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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 �