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RESOLUTION NO. 2972
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ALTERNATIVE
RANCHO GRANDE PARK PLAN
WHEREAS, on February II, 1992, the City Council requested the Planning Commission
to review and make recommendations on an Expanded Initial Study for the Original Park Plan
and the Parks and Recreation Commission Alternative Park Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission conducted four (4) public hearings on the
Expanded Initial Study on the Original Park Plan and the Alternative Park Plan; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission received public testimony regarding the Expanded
Initial Study during the public hearings; and
WHEREAS, the City Council conducted public hearings on January 7, 1993 and
February 4, 1993 on the Expanded Initial Study on the Original Park Plan and the Alternative
Park Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received public testimony regarding the Expanded Initial
Study during the public hearings.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande, California as follows:
1. The City Council hereby states that the information contained in the Expanded Initial
Study has been reviewed and considered by the members of the City Council;
2. The City Council adopts the negative declaration with the mitigation measures and
mitigation monitoring program outlined in Attachment "A", in compliance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
3. The City Council incorporates as part of the project description the mitigation measures
delineated in Attachment "A" and hereby makes such mitigation measures conditions of
approval of the project; and
4. The City Council states that with the implementation of the mitigation measures outlined
in Attachment" A", there will be no significant environmental impacts due to construction
of the Rancho Grande Park and that this negative declaration has been completed in
compliance with the provisions of CEQA; and
5. The City Council has reviewed the Responses to Comments prepared by staff and find
they adequately addressed the issues and concerns raised by the public.
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On motion of Council Member Burke , seconded by Council Member Souza ,
and by the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Burke, Souza, Brandy, Moots and Mayor Gallagher
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 4th day of March/_ 1993.
ATrEST:
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NANCY A AVIS, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
CHRI ,_ STIANSEN, CITY MANAGER
I, NANCY A. DAVIS, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County
of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty
of perjury that the foregoing Resolution No. 2972, is a true, full and
correct copy of said Resolution passed and adopted at a regular neeting
of said Council on the 4th day of March, 1993.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed
this 11 th day of March, 1993.
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RESOLUTION NO. 2972
RANCHO GRANDE pARK COMMISSION ALTERNATIVE
MITIGATION MEASURES
GRADING
a. The project shall be subject to the City's grading ordinance (303 C.S.) and other
regulations and policies regarding grading and erosion.
Timing: Prior and during construction
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
b. The report entitled "Rancho Grande Park Grading Pian Review" shall be reviewed
and approved by the City Engineer. All erosion control measures included in the report as
revised by the City Engineer shall be incorporated into the project.
Timing: Prior to grading permit approval; during construction
Responsible Dept: Parks and Recreation, Public Works
c. The slope at the comer of Collado Corte and Avenida de Diamante shall be
redesigned to use variable slope ratios and undulation of tops and toes of the slope.
Timing: Prior to grading permit submittal
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
d. Grading shall be prohibited between October 31 and April 1;
Timing: During construction
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Public Works
AIR QUALITY
Short-term Construction
a. Water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used in sufficient quantities to prevent
airborne dust from leaving the site. Frequency of watering will vary with existing weather
conditions, but, at a minimum, should include the wetting of all actively worked areas at least
once in the morning and once in the afternoon. Increased watering frequency would be required
whenever wind speeds exceed 15 mph.
b. All dirt stock-pile areas shall be sprayed daily as needed. At a minimum, stock-
piles should be watered once in the morning and once in the afternoon. In order to prevent
airborne dust from leaving the site, increased watering would be required if wind speeds exceed
15 mph.
c. Permanent dust control measures identified in the approved project revegetation
and landscape plans shall be implemented as soon as possible following completion of any soil
disturbing activities.
d. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked at dates greater than one
month after initial grading shall be sown with a fast-germinating native grass seed and watered
until vegetation is established.
e. All disturbed soil areas not subject to revegetation shall be stabilized using
approved chemical soil binders, jute netting, or other methods approved in advance by the
APCD.
f. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any
unpaved surface at the construction site.
g. A comprehensive construction activity management plan designed to minimize the
amount of large construction equipment operating during any given time period.
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h. Construction truck trips shall be scheduled during non-peak hours to reduce peak
hour emissions.
Timing: During construction
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
NOISE
a. Construction shall occur only between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
TimIng: During construction of Phase I and Phase II
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
b. The noise nuisance shall be reduced by implementing the following mitigation
measures:
1. Revise conduit plan to preclude installation of public address system.
Timing: Prior to construction of Phase I
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
2. Prohibit amplified musical instruments or live bands in amphitheater unless
otherwise authorized by the City Council.
Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II
Responsible Dept.: City Manager
3. Park maintenance in Rancho Grande Park is to be performed between the
hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. only.
Timing: On-going
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
4. Athletic lights, if installed, shall not be used after 9:00 p.m. Sunday
through Thursday, and 10:00 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Strictly enforce park closing
at 10:00 p.m.
Timing: On-going after park opens
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
c. Implement a park scheduling system where the ball fields and picnic areas could
not be used by large groups at the same time.
Timing: Prior to opening of Phase II of park
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
LIGHT/GLARE
a. Security Lights - A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation
Director and approved by the City Council, subject to a public hearing, prior to construction of
Phase II of the park. The lighting plan shall be compatible with existing and proposed residential
uses, serve to reduce or eliminate glare onto neighboring land uses and direct lighting downward
and not Into the sky. The plan shall illustrate the methods to be used to shield and direct light
away from residential uses. Lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles beyond the property line
and shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of unusually high intensity of brightness.
Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation Director, City Council
b. Athletic Lights - A lighting plan shall be submitted to the Parks and Recreation
Director and approved by the City Council, subject to a public hearing, prior to construction of
Phase II of the park. If the lighting plan is not approved, then no athletic lighting shall be
permitted. The lighting plan shall be compatible with existing and proposed residential uses,
serve to reduce or eliminate glare onto neighboring land uses and direct lighting downward and
not into the sky. The plan shall specify the light levels in initial and maintained footcandles,
uniformity, and efficiency. Athletic lighting shall not be used after 9:00 p.m. Sunday through
Thursday and 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday. Lighting shall not exceed 0.5 foot candles at the
property line.
Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, City Council
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- . . , .. c. !.iIJili: - Tetmis allo basketball COUlls shall be surfal:co with material thaI reduces
reflection from any lighting. Section 9-10.110 F. of Development Code prohibits direct or
reflected glare so as to be visible from any property line on which the same is produced.
Timing: During Phase II construction
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
LAND USE
a. The master plan shall be redesigned to include a 3 foot high wall or berm along
the parking areas facing James Way and Avenida de Diamante.
Timing: Prior to approval of grading permit
Responsible Dept.: Park and Recreation
b. The master plan shall be redesigned to increase the landscaping setback to ten feet
along the northwest boundary with lot 30 of Tract 1132.
Timing: Prior to construction of Phase II
Responsible Dept.: Park and Recreation
TRANSPORT A TION/CIRCULA TION
Proiect Access and Internal Circulation
a. Redesign the plan so that full service access to the park site is provided via only
one driveway onto James Way in approximately the location of the proposed eastern driveway.
The full service driveway should be redesigned to the satisfaction of the Public Works Director
to provide for a 50 foot tangent section back from James Way, then a 50 foot radius curve and
another 50 foot tangent section before parking is provided. A median should also be constructed
in the driveway throat to separate ingressing and egressing driveway vehicles.
Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Fire, Public Works
b. A gated emergency vehicle access only driveway should be provided in
approximately the location of the southern driveway shown in the original plan and a cul-de-sac
should be provide at the southern end of the parking lot along Avenida de Diamante to provide
a turn around for park traffic. Bicycle and pedestrian access shall be included along A venida
de Diamante.
Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Fire, Public Works
c. All driveways and drive aisles shall be designed to meet Fire Department turning
radius standards. The corner defined by the basketball court should be redesigned for better sight
distance and ease of circulation between parking areas. The redesign of this area shall include
a safe pedestrian crossing from the parking area to the basketball court.
Timing: Prior to issuance of grading permit
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Fire
Bicycles
a. Designate an area on the plan for parking and locking of bicycles.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permit
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
Transit - None required.
PUBLIC SERVICES
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a. All plumbing fixtures shall be of an ultra-low flush and flow nature including, but
not limited to:
I. Toilets designed to use a maximum of 1.5 gallons of water per flush,
2. Lavatory and kitchen sinks designed to use a maximum of 2 gallons of
water per minute, and
3. Urinals and associated flushometer valves designed to use a maximum of
I gallon of water per flush.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
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b. Water heating systems shall be designed to conserve water by the installation of
"on demand hot water" type heaters, recirculating hot water systems or other designed water
conserving systems meeting the approval of the Building Official. All hot water pipes shall be
fully insulated.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits, during construction
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
c. Systems designed to use greywater for irrigation of landscaping shall be instaHed.
The design of such systems shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval prior to
issuance of building permits.
Tbnlng: Prior to issuance of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
d. Rainwater collection systems for the irrigation of on site landscaping shaH be
instaHed. The design of such systems shall be submitted to the Building Official for approval
prior to the issuance of building permits.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
e. All on site water pipes shall include valves to reduce water pressure to SO or less
pounds of pressure per square inch.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
f. The manufacturer's name and model of each type of water saving fixture to be
utilized shall be submitted to the building department for approval before installation.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
g. Drought tolerant landscaping shall be utilized in any area not requiring turf at
build out. The landscaping and irrigation plans shall be revised accordingly. An automatic
landscape irrigation system incorporating time clocks andlor moisture sensors shaH be instaHed.
Timing: Prior to installation of irrigation system
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
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Fire - See transportation mitigation measures.
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AESTHETICS
a. Restrict height of all buildings to not exceed one story and 15 feet in height.
Timing: At time of building plan preparation.
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
b. Picnic shelters and play area are to be constructed of materials and colors similar
to the homes in the surrounding neighborhoods.
Tbnlng: Prior to Phase II construction
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
c. The City Architectural Advisory Committee and the Rancho Grande Homeowner's
Architectural Committee shall review elevations and plans for the restroom building, play area,
amphitheater, maintenance building, and picnic shelters. The Rancho Grande Homeowner's
Architectural Committee shall have no authority other than what already may be present in the
current covenants, conditions, and restrictions.
Timing: Prior to approval of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
d. All mechanical equipment, whether on the ground or elsewhere, shall be screened
from public view with materials architecturally compatible with the main structure.
Timing: Prior to approval of building permits
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
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;- l- .e. SUlface elevation of the tennis courts shall be reduced to uo lUore lhau 10 feel
above the lowest adjacent street elevation or relocated to another area of the park.
Timing: Prior to approval of grading permit
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
RECREATION
a. Review building plans for barrier free access.
Timing: Prior to issuance of building permit.
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation, Building
b. Provide suitable ramps in any outdoor area where steps are to be constructed (i.e.,
bleachers).
Timing: Review prior to beginning of construction of Phase II, during construction of
Phase II
Responsible Dept.: Parks and Recreation
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