Public Hearing followed by discussion and possible action on any and all matters regarding Text Amendment Case No. 2015-0656, This is a request by the City of San Luis for a text amendment to the San Luis City Code, Chapter 152 Zoning Regulations §152.061, §152.075, §152.078, §152.090, §152.091, §152.092 and multiple residence zoning districts Table 4 and 5 relating to minimum lot size for single residence dwellings and eliminating single residence dwellings from the multiple residence zoning districts “R-2” and “R-3”. 

The Mayor requested this item be brought before council for consideration of changing the City’s zoning code for minimum lot size of 6,000 square feet. It has been brought to his attention that there is interest in encouraging development of bigger lots from both professionals who would be interested in locating to San Luis as well as from the developers of self-help affordable housing for our current residents who are not home owners.

Staff has prepared a proposed ordinance for Council to discuss. The R1-5 Zoning District which allows single family homes on 5,000 square feet lots is eliminated from future development. R-2 and R-3 Zoning Districts which allow 10 and 20 units on 1-acre detached homes are not allowed in R-2 and R-3. In order to encourage small businesses, 4,000 square feet are allowed for commercial districts with residence involved in C-1, C-2, and Mixed Use districts. 

The majority of lots in the city are less than 6000 sq. ft. in size. The demand of bigger homes has created a problem for developers because it is hard to fit a house with more square footage in a small lot. Last year the City received more than 10 applications for variances to allow reduction of setbacks for new construction of homes. With this text amendment, future subdivision will be developed with lots at least 6000 sq. ft. which will allow a decent size home without any problem. 

The Citizen Review Meeting was held on January 5, 2016 at City Hall Council Chambers at 6 PM. The intent of this meeting was to allow the public to learn about the project, ask questions, and express comments. There were no members of the public present. 

This request is generally consistent with the applicable goals and objectives of the General Plan Housing Element and will protect the health, safety, and welfare of the residents in the area.