HomeMy WebLinkAboutPC R 2025-002RESOLUTION NO. 2025-002
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING THAT THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2025-26
THROUGH FISCAL YEAR 2034-35 IS CONSISTENT WITH
THE ARROYO GRANDE GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65103 requires each planning agency to annually
review a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for consistency with the agency's General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a ten-year Capital Improvement Program and reviewed
and prioritized it against current needs and available funding; and
WHEREAS, City Council considered the ten-year Capital Improvement Program at its
meeting on May 13, 2025, and directed staff to proceed with the plan as proposed; 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 determined that the CIP is
exempt per Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding Feasibility and Planning
Studies. Each project listed as part of the CIP will need future authorization and
environmental review prior to actual funding and construction; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed and
considered all factors relating to General Plan consistency for the Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2034-35 at the regular Planning Commission
meeting of June 3, 2025.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande finds that the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2025-26 through 2034-35
is consistent with the following General Plan objectives and policies:
• CT1: Schedule and implement the Circulation system identified in the Circulation
Map (Figure 2-2) as development occurs and as part of the City's Capital
Improvement Program. Make efficient use of existing transportation facilities,
improve these facilities, and build new facilities as necessary in accordance with
the Circulation Map.
• CT1-2: Roundabouts should be considered when evaluating new or modified
intersection controls as an alternative to intersection signalization. Protected active
transportation intersection elements should be considered when intersections are
improved along a protected (Class I or Class IV) bikeway route.
• CT1-9: Complete streets are roadways designed and operated to enable safe
access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders
of all ages and abilities. All street standards should be periodically reviewed and
revised for design, construction, operation, and maintenance to achieve a network
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of complete streets. Optional features include landscaped medians, curb bulb -outs
and parkways and/or street trees and similar design amenities when approved by
the City. When constructing or modifying transportation facilities, strive to provide
for the movement of vehicles, commercial trucks, alternative and low energy
vehicles, transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians in a manner that is appropriate for the
road classification and adjacent land use.
• CT1-11: Provide efficient citywide automobile circulation by maintaining and,
where necessary, improving local and regional roadway facilities. Continue to seek
opportunities to improve connectivity throughout the City and to maintain safe and
efficient regional connectivity with improved access to US 101.
• CT5-4. Utilize the circulation system as a positive element of community design,
including street trees and landscaped parkways and medians, special streetscape
features in Mixed Use corridors and Village Core, and undergrounding of utilities,
particularly along major streets.
• CT8-3.1: Update the City's Bicycle & Trails Master Plan in the form of an Active
Transportation Plan, to incorporate pedestrian travel, in accordance with State
guidelines and industry best practices.
• CT10-4: Expand the City's Bicycle & Trails Master Plan into a Citywide Active
Transportation Plan including pedestrian mode improvement plan and policies.
• CT11-2: Designate a low -stress bicycle network that supports safe bicycle access
to schools for all ages and abilities. A network of LTS 1 and LTS 2 facilities should
be designated in the vicinity of schools when preparing and updating Safe Routes
to School Plans and/or the City's Active Transportation Plan.
• ED3-1: Encourage adequate infrastructure to support business expansions,
redevelopment, and new development.
• ED5-1.2: Implement comprehensive design guidelines pertaining to both public
and private improvements, including, but not limited to, building fagade restoration,
landscaping, street furniture installation; undergrounding of utilities, historic district
character, and the development of parking facilities.
• ED5-1.4: Incorporate infrastructure projects into the City's Capital Improvement
Program that address deficiencies in commercial corridors that include major street
reconstruction, provision of fiber-optic cable, storm drain and sewer improvements,
water capacity improvements, underground utility projects, public parking
improvements, improvements to park facilities, recreation areas, community
facilities, and other public buildings.
• LU5-7: Plan for a revitalized East Grand Avenue Mixed -Use corridor that has less
of a strip -commercial aspect and more coordinated, mixed-use boulevard
ambiance with distinct activity subareas including "Gateway, Midway and
Highway" districts.
• LU5-9: All revitalization, redevelopment, and new development projects in Mixed
Use corridors shall include appropriate site planning and urban design amenities
to encourage pedestrian travel and encourage bike and transit access as well as
automotive.
• LU5-11.5: Develop phased implementation programs for streetscape improvement
along Mixed Use Corridors, including financing strategies, which provide for
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elements such as landscape, street furniture, signage and pedestrian -scaled
lighting.
• LU9: Provide for appropriate maintenance, development and placement of
Community Facilities (CF) relative to existing and planned land uses.
• LU11-3.6: Ensure that adequate sewer service capacity exists or will be available
in a timely manner for a proposed development.
• LU11-4: Ensure that all extensions of services and utilities to facilitate land use
changes are accomplished in a manner consistent with the provisions and intent
of the Arroyo Grande General Plan.
• LU 12-7: Enhance pedestrian level activity within residential and commercial areas.
• LU12-7.1: Utilize "street furniture" (planters, benches, drinking fountains,
newspaper racks, bike racks, trash receptacles) to create and enhance urban open
spaces within commercial areas and to emphasize historical and rural architectural
themes.
• LU 12-8.4: Coordinate landscape design with drainage plans for individual projects
to maximize percolation of surface water from the site. Employ swale designs in
landscaped and turf areas to slow down runoff and maximize percolation.
• C/OS2-1.11: Design, construct, and maintain City facilities, roads, bridges,
drainage and other facilities to minimize sediment and other pollutants in storm
water flows. Develop and implement "best management practices" for ongoing
maintenance and operation.
• PR5-1.1: The City's Capital Improvement program is a means of coordinating the
acquisition, improvement and rehabilitation of City park facilities.
• PR5-1.5: Implement existing park Master Plans and develop financing programs
for needed improvements.
• Policy PR5-2: The City will cooperate with San Luis Obispo County, the Lucia Mar
Unified School District, other public agencies, and private interests to combine
efforts of improvement, expansion or construction of new recreation facilities.
• Policy S1-5: Risk Assessment. Continue investigations and programs that reduce
or eliminate long-term risks. Ensure that new development in the City is designed
to withstand natural and manmade hazards to acceptable levels of risk. Risk
assessment activities, effectively carried out, can improve the efficiency and
reduce the cost of response and recovery from disasters.
On motion by Commissioner Martin, seconded by Commissioner Buchanan, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
Martin, Buchanan, Roof, Worthen
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 3rd day of June, 2025.
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VIRG ROOF
CHAT
ATTEST:
PATRICK HOLUB
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
BRIAN PEDROTTI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR