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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 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�:
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L N REARDON-SMITH � J>'�II�I S GUTHRIE, CHAIR
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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;
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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.
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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:
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YN REARDON-SMITH,
COMMISSION CLERK
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ROB STRONG
COMMUNITY DEV MENT DIRECTOR
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