PC R 89-124041?
RESOLUTION NO. 893240
A RESOLUTION OF Tf� PLANNING C7CY�IISSION OF Tf�
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE GRANTING A VARIANCE,
CASE NO. 89-137, APPLIID F"OR BY THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE POLICE DEPAR�iT, LOCATID
AT 200 NORTH HALCYON ROAD, ALLC7WING A SIX
FY)0'P HIC�i FIIVCE, AND ADOPTING A NDGATIVE DECLARATION
Wf�tFAS, the Planriing Co[rmission of the City of Arroyo Grande has
considered Variance Applicatian No. 89 filed by the Arroyo Grande Police
Department, for a variance at 200 North Halcyon Road in the "C General
Comnercial District; and
�FAS, the Planning Conmission has held a public hearing on this
application in accordance with the City Code; and
�FAS, the Plaruiing Cormussion has found that this project is consistent
with the General Plan and the environmental docwnerits associated therewith; and
FII�F1�S, the project has been fo�d to have no significant
environmental impact under the provisions of the California �vironmental Quality
Act (CF�,); and
�FAS, the Planning Cannission finds, after due study, deliberation and
public hearing, the following circwtutances exist:
l. There are exceptional circiaristances applying to the subject property,
inclwding size, shape, topography, and surroundings that do not apply
generally to other land, buildings or uses in the sarr�e district.
Specifically, the Police Department requires extraordinary security
measures above and beyond what is needed for other uses in this C-
2 Zone;
2. The granting of this variance is necessary for the preservation and
enjoyment of substantial property rights of the applicant.
Specifically, this variance is necessary to protect the valuable
fleet of autanobiles crucial to the protection of the citizens of
Arroyo Grande;
3. The granting of the variance will not, under the tern�s and conditions
of this particular case, materially affect adversely the health or
safety of persorLS residing or working in the neighborhood, provided
the conditions of approval are implemented, and will not be
materially detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to property
or im�rovesnents in said neighborhood; and
4. The granting of this variance will not be contrary to the General
Plan.
NQ�1, T��ORE, BE IT RE90LVF� that the Planning Cca�mi.ssion of the City
of Arroyo Grande hereby approves said variance, subject to the standard
conditions of the City and those listed below:
1.
2.
DevelopmPaZt shall occur in substantial conforn�ice with the plans
approved by the Planning Cortmission at their meeting of August 15,
1989;
Where parking lot curbs meet at right angles, these angles shall be
rounded;
3. The Police Department shall su�mit fire sprinkler plans to the State
Fire Marshall for review and approval prior to issuance of building
permit. A copy of the approval letter shall be included in the
permanent file located in City Hall.
4. The existing magnolia tree should be preserved. If the existing
structure is burned, all necessary action to deflect the heat froan
the tree should be taken:
5. A final landscaping plan shall be provided for review and approval,
prior to issuance of building permit. The landscaping plan shall
include a replacement tree (24" box size), in the event the magnolia
tree dies. The landscape architect may recamiend another type of
replacement tree, such as oak;
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6. The existing eucalyptus trees located in the parking lot of the
Mallory-Berryhill building should be pruned to allow access for large
vehicles, such as fire trucks;
7. The final landscape plan shall oinit the ice plant and substitute
helianthem�n or similar drought-tolerant ground cover;
8. The final landscaping plan should discuss an alternative plant for
the espalliered rose. The alternative plant should have minim�i
maintenance; and
9. The applicant shall ascertain and cor�ly with the requirements of
all state, co�ty and city agencies as are applicable to the project.
On motion by Co�mtissioner Gallagher, seconded by Cce�missioner Brandy, and
by the following roll call vote, to wit:
� AYFS: Cocm�issianers Gallagher, Brandy, Carr and Acting Chairman Soto
NOFS: None
ABSII�IT: Corrmissioners Flores, Moore and Chairn�z Gerrish
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15th day of August 1989.
Mar�I l�n Leini,�'iger � ) John �ofo
Carmzssion Clerk � Acting Chairmazi
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