R 4135RESOLUTION NO. 4135
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF ARROYO GRANDE APPROVING
DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT DCA-08-03 TO AMEND THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR HISTORIC DISTRICTS TO MODIFY FLOOR
AREA RATIO (FAR), LOT COVERAGE, SETBACK, BUILDING HEIGHT AND
COVERED PARKING PROVISIONS AND CLARIFY DESIGN FEATURES FOR
"SPANISH ECLECTIC" STYLES APPLICABLE TO RESIDENTIAL
DEVELOPMENT IN THE HISTORIC CHARACTER DESIGN OVERLAY DISTRICT
D-2.4
WHEREAS, the City Council of Arroyo Grande adopted the updated General Plan which
became effective on October 9, 2001 and requires a comprehensive review and necessary
revisions to the Development Code for consistency, in accordance with Government Code
Section 65860; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.08.010 B. of the Municipal Code incorporates the Design
Guidelines for the Arroyo Grande Village, otherwise titled Design Guidelines & Standards
for Historic Districts, 2003 for Design Overlay District (D-2.4) sometimes hereinafter the
"Design Guidelines and Standards" pertaining to the Village area, by reference; and
WHEREAS, the City has a responsibility to assure adherence to the General Plan thereby
meeting the needs and desires of the residents and the community; and
WHEREAS, Objectives and policies of the Urban Land Use Element of the 2001 General
Plan promote design and development compatible with the small town character of Arroyo
Grande, including policies LU11-2, LU12-2, LU12-5, 12-9 and 12-10; and
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 reviewed the draft Negative Declaration under the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA); and
WHEREAS, City staff held a public workshop, April 29, 2008 to consider amendments to
the Development Code and formation of Design Guidelines and Standards concerning
commercial and mixed use districts for the purposes of General Plan consistency and
implementation of its goals and policies; and
WHEREAS, the City's Architectural Review Committee has reviewed the proposed Design
Guidelines and Standards as a part of Development Code Amendment 08-003 at their
meetings of August 4, 2008 and September 8, 2008; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has considered and recommended approval with
amendments of the proposed Design Guidelines and Standards as a part of Development
Code Amendment 08-003 at duly noticed public hearings on May 20, 2008, July 1, 2008 and
September 16, 2008 in accordance with the Development Code of the City ofArroyo Grande
at which time all interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, after consideration of all testimony and all relevant evidence, the City Council
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has determined that the following Development Code Amendment findings can be made in
an affirmative manner:
A. The proposed revisions to the Design Guidelines and Standards incorporated by
reference into Title 16 are required to ensure consistency with the objectives,
policies and implementation measures of the General Plan, particularly the land use
element, and are therefore desirable to implement the provisions of the General
Plan.
B. The proposed revisions will not adversely affect the public health, safety, and
welfare or result in an illogical land use pattern.
C. The proposed revisions are consistent with the purpose and intent of Title 16,
satisfy the intent of chapters 16.04, 16.08 and 16.44 the Municipal Code and
provide for internal consistency;
D. The proposed 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 the proposed amendment are less than significant and a Negative
Declaration has been prepared.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
hereby amends the Design Guidelines and Standards for Historic Character Overlay
District D-2.4 as shown in Exhibit `A' attached hereto and incorporated herein by this
reference.
On motion of Council Member Guthrie, seconded by Council Member Fellows, and on the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES: Guthrie, Fellows, Costello, Arnold, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Ordinance was adopted this 14th day of October 2008.
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TONY F ,MAYOR
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KELLY W M ,CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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S~EV~N ADAMS, CITY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TI OTHY J. RMEL, CITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT A
AMENDMENTS TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS
Building Design (DG&S pg. 23)
1. The height of new buildings shall not exceed
25 feet. Consistent with
Development Code 16.16.100-6.4 and B.6. a Minor Exception may be sought to
increase building height for Victorian architecture to improve architectural design
where scenic views or solar access on surrounding properties is not affected.
The maximum wall height shall be 20'.
Building Design (DG&S pg. 23)
have unrelieved exterior wall
planes extending in height for two
stories, and to promote vertical
articulation of wall planes, the
second floor living area shall be
set back from the ground floor
building footprint on the front and
street sides of the house a
minimum of 5 feet unless at least
50% of the first floor elevation is
articulated with a covered porch
extending out from the wall plane.
The minimum interior sidevard
setback for atwo-story structure
or the second story portion of the
structure shall be 7.5'. Substantial
articulation for two-story single-
plane walls is strongly
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4. To be consistent with the historic character in the Villaoe. the followin
features should be used in all structures land shall be used in conjunction with
Minor Exceptions in accordance with Development Code Section 16.16.100-B
(6)l: Incorporate architectural details and varied materials to reduce the apparent
mass of structures. Such scale reducing design devices include porches.
covered entries, dormer windows, oriel and bay windows, multi-pane windows,
varying roof profiles, moldings, masonry, stone, brickwork, and wood siding
materials. Expansive building facades should be broken up by varied rooflines.
offsets, and building elements in order to avoid abox-like appearance. Variations
in wall planes, rooflines, detailing, materials and siding should be utilized to
create interest and promote asmall-scale appearance. Minor Exceptions may
also be considered for energy efficient building elements or design.
Garage/Parking (DG&S pg. 24)
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be side or rear-loaded or, if street facing, shall be recessed from the front
building elevation a minimum of five feet with deep roof overhangs and
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dominance of front garages is encouraged. The materials and
architectural detailing of garage doors shall be consistent with the historic
character of the Village and the architectural stvle of the house.
Prominent visibility of garage doors requires ARC approval. (Development
Code Section 16.56.020 provides that a Minor Exception may be granted
for the provision of on-site parking when a change or expansion in use is
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"Spanish Eclectic' architectural style in the Village (DG&S page 23-24):
Building Design
4. New construction shall include elements common to the district such as
cladding type, roofing material, roof structure, and ornamentation.
the description 4iven on page 18. Cement plaster may be permitted in
limited quantities provided that it emulates historic design and it does not
detract from the historic character of the area.
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Construction Materials:
1. Clapboard of weatherboard cladding is the most common type of
material used in the residential district. Plaster is prevalent in later
designs, especially Spanish Eclectic styles. The use of clapboard or
weatherboard is encouraged in new projects or renovations. Smooth
plaster is acceptable for renovations involving styles such as Spanish
Eclectic that are true to the description given on page 18.
Building Colors
1. Building colors shall fit within the existing character of the
neighborhood and be compatible with the historic period of the Village
Residential neighborhood. The use or fluorescent "neon", "day-glo", or
bright primary colors as the predominant shade on building facades is not
permitted. Color for Spanish Eclectic designs should be muted and softer
in tone.
Spanish Eclectic Page. 18 -The Spanish Eclectic style uses decorative
details borrowed from all aspects of Spanish Architecture. The roof is low
pitched usually with little or no eave overhang, or flat. The roof covering is
~ S-shaped or 2-piece unglazed clay tile. Typically one or more
prominent arches are placed above the door or principal windows.
Windows are tvoically recessed. The wall surface is usually smooth
Ip astersttisse, and the facade is normal asymmetrical.
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. 4135 is a true, full, and correct copy of said Resolution passed and -
adopted at a regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande on the 14tH
day of October 2008.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 22nd day of
October 2008.
KELLY'WETMORE, CITY CLERK