PC 2019-08-20_07b Orchard LLAMEMORANDUM
MEMORAND
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: MATTHEW DOWNING, PLANNING MANAGER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 18-002;
LOCATION – 207 PILGRIM WAY (AT ORCHARD AVENUE);
APPLICANT – FIRST ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF ARROYO
GRANDE; REPRESENTATIVE – LEAHA MAGEE, MBS LAND
SURVEYS
D ATE: AUGUST 20, 2019
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of the Lot Line Adjustment will relocate existing property lines to
accommodate a separate, developable lot.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving
Lot Line Adjustment No. 18-002.
BACKGROUND:
The subject properties are located on Pilgrim Way at Orchard Street, as part of the
First Assembly of God of Arroyo Grande campus in the Public Facility (PF) zoning
district (Attachment 1). The properties are a portion of Lot 102 of the Stratton’s
Survey of the Rancho Corral de Piedra subdivision, a Record of Survey for which
was recorded in 1959 (Attachment 2). The property owner, First Assembly of God
Church, requests to shift lot lines surrounding an existing parsonage residence to
result in a new, developable property on the south side of the site, fronting Orchard
Avenue. This new parcel is under review by the Community Development
Department for a separate proposed development.
Staff Advisory Committee
The Staff Advisory Committee (SAC) reviewed the proposed project in May, 2019.
Members of the SAC were in support of the project and recommended approval to
the Planning Commission.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 18-002
AUGUST 20, 2019
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Project Description:
The proposed lot line adjustment will adjust the interior lot lines of two (2) parcels,
resulting in modification of parcel shapes, width, depth, and parcel areas. The
existing parcel sizes are as follows:
Table 1. Existing Parcel Sizes
Parcel Number Lot Area Zoning
Parcel 1 10.3 acres PF
Parcel 2 0.6 acres PF
Total 10.9 acres
Currently, both parcels conform to development standards for the PF district. The
existing residence on former Parcel 2 complies with the Development Code as a
parsonage for the church. The parcels resulting from the proposed lot line
adjustment are as follows:
Table 2. Proposed Parcel Sizes
Parcel Number Lot Area Zoning
Parcel 1 8.1 acres PF
Parcel 2 2.8 acres PF
Total 10.9 acres
The proposed parcels meet requirements of the Development Code for their
zoning district, including lot area, lot width, and lot depth. Therefore, approval of
the Lot Line Adjustment is recommended.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Commission’s consideration:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment No. 18-002;
2. Modify and adopt the attached Resolution approving Lot Line Adjustment
No. 18-002;
3. Do not adopt the attached Resolution and instead provide direction for staff
to return with an appropriate resolution including findings for denial of Lot
Line Adjustment No. 18-002; or
4. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Granting the requested lot line adjustment will create a new developable lot in the
PF zoning district, currently under review for development by the Community
Development Department.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT NO. 18-002
AUGUST 20, 2019
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DISADVANTAGES:
None identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
The project has been reviewed in accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA) and deemed categorically exempt per Section 15305 (a) of the
CEQA Guidelines regarding minor lot line adjustments not resulting in the creation
of any new parcel.
PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT:
Per Municipal Code Section 16.12.030 (B), a public hearing is not required for
approval of a lot line adjustment. The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the
City’s website in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Project vicinity map
2. RS 9-103
3. Proposed Lot Line Adjustment
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING LOT LINE
ADJUSTMENT NO. 18-002; LOCATED AT 207 PILGRIM
WAY (AT ORCHARD AVENUE); APPLIED FOR BY FIRST
ASSEMBLY OF GOD OF ARROYO GRANDE
WHEREAS, the subject properties are a portion of Lot 102 of the Stratton’s Survey of the
Rancho Corral de Piedra subdivision, a Record of Survey for which was recorded in 1959;
and
WHEREAS, the parcels are currently under a single ownership by the applicant; and
WHEREAS, the applicant has filed Lot Line Adjustment No. 18-002 to adjust lot lines
between the two (2) parcels, maintaining a total of two (2) parcels; and
WHEREAS, Municipal Code Table 16.12.030 (B) requires that lot line adjustments be
reviewed by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the project at its meeting on August 20,
2019; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that this project is consistent with the City’s
General Plan and Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study and deliberation, the proposed
lot line adjustment does not:
1. Create any new lots;
2. Include any lots or parcels created illegally;
3. Impair any existing access or create a need for access to any adjacent lots or
parcels;
4. Impair any existing easements or create a need for any new easements serving
adjacent lots or parcels;
5. Constitute poor land planning or undesirable lot configurations due to existing
environmental conditions or current zoning development standards;
6. Require substantial alteration of any existing improvements or create a need for
any new improvements;
7. Create a nonconforming lot in the development district in which it exists, except as
allowed in Municipal Code Section 16.48.110.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby approves Lot Line Adjustment No. 18-002 as set forth in Exhibit “B” attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference, with the above findings and subject to the
conditions as set forth in Exhibit “A”, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
On a motion by Commissioner _____, seconded by Commissioner ______ and by the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 20th day of August, 2019.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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_______________________________
GLENN MARTIN,
CHAIR
ATTEST:
_______________________________
PATRICK HOLUB,
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
AS TO CONTENT:
_______________________________
TERESA MCCLISH
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT “A”
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT 18-002
207 PILGRIM WAY
This approval authorizes a lot line adjustment between portions the parcels located at 207
Pilgrim Way (APNs 006-095-021 and 006-095-007).
GENERAL CONDITIONS
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Lot Line Adjustment
18-002.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the Planning Commission at their meeting of August 20, 2019 and marked Exhibit
“B”.
4. This approval shall automatically expire on August 20, 2021 unless the lot line
adjustment is recorded or an extension is granted pursuant to Section 16.12.140
of the Development Code.
5. Future development shall conform to the applicable zoning district requirements
except as otherwise approved.
6. The applicant agrees to indemnify, defend, and hold harmless at his/her sole
expense any action brought against the City, its present or former agents, officers,
or employees because of the issuance of this approval, or in any way relating to
the implementation thereof, or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The
applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court
costs and attorney's fees which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be
required by a court to pay as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole
discretion, participate at its own expense in the defense of any such action but
such participation shall not relieve applicant of his/her obligations.
ENGINEERING DIVISION CONDITIONS:
7. The applicant shall submit all information required by Municipal Code Section
16.20.140.
8. The applicant shall pay processing and plan check fees at the time they are due.
9. The applicant shall have a licensed land surveyor in the State of California prepare
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RESOLUTION NO.
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the Lot Line Adjustment on City-approved forms.
10. The Lot Line Adjustment is preferred to be finalized by recording a Lot Line
Adjustment Map, and by subsequent deed transfers.
11. A current (within the last six (6) months) preliminary title report shall be submitted
to the Community Development Department prior to checking the final documents.
12. The applicant shall furnish a certificate from the tax collector’s office indicating that
there are no unpaid taxes or special assessments against the property.
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EXHIBIT "B"Item 7.b. - Page 9
ATTACHMENT 1
SUBJECT PROPERTIES
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ATTACHMENT 2Item 7.b. - Page 11
ATTACHMENT 3Item 7.b. - Page 12