2020-2028 Housing Element Implementation
2020-2028 Housing Element Implementation Framework
On March 12, 2024, the Board of Supervisors considered a board-requested housing policy review conducted by the Department of Planning and Building, which included a recommended Housing Element implementation framework for the next four years. The Board provided input and directed staff to implement the Housing Element in accordance with the modified framework. Implementation is targeted to begin July 2024. All items will return to the Board of Supervisors for final action.
Please contact Planner Claire Momberger at [email protected] with any questions or to be added to an interested parties contact list for specific framework actions.
Phillips 66 Santa Maria Refinery Demolition and Remediation Project
On August 15, 2022, Phillips 66 Company (Phillips 66) applied to the County of San Luis Obispo for approval of a Development Plan and Coastal Development Permit (DP/CDP) to demolish the Santa Maria Refinery (SMR) facility and remediate the site located at 2555 Willow Road in Arroyo Grande, California.
The County application, C-DRC2022-00048 Phillips 66 SMR Demolition and Remediation Project (SMR Project), was accepted for processing on March 15, 2023, initiating an environmental review process as required under the California Environmental Quality Act.
Environmental Impact Report
On September 19, 2024, the Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Santa Maria Refinery Demolition and Remediation Project was released.The Final EIR and the Appendices can be accessed here
The complete Draft EIR can be accessed here.
The comments received on the Draft EIR can be accessed here.
Planning Commission Decision
On October 24, 2024, the Planning Commission certified the SMR Project EIR and approved the Project. However, an appeal to the decision was filed on November 4. An appeal hearing before the Board of Supervisors has been scheduled for February 4, 2025. The hearing will be held at the Katcho Achadjian Government Center, Board of Supervisors Chambers, 1055 Montery Street, San Luis Obispo. Once issued, the Board of Supervisors agenda for the meeting can be accessed here.
Dana Reserve Specific Plan
The 2024 Dana Reserve Specific Plan would allow for the phased development of a 288-acre master-planned community with up to 1,370 residential units, 110,000-203,000 square feet of commercial and non-residential (Visitor Serving/Hotel, Education) floor area, a minimum of 55.6 acres of open space and 6.3 acres of recreation, and related circulation and infrastructure. The project also includes a County-initiated General Plan and Ordinance Amendment to change the land use categories within the specific plan area and to incorporate the property into the Nipomo Urban Reserve Line (URL), and to ensure the General Plan is consistent with the DRSP. The project would require annexation into the Nipomo Community Services District service area to facilitate the provision of water and wastewater services to the project. The project site is located in the Residential Rural land use category, west of US 101, east of Hetrick Avenue, and adjacent to the Nipomo URL. The project is located within the South County Inland Sub Area of the South County Planning Area.
Diablo Canyon Power Plant Extended Operations
On September 2, 2022, Governor Newsom signed Senate Bill 846 into law, providing a path for Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) to extend operations at its Diablo Canyon Power Plant (DCPP) beyond the current expected closures of 2024 (Unit 1) and 2025 (Unit 2). There are numerous provisions in the new law that require proceedings spanning multiple State and Federal agencies. Links to the various agencies proceedings are provided below in the Frequently Asked Questions section. See "Which Agencies are involved in implementing SB 846".
Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan (LOHCP)
Update:
On October 29th, 2024, staff requested direction from the Board of Supervisors regarding the implementation of the LOHCP. Based on Board direction, staff will return on December 10, 2024, with the final package on LOHCP implementation funding. The direction received from the Board on October 29th, 2024 is available here.
Project files listed below:
Los Osos Habitat Conservation Plan (LOHCP)
LOHCP Appendices
LOHCP EIR
LOHCP IAMMP
LOHCP ITP
Further updates will be posted and/or linked on this page as available:
This information is available online via the US Fish and Wildlife Services (Ventura Office) by clicking here.
