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PC R 08-2071RESOLUTION NO. 08-2071 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DCA-08-03 AND AMEND CHAPTER 16.04 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO REVISE DEFINITIONS FOR FLOOR AREA AND LOT COVERAGE APPLICABLE CITYWIDE AND CHAPTER 16.08 AMENDING THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICTS TO MODIFY FLOOR AREA RATIO (FAR), LOT COVERAGE, SETBACK, BUILDING HEIGHT AND COVERED PARKING PROVISIONS AND CLARIFY DESIGN FEATURES FOR "SPANISH ECLECTIC" STYLES APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT IN THE HISTORIC CHARACTER DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT D-2.4 WHEREAS, the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan which became effective on October 9, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and necessary revisions to the Development Code for consistency, in accordance with Government Code Section 65860; and WHEREAS, Section 16.08.010 B. of the Municipal Code incorporates the Design Guidelines for the Arroyo Grande Village, otherwise titled Design Guidelines & Standards for Historic Districts, 2003 for Design Overlay District (D-2.4) pertaining to the Village area, by reference; and WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan thereby meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and WHEREAS, Objectives and policies of the Urban Land Use Element of the 2001 General Plan promote design and development compatible with the small town character of Arroyo Grande, including policies LU11-2, LU12-2, LU12-5, 12-9 and 12-10; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that this project is consistent with the City's General Plan, Development Code and the environmental documents associated therewith, and has reviewed the draft Negative Declaration under the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and WHEREAS, City staff held a public workshop, April 29, 2008 to consider amendments to the Development Code and formation of Design Guidelines and Standards concerning commercial and mixed use districts for the purposes of General Plan consistency and implementation of its goals and policies; and WHEREAS, the City's Architectural Review Committee has reviewed the proposed Design Guidelines and Standards as a part of Development Code Amendment 08-003 at their meetings of August 4, 2008 and September 8, 2008 and the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered the proposed Design Guidelines and Standards as a part of Development Code Amendment 08-003 at a duly noticed public hearings on May 20, 2008, July 1, 2008 and September 16, 2008 in accordance with the Development Code of the City of Arroyo Grande at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard; and RESOLUTION NO. 08-2071 PAGE20F2 WHEREAS, after consideration of all testimony and all relevant evidence, the Planning Commission has determined that the following Development Code Amendment findings can be made in an affirmative manner: A. The proposed revisions to Title 16 are required to ensure consistency with the objectives, policies and implementation measures of the General Plan, particularly the land use element, and is therefore desirable to implement the provisions of the General Plan. B. The proposed change in zone and revisions to Title 16 will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern. C. The proposed revisions are consistent with the purpose and intent of Title 16 satisfy the intent of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.44 the Municipal Code and provide for internal consistency; D. The proposed revisions prepared for the 2001 impacts of the proposed to Title 16 are within the scope of the Program EIR General Plan Update, and the potential environmental amendment are less than significant. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council approve Development Code Amendment 08-003 to amend definitions in Chapter 16.04 and the Design Guidelines and Standards for Historic Districts that are incorporated by reference in Chapter 16.08 of the Municipal Code as attached hereto as Exhibits "A" and "B" and incorporated herein bythis reference. On motion by Commissioner Barneich, seconded by Chair Ray, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: NOES: ABSENT: Commissioners Barneich, Ray, Keen and Ruth None Commissioner Tait the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 16th day of September 2008. ATTEST: V 1 ,` � C�.i� KATHY IVI DOZA FO YN REARDON-SMITH CAREN RAY CH SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION ROB �TRONG, COMMUNITY DEVELO MENT DIRECTOR EXHIBIT A PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 16.04.070 DEFINITIONS Coverage, (Lot or Site). "Lot or site coverage" means ��+;,, hofi�ioon +ho , the horizontal area measured from the outside of the exterior walls or supportinq structure of the qround floor of all principal and accessory buildings on a lot, excluding any uncovered patio or uncovered deck structure that is used solely for general open �-se purposes and swimming pools. ?;. -: ,� = ,�/ . �.,. �� ., . . � ��� % r . . Floor Area, gross. "Gross floor area" means total enclosed area of all floors of a building measured to the +ras+de outside face of the exterior walls, including halls, stairways, elevator shafts at each floor level, service and mechanical equipment rooms, and basement or attic areas having a height of more than seven feet. RESOLUTION Page 4 � � , EXHIBIT B PROPOSED AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS Building Design (DG&S pg. 23) 1. The height of new buildings shall not exceed 25 feet. Consistent with Development Code 16.16.100-B.4 and B.6, a Minor Exception may be souqht to increase buildinq heiqht for Victorian architecture to improve architectural design where scenic views or solar access on surroundinq properties is not affected. The maximum wall height shall be 20'. Building Design (DG&S pg. 23) 2. To avoid "boxy" structures that have unrelieved exterior wall planes extending in heiqht for two stories, and to promote vertical articulation of wall planes, the second floor living area shall be set back from the qround floor buildinq footprint on the front and street sides of the house a minimum of 5 feet unless at least 50% of the first floor elevation is articulated with a covered porch extendinq out from the wall plane. The minimum interior sideyard setback for a two-story structure or the second story portion of the structure shall be 7.5'. Substantial articulation for two-story sinqle- plane walls is stronglv encouraqed. ::�av �>,���:.. � ,:; T?1I:1 hKi� it11:J C,:,:�E :�D rY1�eC� ExrF:JOiNC t�G�✓ ;s,�l! r's1:r�_ t�rc,� ����� � ,. W?LI�:YSt:+vd.., �iu y i:r: E��iw � F :'z t�€ ��-�,iut,A P.Ui'�,LG1C�i:i "rA::.. RESOLUTION Page 5 Building Design (DG&S pg. 23) 3. New buildings or renovations shall adhere ron� iiromon+c nf 4ho flo�iolnnmon+ (`nr�n to the followinq lot coveraqe and floor ,�..�.��.�.,.,.., .., ..,.� .....�.,�... �..._ area ratio requirements: Building Design (DG&S pg. 23) 4. To be consistent with the historic character in the Village, the followinq features should be used in all structures fand shall be used in coniunction with Minor Exceptions in accordance with Development Code Section 16.16.100-B �6)l: Incorporate architectural details and varied materials to reduce the apparent mass of structures. Such scale reducinq desiqn devices include porches, covered entries dormer windows, oriel and bay windows, multi-pane windows, varyinq roof profiles moldinqs, masonry, stone, brickwork, and wood sidinq materials. Expansive buildinq facades should be broken up by varied rooflines, offsets and building elements in order to avoid a box-like appearance. Variations in wall planes rooflines, detailinq, materials and siding should be utilized to create interest and promote a small-scale appearance. Minor Exceptions may also be considered for enerqy efficient building elements or desiqn. Garage/Parking (DG&S pg. 24) One and two car garages �e�Id shall be detached if feasible a�e JC7 \ ��R�C�VT��Tf�1�QTI�Lff'RQ �LLT J _ fle+g#be�k►es�. If infeasible, proposed attached qaraqes are preferred to be side or rear-loaded or, if street facing, shall be recessed from the front building elevation a minimum of five feet with deep roof overhanqs and smaller single bay doors. Tandem qaraqes are encouraqed to soften the fa�ade of the home. Other similar architectural treatment to minimize the dominance of front qaraqes is encouraqed. The materials and RESOLUTION Page 6 architectural detailing of qaraqe doors shall be consistent with the historic character of the Villaqe and the architectural style of the house. Prominent visibility of garage doors requires ARC approval. (Development Code Section 16.56.020 provides that a Minor Exception may be granted for the provision of on-site parking when a change or expansion in use is proposed.) ,--, � iAP.A�.aE FACE �ETEiACK 5 F7 MINIMUPv1 GAKAGE DR I I GARAG� DR � VEE? GVERt1ANG � i _ O -�'----------------•------------- - �� f3UILDWG FACE DEEf' OVEKHANG AT GARAGE DOOIZS "Spanish Eclectic" architectural style in the Village (DG&S page 23-24): Building Design RESOLUTION Page 7 4. New construction shall include elements common to the district such as cladding type, roofing material, roof structure, and ornamentation. �anish Eclectic desiqn shall use clay tile roofing and shall comply with the description qiven on page 18. Cement plaster may be permitted in limited quantities provided that it emulates historic design and it does not detract from the historic character of the area. Construcfion Materials: 1. Clapboard of weatherboard cladding is the most common type of material used in the residential district. Plaster is prevalent in later designs, especially Spanish Eclectic styles. The use of clapboard or weatherboard is encouraged in new projects or renovations. Smooth plaster is acceptable for renovations involving styles such as Spanish Eclectic that are true to the description given on page 18. Building Colors 1. Building colors shall fit within the existing character of the neighborhood and be compatible with the historic period of the Village Residential neighborhood. The use or fluorescent "neon", "day-glo", or bright primary colors as the predominant shade on building facades is not permitted. Color for Spanish Eclectic desiqns should be muted and softer in tone. Spanish Eclectic Page. 18 - The Spanish Eclectic style uses decorative details borrowed from all aspects of Spanish Architecture. The roof is low pitched usually with little or no eave overhang, or flat. The roof covering is r�d S-shaped or 2-piece unqlazed clay tile. Typically one or more prominent arches are placed above the door or principal windows. Windows are typically recessed. The wall surface is usually smooth /a ster �sse, and the fa�ade is normal asymmetrical.