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RESOLUTION NO. 3983
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE APPROVING AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE
NO. 06..()04 AND PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM CASE NO. 06..()01,
LOCATED AT 925 RANCHO PARKWAY; APPLIED FOR BY BRINKER
INTERNATIONAL (CHILI'S)
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered applications for
Amended Conditional Use Permit Case No. 06-004 and Planned Sign Program 06-001,
filed by Brinker International (Chili's), to remodel and reestablish "Building M" (former
Vigneto's) as a restaurant to include a 940 square foot dining/bar area addition,
mechanical/electrical room expansion and exterior modifications including paint, stone
veneer, awnings, signs and modified landscaping; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has held a public hearing on this application in accordance
with the City Code; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that this project is consistent with the General
Plan and the environmental documents associated therewith; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed this project in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the Arroyo Grande
Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CEQA and has determined that a the project
is Categorically Exempt per Section 15301 (e)(1) of the CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist: -.
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
Amended Conditional Use Permit Findings:
1. The proposed use is permitted within the Regional Commercial district pursuant to
Section 16.16.050 of the Development Code, and complies with all applicable
provisions of the Development Code, the goals and objectives of the Arroyo
Grande General Plan, and the development policies and standards of the City.
The proposed use is consistent with Policy Objective LU7 of the City's land Use
Element, which describes allowed uses within the Regional Commercial (RC) land
use category.
2. The proposed use will not impair the integrity and character of the district in which
it is to be established or located because the proposed use is 1) similar to other
uses in the vicinity, 2) consistent with the Regional Commercial (RC) zoning district
and 3) does not conflict with the existing businesses within the Five Cities Center.
3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use proposed because all the
necessary easements, circulation, parking and setbacks are provided through
existing infrastructure associated with the Five Cities Center development.
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4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure the public health and safety provided through existing
infrastructure associated with the Five Cities Center development.
5. The proposed use will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties and improvements in the vicinity because the
proposed project complies with applicable performance standards and
development criteria of the Regional Commercial zoning district.
Planned Sign Program Findings:
1. The proposed signs are consistent with the goals, objectives, policies and
programs of the Arroyo Grande general plan, specific plan, and all applicable
design guidelines or approvals based upon review of the applicable documents by
staff, the Architectural Review Committee, Planning Commission and City Council.
2. The proposed signs conform to applicable development standards and provisions
of the Development Code and will not be detrimental to the public health, safety
and welfare;
3. The physical location or placement of the signs is compatible with the surrounding
neighborhood based upon similar existing signs within the Five Cities Center
development as reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee. The signs will
require building permits, which entail adherence to the Building Codes of the City
of Arroyo Grande and the State of California and therefore will not pose a safety
risk.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby approves Amended Conditional Use Permit Case No. 06-004 and
Planned Sign Program Case No. 06-001, with the above findings and subject to the
conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
On motion by Council Member Arnold, seconded by Council Member Guthrie, and by the
following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
Council Members Arnold, Guthrie, Costello, and Mayor Ferrara
None
Council Member Fellows (recused)
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 1ih day of December 2006.
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ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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sfEVE~ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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EXHIBIT "A"
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
AMENDED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 06-004
PLANNED SIGN PROGRAM 06-001
BRINKER INTERNATIONAL (CHILI'S)
925 RANCHO PARKWAY
This approval authorizes the operation of a Chili's restaurant and subsequent remodel of
"Building M" (former Vigneto's) to include a 940 square foot dining/bar area,
mechanical/electrical room expansion and exterior modifications including paint, stone
veneer, awnings, signs and modified landscaping according to the following Conditions of
Approval.
COMMUNITY DFVFI OPMENT DEPARTMFNT
General Conditions
1. The applicant shall ascertain and comply with all Federal, State, County and City
requirements as are applicable to this project.
2. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Amended Conditional
Use Permit Case No. 06-004 and Planned Sign Program 06-001.
3. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the City Council at the meeting of December 12, 2006 and marked Attachment 1.
4. The applicant shall agree to defend at his/her sole expense any action brought
against the City, its present or former agents, officers, or employees because of
the issuance of said approval, or in anyway relating to the implementation thereof,
or in the alternative, to relinquish such approval. The applicant shall reimburse the
City, its agents, officers, or employees, for any court costs and attorney's fee's
which the City, its agents, officers or employees may be required by a court to pay
as a result of such action. The City may, at its sole discretion, participate at its
own expense in the defense of any such action but such participation shall not
relieve applicant of his/her obligations under this condition.
Water and Landscaping
5. The applicant shall complete measures to neutralize the estimated increase in
water demand created by the project by either:
Implement an individual water program that utilizes
fixtures and designs that minimize water usage. The
calculations shall be submitted to the Director of Public
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prior to implementation; or,
Pay an in lieu fee.
6. All new construction shall utilize fixtures and designs that minimize water usage.
Such fixtures shall include, but are not limited to, water saving toilets, instant water
heaters and hot water recirculation systems. Water conserving designs and
fixtures shall be installed prior to final occupancy.
7. All landscaping shall be consistent with water conservation practices including the
use of drought tolerant landscaping, drip irrigation, and mulch. Lawn areas and
areas requiring spray irrigation shall be minimized. Final Landscape plans shall be
reviewed by the Architectural Review Committee and approved by the Director of
Parks, Recreation and Facilities. The landscaping plan shall include the following:
a. Tree staking, soil preparation and planting detail;
b. Water conservation practices including .the use of low flow heads, drip
irrigation, mulch, gravel, drought tolerant plants and mulches shall be
incorporated into the landscaping plan;
c. An automated irrigation system.
Air Quality
8. The project shall comply with all applicable Air Pollution Control District (APCD)
regulations pertaining to the control of fugitive dust (PM10) as contained in section
6.5 of the Air Quality Handbook. All site grading and demolition plans shall list the
following regulations:
a. All dust control measures listed below shall be followed during
construction of the project and shall be shown on grading and
building plans. The contractor or builder shall designate a person or
persons to monitor the dust control program and to order increased
watering, as necessary, to prevent transport of dust off site. The
name and telephone number of such person(s) shall be provided to
the APCD prior to land use clearance for map recordation and
finished grading of the area.
b. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used
to keep all areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent
airborne dust from leaving the site. At a minimum, this would include
wetting down such areas in the later morning and after work is
completed for the day arid whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per
hour. Reclaimed (non-potable) water should be used whenever
possible.
c. Soil stockpiled for more than two days shall be covered, kept moist,
or treated with soil binders to prevent dust generation.
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d. All vehicles hauling dirt, sand. soil, or other loose materials are to be
covered or should maintain at least two feet of freeboard (minimum
vertical distance between top of load and top of trailer) in accordance
with CVC Section 23114.
e. Install wheel washers where vehicles enter and exit unpaved roads
on to streets, or wash off trucks and equipment leaving the site.
Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph
on any unpaved surface at the construction site.
f. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried
on to adjacent paved roads. Water sweepers with reclaimed water
should be used where feasible.
Noise
9.
Normal construction activities shall occur during the hours of 8 a.m. and 7 p.m.
Monday through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday. Extended
hours of construction can occur in the interior of the building only between 7 a.m.
and 8 a.m. Monday through Friday; from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday; and from
8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Sunday. These hours may be reviewed and revised based on
noise related complaints. Equipment maintenance and servicing shall be
confined to normal construction hours. To the greatest extent possible, grading
and construction activities should occur during the middle of the day to minimize
the potential for disturbance of neighboring noise sensitive uses.
10.
All construction equipment utilizing internal combustion engines shall be required
to have mufflers that are in good condition.
Aesthetics
11. Ensure that all roof-mounted equipment cannot be viewed from public areas or
from the nearby neighborhood by use of architectural features and prudent
placement of equipment.
Development Code
12. Development shall conform to the Regional Commercial (RC) zoning
requirements except as otherwise approved.
13. Signage shall be subject to the requirements of Development Code Chapter
16.60 and as approved per the Planned Sign Program Case No. 06-001 and
shall be modified consistent with the recommendation of the Architectural
Review Committee and Planning Commission. Additional safety procedures shall
be implemented into the exposed neon of the "To Go" sign if such procedures
are economically, aesthetically and technologically feasible.
Lighting
14. All lighting for the site shall be downward directed and shall not create spill or
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glare to adjacent properties. The applicant shall comply with regulations
established by the City requiring lighted signage to be turned off at specified
hours.
15. All electrical panel boxes shall be installed inside the building or be screened from
view.
ARCHITFCTURAI RFVIEW COMMITTFF
16. The following changes are to be reviewed and approved by the Architectural
Review Committee prior to the issuance of the building permit:
a. The north addition should be better integrated with the existing
building;
b. Pilasters on the tower element should be of a different material;
c. The three rear arches should have a decorative element;
d. Signs shall be scaled down to fit the building per ARC discretion;
e. Add two trees to the parking lot (middle) and replace existing trees
with more robust specimens;
f. Espaliers should be installed on the rear two arches and a potted
plant shall be placed adjacent to the front arch.
POIICF DEPARTMFNT
PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT:
17. The applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan for Police Department approval.
PRIOR TO ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
18. The applicant shall install a burglar alarm system per Police Department
guidelines, and pay the Police Department alarm permit application fee.
19. The applicant shall post designated fire lanes, per Section 22500.1 of the
California Vehicle Code.
20. The applicant shall post handicapped parking, per Police Department
requirements.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
RIlUding CODES
21. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of all California Building and
Fire Codes, as adopted by the City of Arroyo Grande.
DISARI Fn ACCFSS
22. Provide complete compliance with State and Federal disabled access
requirements.
FIRF I ANFS
23. All fire lanes must be posted and enforced, per Police Department and Fire
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Department guidelines.
FIRF FI OW/FIRF HynRANTS
24. Project shall have a fire flow based on the California Fire Code appendix III-A.
25. Prior to combustible materials being placed on site, fire hydrants shall be
installed, per Fire Department and Public Works Department standards.
SFCURITY KFY BOX
26. Prior to Occupancy, applicant must provide an approved "security key vault," per
Building and Fire Department guidelines.
FIRE SPRINKI FRS
27. Prior to Occupancy, all buildings must be fully sprinklered per Building and Fire
Department guidelines. Existing system with addition is to receive 5 year
certification.
28. Provide Fire Department approved access or sprinkler-system per National Fire
Protection Association Standards.
ABANnONMFNT/NON-CONFORMING
29. Fire line located under proposed addition is to be relocated
DFMOI ITION PFRMIT
30. Prior to issuance of a building permit, a demolition permit must be applied for,
approved and issued. Development fees resulting from demolition will be
appropriately credited to the property.
OTHER APPROVAl S
31. Prior to issuance of a building permit, County Health Department approval is
required for Food Establishments.
32. Any review costs generated by outside consultants, shall be paid by the applicant.
FFFS TO BE PAin PRIOR TO ISSUANCE OF A BUILDING PERMIT
33. Water Meter, service main, distribution, and availability fees, to be based on
codes and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance.
34. Traffic Impact fee. to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
35. Traffic Signalization fee, to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
36. Sewer hook-up & facility Permit fees. to be based on codes and rates in effect
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at the time of building permit issuance.
37. Building Permit fees, to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
38. Strong Motion Instrumentation Program (SMIP) fee, to be based.. on codes
and rates in effect at the time of building permit issuance in accordance with
State mandate.
39. Fire Protection fee, to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
40. Police Facilities fee, to be based on codes and rates in effect at the time of
building permit issuance.
PUBLIC WORKS DFPARTMFNT
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
41. The applicant shall install a mechanism for filtering storm water prior to discharging
into the City Storm Drain system.
42. The applicant shall relocate the water service and fire sprinkler service from
underneath the corner of the proposed building expansion.
AGREEMENTS
43. Inspection Agreement: Prior to approval of an improvement plan, the applicant
shall enter into an agreement with the City for inspection of the required
improvements.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A CFRTIFICATF OF OCCUPANCY
44. All utilities shall be operational.
45. Prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy for the project, all improvements shall be
fully constructed and approved by the City.
PI ANNING COMMISSION CONDITIONS
46. The project shall fully comply with Municipal Code Section 8.32.200 (Mandatory
recycling of construction and demolition debris).
OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, City Clerk of the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis
Obispo, State of California, do hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that the attached
Resolution No. 3983 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council/Redevelopment Agency of the City of
Arroyo Grande on the 12'h day of December 2006.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 14th day of
December 2006.