1591 Farroll Road
General Plan Amendment
Authorization
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April 27, 2026
Megan Martin, Community Development Director
Request for Authorization
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• Altura Building Coastal Development, LLC submitted a request for a General Plan Amendment (GPA) and Rezone from LowDensity Residential (R1) to Medium Density Residential (R2). • Concurrent processing of Development Application for Tentative Subdivision Map to create 30 residential lots and construct 30 single-story, attached and detached residential units.
Background
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• Address: 1591 Farroll Road
• Lot Size: Approx. 3.72 acres (gross)
• Land Use: Low-Density Residential
(R1)
• Zoning: Low-Density Residential (R1)
• Existing land uses: Single Family
Residence, scattered non-native
grasses, trees, accessory structures,
prior agricultural use
Development Application
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• Tentative Subdivision Map (30 lots)
• Development Permit (30 units)
• Single-story
• Attached and detached
• 2 car garages; 4 spaces/unit
• Looped street design
• 16th Street access
• Homeowners Association
Development Application
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Craftsman Spanish
General Plan Amendment and Rezone
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• Gov. Code 65358 - City Council authorizes GPA
• GPA may be initiated by property owner, city staff, or Council. • GPA considered a change to any general plan map or text. • City may amend a general plan no more than 4 times in a year. • Rezone is a procedure to amend the City’s Official Zoning Map • Changes the boundaries of a zoning district.
• Rezone can be processed concurrently.
Amendment Process
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• City Council consideration and initiation
• Staff analysis and environmental review
• Traffic analysis, Phase I, Soils Report, Biological Report, Utility and Infrastructure Analysis; may also require historical analysis, archaeological report. • Other Department and Agency involvement
• Public Works, Five Cities Fire, Grover Beach Police, Sanitation District, Airport Land Use Commission, SLO Local Area Formation Commission (LAFCo), SLO Air Pollution Control District, Lucia Mar Unified School District, SLO Health Counts (Healthy Neighborhoods)
• Planning Commission recommendation
• City Council approval
City Council Consideration
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• Does the GPA reflect the City’s vision for where different land uses should be located?
• Would the GPA and Rezone conflict with other policies in the General Plan?
• Will the GPA and Rezone affect neighboring properties or the broader community?
• Are the GPA and Rezone consistent with the City’s land use principles and applicable laws?
• Is the timing of the GPA and Rezone appropriate?
Land Use Element Consistency
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• LU Policy 1.1 – Harmonize existing and new development. • LU Policy 1.2 – “Complete” Neighborhoods.
• LU Policy 1.3 – Creating walkable neighborhoods.
• LU Goal 2 – Designate adequate land in a range of residential densities.
• LU Policy 2.3 – Housing choices.
Housing Element Consistency
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• HE Policy 1.1 – Ensure adequate supply of vacant or
underutilized land for development or redevelopment.
• HE Policy 1.2 – Encourage development of a mix of different housing types including multi-family and single-family homes. • HE Policy 2.1 – Multi-family housing development shall incorporate interesting architectural structural design features. • HE Policy 7.1 – All new dwellings shall meet State requirements for energy efficiency.
Authorize staff to initiate an amendment to the City’s General Plan and Official Zoning Map to change the General Plan Land Use Designation and Zoning Designation from Low-Density Residential to Medium-Density Residential for a proposed housing project at 1591 Farroll Road to develop a 30 single-story attached and detached residential units;
Recommendation
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City Council Consideration
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• Does the GPA reflect the City’s vision for where different land uses should be located?
• Would the GPA and Rezone conflict with other policies in the General Plan?
• Will the GPA and Rezone affect neighboring properties or the broader community?
• Are the GPA and Rezone consistent with the City’s land sue principles and applicable laws?
• Is the timing of the GPA and Rezone appropriate?