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FROM: ld Jonas, ommunity Development Director; By: Jeff
Hoo ssociate Plan r
e ECT: Zoning Text Amendment R 1487: Amend the Zoning
Regulations to allow neighborhood grocery markets in the high-
density residential (R-4) zone; Ed Zorn, applicant.
CAO RECOMMENDATION: Give final passage to Ordinance No. 1180,
amending the Zoning and Sign Regulations to conditionally allow
small grocery stores in the high-density residential (R-4) zone,
subject to the recommended findings.
BACKGROUND
The council passed this ordinance to print on October 16, 1990 with
several changes. The draft ordinance has been revised as. directed
and is returning for final passage.
If the text amendment is adopted, it would allow retail grocery
stores with a gross floor area of 2000 square feet or less, and
which are located in R-4 zoned residential developments with at
least 40 individual dwelling units, upon approval of a Planning
Commission use permit. The R-4 zone consists of residential areas
which allow up to 24 dwelling units per acre, and are clustered
near Cal Poly University, downtown, and near major employment areas
in the south central portion of the City.
SIGNIFICANT IMPACTS !
No significant environmental impacts are likely. The text
amendment's effects are expected to be very limited, and individual
proposals for neighborhood markets would require environmental
review on a case-by-case basis. .
CONSEQUENCES OF NOT TARING THE RECOMMENDED ACTION
If the text amendment is not adopted, the applicant will need to
either: 1) apply for a planned development rezoning to allow the
use at Mustang Village only; or 2) discontinue the use. If council
does not amend the zoning text, small neighborhood markets would
continue to be allowed only in commercial zones.
Attachment: Ordinance No. 1180 (1990 Series)
ORDINANCE NO. 1180 (1990 SERIES)
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
AMENDING THE ZONING AND SIGN REGULATIONS TO CONDITIONALLY ALLOW
NEIGHBORHOOD GROCERY MARKETS IN THE HIGH-DENSITY RESIDENTIAL ZONE
(R-4 ZONE) , R1487.
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council have
held hearings to consider the text amendment request to allow small
retail grocery stores in high-density residential zones, R 1487;
and
WHEREAS, the text amendment has been evaluated according to
the California Environmental Quality Act and the City,s
Environmental Guidelines, and has received a negative declaration
(ER 17-90) ; and
WHEREAS, the City Council makes the following findings;
Findings:
1. The proposed Zoning Regulations text amendment will not
adversely affect public health, safety and welfare.
2 . The proposed text amendment to allow neighborhood grocery
markets in high-density residential zones conforms to the
General. Plan.
3 . The proposed text amendment promotes General Plan goals by
encouraging bicycling and walking to meet neighborhood
commercial shopping needs, and by establishing special
development standards for compatibility with residential uses.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo as follows:
SECTION 1. Zoning Text Amendment, allowed uses. Amend
Chapter 17.22 of Zoning Regulations, Table 9 Uses Allowed By Zone,
as follows:
"Retail Sales - Neighborhood Grocery Market. Allowed with
Planning Commission use permit in the R-4 zone. "
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SECTION 2. Neighborhood Market Defined, and Development
standards. Amend the R-4 Zone description, Chapter 17.30 of Zoning
Regulations to add the following development standards for
neighborhood grocery markets:
Section 17.30.030. Neighborhood Grocery Market defined:
"A retail grocery store with a gross floor of 2,000
square feet or less, and included as an accessory use in
a residential development which is under one ownership
and contains a minimum of forty (40) individual dwelling
units. Neighborhood markets shall sell a full range of.
food products including meat, dairy, vegetables, fruits,
dry goods, and non-alcoholic beverages, and shall cater
primarily to customers who arrive by foot, bicycle, or
other non-motorized transportation. "
Section 17. 30. 040. Development Standards for neighborhood grocery
markets:
CA. Maximum Size. Gross floor area shall not exceed 21000 square
feet per business. Floor area for accessory residential use
shall not be counted toward the allowed market floor area.
B. Height,. Setback, Lot Coverage, and Density. Neighborhood
grocery markets shall comply with the. height, setback, and
coverage requirements for the residential zone in which it is
located. A neighborhood grocery market shall count as one (1)
density unit for the purposes of calculating density under
Section 17. 16. 010;
C. Loading and Deliveries. One curbside or off-street loading
space shall be provided per business. Loading and deliveries
is permitted only between the hours of 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.
D. Hours of operation. Neighborhood grocery markets shall open
for business no earlier than 7:30 a.m. , and shall close no
later than 10 p.m.
E. Alcohol Sales. Neighborhood grocery markets shall be
prohibited from selling alcoholic beverages of any kind.
F. Performance Standards. Neighborhood grocery markets shall
comply with Performance Standards, Chapter 17. 18 of the Zoning
C Regulations. In addition, all exterior trash enclosures,
outdoor storage, heating or cooling equipment, refrigerators,
and similar equipment shall be visually screened, and located
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and/or designed to avoid noise, odor, glare., or vibration impacts
to neighboring properties.
G. Architectural Review. Neighborhood grocery markets shall be
compatible with neighboring structures in terms of scale,
massing, architectural style or character, colors and
materials, access, exterior lighting and landscaping..
Exterior changes shall require architectural review, as
provided in Chapter 2.48 of the Municipal Code.
H. Good Neighbor Plan. In addition to standard submittal
requirements, applicants for a neighborhood grocery market
shall submit a Good Neighbor plan with their request. The
plan shall include the following:
(1) A conflict mediation and. response program, outlining
responsible parties, phone numbers, steps to be taken to
address common neighbor concerns, and remedies for
neighbor or City in the event of non-compliance with use
permit conditions or the Good Neighbor Plan. The plan
should also outline measures to be taken to inform
neighbors (within 300 feet of the property boundaries of
the market site) of the plan.
(2) Recycling/litter control program designed to encourage
recycling and reduce litter. It should include customer
awareness activities, store policy on accepting and
storing recycled containers, providing at least one
exterior litter receptacles near each entry, and periodic
litter pick-ups sponsored by store owners in cooperation
with neighborhood or civic groups.
(3) Crime prevention and emergency response program,
identifying measures to be taken to: provide security for
employees and customers, and provide training for
employees in identifying and handling problem situations.
SECTION 3. Zoning Text Amendment, .required parking. The
parking space requirements, Section 17.16.060 (Table 6) of Zoning
Regulations are modified as sfollows:
"Retail Sales - Neighborhood Grocery Market." Two (2) spaces
for employee parking, plus one space per 500 square feet of
gross floor area and a minimum of five_ (5) bicycle parking
spaces shall be provided per business.
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SECTION 4. Amend Sign Regulations. Amend the Sign
Regulations, Section 15.40.130 to allow the following signage:
3. "Retail Sales — Neighborhood Grocery Market": One wall,
window, or awning sign on each frontage or building face
having a public entrance, with a total sign area not to
exceed ten percent of the building face area occupied by
the business or tenant, and not to exceed twenty square
feet. "
SECTION 5. APPROVE NEGATIVE DECLARATION. In compliance with
Section 15074 of the California Environmental Quality Act and the
City's Environmental Guidelines, the City Council approves the
Negative Declaration and finds that, on the basis of the project's
Initial Study and comments received that there is no substantial
evidence that the project will have a significant effect on the
environment.
SECTION 6. The City Clerk shall cause_ a summary of this
ordinance, approved by the City Attorney, to be published within
five (5) days in a newspaper of general circulation, but delay in
publication, or even failure to publish, shall not affect its
validity. A copy of the full text of this ordinance shall be on
file in the office of the City Clerk on and after the date
following passage and shall be available to any interested member
of the public.
INTRODUCED AND FINALLY PASSED by the Council of the City of San
Luis Obispo at a meeting held on the 20th day of November, 1990,
on motion of Councilman Roalman seconded by
Councilman Reiss , and on the following roll call vote:
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AYES: Councilmembers Roalman, Reiss, Pinard, and Mayor Dunin
NOES: None
ABSENT: Councilwoman Rappa
Mayor Ron Dunin
ATTEST:
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City Clerk Pam Voges
APPROVED:
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City Administrative Officer
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Community Deve ment Director
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