PC R 23-2382RESOLUTION NO.23-2382
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE FINDING THAT THE CAPITAL
IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM FOR FISCAL YEARS 2023-
2028 IS CONSISTENT WITH THE ARROYO GRANDE
GENERAL PLAN
WHEREAS, Government Code Section 65103 requires each planning agency to annually
review a Capital Improvement Program (CIP) for consistency with the agency's General
Plan; and
WHEREAS, the City has prepared a five-year Capital Improvement Program and reviewed
and prioritized it against current needs and available funding; and
WHEREAS, City Council considered the five year Capital Improvement Program at its
meeting on May 9, 2023; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed this project in 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 CIP is
exempt per Section 15262 of the CEQA Guidelines regarding Feasibility and Planning
Studies. Each project listed as part of the CIP will need future authorization and
environmental review prior to actual funding and construction; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has reviewed and
considered all factors relating to General Plan consistency for the Capital Improvement
Program for Fiscal Years 2023 - 2028 at the regular Planning Commission meeting of May
16, 2023.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande finds that the Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Years 2023 - 2028 is consistent
with the following General Plan objectives and policies:
.-#-- ..0-T1. Schedule and implement the Circulation system identified in the Circulation
Map (Figure 2-2) as development occurs and as part of the City's Capital
Improvement Program. Make efficient use of existing transportation facilities,
improve these facilities, and build new facilities as necessary in accordance with
the Circulation Map.
• CT1-9 : Complete streets are roadways designed and operated to enable safe
access for all users, including pedestrians, bicyclists, motorists and transit riders
of all ages and abilities. All street standards should be periodically reviewed and
revised for design, construction, operation, and maintenance to achieve a network
of complete streets. Optional features include landscaped medians, curb bulb -outs
and parkways and/or street trees and similar design amenities when approved by
the City. When constructing or modifying transportation facilities, strive to provide
for the movement of vehicles, commercial trucks, alternative and low energy
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vehicles, transit, bicyclists, and pedestrians in a manner that is appropriate for the
road classification and adjacent land use.
• CT1-11 Provide efficient citywide automobile circulation by maintaining and, where
necessary, improving local and regional roadway facilities. Continue to seek
opportunities to improve connectivity throughout the City and to maintain safe and
efficient regional connectivity with improved access to US 101.
• CT1-13 Maintain and periodically update a Local Roadway Safety Plan consistent
with state and federal requirements for Highway Safety Improvement Program
calls -for -projects.
• CT3. Attain and maintain automobile Level of Service LOS "D" or better on all street
segments and controlled intersections to the maximum extent feasible.
• CT5 Ensure compatibility and complimentary relationships between the circulation
system and existing and planned land uses, promoting environmental objectives
such as safe and uncongested neighborhoods, energy conservation, reduction of
greenhouse gases, air, and noise pollution, and access to bicycle, pedestrian, and
transit facilities.
• CT6. Coordinate circulation and transportation planning and funding of collector
and arterial street and highway improvements with other local, County, SLOCOG,
State and federal agencies. Request contribution to major street improvement
projects from other jurisdictions that generate traffic within the City.
• ED3-1: Encourage adequate infrastructure to support business expansions,
redevelopment, and new development.
• ED5-2: Continue to enhance connectivity and increase retail utilization of the East
Grand Avenue corridor, the Village Core, and the Traffic Way and EI Camino Real
mixed-use corridors.
• ED5-1.2: Implement comprehensive design guidelines pertaining to both public
and private improvements, including, but not limited to, building facade restoration,
landscaping, street furniture installation; undergrounding of utilities, historic district
character, and the development of parking facilities.
• ED5-1.4: Incorporate infrastructure projects into the City's Capital Improvement
Program that address deficiencies in commercial corridors that include major street
reconstruction, provision of fiber-optic cable, storm drain and sewer improvements,
water capacity improvements, underground utility projects, public parking
improvements, improvements to park facilities, recreation areas, community
facilities, and other public buildings.
• ED8: Support and encourage a sustainable local economy.
• LU5-7 Plan for a revitalized East Grand Avenue Mixed -Use corridor that has less
of a strip -commercial aspect and more coordinated, mixed-use boulevard
ambiance with distinct activity subareas including "Gateway, Midway and
Highway" districts.
• LU5-9 All revitalization, redevelopment, and new development projects in Mixed
Use corridors shall include appropriate site planning and urban design amenities
to encourage pedestrian travel and encourage bike and transit access as well as
automotive.
• LU5-11.5 Develop phased implementation programs for streetscape improvement
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along Mixed Use Corridors, including financing strategies, which provide for
elements such as landscape, street furniture, signage and pedestrian -scaled
lighting.
• LU6 The Historic Village Core (VC) area shall be sustained, enhanced and
expanded as the symbolic, functional and unique business center of the City, with
diverse mixed uses emphasizing pedestrian -oriented activities and providing for
the needs of residents and tourists.
• LU6-7 All revitalization, redevelopment and new development projects in the
Village Core shall include appropriate site planning and urban design amenities to
encourage pedestrian travel.
• LU6-9.1 Maintain a distinctive visual and physical environment for the southern
gateway streetscape in accordance with the Design Guidelines for the Arroyo
Grande Village. These include the use of consistent street trees, landscape
(planters), street furniture (benches, trash receptacles, news racks, etc.), street
and crosswalk paving, curb, sidewalk and landscape bulbouts, pedestrian -scaled
lighting, identification and directional signage, and other appropriate pedestrian
scale elements.
• LU6-9.2 Link individual buildings with each other through the use of walkways, in
addition to sidewalks and encourage shared or common parking.
• LU6-9.3 Integrate improvements into the design of individual sites and public
streetscape that facilitate transit access to the Village Core, such as bus shelters
and recessed turnouts consistent with historic character and particular location.
• LU9 Provide for appropriate maintenance, development and placement of
Community Facilities (CF) relative to existing and planned land uses.
• LU11-3.6 Ensure that adequate sewer service capacity exists or will be available
in a timely manner for a proposed development.
• LU11-4 Ensure that all extensions of services and utilities to facilitate land use
changes are accomplished in a manner consistent with the provisions and intent
of the Arroyo Grande General Plan.
• LU11-4.6 Encourage all public service agencies to keep current information
regarding their service capabilities. Conduct an annual review of user charges,
development fees, and public facilities impact mitigation fees in accordance with
AB 1600 to ensure that the charges are consistent with the costs of improvement
and maintenance.
LU12-7 Enhance pedestrian level activity within residential and commercial areas.
• LU12-7.1 Utilize "street furniture" (planters, benches, drinking fountains,
newspaper racks, bike racks, trash receptacles) to create and enhance urban open
spaces within commercial areas and to emphasize historical and rural architectural
themes.
• LU12-8.4 Coordinate landscape design with drainage plans for individual projects
to maximize percolation of surface water from the site. Employ swale designs in
landscaped and turf areas to slow down runoff and maximize percolation.
• LU12-8.5 Emphasize the use of native and drought tolerant plantings in area
landscaping.
• Objective PR2 The City should supplement existing park, recreation and cultural
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facilities when needed and economically feasible and cooperate with Lucia Mar
Unified School District, the County and adjoining Cities of Pismo Beach, Grover
Beach and Oceano CSD to provide for operation and maintenance and to develop
additional facilities and services.
• Objective PR4 A network of recreational trails, bicycle lanes and bikeways should
be established for use by local residents and visitors to the Arroyo Grande Valley.
• Objective PR5 The City will consider all available financing and acquisition
techniques in the development and maintenance of park and recreation facilities.
• Policy PR5-2 The City will cooperate with San Luis Obispo County, the Lucia Mar
Unified School District, other public agencies, and private interests to combine
efforts of improvement, expansion or construction of new recreation facilities.
• Policy S1-4 Information Systems and Research. Expand and keep current the
database of safety related information. Knowledge about disasters and the area
we live in is growing. New information must be made available to the public and
decision makers. Regularly update the County's geographic information system
(GIS) as new information becomes available.
• Policy S1-5 Risk Assessment. Continue investigations and programs that reduce
or eliminate long-term risks. Ensure that new development in the City is designed
to withstand natural and manmade hazards to acceptable levels of risk. Risk
assessment activities, effectively carried out, can improve the efficiency and
reduce the cost of response and recovery from disasters.
On motion by Commissioner Sackrison, seconded by Commissioner Roof, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Sackrison, Roof, Buchanan
NOES: Maraviglia
ABSENT: Berlin
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of May, 2023.
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AMIE MA�Vldl-IA
CHAIR
ATTEST:
PATRICK HOLUB
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
BRIAN PEDROTTI
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR