City Council
Staff Report
From: City Manager
Report Type: STUDY SESSION
Lead Department: Planning and Development Services
Meeting Date: March 18, 2024
Report #:2402-2697
TITLE
Presentation from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Community Planning Studio on its Findings Related to San Antonio Road Corridor Existing Conditions and Alternatives Report. CEQA Status - Not a project.
RECOMMENDATION
Staff recommends Council receive the presentation.
BACKGROUND
Students from Cal Poly San Luis Obispo’s City and Regional Planning Department’s Community Planning Studio have studied the San Antonio Road Corridor as part of a class assignment and prepared an existing conditions and alternatives report (Attachments A and B, respectively) for the City’s consideration.
The City Council authorized staff to engage with Cal Poly to support this student-led initiative that provides real world, practical land use and transportation experience to undergraduate students interested in pursuing a career in community planning.
The attached report and associated material from two community workshops (Attachment C) were prepared entirely by the students and represent their findings. The transmittal and presentation of this information is not an endorsement from the City or staff as to the feasibility, practicability or factual accuracy of the material presented.
The intent of this partnership and the City’s support for this program is to stimulate a community discussion concerning the San Antonio Road Corridor as the City begins a formal study and analysis to prepare a community plan for this area. Future planning will address anticipated housing production and population growth, multi-modal transportation access and solutions, commercial services and community amenities, such as open space and parks.
As step toward the formal community plan process, staff would like to thank and recognize the Cal Poly San Luis Obispo Community Planning Studio students and the leadership of Assistant Professor Dr. Dave Amos for their interest in the City, the long hours dedicated toward this project and engagement with the Palo Alto community.
FISCAL/RESOURCE IMPACT
This study session presentation has no fiscal impact. The City anticipates spending approximately $3,000 in support of transportation, lodging and meal expenses for student visits to the project study area.
STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT
Three community engagement events were conducted by the Cal Poly students in or near the study area.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW
This report is for informational purposes only with no action required by the Council.
ATTACHMENTS
Attachment A: Existing Conditions Report
Attachment B: Alternatives Report
Attachment C: January 24, 2024 Visioning Workshop Material APPROVED BY:
Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director