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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; Resolution No. 99-1690 General Plan Amendment 97-004 Page 2 of 3 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. �C�1.1 �.Ptit r��l (, A QQ �_� Laurence Greene, Chairman ATTEST: �,���,,��. Kathleen Fryer, Commiss Clerk Resolution No. 99-1690 General Plan Amendment 97-004 Page3of3 AS TO CONTENT: Fo�Z Jim Hamilton < < Community Development Director � � � �