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Wednesday, October 20, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Bonnie Garritaano, 1950 San Luis Drive, spoke representing the San Luis Obispo Neighborhood
Association. She presented aerial photographs from the mid - 1960'9 and mid -1988 to demonstrate the
improved riparian vegetation along the San Luis Creek, and requested that creek setbacks be only
applied to undeveloped property.
Gary Felsman. 2234 Santa Ynez, representing the Sierra Club, stated that a tiered approach for
setbacks to undeveloped property was acceptable, and the County's comments were appropriate.
Dave Garth. 2046 San Luis Drive, spoke against creek setbacks in residential areas, and against
allowing public access.
Glen Priddy. 960 Montalban, spoke against trails in creek setbacks along San Luis Creek, citing the
Parks and Recreation element.
Robert Bostrom, 1933 San Luis Drive, spoke against easements and pathways on San Luis Creek
stating that It would be noisy, unsightly, and dirty.
Shase Hockey. 1842 San Luis Drive, stated the City was imposing ownership on private property and
opposed paths along San Luis Creek.
Sheree Davis. representing the Chamber of Commerce, spoke in favor of the Open Space goals, but
stated that they included tools to limit or prevent expansions. She reviewed points submitted
previously in letter form.
Richard Enos. 1830 San Luis Drive, stated there were over 700 property owners along creeks, and
everyone should have been notified.
Janet Kourakis, representing the League of Women Voters, spoke against approving the negative
declaration of environmental impact, and supported the inclusion of a map showing all existing City
holdings.
Jeff Jorgensen, City Attorney, clarified that only creek setbacks were being addressed in the Open
Space Element, and that trails would be dealt with at a separate time.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed.
Council discussed the urban trails system and open space resources outlined in the Open Space
Element The State definition of open space was discussed, especially its application to the urbanized
portions of the City, and neighborhood compatibility, resource protection and safety concerns.
Moved by Settle /Raooa to direct staff to come back with a policy stating that in existing substantially
developed residential areas of the City where trail compatibility was an issue, trails should not be
allowed; motion carried (5-0).
Council discussed the difference between easements and setbacks, creek protection, Mission Plaza,
and other impacts of the proposed 20 -foot setback.
Moved by Raaoa /Romero to direct staff to revise page 19 (and other portions of the document) to
delete reference to specific footage setbacks dealing with Mission Plaza; motion carried (5-0).
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Wednesday, October 20, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
After discussion, moved by Raooa /Settle to direct staff to reword page 25, section D, changing
°established penalties° to the concept of promoting, protecting, and enhancing the riparian vegetation;
motion carried (5-0).
Council discussed the necessity to include vernal pools in the document
8:50 PM Mayor Pinard declared a recess.
9:15 PM City Council reconvened; all Council Members present
Council continued their discussion of the Draft Open Space Element in a page -by -page format
Informal referrals included the addition of developing funding sources (including the adoption of a
property transfer tax); and referring to page 92 on pages 8 & 9; encouraging active programs to
implement mufti-purpose detention basin removing °significant° from the wetlands definition.
Moved by RaRQa /Romero that page 78, item 7 be changed to make the closure of Garden Street to
be consistent with the Downtown Plan.
Moved by Roalman /Settle to continue the Rem until October 26, 1993; motion carried (5-0).
2. LAND USE ELEMENT UPDATE (File No. 462)
Council considered the Land Use and Circulation Elements update Environmental Impact Report
supplements (continued from 8/10/93).
Arnold Jonas. Community Development Director, reviewed the draft documents stating that the
direction from Council in August had been included in the drafts.
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing open.
Bob Roundtree. 808 Murray Street, stated that mitigation measures for traffic were incomplete.
Ned Rogoway. 1012 Pacific, Suite A-1, supported the alternative in the supplement to his property on
Tank Farm Road and Broad Street. He was requested to submit his comments in the 45 -day
circulation period.. He also stated the traffic component was incomplete and that there were mitigation
measures necessary.
Bann Karleskint. Chair of the Planning Commission, stated that the Planning Commission would
review the new items included in the Land Use Element with the amended Environmental Impact
Report.
Bill Toma. 1663 Colina Court, stated the Environmental Impact Report should be considered at the
same time.
Dennis Schmidt. 865 Santa Rosa Road, Atascadero, encouraged the inclusion of Froom Ranch in the
urban reserve line because of community benefits..'
Mayor Pinard declared the public hearing closed. '
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After discussion, moved by Roalman /Settle to receive the report regarding the findings of the draft
Environmental Impact Report supplement which evaluates the additional land use alternatives
Identified by the Council in August 1993 and to direct staff and the Planning Commission to consider
the included alternatives in further processing of the Land Use update; motion carried (5-0).
COMM.1. Council Member Settle requested the removal of a stop sign near the entrance to Cal
Poly; item to be placed on the October 26th agenda (consensus).
10:22 P.M. there being no further business to come before the City Council, Mayor Pinard adjourned
the meeting to Tuesday, October 26, 1993 at 7:00 P.M.
APPROVED BY COUNCIL- 12/7/93
On . Glad ell, CV Clerk
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MINUTES
ADJOURNED MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 26, 1993 - 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBERS - 990 PALM STREET
SAN LUIS OBISPO, CALIFORNIA
ROLL CALL:
Council Members
Present: Council Member Penny Rappa, Dave Romero, Allen K. Settle,
Vice -Mayor Bill Roalman, and Mayor Peg Pinard
Absent: None
City Staff
Present: John Dunn, City Administrative Officer, Jeff Jorgensen, City
Attorney; Diane Gladwell, City Clerk; Ken Hampian, Assistant
City Administrative Officer; Mike McCluskey, Public Works
Director; Arnold Jonas, Community Development Director, Ann
Slate, Personnel Director; Jim Gardiner, Police Chief
PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
P.C.1. A presentation of a historical plaque was made for the Tribune Building located at 1763 Santa
Barbara Street. Devon and Astrid Gallagher made a brief presentation of the artifacts and renovation
of the building.
P.C.2. Stan Payne. San Luis Obispo, requested a street tree removed and driveway alterations for his
property at 1420 Johnson Avenue; issue referred to the CAO (consensus).