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MINUTES —MARCH 28, 2017
JOINT MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
AND PLANNING COMMISSION
MORRO BAY VETERAN'S HALL
209 SURF STREET — 3:30 P.M.
PRESENT:
Jamie Irons
Robert Davis
John Headding
Matt Makowetski
Marlys McPherson
Robert Tefft
Michael Lucas
Gerald Luhr
Joseph Ingraffia
Richard Sadowski
STAFF: Scot Graham
Joe Pannone
Dana Swanson
Cindy Jacinth
MEETING DATE
Mayor
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Council Member
Planning Commission Chair
Planning Commissioner
Planning Commissioner
Planning Commissioner
Planning Commissioner
May % 2017
Community Development Director
City Attorney
City Clerk
Associate Planner
ESTABLISH QUORUM AND CALL TO ORDER
A quorum was established by the City Council with all members present.
A quorum was established by the Planning Commission with all members present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
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Rigmore, Morro Bay, expressed the importance of preserving natural areas along the water
fI ont.
Glenn Silloway, Morro Bay resident and Chair of Morro Bay Open Space Alliance, shared input
received during a recent community meeting regarding Study Area 1. Of the 90 who attended,
21 preferred to leave the Chevron property in the County but would accept some level of sphere
of influence. Most were opposed to commercial development in that area; 70% were open to
campground type development. There was unanimous support for biking/hiking trails.
David Shoemaker, Morro Bay, was concerned about the sale and potential development of the
Chevron property and recommended an independent geological study to analyze risk of
landslide. He suggested the development of homes on Panorama in trade for hiking / biking
trails on other parts of the property could put existing homes at risk.
Robert Walker, Morro Bay, confirmed with staff 3300 Panorama will be zoned R-1.
John Brukner, Morro Bay, opposed any development aside from. a campground, hiking and
biking trails on Lots 33-41 (Chevron property).
Don Headland, Morro Bay, asked if zoning and density for the pump station would be decided at
this meeting. He was pleased the zoning had been changed to R-1 with density of 4-7 homes
per acre.
Tina Metzger, Morro Bay, asked for clarification regarding the City's Mission Statement adopted
on February 281"
Peter Behman, Morro Bay resident and business owner, requested the City consider rezoning
three small homes located at 965 Pelican Place, currently zoned visitor service, due to lack of
space for extra parking.
Vic Montgomery, Chevron Corporation, provided an update on current discussions and potential
future uses for 3,000 acres identified in Study Area #1.
Evans Cowan, Morro Bay, asked if there would be additional meetings to discuss potential land
uses and expressed an interest in participating.
Dan Knight, representing a property owner on Island Street, offered support for the synopsis on
Site E and the plan to move commercial development onto Main Street in an elongated manner,
drawing it out of the neighborhoods. Regarding the Chevron parcel, he supported a geological
study and joint effort between Chevron and the neighboring property owners.
Roy Cinowalt, owner of an apartment building a 3100 Main, spoke regarding the need for code
enforcement to prevent illegal garage conversions from being used for income property and
ensure the master plan and building codes are adhered to.
The public comment period was closed.
SPECIAL MEETING AGENDA ITEM:
LAND USE ALTERNATIVES
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Community Development Director Graham introduced Jeff Henderson and Amy Sinsheimer of
Michael Baker International, who provided a project update and overview of Preferred Land Use
Alternatives for input and discussion. (The slide presentation can be found here.)
Existing Land Use Mamp.
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Comments by the Planning Commission and Council included the following:
• Confirmed land use designations with PD overlays will be replaced with PD zones
defined through the zoning code. General Plan will include a range of anticipated uses
and the zoning code will define the specific uses.
• Confirmed high density would be 15-27 units per acre.
• Regarding the Mixed Use category, suggested any decisions be provisional at this point,
then revisit as we move forward.
• Suggested combining golf course with recreational / open space.
Opportunity Sites (within City limits)
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Site A — Dynegy Power Plant
Comments by the Planning Commission and Council included the following:
• Consider a larger envelope, across the creek to Highway 41. As proposed, it may be too
restrictive for potential future development.
• Suggested including the intake building and providing more connection with north
Embarcadero. A full master plan of this site may be warranted.
• Suggested an interim designation be made with the understanding a specific plan will be
developed in the future.
• Property. along Scott Street could be included to provide access to power plant property.
• Would like to see power plant property linked to the Measure D area, perhaps offsetting
visitor serving use here against losses in other areas.
Economic viability is key — the City must adapt to a proposal that meets community
needs.
• Use less defined "bubbles" to illustrate proposed mix of uses, subject to future master
plan. Include adjacent power plant property on southern side.
Site B —Existing Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), Desal Plant, Lila Keiser Park & RV
areas
The proposal is primarily a mix of visitor serving /commercial and open space /recreation use.
Comments by the Planning Commission and Council included the following:
• Would .like a vision statement for natural resources and expanding or enhancing the
ESHA.
• Referring to a flood study from 2009 Facility Master Plan, suggested using Highway 41
as an inversion to guide flood waters.
• Confirmed the existing RV Park conforms with proposed land use.
• Suggested the WWTP site be studied in conjunction with power plant for master plan.
• Suggested the two open space areas be connected.
Summary: As proposed, with an open space connection between the two open space areas,
with the understanding master plan process will occur, with RV park on the west side of the map
to be designated visitor serving commercial.
Site C —Proposed Water Reclamation Facility (WRF)
There were no comments regarding this site.
Site D —Downtown Waterfront Strategic Plan (DWSP)
Changed land use designations from Visitor Serving Commercial to Mixed Use to accommodate
a range of potential catalyst projects. Following discussion, it was agreed more time was
needed to review and discuss this area.
Site E —North Main Corridor
Comments by the Planning Commission and Council included the following:
• .Supported high density in this location, gathering commercial around Spencers.
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• Any development must be tied to upsizing infrastructure in this area. Traffic issues must
also be considered.
• Design guidelines are needed.
• Specific areas outlined as nodes should be reexamined and well-defined. Areas where
commercial doesn't work should be defined as residential.
• Suggested entryway to City on southern end be incorporated into that opportunity site,
rather than the rest of north Main.
• Concerned designating the whole length of Main as neighborhood commercial would not
be successful — does not want to limit options.
II. REVIEW OF PUBLIC MEETING PROCESS
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Mayor Irons requested this discussion item following the March 7th Planning Commission
meeting to reinforce City policies and procedures to control public outbursts, such as cheering
and clapping, and ensure everyone has the opportunity to speak during public comment.
Commissioner Tefft added it is incumbent upon members of the public to observe time limits,
speak only one on an item, and be respectful of other speakers.
ADJOURNMENT
The joint meeting of the City Council and Planning Commission concluded at 5:56 p.m.
Recorded by:
ana Swanson
City Clerk
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