R 3555
RESOLUTION NO. 3555
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ARROYO GRANDE MAKING CERTAIN FINDINGS
REGARDING THE ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACTS OF THE
2001 GENERAL PLAN UPDATE, AND ADOPTING A
STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
WHEREAS, the City of Arroyo Grande as the lead agency has prepared an
Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 2001 General Plan Update (Project),
including Land Use, Agriculture and Open Space/Conservation, Circulation,
Housing, Safety, Economic Development, and Parks and Recreation Elements,
future consideration of Zoning/Development Code revisions, LAFCO, Sphere of
Influence and Annexations, Development and Capital Projects, Public Facility and
Service Improvements and Technical Studies.
WHEREAS, the EIR has been prepared and circulated for public .review in accordance
with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and the CEQA Guidelines, and
the City's Rules and Procedures for Implementation of CECA and the CECA
Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, a Final Environmental Impact Report for the Project and responses to the
comments raised during the public review period and at the public hearings has been
prepared which incorporates written responses to comments received on the Draft
EIR in accordance with CEQA and the City's CEQA Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande held duly noticed
public hearings on July 18, July 19, July 25, and August 7, 2001, and the City
Council held duly noticed public hearings on July 31, August 16, August 23, August
28, September 4, September 6, October 3, and October 9, 2001 at which all
interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has adopted Resolution No.
3554' certifying that the Final EIR was completed in compliance with CEQA, the
CEQA Guidelines, and the City's CEQA Procedures; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has reviewed and considered information contained in
the Final Environmental Impact Report on the 2001 General Plan Update.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande as follows:
1. The City Council certifies that it has reviewed and considered the
information contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report for the
Project.
2. The City Council hereby finds and determines that the implementation of
the Project may have a significant effect on the environment.
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3. The City Council hereby finds with respect to the adverse environmental
impacts detailed in the Final EIR:
a. that, based on information set forth in the Final EIR and in the
Statement of Significant Environmental Effects and Mitigation
Measures, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit HA" and
incorporated herein by reference, mitigation measures have been
incorporated into the Project that will avoid or substantially lessen
the adverse environmental impacts on circulation/transportation,
water supply, and air quality identified in the Final EIR;
b. that, based on information set forth in the Final EIR and in the
Statement of Significant Environmental Effects and Mitigation
Measures, the adverse environmental effects related to
circulation/transportation are significant environmental effects
that cannot be entirely mitigated or avoided if the Project is
approved because they are regional in nature and cannot be
mitigated by the City policies alone;
c. that, based on information set forth in the Final EIR and in the
Statement of Significant Environmental Effects and Mitigation
Measures the adverse effects related to water resources are
significant environmental effects that cannot be entirely mitigated
or avoided if the project is approved because water resources are
utilized by other cities, the county, special districts and numerous
individuals, businesses, and agriculture not under the control of
the City of Arroyo Grande;
d. that, based on information set forth in the Final EIR and in the
Statement of Significant Environmental Effects and Mitigation
Measures the adverse effects related to air quality are significant
environmental effects that cannot be entirely mitigated or avoided
if the project is approved because changes to land use and
circulation patterns outside the City limits, particularly in the
unincorporated area are not subject to the City's jurisdiction and
the Clean Air Plan is the responsibility of the Air Pollution Control
District and also not subject to the jurisdiction of the City of
Arroyo Grande.
e. that no additional adverse impacts will have a significant effect or
result in a substantial or potentially substantial adverse change in
the environment as a result of Project approval;
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f. that all significant environmental effects identified in the Final EIR
have been reduced to an acceptable level in that:
(1 ) all significant environmental effects that can feasibly be
avoided have been eliminated or substantially reduced as
determined through the findings set forth in this
Resolution;
(2) based upon the Final EIR and Statement of Significant
Environmental Effects and Mitigation Measures and other
documents in the record, specific economic, social, and
other considerations make infeasible other project
alternatives identified in the Final EIR;
(3) based on the Final EIR and the Statement of. Significant
Environmental Effects and Mitigation Measures, and other
documents in the record, all remaining, unavoidable
significant environmental effects of the 2001 General Plan
Update are overridden by the benefits of the Project as
described in the Statement of Overriding Considerations,
attached to this Resolution as Exhibit "Bn and incorporated
herein by reference, which Statement of Overriding
Considerations is hereby approved and adopted by the City
Council.
4. The City Council authorizes and directs that the Director of
Administrative Services promptly file a Notice of Determination with
respect to the Final EIR for the Project, specifically referencing therein
that mitigation measures have been made a condition of project
approval, findings have been made pursuant to Section 15091 of the
CEOA Guidelines, and that a Statement of Overriding Considerations
has been adopted.
On motion of Council M~mber Lubin, seconded by Council Member Runels, and on I
the following roll call vote to wit: I
AYES: Lubin, Runels, Dickens, Ferrara, Lady
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
the foregoing Resolution was passed and adopted this 9th day of October, 2001.
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STATEMENT OF SIGNIFICANT ENVIRONMENTAL EFFECTS EXHIBIT A
AND MITIGATION MEASURES
Environmental Impact Topic Area of Potential G.P. Policy Impact After
= Area Less Than Significant Significance - Project Mitigation Mitigation
Mitiaation Measures
1. LAND USE AND PLANNING Land Use Study Areas involving 1) LU9
Developed areas of the aty will remain potentially significant Impacts - 2) LU2-2 & LUI0
unchanged fonn 1990 GP and existing Require project BRs to resolve 3) LU2-2 & LUI0
use, except within 12 Land Use Study mitigation measures: 4) LU2-2 & LU9
subareas identified. Change areas are 2) Rancho Grande-Noyes Road 53 5) LU Fringe 1.2, 1.3, 1.4,
mitigated by proposed alternative, GP ac.@SFR-LD-PD & qos = 3Sdu max. 1.5 & 1.6
policy, or requirement for project BR. 3) Rancho Grande-LaCanada 6) LU5 & LUI0
Less than significant (L TS) impacts 27ac.@CIOS-S-PD-5du max. (Require lWN&E) LU2-4
detennined for following study areas: BR if GPA for more than Sdu PO). lW&S) LU-5
1) Oak Park Aaes at James Way- 4) Royal Oaks estates 37 ac@SFR- 7E) LU2.3
Church and school classified CF LD-PD&CIOS=20du max. 8) LUI0=LUll Less than Significant
5) Printz, Noyes and Oak Park Roads - 5) Northern SOl 60ac.@SFR-LD-PD = &LUl1-6.10
Northern Sphere of Influence (SOl) - 60du max. 9) Agl, Ag3, Ag4,Ag5,Ag6
Exclude 700+ac. From SOl, retaining 6) Camino Mercado (Regional 10)LU2-3 LUI0 LUll
60ac. on Hwy 227. Commercial uses may require project 11)LU5
6) Camino Mercado - cemetery BRs). 12) LU5
classified CF. Other lots classified MU- 7E) Myrtle & Cherry 21ac. @ SFR- All LU 12
PD-LTS except possible regional MD=95du max. Require BR and PO if
commercial uses GPA for more than SFR-MD-PD. Orculation Element
lWN&E) Village Core expansion to 8) Frederick! ALC & Williams SOl
exclude existing residential areas classified SP&SP Reserve. Require Land Use Element
classified SFR-MD areas to be SFR-MD. BR prior to development or
lW&S) Village Area fonner HC and GC annexation. AgriculturaLand Open
zoned areas classified MU. SE of Cherry 10) Farroll Ave. 10 ac.@SFR-MD-PD Space/Conservation
retained Ag except hill area or MFR-PD if GPA for more than 45 Element
SFR-LQ&qOS. du may require project BR.
7E) Former RR classified 21ac. area on 11) E. Grand Ave. Mixed Use area aean Air Plan (CAP)
Myrtle & Cherry to be SFR-LO,LM or projects may require project BRs.
MD: 20, 50 or 95 du:l: potential vs. 12) EI Camino Real commercial or Drainage Master Plan
2Odu@ prior = L TS assuming Ag buffer. Indusbial use projects may require
9) Valley Rd. Ag to remain outside 501 project EIRs, depending on new uses. Water Master Plan
classified County Ag.
10) Farroll Ave. lOac.@ SFR-LM or MD,
25 to 45du.
11) E. Grand Ave. Mixed-Use Corridors- I
exclude existing residential areas I
classified SFR-MD.
12) EI Camino Real existing indusbial,
commercial office and residential uses
classified MU.
II. POPULATION AND HOUSING No significant displacement of
2001 General Plan Update Build-out existing housing. Require studies
same as 1990. Population under for projects more than 20 Housing Element Less than significant
20,000 does not exceed resources dwellings. Require project EIR
or regional projections. for more than 40du or sensitive
sites.
III. GEOPHYSICAL 2) Rancho Grande-Noyes Rd.
2001 General Plan Update Integrates 3) Rancho Grande-LaCanada -
Safety Element policies. Increased 4) Royal Oak Estates - Require
landslide and erosion exposure in Project EIRs or goo study Safety Element Less than significant
certain hillside development areas. 5) Northern SOI-Hwy 227
Seismic hazards mitigated by 8) Fredericks! ALC & Williams -
construction standards. Require Specific Plans & EIRs
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Environmental Impact Topic - Area of Potential Significance - G.P. Policy Mitigation Impact After
Area Less Than Significant Project Mitigation Measures MItigation
N. WATER Arroyo Grande groundwater basin Agriculture Potentially significant
20,000 population and development allocations & safe yield Conservation and Open - Requires Statement
capacity of 2001 General Plan unresolved. Space Element of Overriding
Update may exceed 3590 ac.ft. Cumulative regional uses could Considerations for
available water resources unless per exceed resources: potentially Land Use Element approval
capita consumption limited to significant. Resolve regional
160gpd/p. Also dependent on other groundwater study & resource Urban Water
jurisdictions, Ag use, & County allocations now to enable Management Plan
Residential and Suburban water use mitigation/resource management Amendment
not exceeding current levels. Safe before permanent damage.
yield & allocations unresolved. Land use study areas with
Cumulative storm drainage drainage concerns include: Creek setbacks Less than significant
degradation to water quality from 2) Rancho Grande-Noyes Rd. Require project EIRs
certain projects. 3) Rancho Grande-LaCanada
4) Royal Oak Estates Storm Water Pollution
8) Fredericks/ALC & Williams Prevention Plan
11) E. Grand Ave Mixed Use required
12) EI Camino Real Mixed Use
V. AIR OUALIfY Arroyo Grande growth beyond Land Use Element Potentially significant
2001 General Plan Update similar to 18,676 population in 2010 due to current non-
1990 General Plan In build-out & requires CAP amendment, but Circulation Element attainment future
land use: state ozone standard still current plan allows more sprawl CAP amendment, &
exceeded. Update population than proposed by 2001 Update. Agriculture, uncertain
projection for Arroyo Grande after Transportation management Conservation, and Transportation
2010 exceeds 18,676 and requires strategies to encourage Increased Open Space Element Management
Oean Air Plan amendment to alternative circulation modes Strategies on regional
reduce County fringe and South uncertain. CAP Amendment to basis: requires
County growth. Mixed Use & address regional Issue. Statement of
compact community development Overriding
would reduce trips and vehicle Considerations for
miles traveled vs. suburban scrawl. approval.
VI. TRANSPORTATION AND Correction of circulation
CIRCULATION deficiencies to LOS 'C' In question
2001 General Plan Update land use with all alternative due to regional
dependent on many regional land use pattern. Major projects
circulation system improvements with cumulative traffic impacts
not yet resolved, including many include: Potentially significant:
street segments & Intersection 5) Northern SOl uniess mitigation Land Use Element Require Statement of
deficient for LOS 'C'. Current fees established & density And Overriding
regional development pattern reduced. Circulation Element Considerations for
promotes County residential rural 7) Village Core - parking & E. approval.
and suburban sprawl without Branch congestion unresolved.
assured mitigation. 8) Fredericks/ALC & Wllllams-
Specific Plan.& EIR required.
11 & 12) E. Grand Ave & EI
Camino Real Mixed Use parking &
regional conQestion unresolved.
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Environmental Impact Topic - Area of Potential Significance G.P. Policy Impact After
Area Less Than Significant - Project Mitigation Measures Mitigation MItigation
VII. BIOLOGICAL RESOURCES Project EIRs required for sensitive Open Space and
2001 GPU redistributes additional sites In City (See above). Propose Conservation Element
planned development to least reduction of Impact by LU Fringe Policies of
sensitive sites & maximizes Mixed alternatives. Land Use Element
Use to conserve remaining resource Less than significant
areas. Riparian corridor & wetland City should initiate riparian
restoration programs weak, corridor acq., wetland restoration,
however. County development In and stonn water pollution
Fringe Area much greater Impact prevention programs after GPU.
potential but beyond City
jurisdiction.
VIII. ENERGY AND MINERAL These statewide and national State and Federal
RESOURCES issues are not addressed In the Programs required to
2001 GPU does not differ from 1990 scope of this program EIR. address issues Less than significant
GP. No Identified minerai resources
in area. No local programs for new
energy conservation measures
proposed nor new facility provided.
IX. HAZARDS Density reduction essential in
Rre safety concern in Northern SOl Land Use Study Area 5. for
addressed by reduced density Northern SOl: Projects may still
and/or need for new County CDF need fire safety mitigation due to $afety Element Less than significant
Station. Increased development in 15 minute response time. Major
Mixed Use Corridors & Village Core mixed use projects In Village Core
may require flood, fire & project may need special fire and flood
mitiaations. mitiaation.
X. MQlSI; Mixed Use projects and major Land Use Element
Mixed Use areas include residential expansion in Land Use Study area Park & Recreation
use & potential land use 8, FrederiqqALC & Williams will Element
compatibility concerns. Major require project study & mitigation Less than significant
expansion area adjoining Freeway due to traffic noise exposure.
101 also exposed to traffic noise
sources.
XI. PUBUC SERVICES Large scale projects such as Land Land Use Element
Cumulative impacts of urban Use Study Area 8, Frederlck/ALC Park & Recreation
population growth & additional & Williams require project Specific Element
development may exceed current Plans and EIRs. Other cumulative State needs to Increase
police & fire service capabilities developments warrant school development Less than significant
without assured mitigation consideration of new impact fees, priority not resolved in
measures. Other Planned particularly in County Fringe Area. General Plan.
Developments will generally provide Planned Developments will
for project mitigation but provide project mitigation
cumulative growth anywhere In measures.
Lucia Mar School District will impact
overcrowded schools.
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Environmental Impact Topic - Areas of Potential G.P. Policy Impact After
Area Less Than Significant Significance - Project MItigation Mitigation
Mitiaation Measures
XII. UTILITY AND SERVICE Potentially significant unless Land Use Element
SYSTEMS Northern SOl excluded & density qos 6.
Cumulative impacts other than reduced. Specific Plans & ElRs
Northern SOl & southeast required for southeastem Less than significant
expansion. Land Use Study Areas 5 expansion to detennine mitigation
& 8, appear capable of measures.
development with relatively minor
mitigation measures for water,
sewer, drainage & other utility
infrastructure Imoacts.
XIII. AESTHETICS Large scale & mixed use projects Land Use! Agricultural,
Cumulative development eroding require design review. Planned Open Space &
rural & small town character. Developments & Specific Plans Conservation Elements.
Community design guidelines & also include architectural New.development stan-
project design review partially landscape & signage design ards for Mixed Use Less than significant
mitigates aesthetic Impacts. standards. areas needed. .
XIV. CULTURAL RESOURCES Village Core mixed use projects, Conservation Element
Property specific surveys needed to in particular, need to provide site-
mitigate historical & archeological specific resource survey & project Parks & Recreation Less than significant
Impacts. Most significant design proposals to mitigate loss Element
concentration of historic resources of historic or archeological
is In Land Use Study Area 7, Village resources.
Core & environs.
X!oI. RECREATION Potential for 20,000 City
Cumulative developments population implies need for at
conbibute to Increased regional least 20 acres of additional parks, Parks & Recreation
need for park facilities & recreation local and regional funding & Element Less than significant
programs offset In City by in-lieu Implementation programs needed
fees or dedication of added land. to mitigate.
Need implementation programs for
recreational trails & Increased
reQional fundina responsibility.
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STATEMENT OF OVERRIDING CONSIDERATIONS
The Final EIR identified numerous mitigation measures that are included as part of the
2001 General Plan Update. Some require implementation on a regional basis or
primarily require County, LAFCO, APCD, Caltrans or other agency approval and/or
implementation. If these regional measures are established and enforced, air quality,
traffic circulation, and water resources might be mitigated to a less than significant
level. Until these regional measures are implemented, . adoption of the 2001 General
Plan Update may involve unavoidable significant impacts based on City approval alone.
Therefore, CEQA findings and a statement of overriding consideration are needed to
explain why the City considers these potentially significant Impacts as unavoidable but
acceptable.
The City Council has weighed the benefits of the proposed 2001 General Plan Update
adoption against its unavoidable potentially significant environmental Impacts. Based
on. consideration of the record as a whole, the City Council finds that the benefits of the
2001 General Plan Update outweigh the unavoidable and potentially significant
environmental impacts and make adoption acceptable. The following are speCific
benefits of the 2001 General Plan Update which outweigh the unavoidable potentially
significant adverse environmental impacts and make adoption of the Update
acceptable:
1) Clrculationrrransportation impacts are regional in nature and cannot be
effectively mitigated by City policies alone. However, the
Circulationrrransportation Element provides for coordinated circulation planning
and land use objectives that enable continued improvement of a regional
functional classification system of streets and highways; proposes to attain and
maintain a Level of Service 'C'; encourages multi-modal alternatives to new
street and highway construction; promotes environmental balance including
energy conservation, reduction of air and noise pollution and emphasizes transit,
bike and pedestrian modes where feasible; and seeks regional and County
cooperation. All of these objectives and related policies are intended to infiuence
transportation/circulation standards, improvement projects and Implementation
measures related to continued growth and development enabled by the 2001
General Plan Update. Without adoption of the 2001 General Plan Update
objectives and policies, the same unavoidable potentially significant adverse
effects would be experienced without the substantial benefits of better balanced
circulation/transportation policies within the City.
2) Current estimates of regional water resources available during drought periods
may be more or less than the City's currently available municipal water supply
sources as documented in the City of Arrovo Grande Water Master Plan and
Urban Water Manaaement Plan. This is because these water resources are also
utilized by the Cities of Grover Beach and Pismo Beach, the Oceano and Nipomo
Community Services Districts, the County of San Luis Obispo and hundreds of
individual private agricultural and Rural and Suburban Residential wells. These
other jurisdictions and users are not under the control of the City of Arroyo
Grande. Continued agricultural irrigation and projected unincorporated area
growth and development, particularly the responsibility of the County of San Luis
Obispo to manage, make it Infeasible for the City of Arroyo Grande to mitigate
water resource impacts to potentially less than significant. However, the 2001
General Plan Update contains principles, objectives and policies related to the
conservation of water resources and reduced consumption within the City which
better manage and limit land use and urban development tothat which can likely
be sustained by available water resources.
3) Until compliance with State air quality standards Is attained and the Clean Air
Plan is amended, potential regional air quality impacts can be reduced but not to
a level of less than significant.. Changes to land use and circulation patterns
outside the City limits, particularly in the unincorporated County Residential Rural
and Suburban Arroyo Grande Fringe Area require approval by the County of San
Luis Obispo as would continued regional growth In the Nipomoarea of South
County. Amendment of the Clean Air Plan Is also beyond the control and
jurisdiction of the City of Arroyo Grande, being the responsibility of the Air
Pollution Control District (APCD). However, the 2001 General Plan Update
contains policies which will partially mitigate air quality impacts arising from
within the City, including those requiring mixed use and compact community
development and Increased multi-model alternative transportation, which will
reduce trips and vehicle miles traveled compared to the 1990 Plan.
4) The proposed land use categories, densities, allowed uses, development and
design standards reflect, in part, requests of affected property owners and
review of proposals by advisory committee, Planning Commission and Oty
Council to determine more compatible land use patterns and acceptable
development standards and design criteria than currently In effect in the 1990
Arroyo Grande General Plan ("1990 Plan'');
5) The proposed land use classifications provide a better balance of reasonable use
considering generalized environmental constraints and resource considerations.
The changes to the 1990 General Plan Land Use Element proposed by the 2001
General Plan Update promote more opportunities for mixed uses, higher density
residential development, better jobs - housing balance, more compact urban
form, more efficient use of existing infrastructure, and more compatible land use
patterns than the 1990 plan. The adoption of the 2001 General Plan Update will
promote controlled urban growth within the City at a slower average annual rate
and with better urban services than under the 1990 Plan.
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6) The 2001 General Plan Update provides for planned development of useable but
vacant, undeveloped or underdeveloped parcels within the established
subdivision pattern. Planned development will provide opportunities for
construction and new business employment and contribute to increased revenue
from additional property and sales taxes, a positive economic impact on the fiscal
health of the City compared to negative impacts of significant expense for denial
of reasonable use.
7) The Agriculture, Conservation and Open Space Element contain objectives to
encourage preservation of prime farmland and natural environmentally sensitive
resources and habitat areas, and conserve non-prime, scenic resources and
buffer areas. These objectives are intended to protect and minimize impacts to
the environment including new initiatives that will only be established upon
adoption of the 2001 General Plan Update. Beneficial protection, preservation
and conservation of productive agriculture and natural resource areas outweigh
the possible significant advers.e impacts associated with utilization of limited
water resources and/or air quality problems related to agricultural irrigation, dust
and other compatibility concerns.
8) The Urban Area Land Use Element contains objectives including many new
policies intended to accommodate a diversity of housing types and densities;
. provide for adequate medical and professional office uses, commercial and other
mixed uses to serve the area population; to enhance the Village and other
business areas of the City; to provide for Community Facilities, Planned
Development and Specific Plan areas deserving of special site development
consideration; to promote land use that protects the Integrity of existing
development and considers finite resource and existing infrastructure constraints,
and protects rural setting and small town character by community design and
development standards. The beneficial social function and aesthetic affects of
these community design and development standards enabled by new uses and
better controlled growth outweigh the potential unavoidable adverse Impacts
identified in the Final EIR.
9) The Housing Element provides for affordable housing Incentives; enables housing
compatible with commercial and office uses in Mixed Use and Village Core
districts; and promotes housing conservation. The social and economic
opportunities to create a better jobs-housing balance and provide for more
affordable housing types and densities are largely dependent on allowing
continued growth and development within the City. These social and economic
benefits outweigh the potential traffic, water resources and air quality Impacts
projected due to continued regional population growth and related development.
10) The Economic Development Element, derived from an already adopted economic
development strategy, is primarily intended to reinforce the existing job base by
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local business retention and expansion and promote additional base level jobs;
enhance a balanced community image; encourage agriculture, housing, business,
retail and service commercial sectors and tourism; and improve pro-business
development processes. These economic development strategies, particularly
additional employment, business and housing development outweigh the
potentially significant adverse environmental impacts associated with regional
water resource, traffic and air quality constraints identified in the Final EIR.
11) The Park and Recreation, Noise and Safety Elements propose additional park and
recreation and sport facility improvements to existing public Jacilities;promote
systems of trails, bike routes, and pedestrian areas; propose future park
development with continued population growth; protect citizens from excessive
noise and prevent incompatible uses and traffic; improve emergency
preparedness; and reduce flood, fire, geologic and seismic and other hazards.
The social and environmental benefits of these proposed changes, associated
with continued growth and development, outweigh the potentially significant
adverse impacts identified in the Final EIR.
12) Additional population growth and economic activity which may occur through
adoption of the 2001 General Plan Update would have similar adverse
environmental effects wherever they occur within the South County and San Luis
Bay Planning Areas. The City considers these impacts less severe if more of the
growth and development are accommodated within and adjacent to existing
urban areas compared to similar growth in remaining rural areas of the region.
State and County populations are projected to increase at approximately one and
two percent annually for the next twenty years and the City cannot ignore, nor
alone alter these trends. The City's planned residential and non-residential
growth rate for this same period, at approximately one percent, is at the low end
of the range projected for State and County. Among the social and economic
benefits of controlled growth and development in the City of Arroyo Grande are:
a) reinforcement and enhancement of the Village Core as a community and
visitor serving, pedestrian oriented commercial and compatible mixed area; b)
restructuring and revitalizing of E. Grand Avenue General Commercial area into a
Mixed Use corridor including more attractive shopping, increased employment
opportunities, and compatible office, services and residential developments; c)
improvement of EI Camino Real Industrial and Traffic Way General Commercial
areas into Mixed Use corridor and gateway areas more diversified and attractive
than previous development; and, d) increased opportunities for multiple family
residential housing that tends to be more affordable than prior large lot single
family. These social and economic benefits outweigh the potential significant
adverse impacts identified in the Final EIR.
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
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I, KELLY WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of Califomia, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3555 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 gth day of October, 2001.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 12th I
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