that cannot be met at other locations and that th e facility is needed to replace inadequate facilities . The ALUC's approval was based on tw oconditions: 1.The proposed local action shall apply only to the property occupied by the referre d individual project, an d 2.The proposed local action shall contain provisions sufficient to ensure that no development other than the exact project referred to and considered by the ALUC may b e established. The project referred to the ALUC is the same project that is being considered by this use permit , which includes a 200 bed homeless services center as described in the project description . The ALUC also requested that the project return to the ALUC to review the site design for airpor t compatibility prior to the project proceeding to the ARC . A condition of approval has been adde d to ensure that the project is reviewed by the ALUC to examine issues such as window placement , interior use areas, tree placement, and overall building design to ensure occupant safety . Building Desig n As mentioned earlier, the building design has not been finalized, and the applicant team i s awaiting approval of the use permit to help guide the building and site design . Since the us e permit approves the land use at this location, the amount of occupants, and the overall busines s plan, these parameters will dictate the size of the parking area, the size of the building, and the U 108-0 9 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 8 functions that will need to be included in the building . At this time, the design team has provide d a series of architectural concepts that have been prepared by students in the School o f Architecture at Cal Poly . These design concepts all share something in common ; they are base d on what the City's development standards would dictate at this site and they are based on a specific program . Therefore they are good examples of what the final design might look like . The "program" includes the following objectives : •The building design should be welcoming, respectful, and provide a sense of dignity a s well as a strong"sense of place". •The facility should be a "good neighbor" with inward facing activities . •The building should respect the context of the are a •It should maximize natural light and ventilation and energy efficiency through the use o f alternative energy systems and efficient mechanical system s •It should reach at least a LEED silver classificatio n •It should include a green roof or utilize a roof that supports photovoltaic s •It should incorporate "value engineering" to accomplish a low maintenance and durabl e facility. Parking and site improvements A total of 60 parking spaces and 20" bicycle parking spaces are proposed . With up to 200 client s and up to 23 employees, the proposed number of parking spaces appears to be sufficient . The proposed zoning code amendments approved by the Planning Commission dictate that parkin g shall be supplied at a ratio of one vehicle space per 8 beds, and one secured bicycle parking are a designed to accommodate up to one bicycle per 10 beds . Staff visited the Good Samaritan shelte r in Santa Maria and found that most of the clients walk, ride bicycles or utilize public transit . In San Luis Obispo there are a slightly higher percentage of clients who have vehicles, probably du e to the rural nature of this region . However, after discussions with CAPSLO staff, the propose d number of parking spaces along with the proposed accommodations for bicycles appears to b e more than adequate . A condition of approval to require 50 parking spaces and 20 bicycle parkin g spaces has been added . This condition is based on the applicant's desire to place as many as 60 parking spaces on the site . In addition to an inward oriented outdoor courtyard with landscaping, the site will provide fo r landscape areas within the parking area. One component that is unique to this shelter is a smal l kennel facility that is designed to accommodate pets . CAPSLO indicated that interviews wit h clients revealed that one reason many homeless do not come to the shelter and instead spend th e night outdoors in the community is that they have pets and the current shelter does no t accommodate pets . At this time the location or design of the kennel has not been determined an d the Commission should comment on this component . Due to the potential noise impact s associated with a kennel, this feature might be best if integrated into the building or inne r courtyard area . A draft condition of approval that speaks to this issue has been added to th e resolution . • • • U 108-09 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 9 Management/Securit y Increasing the capacity of the shelter and combining services at one location will substantially reduce the number of individuals that are turned away . Currently, clients must navigate betwee n the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis shelter for food and overnight services . Th e facilities at either location cannot support the existing regional demand ; therefore many potentia l clients are turned away each night . Additionally, the distance between each facility can pose a significant hardship for the mobility-impaired . The majority of individuals that are currentl y turned away are due to limited space. During outreach efforts in the community, staff heard concerns expressed about the behavior of those clients who are turned away and questions of how the operation of the facility will addres s this concern . At the existing shelters in San Luis Obispo, operations are accommodated on a "behavioral based" approach - unless clients are behaving inappropriately or are clearl y intoxicated they are allowed to remain . Should a client not be willing to leave the premise s without incident, the police are contacted . CAPSLO has supplied some statistics for the existing shelters to help examine the needs of th e future homeless center :During the month of April, a total of 6,540 visits were recorded fo r services through Prado Day Center, Maxine Lewis and the Church overflow . Of those, only 4 1 individuals were asked to leave the premises -.006%. The vast majority of individuals - 38 fo r the entire month – left without incident . Only 3 individuals out of 6,540 displayed behavio r requiring police escort ( 0005%). CAPSLO has an excellent relationship with SLO Police and staff has been in discussion to hav e a designated space at the Campus where officers could check in throughout the day . A security system is proposed to include cameras installed in common areas and outside the building, a s well as trained staff that will monitor the perimeter, and help to ensure safety and security of th e immediate area . Environmental Revie w The project to establish the homeless services land use and construct a new building is exempt from CEQA in accordance with section 15332 (Class 32) of the CEQA guidelines . Section 1533 2 of the CEQA guidelines is designed to exempt infill development projects when they ar e consistent with Zoning and General Plan policies and when the project does not result in impact s to traffic, noise, air quality or water quality . Additional considerations include whether the sit e has potential impacts to endangered, rare or threatened species . The proposed shelter on this site meets all of the applicable criteria and an exemption from CEQA based on the Class 32 criteria i s recommended . Planning Commission Directio n Since the building design has not been completed, the Planning Commission has the opportunit y to provide direction for site or building features that may be needed to address issues related t o the use of the site. Although draft conditions of approval have been included in the use permit U 108-09 3451 and 3511 South Higuer a Page 1 0 resolution the Commission may wish to provide additional direction on the following : 1.Intake and waiting room area at the building entry ; 2.Any physical accommodations or a business plan for those that are turned away due t o behavioral issues ; 3.Proposed criteria for the pet kennel size, function or operation . Other items that the Commission would like to refer to the ARC can also be included. These items can be addressed as conditions of approval for the use pennit . Summary As noted earlier, this staff report evaluates the proposed new Homeless Services Campus wit h respect to the goals, policies and guidelines of the City that speak to land use . The proposed us e is consistent with land use policies that encourage similar uses within this vicinity, and th e proposed location is suitable at this site given the size of the property and the characteristics o f the neighborhood. Although the Planning Commission may comment on proposed desig n alternatives, a final design will return for review by the Architectural Review Commission whe n the project receives use permit entitlement . ALTERNATIVE S 1.The Planning Commission may continue this discussion if it is found there is no t sufficient information to adequately review the project . The Commission should b e specific in formulating a list of items that need to return to the Commission in order t o make a determination . 2.The Commission may make findings to deny the use permit . These findings should spea k to location criteria, the business plan or both . Attached : 1.Vicinity Map 2.Description of proposed us e 3.Reduced scale project concept drawing s 4.Letters supporting the shelter use permi t 5.A "Path to Home" summar y 6.Resolution recommending approval of the use permi t G:\CD-PLAN\Pdunsmore\LR\(108-09) Homeless Shelter-Higuem Pmdo\U 108-09 (3451 S . Higuera).doc 3451 & 3511 S . HIGUERA Attachment 2 0 Description of the Proposed Us e Type ofProposed Activitie s The SLO Homeless Services Campus will incorporate activities currently being conducte d at the existing Prado Day Center Services site and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelte r (MLM). The Campus will operate 24-hours per day, seven days a week . The facility wil l be configured in such a way to allow for a central courtyard that will provide clients wit h outside active and passive space — this courtyard will be in the center of an inwar d focused building which have minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood . Dav Services : •Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by volunteer groups or prepared on-site i n the commercial kitchen . Meals will be served in the dining room, which will als o serve as a multi-use room during all other times . •Case management activities (includes assistance in accessing communit y resources, housing, employment assistance and training) will be conducted in a multi-purpose room/library equipped with computers, telephones, mailroom , information/resource area and lounge . •Children's activities will be conducted in a separate children's classroom and a separate outdoor children's play area . •Community meetings, as scheduled, will be held in the community room an d would be open to outside groups . •Clients would have use of laundry facilities located on-site (2 commercial/4 standard washers and 2 commercial/4 standard dryers). •Partner agency activities will occur in separate offices (S minimum). Example s would include mental health counseling, drug/alcohol out-patient activities an d medical examinations . •Clients would have day-use storage for their belongings, enabling them to safel y store their belongings should they need to go to job interviews and communit y appointments . Overnight Shelter Services : •Dinner will be provided by volunteer groups or prepared on-site in th e commercial kitchen . •Separate showers will be available for clients to use . City of San Luis Obisp o Planning Commission Use Permit Applicatio n Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo Count y Homeless Campus Application •Male dormitories for up to 116 beds (58 bolted bunk beds), bathroom with 1 0 urinals, 6 + 2 HC toilets, 10 sink s •Female dormitories for up to 20 beds (10 bolted bunk beds),bathroom with 4 toilets, 2 HC toilets, 6 sink s •Separate family dormitories with up to 40 beds (20 bolted bunk beds),4 bathrooms, separate kitchen area, quiet area . •Separate family bedrooms for up to 24 beds . â 4 –one-bedroom un its (2 beds/room) =8 beds + 1–shared bathroom (1 + 1 HC toilet, 4 sinks ) â 4 —two-bedroom units (2 beds/room) = 16 beds + 2 —shared bathroom s (1 + 1 HC toilets, 4 sinks ) The Campus would have a minimum number of 13 full-time equivalent staff and 1 0 volunteers . Outdoor Area : A total of 60 auto and 20 bicycle parking spaces will be available during business hours . A small pet kennel area will allow clients to bring their pets on-campus, a major reaso n why many individuals do not come to the shelter and are instead sleeping outdoor s throughout the community . Security/Client Removal : Though CAPSLO is fortunate to provide the comprehensive day and night services a t Prado Day Center (day services), MLM (night services) and by partnering with th e Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless (ICH) Overflow (women and children night service s at designated churches in SLO City), these facilities are spread throughout the city . Th e distance between facilities along with the limited space of each structure has been a barrier for our clients as they travel daily from one source of assistance to the other , often times turned away due to lack of space .Having all services located on one sit e will enable clients to remain on-campus instead of traveling across town and placin g additional burdens on the local neighborhoods .An increase in the number of beds available will address the issue of dients being turned away due to lack of space . During the month of April, 90 clients were turned away from the Shelter due to lack of space . These individuals most likely spent the night somewhere outdoors in th e community . With the additional space available at the Campus this issue will b e resolved . Currently both Prado Day Center and the MLM Shelter operate on a "behavioral based " approach - unless clients are behaving inappropriately or are clearly intoxicated they wil l be allowed to remain on-campus . Should a client not be willing to leave the premise s without incident, the police are contacted . During the month of April, a total of 6,54 0 individuals accessed services through Prado Day Center, MLM and the Church overflow . Of those, only 41 individuals were asked to leave the premises -.006%. The vast majority of individuals — 38 for the entire month — left without incident . Only 3 individuals out of 6,540 displayed behavior requiring police escort (.0005%). CAPSLO has an excellent relationship with SLO Police and staff has been in discussio n with Chief Linden to have a designated space at the Campus for officers . This woul d allow for a more consistent presence throughout the day . A security system, which will include cameras installed in common areas and outside th e building, as well as trained staff who will monitor the perimeter, will help to ensur e safety and security of the immediate area . • :Attachment 3 HOMELESS SERVICES CENTE R CONCEPTUAL ARCHITECTURAL DRAWING S The attached drawings are conceptual ideas prepared by design students in the School of Architecture at Cal Poly. The project was initially given to a studio last year with a much more ambitious program requiring that most parking b e placed underground, or on an adjacent parcel which would have to be purchased to support the project . As a result of that earlier effort, we worked with operators and staff of the Maxine Lewis Shelter, and Prado Day Center to arrive a t a more realistic program . The attached conceptual solutions represent a response to the program and project descrip- tion as described in this application . Part of the direction given, beyond the programatic requirements was to respect local zoning and building requirements as if this were to be a real proposal . The alternates attached to this applicatio n are several representative possibilities for the site . The facility is comprised of a two-story building of approximately 22,500 square feet of enclosed program area, an d accomodates the functions and programs described in this application . Aside from the necessary functional require- ments of the facility, It was felt that the building should also accomplish other equally important objectives : The building should be welcoming, respectful, and provide a sense of dignity as well as a strong "sense of place". I t should avoid an institutional quality, while at the same time provide a safe environment for the clients, staff and volun- teers . The facility should be a "good neighbor' with inward facing activities as much as possible . The building should be respectful to the context of the surrounding area . Maximize natural daylighting and ventilation, and maintain excellent indoor air quality. Maximize energy efficiency through the use of high-efficiency mechanical and water conveying systems, photovoltai c and greywater systems . Maximize sustainability features with a goal of reaching LEED "Silver" classificatio n Utilize roof surfaces for functional purposes,where feasible,such as: green roof, garden area, outdoor passiv e space, toplighting, photovoltaics, etc . Utilize "value engineering" and life-cycle costing" to accomplish a durable, affordable, low-maintenance facility . ALTERNATE #1 D.&S, Buikfng This site plan alternate places parking on the north side of the parcel with a singl e access point on the cul-de-sac ofF of Higuera street . The building is compact i n form and surrounds a linear central open space The primary entrance is on th e northwest corner of the building . ALTERNATE #1 2ND FLOO R •I ST FLOOR ALTERNATE #2 This site plan alternate also places parking on the north side of the parcel in a slightly different configuration with an access entry point on the cul-de-sac off o f Higuera street, and an exit, north to a shared existing driveway . The building i s also compact in form and surrounds a central open space The primary entrance i s on the northwesterly corner of the building . •ALTERNATE #2 in':`.~.1INIII} 1 gilRi.k r i s tt ill‘o PLAN_LEVEL 0 2 NORTH ELEVATIO N • • ALTERNATE #3 • This site plan alternate places parking on the westerly side of the parcel with a n access entry point on the cul-de-sac off of Higuera street, and an exit, north to a shared existing driveway. The building is also compact in form and contains tw o smaller outdoor open spaces, the primary one abutting the property to the south . The primary entrance is on the westerly corner of the building . ALTERNATE #3 Clue()floor nlanseek;= ,•o 4 i 4 4 I 4 ('D level one flow plan =caw, ALTERNATE #4 This site plan alternate places parking on the southerly and westerly sides of th e parcel with an access entry point on the cul-de-sac off of Higuera street, and a n exit, north to a shared existing driveway. The building is also compact in form an d contains a central linear open space . The primary entrance is on the westerly cor- ner of the building . In addition to providing for photovolta- ics on the roof, this scheme propose s extensive use of green roof surfacing t o buffer thermal impacts as well as provid e additional acoustical buffering . Becaus e of the constraints of this site on availabl e ground area for open space functions, thi s scheme proposes the possibility of outdoo r passive areas located on the roof . • ALTERNATE #4 SECOND FLOOR ISOMETRI C GROUND FLOOR ISOMETRIC ALTERNATE #5 The site plan for this alternate is similar to the previous one with parking on th e southerly and westerly sides of the parcel . This scheme also relies on an acces s entry point on the cul-de-sac off of Higuera street, and an exit, north to a share d existing driveway. This exhibit is simply to show another floor plan variation . al WE 00000 0 00 00000 0 00 00000 0 g .sea 0B HI d 600000 0 9liiiiliiiii~~i p s s r p rI I G A G IC.} P tew yy 44 W ., pri 0B 0 000000 0 000000 0non,-, IMNIt SECOND FLOOR s Attachment 4 El Camino Homeless Or g anizatio n P.O. Box 207 7 Atascadero. California 9342 3 CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O May 17, 2010 MAY 1 8 201 0 To the City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN T RE: Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 So . Higuera St ., San Luis Obispo, C A From : Linda Doust,El Camino Homeless Organizatio n I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Plannin g Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 So . Higuera St ., San Luis Obispo, CA . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from on e another – Prado Day Center and Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidat e services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community , through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach for the delivery of service s will accomplish the shared vision, goals and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County , California definitive analysis,"Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness ". The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regional services to th e homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high qualit y and integrated services meeting the immediate needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients t o achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into mor e permanent housing .- I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted , oYm-L,L _H,404tt,,( Linda Doust, President, ECH O •United Way of San Luis Obispo County Partner Agency CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COMMUNITY D EVELOPMEN T May 14, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo , California . From : John Elfers, Homeless Coordinator, San Luis Obispo County Office of Educatio n I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street , San Luis Obispo, California . The San Luis Obispo County Office of Education implements program s designed to guarantee that all homeless children receive a fair and equal education . We work with schoo l districts to provide immediate enrollment and assistance with transportation for homeless children . We also offer additional academic services such as scholarships to after-school programs and tutorin g services . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from one anothe r — the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidat e services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community , through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach for the delivery of service s will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County , California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness " Such a facility will allow our education programs to better serve the needs of homeless children in ou r county. I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted, Corporate Headquarter s 0 Tejas Place • P.O. Box 430 • dip Den, CA 9344 4 coital (805) 9293211 • Fax (805) 929-844 8 Dental (805) 929-3254 •Fax (805) 931-2569 JCAHO Accredited www.chccc.org CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO MAY 1 9 201 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN T Community Health Center s May 14, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . Dears Sirs : I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street , San Luis Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from one anothe r — the Prado . Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidat e services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community , through an integrated system of service delivery. The integrated approach for the delivery of service s will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County , California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness " The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regional services to the homeles s in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high quality an d integrated services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients t o achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into mor e permanent housing . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Ronald E . Castle , Chief Executive Office r Community Health Centers of the Central Coast, Inc . • •5Cities Homeless Coalitio n 592 South 13th Stree t Grover Beach,CA 9343 3 (805)473-7970 "A Hand to Rejoin the Community " May 19, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, Sa n Luis Obispo, California . From : Thomas J. Clough, Member Homeless Services Oversight Council, Boar d Member, Five Cities Homeless Coalition As a member of the Homeless Services Oversight Council and a Board member of th e Five Cities Homeless Coalition, I support Community Action Partnership of San Lui s Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeles s Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo , California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across tow n from one another – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serv e the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community, through an integrated system of servic e delivery. The integrated approach for the delivery of services will accomplish the share d vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness ." The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regiona l services to the homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieve d through the delivery of high quality and integrated services meeting the immediat e sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients to achieve self-sufficienc y through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into more permanen t housing. The San Luis Obispo County Supervisors and staff are strongly endorsing the creation o f similar one-stop campus services in both the North County and South County . In the South County, the Five Cities Homeless Coalition is actively working on developing a One Stop Day Shelter to be located in the Five Cities area . The success of One Stop Da y Shelters in other locations in California demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach fo r reducing and ending homelessness . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . •5Cities Homeless Coalitio n 592 South 13 th Street Grover Beach, CA 9343 3 (805) 473-7970 "A Hand to Rejoin the Community " May 19, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, Sa n Luis Obispo, California . From : Patti Diefenderfer, Member Homeless Services Oversight Council, President, Fiv e Cities Homeless Coalitio n As a member of the Homeless Services Oversight Council and President of the Fiv e Cities Homeless Coalition, I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obisp o County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Service s Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across tow n from one another – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . Th e Campus, which will consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serv e the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community, through an integrated system of servic e delivery . The integrated approach for the delivery of services will accomplish the share d vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness ." The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regiona l services to the homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high quality and integrated services meeting the immediat e sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients to achieve self-sufficienc y through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into more permanen t housing . The San Luis Obispo County Supervisors and staff are strongly endorsing the creation o f similar one-stop campus services in both the North County and South County . In the South County, the Five Cities Homeless Coalition is actively working on developing a One Stop Day Shelter to be located in the Five Cities area . The success of One Stop Da y Shelters in other locations in California demonstrate the effectiveness of this approach for reducing and ending homelessness . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . • CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O MAY 1 9 201 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN T Respectfully submitted 1010 Murray Avenue I San Luis Obispo, California 9340 5SIERRA VISTA REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER P (805) 546-7600 I sierravistaregional .com CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISP O May14,2010 MAY202010 i COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN T City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n 990 Pal m San Luis Obispo, CA 9340 1 RE : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuer a Street To Whom It May Concern : l support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO ) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to b e constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities locate d across town from one another - the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewi s Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidate services under one roof , will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community , through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach fo r the delivery of services will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objective s as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County, California definitive analysis, "Path t o a Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness". The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regiona l services to the homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high quality and integrated services meeting th e immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients t o achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed a t moving them into more permanent housing . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted , Candy th Chief Executive Office r CLM :bk Planning Commissio n City Hal l 990 Palm Stree t San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 People's Kitche n 539 Cerro Romauldo • San this Obispo, CA 9340 5 805 .544.8047 wvvtv:slomcrp eskitchen .org CITY OF SAN LUIS OBI P U MAY 2 1 2010 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT May 19, 201 0 To :City of San Luis Obispo Planning .Commission Subject ;Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . From:People's Kitchen On behalf of the People's Kitchen Board we support the Community Action Partnership of Sa n this Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Service s Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . You are aware of the current efforts to meet the needs of the homeless . People's Kitehnt serve s more than 68,000 hot lunches yearly . However the community is not meeting the goals of the 1 0 year Plan and we are not helping people move from homelessness . With the consolidated campu s we will be able to provide services, using a best practices model . This model will help us to move people out of homelessness, rather than warehousing them as we currently do . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted, Mary N . Parker Chair, People's Kitchen SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNT Y COMMUMT Y FOUNDATION BOARD OF DIRECTOR S Wendy Brown, Presiden t San Luis Obispo Dee Lacey, Vice Presiden t Paso Robles Barbara Bell, Secretary San Luis Obisp o Bill Raver, Treasure r Morro Bay Donn Clickard Atascadero Nancy DePue Arroyo Grande Lee Hollister San Luis Obispo Steven Jobs t Shell Beach Mike Miner Grover Beach Barbara Partridge Paso Robles Mike Patrick San Luis Obisp o Ann Robinson San Luis Obispo Johnine Talky Arroyo Grande Nick Thille San Luis Obispo PAST BOARD PRESIDENT S Jane Sinton Sbandon Dean Mille r San Luis Obispo Julian Crocke r Cambria Lyn Baker Cambria John Dunn Avila Beach Turning Passion into Actio n 1401 Higuera Street + Mail :P.O . Box 1580 + San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Phone: 805 .543 .2323 + waw.sloccLorg + Fax : 805.543 .234 6 June 1, 201 0 City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission 990 Palm Stree t San Luis Obispo, CA 9340 1 RE : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California. I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Service s Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo , California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities locate d across town from one another – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine • Lewis Memorial Shelter. The Campus, which will consolidate service s under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Lui s Obispo community, through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach for the delivery of services will accomplish the share d vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County , California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Yea r Plan to End Homelessness " The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local an d regional services to the homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . Thi s will be achieved through the delivery of high quality and integrate d services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well a s assisting clients to achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into more permanent housing . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Barry VanderKele n Executive D irecto r Sincerely, SIERRA VISTA 1010mufdyAv¢nse I sari L9scmuracarrvn, sale s REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER PO N 546-76001 sierrav@rMeffYnaIwm May 14, 201 0 City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission 990 Palm San Luls Obispo, CA 9340 1 RE : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuer a Street To Whom It May Concern : I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO ) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to b e constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luls Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services ore provided at two separate facilities locate d across town from one another - the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewi s Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidate services under one roo t will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luls Obispo community , through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach fo r the delivery of services will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objective s as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County, Calif out definitive analysis, "Path t o a Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Hornlessness". The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regiona l services to the homeless In the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieve d through the delivery of high quality and Integrated services meeting th e immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients t o achieve self-sufficiency through the Integration of supportive services aimed a t moving them into more permanent housing . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted, Candy 'th Chief Executive Office r CLM :bk WOMEN'S SHELTER PROGRA M OF SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNT Y Post Office Box 125 San Luis Obispo, California 9340 6 (805) 781-5401 ; (805) 781-6410 (fax) www .womensshelterslo .org Marianne Kennedy / Executive Directo r May 13, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Board o f Directors 2009/10 Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Lui s Obispo, California . I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application fo r a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuer a Street, San Luis Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from on e Betsey Kelton another – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter. The Campus, which Vice President will consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the Sa n Luis Obispo community, through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated Tom Sherman approach for the delivery of services will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objectives a s Treasurer adopted in the San Luis Obispo County, California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SL O Willo Cashier County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness" Secretary •n-a in-Le A rm Marianne Kennedy Executive Director, Women's Shelter Progra m Officers Gerry Shea President Directors Janet Andrew s Rene' Bravo Elaine Gardine r Jack Smith Stacey Stanek-Byar s Rick TerBorch Delores Winje The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regional services to th e homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community. This will be achieved through the delivery of hig h quality and integrated services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well a s assisting clients to achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed a t moving them into more permanent housing . The Women's Shelter administrative office is within walking distance of the proposed Campu s site. We have no objections to the Campus being constructed in our neighborhood and additionall y see the close proximity as an advantage for our mutual clients . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted, • Day Cente r R O. Box 12444 San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 Voice Mail (805) 541-796 3 vvww .pradodavcenter .or q Officers: Anneka Scranton, Ph .D. Co-President Community Representative Paul Wolff Co-Presiden t Community Representative Diana Foc h Treasurer Community Representativ e Tim Blai r Secretary Community Representative Dave Smile y Past President Ministerial Associatio n Representative May 20, 201 0 To: City of San Luis Obispo, Planning Commissio n Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campu s 3451 South Higuera St ., San Luis Obisp o From : Dr. Anneka Scranton Friends of Prado Day Cente r On behalf of the Board of the Friends of Prado Day Center, I express our ardent support for the Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obisp o (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo . Our Board voted on April 13, 2020 to join with CAPSLO as a collaborativ e partner in developing the proposed One Stop Campus . We are prepared t o assist in both planning and fundraising for the campus . It should be note d that our vote was both unanimous and enthusiastic . • Board Members: Chuck Crotse r Community Representative Brigitte Elks City of San Luis Obisp o Representative Alex Goug h SLO Downtown Association Beth Marin o SLO Chamber of Commerce Dan Pronsolin o Community Representative Mary Parker People's Kitchen Liaison • The Prado Day Center currently serves as the only day center for the homeles sin our county. The demand on our facility continues to rise as the recessio n continues . Proposed cuts in California state funding for social services ma y lead to a further rise in homelessness, hunger, and poverty . We believe that the provision of case management and preventative services are imperativ e to achieve the stated goal of the 10 year county wide plan to eliminat ehomelessness. We need a larger and more efficient facility to provide the comprehensive and integrated support services war ranted by the ongoing ris e in the homeless population . Further, a better facility would allow for ne w programs that could life folks out of poverty —such as a kitchen that coul d be used to train clients in cooking and catering . We strongly urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Sincerely , Dr. Anneka Scranto n Friends of Prado Co-Presiden t annekascranton@gmail .com Si‘--N-LUIS OBISPO COUNCI HEALTH AGENC Y BEHAVIORAL HEALTH . Drug & Alcohol Services Divisio n 2180 Johnson Avenu e San Luis Obispo, California 9340 1 805-781-4275 • FAX 805-781-122 7 Jeff Hamm Health Agency Directo r Karen Baylor, Ph.D,LMFT. Behavioral Health Administrator Star Grater, Ph.D,LMFT. Division Manager — Drug & Alcohol Service s May 12, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo , California. I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuer a Street, San Luis Obispo, Californi a Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from on e another – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which wil l consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Lui s Obispo community, through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach fo r the delivery of services will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in th e San Luis Obispo County, California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Yea r Plan to End Homelessness". The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regional services to th e homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high quality and integrated services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well a s assisting clients to achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed a t moving them into more permanent housing . I urge the Planning Conunission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted , `44g A Star Graber,~' D, LMF T Division Manager • DEPARTMENT OF SOCIAL SERVICES 3433 South Higuera, P .O . Box 8119, San Luis Obispo California 93403-8119 (805) 781-1825 www .slodss .org Leland W. Collins, Director r community May 6, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Subject : Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Lui s Obispo, California . From :Lee Collins, Director — Department of Social Services, San Luis Obispo Count y I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) applicatio n growth for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 Sout h Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . •Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town fro m one another — the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, ® which will consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless i n the San Luis Obispo community, through an integrated system of service delivery . Th e integrated approach for the delivery of services will accomplish the shared vision, goals, an d objectives as adopted in the San this Obispo County, California definitive analysis, "Path to a unity Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness". The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regional services to th e homeless in the San Luis Obispo community . This will be achieved through the delivery of hig h quality and integrated services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as wel l as assisting clients to achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into more permanent housing . home I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Ca Respectfully submitted, Sty, LUIS OBISPO COUN'-„r HEALTH AGENC Y BEHAVIORAL HEALTH 2180 Johnson Avenu e San Luis Obispo, California 9340 1 805-781-4719 • FAX 805-781-127 3 Jeff Hamm Health Agency Director Karen Baylor, Ph .D., MFT Behavioral Health Administrato r May 10, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission From : Karen Baylor, Ph .D ., LMFT " }t Q n AC Behavioral Health Administrator Subject: Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo , California . I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street , San Luis Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from one anothe r – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidat e services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community , through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach for the delivery of service s will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County , California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness " The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regional services to the homeles s in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high quality an d integrated services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients t o achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into mor e permanent housing . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . TRANSITIONS Helping children and adults live,work and grow in our community. May 6, 201 0 To : City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n Subject :Support Letter for Homeless Services Campus, 3451 South Higuera Street , San Luis Obispo, California . From : Transitions-Mental Health Associatio n I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructed at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . • Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across town from on e another – the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which wil l consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Lui s Obispo community, through an integrated system of service delivery . The integrated approach fo r the delivery of services will accomplish the shared vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in th e San Luis Obispo County, California definitive analysis, "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10 Yea r Plan to End Homelessness ." The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local' and regional services to the homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of hig h quality and integrated services meeting the immediate sheltering needs of the homeless, as well a s assisting clients to achieve self-sufficiency through the integration of supportive services aimed a t moving them into more permanent housing . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Respectfully submitted , Post Office Box 15408 • San Luis Obispo, CA 93406 • phone 805 .541 .5144 • fax 805 .541 .9480 • web www.t-rnha.org June 3, 201 0 City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commission 990 Palm Street San Luis Obispo, CA 9340 1 Dear Planning Commission Members : I support Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO ) application for a Planning Use Permit for a Homeless Services Campus to be constructe d at 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . Currently, homeless services are provided at two separate facilities located across tow n from one another — the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter . The Campus, which will consolidate services under one roof, will be utilized to better serve the homeless in the San Luis Obispo community, through an integrated system of servic e delivery . The integrated approach for the delivery of services will accomplish the share d vision, goals, and objectives as adopted in the San Luis Obispo County "Path to a Home : the SLO County 10-Year Plan to End Homelessness ." The purpose of the Campus is to serve as the focal point for all local and regiona l services to the homeless in the San Luis Obispo Community . This will be achieved through the delivery of high quality and integrated services meeting the immediat e sheltering needs of the homeless, as well as assisting clients to achieve self-sufficienc y through the integration of supportive services aimed at moving them into more permanen t housing . As a former member of the Friends of Prado Day Center Board of Directors for over si x years, I have an acute understanding of the need for a Homeless Services Campus . Therefore, I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Debby Nickla s Former President and Board Membe r Friends of Prado Day Center • June 10, 201 0 (via email only ) Phil Dunsmor e City of San Luis Obispo Planning Commissio n San Luis Obispo City Hal l San Luis Obispo, CA PATRICIA GOMEZ, Attorne y P.O . Box 12101 San Luis Obispo, CA 9340 6 805-458-291 9 pgomezesq(thgmail .com CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO JUN 1 0 201 0 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMEN T Subject : Homeless Services Center Use Permit Application, parcel #053-252-08 1 3451 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . Planning Commissioner Members : This letter is to urge you to grant the application for a Use Permit submitted by the Communit y Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo County's (CAPSLO) for a Homeless Services . Campus at 345 1 South Higuera Street, San Luis Obispo, California . The services center is an essential component o f the integrated homeless service delivery system envisioned for this county by Path to a Home:Th e 10 Year Plan to End Homelessness.Moving forward on the services center will be a major step t o reaching the Plan's vision of transitioning the homeless to homes . Currently, the primary services for homeless county residents are provided at two separat e facilities located across town from one another - the Prado Day Center and the Maxine Lewi s Memorial Shelter . Additionally, clients must to travel to other locations such as mental health o r social services offices for mainstream services . The services center will consolidate these unde r one roof allowing for a more efficient delivery of services to clients and, accordingly, more efficien t use of scarce community resources. This integrated approach for the delivery of services has bee n successful in other communities and through the adoption of Path to a Home has been embraced b y the key stakeholders in San Luis Obispo County : the cities, the County and service providers . The services planned for the services center will be provided to the homeless residents of ou r County, be there a center or not . Thus, the crux of the decision before the Planning Commission i s whether this community can progress towards a more effective service delivery system that wil l bring a twofold benefit : to the clients in achieving self-sufficiency and permanent housing ; and t o the community in a more fiscally efficient investment of its limited homeless services dollars . I urge the Planning Commission to grant a Use Permit to CAPSLO . Sincerely, PATRICIA GOMEZ, Atty. CC : Grace McIntosh, Deputy Director, Operation s Community Action Partnership, San Luis Obispo (via email only) FROM HOMELESS TO HOMES _ Attachment 5 History A committed coalition representing government, faith communities and homeless service providers has taken action to attac khomelessness in San Luis Obispo County . After much research and analysis, the coalition has created a detailed plan toprevent and end homelessness through partnerships and cooperation .Path to Home emphasizes a coordinated, efficien tregional response to this regional problem through a Housing First approach . The idea behind Housing First is to get individuals and families off of the streets, out of shelters and place them as quickly as possible into permanent housing whil eproviding the support services for maximum self-sufficiency and the opportunity to be productive and participating members o fthe community. Housing First has been successful in other communities to reduce the number of visible homeless persons o n the streets and promote integration into communities . Vision Multi-service centers, where people can access a comprehensive range of support services in one location, are a pivota lcomponent of Path to Home,To this end a variety of direct service providers, city/county officials, and private individuals hav ecoalesced around this Path to Home action step . They aim to create a safe, healthy space for the co-location, and increase , of the services that have been demonstrated to lead homeless and marginally housed adults and families with children to self-sufficiency in the community . Purpos e The Prado Day Center is the only location where the homeless can get core services during the day . At night, dinner and a bed are found at the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter and through the Interfaith Coalition for the Homeless, at various churche sin SLO City. •An average of 133 people a day use Prado Day Center •An average of 85 people a night sleep at Maxine Lewis or the Interfaith Coalition churches . •In a single month 6,540 have received homeless services : -An average of 870 were turned away from Maxine Lewis due to lack of space -Only 41 were turned away due to behavior issues; only 3 required police escort These facilities lack the space for co-location of comprehensive services and, spread throughout the city,people with limite d resources must travel daily from one source of assistance to the other. A single multi-service center with comprehensive, 24-hour day and night services is a first step down a Path to Home: •Enables clients to remain in one location instead of moving about the City and placing additional burdens on the local neighborhood s • A place for a hot meal, a shower, a bed for the night, laundry and storage facilitie s •Onsite access to other services – such as case management and health care – that promote health and self - sufficiency •Adjacent to the Department of Social Services maximizes service efficiencies for a streamlined, integrated system moving the homeless to home s •Designed with a courtyard in the center of the building providing people with outdoor space while having minima limpact on the surrounding neighborhood •A security system with cameras, as well as trained staff, monitor the interior and perimeter to ensure safety an d security of the immediate are a •Efforts underway to provide law enforcement with a designated space to allow for a more consistent day an d nighttime presence The Future The hard realities of life will not disappear in San Luis Obispo and people will inevitably become homeless . The collective energy of Path to Home,with its multi-service center approach, does mean that when an individual or a family become s homeless, San Luis Obispo will have system in place to empower homeless citizens and guide them on the path to sel f sufficiency and permanent homes. We hope you will join us ! •FACES OF HOMELESS IN SAN LUIS OBISPO CITY As many as 3,800 people are homeless on any given day in San Luis Obispo County ; an estimated one- third are children .An estimated thirty-five percent are adults caring for children ; 5% are seniors, 11% are veterans . These were some of th efindings of a January 2009 snapshot survey of homeless in the County . The City of San Luis Obispo homeless have their ow nstory to tell. Demographics of Homelessnes s •36% of County's homeless are In the city of San Luis Obisp o •75% were men; 17% veterans ; 20% had children with them •This is not a transient group : — 25% of the respondents were originally from the County ; another 24% had friends or family in the County 25% had been in the county over 1 year, 48% over five year s •30% completed high school ; another 35% completed or had some college . Falling into Homelessness •49% were first time homeless •Those who had been homeless before : —Experienced homelessness an average of 4 time s Had had a home approximately 5 years before falling Into homelessness agai n -Remained homeless for approximately 29 month s•53% lost their home due to financial reason s •31% lost their home due to health reason s •• A majority accessed services in the past year. —73% day center —53% shelter 53% health care -26% case management service s Economics of Homelessnes s •7% had a paying job •56% were too disabled to find work •36% were unsuccessful when trying to get hire d •30% had used job training service s •Most received other mainstream assistance : —43% food stamp s -20% SS I -15% general assistanc e Health and Homelessnes s •Many homeless have health challenges : —43% reported a physical disability -33% reported a mental disabilit y 23% reported substance abuse issue s —42% reported depression, anxiety or PTS D •52% had MediCal, Medicare of Veterans Administration coverag e •For health services : —60% had used Community Health Center s — 44% had used emergency room s —16% had used mental health RESOLUTION NO . XXXX-10 Attachment 6 a A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNIN G COMMISSION APPROVING A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOMELESS SERVICES CENTER IN THE COMMERCIAL SERVIC E DISTRICT AT 3451 AND 3511 SOUTH HIGUERA STREE T U 108-0 9 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a publi c hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, o n June 23, 2010, for the purpose of considering application U-108-09, a request to allow a Homeless Services Center at 3451 and 3511 South Higuera Street ; and WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law ; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including th e testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff, presented at said hearing. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City o f San Luis Obispo as follows : Section 1 . Findings . Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the followin g findings in support of the project approval that includes a homeless services center as describe d in Attachment A, description of the proposed use . 1.The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element policy 5 .16, because it allows the establishment of a necessary homeless services center within clos e proximity to other social services. 2.The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element policy 1 .1 since it will fill an unmet need of assisting those who are unable to find shelter on thei r own. 3.The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element policy 8 .1 and 8 .9 since it will facilitate the development of a facility that will assist the homeless population while implementing the document "A 10-year plan to end homelessness". 4.The conceptual project design complies with all applicable provisions of the Zonin g Regulations as described within the property development standards for the Service - Commercial zone . 5.The site is adequate for the project in terms of size, configuration, topography, and othe r applicable features, and has appropriate access to public transit, and public streets wit h adequate capacity to accommodate the quantity and type of traffic expected to b e generated by the use . • •3451 and 3511 South Higuera Use Permit 108-09 June 23,20I 0 6.As conditioned, the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed project wil l not, in the circumstances of the particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, o r general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, o r detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to th e general welfare of the City. 7.The project to establish the homeless services land use and construct a new building i s exempt from CEQA in accordance with section 15332 of the CEQA guidelines . Section 3 . Action.The Planning Commission does hereby approve application U 108 - 09, allowing a homeless services center at the property of 3451 and 3511 South Higuera Stree t subject to the following conditions : 1.The project shall be forwarded to the Architectural Review Commission to review the project design for consistency with the Community Design Guidelines . Specific attention shall be given to the compatibility between the building design and adjacent commercia l uses . 2.A detailed security plan identifying security staff; monitoring devices and securit y provisions for surrounding vicinity shall be submitted in conjunction with th e Architectural Review application . 3 . The building shall be designed to meet the standards of LEED silver certification ; however the building is not required to be officially LEED certified . 4 . Building design submitted to the ARC shall include details of interior floor plan s identifying use areas for all spaces and including the following : a.Interior courtyard or other semi-protected outdoor use area/passive recreatio n b.Accommodations for sleeping, showering and laundry as described in the projec t description. c.An area for intake and waiting . d.Offices and staff area s e.Pet kennels designed with a semi-outdoor area protected from noise interferenc e to adjacent land uses or on-site sleeping areas . Pet kennels shall not be designe d to accommodate more than 15 animals. Kennels shall include a management plan for cleaning and other maintenance . f.Childcare facilities (if proposed in project description) 5. A minimum of 20 on-site bicycle parking spaces shall be required on site, 5 of whic h shall be designed as long-term bicycle parking spaces that are covered . 6. A minimum of 50 on-site vehicle parking spaces shall be required . • 7 . Project shall be in substantial compliance with project description (Exhibit A). Mino r changes to the description may be approved by the Community Development Director ; 3451 and 3511 South Higue m Use Permit 108 .09 June 23,201 0 substantial modifications (10% or more increase in floor area or occupancy, or substantia l changes to the operation plan) shall require modification of the use permit. 8.Project shall comply with conditions required by the Airport Land Use Commissio n regarding tree placement, window placement and space planning and shall return to th e ALUC to review final building design elements prior to review by the ARC . 9.This use permit shall be valid for 3 years following architectural approval unless the us e has been established, the building has been substantially constructed, or a time extension has been granted _ On motion by , seconded by and on the following roll call vote to wit : AYES : NOES : REFRAIN : ABSENT : The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this day of , 2010. Doug Davidson, Secretar y Planning Commission city of son tuffs osispo Community Development Department • 919 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo,CA 93401-321 8 June 28, 201 0 Linda Van Fleet Community Action Partners SL O County of SLO - General Service s 1087 Santa Rosa Stree t San Luis Obispo, CA 9340 8 SUBJECT : 3451 and 3511 S . Higuera Street – U 10840 9 Use Permit for a homeless shelter in the C-S zon e Dear Ms . Van Fleet : The Planning Commission, at its meeting of June 23, 2010, approved your request , based on the findings and subject to the conditions, as noted in the attached resolution . The decision of the Planning Commission is final unless appealed to the City Counci l within 10 days of the action . Any person aggrieved by a decision of the Commission ma yfile an appeal with the City Clerk . Appeal forms are available in the City Clerk's office, o r on the City's website (www .slocity .org). The fee for filing an appeal is $250 and mus t accompany the appeal documentation . If you have any questions, please contact Phil Dunsmore at 781-7522 . Sincerely, Doug Davidson, AIC P Deputy Director of Community Developmen t Development Revie w Attachment : Resolution #PC-5548-1 0 cc : County of SLO Assessor's Office • The City of San Luis Obispo is committed to include the disabled in all of its services, programs and activities .Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (805)781-7410 . RESOLUTION NO .PC-5548-1 0 A RESOLUTION OF THE SAN LUIS OBISPO PLANNING COMMISSION APPROVING A USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A HOMELESS SERVICE S CENTER IN THE COMMERCIAL SERVICE DISTRIC T AT 3451 AND 3511 SOUTH HIGUERA STREE T U 108-09 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of San Luis Obispo conducted a public hearing in the Council Chamber of City Hall, 990 Palm Street, San Luis Obispo, California, o n June 23, 2010, for the purpose of considering application U 108-09, a request to allow a Homeless Services Center at 3451 and 3511 S . Higuera Street ; an d WHEREAS, notices of said public hearing were made at the time and in the manner required by law; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has duly considered all evidence, including the testimony of the applicant, interested parties, and the evaluation and recommendations by staff , presented at said hearing . NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City o f San Luis Obispo as follows : Section 1 .Findings . Based upon all the evidence, the Commission makes the followin g findings in support of the project approval that includes a homeless services center as described in Attachment A, description of the proposed use . 1.The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Land Use Element policy 5 .16 , because it allows the establishment of a necessary homeless services center within clos e proximity to other social services . 2. The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element policy 1 .1 since it will fill an unmet need of assisting those who are unable to find shelter on their own . 3.The proposed project is consistent with the General Plan Housing Element policy 8 .1 and 8 .9 since it will facilitate the development of a facility that will assist the homeles s population while implementing the document "A 10-year plan to end homelessness ." 4.The conceptual project design complies with all applicable provisions of the Zonin g Regulations as described within the property development standards for the Service - Commercial zone . 5.The site is adequate for the project in terms of size, configuration, topography, and othe r applicable features, and has appropriate access to public transit, and public streets wit h adequate capacity to accommodate the quantity and type of traffic expected to be generated by the use. • • • • • s Planning Commission Resolution"No . PC-5548-1 0 U 108-0 9 Page 2 6.As conditioned, the establishment, maintenance, or operation of the proposed project wil l not, in the circumstances of this particular case, be detrimental to the health, safety, o r general welfare of persons residing or working in the vicinity of the proposed use, o r detrimental or injurious to property and improvements in the neighborhood or to th e general welfare of the City . 7.The project to establish the homeless services land use and construct a new building i s exempt from CEQA in accordance with section 15332 of the CEQA guidelines . Section 3 .Action . The Planning Commission does hereby approve application U 108 - 09, allowing a homeless services center at the property of 3451 and 3511 S . Higuera Stree t subject to the following conditions : 1 . The project shall be forwarded to the Architectural Review Commission to review th e project design for consistency with the Community Design Guidelines . Specific attentio n shall be given to the compatibility between the building design and adjacent commercia l uses . Entries and outdoor use areas shall be oriented away from commercial uses o n adjacent properties . 2 . A detailed security plan identifying security staff, monitoring devices, and securit y provisions for surrounding vicinity shall be submitted in conjunction with the Architectura l Review application . 3 . Building design submitted to the ARC shall include details of interior floor plan s identifying use areas for proposed spaces and including the following : a.Outdoor use area/passive recreatio n b.Accommodations for sleeping, showering, and laundry as described in the projec t descriptio n c.An area for intake and waiting d.Offices and staff area s e.If proposed, pet kennels are to be designed with a semi-outdoor area protected fro m noise interference to adjacent land uses or on-site sleeping areas . Pet kennels shall no t be designed to accommodate more than 15 animals . Kennels shall include a management plan for cleaning and other maintenance . f.Childcare facilities (if proposed ) 4. A minimum of 20 on-site bicycle parking spaces shall be required on site, 5 of which shal l be designed as long-term bicycle parking spaces that are covered . The Architectural Review Commission should consider the possible need for parking to accommodat e bicycles with trailers or oversized racks . 5 . A minimum of 50 vehicle parking spaces shall be required . 6 . Project shall be in substantial compliance with project description (Exhibit A). Minor changes to the description may be approved by the Community Development Director ; Planning Commission Resolutioir No . PC-5548-1 0 U 108-0 9 Page 3 substantial modifications (10% or more increase in floor area or occupancy, or substantia l changes to the operation plan) shall require modification of the use permit . 7.Project shall comply with conditions required by the Airport Land Use Commissio n regarding tree placement, window placement, and space planning and shalt return to th e ALUC to review final building design elements prior to review by the ARC . 8.This use permit shall be valid for 3 years following architectural approval unless the us e has been established, the building has been substantially constructed, or a time extensio n has been granted . 9.A neighborhood relations plan shall be submitted for approval to the Communit y Development Director and shall include provisions for regular neighborhood meetings , posted 24-hour contact information, and a commitment to submit a yearly report to th e Community Development Director detailing actions taken to resolve any issues that aros e during the year, including any parking concerns . On motion by Commissioner Stevenson, seconded by Commissioner Draze, and on the followin g roll call vote to wit : AYES : Commrs . Stevenson, Draze, Singewald, Whittlesey, Multari, Boswell, and Meye r NOES : Non e REFRAIN : None ABSENT : None The foregoing resolution was passed and adopted this 23`d day of June, 2010 . Doug Davidson, Secretar y Planning Commission ATTACHMENT A City of San Luis Obisp o Planning Commission Use Permit Applicatio n Community Action Partnership of San Luis Obispo Count y Homeless Campus Applicatio n Description of the Proposed Us e Type of Proposed Activitie s The SLO Homeless Services Campus will incorporate activities currently being conducted at th e existing Prado Day Center Services site and the Maxine Lewis Memorial Shelter (MLM). Th e Campus will operate 24-hours per day, seven days a week . The facility will be configured i n such a way to allow for a central courtyard that will provide clients with outside active an d passive space—this courtyard will be in the center of an inward focused building which hav e minimal impact on the surrounding neighborhood . Day Services : •Breakfast and Lunch will be provided by volunteer groups or prepared on-site in th e commercial kitchen . Meals will be served in the dining room, which will also serve as a multi-use room during all other times . • Case management activities (includes assistance in accessing community resources , housing, employment assistance and training) will be conducted in a multi-purpos e room/library equipped with computers, telephones, mailroom, information/resourc e area and lounge . •Children's activities will be conducted in a separate children's classroom and a separat e outdoor children's play area . •Community meetings, as scheduled, will be held in the community room and would b e open to outside groups . •Clients would have use of laundry facilities located on-site (2 commercial/4 standar d washers and 2 commercial/4 standard dryers). •Partner agency activities will occur in separate offices (5 minimum). Examples woul d include mental health counseling, drug/alcohol out-patient activities and medica l examinations . •Clients would have day-use storage for their belongings, enabling them to safely stor e their belongings should they need to go to job interviews and community appointments . Overnight Shelter Services : •Dinner will be provided by volunteer groups or prepared on-site in the commercia l kitchen . •Separate showers will be available for clients to use . •Male dormitories for up to 116 beds (58 bolted bunk beds), bathroom with 10 urinals,6 + Femal e 2 HC toilets, 10 sink s •Female dormitories for up to 20 beds (10 bolted bunk beds),bathroom with 4 toilets,2 HC toilets, 6 sinks •Separate family dormitories with up to 40 beds (20 bolted bunk beds), 4 bathrooms , separate kitchen area, quiet area . •Separate family bedrooms for up to 24 beds . â 4 — one-bedroom units (2 beds/room) = 8 beds + 1— shared bathroom (1 + 1 H C toilet, 4 sinks ) â 4 —two-bedroom units (2 beds/room) = 16 beds + 2 —shared bathrooms (1 +1 HC toilets, 4 sinks ) The Campus would have a minimum number of 13 full-time equivalent staff and 10 volunteers . Outdoor Area : A total of 60 auto and 20 bicycle parking spaces will be available during business hours . A smal l pet kennel area will allow clients to bring their pets on-campus,a major reason why man y individuals do not come to the shelter and are instead sleeping outdoors throughout th e community . Security/Client Removal : Though CAPSLO is fortunate to provide the comprehensive day and night services at Prado Da y Center (day services), MLM (night services) and by partnering with the Interfaith Coalition fo r the Homeless (ICH) Overflow (women and children night services at designated churches in SL O City), these facilities are spread throughout the city . The distance between facilities along wit h the limited space of each structure has been a barrier for our clients as they travel daily fro m one source of assistance to the other, often times turned away due to lack of space .Having all services located on one site will enable clients to remain on-campus instead of travelin g across town and placing additional burdens on the local neighborhoods .An increase in th e number of beds available will address the issue of clients being turned away due to lack of space .During the month of April, 90 clients were turned away from the Shelter due to lack o f space . These individuals most likely spent the night somewhere outdoors in the community . With the additional space available at the Campus this issue will be resolved . Currently both Prado Day Center and the MLM Shelter operate on a "behavioral based " approach - unless clients are behaving inappropriately or are clearly intoxicated they will b e allowed to remain on-campus . Should a client not be willing to leave the premises withou t incident, the police are contacted . During the month of April, a total of 6,540 individual s accessed services through Prado Day Center, MLM and the Church overflow . Of those, only 4 1 Individuals were asked to leave the premises -.006%. The vast majority of individuals — 38 for the entire month — left without incident . Only 3 individuals out of 6,540 displayed behavio r requiring police escort (.0005%). CAPSLO has an excellent relationship with SLO Police and staff has been in discussion with Chie f Linden to have a designated space at the Campus for officers . This would allow for a mor e consistent presence throughout the day . A security system, which will include cameras installed in common areas and outside th e building, as well as trained staff who will monitor the perimeter,will help to ensure safety an d security of the immediate area . •