PC R 21-2347RESOLUTION NO. 21-2347
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVE GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
NO. 20-001 ADOPTING THE CIRCULATION ELEMENT
UPDATE, MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, AND
MULTIMODAL TRANSPORTATION IMPACT STUDY
GUIDELINES
WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65302(b)(1) recognizes the close
relationship between transportation and land use and requires that policies be established
creating a mutually beneficial relationship and that the Circulation Element be correlated
to the General Plan Land Use Element; and
WHEREAS, Section 65302(b)(2) of the California Government Code requires the
Circulation Element to provide for a balanced, multimodal transportation network that
meets the needs of all users of streets, roads, and highways, which includes bicyclists,
pedestrians, children, motorists, persons with disabilities, the elderly, users of public
transportation, and commercial goods movers. This requirement is sometimes referred
to as the "Complete Streets" and complies with the current requirements of State law; and
WHEREAS, the Circulation Element Update provides transportation planning and policies
to assist the City in meeting the requirements of Senate Bill 375, the Sustainable
Communities and Climate Protection Act of 2008, which requires that metropolitan
planning organizations in California prepare a Sustainable Communities Strategy for
meeting their greenhouse gas reduction targets, through coordinated planning for land
use, transportation and housing; and
WHEREAS, The Circulation Element Update and the Multimodal Transportation Impact
Guidelines provide policy changes as required by Senate Bill 473, which amends the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) transportation impact analysis for projects
by replacing auto delay and level of service with Average Vehicle Miles Travelled (VMT)
as the basis for determining significant impacts under CEQA; and
WHEREAS, a study session was held by the Planning Commission on November 17,
2020, to discuss and receive feedback on the City's draft Circulation Element Update;
and
WHEREAS, an update on the Circulation Element was provided to the Planning
Commission on April 20, 2021 along with the Multimodal Transportation Impact
Guidelines to provide status update and information regarding the Circulation Element;
and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information and
public testimony presented at the public hearing and the information contained in the
Circulation Element Update, staff report, and the administrative record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in compliance with the
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JUNE 1, 2021
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California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo
Grande Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and recommends that the
City Council adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration as the correct CEQA document for
the CEU on subject to the following findings:
1. The Initial Study -Mitigated Negative Declaration (IS -MND) was prepared and
circulated for public review in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA) and the State CEQA Guidelines, reflects the lead agency's
independent judgment and analysis, and adequately addresses potential
environmental impacts associated with the proposed Project; and
2. There is no substantial evidence that the Project will have a significant effect on
the environment as mitigated in accordance with the measures identified in the IS -
MND; and
3. All potentially significant environmental effects were analyzed adequately in the
referenced IS -MND, subject to the mitigation measures identified in the IS -MND
being incorporated into the Project and subject to the mitigation monitoring
program identified in the IS -MND, which are hereby incorporated herein in their
entirety.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council (i) approve General Plan
Amendment No. 20-001; (ii) adopt the Circulation Element Update incorporated herein as
"Exhibit A,", (iii) adopt the Mitigated Negative Declaration incorporated as "Exhibit B" in
compliance with CEQA and subject to the findings as stated above, and (iii) adopt the
Multimodal Transportation Impact Study Guidelines incorporated herein as "Exhibit C".
On motion by Commissioner Guthrie, seconded by Commissioner Schiro, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
Guthrie, Schiro, Maraviglia, Sage, Martin
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1th day of June, 2021.
RESOLUTION NO.
JUNE 1, 2021
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GLENN MARTIN
CHAIR
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SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
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WHITNEY McpONALD
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