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PC R 03-1886RESOLUTION NO. 03-1886 PAGE 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 P lanning C ommission o f t he C ity o f Arroyo Grande hereby recommends that the City C ouncil a pprove D evelopment C ode 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 Arnold, seconded by Commissioner Fowler, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Arnold, Fowler, Brown, Keen and Chair Guthrie NOES: None ABSENT: None the foregoing Resotution was adopted this 15th day of July ATTES�: L�.�z�;��' �;��. L N REARDON-SMITH � J>'�II�I S GUTHRIE, CHAIR COMMIS$PON CLERK -� ROB STRONG, COMMUNITY DEVEL PMENT DIRECTOR RESOLUTION NO. 03-1886 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL DIRECT THE PREPARATON OF AN ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION IMPLEMENTATING RECOMMENDATONS FROM THE REPORT ON THE CONSERVATION OF AGRICULTURAL RESOURCES FOR THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE WHEREAS, on January 14, 2003, the City Council adopted Ordinance 536 which implemented a moratorium on the acceptance of land use applications that seek to develop parcels containing prime farmland soils and directed staff to prepare a study to determine impacts of such conversion; and WHEREAS, a public workshop was held on May 28, 2003 and on June 17, July 1, and July 17, 2003, public hearings were held by the Planning Commission to discuss citizen concerns and draft alternatives; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information in the Report on the Conservation of Agricultural Resources in Arroyo Grande, as well as public testimony presented at the hearings and make the following findings: A. Proximate prime agriculture within the City of Arroyo Grande is integral to the character of the community and directly affects the City's economic and historical significance; B. The City has demonstrated a long term commitment to agricultural preservation through long-range planning, general plan policy, zoning, the right to farm ordinance and commission of the Coordinated Agriculture Support Program study; C. Allowed development of prime farmlands have historically and persistently caused the eventual conversion of nearby or adjacent parcels to non agricultural uses which in turn affect additional development pressure on other agricultural lands, D. Operating farms have not been consistently or adequately protected through the dedication or maintenance of agricultural buffers; E. The 2001 General Plan requires Development Code revisions to ensure the adequate review of land use proposals, the appropriate findings of fact and adequate conditions and mitigations; RESOLUTION NO. 03-1886 PAGE20F3 F. Successful agricultural easement programs exist in comparable communities that secure funding and acquire agricultural easements for long term preservation; G. Successful programs exist in comparable communities that promote agri-tourism and agri-enterprise operations; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo. Grande, California hereby recommend the following for City Council consideration: 1. Preparation of an ordinance to i. amend Section 16.24.020 creatinq a aqricultural buffer overlay district of 100 feet around all ap rcels designated and zoned aqriculture; ii. amend Section 16.28.16.040 and 16.20.060 to incorporate expanded findinqs for rezoninq applications and subdivisions as outlined in Exhibit A Section VI• iii. amend Section 16.28.030 to revise allowable uses in aqricultural districts; iv. amend 16.28.040 to revise Development Code standards; v. amend Section 16.28 to include mitigation requirements and additional buffer requirements for proposed development in agriculture districts; and 2. Preparation of resolution to i. Initiate General Plan Amendment(s) to reconsider and resolve inconsistencies between policies within the Agriculture and Open Space Element, Economic Element and Land Use Element and the General Land Use map ii . Develop an Agriculture Conservation Easement program and direct staff to outline funding and process for acquiring Agriculture conservation easements iii . Work with local Farm Bureau, Chamber of Commerce and other organizations to develop an Agricultural Enterprise program to promote and benefit local agriculture. RESOLUTION NO. 03-1886 PAGE30F3 On motion by Commissioner Brown, seconded by Commissioner Arnold, and by the following roll call vote, to wit: AYES: Commissioners Brown, Arnold and Chair Guthrie NOES: Commissioners Fowler and Keen ABSENT: None the foregoing Resolution was adopted 15' day of July 2003. ATTEST: � _. YN REARDON-SMITH, COMMISSION CLERK AS TO C NTEN � ROB STRONG COMMUNITY DEV MENT DIRECTOR JI�