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Community Development Director Timmy Tway summarized the request: the 2022 approval included a roundabout at Tank Farm Road and Santa Fe and required the developer to construct off-site improvements and underground utility work. Project engineers later encountered a practical obstacle: the neighboring Union Oil site could not convey the necessary right-of-way in the near term because of separate remediation and regulatory steps tied to historical site contamination. The developer proposed an interim solution allowing a conventional unsignalized intersection with turn lanes, buffered bike lanes and a two-way shared-use path — improvements that staff and advisory bodies said would preserve safety and active-transportation connections while enabling a path to the originally planned roundabout when right-of-way is acquired.

\"In the big picture, this is a story of creative solutions to challenges that come up when an approved project doesn't anticipate all the twists and turns,\" Community Development Director Timmy Tway said during the presentation. Active Transportation Committee and the Planning Commission reviewed the modified design and recommended approval; the City Council then adopted the resolution approving the modified circulation conditions and certifying an addendum to the original EIR.

Key elements approved: the modified plan removes the immediate requirement to build the roundabout at Tank Farm and Santa Fe, replacing it with interim improvements including a new eastbound left-turn lane into Santa Fe, buffered on-street bike lanes and a two-way shared-use path along Santa Fe West and Tank Farm. The project would still require the developer to prepare 65%-level design drawings and provide impact-fee deposits and reimbursements if the roundabout is built later by others. The developer also requested and staff agreed to an approach that allows one power pole to remain temporarily where full undergrounding is not immediately feasible; the pole would be located and designed to permit future undergrounding without obstructing interim circulation improvements.

Staff and council emphasized safety: the interim design adds pedestrian and bicycle facilities and acceleration lanes expected to reduce queueing and improve the worst-case delays at the nearby Tank Farm/Santa Fe East intersection. City engineering staff noted that once the interim improvements are completed the intersection’s worst-case movement is projected to improve from LOS F to LOS D and average delay for the most impacted movement would decline substantially.

Fiscal treatment: because the developer will not construct the roundabout immediately, the city will not reserve approximately $5.7 million in transportation impact fees and $2 million in general-fund reimbursement that had been set aside under the original reimbursement agreement. Impact fees will continue to be collected for the roundabout so the project remains fundable in the future, and the city will return later to de-obligate funds in the reimbursement agreement if the modified approach is implemented.

Why it matters: the decision allowed the project to proceed without delaying housing construction for an off-site right-of-way acquisition that may take years, while protecting the city’s long-term option to build the roundabout if right-of-way becomes available. The council approved the addendum to the certified final EIR after staff concluded the change did not introduce new environmental impacts.

Next steps: staff will update the reimbursement agreement consistent with the adopted resolution, and the developer will continue design and permit steps for both on-site and interim off-site improvements. Staff said they will monitor operations and may return with traffic-safety adjustments such as a right-turn-on-red restriction if the interim design creates conflicts.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","04/01/2025 - City Council Meeting","oneSentenceSummary","Council approved a staff-recommended modification to previously approved public-circulation improvements for the 600 Tank Farm Road project and certified an addendum to that project’s final EIR, amending conditions to allow interim off-site work while preserving a path to the original roundabout design when right-of-way becomes available.","taxTitle","San Luis Obispo City, San Luis Obispo County, California","taxId",55188,"location","headline","shortSummary",{"_33":75,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":76,"_41":77,"_43":78,"_45":79,"_47":80,"_49":81,"_51":82,"_53":83,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":84,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":85,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6616002,"Council green-lights processing of Broadstone Village applications, directs staff on financing, density and affordable housing",10667,6573000,17240000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2856669-4c1b2ae888b9be8ed909aec499862af4&start=6573&end=17240","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2856669-4c1b2ae888b9be8ed909aec499862af4/thumbnail_6573000.jpg","/articles/6616002/San-Luis-Obispo-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/Council-green-lights-processing-of-Broadstone-Village-applications-directs-staff-on-financing-density-and-affordable-housing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616002-f649772e735c747b6daf0b8fb80682e1/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201328&Signature=ZjRM000egeGGb-kFAvyuXjOlMhSR1O-oGTyBnQxsLMOJe3pN7SrdD-6lGuQUXfMRkqWQLhdegLvVoSXsnF1aA41RoMaoGIuE2PUeuxqCt0zI9qtuUsbioJqjq6eeThTHzyWjeNFQQ8v4biEyqGFIjBA4U6PktBNAZOjuP4cBBCMOwAMlUZ7Wm2ZHc7FDxSlNKsYzCnpCfUW2yCYMEAGlQRA0KeN7TuCGeVhN~w5srY7ovGv3MONXRfqFRGacYAQjXoBGmQt7sBwJe5AehwlLrMFAqcF87Xx-CGmiPnKxBYhIP8R7UQY336kX22-rowVAjUWO3AFojy-VAQd0avu~BQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 4-1 on April 1 to direct staff to proceed with processing the Broadstone Village project applications, which seek a general-plan amendment, rezoning and annexation to allow a proposed mixed residential development and a new LOVR (Los Osos Valley Road) bypass. Council also asked staff to study alternatives for the Bob Jones Trail alignment, require detailed fiscal analysis for infrastructure costs and consider affordable housing requirements if the project moves forward.

Hannah Hahn, an associate planner in the Community Development Department, told council the proposal, called Broadstone Village, would rezone two sites within city limits to R4 and annex a 44-acre Hayashi parcel in the county to build a bypass and trail extension. The applicant’s preliminary proposal includes 409 units (208 senior units on the north site and 201 multifamily units on the south site), a Bob Jones Trail extension and a LOVR bypass that would provide a new signalized connection and realign an extension of the Bob Jones Trail. \"Staff would like to emphasize that it is an initiation review,\" Hahn said; the council’s vote would only authorize processing and the environmental review phase.

Council weighed technical and fiscal trade-offs. Transportation staff and the city manager explained that while the LOVR-Higuera intersection may continue to face capacity and queuing challenges in the long term, the proposed bypass would reduce traffic at that location and give critical pedestrian-bike crossing opportunities at LOVR that would otherwise be difficult to achieve. Transportation Manager Luke Schwartz said the bypass could shift several thousand daily vehicle trips away from the LOVR-Higuera intersection, but acknowledged a portion of the bypass cost would likely be ineligible for standard impact-fee reimbursement because it addresses an existing deficiency — meaning a funding gap would need to be resolved if the road is built.

Council’s direction: Vice Mayor Shoresman moved and Council Member Boswell seconded a motion directing staff to proceed with processing the applications and to: confirm that staff should develop funding strategies for the construction and maintenance of any LOVR bypass without use of general fund money; require further analysis in the Environmental Impact Report (EIR) comparing alternatives including R3/R4 rezoning scenarios; study Bob Jones Trail alignment alternatives and community input; and explore requiring deed-restricted affordable units (citing the city’s inclusionary housing standards as a starting point). The final motion also instructed staff to provide a fiscal-impact analysis for long-term maintenance and operations and to ensure adequate park and public facilities are evaluated as part of the review process.

The motion passed 4-1. Council Member Ijan Marks voted no. Members who disclosed ex parte contacts said they had met with the applicant for briefings prior to the hearing; staff had also provided a multi-page correspondence answering public questions.

What changes next: If council’s initiation direction stands, staff will process the applications through environmental review and public advisory bodies. An EIR will analyze flooding, biological resources, traffic and other impacts, and will evaluate a reasonable range of alternatives (including R3 and R4 build-outs). Annexation of the Hayashi parcel would be pursued only if the bypass is determined to be feasible; staff told the council that if the bypass is not supportable, the annexation request would not move forward.

Why it matters: The proposal would add hundreds of housing units in a part of the city flagged for constrained access, creekside open space and potential flood issues. The project raises core questions about how to balance neighborhood compatibility and flood-protection with housing production, trail connectivity and traffic mitigation funding. Council’s direction framed the project as subject to thorough environmental, fiscal and design review before any final approvals.

Next steps: Staff will return as the environmental and technical analyses are completed; any future approvals would be decided after Planning Commission review, public hearings and EIR certification. Council directed staff to prioritize fiscal analyses and to seek ways to secure deed-restricted affordable housing if the project proceeds.","Council voted 4-1 to authorize staff to process the Broadstone Village annexation, rezone and general-plan amendment applications, instructing staff not to use general fund dollars for a proposed LOVR bypass, to study Bob Jones Trail alignments, and to analyze rezoning and affordability options.",{"_33":87,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":88,"_41":89,"_43":90,"_45":91,"_47":92,"_49":93,"_51":94,"_53":95,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":96,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":97,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6616007,"City says building at 1150 Laurel Lane is unsafe; tenants and businesses urge extensions and clearer tenant notice",1649,2997000,4646000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2856669-4c1b2ae888b9be8ed909aec499862af4&start=2997&end=4646","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2856669-4c1b2ae888b9be8ed909aec499862af4/thumbnail_2997000.jpg","/articles/6616007/San-Luis-Obispo-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/City-says-building-at-1150-Laurel-Lane-is-unsafe-tenants-and-businesses-urge-extensions-and-clearer-tenant-notice","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616007-6749ffeb5840aff0cbfc6d530c23accb/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201328&Signature=MmjWyM1cFWkwnqr47bYIOW2TuKkk70xR1QV1Du01w01wpXtvxSvB9IQlcqb9N3m1rfkCbi0-gGV1GGtaknv5317~IldHlfVBncRR8PwKVHxFRyA1aGR1M3vTM1h9cujL-oap2I--qzEpppXz3moyabUJfxlyMWMp7ALxaB4yJ8M1IuNocbQ7RMtcjz13xjotBGCPXiN~mbJVkuNPsv-p0C02objQSA6Qw-TKO6J4S9-RqZlsH5K7HFRoo-nub6LUpgzls~~~yHH4iAOL9LbBLa4YlgHEGBMRTF0We9z-zJAAxwSnUFPZrwhHoOyXvtJWibSkSlsGErKXWyKZYxgK0Q__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","San Luis Obispo city staff told the City Council on April 1 that a building official had issued a 30-day notice to vacate for the commercial/mixed-use property at 1150 Laurel Lane after concluding the building had become unsafe. Tenants, business owners and neighbors used the meeting’s public-comment period to press the council and staff for help, asking for extensions, clearer communication and guidance on relocation support.

City Manager (name not specified) told the council that on March 10 the city issued a notice and 30-day order to vacate because the building official found the structure unsafe and previously issued temporary certificates of occupancy had expired. “We did not take this decision lightly,” the City Manager said; the report said the city had worked with the property owner for 18 months to address construction and safety concerns but had not achieved compliance.

Several businesses and community members — most prominently Noelle Dubois, the owner of the local music venue Bang the Drum — told the council a sudden 30-day deadline would cause significant hardship. Dubois asked whether the city could grant an extension or a pause to the notice so Bang the Drum and other tenants could fulfill booked events, retain staff and relocate without catastrophic losses. “I do not want to be used as a wholesome small business shield to their unethical practices,” Dubois said, referring to the landlord’s role in the property’s condition, “but maybe there is a way to help us while still holding them accountable.”

Kimberly Hancock, general manager at Bang the Drum, told the council the venue has ten employees and several scheduled events and called for more transition time so staff can be retained and necessary permits and build-out work for a relocation can proceed. Tenants and neighbors described lost income, planned events and community uses, including wedding receptions planned at Bang the Drum this summer, and asked the council to consider options to help affected businesses and residential tenants.

City Attorney and staff said the city’s enforcement authority is directed at the property owner, not at tenant-landlord contractual relationships. The City Attorney explained the city provides notices and public records to tenants but legally must deal with the property owner for compliance and cannot give legal advice or advise tenants on how to litigate lease disputes. “From a city code enforcement perspective, we are obligated to deal with the property owner,” the City Attorney said. The City Attorney added the city is “actively exploring as we speak with outside counsel alternatives that minimize those impacts while expediting the resolution of the health and safety hazards that exist at the building.”

Staff said the notice requires vacating impacted spaces by April 9, and that fines could be levied against the property owner if the owner fails to comply. Staff emphasized there is no intent to fine tenants. The City Manager and Community Development Director said staff had met with several tenants and offered to continue to meet and facilitate resources, including economic development staff assistance to find relocation options.

Tenants emphasized they had not been aware of an April 2023 change in occupancy status that converted a permanent certificate of occupancy to a temporary one with an expiration date; speakers said they only learned of that change recently. One tenant, Barry Price, said the change in occupancy status, if it had been shared earlier, would have given tenants more time to prepare. City staff said the city had provided public records and notices but that private landlord-tenant communications remained the landlord’s responsibility; the city can share public documents but cannot intervene in private lease agreements.

The council and staff did not take an immediate formal action at the meeting; rather they heard dozens of public comments and expressed that staff and the city attorney were pursuing options. The City Attorney said staff were exploring legal approaches to reduce tenant harms while enforcing building safety. Staff encouraged tenants and business owners to continue communicating with city departments and said relevant officials — the building official, community development staff and the fire chief — were available to answer questions.

Why it matters: the 1150 Laurel Lane case highlights tensions between building-safety enforcement and tenant protections. City officials said the safety of tenants and the public is paramount; tenants and community advocates said the timeline and landlord communication left businesses and residents facing abrupt displacement and economic harm.

Next steps: staff will continue to work with tenants and the property owner, pursue enforcement against the owner if necessary, and said they would consult outside counsel to explore options that could reduce impacts to tenants while resolving the building’s safety issues.","City staff reported a March 10 notice to vacate at 1150 Laurel Lane after a building official deemed the site unsafe; affected tenants, including the music venue Bang the Drum, urged the council for extensions and clearer landlord notice while city staff described limits of municipal authority.",{"_33":99,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":100,"_41":101,"_43":102,"_45":103,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":56,"_73":56},6616011,"San Luis Obispo council votes to authorize lawsuit against Righetti M.C. LLC",48,1496000,1544000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2856669-4c1b2ae888b9be8ed909aec499862af4&start=1496&end=1544","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2856669-4c1b2ae888b9be8ed909aec499862af4/thumbnail_1496000.jpg","/articles/6616011/San-Luis-Obispo-City/San-Luis-Obispo-County/California/San-Luis-Obispo-council-votes-to-authorize-lawsuit-against-Righetti-MC-LLC","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6616011-ff8def6518e95ed01128da2234583023/orig.mp4?Expires=1771201328&Signature=Twt-JltPTrL9IoGXr25150atIllS4jqtY-fDO~Z-jQPc924ZctUU54f-YMK7bglst5Gi44GLQwR~U35pKhtSGng67gEanTWgiyToJzi6cWG8PLGzfUNQk1Rf4y756nMvQV4Ubo5fgqtWURKe7e0iSFfqR3ucPzuSpWsPVDh6iKGC3hEiW8dI4T9auQkzkf0MmVExMBjETkjZdw8fPkagtaZKIuvGAvYq~UzDljPASZ38W1Lb389N-7F7xTlyggpo2SJZvxXlbMKyq5nO9~jgQRwTDozhovXEvPebuUgerSCoQOoRkciHVwR~ivZlkqc38ja~rlMm3LBHP~bfWy5uGQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","The San Luis Obispo City Council voted 5-0 on April 1 to authorize the initiation of litigation against Righetti M.C. LLC following a closed-session discussion of pending claims. The council’s action directs the city attorney to file suit after negotiations failed to resolve the matter.

City Attorney reported that the council had met in closed session on “exposure to litigation” and “consideration of initiation of litigation” related to claims filed by Righetti M.C. LLC. \"Based on those facts on the motion of Council Member Marks, seconded by Mayor Stewart with a 5 0 vote, the council did authorize the initiation of litigation against Righetti NC LLC, and so we will proceed with the filing of that litigation based on the facts and circumstances and the documents on file,\" the City Attorney reported during the open-session report-out.

The council’s action formalizes the city’s next step after negotiations did not produce an agreement. Council Member Ijan Marks made the motion and Mayor Eric A. Stewart seconded it; the vote was unanimous. No further details about claims or the specific legal grounds were provided during the report-out, other than references to claims on file and correspondence between the parties.

Why it matters: initiating litigation moves a dispute from negotiation into the courts, which can alter timelines, costs and remedies for both the city and the private party involved. The council’s authorization means the city will proceed with filing a complaint unless a settlement is reached before filing. City officials said they had attempted to negotiate but that attempts were unsuccessful.

City Attorney said the decision followed examination of documents and facts on file and that staff had tried to reach a resolution before seeking council approval to file. The city did not give a timetable for filing or disclose more detail about the underlying claims during the public portion of the meeting.

Council members did not discuss or vote on any related budget appropriation during the public report; the action recorded was limited to authorizing the initiation of litigation. Additional procedural steps — including drafting and filing the complaint and any subsequent hearings — will follow normal court and city legal procedures.

A copy of the closed-session report was read into the public record during the meeting’s report-out. The city did not identify whether the litigation will be handled by in-house counsel or an outside law firm; the City Attorney said the city had been negotiating and would proceed based on documents on file.

Prosecution or defense strategies and potential fiscal impacts were not disclosed in open session. The city attorney told the council that the decision was based on the documents and circumstances presented in closed session and that staff would proceed accordingly. The council did not take any additional public action related to the matter at the meeting.

Next steps: the city attorney will proceed to prepare and file the litigation unless a settlement is reached before filing. The city will provide public updates in future meeting reports as permitted by law.","City council voted 5-0 after closed session to authorize the city attorney to initiate litigation against Righetti M.C. LLC over unresolved claims filed with the city.","actionData","errors"]

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