PC R 18-2302 RESOLUTION NO. 18-2302
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE
CITY COUNCIL MODIFY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL #49,
#157, AND #162 OF RESOLUTION NO. 4771 REGARDING
SATURDAY CONSTRUCTION AND TRAFFIC SIGNAL
INSTALLATION TIMING; LOCATED AT SUBAREA 2 OF
THE EAST CHERRY AVENUE SPECIFIC PLAN; APPLIED
FOR BY WATHEN CASTANOS
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2017, the Arroyo Grande City Council adopted Resolution No.
4771, approving the East Cherry Avenue Specific Plan (the "Specific Plan") and Vesting
Tentative Tract Map 15-001; and
WHEREAS, conditions of approval included in Resolution No. 4771 prohibited
construction on Saturdays; and
WHEREAS, additional conditions of approval included in Resolution No. 4771 required a
traffic signal be installed at the Intersection of Traffic Way and Fair Oaks Avenue prior to
the issuance of the first building permit; and
WHEREAS, the developers of Subarea 2 of the Specific Plan are requesting the
modification of the construction limitations to allow for construction to occur on Saturdays,
as well as the modification of the timing of traffic installation to the issuance of the first
certificate of occupancy; and
WHEREAS, the City Council previously certified an Environmental Impact Report with
overriding considerations for the Specific Plan 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; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the requested modifications at a duly
noticed public hearing on May 1, 2018.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, hereby recommends: the
City Council modify Conditions of Approval #49 and #157 to allow for Saturday
construction as follows:
1. Condition of Approval #49: Perform construction activities related to inspection
during normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M and
Saturday, 10 A.M. to 5 P.M.+ Construction work requiring inspections shall be
limited to normal business hours (Monday through Friday, 7 A.M. to 5 P.M.) due to
staff not being available for inspections on Saturdays. No construction shall occur
on Sundays or official holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Labor Day). The developer or
contractor shall refrain from performing any work subject to inspection other than
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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. Off-site work shall be limited to Monday through Friday.
2. Condition of Approval #157, fourth bullet: The movement of construction-related
vehicles, with the exception of passenger vehicles, along roadways adjacent to
sensitive receptors shall be limited to the hours between 7:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M.
Monday through Friday and Saturday between 10:00 A.M. and 5:00 P.M. No
Movement of heavy equipment shall occur on Saturdays, Sundays or official
holidays (e.g., Thanksgiving, Labor Day). Off-site work shall be limited to Monday
through Friday.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the
City of Arroyo Grande, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, hereby
recommends: the City Council modify Condition of Approval #162 requiring the traffic
signal be installed prior to issuance of the first building permit for homes other than model
homes.
On motion by Commissioner George, seconded by Commissioner Schiro, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: George, Schiro, Martin
NOES: Fowler-Payne, Mack
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1st day of May, 2018
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GLENN MARTIN,
CHAIR
ATTEST:
MATTHEW DOWNING,
SECRETARY TO THE CO 1 SSION
AS TO CONTENT:
TER7A M C ISH,
COMMUNI DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR