PC R 90-1288RFSOLUTI�I NO. 90-1288
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A RESOLUTION OF � PI�1�iING �4ISSION OF � CITY OF
ARROYO QZANDE APPR()VING SIQd (�SE NO. 89-90, APPLIID
FOR BY ULTRAMAR ( Bg100N OI L CJ�g'ANY ) AT 610 C�2AND AVIIVUE
F(�t A PLANNID SIQd PROGRAM
WI�2FAS, the Planning Com�mission of the City of Arroyo Grande has
considered an application for a Planned Sign Program to install signs at 610
Grand Avenue in the C-2 General Coarmercial District; and
Wf�RFAS, the Planning Corncnission has fo�d that this project is consistent
with the General Plan and the �ivironmental Doctunents associated therewith; and
WI�RFAS, the Planning Coartnussion has reviewed this project in co[npliance
with the California �vironm�eaztal Quality Act (CEQ�,) and has deternuned that this
project is exempt per Section 15311 of the CEQ� Guidelines; and
Wf�I2EAS, the Planning Co�mussion finds, after due study, deliberation and
public hearing, the following circLmtstances exist:
1. The proposed signs are consistent with the intent and purpose of
Section 9-4.2407 of the Zoning Ordinance as it relates to Planned
Sign Programs.
2. Signs are visually coanpatible with the buildings they identify by
utilizing materials, colors, or design motif inclu�led in the
bui 1 ding .
3. Proposed signs ca�rrple�nent other existing or proposed signs on the
site by using corrmon design ele�nents, such as materials, letter
style, colors, illtunination, sign type or shape.
4. Proposed signs are co�npatible with surrounding land uses and will
not obscure adjacent canforming signs.
FTf��FAS, this project was reviewed by the Planning Co¢mlission and various
City departments and found to be acceptable and in confotmance with the
applicable codes and ordinances.
N(7W, T�'ORE, SE IT RESOLVID that the Planning Co�mission of the City of
Arroyo Grande does hereby approve said Sign Case No. 89-90, subject to the
following conditions:
General Coa�ditio�s
1. The applicant shall ascertain and coniply with all State, County and
City requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. DeveloprY�ent shall occur in substantial confornnance with the plans
presented to the Planning Co�Ymission at the meeting of April 17,
1990 and marked "Exhibit "A".
Planning Department Coan�ditio�s
3. Development shall conform with the C-2 zoning require�nents, unless
otherwise approved.
4. All existing signaqe shall be reinoved prior to issuance of building
permits for new signage. ;
Parks and Recreatioai Departme�t Can�ditioons �
5. Prior ta issuance of building permits, the applicants shall furnish
a landscape and irrigation plan for the planter around the montunent
sign, to the satisfaction of the Parks and Recreation Director. All
landscaping shall be installed prior to Building Department final
inspection.
On motion by Caamussioner Soto, seconded by Caarmissioner Flores, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Corimissioners Moore, Flores, Soto, Gallagher and Chairn��n Carr
NOES: Ca�missioner Fischer
ABSIIVT: Corm�issioner Brandy
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 17th day of April 1990.
A T: �
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Pearl L. Phinney Robert W. Carr
Planning Co�rnussion Secretar Chairn�i
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ATTACHMENT "A"
STATEMENT OF SI�NIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL
EFFECTS AND MITIDATION MEASURES
BACKGROUND
The California Environmental Quality Act ("CEQA") and the State CEQA
Guidelines promulgated pursuant thereto provide:
"No public agency shall approve or carry out a project
for whi.ch an Environmental Impact Report has been
completed and which identifies one or more significant
environmental effects of the project unless the public
agency makes one or more written findings for each of
those significant effects, accompani.ed by a bri.ef
explanation of the rati.onale for each finding." (Section
15091)
The City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande propose to approve the general
plan update of the Land Use (LUE), Housing (HE), Open Space and Conservation
(OSCE) Elements. Because the proposed action constitutes a project under CEQA
and the State CEQA Guidelines, the City has prepared an Environmental Impact
Report ("EIR"). The EIR identifi.ed certain significant effects that may occur as a
result of this project. Further, the City Council has determined that the EIR is
complete and has been prepared in accordance with CEQA and the State CEQA
Guidelines. Therefore, the following findings are set forth herein pursuant to
Section 15091 of the CEQA Guidelines.
I. WATER
A. Effect: The proposed General Plan Update would result in increased
demand for domesti.c water over existing use. The updated Land Use
Element, however, reduces water demand compared to the existing Land
Use Element.
B. Mitiqati.on: Of the five alternatives presented in the Environmental
� Impact Report, the "lower density alternative" has been selected. The
following Land Use, Housing and Open Space and Conservation Element
objectives and policies mitigate water impacts: LUE Objective 8.0, LUE
Poli.ci.es 8.1 and 8.2; HE Policy 14; OSCE Objectives 2.0 and 3.0; OSCE
Policies 1.4, 2.1 - 2.4, and 3.1 - 3.3. The City would be able to prevent
significant impacts to water resources by investigating potential new
sources of water for domestic uses. If no new sources are procured,
the City will limit approval of new development(s) so as to not
overburden available water resources. This will be accomplished with
a Resource .Management Ordinance that is to be adopted within six
months of certii�cati�on of the EIR.
C. Findinqs: Changes or alterations have been required in or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the
significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
Attachment "A"
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D. Statement of Facts: The Resource Management Ordinance will limit the
number of dwelling units to the amount of available water, therefore,
ensuring that the City has enough water for its citizens until
additi.onal suppli�es are located.
II.
NOISE
A. Effect: Increased traffic will generate corresponding increases in
local noise. Continuation of agricultural actiqiti.es and growth on non-
residential uses will also increase local noise levels as the City builds
out.
B. Miticaation: As growth occurs in the City, care should be exercised to
exert proper planning on circulation routes and land uses so that
acceptable noise levels are maintained. Developments may be required
to provide noise or acoustical studi.es to identify noise impacts and
mitigation measures. LUE Objective 7.0 and Policy 7.1 require adequate
buffers between land uses. Street widths shall be planned and
constructed to prevent unacceptable noise impacts to adjacent land
uses. Appropriate constructiAn practices and materials may be
required on development projects where potential noise impacts are
projected. The City may develop special ordinances to address
particular types of land uses that produce unacceptable noise levels.
The City will revise the Noise Element based on information generated
by the new Circulation Element.
C. Findincrs: Changes or alterati.ons have been required in or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the
significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
D. Statement of Facts
updated.
The Noise Element is in the process of being
III. POLICE/FIRE
A. Effect: Buildout of the City to the level proposed in the "lower density
alternative" land use plan will require an increase in police officers
and firefighters. Buildout of the General Plan will incrementally
increase the amount and type of hazardous materials within the City.
B. Mitiqation: The following Land Use Element objectives and polici.es
mitigate crime/fire protecti.on and hazardous materials impacts by
maintaining adequate land for future publi.c facilities, requiring safe
urban design, reviewing development projects for impacts and
requiring appropri.ate on- and off-site improvements, and limiting
locati.on of hazardous materials: Objective 5.0, Poli.cies 4.1, 5.1, 6.4, and
8.2.
C. Findinas: Changes or alterations have been required in or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substanti.ally lessen the
significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
Attachment "A"
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D. Statement of Facts: The City has in the past increased the size and
strength of the Poli.ce and Fire Departments as necessary and is
expected to do so in the future.
IV. AIR QUALITY
A. Effect: The land use proposed within the study area, as shown on the
Land Use map will generate significant impacts on the local air basin.
B. Mitiqation: Of the five alternatives presented in the EIR, the "lower
density alternative" has been selected. The following Open Space and
Conservation Element objectives and poli.cies mitigate impacts related
to air quality by proposing energy conservati.on measure that reduce
electricity and natural gas use and other general measures to control
pollutants: Objectives 6.0 and 7.0, Policies 6.1 - 6.4, 7.1 - 7.5.
C. Findings: Changes or alterations have been required in or
incorporated into, the project whi.ch avoid or substantially lessen the
significant environmental effect as ident,ified in the final EIR.
D. Statement of Facts: The majority of air quality problems experienced
within San Luis Obispo County relate to vehi,cular trips. The City will
comply with the Air Quality Attainment and Maintenance Plan currently
being prepared by the San Luis Obispo County Air Pollution Control
Distri.ct.
V. RECREATION
A. Effect: The Parks and Recreation Element indicates that by 1998 the
City will have a 20-acre deficit in parkland.
B. Mitigation: As long as the facilit.i.es/programs identified in the Parks
and Recreation Element are implemented as proposed, there should be
no significant impacts. LUE Poli.cy 2.6 and OSCE Policies 2.2 and 5.1
are consistent with the Parks and Recreation Element.
C. Findings: Changes or alterati�ons have been required in or
incorporated into, the project whi.ch avoid or substantia].ly lessen the
significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
D. Statement of Facts The Parks and Recreati�on Element outlines actions
to mitigate parks and recreation impacts based on a populati.on of
19,378. The buildout of the Land Use Element is projected to be less
than this population.
VI. TRAFFIC
A. Effect: Development occurring pursuant to the General Plan will
increase traffi.c volumes both on a citywide and regional basis. Vari.ous
roadway improvements will be necessary in order to accommodate
projected traffic volumes.
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B. Mitiqation: The improvements identif�,ed in the Environmental Impact
Report will be included in the Circulation Element. The Circulation
Element will also identify phasing and funding for these improvements
to prevent significant circulation impacts. In addition, development in
areas with deficient roadways will be limited until adequate
improvements can be made (LUE Objective 8.0). The City will
coordinate future planned roadways with appropriate agencies (LUE
Objective 9.0).
C. Findinqs: Changes or alterati�ons have been required in or
incorporated into, the project whi.ch avoid or substanti.ally lessen the
significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
D. Statement of Facts: The Circulati.on Element will be updated following
adoption of the Land Use Element in order to be consistent.
VII. INFRASTRUCTURE
A. Effect: Proposed uses would result in the increased coveraqe of the
area with impervi.ous surfaces resulting in increased speed and volume
of runoff. Additionally, portions of the project area are exposed to
flooding from local drainage channels. The proposed project would
result in increased wastewater flow and increased demand on the
project areas sanitation systems.
B. Mitiqati.on: Measures that help reduce domestic water use will also help
reduce the production of wastewater. Therefore, the mitigation
measures proposed for water consumpti.on are also applicable to
wastewater. In addition the City will coordinate with sanitation district
to assure adequate wastewater treatment capacity will be maintained
to support development of the City. The master plan for flood control
will identify funding and phasing for ident,i.fied improvements. All
development plans will be reviewed by the City Engineer to assure that
adequate flood control measures are constructed as needed. City staff
will coordinate with County staff to assure that planned growth is
consistent with the County Solid Waste Management Plan.
C. Findinqs: Changes or alterations have been required in or
incorporated into, the project which avoid or substantially lessen the
significant environmental effect as identified in the final EIR.
D. Statement of Facts: All development will require design review by the
City.
Attachment "A"
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