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
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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:
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Building Design (DG&S pg. 23)
3. New buildings or renovations shall adhere
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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
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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
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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.)
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"Spanish Eclectic" architectural style in the Village (DG&S page 23-24):
Building Design
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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.