2020-10-06_7b 184 Brisco Time ExtensionMEMORANDUM
TO: PLANNING COMMISSION
FROM: WHITNEY McDONALD, CITY MANAGE R/ ACTING COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
BY: ANDREW PEREZ, ASSOCIATE PLANNER
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION 20-002 FOR TENTATIVE
TRACT MAP 18-003 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 18-001 IN
ACCORDANCE WITH THE SUBDIVISION MAP ACT AND ARROYO
GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE; LOCATION – 184 BRISCO ROAD;
APPLICANT – HABITAT FOR HUMANITY FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO
COUNTY; REPRESENTATIVE – WILL RUOFF, TEN OVER STUDIO
D ATE: OCTOBER 6, 2020
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
Approval of the Time Extension would allow an additional twelve (12) months for the
developer to record the final subdivision map. Approval of the time extension
application would extend the expiration of the approval until August 21, 2021.
IMPACT TO FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
None.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution approving Time
Extension 20-002 for Tentative Tract Map 18-003 and Planned Unit Development 18-
001.
BACKGROUND:
On August 21, 2018, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution No. 18-2311,
approving Tentative Tract Map No. 18-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 18-001.
The approved project consists of the subdivision of a 0.5-acre parcel into ten (10) lots.
The project proposes to build eight (8) residential units restricted to lower income
households, while the two (2) remaining parcels are reserved for open space and a
parking area. The original approval was set to expire on August 21, 2020; however, as
a result of the subject application, the expiration of the map has been extended until
the Planning Commission takes action on the application.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION 20-002
OCTOBER 6, 2020
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ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Municipal Code Subsection 16.12.140.C allows the Commission to grant a project up
to three (3) one-year time extensions, only if it is found that there have been no
significant changes in the General Plan, Municipal Code, or character of the area within
which the project is located that would cause the approved project to be injurious to
the public health, safety or welfare. No such changes have been identified in these
areas that would cause the proposed project to be injurious to the public health, safety,
or welfare. The applicant’s representative states that the need for a time extension is
the result of diminished financial resources due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Because
of this, Habitat has been working to acquire some additional funding from the State
and private donors. The one-year time extension will give Habitat for Humanity some
additional time to raise the funds needed to break ground for this project.
If approved, the one-year time extension would extend the expiration date of the project
to August 21, 2020, in accordance with the provisions of the Municipal Code and the
Subdivision Map Act.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Commission’s consideration:
1. Adopt the attached Resolution approving Time Extension 20-002;
2. Modify and adopt the attached Resolution approving Time Extension 20-002;
3. Do not adopt the attached Resolution, provide specific findings and direct staff
to return with a Resolution denying the time extension; or
4. Provide direction to staff.
ADVANTAGES:
Approving the requested time extension will maintain the viability of an approved
project, will allow the applicant to continue to work toward recording the final
subdivision map, and is consistent with the Subdivision Map Act.
DISADVANTAGES:
No disadvantages associated with approval of the requested time extension have been
identified.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
Review of Tentative Tract Map 18-003 and Planned Unit Development 18-001 for
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) determined that the
project was categorically exempt from environmental review pursuant to Section 15322
of the CEQA Guidelines regarding in-fill development in urban areas. The project also
qualified for an exemption pursuant to California Code of Regulations Section
15194(b)-(d) regarding affordable housing. The granting of a time extension in not
anticipated to have any effect on that determination.
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PLANNING COMMISSION
CONSIDERATION OF TIME EXTENSION 20-002
OCTOBER 6, 2020
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PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT:
Per Municipal Code Table 16.12.030-B, a public hearing is not required for approval of
a time extension. The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in
accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2.
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RESOLUTION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING A ONE-YEAR
TIME EXTENSION FOR TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18-
003 AND PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 18-001 (TIME
EXTENSION 20-002); APPLIED FOR BY HABITAT FOR
HUMANITY FOR SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY; LOCATED
AT 184 BRISCO ROAD
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission adopted Resolution 18-2311 approving Tentative
Tract Map No. 18-003 and Planned Unit Development 18-001 for the subdivision of a 0.5
acre parcel into ten (10) lots and the construction of eight (8) residential units restricted to
lower income households (the “Project”); and
WHEREAS, the Project entitlements will expire on August 21, 2020, if an extension is not
granted; and
WHEREAS, an application for Time Extension 20-002 was submitted to extend the
expiration date of the Project by one (1) year; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered the
request for Time Extension 20-002 on October 6, 2020; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed Tentative Tract Map No. 18-003 and
Planned Unit Development 18-001 for compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande Rules and Procedures for
Implementation of CEQA, and determined that the project was categorically exempt
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 regarding in-fill development in urban areas
and CEQA Guidelines Section 15194(b)-(d) regarding affordable housing; and
WHEREAS, the categorical exemptions pursuant to Section 15332 of the CEQA Guidelines
and Section 15194(b)-(d) of the California Code of Regulations also apply to the application
for a time extension; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study and deliberation, the following
circumstances exist:
1. There have been no significant changes in the General Plan, Municipal Code or
character of the area within which the project is located that would cause the
approved project to be injurious to the public health, safety or welfare.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby approves Time Extension 20-002 for the first of three (3) available one-year
extensions, effective as of August 21, 2020, subject to the above findings and the conditions
as set forth in Exhibit "A” attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
Tentative Tract Map 18-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 18-001 shall now expire on
August 21, 2021.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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On motion by Commissioner _________, seconded by Commissioner _________ and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6th day of October 2020.
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RESOLUTION NO.
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_______________________________________
GLENN MARTIN, CHAIR
ATTEST:
PATRICK HOLUB
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT: ______________________________________ WHITNEY McDONALD ACTING COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR
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RESOLUTION NO.
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EXHIBIT ‘A’
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
TIME EXTENSION NO. 20-002
VESTING TENTATIVE TRACT MAP NO. 18-003 AND
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT NO. 18-001
184 BRISCO ROAD
This approval authorizes a one (1) year time extension for Tentative Tract Map No. 18-
003 and Planned Unit Development 18-001, which was originally approved by the
Planning Commission on August 21, 2018.
GENERAL CONDITIONS:
1. The developer shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. Tentative Tract Map No. 18-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 18-001 shall
expire on August 21, 2021 unless it is recorded prior to this date or another
extension of time is granted in accordance with the Subdivision Map Act.
3. The developer shall comply with all conditions of approval for Tentative Tract Map
No. 18-003 and Planned Unit Development No. 18-001.
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