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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 RESOLUTION NO. 05-1967 PAGE 2 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. RESOLUTION NO. 05-1967 PAG E 3 ATTEST: t KATHY M DOZA S CRETA Y TO T COMMISSION i ROB S ONG, COMMUNITY DEVELOP NT DIRECTOR TIM BRO N, CHAIR