PC R 96-1555RESOLUTION NO. 96-1555
A RESOLUTION OF TIIC PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
C1TY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING Tl-IAT THE
CITY COUNCIL PROVIDE THE INTERPItETATION THAT
OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT POLICY 1:4
APPLIES TO ALL PROP�RTY ZONED, DESIGNATED IN THE
GEI�tERAL PLAN, AND/OR USED FOR AGRICULTURAL
PURPOSES
WHEREAS, the Development Code was adopted by the City Council on May 14; 1991, and
became effective on June 13, 1991; and
WHEREAS, Section 9-01.110 (G)(3) of the Development Code provides the Planning
Commission with the audiority to review ambiguities and make recommendations to the City Council;
and
WHEREAS, On May 20, 1990, the City Council adopted the Open Space and Conservation
Element (OSCE) of the General Plan; and
WHERCAS, Policy 1.4 of the OSCE discourages use of agricultural water rights as
justification for conversion of agricultural properties to urban or rural residential uses; and
WHEREAS, Mr. Burtram Johnson, on behalf of Tatsumi Kawaoka submitted a request for
interpretation of Policy 1.4; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, after due research and deliberation finds d�at:
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The goals and policies of the OSCE are designed to protect agricultural lands from land
speculation and reduce the pressure for urbanization.
It is the intent of the OSCE to retain and protect all lands designated or used for agriculture.
Policy 1.4 is consistent wi�h the existing informal agreement between south county agencies
regarding allocation of groundwater resources.
NOW, TIIERCFORC, I3� IT RCSOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends d�at the City Councit make d�e interpretation that a OSCE Policy
1.4 applies to all lands zoned, designated in the General Plan, or used for agricultuc•al purposes.
On motion by Commissioner Soto, seconded by Commissioner Deviny, and by the following
roll call vote, to wit:
AI'�S: Commissioners Soto, Deviny, Beck, Tappan, Carr and Keen
NOES: Commissioner Lubin
AI3SENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of April, 1996.
ATTEST:
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'll Breese, Commission Clerk
AS O CONT�NT:
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Doreen Liber o-Blanck, Community Deve
ctor
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Jo�Keen, Cha,��son