PC R 05-1960RESOLUTION NO. 05-1960
AN RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND TITLE 16
OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE TO CONDITIONALLY ALLOW
AUTO, VEHICLE PARTS SALES WITHOUT INSTALLATION IN
THE GATEWAY MIXED USE AND FAIR OAKS MIXED USE
DISTRICTS (DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 05-007)
WHEREAS, the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan on
which became effective on October 9, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and
necessary revisions to the Development Code and zoning map for consistency in
accordance with Government Code Section 65860; and
WHEREAS, The City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan
meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande considered
Development Code Amendment 05-007 at a duly noticed public hearing on March 15,
2005 in accordance with the Development Code of the City of Arroyo Grande and
recommended approval to the City Council; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the following Development
Code Amendment findings can be made in an affirmative manner:
A. The proposed amendments to Title 16 of the Municipal Code is 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 Title 16 of the Municipal Code would allow
Auto/Vehicle parts sales without installation in the GMU and FOMU with the
following restrictions:
❖ the use is subject to a Minor Use Permit;
❖ the use is not allowed within pedestrian storefront locations, or within 200
feet of E. Grand Avenue frontage;
❖ concurrent amendments to Title 10 restrict auto maintenance activities in
public parking lots;
and the proposed amendments will not adversely affect the public health, safety,
and welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
C. The proposed amendments to Title 16 of the Municipal Code are consistent with
RESOLUTION NO. 05-1960
PAGE 2
the purpose and intent of Title 16, specifically, Sections 16.36.010, 16.36.020(E)
and 16.36.020(F) pertaining to the GMU and FOMU districts.
D. The City has conducted environmental review for adoption of an ordinance
amending Title 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);
and
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 05-007 with the above findings and as set forth in the Ordinance attached
hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Fellows, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Keen, Fellows, Brown, Parker and Tait
NOES: �
ABSENT:
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5' day of April 2005.
ATTEST:
� �(1r��
KATHY M� DOZA TIM BROWN, CHAIR �—�
SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION
ROB ONG,
COMMUNITY DEVEL MENT DIRECTOR
�