R 4261 RESOLUTION NO. 4261
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVING CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT 09 -012; LOCATED AT THE NORTHWEST
CORNER OF WEST BRANCH STREET AND RODEO
DRIVE; APPLIED FOR BY THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE
WHEREAS, the applicant has applied for a Conditional Use Permit 09 -012 to construct a
new 14,500 square -foot police facility on property located at the northwest corner of West
Branch Street and Rodeo Drive; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of Conditional Use Permit
09 -012 at a public hearing on February 2, 2010; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this project is consistent with the City's
General Plan and Development Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered approval of Conditional Use Permit 09 -012
at a public hearing on February 9, 2010 in accordance with the Municipal Code of the City
of Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the City Council 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 the Draft Mitigated
Negative Declaration for the project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, that
the following circumstances exist:
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.
The property is located in the Public Facility (PF) zoning district, which
explicitly allows for police facilities with approval of a conditional use
permit; the proposed use meets all applicable development standards for
the PF zoning district.
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 use is consistent with the character of the PF zoning
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district, which exists to provide for public - serving uses; the proposed use
would not impair the integrity of the PF zoning district.
3. The site is suitable for the type . and intensity of use or development that is
proposed.
The site provides a highly visible, easily accessible location for a new
police facility. The site is more than adequate to support the proposed
facility, including landscaping and parking.
4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities
and services to ensure public health and safety.
All necessary utilities and services will be provided to the proposed use.
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 police facility will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, nor will it be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration and approves Conditional Use
Permit 09 -012 with conditions of approval as set forth in Exhibit "A ", attached hereto and
incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council Member Costello; seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Costello, Guthrie, Arnold, Fellows, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 23 day of February 2010.
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TONY M. FE MAYOR
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KELLY W MO �+ , CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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STEVEN -AD M , CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TI OTHY J. MEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT 09 -012
NORTHWEST CORNER OF WEST BRANCH STREET
AND RODEO DRIVE
This approval authorizes the construction of a new police facility at the property located at
the northwest corner of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive:
PLANNING DIVISION
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 09 -012.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the City Council at its meeting of February 23, 2010 and marked Exhibit "B"
unless otherwise modified by the Planning Commission.
4. Development shall conform to all applicable development standards for the
Public Facility (PF) zoning district except as otherwise approved.
5. All conditions of approval for the project shall be included in construction
drawings.
SPECIAL CONDITIONS:
6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan shall be submitted,
subject to review and approval by the Architectural Review Committee (ARC),
Recreation and Maintenance Services Director and Community Development
Director.
7. The applicant shall implement a mitigation monitoring program based on the
mitigation measures prescribed in the Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
project.
ENGINEERING DIVISION
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 or the Director of Parks,
recreation and Maintenance.
9. Perform construction activities during normal business hours (Monday through
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Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, Saturdays 8 AM to 5 PM) 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 Community Development Director. 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. Submit three (3) full -size paper copies and one (1) full -size mylar copy of approved
improvement plans for inspection purposes during construction.
12. Submit as -built plans at the completion of the project or improvements as directed
by the Community Development Director. One (1) set of mylar prints and an
electronic version on CD in AutoCAD format shall be required.
13. The following Improvement plans shall be prepared by a registered Civil Engineer
and approved by the Community Development Department:
a. Grading, drainage and erosion control,
b. Street paving, curb, gutter and sidewalk,
c. Public utilities,
d. Water and sewer,
e. Landscaping and irrigation,
f. Any other improvements as required by the Community Development
Director
14. 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.
15. Improvement plans shall include plan and profile of existing and proposed streets,
utilities and retaining walls.
16. Landscape and irrigation plans are required within the public right of way, and shall
be approved by the Community Development and Parks, Recreation and
Maintenance Departments. Utilize the City's "Sustainable Plant" list for a palette of
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street trees and other required landscape.
WATER
17. The fire sprinkler system shall have individual service connections. A fire sprinkler
engineer shall determine the size of the water meters.
18. Water connections shall be made to the Rodeo Drive waterline.
19. The irrigation system shall be served by a separate water meter.
SEWER
20. The new sewer lateral shall connect to an existing lateral stub -out on West Branch
Street.
PUBLIC UTILITIES
21. Underground all new public utilities in accordance with Section 16.68.050 of the
Development Code.
22. Submit all improvement plans to the public utility companies for approval and
comment. Utility comments shall be forwarded to the Director of Public Works for
approval.
23. Prior to approving any building permit within the project for occupancy, all public
utilities shall be operational.
24. Install a street light at the intersection of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive.
STREETS
25. All trenching in City streets shall utilize saw cutting. Any over cuts shall be cleaned
and filled with epoxy.
26. All street repairs shall be constructed to City standards.
27. Street structural sections shall be determined by an R -Value soil test, but shall not
be less than 3" of asphalt and 6" of Class II AB.
CURB, GUTTER, AND SIDEWALK
28. Install new concrete curb, gutter, and sidewalk on the project frontages in
accordance with City Standards.
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29. Install ADA compliant facilities where necessary, but at a minimum at the
intersection of West Branch Street and Rodeo Drive.
30. Install tree wells for all trees planted adjacent to curb, gutter and sidewalk to
prevent damage due to root growth.
GRADING
31. Perform all grading in conformance with the City Grading Ordinance.
32. 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.
33. Submit all retaining wall calculations for review and approval by the Community
Development Director.
DRAINAGE
34. All drainage facilities shall be designed to accommodate a 100 -year storm flow.
35. The applicant shall provide detailed drainage calculations (prepared by a civil
engineer) indicating that increased run -off can be accommodated by existing off -
site and proposed on -site facilities, to the satisfaction of the Community
Development Director.
36. The applicant shall also provide detailed drainage calculations (prepared by a civil
engineer) comparing the pre - development and the post - development run -off
hydrograph for a range of events from 1 year to 10 years. Any increased run -off
must be retained on site.
37. The use of the bioswale and "storm water harvesting system' is encouraged.
However, detailed design plans and calculations for sizing will be required and
must be approved by the Community Development Director.
38. The use of pervious pavement shall be accompanied by design calculations
showing infiltration rates that clearly demonstrate that percolation will occur rather
than eventual seepage of water onto City right of way.
39. The proposed connection to the existing 30" RCP will require a City Standard
storm drain manhole prior to the connection point and an Inserta Tee connection to
the concrete pipe; or a connection approved by the Community Development
Director. Details of the connection shall be provided.
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DEDICATIONS AND EASEMENTS
40. Street tree planting and maintenance easements shall be dedicated adjacent to all
street right of ways. Street tree easements shall be a minimum of 10 feet beyond
the right of way, except that street tree easements shall exclude the area covered
by public utility easements.
41. A Public Utility Easement (PUE) shall be reserved a minimum 6 feet wide adjacent
to all street right of ways. The PUE shall be wider where necessary for the
installation or maintenance of the public utility vaults, pads, or similar facilities.
PERMITS
42. 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.
43. Obtain a grading permit prior to commencement of any grading operations on site.
FEES
44. Pay all required City fees at the time they are due.
45. Fees to be paid prior to plan approval:
a. Plan check for grading plans based on an approved earthwork estimate.
b. Plan check for improvement plans based on an approved construction cost
estimate.
c. Permit Fee for grading plans based on an approved earthwork estimate.
d. Inspection fee of subdivision or public works construction plans based on
an approved construction cost estimate.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY
46. All utilities shall be operational.
47. All essential project improvements shall be constructed prior to occupancy.
BUILDING DIVISION
48. Provide fire flow and hydrants per California Fire Code, and locate one hydrant
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on Branch Street frontage and one hydrant on Rodeo drive frontage so as to be
within 50 feet of the fire department connection.
49. Provide fire sprinklers per NFPA 13 and the California Fire Code, include an
appropriate coverage for the dispatch area.
50. Provide a remote Fire Department connection so as to be within 50 feet of a
hydrant.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
51. The plans shall be revised to utilize a darker base color on the exterior of first -
floor of the building.
52. All retaining walls that face West Branch Street shall be segmented and utilize
plant material in the offset space to soften their visual impact.
53. Final plans (including all elevations and landscaping) shall be reviewed by the
ARC prior to review by the Planning Commission.
PLANNING COMMISSION
54. Final plans (including all elevations and landscaping) shall include alternative
exterior building materials and colors and shall be reviewed and subject to
approval by the Planning Commission prior to issuance of a building permit.
55. The plans shall be revised to lower the overall height of the tower element
(Option 'B').
56. The final plans shall be revised to reduce the required height of the retaining
walls along the western property line.
57. The final plans shall be revised to replace the roll -up doors to the sally port and
automotive evidence rooms with a more architecturally suitable option.
58. The final plans shall be revised to modify the required walls and fences, utilizing
different colors and materials and design to soften their visual impact.
59. The final plans shall incorporate a bio -swale at the front of the site (West Branch
Street frontage), even if doing so precludes the inclusion of a 3' berm to screen
the parking lot.
CITY COUNCIL
60. Final plans (including all elevations and landscaping) shall be reviewed and
subject to review by the City Council.
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, 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 attached
Resolution No. 4261 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a Regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the
23 day of February 2010.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 25 day of
February 2010.
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KELLY ET ORE, CITY CLERK