PC R 08-2074RESOLUTION NO. 08-2074
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF
ARROYO GRANDE APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT
DCA-08-03b AND AMEND THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
FOR HISTORIC DISTRICTS TO RESTRICT DESIGN FEATURES FOR
"SPANISH ECLECTIC" STYLES APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE HISTORIC CHARACTER DESIGN OVERLAY
DISTRICT D-2.4
WHEREAS, the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan which
became effective on October 9, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and necessary
revisions to the Development Code for consistency, in accordance with Government Code
Section 65860; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.08.010 B. of the Municipal Code incorporates the Design
Guidelines for the Arroyo Grande Village, otherwise titled Design Guidelines & Standards
for Historic Districts, 2003 for Design Overlay District (D-2.4) pertaining to the Village area,
by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan thereby
meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and
WHEREAS, Objectives and policies of the Urban Land Use Element of the 2001 General
Plan promote design and development compatible with the small town character of Arroyo
Grande, including policies LU11-2, LU12-2, LU12-5, 12-9 and 12-10; and
WHEREAS, on October 28, 2008, the City Council adopted amendments to the Design
Guidelines and Standards for Historic Districts addressing mass and scale of residential
homes in the Village Districts, including those constructed in the Spanish Eclectic Style; and
WHEREAS, the City's Architectural Review Committee has reviewed further proposed
amendments to the Design Guidelines and Standards at their meeting on November 3,
2008 and recommend approval; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of all testimony and all relevant evidence, the Planning
Commission has determined that the following Development Code Amendment findings can
be made in an affirmative manner:
A. The proposed revisions to Title 16 are required to ensure consistency with the
objectives, policies and implementation measures of the General Plan, particularly
the land use element, and is therefore desirable to implement the provisions of the
General Plan.
B. The proposed amendments will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and
welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern. _
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C. The proposed revisions are consistent with the purpose and intent of Title 16 of the
Municipal Code and provide for internal consistency;
D. The proposed revisions to Title 16 are subject to a Class 31 categorical exemption
pursuant to Section 15061(b) 15331 of the CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council approve Development Code
Amendment 08-003b to amend the Design Guidelines and Standards for Historic Districts
that are incorporated by reference in Chapter 16.08 of the Municipal Code as attached
hereto as Exhibits "A" and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Chair Ray, seconded by Commissioner Ruth, and by the following roll call vote,
to wit:
AYES: Chair Ray, Commissioners Ruth, Barneich and Keen
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioner Tait
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd day of December 2008.
ATTEST:
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LYN REARDON-SMITH
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
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ROB TRONG�
COMMUNITY DEVELO MENT DIRECTOR
EXHIBIT A
PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND
STANDARDS
➢ Revise Pg. 17 "Architectural Styles" as follows
This section illustrates various architecfural styles found within the Village
Historic Design overlay District. These styles represent much of the
existing architecture in the Village and shall be used a guide for future
development and renovations in the area. For the Spanish Eclectic Stvle,
use this section as a guide for residential remodels for existinq Spanish
Eclectic stvle homes or mixed use%ommercial construction: construction
of new Spanish Eclectic homes is allowed in the HCO residential districts
subiect to conditional use permit approval.
➢ Revise pg. 18 "Spanish Eclectic" and insert the same language:
Spanish Eclectic Page. 18 - For the Spanish Eclectic Style, use this
section as a quide for residential remodels for existing Spanish Eclectic
style homes or mixed use%ommercial construction: construction of new
Spanish Eclectic homes is allowed in the HCO residential districts subiect
to conditional use permit approval. The Spanish Eclectic style uses
decorative details borrowed from all aspects of Spanish Architecture. The
roof is low pitched usually with little or no eave overhang, or flat. The roof
covering is S-shaped or 2-piece unglazed clay tile. Typically one or more
prominent arches are placed above the door or principal windows.
Windows are typically recessed. The wall surface is usually smooth
plaster, and the fa�ade is normal asymmetrical.
➢ Revise pg. 23 "Building Design" as follows:
The use of architectural styles in the years form 1870 through the 1930's
is strongly encourages (See Architectural Styles for examples). The
Spanish Eclectic Stvle is allowed for residential remodels to existinq
Spanish Eclectic homes or mixed use/commercial construction:
construction of new Spanish Eclectic homes is allowed in the HCO
residential districts subiect to conditional use permit approval.
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