Agenda Package - PC_Mar01_2022PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING
AGENDA
Tuesday, March 1, 2022, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with Assembly
Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M. Brown Act,
Planning Commission meetings will be conducted by video/teleconferencing through Zoom Webinar until
further notice. Meetings will be broadcast live on Channel 20 and streamed on the City’s website and www.slo-
span.org. Members of the public may participate and provide public comment on agenda items during the
meeting by joining the Zoom meeting or by submitting written public comments to the Clerk of the Commission
at pc-publiccomment@arroyogrande.org.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
3.FLAG SALUTE
4.AGENDA REVIEW
The Commission may revise the order of agenda items depending on public interest and/or special
presentations.
5.COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
This public comment period is an invitation to members of the community to present issues,
thoughts, or suggestions on matters not scheduled on this agenda. Comments should be limited to
those matters that are within the jurisdiction of the Planning Commission. Members of the public may
provide public comment remotely by joining the Zoom meeting utilizing one of the methods provided
below. Please use the “raise hand” feature to indicate your desire to provide public comment.
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Or Telephone Attendee: 1-669-900-6833; 1-346-248-7799; Press * 9 to “raise hand” for public
comment
The Brown Act restricts the Commission from taking formal action on matters not published on the
agenda. In response to your comments, the Chair or presiding official may:
• Direct City staff to assist or coordinate with you.
• A Commissioner may state a desire to meet with you.
• It may be the desire of the Commission to place your issue or matter on a future agenda.
Please adhere to the following procedures when addressing the Commission:
• Comments should be limited to 3 minutes or less.
• Your comments should be directed to the Commission as a whole and not directed to an individual
Commissioner.
• Slanderous, profane or personal remarks against any Commissioner or member of the audience
shall not be permitted.
6.WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence or supplemental information for the Planning Commission received after Agenda
preparation. In compliance with the Brown Act, the Commission will not take action on
correspondence relating to items that are not listed on the Agenda, but may schedule such matters
for discussion or hearing as part of future agenda consideration.
7.CONSENT AGENDA
7.a.APPROVAL OF MINUTES
(HOLUB)
Recommended Action:
Approve the minutes of the December 21, 2021 Regular Meeting
8.PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9.NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.a.General Plan Annual Report for 2021
Recommended Action:
It is recommended the Planning Commission receive and file the 2021 General Plan Annual
Report for final acceptance by the City Council.
10.NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE FEBRUARY 1, 2022
Item No. 1: Plot Plan Review 22-003; Establishment Of A Vacation Rental In An Existing Single
Family Residence; Location – 847 Meadowlark Drive; Applicant – Elvin And Nellie Kauffman
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the
Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the
establishment of a Vacation Rental in the Planned Development – 1.1 (PD-1.1) zoning district.
The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on March 2, 2022.
Item No. 2: Viewshed Review 22-001; Two-Story Addition To An Existing Single Family Residence;
Location: 305 Short St; Applicant: Ryan Buckley; Representative: Andrew Goodwin
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.110 of the Municipal Code, the
Community Development Director, with a recommendation from the Architectural Review
Committee, approved the above referenced project for the construction of a two-story addition
to an existing single family residence. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on
March 7, 2022.
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11.COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the Planning Commission.
12.STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Correspondence/Comments as presented by the City Manager.
13.ADJOURNMENT
All staff reports or other written documentation, including any supplemental material distributed to a
majority of the Planning Commission within 72 hours of a regular meeting, relating to each item of
business on the agenda are available for public inspection during regular business hours in the City
Clerk’s office, 300 E. Branch Street, Arroyo Grande. If requested, the agenda shall be made
available in appropriate alternative formats to persons with a disability, as required by the Americans
with Disabilities Act. To make a request for disability-related modification or accommodation, contact
the Legislative and Information Services Department at 805-473-5400 as soon as possible and at
least 48 hours prior to the meeting date.
This agenda was prepared and posted pursuant to Government Code Section 54954.2 Agenda
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Planning Commission Meetings are cablecast live and videotaped for replay on Arroyo Grande’s
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ACTION MINUTES
MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
December 21, 2021, 6:00 p.m.
Zoom Virtual Meeting
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Commission Members Present: Chair Glenn Martin, Vice Chair Frank Schiro,
Commissioner Ken Sage, Commissioner
Jamie Maraviglia, Commissioner Jim Guthrie
Staff Present: Associate Planner Andrew Perez, Assistant
Planner Patrick Holub, Community
Development Director Brian Pedrotti
Given the recent increase in COVID-19 cases in San Luis Obispo County, and in compliance with
Assembly Bill (AB) 361, which allows for a deviation of teleconference rules required by the Ralph M.
Brown Act, this meeting was held by teleconference.
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1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Martin called the Planning Commission meeting to order at 6:00p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
All present
3. FLAG SALUTE
Chair Martin
4. AGENDA REVIEW
None.
5. COMMUNITY COMMENTS AND SUGGESTIONS
Chair Martin invited public comment. No public comments were received.
6. WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
None received.
7. CONSENT AGENDA
7.a Approval of Minutes
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(HOLUB)
Moved by Chair Martin
Seconded by Vice Chair Schiro
Approve the minutes of the December 7, 2021 Regular Meeting.
Commissioner Buchanan abstained. Motion passes 4-0-1.
Passed
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
9. NON-PUBLIC HEARING ITEMS
9.a Review Of Design Concepts For The Pre-Approved Regional Accessory Dwelling Unit
Plan Project
(PEREZ)
Associate Planner Perez presented the staff report, which included information about grant
funding, the consultant selection process and the ADU designs that have been developed as
part of the project.
Associate Planner Perez introduced the design team.
Ryan Brocket, architect, spoke about his background, gave additional information regarding the
design team and presented the ADU designs that they developed.
Omar Hason, architect, provided an overview of the six floor plans that were developed.
Savannah Young spoke about architectural styles, the reasons they were chosen and outlined
architectural characteristics between the designs.
The design team responded to questions regarding the feedback they are seeking, the plan
review process and alternative architectural styles that were not included.
Associate Planner Perez responded to questions regarding the plan review process and the
submittal items required at the time of application for a Building Permit.
Chair Martin invited public comment. No public comments were received.
The Commission made various comments regarding their preferences for floor plans and
architectural styles and encouraged flexibility in design and a streamlined process for approving
permits once the designs are in place.
10. NOTICE OF ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS SINCE DECEMBER 7, 2021
Received.
11. COMMISSION COMMUNICATIONS
Vice Chair Schrio wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
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12. STAFF COMMUNICATIONS
Associate Planner Perez asked the Commission to nominate a member to serve as the Commission's
representative on the Arroyo Grande Community Service Grant Committee. He also spoke about the
amount of funding available, the source of those funds and the anticipated time commitment for the
participants.
Vice Chair Schiro nominated Commissioner Guthrie. Commissioner Maraviglia seconded the
nomination.
Commissioner Buchanan nominated himself to be the alternate representative.
The Commission unanimously agreed to have Commissioner Guthrie serve as the Commission's
representative on the Community Service Grant Committee with Commissioner Buchanan serving as
the alternate representative.
Community Development Director introduced Andrew Perez as the new acting Planning Manager.
13. ADJOURNMENT
The Meeting adjourned at 7:12p.m.
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Patrick Holub
Assistant Planner
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Glenn Martin, Chair
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MEMORANDUM
TO: Planning Commission
FROM: Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
BY: Andrew Perez, Acting Planning Manager
SUBJECT: 2021 General Plan Annual Report
DATE: March 1, 2022
SUMMARY OF ACTION:
The General Plan Annual Report is an informational document identifying work completed
in the previous year to implement the City’s General Plan. It is an informational document
only and once received and filed by the City Council is filed with the Governor’s Office of
Planning and Research and California Department of Housing and Community
Development.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
No financial impact is projected.
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended the Planning Commission receive and file the 2021 General Plan
Annual Report (the “Annual Report” or “Report”) for final acceptance by the City Council.
BACKGROUND:
California Government Code Section 65400 requires all cities to file a General Plan
Annual Report to the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR). The purpose of
the Report is to monitor the City's implementation of the General Plan over time, to help
identify statewide trends, document progress in meeting the City’s share of regional
housing needs, and inform local decision makers. Prior to submittal to the state, the
Annual Report must be presented to the City Council for review and acceptance. As a
procedural matter, the Annual Report is being brought to the Planning Commission for
receipt and acceptance prior to the Council given the role of the Commission as one of
the "keepers" of the General Plan.
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City Council
2021 General Plan Annual Report
March 1, 2022
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The City's General Plan was adopted in October 2001. A number of activities have been
undertaken that implement the goals and policies of the General Plan since that time,
including the optional elements adopted by the City.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
The Annual Report provides an overview of the activities completed or currently being
undertaken during 2021 to implement or update the General Plan. During the 2021
calendar year, amendments to two (2) General Plan elements were adopted.
Adopted by City Council on January 26, 2021, the Housing Element was deemed in
compliance with State Housing Element Law by the State Depar tment of Housing and
Community Development on May 5, 2021. The Housing Element established policies and
programs to meet the City’s 6th cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 692 units. An
important element in achieving the housing goals is the creation of accessory dwelling
units (ADUs). Housing Element Program A.2-1 encourages ADU development through
updates to the ADU ordinance and execution of the pre-approved ADU plan program.
Community Development staff obtained comments and direction about the ADU
Ordinance from City Council on February 8, 2022. Revisions to the draft ordinance are
anticipated to return to Council for consideration later this Spring. The pre-approved ADU
plan program, a regional effort with the cities of Atascadero, Grover Beach, and Morro
Bay, is underway and expected to be completed later this year.
Council also adopted an update to the Circulation Element on June 22, 2021 . The
adopted Element includes updated policies for traffic management and analysis, parking,
and safety. These policies bring the Circulation Element into compliance with recent
legislative directives such as The Complete Streets Act (AB 1358), Global Warming
Solutions Act (AB 32), and The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB
375). Additionally, Multimodal Transportation Impact Study Guidelines were adopted,
which establish a comprehensive, clear and consistent standard for analysis for all
development projects within the City.
The City’s Annual Report is formatted into two (2) section s:
Section 1: Introduction, including the legal requirements of the Annual Report and
status of the adopted Elements of the General Plan; and
Section 2: Summary of Activity for 2021.
Please note that the tables reporting housing data are derived from spreadsheets
provided by the State, with limited formatting functionality. These digital spreadsheets will
be submitted in their native file format, resolving blurry image issues.
ALTERNATIVES:
The following alternatives are provided for the Commission’s consideration:
1. Receive and file the General Plan Annual Report for final acceptance by the City
Council; or
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City Council
2021 General Plan Annual Report
March 1, 2022
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2. Provide comments for Council’s consideration.
ADVANTAGES:
The City will be providing the State with data in compliance with the California
Government Code
DISADVANTAGES:
There are no disadvantages identified with filing the Annual Report.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
No environmental review is required for this item.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION AND COMMENTS:
The Agenda was posted at City Hall and on the City’s website in accordance with
Government Code Section 54954.2. At the time of report publication, no comments have
been received.
Attachments:
1. 2021 General Plan Annual Report
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General Plan Annual Report
2021
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Arroyo Grande General Plan Annual Report - 2021 Page 2
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
City Council
Caren Ray Russom, Mayor
Lan George, Mayor Pro Tem
Kristen Barneich
Keith Storton
Jimmy Paulding
Planning Commission
Glenn Martin, Chair
Frank Schiro, Vice Chair
Jamie Maraviglia
Jim Guthrie
Kevin Buchanan
Community Development Department
Whitney McDonald, City Manager
Bill Robeson, Assistant City Manager
Brian Pedrotti, Community Development Director
Andrew Perez, Associate Planner
Patrick Holub, Assistant Planner
Contact Information
City of Arroyo Grande
Community Development Department
300 E. Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93420
Phone: (805) 473-5420
Website
www.arroyogrande.org
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Contents
Section 1 - Introduction .................................................................................................................. 4
A. Purpose of the Annual Report ................................................................................................ 4
B. Purpose of the General Plan ................................................................................................... 4
C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City’s General Plan ................................................... 4
Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001) ............................................................................... 6
Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021) .................................................................................. 6
Housing Element (Adopted January 2021) ................................................................................. 7
Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element (Adopted October 2001, Amended June
2007) ............................................................................................................................................ 8
Safety Element (Adopted October 2001) .................................................................................... 8
Noise Element (Adopted October 2001) ..................................................................................... 8
Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012) ....................................................... 8
Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001) ............................................................ 8
Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2021 ......................................................................................... 9
Planning Commission .................................................................................................................. 9
Building and Life Safety Division ................................................................................................. 9
Planning Division ......................................................................................................................... 9
General Plan Policies and Programs .......................................................................................... 10
Appendix A – Housing Element Reporting Forms ......................................................................... 11
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Section 1 - Introduction
A. Purpose of the Annual Report
This report reviews the activities that took place to implement the Arroyo Grande General Plan
between January 1, 2021 and December 31, 2021. This report fulfills the requirements of Section
65400 of the California Government Code, which requires the City to file an annual report
addressing the status of the General Plan and progress made toward goals and objectives. This
annual report provides a means to monitor the success of implementing the General Plan and
determine if changes need to be made in the plan or its implementation programs. The City is
required to file the annual report with the Office of Planning and Research (OPR), as well as to
their legislative bodies. The legislative body for Arroyo Grande is the City Council.
B. Purpose of the General Plan
The General Plan is the foundational development policy document of the City of Arroyo Grande.
It defines the framework by which the physical, economic and human resources of the City are
to be managed and utilized over time. The General Plan is available for public review at City Hall
and on the City’s website.
The General Plan acts to clarify and articulate the intentions of the City with respect to the rights
and expectations of the public, property owners, and prospective investors and business
interests.
C. Status of the Adopted Elements of the City’s General Plan
State law requires that the General Plan include seven elements. These mandatory elements
must cover the following topics: Land Use, Circulation, Housing, Safety, Noise, Conservation, and
Open Space. State law allows the City to adopt any additional general plan elements that the
City deems necessary. The City has adopted the Parks and Recreation, Agriculture, and Economic
Development Elements as optional elements, which have the same decision making weight as
the mandatory elements. Additionally, the elements of the general plan may combine elements
as it deems necessary. The City of Arroyo Grande General Plan combines Agriculture, Open
Space, and Conservation elements into a single element. The following is a breakdown of the
City’s General Plan:
Arroyo Grande
GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
Agriculture, Conservation
and Open Space Element
Agriculture
(Optional)
Define policy for the protection of significant
natural resources, providing the setting or
context for urban land use development and
incorporated City areas.
Conservation
Open Space
Fringe and Urban Area
Land Use Element
Land Use Provides for the types, density or intensity,
design and distribution of existing and potential
City areas.
Circulation/Transportation
Element
Circulation Identifies the street pattern and other
circulation infrastructure and transportation
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Arroyo Grande
GP Elements
Required GP
Elements Examples of Topics Covered
systems needed to support the uses identified
Land Use Element.
Housing Element Housing Identifies and provides an analysis of existing
and projected housing needs, an evaluation of
housing constraints, a statement of goals,
policies, quantifiable objectives and financial
resources, and scheduled programs for the
preservation, improvement, and development
of housing.
Safety Element Safety Provides for the protection of lives and property
from the adverse effects of natural and man-
caused hazards.
Noise Element Noise Identifies the sources and outlines policy to
protect land uses against adverse noise levels
associated with necessary circulation and
related activity.
Economic Development
Element
Economic
Development
(Optional)
Defines the objectives, policies and proposals
for improved employment, business retention
and expansion, and fiscal growth of the
community.
Park and Recreation
Element
Parks and
Recreation
(Optional)
Outlines these public facilities and services
desired to support the City and area residents,
businesses, and visitors’ leisure-time activities.
The City’s General Plan was comprehensively updated in October 2001. The City’s last major
update of the General plan was completed in January 2017, with the City’s approval of the E.
Cherry Avenue Specific Plan project. The following is a list of updates to the General Plan since
the document’s adoption:
Amendment No. Date Type Project
GPA 02-001 November 2003 Land Use Map Parkside Residences
GPA 02-002 June 2003 Land Use Map Berry Gardens Subarea 2
GPA 03-001 April 2003 Land Use Map Village Core Extension
GPA 03-002 September 2003 Land Use Map Agriculture Designations
GPA 03-003 March 2004 AG/C/OS Conversion of Prime Ag
Land, Farmworker
Housing, and Ag
Conservation Easements
GPA 04-001 Withdrawn by
applicant
Land Use Map Alder House
GPA 04-002 August 2004 Land Use Map Noyes Road Properties
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Amendment No. Date Type Project
GPA 04-003 March 2005 Housing Element Housing Element Update
GPA 06-001 August 2006 Land Use Map Castillo Del Mar
GPA 06-002 November 2006 Circ & Parks and
Rec Elements
Bike and Pedestrian Plan
GPA 06-003 November 2007 Land Use Map S. Elm Multi-Family
Designation
GPA 06-004 February 2007 Land Use Map Sunset Drive
GPA 07-001 June 2007 AG/C/OS Creek Protection Policies
GPA 07-002 November 2007 Housing Element Affordable Housing
Requirements
GPA 07-003 Placed on hold due to
competing priorities
AG/C/OS Conservation Element
Update
GPA 09-001 September 2009 Land Use Map 2009 Land Use Map
Cleanup
GPA 09-001B October 2009 Land Use Map Pearwood Annexation
GPA 11-001 Withdrawn by
applicant
Land Use Map Hillcrest
GPA 11-002 October 2013 Housing Element 2007-15 Housing
Element
GPA 12-001 Withdrawn by
applicant
Land Use Map Alder House
GPA 12-002 July 2012 Circulation
Element
Bicycle and Trails Master
Plan
GPA 12-003 October 2012 Economic
Development
2012 Economic
Development Element
GPA 14-001 March 2014 Land Use Map Heights at Vista Del Mar
Annexation
GPA 14-002 October 2015 Land Use Element Courtland/Grand
GPA 14-003 March 2016 Housing Element 2014-19 Housing
Element
GPA 15-001 January 2017 AG/C/OS Creek
Map
Land Use Map
E. Cherry Avenue Specific
Plan
The following is a brief overview of actions taken in 2021 relative to each individual Element:
Land Use Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Land Use Element occurred in 2021.
Circulation Element (Adopted June 2021)
City Council adopted a comprehensive update to the City’s Circulation Element on June 22, 2021.
The adopted Element includes updated policies for traffic management and analysis, parking, and
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safety. These policies bring the Circulation Element into compliance with recent legislative
directives such as The Complete Streets Act (AB 1358), Global Warming Solutions Act (AB 32),
and The Sustainable Communities and Climate Protection Act (SB 375). Additionally, Multimodal
Transportation Impact Study Guidelines were adopted, which establish a comprehensive, clear
and consistent standard for analysis for all development projects within the City.
Housing Element (Adopted January 2021)
City Council adopted the Housing Element update on January 26, 2021. Upon adoption by City
Council, the Housing Element was submitted to the State Department of Housing and Community
Development for review. On May 5, 2021, HCD found the Housing Element in full compliance
with the State Housing Element Law. Another update is not anticipated until the conclusion of
this housing cycle in 2028.
The City also partnered with the cities of Atascadero, Morro Bay, and Grover Breach to obtain
funding from the Regional Early Action Planning grant program to develop pre-approved
accessory dwelling unit (ADU) plans. The adopted Housing Element relies heavily on the
development of ADUs to meet the City’s Regional Housing Needs Allocation of 692 units. The
regional pre-approved ADU plan program will implement programs identified in the 6th cycle
Housing Element to meet the City’s housing goals.
Table 1 reflects the number of units that were entitled, permitted, and/or finaled in 2021. This is
compared to the number of units permitted in 2020. With changes in reporting requirements for
the State, future Annual Reports will have comparable data between the current and previous
years:
Table 1: Entitled, Permitted, & Finaled Units – 2020 vs. 2021
Income Level Entitled Permitted Finaled
2020 2021 2020 2021 2020 2021
Very Low 0 0 0 0 0 0
Low 0 63 0 0 20 0
Moderate 0 0 0 0 0 0
Above
Moderate 4 5 54 14 63 25
Total 4 68 54 14 83 25
The year 2021 was the second year of the 6th cycle for purposes of reporting progress towards
the Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA). Table 2 reflects the number of units permitted
during the first two years of the 6th cycle.
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Table 2: 6th Cycle Regional Housing Needs Allocation
Income Level RHNA by Income Units Permitted 2020 – 2028
Very Low 170 0
Low 107 0
Moderate 124 0
Above Moderate 291 68
Total 692 68
Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element (Adopted October 2001,
Amended June 2007)
No text amendments to the Agriculture, Conservation, and Open Space Element occurred in
2021.
Safety Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Safety Element occurred in 2021.
Noise Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text amendments to the Noise Element occurred in 2021.
Economic Development Element (Adopted October 2012)
No text amendments to the Economic Development Element occurred in 2021.
Parks and Recreation Element (Adopted October 2001)
No text or map amendments to the Parks and Recreation Element occurred in 2021.
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Section 2 – Summary of Activity – 2021
The City of Arroyo Grande policies and programs identified in the General Plan include tools
already in place and used on a day-to-day basis in the City. Some of the various tools available to
further the City’s goals and objectives include the City Council’s annual goals and priorities,
Budget/Capital Improvement Program, Specific Plans and Master Plans of Development, Zoning
and Subdivision Regulations, CDBG Funds, etc.
Planning Commission
The City of Arroyo Grande Planning Commission is designated as the "Planning Agency", as
authorized by Section 65100 of the Government Code. The Commission has the discretionary and
advisory responsibilities that are authorized by Chapters 2.18, 16.04, and 16.08 of the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code.
During 2021, the Planning Commission took action on the following:
• Two (2) General Plan Amendments;
• Four (4) Conditional Use Permits;
• One (1) Time Extension;
• Three (3) Lot Line Adjustments;
• Three (3) Appeals;
• One (1) Planned Unit Development;
• Two (2) Conditional Use Permit Amendments; and
• One (1) Development Code Amendment.
Building and Life Safety Division
The City’s Building and Life Safety Division reviews project plans, issues permits, and provides
inspection services for compliance with California's building, fire, mechanical, electrical,
plumbing, energy, and disabled access codes, as well as City ordinances.
In 2021, the Building Division received 560 building permit applications and issued 479 building
permits. During the past year, City building inspectors made 2,507 construction and safety-
related inspections associated with building permit activity. The Building Division finaled and
completed 291 building permits in the same period.
Engineering Division
The City’s Engineering Division ensures all construction in the public right-of-way related to land
development entitlements comply with adopted codes and engineering standards. Additionally,
the Engineering Division, in partnership with the Public Works Department, is responsible for
coordinating the implementation of the City’s Stormwater Management Program.
In 2021, the Engineering Division received 185 applications for encroachment permits, 8 grading
permit applications, and 57 stormwater permit applications for a total of 250 permit applications
received. Major work efforts include the Brisco Interchange Project, Traffic Way Bridge
rehabilitation and replacement projects, and Circulation Element update.
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Planning Division
The Planning Division assists the community, the City Council, and the Planning Commission in
preparing for the City's future growth and development, as well as reviews current development
plans for consistency with local ordinances. The Planning Division administers the Development
Code and deals with transportation, housing, community facilities, public safety, open space,
design, and the use of land.
The Planning Division provides support staff to the Planning Commission, Architectural Review
Committee, and Downtown Parking Advisory Board. Administrative functions include the
scheduling of meetings, preparation of agendas, posting of hearing notices, and preparation of
minutes.
The Planning Division provides land use analysis, environmental review as required under the
California Environmental Quality Act, and prepares staff reports for the aforementioned
Commissions and Committees, including the City Council. In 2021, the Planning Division received
115 applications for various land use entitlements (permits), including, land divisions, Conditional
Use Permits, Minor Use Permits, and Sign permits. In 2021, the Planning Division spent time
working on a number of work items. These work items included:
• Update to the Accessory Dwelling Unit Ordinance
• Community Service Grant Program
• Community Development Block Grant Program
• Participation in a regional effort to develop a stock accessory dwelling unit program; and
• Participation in the Regional Housing Action Team working group.
General Plan Policies and Programs
Community Development Department staff is currently working on a number of items specifically
related to the General Plan, as referenced above. Prioritized work efforts for the General Plan
include the Halcyon Road Complete Streets Plan, and the preparation for a comprehensive
General Plan Update scheduled to begin in 2022.
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Appendix A – Housing Element Reporting Forms
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Table A
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Table A2 (Part 1)
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Table A2 (Part 2)
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Table A2 (Part 3)
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Table A2 (Part 4)
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Table B
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Table D
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Summary
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ADMINISTRATIVE ITEMS
PLANNING COMMISSION
MARCH 1, 2022
(Decisions by the Community Development Director)
ITEM NO. 1: PLOT PLAN REVIEW 22-003; ESTABLISHMENT OF A VACATION
RENTAL IN AN EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE; LOCATION – 847
MEADOWLARK DRIVE; APPLICANT – ELVIN AND NELLIE KAUFFMAN
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.080 of the Municipal Code, the
Community Development Director approved the above referenced project for the
establishment of a Vacation Rental in the Planned Development – 1.1 (PD-1.1) zoning
district. The deadline to appeal this project is at 5:00 pm on March 2, 2022.
ITEM NO. 2: VIEWSHED REVIEW 22-001; TWO-STORY ADDITION TO AN
EXISTING SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCE; LOCATION: 305 SHORT ST; APPLICANT:
RYAN BUCKLEY; REPRESENTATIVE: ANDREW GOODWIN
After making the findings specified in Section 16.16.110 of the Municipal Code, the
Community Development Director, with a recommendation from the Architectural Review
Committee, approved the above referenced project for the construction of a two-story
addition to an existing single family residence. The deadline to appeal this project is at
5:00 pm on March 7, 2022.
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