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PC R 12-2149 . _ _ _ _ ..� G i r i I � � RESOLUTION NO. 12-2149 � [ A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF � THE CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE RECOMMENDING THE ' CITY COUNCIL APPROVE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT � NO. 12-002 TO ESTABLISH A PILOT SAFE OVERNIGHT � PARKING PROGRAM AT ST. BARNABAS EPISCOPAL � CHURCH LOCATED AT 301 TRINITY AVENUE I f WHEREAS, a lack of adequate affordable housing in the County of San Luis Obispo � and City of Arroyo Grande results in many individuals and families living in their i recreational vehicles and automobiles; and � � WHEREAS, St. Barnabas Church desires to provide a safe and sanitary place for � people to park their vehicles on a short-term basis while they transition to more � permanent housing; and � WHEREAS, St. Barnabas Church has applied for a Temporary Use Permit to establish � a p�iot safe overnight parking program as outlined in Exhibit "A"; and � i, WHEREAS, the St. Barnabas Church property ("property") is zoned Public Facility (PF) j with a design overlay (D-2.8); and WHEREAS, the property is developed with a church facility including a parking lot � containing 95 spaces; and � WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed pilot program as a non- � public hearing item on March 6, 2012; and � E WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that this project is consistent with the � City's General Plan, Development Code and the environmental documents associated � therewith, and has determined that the project is categorically exempt per Sections � 15061 (b)(3) and 15305 of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and � 11VMEREAS, the Planning Commission finds that, Arroyo Grande Municipal Code � Sections 9.22.020.D, 9.22.030, 10.28.030 and 10.28.040 pertaining to overnight parking � or camping or recreational vehicle parking in a private parking lot notwithstanding, the � pilot safe overnight parking program applied for herein is allowabl� pursuant to issuance � of a Temporary Use Permit and compliance with all of the conditions thereof. C WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finds, after due study, deliberation and public � hearing, the followinc� circumstances exist: � � � � � � .. . _ _ _. - - _ _. _ _ � � ( RESOLUTION IVO. 12-2149 PAGE 2 TUP 12-002 MARCH 6, 2012 , � FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL 1. The operation of the requested use at the location proposed and within the time period specified will not jeopardize, endanger or otherwise constitute a menace to the public health, safety or general welfare. Operation of the pilot safe parking program will be in the eastern portion of the existing parking lot of St. Barnabas Church. The church property is relatively large (8.56 acres) and situated on top of a hill approximately 250' away from the closest residence. Surrounding land uses include Agriculture to the north, low density residential development and undesignated property (commonly referred to as the "Arroyo Linda" property) to the east, low density residential � development to the south, and medium density residential development to the west. The proposed "Safe Parking Process" and "Rules" of the program are intended to protect the public health, safety and general welfare of the community. Because it is a pilot program, assessment will be ongoing throughout the one-year temporary time period. The program can be terminated at any time during this period if issues arise that constitute a menace to public health, safety or general welfare. 2. The proposed site is adequate in size and shape to accommodate the temporary use without material detrimental to the use and enjoyment of other properties located adjacent to and in the vicinity of the site. � I The property is generous in size (8.56 acres) and situated on top of a hill away from existing residential development. � 3. The proposed site is adequately served by streets or highways having sufficient � width and improvements to accommodate the kind and quantity of traffic that the temporary use will or could reasonably be expected to generate. The church property is accessed by a private driveway off of Trinity Avenue, an improved public street with sufficient width to accommodate up to five (5) additional vehicles. 4. Adequate temporary parking to accommodate vehicular traffic to be generated by � the use will be available either on-site or at alternate locations acceptable to the Community Development Director. Adequate parking is provided on the church property for the proposed program. The church site contains 95 parking spaces, and the program will accommodate up to five (5) vehicles during off business hours (from 7:00 PM to 7:00 AM). _ . . _ . i , � RESOLUTION NO. 12-2149 PAGE 3 � TUP 12-002 � � MARCH 6, 2012 � € NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of � Arroyo Grande hereby recommends the City Council approve Temporary Use Permit No. � 12-002, subject to the conditions as set forth in Exhibit "A", attached hereto and t incorporated herein by this reference. � � � On motion by Commissioner Keen, seconded by Commissioner Sperow, and by the � following roll call vote, to wit: � � � AYES: Commissioners Keen, Sperow, Martin and Chair Ruth � NOES: None { ABSENT: Commissioner Barneich � � the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 6t" day of March 2012. � r ! � � ; � � � � � vk k � � i l � � � t( ! Ef I iJ I t � I {( iE k ti � I I � � RESOLUTIOIV NO. 12-2149 PAGE 4 TUP 12-002 � MARCH 6, 2012 � ATTEST: -� �' fr �����` ""4Y ` ��" %�Y �rf CV� � �_ � � , ... ,�r� � � � �C'��G L'`L �e-��, a C. � C�� �� DEBBIE WEICHINGER ELIZA ' ETH S. RUTH, CHAIR SECRETARY TO THE COMMISSION AS TO CONTENT: �� .����.� T ESA M CLISH DlR�CTOFt OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT � i I i � � r f RESOLUTION NO. 12-2149 ! PAGE 5 f TUP 12-002 MARCH 6, 2012 F f !, EXHIBIT "A" � ! CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL � TEMPORARY USE PERMIT NO. 12-002 ' St. Barnabas Church � 301 Trinity Ave. � � � �COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT � This Temporary Use Permit No. 12-002 authorizes the establishment of a Pilot Safe � Overnight Parking Program subject to the conditions listed below. � � � s 1. The pilot safe parking program shall adhere to the "Safe Parking Process" as � follows: � a. A Case Manager at The Community Health Center (CHC), who works with � the homeless of the Five Cities Area, would refer people identified as € appropriate for the program. The Case Manager would screen applicants . ` through an interview and questionnaire to determine the qualifications of applicant. �, b. When approved by the Case Manager, the a��l+sa�-Case Manaqer will � then contact the Police Department for approval of all people who will be sleeping in the vehicle. The Police Department will conduct a limited I I background check. Anyone found to have a history of sexual violations, � j violent crimes or other issues of concern to the police will not be allowed � to park overnight at St. Barnabas. � c. The names of the qualified individuals, license and registration number of ( the vehicle, and permit time period will be forwarded to the Police � Department, St. Barnabas Church office, and the church program ; z manager. � d. A permit will be issued to be displayed in the vehicle. A copy of the rules will be provided and a signed receipt obtained. � e. T he c hurc h program manager wi l l arrange for survei l lance an d be t he � contact person for any problems. 2. The program is subject to the following rules: � a. No more than one (1) vehicle per family at a site. � b. Parking permit in vehicle window to be clearly visible. � c. Enter space between 7:00 and 9:00 PM and leave by 7:00 AM. � d. The use of alcohol or drugs will not be tolerated and result in immediate loss of parking privileges. � e. Cooking outside the vehicle or the building of fires is not allowed. � f. Individuals are to sleep in the vehicle only- no tents are allowed. � g. No littering. All trash must be removed from the site. � h. Pet waste must be cleaned up and disposed of properly off site. i. Loud music, generators or other loud noise is not permitted. ( j. Permitted guests cannot invite other vehicles to the site. � �� i _,.�_ � 4 _ . .. _ _ . _ . I � RESOLUTION NO. 12-2149 � PAGE 6 � TlJP 12-002 MARCH 6, 2012 k. Non-registered guests cannot be on the site. I. Violent behavior, damage to property or uncooperativeness with church representatives or police will result in immediate ejection from the site and irrevocable dismissal from the program. � m. Participants are to leave the neighborhood during the daytime. n. Participants are expected to respect and follow all laws of the community including ordinances against panhandling. o. Failure to comply with the above rules or to respond appropriately to requests from representatives of the church or the police may result in the immediate loss of parking privileges. p. The church reserves the right to remove anyone from the program. 3. Three (3) vehicles are allowed for an initial six (6) month period, with an option to increase up to five (5) vehicles if approved by the Community Development Director. 4. The pilot program shall expire on 2013, unless a one-year time extension is granted or a Conditional Use Permit application is approved that permanently establishes a safe parking program. 5. The applicant shall agree to defend, indemnify and hold the City harmless, at his/her/its sole expense from any action brought against the City, its agents, � officers, or employees because of said approval, 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 fees 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. � f