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RE�LUTI(�I NO. 90-1311
A RESOLUTION OF Tf� PLANNING �Il�IISSION OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO (�ANDE RF70(l��iDIMG APPROVAL OF AN AI�iA�I'P TO
ORDINANCE NO. 355 C.S. RaYAL OAKS ES�ATES TO ALL�1 A
C�JR(�i �1 IAT B AND SPflCIFIC DE.UIIAPI�IT PI,AN NO. 90-03
Wf�tEAS, the Planning Com�mission of the City of Arroyo Grande has held a
public hearing to consider an a�zdment to Ordinance No. 355 C.S. and Specific
Development Plan No. 90-03; and
W�E'AS, the Planning Co�mission did consider said proposed amenc�nent to
Section 2(5) of Ordinance 355 C.S. to allow a church on Lot B, and Specific
Development Plan No. 90-03; and
Wf�2F�S. the Planning Carmussion has held the required public hearing on
the proposed amenchnent and Specific Development Plan; and
WI�FAS, the Planning Coirmission has reco�nmended that the City Council
certify the EIR for the Halcyon Hills Subdivision with the�previous addendi and
the Addendtun for Grace Bible Church; and
Wf�2EAS, the proposed amendment and Specific Development Plan was found to
be consistent with the General Plan and Goals and Objectives of the City of
Arroyo Grande; and
WI�FIAS, the Planning Cammission makes the following findings of fact:
ZONE C�iANGE
1. The proposed zone change is consistent with the general plan designation
because the General Plan Designation is P.D. Ordinance 355 C.S. and that
ordinance allows institutional uses on this site.
2. The subject site is adequate in size and shape to accomnodate the
reasonable requireqnents of the proposed zone because the lot is 10.8 acres
in size and the zoning designation requires a minimwn lot size of 10,000
square feet. The site is capable of providing adequate setbacks, parking,
lot coverage and all other requireqnents of the zone.
3. The proposed zone change is reasonable or beneficial at this time to serve
the neighborhood because it allows the Church to more effectively serve
its me7nbership.
4. The proposed zone change would not adversely affect the surrounding
property because mitigation measures have been included in the conditions
of approvaT frcan the project which mitigate any potential adverse impacts.
5. The project will not have an environmental impact because mitigation
measures have been included in the conditions of approval for the project
which mitigate any potential adverse impacts on aesthetics, traffic, and
water consw�rption.
SPECIFIC DEVELOPMIIV'P PLAN
1. �he proposed use is consistent with the general plan because the General
Plan Designation is P.D. Ordinance 355 C.S. and that ordinance allows �
institutional uses on this site.
2. The site is adequate in size and shape for the proposed use because all
setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and required landscaping can be
incorporated into the project design.
3. The site for the proposed use has adequate access because It fronts on
Rodeo Drive and has proposed a private drive to access the site fram that
street. A traffic report was prepared for the project and the traffic
engineer saw no proble�ns with the proposed access.
4. The proposed use will not have an adverse effect on the adjacent property
because mitigation measures and conditions have been included in the
conditions of approval from the project which mitigate any potential
adverse irnpacts.
5. The design and layout of the proposed use is suitable because all
setbacks, lot coverage, parking, and required landscaping can be
incorporated into the project design.
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6. The project will not have an environmental impact because mitigation
measures have been included in the conditions of approval for the project
which mitigate any potential adverse impacts on aesthetics, traffic,' and
water constunption.
7. A traffic study was performed which, on the basis of actual d�nand,
indicated that 240 parking spaces were sufficient for the proposed use.
NC�i, TF�RE, BE IT RE�OLVED that the Planning Comnission of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby recomnends approval of the proposed.amendment as described above
and Specific Development Plan 90-03 subject to the following Conditions of
Approval:
Mitigation Measures
1. The applicant shall reduce the overall height of the proposed structure
(cross plus sanctuary) fram 81 feet to 69 feet. This will bring the top
of the proposed structure below the horizon line at a ntunber of
perspectives (Avenida De Diamante, Collado Corte, Spanish Moss Lane) and
reduce the visual irnpact of the structure in all surrounding areas.
Mo�itoring Department: Building Department
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of building_permits.
2. The applicant shall incorporate earth-tone colors into all exterior
treatments and use the brown exterior roofing material in accordance with
the st�enitted plans. Also, use nonreflective glass and framing materials
for the proposed skylights.
Monitoring Departme�nt: Building Department
Time Fram�►e: - Prior to issuance of building permits.
3. The applicant shall plant all landscaping in strict accordance with the
landscape plan s�z�enitted with the project plans (except as modified by
these conditions) including the diameter, location, quantity, type and
positioning of all trees shown on the plan.
Mo�itorinq Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of final occupancy.
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4. One or more of the following measures shall be incorporated into the
sanctuary design to break up the large expanse of roof froan overhang to
center point:
a. Use a step and vegetation filled trellis at midpoint between
overhang and center point.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Incorporate well�maintained roof gardens into the project design.
Use a stepped roof or double roof design and use textured roofing
materials.
Incorporate dormer or recessed windows into the roof.
Reduce roof area through redesign of the sanctuary (reduce square
footage},
f. The color of the sanctuary roof and fellowship hall roof shall be
identical but different from the color of the flat roof over the
christian education buildings.
MonitorinQ Department: Building Department and.Planning Department
Time Frame: - Prior to issuance.of building permits
5. Until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is reconstructed, the church shall
schedule its activities so that no.more than 25 vehicles rernain in its
parking lot at•11:50 A.M., with the exception of Easter and Christmas.
This rescheduling will avoid the mid-day peak hour.
Moaaitorinq Departme�it: Public Works Department
Time Frame: Until Brisco Road/Hwy ldl interchange is reconstructed.
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6. Until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is reconstructed, the tuesday
afternoon AWANA youth program shall be combined with the evening program,
which takes place between 6:30 and 8:30. This rescheduling will avoid the
PM peak hour and place the program at a time when _PM traffic is
substantially reduced.
Moanitori.na Depart�t: Public Works Department
Time Frame: Until Brisco Road/Hwy 101 interchange is reconstructed.
7. As an alternative to rescheduling services, the church could pay a traffic
mitigation fee of $2656 per peak hour trip on the backbone traffic systern.
Said fee shall be paid prior to issuance of building permits.
ManitorinQ DePartment: Public Works Department
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of building permi.ts or rescheduling of
services to impact the peak hour.
8. While no c�mitment is made by the City to approve a reqnodel or addition,
if the sanctuary is allowed to be remodeled to seat 799, and/or if a 7862
square foot addition is approved, the church shall provide a total of 462
parking spaces.
Mcmitorina Department: Building Department
Time Franie: Prior to issuance of final occupancy if the sanctuary is
reqnodeled to seat 799 and/or a 7862 square foot addition
is approved.
9. All construction shall utilize fixtures and desiqns which minimize water
usage. Such fixtures and designs shall include, but are not limited to,
low flow shower heads, water saving toilets, instant water heaters or hot
water recirculating syste�, drip irrigation with drought tolerant
landscaping and so forth.
Monitorinct DePartment:_ Building Department
Time Frame: Prior to final occupancy
10. Prior to final occupancy of any structure, all water conservinq designs or
fixtures shall be installed.
Moaiitorina Department: Building Department
Tirne Frame: Prior to final occupancy
11. All landscaping shall be consistent with water conservation practices
including the use of drip irrigation, mulch, gravel, and bark. To the
greatest extent possible, lawn areas and areas requiring spray irrigation
shall be minimized.
Moa�itorinu Department: Parks and Recreation Department
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of building permits and prior to final
occupancy
12. The applicant shall provide for review and approval by the City Council,
an individual water program which will propose mitigating measures to
neutralize projected water de�r�azzd for the project. The approved program
must be impleqnented prior to issuance of building.permits.
ManitorinQ rtment: Public Works Department
Time Frame: Prior to issuance of building permits
13. Prior to issuance of building permits the applicant shall sukmit a
grading, drainage and erosion control plan, prepared by a registered civil
engineer, to the Public Works Director for approval. Said plan shall
mitigate any potential impacts caused by wind or water erosion that may be
a result of construction.
MonitorinQ Department: Public Works Department
Time EY'ame: Prior to issuance of any building permits.
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General Conditions
14. The applicant shall ascertain and cc�nply with all State, County and City
require�nents as are applicable to this project.
14a. This application shall autornatically expire on , 1991 unless a
building permit is issued. Sixty (60) days prior to the expiration of the
architectural approval, the applicant may apply to the Planning Director
for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of expiration.
Any further extensions beyond one (1) year shall require Planning
Camnission approval, after a recommendation by the Architectural Advisory
Carrnuttee .
15. Development shall occur in substantial conforrna�zce with the plans
presented to the City Council at the meetirig of and
marked ."Exhibi.t A" .
16. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action
brought against the City, its agents, officers, or ernployees because of
the issuance of said approval, or in the alternative, to relinquish such
approval. The applicant shall reimburse the City, its agents, officers,
or eqnployers, for. any court costs and attorney's fee's which the City, . its
agents, officers or e�rrployees may_ be required by a court to pay as a
result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate
at its own .expense in the defense of any such action but such
participation shall not relieve_ appli.cant of hisJher obligations under
this condition. _
Planning Department.Conditions
17. Development shall conform with the PD zoning requireqnents and ordinance
355 C.S., unless otherwise approved and applicant shall adhere to all
applicable conditions_identified in Ordinance No. 355 C.S.
17a. Lot coverage for this site shall not exceed thirteen percent (13$) and the
locations of buildings shall be limited to the building envelopes shown on
Attachment B.-
17b. The color scheqne of the entire structure shall be approved by the
Architectural Advisory Co�rmittee prior to issuance of a building permi.t.
18. All roof-mounted equipanent shall be painted to match the roof or screened
from view of adjacent property in accordanceiaith the City's Architectural
Review.Guidelines. All roof-mo�mted ?m�;pment which generates noise,
solid particles, odors, and so forth, shall cause the objectionable
material to be .directed away froan residential properties. All screen
designs shall be coRnpatible .with the building and shall be subject to the
review and approval of. the Planning Department prior to issuance of
building permits.
19. Al l ducts, meters,. air conditioning equipment and al l� other mechanical
equipment, whether on the ground, on the structure or elsewhere, shall be
screened froQn public view with materials architecturally c�ampatible with
the main structure. It is especially important that electric transformers
be ccmrpletely screened_from pubTic view. �
20. An exterior lighting plan shall be subanitted for approval of the Planning
and Police Departr►�ents prior_ _to issuance of building permits, and shall
include-the-following standards:
a. G�t-off lwninaries_ shall_ be installed which will provide true 90
degree cut-off and prevent projection of light above the horizontal
frarn the lowest point of the lamp or light eqnitting refractor or
_device. _ _ . . .
b. All fixtures shall use a flat, clear.lens, energy-efficient light
source. _ �
c. All project lighting shall be confined to the project site.
d. Additional lighting shall be provided for landscaped areas on the
North, East and West side of property, prior to issuance of building
permi ts .
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21. Signage shall be subject to the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance.
22. Prior to issuance of a building permit, five (5) copies of a landscaping
and irrigation plan prepared by a licensed landscape architect shall be
st�nitted for approval by the Planning, Police, Fire, and Parks and
Recreation Departments. The landscaping plan shall include the following:
a. Tree staking, soil preparation (including hydro seed mix} and
planting detail, .
b. The required landscaping and improvements. This includes:
(1) 11 additional trees shall be provided in the parking area (1
tree per 5 parking spaces}�. If a reanodel is approved, an
additional 13 trees shall be planted in parking lot. The
parking lot trees shall be a minimtnn of 15 gallons. Perimeter
trees shall be 15 gallon/5 gallon mi.x, with banks to blend in
(shapes�of shrubs and trees} with the surrounding hillside
vegetation;
(2} Deep root planters shall be included in areas where trees are
within 5' of asphalt or concrete surfaces and curbs;
(3) Water conservation practices including the use of drip
irriqation, mulch, gravel, drought tolerant plants and bark
shall be incorporated into the landscaping plan;-
(4) All slopes 2:1 or greater shall have jute mesh or equivalent
material;
c.
The use of landscaping to screen ground-mounted utility and
mechanical equip►nent;
d. All walls, including screening on retaining walls. All walls shall
be compatible with the approved church architecture. The walls
shall be designed and constructed to incorporate design features
such as tree planter wells, variable setbacks, split block face,
coltur�ms and other such features to provide visual and physical
relief along the wall face.
e. A vegetation manage�r►ent plan for the undeveloped area.
f. All landscaping and irrigation shown on the approved landscape and
irrigation plans and all required walls shall be completed or
suitable bonds posted for their completion.
g. Street trees shall be shown on the final landscape plans. Attention
shall be given to the location and species of street tree to insure
that the trees will not block views as they mature.
23. All curbs through property shall be painted red except passenger drop-off
curb which shall be green - 10 minute parking. Curbs shall be painted
prior to final occupancy.
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29.
Approved fire lane sings in accordance with California Vehicle Code shall
be posted at all red curb locations prior to occupancy.
AutoQnatic fire sprinkler systems shall be installed through facility prior
to final occupancy. -
Fire alarm syste�m shall be supervised by a local alarm monitoring company.
All fire sprinkler and fire alarm installation plans shall be approved by
Fire Department prior to final framing inspection by Building Department.
Fire hydrants shall be installed with flows and pressures required by Fire
Department prior to delivery of carnbustibles, except concrete framing
materials.
All utility rooans shall be clearly identified by signage prior to final
occupancy .
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Dnergency lighting and �ergency power equipment to be provided prior to
final occupancy.
The applicant shall provide fire extinguishing syst�n in kitchen plans to
be sul�nitted to Fire Department prior to installation.
The applicant shall provide inform3tion to the Building Official
pertaining to compaction of building site in relation to seismic concerns
prior to issuance of building permits.
Parks and Recreation Department
33. The applicants shall coordinate drainage structure to accept water that
may flow off Rancho Grande Park site. Landscape architect to meet with
Parks and_Recreation Director to review Rancho Grande Park plan.
Public Works Department
34. The existing road easeqnent located on site shall be eliminated prior to
issuance of a_ bui�lding permit.
34a. The church shall encourage ride-sharing among-its mc�nbers and shall
investigate the possibility of instituting a vanpool program.
35.
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Rodeo Drive shall be used as the street address for the church and Grace
Lane shall be removed as the name of driveway on the map.
Street lights shall be provided as required by Public Works Director along
Rodeo �Drive and James � Way in conformance with , PG&E standards and city
requi re�ne.nts . - ,
37. The applicant shall su}xnit a grading and drainaqe plan prior to issuance
of building_ permit for approval by the Public Works Director.� Appropriate
new drainage easeqnent shall be dedicated prior to issuance of building
permit. Appropriate drainage structures shall be installed as a condition
of the bui 1 ding permi t, �-. .- . .
Police Department
38. While not a condition, the Police Department suggests that a silent alarm
systeqn, deadbolt door locks and window security hardware be installed.
On motion by Co�rnissioner Soto, seconded by Co�tmissioner Souza, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit: -
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Ca�missioners Soto,
Carr
Hone
Cc�rnissioner Boggess
Moore, Gallagher, Brandy, Souza and Chairnnan
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 2nd.day of October, 1990.
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" Mary Ellen Leininger Robert W. Carr
Planning Co�tntission Clerk Chairntian