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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03/07/19891 1 �I City Council Minutes Tuesday, March 7, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. Page 2 It was moved by Pinard /Dunin that items C -3 and C -11 be continued to the next regular City Council Meeting, and that item C -10 be handled at a future Council study session. Motion carried unanimously, Councilwoman Rappa absent. A -1 RESOLUTION OF APPRECIATION NO. 6581 ADOPTING CELEBRATING THE CITY OF PASO ROBLES CENTENNIAL. Motion carried unanimously, Councilwoman Rappa absent. (4 -0). Roger Picauet, City Attorney, stated for the record the need to take action arose after the 72 hour requirement. P U B L I C H E A R I N G S 1. COURT STREET (File #517) Council considered an ordinance to approve the planned development preliminary plan (PD 1418) for the Court Street Center, located at 999 Monterey Street; Interwest investment Group, Inc., applicant (continued from 2- 21 -89). Mike Multari, Community Development report with the recommendation that which would (1) certify the project the zoning map as requested, and (3) subject to the recommended findings request by the City Council, he read Ken Schwartz, 201 Buena Vista. Dear Mayor and Councilmembers: Director, briefly reviewed the agenda Council introduce an ordinance to print environmental impact report, (2) amend approve the preliminary PD plan and conditions in the report. Upon into the record a letter received from I am very much troubled about the Court Street project as it stands before you. The mixed use proposal is very disappointing given the earlier hopes that this site would be significant retail anchor for the "upper" end of downtown. i am not convinced that the uses proposed represent the highest and best use for this key property. I am absolutely convinced that the placement of automobile parking on this site would be a tragic mistake. The city should be doing everything possible to move vehicular traffic generators to the periphery of the downtown core so that pedestrian activities in the core can be stimulated. Requiring parking on the Court Street site not only would compound pedestrian- vehicular conflicts, but would essentially eliminate for all time the prospect of converting Monterey Street into a pedestrian way with limited service vehicle intrusion. In my view, the opportunity is once again ripe to initiate the parking structure originally proposed between Monterey and Palm Streets; however, I would see that structure running from the back of properties facing Chorro to the back of properties facing Osos going both under and over Morro Street. Such a parking structure would serve future needs of the adjacent retail core area, allow second floor commercial areas to function as if they were ground floor establishments, and also serve the expanding City- County Government 369 370 City Council Minutes Tuesday, March 7, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. Page 3 Center. It is ironic that the timing of your hearings on this proposal comes when the General Plan Update is nearing completion and the Ad Hoc 1 Commmitte working on the downtown portion of that plan will be meeting March 6 to discuss the draft policies dealing with downtown development. Alasl" Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Marshall Ochvlski, 979 Osos Street, spoke in support of the proposed project, specifically identifying various options for off -site parking. Randy Ruff, Morro Bay, representing the Citizen's Planning Alliance, submitted a letter into the record expressing concerns of the following: (1) a proposed ground lease, (2) the public private partnership issue, (3) overall downtown plan, (4) financial aspects, (5) parking, (6) height limits, and (7) traffic and circulation. He urged.that Council deny the project based on those concerns. Polly Duran, representing Woodstock's, 1060 Osos Street, spoke in favor of the city retaining on- street parking. Mary Beth Schroeder, stated she was opposed to the project, agreeing with comments by Mr. Ruff. Don Smith, treasurer for the Citizen's Alliance, urged against the proposal. Mike Schrack, representing a number of landscape architectural students 1 from Cal Poly, spoke in favor of the project. Ray Schearer, 935 Morro Street, a member of the Business Improvement Area, was concerned about the lack of sufficient parking in the downtown. Dodie Williiams, BIA Administrator, 1108 Garden Street, Suite 205, spoke on behalf of the BIA, urging their support of the project. Marcie Cox, representing the Chamber of Commerce (1200 members), urged support of the project. Mayor Dunin closed the public portion of the meeting. Marshall Ochvlski, then reviewed some of the analysis and scenarios used in designing their project. They were willing to work with city staff in obtaining a resolution of the parking problem. After discussion, it was moved by Reiss /Pinard (3 -1 -1, Rappa absent) that Ordinance No. 1135 be introduced to print, approving the Planned Development preliminary plan for Court Street Center, subject to the findings and conditions with an amendment to condition #20 to read: "Enclosed bicycle parking shall be available, free of charge, to employees. Such parking, for a minimum of 15 bicycles, shall be located on site, to the approval of the Community Development Director." Upon general consensus, staff was directed to look at the possiblity of removing or redesigning the mastarms. At 8:45 p.m., Mayor Dunin declared P. recess. 371 City Council Minutes Tuesday, March 7, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. Page 4 At 8:55 p.m. City Council reconvened, all Councilmembers present except Councilwoman Rappa. 2. REZONING AND TENTATIVE MAP (PD 1425) Council held a public hearing to consider a Planning Commission recommendation of a request to (A) approve a tentative map for Tract 1359 creating a 23 -lot residential subdivision in the Edna -Islay Specific Plan, and (B) amend the zoning map for PD 1425 to change the designation from R -2 -SP to R- 1- SP -PD, to allow smaller lots and various exceptions to the Subdivision Regulations, John French, Santa Lucia Hills, subdivider (continued from 2- 21 -89). Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council pass to print an ordinance which would change the zoning to R- 1- PD -SP, and further to adopt a resolution approving the tentative tract map as recommended. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. John French, 3932 Hollyhock, spoke in support of the project. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. Moved by Settle /Pinard. (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent) Ordinance No. 1136 was introduced to print, changing the zoning for PD 1425 to R- 1 -PD -SP as recommended. Moved by Settle /Pinard (4 -0 -1, Rappa absent) Resolution No. 6583 was adopted, approving the tentative tract map as recommended. 3. MOBILEHOME RENT CONTROL Council held a public hearing to consider amendments to the City's Mobilehome Rent Control Regulations, otherwise known as Measure D, regarding "safe harbor" exemptions. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Dennis Law, 1304 Pacific Street, speaking on behalf of the Creekside Mobilehome Owners, expressed concern about several sections to the proposed ordinance. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After a brief discussion, it was moved by Pinard /Reiss (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent) to continue this item to the next available Council Meeting, for an opportunity for Mr. Law to meet with the Council Subcommittee and staff to discuss concerns raised. 4. APPEAL - ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMISSION Council held a public hearing to consider an appeal by Dianne Long, of an Architectural Review Commission decision granting final approval of a new enclosed shopping center known as French Pavillion, and the mitigated negative declaration on environmental impact dealing with the cumulative affects on traffic, circulation, and parking at 879 Higuera Street; French Brothers, applicant. 3i2 City Council Minutes Page 5 Tuesday, March 7, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, briefly reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council deny the appeal and uphold the Architectural Review Commission's action to approve the project, and approve a negative declaration of environmental impact with mitigations as outlined. He also summarized two letters that had been received that evening, one from Melanie Billig, representing the Citizen's Planning Alliance of San Luis Obispo County, and one from John French, Cuesta Valley Development Company. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Dianne Long, 313 San Miguel, spoke in support of her appeal. John French, 3932 Hollyhock, spoke in support of the proposed project, and for approval, as recommended by staff. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After a brief discussion, Reiss /Dunin,(3 -1 -1, Settle no, Rappa absent) moved to adopt Resolution No. 6584 denying the appeal, and upholding the Architectural Review Commission's action approving the project with an added condition that the owner and staff attempt to work out some type of lease agreement where the city would manage a metered parking lot on site. Councilwoman Pinard also requested that the City reaffirm that the Council is committed to reducing its reliability on the automobile. S. PLANNED DEVELOPMENT REZONING Council held a public hearing to amend the zoning map to neighborhood- commercial- planned development (C -N -PD) from neighborhood - commercial (C -N) to allow for expanded retail uses allowed for PD 1414; 773 Foothill Boulevard (Foothill Plaza), Channel Properties, applicant. At the request of the applicant, this item was continued to date uncertain. 6. MINOR SUBDIVISION Council held a public hearing to consider a tentative parcel map (MS 88 -303), creating three lots from one lot at 1690 Wilson, R -1 zone; McDowell - Kitamura Corporation, applicant. Mike Multari, Community Development Director, reviewed the agenda report with the recommendation that Council adopt the resolution which would approve the Minor Subdivision No. 88 -303, subject to the exceptions, findings and conditions noted in the resolution. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing open. Keith Gurnee, representing the applicant, Mr. Kitamura, spoke in support of the project. Mayor Dunin declared the public hearing closed. After a brief discussion, Settle / Pinard, Resolution No. 6585, was adpted approving the minor subdivision with an additional condition that would require recordation before occupancy is permitted. Motion carried unanimously (4 -0 -1, Councilwoman Rappa absent). X73 City Council Minutes Page 6 Tuesday, March 7, 1989 - 7:00 P.M. 7. COUNTY HAZARDOUS WASTE MANAGEMENT PLAN 1 Council considered giving approval to the final draft of the County's Hazardous Waste Management Plan (continued from 1/17/89). Mike Dolder, Fire Chief, briefly reviewed the agenda report, with the recommendation that Council adopt a resolution approving the County Hazardous Waste Management Plan that as recommended. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment, none was received. Mayor Dunin closed the public portion of the meeting. Moved and seconded Pinard /Reiss, Resolution No. 6586, was adopted approving the plan as recommended by staff, motion carried (4 -1, Councilman Settle voting no, Councilwoman Rappa absent). S. CREEK SETBACK Council considered a determination regarding a San Luis Creek setback and easement for a new office building at 444 Higuera Street, Smith- Lorance, applicant. At the request of the applicant, this item continued to date uncertain. 9. SAN LUIS CREEK FENCE ' Council considered construction of a fence at the north end of Pacific Street (Dallidet Project) to prevent access to San Luis Obispo Creek. Dave Romero, Public Works Director, reviewed the report stating that it was staff's recommendation that the city leave this area unposted and without fencing as had been requested by Mayor Dunin. Mayor Dunin asked for public comment. Leslie Vartanian, caretaker of the Dallidet Adobe, spoke on behalf of the Mayor's request, citing various safety issues, and urging the city to construct a fence or other obstruction, to keep people from traversing the creek. Mayor Dunin also urged the Council to honor his request. After brief discussion, moved by Settle /Pinard, to post the property with "NO Trespassing" signs. After additional discussion, Councilwoman Pinard withdrew her second. It was moved by Settle /Pinard to accept the staff recommendation not to construct a fence or post the property in this area. Motion carried (3 -1, Mayor Dunin voting no, Councilwoman Rappa absent). 10:50 p.m., Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeting to closed session to discuss personnel matters. ' 11:30 p.m. There being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Dunin adjourned the meeti to Monday, March 13, 1989, at 12:10 p.m. / I APPROVED BY COUNCIL: 4/4/89_ ` U kal Voges, t._v Clerk ------------------------- ------ ----------- -- -- - - -- =-- --- ---- ---- ---- - --- --