R 3674
RESOLUTION NO. 3674
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION,
INSTRUCTING THE DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES TO
FILE A NOTICE OF DETERMINATION, AND APPROVING
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 03-001, LOCATED AT 1530
EAST GRAND AVENUE, APPLIED FOR BY SANTA LUCIA BANK
WHEREA$, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande has considered an application
for Conditional Use Permit Case No. 03-001, filed by Santa Lucia Bank, to construct a
9,100 square foot bank building with three (3) drive-up lanes and a 5,625 square foot
commercial building; 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 Mitigated
Negative Declaration can be adopted; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds, after due study, deliberation and public hearing, the
following circumstances exist:
FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL
Conditional Use Permit Findings:
1. The proposed use is permitted within the General 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.
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 similar to
surrounding uses.
3. The site is suitable for the type and intensity of use or development that is
proposed because all the necessary easements, circulation, parking and.setbacks
would be provided.
4. There are adequate provisions for water, sanitation, and public utilities and
services to ensure the public health and safety.
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 would not create adverse environmental impacts.
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Required CEQA Findings:
1. The City of Arroyo Grande has prepared an initial study pursuant to Section 15063
of the Guidelines of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), for
Conditional Use Permit Case No. 03-001.
2. Based on the initial study, a Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for
public review. A copy of the Mitigated Negative Declaration and related materials
is located at City Hall in the Community Development Department.
3. After holding a public hearing pursuant to State and City Codes, and considering
the record as a whole, the City Council adopts a negative declaration and finds
that there is no substantial evidence of any significant adverse effect, either
individually or cumulatively on wildlife resources as defined by Section 711.2 of the
Fish and Game Code or on the habitat upon which the wildlife depends as a result
of development of this project. Further, the City Council finds that said Mitigated
Negative Declaration reflects the City's independent judgment and analysis.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby adopts a Mitigated Negative Declaration, instructs the Director of
Administrative Services to file a Notice of Determination, and approves Conditional Use
Permit Case No. 03-001, with the above findings and subject to the conditions as set forth
in Exhibit nAn, attached hereto and incorporated herein by this reference.
On motion by Council Member Costello, seconded by Council Member Dickens, and by
the following roll call vote, to wit:
AYES: Council Members Costello, Dickens, and Mayor Ferrara
NOES: None
ABSENT: Council Members Lubin and Runels
the foregoing Resolution was adopted this 13th day of May 2003.
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ORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
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APPROVED AS TO FORM:
J ITY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT "An
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT CASE NO. 03-001
Santa Lucia Bank
1530 East Grand Avenue
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
GENERAL CONDITIONS
This approval authorizes the construction of a 9,100 square foot, 2-story bank building
with three (3) drive up lanes, and a 5,625 square foot commercial building.
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 Conditional Use
Permit Case No. 03-001.
3. The applicant shall comply with all conditions of approval for Vesting Tentative
Parcel Map 03-001 and Planned Sign Program 03-001.
4. This application shall automatically expire on May 13, 2005 unless a building
permit is issued. Thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of the approval, the
applicant may apply for an extension of one (1) year from the original date of
expiration.
5. Development shall occur in substantial conformance with the plans presented to
the City Council at the meeting of May 13, 2003 and marked Exhibits liB 1 - B 10".
6. 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.
DEVELOPMENT CODE
7. Development shall conform to the General Commercial (GC) zoning requirements
except as otherwise approved.
8. Signage shall be subject to the requirements of Development Code Chapter 16.60
and conditions of approval for Planned Sign Program Case No. 03-001.
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9. Setbacks, lot coverage, and floor area ratios shall be as shown on the
development plans except as specifically modified by these conditions.
10. All parking spaces adjacent to a wall, fence, or property line shall have a minimum
width of 11 feet.
NOISE
11. Construction shall be limited to between the hours of 8 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday, and between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.
LIGHTING I
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12. All lighting for the site shall be downward directed and shall not create spill or glare I
to adjacent properties.
WATER
13. All new construction shall utilize fixtures and designs that minimize water usage.
Such fixtures shall include, but are not limited to, low flow showerheads, water
saving toilets, instant water heaters and hot water recirculating systems. Water
conserving designs and fixtures shall be installed prior to final occupancy.
SOLID WASTE
14. Solid waste pick-up location as identified is acceptable. Trash enclosures shall be
screened from public view with landscaping or other appropriate screening
materials, and shall be made of masonry or concrete with an exterior finish that
complements the architectural features of the main building. The trash enclosure
area shall accommodate recycling container(s).
15. Trash enclosures shall be reserved exclusively for dumpster and recycling
container storage. Miscellaneous tires, auto parts, boxes, bins, racks, etc., will not
be allowed within the enclosure.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT:
16. The applicant shall submit an exterior lighting (photometric) plan for parking area
lighting.
17. A landscaping and irrigation plan shall be prepared by a licensed landscape
architect subject to review and approval by the Community Development
Department and the Parks & Recreation Department. The tandscaping plan shall
include the following:
a. Tree staking, soil preparation and planting detail;
b. The use of landscaping to screen ground-mounted utility and mechanical
equipment;
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. c. The required landscaping and improvements. This includes:
1. Deep root planters shall be included in areas where trees are within five
feet (5') of asphalt or concrete surfaces and curbs;
2. 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; and
3. An automated irrigation system.
4. The selection of groundcover plant species shall include native plants.
5. Linear planters shall be provided in the parking area.
6. Street trees shall be a minimum of 24"-box size.
PRIOR TO ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
18. Development shall comply with Development Code Sections 16.48.070, "Fences,
Walls and Hedges"; 16.48.090, "Lighting"; 16.48.120, "Performance Standards";
and 16.48.130 "Screening Requirements".
19. The developer shall paint a test patch on the building including all colors. The
remainder of the buiJding may not be painted until inspected byJhe Community
Development Department or Building and Fire Department to verify that colors
are consistent with the approved color board. A 48-hour notice is required for
this inspection.
20. All electrical panel boxes shall be installed inside the building.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
21. All ducts, meters, air conditioning equipment, and other mechanical equipment,
whether on the ground, on the structure or elsewhere, shall be screened from
public view behind the parapets, or with materials architecturally compatible with
the main structure.
22. Prior to issuance of building permit, the applicant shall submit a color and
materials board for ARC review and approval.
23. A low wall (no greater than 3 feet in height) and low-lying plant material shall be
installed along a portion of the East Grand Avenue frontage to help screen the
drive up lanes. The wall material shall match the smooth stucco surface and color
of the building.
24. There shall either be a landscaped berm or tapered low wall (no higher than 3 feet
tall) along Courtland Street to screen the parking area. The wall material shall
match the smooth stucco surface and color of the building.
25. There shall be directional signage for the drive-thru ENTRANCE and EXITS.
26. There shall be a bulb out at the entrance to the drive-thru to narrow the entrance.
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PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS
27. The applicant shall comply with the provisions of Ordinance 521 C.S., the
Community Tree Ordinance.
28. Linear root barriers shall be used at the front of the project to protect the
sidewalks.
29. All street front trees shall be 24-inch box and shall be located a minimum of one
(1) tree for every seventy-five feet (75') of street frontage.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT:
30. The applicant shall submit an exterior lighting plan for Police Department approval.
PRIOR TO ISSUING THE CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
31. The applicant shall install a burglar alarm system per Police Department
guidelines, and pay the Police Department alarm permit application fee.
32. The applicant shall post designated fire lanes, per Section 22500.1 of the
California Vehicle Code.
33. The applicant shall post handicapped parking, per . Police Department
requirements.
BUILDING AND FIRE DEPARTMENT
34. The project shall comply with the most recent editions of the California State Fire
and Building Codes and the Uniform Building and Fire Codes as adopted by the
City of Arroyo Grande.
35. All fire lanes must be posted and enforced, per Police Department and Fire
Department guidelines, and have a 35-foot minimum inside radius.
36. The project shall have a fire flow that complies with the Unified Fire Code
requirements.
37. The entire site shall be ADA accessible.
38. Note that some fee credits are due from previously issued demolition permit.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT:
39. The applicant shall show proof of properly abandoning all non-conforming items
such as septic tanks, wells, underground piping and other undesirable conditions.
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40. County Health Department approval is required for food service occupancies.
PRIOR TO BRINGING COMUSTABLES ON SITE:
41. Fire hydrants shall be installed, per Fire Department and Public Works Department
standards.
PRIOR TO OCCUPANCY:
42. The applicant shall post designated fire lanes, per Section 22500.1 of the
California Vehicle Code.
43. ' The applicant must provide an approved "security key vault" per Building and Fire
Department guidelines.
44. All buildings must be fully sprinklered per Building and Fire guidelines.
45. The applicant shall install opticom traffic signal pre-emption device at an
intersection to be selected by the Fire Chief. The cost of the opticom device
shall be shared between the subject property and the adjacent senior housing
development project to the north. This cost shall be split on a per square foot
basis in accordance with the existing recorded CC&Rs for the two properties.
PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT
GENERAL IMPROVEMENT REQUIREMENTS
46. Eaas - The applicant shall pay all applicable City fees at the time they are due.
(For your information, the "Procedure for Protesting Fees, Dedications,
Reservations or Exactions" is provided below).
PROCEDURE FOR PROTESTING FEES, DEDICATIONS, RESERVATIONS OR
EXACTIONS:
(A) Any party may protest the imposition of any fees, dedications, reservations, or
other exactions imposed on a development project, for the purpose of defraying
all or a portion of the cost of public facilities related to the development project by
meeting both of the following requirements:
(1 ) Tendering any required payment in full or providing satisfactory evidence of
arrangements to pay the fee when due or ensure performance of the
conditions necessary to meet the requirements of the imposition.
(2) Serving written notice on the City Council, which notice shall contain all of
the following information:
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(a) A statement that the required payment is tendered or will be
tendered when due, or that any conditions which have been imposed
are provided for or satisfied, under protest.
(b) A statement informing the City Council of the factual elements of
the dispute and the legal theory forming the basis for the protest.
(B) A protest filed pursuant to subdivision (A) shall be filed at the time of the
approval or conditional approval of the development or within 90 days after the
date of the imposition of the fees, dedications, reservations,or other exactions to
be imposed on a development project.
(C) Any party who files a protest pursuant to subdivision (A) may file an action to
attack,- review, set aside, void, or annul the imposition of the fees, dedications
reservations, or other exactions imposed on a development project by a local
agency within 180 days after the delivery of the n9tice.
(D) Approval or conditional approval of a development occurs, for the purposes of
this section, when the tentative map, tentative parcel map, or parcel map is
approved or conditionally approved or' when the parcel map is recorded if a
tentative map or tentative parcel map is not required.
(E) The imposition of fees, dedications, reservations, or other exactions occurs, for
the purposes of this section, when they are imposed or levied on a specific
development.
47. Site maintenance - The developer shall be responsible during construction for
cleaning city streets, curbs, gutters and sidewalks of dirt tracked from the project
site. The flushing of dirt or debris to storm drain or sanitary sewer facilities shall
not be permitted. The cleaning shall be done after each day's work or as
directed by the Director of Public Works.
48. Encroachment Permit - The applicant shall be responsible for obtaining an
encroachment permit for all work within a public right of way.
49. Grading - All grading shall be done in accordance with the City Grading
Ordinance.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A BUILDING PERMIT:
50. No building permit shall be issued until the Final Parcel Map (TPM 03-001) has
been recorded.
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51. Prior to acceptance of the improvements, the applicant shall provide reproducible
mylars, 2 sets of prints of the approved record drawings (as builts) and electronic
(e.g. Autocad) files where available.
52. The applicant shall provide a supplement to the "East Grand Avenue/Courtland
Street Commercial Development Traffic Analysis Report" by Higgins Associates
dated January 24, 2002 addressing the alternative driveway access location
along Courtland Street.
PRIOR TO ISSUING A CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY:
53. All project improvements shall be constructed prior to occupancy, except for
nonessential improvements, which may be guaranteed by an agreement and
financial securities as provided for in Section 16.68.070 of the Development
Code.
54. All public utilities shall be operational.
MITIGATION MEASURES
A negative declaration with mitigation measures has been adopted for this project. The
following mitigation measures shall be implemented as conditions of approval and shall
be monitored by the appropriate City department or responsible agency. The applicant
shall be responsible for verification in writing by the monitoring deparbnent or I
agency that the mitigation measures have been implemented. I
Mitigation Measures: I
MITIGATION MEASURES
1. 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 Works for review and approval. The proposed individual
water program shall be submitted to the City for approval prior to
implementation; or, pay the in lieu fee.
Monitoring: Review of individual water program or payment
of the in lieu fee
Responsible Dept: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
2. 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 recirculating systems. Water conserving designs and
fixtures shall be installed prior to final occupancy.
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Monitoring: Review of building plans
Respons'ible Dept: Building and Fire Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
3. All landscaping shall be consistent with water conservation practices including
the use of drought tolerant landscaping, drip irrigation, and mulch. To the
greatest extent possible, lawn areas and areas requiring spray irrigation shall be
minimized.
Monitoring: Review of landscaping and irrigation plans
Responsible Dept: Parks & Recreation Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
4. The applicant shall provide detailed drainage calculations indicating that increased
run-off can be accommodated by existing facilities and/or provide on-site retention
basins to the satisfaction of the Director of Public Works.
Monitoring: Review of grading plans
Responsible Department: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of a grading permit
5. All runoff water from impervious areas shall be conveyed through impervious
conduits to existing storm drain facilities. A drainage plan, which incorporates the
above, shall be submitted to the City prior to the issuance of any permits.
Monitoring: Review of drainage/grading plans
Responsible Department: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of a grading permit
6. Provide one (1) bicycle parking space for every ten (10) commercial car parking
spaces. With 80 parking spaces proposed, eight (8) bicycle parking spaces are
required.
Monitoring: Review of improvement plans
Responsible Depts: Public Works and Community
Development Departments
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
7. During construction, water trucks or sprinkler systems shall be used to keep all
areas of vehicle movement damp enough to prevent 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 and whenever wind exceeds 15 miles per
hour.
8. 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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9. Permanent dust control measures identified in the revegetation and landscape
plans should be implemented as soon as possible following completion of any
soil disturbing activities.
10. Exposed ground areas that are planned to be reworked -at dates greater than
one month after initial grading should be sown with fast-germinating native grass
seed and watered until vegetation is established.
11. 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
betw~en top of load and top of trailer) in accordance with CVC Section 23114.
12. All roadways, driveways, sidewalks, etc. to be paved should be completed as
soon as possible. In addition, building pads should be laid as soon as possible
after grading unless seeding or soil binders are used.
13. Vehicle speed for all construction vehicles shall not exceed 15 mph on any
unpaved surface at the construction site.
14. Sweep streets at the end of each day if visible soil material is carried onto adjacent
paved roads.
For Mitigation Measures No. 7 - 14:
Monitoring: Review of grading and building plans and site
inspections.
Responsible Depts: Public Works and Building & Fire Departments
shall inspect plans and spot check in the field
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of a grading permit and during
construction
15. The applicant shall pay the City's Traffic and Signalization Impact fee prior to
issuance of building permit.
Monitoring: The applicant shall pay the fee.
Responsible Dept: Public Works Department
Tlmeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
16. The applicant shall pay the City's Transportation Facilities Impact fee. .
Monitoring: The applicant shall pay the fee.
Responsible Dept: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
17. The project shall continue to provide a separate southbound leMhrough lane and
right turn lane on Courtland Street at East Grand Avenue. This will require
continued parking prohibition using regulatory signs and/or red curb painting from
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East Grand Avenue to the project southeriy driveway along the west side of
Courtland Street.
Monitoring: The applicant shall install the improvements
Responsible Department: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Prior to recording the map
18. The developer shall plant four (4) 48" box Coast Live Oak trees on the project site
as mitigation for removing the existing 24" diameter Coast Live Oak tree.
Monitoring: Field inspection.
Responsible Dept: Parks & Recreation, Community Development
Timeframe: Prior to issuing a certificate of occupancy
19. All construction equipment shall be provided with well-maintained, functional
mufflers to limit noise.
20. All construction activities shall comply with the time limits specified by the Arroyo
Grande Municipal Code.
21. To the greatest extent possible, grading and/or excavation operations at portions
of the site bordering developed areas should occur during the middle of the day
to minimize the potential for disturbance of neighboring noise sensitive uses.
For Mitigation Measures No. 21 - 23:
Monitoring: Notes shall be placed on the construction plans
referencing the above measures.
Responsible Dept: Public Works Department
Timeframe: During construction
22. The applicant shall pay the project's proportional share of the sewer impact fees.
Monitoring: The applicant shall pay the required fee.
Responsible Dept: Public Works Department
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of building permit
23. The following note shall be placed on the grading and improvement plans for the
project:
"In the event that during grading, construction or development of the project,
archeological resources are uncovered, all work shall be halted until the
significance of the resources are determined. If human remains (burials) are
encountered, the County Coroner (781-4513) shall be contacted immediately. The
applicant may be required to provide archaeological studies and/or additional
mitigation measures as required by the California Environmental Quality Act if
archaeological resources are found on the site."
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Monitoring: Review of grading plans and site visits by the
Public Works Inspector
Responsible Depts: Public Works and Building & Fire Departments
Timeframe: Prior to issuance of a grading permit and during
site grading
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OFFICIAL CERTIFICATION
I, KELLY WETMORE, Director of Administrative Services/Deputy City Clerk of
the City of Arroyo Grande, County of San Luis Obispo, State of California, do
hereby certify under penalty of perjury, that Resolution No. 3674 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 13th day of May, 2003.
WITNESS my hand and the Seal of the City of Arroyo Grande affixed this 16th
day of May, 2003.
lAk~uo~
ORE, DIRECTOR OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES/
DEPUTY CITY CLERK