PC R 03-1890RESOLUTION NO. 1890
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF
THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT
THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 02-006; REZONING THE VILLAGE
COMMERCIAL DISTRICT AND PORTIONS OF THE
GENERAL COMMERCIAL AND OFFICE PROFESSIONAL
DISTRICT TO VILLAGE CORE DOWNTOWN AND
VILLAGE MIXED USE, AND REZONING A PORTION OF
THE OFFICE PROFESSIONAL DISTRICT TO VILLAGE
RESIDENTIAL
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City of Arroyo Grande Development Code
and revised zoning map, which became effective June 13, 1991, and indicated that
modifications to the Development Code may occur to refine the document; and
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 in
meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has held public hearings on February 4, 2003,
February 18, 2003 to consider certain amendments to the Development Code
concerning the Village Core land use designation for the purposes of General Plan
consistency and implementation of its goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered
Development Code Amendment 02-006 at a duly noticed public hearing on April 1, 2003,
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
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has determined that the following Development
Code Amendment findings can be made in an affirmative manner:
A. The proposed change in zone and revisions to Title 16 will satisfy Objective LU6
of the Land Use Element of the General Plan, which states "The historic village
core (VC) area shall be sustained, enhanced and expanded as the symbolic,
functional and unique business center of the City, with diverse mixed uses
emphasizing pedestrian-oriented activities and providing for the needs of
residents and tourists", and is therefore desirable to implement the provisions of
the general plan.
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B. The proposed change in zone and revisions to Title 16 reflect that both the
existing zones and proposed zones are predominantly commercial, contain
historical residential use, and promote continued mixed use and will not
adversely affect the public health, safety, and welfare or result in an illogical land
use pattern.
C. The proposed change of zones and revisions to Title 16 satisfy Section
16.36.010 of the Development Code, which states "It is the purpose of this
chapter to provide regulations that implement those goals, objectives and
policies, and that are aimed toward the provision of adequate and appropriate
commercial areas within the city".
D. The proposed change of zones and revisions to Title 16 are within the scope of
the Program EIR prepared for the 2001 General Plan Update, and the potential
environmental impacts of proposed amendment are less than insignificant.
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 02-006 with the above findings and as set forth in Exhibits "A" and "B",
attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Arnold, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Brown, Arnold, Fowler, Keen and Chair Guthrie
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1 st d
ATTEST:
LY REARDON-SMITH
COMMIS$ION CLERK
ROB STRONG,
COMMUNITY DEVEL PMENT DIRECTOR