PC R 99-1690RESOLUTION N0. 99-1690
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE AMENDING THE GENERAL PLAN
LAND USE ELEMENT AND THE GENERAL PLAN MAP; GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 97-
004 (APPLICANT: GARY YOUNG)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Gary Young and Associates, has submitted an application to amend
the General Plan Map to designate the project site area, described on Exhibit A to this
Resolution, as Rural Residential (RR), allowing a density of one unit per acre; and
WHEREAS, amending the General Plan Map as requested . would establish land use,
development and design standards for the above described area; and
WHEREAS, on March 30, 1999 the Planning Commission considered a recommendation to the
City Council regarding the Environmental Impact Report, and recommended that the City
Council certify the Environmental Impact Report prepared for the Village Glen Annexation; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed the application
for General Plan Amendment 97-004 at duly noticed public hearings on March 30, 1999, in
accordance with the Development Code of the City of Arroyo . Gr.aode at which time all
interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information and public
testimony presented at the public hearings, staff reports, and all other information and
documents that are part of the public record; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation, and public hearing,
the following circumstances exist:
Annexation Findings
1. The proposed annexation will not impact the amount of water resources available
elsewhere within the City;
2. Clear compatibility exists with the community's basic identity as a, rural, small town
community; the goals and desires of the people and the City of Arroyo Grande as a
whole; and with the community's existing available resources;
3. The proposed general plan amendment is consistent with goals and objectives of the
General Plan, particularly in regard to protection of agricultural and open space lands,
and will not result in any internal inconsistencies within the General Plan.;
4. Significant benefits will be derived by the City upon annexation;
5. Adequate infrastructure and services have been or can be economically provided in
accordance with current City standards;
6. The p�oposed annexation will generate sufficient revenues to adequately pay for the
provision of City services;
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General Plan Amendment
7. The potential environmental impacts of the proposed General Plan Amendment are
insignificant or can be mitigated to a less than significant level as identified in the
Village Glen Annexation Environmental Impact Report; and
8. The proposed amendment will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and
welfare.
9. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals, objectives, policies, and
programs of the General Plan and will not result in any internal inconsistencies within
the plan. .
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande, California hereby recommends to the City Council that it approve an amendment to the
General Plan Land Use Element and General Plan Map by designating the project area as Rural
Residential.
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Costello, and by the following roll
call vote; to wit
AYES: Commissioners Keen, Costello, Parker, and London
NOES: Chair Greene
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 30"' day of March, 1999.
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Laurence Greene, Chairman
ATTEST:
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Kathleen Fryer, Commiss Clerk
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