CC 2020-03-10_08d Accept Public Improvements_AG Shopping Center
MEMORANDUM
TO: CITY COUNCIL
FROM: WHITNEY MCDONALD, COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: ROBIN DICKERSON, CITY ENGINEER
PATRICK HOLUB, ASSISTANT PLANNER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ARROYO GRANDE SHOPPING CENTER,
LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST GRAND AVENUE AND
SOUTH ELM STREET
DATE: MARCH 10, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Acceptance of public improvements for the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center, located at
the intersection of East Grand Avenue and South Elm Street.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Maintenance of the new public improvements will add to the overall costs of the City
infrastructure maintenance program. Over time, maintenance of the public improvements
will be required as part of the City’s Capital Improvements Program.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the City Council adopt a Resolution accepting public improvements
for the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center, located at the intersection of East Grand Avenue
and South Elm Street.
BACKGROUND:
The Arroyo Grande Shopping Center was originally developed in the 1960's on 7.26 acres
at the southwest corner of East Grand Avenue and Elm Street. In 2013, the City approved
a development plan to demolish approximately 10,000 square-feet on the east and west
sides of the rearmost building, add two (2) new buildings totaling approximately 11,200
square-feet of gross floor area, and add approximately 4,800 square-feet of gross floor
area to the east side of the rearmost building. The end result is a net increase of
approximately 6,700 square-feet (8.5%) of gross floor area on the 7.26-acre site.
This project was reviewed by Planning Commission, Architectural Review Committee,
Traffic Commission and Staff Advisory Committee prior to being approved by the City
Council. The City Council approved Conditional Use Permit 12-010 on June 11, 2013.
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CITY COUNCIL
CONSIDERATION OF A RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR
THE ARROYO GRANDE SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION
OF EAST GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH ELM STREET
MARCH 10, 2020
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
As a condition of approval, the applicant was required to construct a number of public
improvements. The engineer of work for the project estimated the cost of the
improvements for this project at $633,112.62. Improvements constructed included utility
connections, an 8” PVC water main, various curbs, gutters and sidewalks within and
surrounding the property, as well a new storm drain inlet, storm drain main and concrete
and asphalt repairs and replacement.
The improvement plans were approved on May 27, 2015. The improvements were
completed by the developer in January 2020. The City Engineering Division inspected the
improvements and found them to be in substantial conformance with the approved plans
on February 25, 2020. A Storm Water Operation and Maintenance Agreement has been
recorded in accordance with City Municipal Code section 13.24.110.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Council's consideration:
1. Approve staff’s recommendation;
2. Do not approve staff’s recommendation;
3. Modify as appropriate and approve staff’s recommendation; or
4. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
By accepting the public improvements, the City will have ownership of facilities in the
public right of way.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages have been identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
A Mitigated Negative Declaration for the project was adopted by the City Council on June
11, 2013, in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the CEQA
Guidelines and the City of Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for implementation of
CEQA. No further CEQA action is required.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments have
been received.
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RESOLUTION NO.
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE ARROYO
GRANDE SHOPPING CENTER, LOCATED AT THE INTERSECTION OF
EAST GRAND AVENUE AND SOUTH ELM STREET.
WHEREAS, the City Council approved Conditional Use Permit 12-010 on June 11, 2013
authorizing the redevelopment of the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center located at the
intersection of Grand Avenue and South Elm Street; and
WHEREAS, the project was conditioned to complete certain public improvements
pursuant to City Council Resolution No. 4528 adopted by the Arroyo Grande City Council
on June 11, 2013; and
WHEREAS, the developer has constructed the improvements required by the conditions
of approval for the shopping center in January 2020; and
WHEREAS, staff has inspected the improvements on February 25, 2020 and find they
are constructed in accordance with the approved plans for the project.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby accepts public improvements for the Arroyo Grande Shopping Center,
located at the intersection of East Grand Avenue and South Elm Street, including public
curb, gutter, drive approach, sidewalk on East Grand Avenue and South Elm Street,
drainage improvements, water lines and sewer lines.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and
on the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 10th day of March, 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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CAREN RAY RUSSOM, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
JAMES A. BERGMAN, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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