INTRODUCTION Purpose & Scope
The results of the students’ planning efforts will be used by the San Luis Obispo County Planning and Building Department as a resource of information for the update of the Templeton Community Plan at a later date.
Background
The purpose of this report is to share a vision for the future of the Templeton community and specifically the Downtown area. The proposed recommendations have developed out of a number of planning and design studies. The elements of the proposal address the opportunities and challenges to the future of Templeton as a thriving social and economic hub for local residents and visitors. A conceptual vision for the community is described and followed by a more detailed look at the Downtown. A variety of housing types, land uses, and open space and streetscape designs have been proposed to enhance the Downtown area’s existing character. Details on economic activities, housing, land use designations and densities, elements of a healthy community, and conservation and safety are also provided. Images are included throughout the report to visually demonstrate the vision of the Templeton community and its Downtown.
INTRODUCTION
Project Overview
Regulatory Context & Governing Documents Envision Templeton
Templeton is an unincorporated community governed by San Luis Obispo County. Five elected representatives make up the San Luis Obispo Board of Supervisors. The County’s General Plan, which includes the Salinas River Area Plan and Framework for Planning, the Templeton Community Design Plan, and development regulations documents such as the Land Use Ordinance (Title 22), guide all development in Templeton. County policies and implementation measures must be consistent with the General Plan. Relevant Agencies
The Templeton Community Service District (TCSD) was created in 1976 in accordance with the Community Service District Law, California Government Code §61000, et seq. The TCSD provides many integral services, including fire protection, water, sewer, drainage, parks, and recreation to residents and property owners of Templeton.
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References
Several regional agencies have jurisdiction over the community as well. These include the San Luis Obispo Council of Governments (SLOCOG), Local Agency Formation Commission (LAFCo), and the Air Pollution Control District (APCD). SLOCOG has a central purpose to examine common regional problems, suggest solutions, provide transportation planning and funding for the region, and serve as a forum for the study and resolution of regional issues. LAFCo is responsible for reviewing and approving or disapproving, wholly or partially, all requests for city or special district boundary changes and latent
Opportunity Area
The Templeton Area Advisory Group (TAAG) is a volunteer board comprised of residents within Templeton. TAAG’s purpose is to gain input from the public and relay recommendations to the San Luis Obispo County Building and Planning Department for projects undergoing development review within Templeton.