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ORDINANCE NO. 430 C.S.
AN ORDINANCE OF 'IRE CITY COONCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 355 C.S. "ROYAL OAKS
ESTATES" BY ALLCUING A CHURCH ON 1m B, AND APPROVING
AND AOOPl'ING SPrx:IFIC DEVELOFMENT PLAN NO. 90-03
WHEREIIS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has held a public
hearing to consider an amendment to Ordinance No. 355 C.S, and Specific
Development plan No. 90-03; and
WHEREIIS, the City Council did consider said proposed amendment to Section
2(5) of Ordinance 355 C.S. to allow a church on Lot B, and Specific Development
( plan No, 90-03; and I
WHEREIIS. the City Council has held the required public hearing on the
proposed amendment and Specific Development Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has certified the EIR as adequate for the Halcyon
Hills Subdivision with the previous addenda and the addendum for Grace Bible
Church; and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendment and Specific Development Plan was found to I
be consistent with the General plan and Goals and Objectives of the City of
Arroyo Grande; and I
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public I
hearing, the following circumstances exist: I
ZONE CHANGE
l. The proposed zone change is consistent with the general plan designation
because the General plan Designation is P.D. Ordinance 355 C.S, and that
ordinance allows institutional uses on this site.
2, The subject site is adequate in size and shape to accorrmodate the
reasonabl e requirements of the proposed zone because the lot is 10,8 acres I
in size and the zoning designation requires a minimum lot size of 10,000 I
square feet, The site is capable of providing adequate setbacks, parking,
lot coverage and all other requirements of the zone,
3. The proposed zone change is reasonable or beneficial at this time to serve
the neighborhood because it allows the Church to more effectively serve
its membership,
4. The proposed zone change could not adversely affect the surrounding
property because mitigation measures have been included in the conditions
of approval for the project which mitigate any potential adverse impacts.
5, The project will not have an environmental impact because mitigation
measures have been included in the conditions of approval for the project
which mitigate any potential adverse impacts on aesthetics, traffic, and
water consumption,
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SPECIFIC DEVELOa-IENT PLAN
l. The proposed use is consistent with the general plan because the General
Plan Designation is P.D. Ordinance 355 C,S, and that ordinance allows
institutional uses on this site.
2. The site is adequate in size and shape for the proposed use because all
setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and required landscaping can be
incorporated into the project design,
3. The site for the proposed use has adequate access because it fronts on
Rodeo Drive and has proposed a private drive to access the si te fran that
street. A traffic report was prepared for the project and the traffic
engineer saw no problems with the proposed access,
4. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the adjacent property
because mitigation measures and conditions have been included in the
conditions of approval fran the project which mitigate any potential
adverse impacts,
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5. The desigll and layout of the proposed use is suitable because all
setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and required landscaping can be
incorporated into the project design.
6, The project will not have an environmental impact because mitigation
measures have been included in the conditions of approval for the project
which mitigate any potential adverse impacts on aesthetics,traffic, and
water cOl>sumpti011.
7. A traffic study was perfonred which, on ,the basis of actual demand.
indicated that 240 parking spaces were sufficient for the proposed use. J
NOW, THEREFORE. the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande does ordain as
follows:
Seoti on l. That the above statements constitute the findings of fact of the City
Council 011 this natter.
Section 2. That Section 2(5) of Ordinance 355 C.S. is arr-ended to allow a churoh
on lot B,
Section 3. That Ordinance 355 C.S. and the Zoning Ordinance are amended to
establish the development standards for this property as set forth in Section 5,
Conditions of Approval, of this Ordinance, In the case of development st~1dards
that are not listed in Section 5, those development standards incorporated in
Ordinance 355 C.S. shall apply,
Section 4, That Specific Development Plan 90-03 is conditionally approved and
adopted subject to the conditions of approval set forth in Section 5 herein
below.
secti on 5, Coriitions of Approval
A. Mitigation Measures
l. The applicant shall reduce the overall height of the proposed
structure (cross plus sanctuary) fran 81 feet to 69 feet, This will
bring the top of the proposed structure below the horizon line at a
number of perspectives (Avenida De Diamante, Collado Corte, Spanish
Hoss Lane) and reduce the visual impact of the structure in all
surrolli1ding areas.
}.Iaoi torinq Department: Building Department
'rime Frame: Prior to issuance of building pe~ts.
2, The applicant shall incorporate earth-tone colors into all exterior
treatments and use the brown exterior roofing ll'aterial in
accordance with the sulmitted plans. Also, use nonreflective glass
and framing ll'aterials for the proposed skylights.
Moni torinq Department: Building Department J
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of building pe~ts.
3. The applicant shall plant all landscaping in strict accordance with
the landscape plan sulmitted with the project plans (except as
m:xlified by these conditions) inc1 uding the diameter, location,
quantity, type and positioning of all trees shown on the plan,
Mon.t torinq DepartnlE!Ilt: Parks and Recreation Department
Tink~ Frame: Prior to issuance of final occupanoy,
4. One or IOOre of the following measures shall be incorporated into the
sanctuary design to break up the large expanse of roof from overhang
to center point:
a. Use a step and vegetation filled trellis at midpoint,between
overhang and center point.
b. Incorporate well ll'aintained roof gardens into the project
design.
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c. Use a stepped roof or double roof design and use textured
roofing lnaterials,
d. Incorporate donner or recessed windows into the roof.
e, Reduce roof area through redesign of the sanctuary ( reduce
square footage),
f. The color of the sanctuary roof and fellowship hall roof shall
~ be identical but different fran the color of the flat roof
over the christian education building,
Monitorinq Department: Building Department and Planning Department
Time Fraire: Prior to issuance of building pe~ts
5. until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is reconstructed, the church
shall schedule its activities so that no more than 25 vehicles
remain in its parking lot at 11:50 A.M" with the exception of
Easter and Christmas, This rescheduling will avoid the mid-day peak
hour.
Monitorinq Department: Public Works Department
Time Fraire: Until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is
reconstructed.
6. Until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is reconstructed, the tuesday
afternoon AWANA youth program shall be canbined with the evening
program, which takes place between 6:30 and 8:30. This rescheduling
will avoid the PM peak hour and place the program at a time when PM
traffic is substantially reduced.
Monitorinq Department: Public Works Department
Time Frarre: until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is
reconstructed.
7, As an alternative to rescheduling services, the church could pay a
traffic rrdtigation fee of $2656 per peak hour trip on the backbone
traffic system. Said fee shall be paid prior to issuanoe of
building pe~ts.
Moni torinq Department: Public Works Department
Time Fraire: Prior to issuance of building pe~ts or
rescheduling of services to impact the peak hour,
8. At such time as the sanctuary is remodeled to seat 799, the church I
shall provide a total of 462 parking spaces,
Monitorinq Department: Building Department
r Time Frame: Prior to issuance of final occupancy when the
sanctuary is remodeled to seat 799.
9, All construction shall utilize fixtures and designs which minimize
water usage. such fixtures and designs shall include, but are not
limited to, low flow shower heads, water saving toilets, instant
water heaters or hot water recirculating systems, drip irrigation
with drought tolerant landscaping and so forth,
~oni torinq Department: Building Department
Time Frame: Prior to final occupancy
10, Prior to final occupancy of any structure, all water conserving
designs or fixtures shall be installed.
Monitorinq Department: Building Department
Time Fran-e: Prior to final occupancy
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11. All landscaping shall be consist€:nt with water conserva ti on
practices including the use of drip irrigation, n~lch, gravel, ill1d
bark. To the greatest extent possible, lawn areas and areas
requiring spray irrigation shall be minimized,
HOOtorinq Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Tin~ F'1:an",,;. Prior to issuanoe of building permits and prior
to final OCCUP~1CY
12, The applicant shall provide for reviE:w and approval by the City
Council, ill1 individual water program which will propose mitigating J
roeasures to neutralize projected water denand for the project, The
approved progr~u must be implemented prior to issuar.ce of building
pennits.
Moo torinq Deparbnent: Public Works Departn~nt
Il':i.n~ r'rau'C': Prior to issUill1ce of building permits
13. Prior to issuanoe of building permits the applioant shall subnit a
grading, drainage and erosion control plan, prepared by a registered
civil engineer, to the Public Works Director for approval. Said
plan shall n~tigate ar.y potential impacts caused by wind or water
erosion tr~t may be a result of oonstruction.
Honj. torinq Department: Public Works Departlnent
:Jj..M~ l?x.illOO.~ Prior to issuance of any building pernuts.
B. General Conditions
14. 'fhe applicant shall ascertain ill1d comply with all State, COlmty and
City nilquirements as are applicable to this project.
14a. This applioati~1 shall automatically expire on Noven~er 13, 1991
unless a building permit is issued. Sixty (60) days prior to the
expiration of the architectural approval, the applicant n~y apply to
the Planning Director for an extension of one (1) year from the
original date of expiration. Any further extensions beyond one (1)
y~a(" shall require Planning Comnission approval, after a
recomrendation by the Architectural Advisory Comnittee.
14b. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall rein~urse
the City for costs incurred for preparati~1 of the addendum ErR and
costs for the traffic engineer to attend Planning C0I111ussion ill1d
City Council meetings.
15, DevelopT~nt shall oocur in substill1tial conformance with the plans
presented to the City Council at the meeting of Novdl~er 13, 1990
and marked "Exhibi t An,
15a. Us~ of these facilities shall be limi ted to those activities
outlined in Specific Developrrent Plan 90-03, and other accessory J
uses whioh are clearly and customarily incidental to the church.
Such accessory uses do not inolude schools, other than slU1day school
classes, or child care, other than ohild care associated with
regularly scheduled church services and activities, Addition of
aotivities which are not accessory uses shall require n~ifioation
of the Specific Development Plan and additional enviroruuental
review.
16. The applicill1t shall agree to defend at his/her sole oiIxpense any
action brought against the City, its agents, officers, or eII\ployees
because of the issuance of said approval, or in the alternative, to
relinquish such approval. The aI>plicant sr~ll reimburse the City,
its agents, officers, or employers. for any court costs and
attorney's fee's which the City, its agents, officers or employees
nay be required by a court to pay as a resul t of such action, The
City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its own expense in
th", defense of ar.y such action but such participation shall not
relievIiI applicant of his/her obligations tU1d",r this condition,
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C, Planning Department Conditions
17, Do;,velopment shall conform with the PD zoning requirements and Ordin-
ance 355 C,S" unless otherwise approved and applicant sh"ll adhel'e
to all applicable conditions identified in Ordinance No. 355 C.S.
17a. Lot coverage for this site shall not exceed thirteen percent (13%)
and the locations of buildings shall be limited to the building
envo;,lopes shown on Attachment B.
r 17b. The color scheme of the entire struct.ure shall be approv",d by the
Architectural Advisory Coomittee prior to issuance of a building
penTlit.
17c. The parking lot shall be modified to provide 240 parking spaces.
18. All roof-mounted equipment shall be painted to match the roof or
screened from view of adjacent property in accordance with the
City's Architectural Review Guidelines. All roof-mounted equipment
which generates noise, solid particles, odors, and so forth, shall
cause the objectionabl e material to be directed away from
residential properties. All screen designs shall be compatible with
the building and shall be subject to the review and aPPJ:oval of the
Planning Departn~t prior to issuance of building permits,
19, All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment and all other
mechanical equipment, whether on the ground, on the structure or
elsewhere, shall be screened from public view with materials
archi tecturally compatible with the main structure, It is
especially important that electric transformers be completely
screened from public view,
20. An exteJ:ior lighting plan shall be subTlitted for approval of the
planning and Police Departments prior to issuance of bui 1 ding
pelmits, and shall include the following standards:
a. Cut-off lurranaries shall be ilostalled which will provide true
90 degree cut-off and prevent projection of light above the
horizontal from the lowest point of the lamp or light emitting
refractor or device,
b, All fixtures shall use a flat, clear lens, energy-efficient
light source,
c. All project lighting shall be confined to the project site.
d. Additional lighting shall be provided for landscaped areas on
the North, East and West side of property, prior to issuance
of building permits.
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2l. Signage shall be subject to the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance,
22. Prior to issuance of a building pet1T1it, five (5) copies of a
landscaping and irrigation plan prepared by a lico;,nsed landscape
architect shall be subnatted for approval by the Planning, Police,
Fire, and Parks and Recreation Departments. The landscaping plan
shall include the following:
a. Tree staking, soil preparation (including hydro SE<ed mix) and
planting detail;
b. The required landscaping and improvements. This incl udes:
(1) 11 additional trees shall be provided in the parking
area (1 tree per 5 parking spaces). If a ranodel is
approved, an additional 13 trees shall be planted in the
parking lot. The parking lot trees shall be a minimum
of 15 gallons, Perimeter trees shall be 15 gallon/5
gallon mix, with banks to blend in (shapes of shrubs and
trees) with the surroW1ding hillside vegetation;
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(2) Deep root planters shall be included in areas where
trees are within 5' of asphalt or .concrete surfaces oold
curbs;
(3) Water conservation practices inclucling the use of drip
irrigation, mulch, gravel, drought tolerant plants and
bark shall be incorporated into the landscaping plan;
(4) All slopes 2:1 or greiiter shall have jute rresh or
equivalent material;
c. The use of landscaping to screen grOlU1d-mounted utility and J
mechanical equipuent;
d. All walls, including screening on retaining walls. All walls
shall be canpatible with the approved church architeoture.
The walls shall be designed and con.structed to incorporate
design features such as tree planter wells, variable setbacks,
split block face, oolumns and other such features to provide
visual and physical relief along the wall face.
e. A vegetation management plan for the undeveloped area.
L All landscaping and irrigation shown on the approved landscape
and in:igation plans and all required walls shall be ccxllpleted
or suitable bonds posted for their canpletion.
D. Fire Department Conditions
23. All curbs through property shall be painted red except passenger
drop-off ourb which shall be green - 10 minute parking. curbs shall
be painted prior to final occupancy.
24. Approved fire lane sings in accordance with California Vehicle Code
shall be posted at all red curb locations prior to final occupancy.
25. Automatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed through facility
prior to final occupancy.
26, Fire alarm system shall be supervised by a local alarm monitoring
company.
27. All fire sprinkler and fire alarm installation plans shall be
approved by Fire Departrrent prior to final framing inspection by
Building Departrrent,
28. Fire hydrants shall be installed with flows and pressures required
by Fire Department prior to delivery of combustibles, except
concrete franing materials,
29. All utility roams shall be clearly identified by signage prior to I
final occupancy. J
30. E}lIergency lighting and emergency power equir;ment to be provided
prior to final occupancy.
3l. The applicant shall provide fire extinguishing system in kitchen
plans to be sul:roitted to Fire Departn~t prior to installation.
32. The applioant shall provide information to the Building Official
pertaining to ccxnpaction of building site in relation to seislnic
concerns prior to issuance of building permits.
E, Parks and Recreation Departrrent
33, The applioants shall coordinate drainage structure to accept water
that lnay flow off Rancho Grande Park site. Landscape architect to
meet with Parks and Recreation Director to review Rancho Grande Park
plan.
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F. public Works Department
34. The existing road easement located on site shall be eliminated prior
to issuance of a building perrrQt.
35. Rodeo Drive shall be used as the street address for the church and
Grace Lane shall be removed as the name of driveway on the map.
36. street lights shall be provided as required by Public Works Director
along Rodeo Drive and James Way in conformance with PG&E standards
,- and city requirements.
37. The applicant shall suJ::rn:i.t a grading and drainage plan prior to
issuance of building perrrQt for approval by the Public Works
Director. Appropriate new drainage easement shall be dedicated
prior to issuance of building perrrQt. Appropriate drainage
structures shall be installed as a condition of the building perrrQt,
G. Police Department
38. While not a condition, the Police Department suggests that a silent
alarm system, deadbolt door locks and window security hardware be
installed.
Section 6. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect thirty (30) days
after its passage; and within fifteen (15) days after its passage, it shall be
published once, together with the names of the City Council Members voting
thereon, in a newspaper of general circulation within the City.
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On motion by Council Member ~ti:i seconded by Council Membel'Olsen , and
by the following roll call vote. to wit:
AYES: Council Members !<bets, Olsen and Smith
NOES: None
ABSaIT : Mayor Millis and Council Member Dougall
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 27th day of November, 1990.
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B'ANN SMITH
MAYOR PRO TEN
ATTEST:
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NANCY A. DAV , CITY CLERK
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APPROVED AS TO FORM: APPROVED AS NTENT :
CHR ISTIANSEN, CITY MANAGER
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