PC R 00-1775RESOLUTION NO. 00-1775
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE RECOMMENDING THAT THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND PORTIONS OF
TITLE 9 OF THE REGARDING MAXIMUM BUILDING SIZE FOR COMMERICAL
USES
WHEREAS, the City Council adopted the City of Arroyo Grande Development Code, which
became effective June 13, 1991, and indicated that modifications to the Development Code may
occur to refine the document; and
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande, "City", has a responsibility to consider available fiscal
and environmental resources of the City and the impact large retail stores have on these
resources; and
WHEREAS, the City's Economic Development Strategy establishes the need for protection and
promotion of the overall commercial service and retail business sectors of the local economy;
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 Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City adopted on May 22, 1990,
establishes the need to ensure the protection of the components of "rural atmosphere" and
"small town lifestyle" which include the scale and intensity of development; and
WHEREAS, the Land Use Element of the General Plan of the City further lists objectives limiting
the scale of buildings to low-profile, horizontal forms that are compatible with Arroyo Grande's
rural, small town atmosphere; and
WHEREAS, the City has conducted environmental review for adoption of an ordinance
establishing limits on commercial building size, and has found that it can be seen with certainty
that there is no possibility that the proposed requirements will have an effect on the environment
and therefore is exempt from the provisions of CEQA, pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section
15061(b)(3); and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered the information in the proposed
document and staff report, as well as public testimony presented at the hearing and make the
following findings of fact:
A. The proposed limits on commercial building size are consistent with the goals, objectives,
policies, and programs of the General Plan, and are necessary and desirable to
implement the provisions of the General Plan.
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B. The proposed limits on commercial building size are necessary because retail stores or
businesses in excess of the proposed limits tend to cause an unfair economic advantage
over smaller retail stores and businesses and the local economy overall.
C. The proposed limits on commercial building size are necessary to reduce the visual
impacts associated with large commercial buildings and to sustain and encourage
development of small commercial buildings that are more compatible with Arroyo
Grande's rural, small town atmosphere.
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F
The proposed limits on commercial building size will not adversely affect the public health,
safety, and welfare.
The proposed limits on commercial building size are consistent with the purpose and
intent of Title 9.
The potential environmental impacts of the proposed limits on commercial building size
are insignificant.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo
Grande, California hereby recommends that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
amend portions of Title 9 of the Municipal regarding maximum building size for commercial
uses, as attached and incorporated herein as Exhibit A.
On motion by Commissioner Costello, seconded by Chair London, and by the following roll
call vote, to wit:
AYES: Commissioners Costello, London, Vice Chair Parker, and Chair Greene
NOES: Commissioner Keen
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 5th day of December 2000.
ATTEST:
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Laurence Greene, Chair
AS TO Cid111TENT:
Kerr�-L. McCants,
Community Development Director
Kathleen Fryer, Commis n Clerk