PC R 09-2095RESOLUTION NO. 09-2095
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 09-
005, TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 09-002 AND PLANNED SIGN
PROGRAM 09-002; 1170 WEST BRANCH STREET; APPLICANT — IN-N-
OUT BURGER
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
applications for Conditional Use Permit No. 09-005, Tentative Parcel Map 09-002 and
Planned Sign Program 09-002 filed by In-N-Out Burger (Mark Noack) to: 1) divide an
existing 7.25 acre parcel into a 0.88 acre parcel (subject parcel) and a 6.37 acre parcel,
2) dismantle the former Sizzler restaurant building and 3) construct a new drive through
fast food restaurant (totaling 3,265 square feet of building area, 1,990 square feet
accessible by the public), sign installation, landscaping and parking lot improvements;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held a public hearing on this application in
accordance with the City's Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has found that this project is consistent with the
General Plan and the environmental documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo
Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has reviewed a draft
mitigated negative declaration; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public
hearing, the following circumstances exist:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
Tentative Parcel Map Findings
The proposed tentative parcel map is consistent with goals, objectives, policies,
plans, programs, intent and requirements of the Arroyo Grande General Plan, as
well as any applicable Specific Plan, and the requirements of this title.
The development of a stand alone, drive through fast food restaurant is consistent
with policy LU7-2 of fhe Land Use Element of the General Plan which states: "The
RC classification shall provide areas for retail and service businesses serving the
regional population (trade area typically exceeding 50,000 people - roughly
equivalent to the Five-Cities area)."
The development of a stand alone, drive through fast food restaurant is consistent
with policy LU7-4 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan which states:
"Freestanding of drive-through fast food restaurants are allowed in the RC or BP
areas subject to consideration of potential air quality and aesthetic impacts."
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2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
The project site is the area commonly known as the Five Cities Center /ocated at
West Branch Street and Rancho Parkway in the City of Arroyo Grande. The
overall development is approximately 47-acres of shopping center space including
major and minor tenants and parking facilities. The proposed drive-through
restaurant will replace the former Sizzler Restaurant.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
The site of the proposed restaurant is physically suitable for fhe proposed density
of development due to existing development of needed amenities such as shared
access and parking within a 47-acre shopping center development.
4. The design of the tentative parcel map or the proposed improvements are not
likely to cause substantial environmental damage or substantially and avoidably
injure fish or wildlife or their habitat.
The tentative parcel map will not cause substantial environmental damage or
substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat due to its location
within a developed 47-acre shopping center.
5. The design of the subdivision or type of improvements is not likely to cause serious
public health problems.
The design of the subdivision is not likely to cause serious public health problems
due to the nature of the developed shopping center and conditions of approval that
address issues such a pedestrian and vehicular circulation.
6. The design of the tentative parcel map or the type of improvements will not conflict
with easements acquired by the public at large for access through, or use of,
property within the proposed tentative parcel map or that alternate easements for
access or for use will be provided, and that these alternative easements will be
substantially equivalent to ones previously acquired by the public.
The design of the tentative parcel map was designed to avoid conflicts with public
and private easements and to obey established agreements related to access to
and circulation within the existing shopping center.
7. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into an existing community
sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements as prescribed by
Division 7(commencing with Section 13000) of the California Water Code.
Discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the exisfing community
sewer system will not result in violation of existing requirements as prescribed by
Division 7(commencing with Section 13000) of the California Water Code due to
standard development regulations implemented through the City of Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code.
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8. Adequate public services and facilities exist or will be provided as the result of the
proposed tentative parcel map to support project development.
As detailed in the Initial Study and Mifigated Negative Declaration, due to fhe
previous development of the Five Cities Center as well as project conditions of
approval, adequate public services and facilities exist for the development of fhe
proposed In-N-Out Burger.
Conditional Use Permit Findings:
1. The proposed use is permitted within the subject district pursuant to the provisions
of this section and complies with all the applicable provisions of this title, the goals,
and objectives of the Arroyo Grande general plan, and the development policies
and standards of the city.
Restaurants with drive through services are allowed in the Regional Commercial
zoning district with approval of a Conditional Use Permit.
The development of a stand alone, drive through fast food restaurant is consistent
with policy LU7-2 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan which states: `The
RC classification shall provide areas for retail and service businesses serving fhe
regional population (trade area typically exceeding 50,000 people - roughly
equivalent to the Five-Cities area)."
The development of a stand alone, drive through fast food restaurant is consisfent
with policy LU7-4 of the Land Use Element of the General Plan which states:
"Freestanding of drive-through fasf food restaurants are allowed in the RC or BP
areas subject to consideration of potential air quality and aesthetic impacts."
The project as proposed meefs all pertinent Municipal Code development
standards.
2. The proposed use would not impair the integrity and character of the district in
which it is to be established or located.
The proposed restaurant use is similar in character, sca/e and function of the
existing Five Cities Center and the surrounding Regional Commercial district which
includes Carl's Jr., McDonalds (inside Wal-Mart), Chili's and Baja Fresh. As
depicted on the project plans, the In-N-Out Burger is placed away from residential
developmenf and adjacent to Freeway 101.
3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is
proposed.
The site of the proposed restaurant is physically suitable for the proposed density
of development due to existing development of needed amenities such as shared
access and parking within a 47-acre shopping center development.
4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
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services to ensure public health and safety.
Due to previously installed infrastructure wifhin the Five Cities Center as well as
existing public infrastrucfure from the site as determined by the Engineering
Division, there are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities
and services to ensure public healfh and safety.
5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare or
materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity because the
proposed project complies with applicable performance standards and
development criteria of the Regional Commercial zoning district.
The project as proposed and altered by developed conditions of approval will not
be detrimental to the public healfh, safety or welfare or materially injurious to
properties and improvements in fhe vicinity.
Planned Sign Program Findings
The proposed sign is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and programs
of the Arroyo Grande general plan, specific plan, and any applicable design
guidelines or approvals;
The proposed signs are consistenf with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande general plan, specific plan, and all applicable
design guidelines or approvals based upon review of the applicable documents by
staff, the Architectural Review Committee and the Planning Commission.
2. The proposed sign conforms to applicable development standards and provisions
of this title and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare;
The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions
of the Development Code and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare.
3. The physical location or placement of the sign is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood and does not pose a safety risk.
The physical location or placemenf of the signs is compafible with the surrounding
neighborhood based upon similar existing signs within the Five Cities Center
development as reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. The signs will
require building permits, which entail adherence to the Building Codes of the City
of Arroyo Grande and the State of California and therefore will not pose a safety
risk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby adopts a mitigated negative declaration and approves Conditional
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Use Permit No. 09-005, Tentative Parcel Map 09-002 and Planned Sign Program 09-002,
with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Commissioner, seconded by Commissioner, and by the following roll call
vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Ray, Commissioners Keen, Brown, Barneich
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Ruth
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 15 day of December 2009.
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT NO. 09-005
TENTATIVE PARCEL MAP 09-002
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 09-002
IN-N-OUT BURGER
1170 WEST BRANCH STREET
This approval authorizes the following: 1) divide an existing 7.25 acre parcel into a 0.88
acre parcel (subject parcel) and a 6.37 acre parcel, 2) dismantle the former Sizzler
restaurant building and 3) construct a new drive through fast food restaurant (totaling
3,265 square feet of building area, 1,990 square feet accessible by the public), sign
installation, landscaping and parking lot improvements.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
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 Conditional Use
Permit No. 09-005, Tentative Parcel Map 09-002 and Planned Sign Program 09-
002.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the Planning Commission at the meeting of December 15, 2009 and marked
Attachment 1.
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought
against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of
the issuance of said approval, or in anyway 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 fee's
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 under this condition.
BUILDING DIVISION AND FIRE DEPARMENT
5. Provide fire sprinklers per NFPA 13 standards.
6. Comply with the latest adopted California Codes.
7. Obtain County of San Luis Obispo Health Department approval.
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PUBLIC WORKS DIVISION
The conditions of approval as listed below are to be complied with prior to recording the
map, unless specifically noted otherwise.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
8. Clean all streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks at the end of the day's operations or
as directed by the Director of Community Development.
9. Perform construction activities during normal business hours (Monday through
Friday, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M.) for noise and inspection purposes. The developer or
contractor shall refrain from performing any work other than site maintenance
outside of these hours, unless an emergency arises or approved by the Director of
Community Development. The City may hold the developer or contractor
responsible for any expenses incurred by the City due to work outside of these
hours.
IMPROVEMENT PLANS
10. All project improvements shall. be designed and constructed in accordance with the
City of Arroyo Grande Standard Drawings and Specifications.
11. The site plan shall include the following:
a. The location and size of all existing and proposed water, sewer, and storm
drainage facilities within the project site and abutting streets or alleys.
b. The location, quantity and size of all existing and proposed sewer laterals.
c. The location, size and orientation of all trash enclosures.
d. All existing and proposed parcel lines and easements crossing the property.
e. The location and dimension of all existing and proposed paved areas.
f. The location of all existing and proposed public or private utilities.
12. Landscape and irrigation plans shall be approved by the Community Development
and Parks and Recreation Departments.
WATER
13. Provide annual water-consumption calculations for the new facilities.
14. The applicant shall mitigate all estimated increase in water demand created by the
project through participation in the City water neutralization program and payment
of an in-lieu fee (See Mitigation Measures VIII-1 and XVI-1).
15. Construction water is available at the corporate yard. The City of Arroyo Grande
does not allow the use of hydrant meters.
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16. Fire sprinklers shall have individual service connections. A fire sprinkler engineer
shall determine the size of the water meters.
17. Existing water services to be abandoned shall be properly abandoned and capped
at the main per the requirements of the Director of Public Works.
18. Any on-site water systems that supply water to fire hydrants shall be a public
facility. This will require public improvement plans and dedication of a 10 feet wide
easement.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
19. Underground all new public utilities in accordance with Section 16.68.050 of the
Development Code.
20. Submit the Final Map shall to the public utility companies for review and comment.
Utility comments shall be forwarded to the Community Development Director for
approval.
21. Prior to approving any building permit within the project for occupancy, all public
utilities shall be operational.
STREETS
22.Obtain approval from the Community Development Director prior to excavating in
any street. The Director shall approve the method of repair of any such trenches,
but shall not be limited to an overlay, slurry seal, or fog seal.
23. All street repairs shall be constructed to City standards.
GRADING
24. Perform all grading in conformance with the City Grading Ordinance.
25. Submit a preliminary soils report prepared by a registered Civil Engineer and
supported by adequate test borings. All earthwork design and grading shall be
performed in accordance with the approved soils report.
26. Submit all retaining wall calculations for review and approval by the Community
Development Director for walls not constructed per City standards.
DRAINAGE
27. All drainage facilities shall be designed to accommodate a 100-year storm flow
and comply with the City's Storm Water Management Plan and interim
hydromodification requirements.
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28. All drainage facilities shall be in accordance with the Drainage Master Plan.
DEDICATIONS AND EASEMENTS
29. All easements, abandonments, or similar documents to be recorded as a
document separate from a map, shall be prepared by the applicant on 8 1/2 x 11
City standard forms, and shall include legal descriptions, sketches, closure
calculations, and a current preliminary title report. The applicant shall be
responsible for all required fees, including any additional required City processing.
PERMITS
30. Obtain an encroachment permit prior to performing any of the following:
a. Performing work in the City right of way,
b. Staging work in the City right of way,
c. Stockpiling material in the City right of way,
d. Storing equipment in the City right of way.
31. Obtain a grading permit prior to commencement of any grading operations on site.
FEES
32. Pay all required City fees at the time they are due.
33. Applicable fees to be paid prior to plan approval. Fees may include:
a. Map check fee
b. Plan check for grading plans based on an approved earthwork estimate.
c. Plan check for improvement plans based on an approved construction cost
estimate.
d. Permit Fee for grading plans based on an approved earthwork estimate.
e. Inspection fee of subdivision or public works construction plans based on
an approved construction cost estimate.
AGREEMENTS
34.Inspection Agreemen
shall enter into an
improvements.
t: Prior to approval of an improvement plan, the applicant
agreement with the City for inspection of any required
35. Subdivision Improvement Agreement: The subdivider shall enter into a subdivision
agreement for the completion and guarantee of any improvements required. The
subdivision agreement shall be on a form acceptable to the City.
36. Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions as required by the City.
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IMPROVEMENT SECURITIES
37. All improvement securities shall be of a form as set forth in Development Code
Section 16.68.090, Improvement Securities.
38. Submit an engineer's estimate of quantities for public improvements, if any, for
review by the Community Development Director.
39. Provide financial security for the following, to be based upon a construction cost
estimate approved by the Community Development Director:
a. Faithful Performance: 100% of the approved estimated cost of all
subdivision improvements, if any.
b. Labor and Materials: 50% of the approved estimated cost of all subdivision
improvements, if any.
c. One Year Guarantee: 10% of the approved estimated cost of all subdivision
improvements, if any. This bond is required prior to acceptance of the
subdivision improvements.
d. Monumentation: 100% of the estimated cost of setting survey monuments.
This financial security may be waived if the developer's surveyor submits to
the Community Development Director a letter assuring that all
monumentation has been set.
OTHER DOCUMENTATION
40. Tax Certificate: 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. The applicant may be required to bond for any unpaid taxes or liens
against the property. This shall be submitted prior to placing the map on the City
Council Agenda for approval.
41. Preliminary Title Report: A current preliminary title report shall be submitted to the
Community Development Director prior to checking the map.
42. Subdivision Guarantee: A current subdivision guarantee shall be submitted to the
Community Development Director with the final submittal of the Map.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT
43. The Final Map shall be recorded with all pertinent conditions of approval satisfied.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
44. All utilities shall be operational.
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45. All essential project improvements shall be constructed prior to occupancy. Non-
essential improvements, guaranteed by an agreement and financial securities,
may be constructed after occupancy as directed by the Community Development
Director.
MITIGATION MEASURES
SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT
SPECIFIC COMMENTS
The SLO County APCD supports Smart Growth principles that reduce dependency on
vehicle use and promote transit oriented design such as compact, mixed-use
developments within urban reserve lines (URL). This type of development allows
residents to work, shop, and recreate within the community that they live thus reducing
vehicle dependency and emissions. Mobile sources account for over 50% of our
county's air pollution. While the proposed In-N-Out Burger with drive-through
restaurant is technically infill within the Arroyo Grande URL, drive through facilities
expand vehicle dependency, increase the use of fossil fuel and the associated
greenhouse gas emissions, and are contrary to Smart Growth principles. The APCD
does not support drive-throuqh facilities. Should this project move forward, the
followinq mitiqation measures need to be implemented.
Prior to the start of construction, the applicant shall implement the following
mitigation measures to the satisfaction of the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution
Control District (APCD):
[Note: All mitigation measures created by SLO County APCD will be monitored by SLO
County APCD and reported to the Director of Community Development to assure
completion. Unless noted otherwise, all conditions must be completed prior to
occupancy. Any changes to the APCD mitigation measures or project changes that
result from the mitigation measures must be approved by the Director of Community
Development.]
MM III-1: Prior to any grading activities at the site, the project proponent shall ensure
that a geologic evaluation is conducted to determine if Naturally Occurring Asbestos
(NOA) is present within the area that will be disturbed. If NOA is not present, an
exemption request must be filed with the District. If NOA is found at the site, the
applicant must comply with all requirements outlined in the Asbestos ATCM.
MM III-2 Comply with APCD requirements related to utility pipelines and or building(s) to
be removed or renovated during this project including the requirements stipulated in the
National Emission Standard for Hazardous Air Pollutants (40CFR61, Subpart M-
asbestos NESHAP).
MM III-3 Comply with APCD requirements related to portable equipment used during
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construction activities. To minimize potential delays, prior to the start of the project,
please contact the APCD Engineering Division at (805) 781-5912 for specific
information regarding permitting requirements.
MM III-4 Comply with all APCD regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust
(PM10) as contained in section 6.5 of the Air Quality Handbook. All site grading and
demolition plans noted shall list the following regulations:
a. Reduce the amount of the disturbed area where possible,
b. Use of water trucks or sprinkler systems in sufficient quantities to prevent
airborne dust from leaving the site. Increased watering frequency would be
required whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Reclaimed (non-potable) water
shall be used whenever possible,
c. All dirt stock pile areas should be sprayed daily as needed,
d. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project revegetation
and landscape plans should be implemented as soon as possible following
completion of any soil disturbing activities,
e. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than
one month after initial grading should be sown with a fast germinating native
grass seed and watered until vegetation is established,
f. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation should be stabilized using
approved chemical soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in
advance by the APCD,
g. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved should be completed as
soon as possible. In addition, building pads should be laid as soon as possible
after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used,
h. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any
unpaved surface at the construction site,
i. All trucks hauling dirt, sand, soil, or other loose materials are to be covered or
should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum vertical distance
between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section 23114,
j. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads onto streets,
or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site, and
k. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto
adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water should be used
where feasible.
All PM� mitigation measures required should be shown on grading and building plans.
In addition, the contractor or builder should designate a person or persons to monitor
the dust control program and to order increased watering, as necessary, to prevent
transport of dust offsite. Their duties shall include holidays and weekend periods when
work may not be in progress. The name and telephone number of such persons shall
be provided to the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and finished
grading of the area.
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MM III-5 Comply with all APCD required measures, applicable Standard Mitigation
Measures and Additional Mitigation Measures listed below. Other measures may be
proposed as replacements by contacting the APCD's Planning Division at 781-5912.
APCD required measures for this project (Include all measures from the following list)
• Provide more pedestrian and bike friendly access to restaurant. One bicycle
parking space for every 10 car parking spaces is considered appropriate. Review
pedestrian and bicycle traffic patterns in the shopping center and tie walkway
and bike paths for the In-N-Out project to existing walkways and bike paths.
Increase the quality of existing bicycle routes/lanes or add bicycle routes/lanes
which access the project. Submitted plans show a planter with trees and shrubs
on the southeast side of the project. APCD recommends adding a pedestrian
walkway and bicycle path along the planter area on the southeast side of project.
A bicycle rack or locker located in this area would also encourage the use of
bicycles to the facility from nearby residential areas. Ensure that pedestrian
crossings across the drive thru lane have a stop sign and are well marked and
lighted to promote pedestrian safety. Connect pedestrian walkway to the
sidewalk on Branch Avenue to encourage pedestrian traffic into the restaurant
from nearby residential areas and other stores.
• Reconsider the traffic pattern for project. Current plans indicate the potential for
traffic congestion in and out of the parking area, which will increase emissions.
Implement on-site circulation design elements in parking lots to reduce vehicle
queuing and improve the pedestrian environment with designated walkways.
Provide pedestrian signalization and signage to improve pedestrian safety.
Standard Measures (Include all standard mitiqation measures below)
• Provide preferential carpool and vanpool parking spaces.
Additional Measures
Site Desiqn Mitiqation for this Commercial Proiect
• Increase shade tree planting in parking lots controlled by In-N-Out to reduce
evaporative emissions from parked vehicles.
Transportation Demand Mitiaation
• Provide incentives to employees to carpool, take public transportation, walk, and
bike by implementing the Transportation Choices Program. The applicant
should Contact SLO Regional Rideshare at 541-2277 to receive free consulting
services on how to start and maintain a program.
• Provide Transportation Choices Program information centers on alternative
transportation modes at the site (i.e. a transportation kiosk). Contact SLO
Regional Rideshare for appropriate materials at 541-2277.
• Employ or appoint an Employee Transportation Coordinator.
• Implement an APCD approved Trip Reduction Program.
• Implement compressed work schedules.
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• Participate in an employee "flash pass" program, which provides free travel on
transit buses.
Enerqy Efficiency Measures
• Use roof material with a solar reflectance value meeting the EPA/DOE Energy
StarO rating to reduce summer cooling needs.
• Use energy efficient appliances, where applicable.
• Use double-paned windows.
• Use metal halide lights to match the existing center.
• Use energy efficient interior lighting.
• Install door sweeps or weather stripping if more energy efficient doors and
windows are not available.
• Install high efficiency space heating and cooling.
Upon implementation of the mitigation measures, if the total operation emissions
remain above the APCD's Tier II threshold, offsite mitigation funding is required to bring
this impact to a level of insignificance. The current mitigation rate is $16,000 per multi-
pollutant ton over the APCD thresholds, evaluated over the life of the project.
The idling emissions and emissions credits due to the mitigation measures have not
been quantified by the APCD. The project proponent should determine net project
emissions impact (in multi-tons/year in excess over a 30 year project life). This
quantification is subject to APCD approval.
MM III-6 Comply with all APCD required measures to minimize project related GHG
impacts.
• Implement green building techniques such as:
o Building positioning and engineering that eliminate or minimize the
development's active heating and cooling needs;
o Plant native, drought resistant landscaping;
o Use locally or nearby produced building materials;
o Use renewable or reclaimed building materials; and
o Include teleconferencing capabilities, such as web cams or satellite linkage,
which will allow employees to attend meetings remotely without requiring them to
travel out of the area.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
MM VIII-1: Prior to construction, the applicant shall submit detailed calculations
showing the total estimated water demand of the project based on implementation of
specific on-site water-saving strategies such as ultra low-flow fixtures, waterless
urinals, conversion of turf areas to drought tolerant landscaping, utilization of
graywater systems, etc.
MM XV -1: Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall re-strip an extension of the left
turn lane into the north driveway as recommended by the Traffic Impact Analysis to
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the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
MM XV -2: Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install on site, to the satisfaction
of the Director of Community Development, parking lot signs directing travelers to
appropriate exits to reach the northbound and southbound onramps of Highway 101.
MM XV-4: Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall install hardscape and landscaping
improvements on the movie theatre property to decrease mid block crossing of
pedestrians from the theater to the IN-N-Out across Town Center Drive to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community Development as allowed by the movie theater
owner.
MM XV-5: Prior to occupancy, the applicant shall repaint the cross walk in the
public right of way, across Town Center Drive at West Branch Street to the
satisfaction of the Director of Community Development.
MM XVI -1: Prior to occupancy, The applicant shall offset the estimated water
demand of the project by either:
1. Implementing an off-site water neutralization program for any facility or
property served by the City that reduces water use by an equivalent (or greater)
number of acre-feet per year as estimated project demand; or
2. Payment of a water neutralization fee (currently 55,995/acre-foot) to offset
estimated project demand through funding of various water conservation
programs administered by the City (cash for grass, appliance rebates, etc).
PLANNING COMMISSION
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
PC-1. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall provide four disabled
parking spaces to the satisfaction of the Community Development Director.
PC-2. Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall revise the site plan to
eliminate the RV parking spaces and substitute automobile parking spaces.
PC-3 Prior to issuance of building permits, the applicant shall submit a revised
landscaping plan indicating: 1) tree species to be substituted for trees that have a
history of poor growth in the area, and 2) provide additional trees on the West
Branch Street frontage. The applicant shall meet with representatives of the Tree
Guild of Arroyo Grande for suggested species. Final� landscape plans shall be to
the satisfaction of the Director of Community Development and the Director of
Recreation and Facilities and include direction to over excavate the areas
designated for tree planting.
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PC-4 No monument sign shall be installed.
PC-5 No LED lighting shall be installed on the building.
PC-6 The applicant shall dismantle the sizzler building in a fashion to recycle large
timbers and other similar reusable building materials in accordance with Municipal
Code Section 8.32.200 - Mandatory recycling of construction and demolition
debris.