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Commission receives update on AT&T-owned parking lot compliance, resurfacing and in-lieu parking payment
Summary
Staff updated the commission on conditions tied to a conditional use permit for an off-site parking lot (111 West Mantelluh/Matilija Street): payment of in‑lieu parking fees, code-compliance repairs and resurfacing permits have been advanced; ownership by AT&T and potential future sale were discussed along with museum interest in the parcel.
City staff provided an informational update on Oct. 1 regarding conditions tied to a conditional use permit and associated off-site parking facility at 111 West Manteluh/Matilija Street (parcel owned by AT&T). The item was informational; no formal action was taken.
Staff said three conditions were the focus of follow-up: (1) a one-time in-lieu parking payment required by the approval (staff quoted an amount in the update as “$16.05 $34.98” tied to two parking spaces under Title 10, Chapter 3.13 but did not clarify the figure in the meeting); (2) addressing outstanding code-compliance issues at the lot, including uneven pavement and lighting; and (3) starting work within 180 days of the April approval. Staff reported the applicant has paid or agreed to the in-lieu option, obtained a permit to resurface and restripe the lot, and resolved or is resolving lighting/security issues. Staff said a timeline for resurfacing will be requested and that they expect work to begin sooner than the full 180 days allowed by the building-permit start window.
Commissioners and staff discussed ownership and future uses. Staff confirmed AT&T owns the parcel. Commissioners asked whether the lot would remain a parking lot; staff said once compliance conditions are met the owner could sell the parcel, and future changes in use or new buildings would require public hearings and applicable design-review or permit processes. The commission also discussed community interests: Historic Preservation Commission member Brian Akins urged consideration of the museum’s use of the lot (the museum uses it as overflow) and noted local interest in securing the parcel’s association with the museum. Staff said the chain-link fence on the site will be removed as part of permit work, and that lighting modifications (for example, motion-activated fixtures) could be considered to reduce neighborhood light pollution while improving safety.
Staff said resurfacing and restriping permits have been approved and enforcement issues (lighting, uneven pavement) are being addressed with a timeline to be provided. Commissioners asked staff to continue reporting timelines and to coordinate permit conditions with code compliance. The item was informational only and will return to staff tracking and potential future hearings if the property owner pursues development.
