PC R 05-1967RESOLUTION NO. 05-1967
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY
COUNCIL ADOPT AN ORDINANCE ADDING CHAPTER 2.21 TO
TITLE 2 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
ENTITLED "HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE", AND
AMENDING CHAPTER 16.04 "DEFINITIONS" AND ADDING
SECTION 16.16.211 TO TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE ENTITLED "MINOR USE PERMIT —
HISTORICAL RESOURCE DETERMINATION" AND ADOPT A
RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING APPOINTMENT PROCEDURES
FOR THE HISTORICAL RESOURCES COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, the City's 2001 General Plan objectives and policies promote the
designation, preservation, restoration, safety, and use of historic structures to enrich the
lives of future generations, providing opportunities to enjoy and learn about the
community's history;
WHEREAS, in January, 2003, the City Council directed staff to investigate alternatives for
local designations and/or incentives for the preservation of historic resources in the City;
WHEREAS, the formation of a Historical Resources Committee and the creation of a
process for historical resource determination will improve the local economy by attracting
tourism and other businesses to the community;
WHEREAS, the formation of a Historical Resources Committee and the creation of a
process for historical resource determination will foster a sense of community identity and
pride;
WHEREAS, the formation of a Historical Resources Committee and the creation of a
process for historical resource determination will stabilize and improve the economic
value of historic properties and neighborhoods;
WHEREAS, the formation of a Historical Resources Committee and the creation of a
process for historical resource determination will enhance the community's aesthetics,
interest, and unique historic character;
WHEREAS, the formation of a Historical Resources Committee and the creation of a
process for historical resource determination will encourage and provide incentives to
property owners to preserve and restore historic properties, and to sensitively rehabilitate
them for adaptive re-use when necessary;
WHEREAS, the formation of a Historical Resources Committee and the creation of a
process for historical resource determination will control the demolition of historic
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structures in order to preserve, to the greatest extent feasible, the diverse qualities that
define the character of the community of Arroyo Grande and that reflect the distinct
phases of its cultural and architectural history;
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after Architectural Review Committee and Planning
Commission study and recommendations, deliberation and public hearings, the following
circumstances exist:
A. The proposed amendments to Titles 2 and 16 of the Municipal Code are consistent
with the goals, objectives, policies and programs of the General Plan, including the
Economic and Land Use elements, and are necessary and desirable to implement the
provisions of the General Plan;
B. The proposed amendments to Titles 2 and 16 of the Municipal Code will not
adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land use
pattern;
C. The proposed amendments to Titles 2 and 16 of the Municipal Code are consistent
with the purpose and intent of Titles 2 and 16;
D. The City has conducted environmental review for adoption of an ordinance
amending Titles 2 and 16 of the Municipal Code, and has found that it can be seen with
certainty that there is no possibility that the proposed amendments will have an effect on
the environment and therefore this project is exempt from the provisions of CEQA,
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15061(b)(3).
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City Council adopt an Ordinance adding
chapter 2.21 to title 2 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code entitled "Historical Resources
Committee", and amending chapter 16.04 "definitions" and adding section 16.16.211 to
title 16 of the Arroyo Grande Municipal Code entitled "Minor Use Permit — Historical
Resource Determination" and adopt a Resolution establishing appointment procedures
for the Historical Resources Committee as set forth in the Ordinance and Resolution
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Commissioner Fellows, seconded by Commissioner Parker, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Fellows, Parker and Chair Brown
NOES: None
ABSENT: Commissioners Keen and Tait
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 21 S` day of June 2005.
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ATTEST:
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KATHY M DOZA
S CRETA Y TO T COMMISSION
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ROB S ONG,
COMMUNITY DEVELOP NT DIRECTOR
TIM BRO N, CHAIR