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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. RESOLUTION NO. 03-1890 PAG E 2 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