PC R 99-1724RESOLUTION NO. 99-1724
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND
TITLE 9 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE BY ADDING
THERETO A CHAPTER 19 ENTITLED "AFFORDABLE HOUSING
REQUIREMENTS"
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has a responsibility, pursuant to California state law
(Health and Safety Code sections 50000 et seq.), to address the needs of its residents, as
well as residents in the region, from all social and economic groups for decent, affordable
housing, while at the same time maintaining an economically sound and healthy
environment; and
WHEREAS, the Housing Element of the General Plan of the City of Arroyo Grande
adopted on June 22, 1993, provides for affordable housing programs to address the needs
for decent and affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, according to the 1990 census, 36% of all Arroyo Grande households (or 2,092
households which equate to 5,188 residents) are of low or moderate income; and
WHEREAS, according to the 1990 census, the median sales price of a house in Arroyo
Grande was $207,700 which is indicative of the high cost of housing and limited ability for
low income households to own homes in Arroyo Grande without assistance; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande finds that the majority
of new housing units being constructed in the City of Arroyo Grande are not affordable to
persons of low income, and that the current requirements placed on new housing
developments are inadequate to assure sufficient numbers of new housing units are
available to persons of low income; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande has conducted environmental review for adoption
of an ordinance establishing procedures to provide for the development of affordable
housing in the City of Arroyo Grande, and has found that it can be seen with certainty that
there is no possibility that the proposed affordable housing requirements will have an effect
on the environment and therefore is exempt from the provisions of CEQA; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed and
considered the information in the proposed document and staff report, as well as public
testimony presented at the heacing and make the following findings of fact:
A. The proposed affordable housing requirements are consistent with the goals,
objectives, policies, and programs of the General Plan, and are necessary and
desirable to implement the provisions of the General Plan.
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B. The proposed affordable housing requirements will not adversely affect the public
health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
C. The proposed affordable housing requirements are consistent with the purpose and
intent of Title 9.
D. The potential environmental impacts of the proposed affordable housing require-
ments are insignificant. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande, California hereby recommends that the City Council of Arroyo Grande
amend Title 9 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code by adding thereto Chapter 19 entitled,
"Affordable Housing Requirements" (Exhibit A).
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Vice Chair Parker, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Chair Greene, Vice Chair Parker, Commissioners Costello, Keen and London
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 7 day of December 1999.
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Kerry L. cCants,
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