09.a. Development Code AmendmentMEMORANDUM
TO: CITYCOUNCIL 4
FROM: TERESA MCCLISH, DIRECTOR OF COMMUNITY
DEVELOPMENT
BY: MATTHEW DOWNING, PLANNING INTERN ~9
SUBJECT: CONSIDERATION OF DEVELOPMENT CODE AMENDMENT 12-
003; LOCATION - CITYWIDE; APPLICANT - CITY OF ARROYO
GRANDE; INTRODUCTION OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING
PORTIONS OF TITLE 16 OF THE ARROYO GRANDE
MUNICIPAL CODE REGARDING SETBACKS BETWEEN
HABITABLE STRUCTURES ON ADJACENT LOTS, SEPARATE
UTILITY METERS FOR SECOND DWELLING UNITS,
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FEE WAIVER AUTHORITY FOR
NONPROFITICHARITABLE EVENTS, MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS,
AND A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE DESIGN GUIDELINES
AND STANDARDS FOR THE D-2.11 OVERLAY DISTRICT -
TRAFFIC WAY AND STATION WAY.
DATE: . AUGUST 14,2012
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended by City staff and the Planning Commission that the City
Council: 1) Adopt a Resolution amending the Design Guidelines and Standards
for the D-2.11 Design Overlay District - Traffic Way and Station Way; and, 2)
Introduce an Ordinance amending portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo Grande
Municipal Code regarding setbacks between habitable structures on adjacent
lots, separate utility meters for secondary dwelling units, temporary use permit
fee waiver authority for nonprofitlcharitable events, miscellaneous signs.
IMPACT ON FINANCIAL AND PERSONNEL RESOURCES:
Based upon potential eligible projects for the previous few years, processing fees
for Temporary Use Permits are projected to be reduced $300 to $750 annually.
Proposed amendments for separate meters for second residential units would
result in some increased fees for water connection and services to property
owners if separate meters are installed. No impacts are anticipated in relation to
the proposed amendments for temporary signs or habitable structure setbacks.
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BACKGROUND:
This City Council item addresses four recommended amendments to the City's
Municipal Code.
This year, City staff has been contacted by several residents of Arroyo Grande
regarding the provisions of the Municipal Code requiring primary and secondary
dwelling units to use a single electric and gas meter on the property. 'These
residents cited the high costs associated with being categorized in an increased
energy pricing tier as a result and requested the City investigate allowing
separate meters for secondary dwelling units.
Secondly, City staff has become aware of potential hazards created in older
portions of the City resulting from legally non-conforming structures having been
built too close to, or in some instances, over adjacent property lines.
Thirdly, representatives from the car dealerships on Traffic Way have identified
concerns with the City's temporary banner Ordinance in meeting franchise
requirements. At the February 28, 2012 meeting, the City Council provided
direction to staff to prepare modifications.
Lastly, staff has received numerous requests from charitable non-profit
organizations to eliminate the permit fees for Temporary Use Permits for
fundraising events.
In order to address these changes staff has drafted a proposed Ordinance and
Resolution to modify the Development Code.
Planning Commission
The Planning Commission reviewed the proposed amendments to the
Development Code at a public hearing on July 3, 2012. The Commission
discussed each portion of the proposed amendments and provided feedback to
staff, which will be highlighted during analysis of the proposals. At the conclusion
of the review, the Commission passed Resolutions recommending the Council
introduce and later adopt the Resolution and Ordinance, as prepared by staff.
ANALYSIS OF ISSUES:
Proiect Description:
The proposed Ordinance will amend several portions of Title 16 of the Arroyo
~rande Municipal Code, including:
Section 16.16.090, regarding waiver of Temporary Use Permit processing
fees associated with nonprofitlcharitable events;
Sections 16.48.160 and 16.52.1 50, regarding separate electric and gas as
well as water meters for second residential dwellings;
Add Section 16.48.170, regarding structures and fences located within
three feet of other habitable structures; and
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Section 16.60.050, regarding the exemption from further regulation of
banners conforming to new provisions in the Design Guidelines and
Standards for Design Overlay District (D-2.11) - Traffic Way and Station
Way.
The proposed Resolution will amend the Design Guidelines and Standards for
the D-2.11 Design Overlay District - Traffic Way and Station Way, permitting
temporary banners for large scale automobile retail uses to help meet franchise
agreement requirements.
Habitable Structures Setbacks
Certain lots within the City, especially within the older parts of town, have
structures which were constructed too close to nearby property lines. These
situations are a result of unique circumstances in which structures were built
during a time when there was not clear survey information or building plans were
not exact with regard to the building's placement on a property. This has resulted
in the construction of legally non-conforming structures through the City's history.
Currently, if a neighbor applies for a building permit, the City can require that the
proposed structure is not constructed too close to the legally non-conforming
building. However, if a neighbor constructs improvements at the property line
that do not require a building permit, such as a fence or a small storage structure,
the improvement can render the existing legally non-conforming structure in
violation of the Building Code's three foot (3') separation requirements. It is often
very difficult to have the property owners agree to an easement or lot line
adjustment and demolition of the non-conforming structure is expensive.
'The proposed Ordinance would prohibit the construction of any structure or fence
within three feet (3') of any legally non-conforming habitable structure located on
any adjacent property. This ordinance is limited to residentially zoned areas as
those are the areas which cause the primary concern.
During review of the proposed Ordinance by the Planning Commission, several
Commissioners commented that they were wary of imposing a Citywide standard
to address an issue in a specific part of town. Both staff and the Deputy City
Attorney discussed other options (i.e., easements or lot line adjustments)
available to address the issue, but determined the proposed Ordinance would
provide the most efficient solution. Additionally, Commissioners commented that
they were wary of not allowing property owners to build fences directly on their
property lines, or requiring fences "jog" around habitable structures on adjacent
properties, when this situation arises. However, the Commission acknowledged
the need to protect legally constructed habitable structures and saw the
proposed Ordinance as a means to do so.
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Electric, Gas, and Water Meters
The Arroyo Grande Municipal Code currently requires that secondary dwelling
units be serviced by the same electric and gas meters as well as the same water
meter as the primary residence on a property. These provisions were created in
an attempt to make it more difficult to rent both units on a property separately
and ensure that the proliferation of second units did not change the character of
Single-family residential neighborhoods. Recently, several residents have
contacted City staff regarding the high service costs associated with sharing
utility meters (Attachments 1 & 2).
Staff researched the costs of shared electric and gas meters utilizing an electric
rate calculator provided by Pacific Gas & Electric Company (PG&E). Employing
the average monthly California energy consumption rate, identified by the U.S.
Energy Information Administration, of 587 kilowatt-hours (kwh) in the rate
calculator, staff was able to conclude that a property with two electric meters
would result in a monthly cost savings to the property. This savings is a result of
the separation of kwh usage for both dwellings across two meters, thus dropping
both the primary and secondary dwellings into lower energy pricing tiers. The
following table illustrates the information used to make this determination.
Although it appears counterintuitive that an electric heated home would have
electricity costs below gas heated homes during the winter months, this is due to
increased energy allowances for homes with all electric heating during this time
of year.
As second residential units serve an important function for meeting the City's
affordable housing needs, allowing second meters would remove an obstacle to
lower rental costs.
During review of the proposed Ordinance by the Planning Commission,
Commissioners were in support of the allowance of separate utility meters for
secondary dwelling units. Comments related to this section of the Ordinance
included the cost saving advantages of separate meters and the potential for
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increased energy conservation if second dwellirlg unit tenants were to pay for
their own utility service.
At staffs request, the Planning Commission discussed the addition of language
to the proposed Ordinance to allow property owners the option of having
separate sewer laterals connected to secondary dwelling units, an idea proposed
by the Public Works Supervisor. While the Commission did not see the benefit
given the costs of installing separate sewer laterals to the property owners,
Commissioners supported the idea of giving property owners the option.
Although the addition of language addressing sewer laterals was not formally
part of the Planning Commission Resolution, staff has added this language into
the proposed Ordinance based on the receptive feedback.
Temporary Use Permit Fee Waivers
Currently, the Municipal Code only allows Temporary Use Permit (TUP) fees to
be waived by the City Council. A main criterion for authorization of the fee waiver
is that the organization requesting the fee waiver donates 50% of its budget,
typically in support of programs in the Five Cities area. Recently, organizers of
charitable events have indicated to City staff their desire to have fees waived
prior to processing of the permit to allow these funds to be used for the
respective events. The proposed Ordinance grants the Community Development
Director authority to waive TUP processing fees for nonprofitlcharitable events
such as, but not limited to, benefit barbeques, temporary produce sales for youth
activity fundraisers, etc.
Staff has reviewed TUP requests from January, 2010 to present. Based upon
the numbers of permits potentially qualifying for a fee waiver, it is currently
estimated that between two (2) and five (5) applications of the average twenty-
five (25) applications received annually would be waived. This would result in an
annual over-the-counter waiver of TUP processing fees totaling between $300
and $750. These fees are collected to cover costs for City staff to review the
application and assess the project's compliance with the Municipal Code.
During review of this portion of the proposed Ordinance by the Planning
Commission, Commissioners agreed that while the waiver of TUP fees for
nonprofitlcharitable events by the Director of Community Development is
appropriate, additional information on the process of having these fees waived is
necessary. In response, staff has created a draft TUP waiver or reduction
checklist form (Attachment 3) based on the existing fee waiver or reduction
criteria form (Attachment 4) to highlight a potential avenue for the implementation
of the proposed Ordinance.
Proposed implementation of the policy includes deferred payment of processing
fees when the application and waiver form are submitted. Based upon
information provided on the proposed form and written request for fee waiver or
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reduction, applicants will be notified of remaining fees to be paid prior to project
approval, if necessary. Further direction or comments from the Council on
potential implementation measures is requested.
Large Scale Automobile Retail Banners
Regulations of temporary banners and signs adopted by the City Council in 201 1
limited the size, number, and display period of such banners Citywide. As a
result of these new regulations, an unanticipated outcome has occurred. City
staff was notified by operators of local automobile dealerships (Attachment 5)
that the new regulations limited their ability to meet franchise agreement
requirements for the promotion of monthly and major holiday sales events. In an
effort to help remedy the result of the previous year's banner regulations, City
staff is proposing a modification of the Design Guidelines and Standards for the
0-2.1 1 Design Overlay District - Traffic Way and Station Way (Attachment 6).
The proposed modification includes the exemption of temporary banners,
provided that the following conditions are met:
Only two (2) banners are displayed at any given time;
The banners are no larger than forty-eight (48) square feet each; and
The banners are displayed for no more than thirty (30) days every two (2)
months.
The reasoning for placing these updated regulations in the Design Guidelines
and Standards was to allow for easier modification and removal of the
regulations if future conditions change and the provisions are no longer
necessary. Although the proposed Ordinance is slightly more restrictive than the
dealership owners' requests, staff believes this is an appropriate balance
between the needs of the car dealerships and the public interest of reducing
visual clutter. Changes to the proposed Ordinance can be made if the Council
desires.
During review of this portion of the proposed Ordinance by the Planning
Commission, Commissioners stated that they understood the contractual
obligations of the car dealerships and agreed with staffs proposed amendments.
ADVANTAGES:
The following are advantages to the adoption of the proposed Ordinance
identified by staff:
The proposed Ordinance will address several deficiencies of the Municipal
Code;
The proposed Ordinance will help the City to be flexible and assist
meeting the changing needs of its residents and business owners; and
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The Ordinance will help address public health, safety and welfare
concerns by regulating placement or expansions of structures near
nonconforming habitable residential structures.
DISADVANTAGES:
The following are potential disadvantages to the adoption of the proposed
Ordinance identified by staff:
Slight increased costs to the City associated with unfunded processing of
Temporary Use Permits;
Increased water billing requirements for secondary dwelling units utilizirlg
separate water meters; and
Not allowing the construction of fences on property lines near legally non-
conforming structures can cause property owners to be required to design
fencing that does not sit directly on true property lines.
ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW:
In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), staff has
reviewed the project and determined it to be categorically exempt per Sections
15061 (b)(3) and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines (actions by regulatory agencies
for protection of the environment).
PUBLIC NOTICE AND COMMENT:
A notice of public hearing was published in the Tribune and posted in front of City
Hall on Friday, August 3, 2012. Additionally, the agenda was posted in front of
City Hall on Thursday, August 9, 2012, and the agenda and staff reports were
posted on the City's website on Friday, August 10, 2012.
ATTACHMENTS:
1. Correspondence from Rod and Judy MacHale
2. Correspondence from Caroline Waller
3. Draft Temporary Use Permit fee waiver or reduction criteria form
4. Existing fee waiver or reduction criteria form
5. Letter from Bob Christianson, owner of Christianson Chevrolet, and
Mike Mullahey, Owner of Mullahey Ford
6. Current Design Guidelines and Standards for the D-2.11 Design
Overlay District - Traffic Way and Station Way
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RESOLU'TION NO.
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING THE DESIGN
GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR DESIGN OVERLAY
DISTRICT (D-2.11) - TRAFFIC WAY AND STATION WAY
REGARDING BANNERS FOR LARGE SCALE
AUTOMOBILE RETAIL USES (DEVELOPMENT CODE
AMENDMENT 12-003)
WHEREAS, the purpose of the D-2.11 Design Overlay District is to encourage the use
of design that will not detract from the neighboring Village districts and enhance the
character and appearance of this southern commercial gateway to Arroyo Grande; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that it will further the economic well being of the
community to allow for greater flexibility regarding the use of banners for large scale
automobile retail uses within the D-2.11 Design Overlay District; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted a Resolution and an Ordinance approving the
Design Guidelines and Standards for the D-2.11 Design overlay District - Traffic Way
and Station Way; and
WHEREAS, Section 16.08.010 of the Municipal Code specifies documents that are
incorporated by reference into Title 16 of the Municipal Code; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Arroyo Grande considered and
recommended approval of the amended Design Guidelines and Standards for the D-
2.11 Design Overlay District at a duly noticed public hearing on June 19, 2012 in
accordance with the Development Code of the City of Arroyo Grande at which time all
interested persons were given the opportunity to be heard; and
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that this project is consistent with the City's General
Plan, Development Code and the environmental documents associated therewith, and
has determined the project is exempt per Sections 15061(b)(3) and 15308 of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande considered the amended
Design Guidelines and Standards for the D-2.11 Design Overlay District at a duly
noticed public hearing on August 14, 2012, in accordance with the Development Code
of the City of Arroyo Grande at which time all interested persons were given the
opportunity to be heard.
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NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Arroyo
Grande hereby amends the Design Guidelines and Standards for Design Overlay
District (D-2.11) - Traffic Way and Station Way as shown in Exhibit 'A' attached hereto
and incorporated herein by reference.
On motion of Council Member seconded by Council Member , and on the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Resolution was adopted this day of I 2012.
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TONY FERRARA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, ClTY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
STEVEN ADAMS, ClTY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, ClTY ATTORNEY
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EXHIBIT 'A'
AMENDMENT TO THE DESIGN GUIDELINES AND STANDARDS FOR DESIGN
OVERLAY DISTRICT (D-2.1 I) - TRAFFIC WAY AND STATION WAY
The following Section 6 is added to pages 3 and 6, under "signs":
6. Temporary banners to meet franchise agreement requirements for large scale
automobile retail uses provided that:
1. Onlv two (2) banners are displaved at anv given time; and
2. The banners are no larqer than fortv-eiqht (48) square feet each; and
3. The banners are displayed no more than thirtv (30) days every two (2) months
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ORDINANCE NO.
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF ARROYO GRANDE AMENDING POR'TIONS OF TITLE
16 OF 'THE ARROYO GRANDE MUNICIPAL CODE
REGARDING SETBACKS BETWEEN HABITABLE
STRUCTURES ON ADJACENT LOTS, SEPARATE
UTILITY METERS FOR SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS,
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FEE WAIVER AUTHORITY
FOR NONPROFITICHARITABLE EVENTS, AND
MISCELLANEOUS SIGNS
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that in order to enhance the public health, safety and
welfare it is in the best interests of the community to:
A. Regulate the construction of structures and fences located within three feet of
any existing habitable structure on any adjacent residential property; and
B. Allow for additional flexibility related to the regulation of utility meters
associated with secondary dwelling units; and
WHEREAS, the City Council further finds that exempting banners from the City's sign
regulations within the D-2.11 Design Overlay District is consistent with the purpose and
intent of its sign regulations and will maintain the suitability and appropriateness of
allowed signs in a manner that benefits the public and minimizes visual clutter; and
WHEREAS, the proposed revisions to Title 16 are categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Sections 15061 (b)(3) and
15308 of the CEQA Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT ORDAINED by the City Council of the City of Arroyo Grande
as follows:
SECTION 1. The above recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by this
reference.
SECTION 2. Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Subsection 16.16.090.D.l.a. is hereby
amended as follows:
16.16.090 - Minor use permits-Temporary uses
D. Submittal and Review Requirements
1. Applications for temporary use permits shall contain the following:
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a. Completed planning application form and required fee and
attachments (see also Section 16.12.030).
I. Fees associated with processing of temporaw use permit
applications for nonprofitlcharitable events may be waived bv the communit~
development director upon written request at the time of application submittal.
SEC'TION 3. Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Section 16.48.160 is hereby amended to
read as follows:
16.48.170 - Utility Meters.
For anv lot zoned for multiple family or single-familv uses, a secondan/ dwelling unit
mav, but is not required to, have an electric, gas, or water meter, or sewer lateral,
separate from the priman/ residence.
SEC'TION 4. The Arroyo Grande Municipal Code is hereby amended to add Section
16.48.170 as follows:
16.48.170 - Structures and fences located within three feet of other habitable
structures.
No structure or fence, or anv portion thereof, mav be located, placed or expanded
within three feet (3') of any legallv non-conforming habitable structure on any adiacent
property zoned for residential use.
SECTION 5. Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Subsection 16.52.150.C.11. is hereby
amended as follows:
16.52.150 - Second residential dwellings.
C. Property Development Standards . . 11. Utility Meters.
v. For anv lot zoned for multiple
family or siqgle-familv uses, the second residential dwelling may, but is not required to,
have an electric, gas, or water meter, or sewer lateral, separate from the priman/
residence on the propertv. Applicable utility and development impact fees for the
second dwelling will be assessed at the time a building permit is issued, based on
building area and fixtures added.
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SECTION 6. Arroyo Grande Municipal Code Subsection 16.60.050.L. is hereby
amended and Subsection 16.60.050.M. is hereby added as follows:
16.60.050 - Exempt Signs.
Banners in accordance with the provisions of the design quidelines and standards
for desian overlav district (D-2.11) - Traffic Wav and Station Way.
M. Anv siqn as determined bv the communitv development director to be similar in
use and size to the signs listed above.
SECTION 7. If any section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of
this Ordinance or any part thereof is for any reason held to be unlawful, such decision shall
not affect the validity of the remaining portion of this Ordinance or any part thereof. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection,
subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause thereof, irrespective of the fact that any one or
more section, subsection, subdivision, paragraph, sentence, or clause be declared
unconstitutional.
SECTION 8. A summary of this Ordinance shall be published in a newspaper
published and circulated in the City of Arroyo Grande at least five (5) days prior to the
City Council meeting at which the proposed Ordinance is to be adopted. A certified
copy of the full text of the proposed Ordinance shall be posted in the office of the City
Clerk. Within fifteen (15) days after adoption of the Ordinance, the summary with the
names of those City Council Members voting for and against the Ordinance shall be
published again, and the City Clerk shall post a certified copy of the full text of such
adopted Ordinance.
SECTION 9. This Ordinance shall take effect thirty (30) days after its adoption.
On motion of Council Member , seconded by Council Member , and on the
following roll call vote to wit:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
The foregoing Ordinance was adopted this day of , 2012.
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TONY FERRARA, MAYOR
ATTEST:
KELLY WETMORE, ClTY CLERK
APPROVED AS TO CONTENT:
STEVEN ADAMS, ClTY MANAGER
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
TIMOTHY J. CARMEL, ClTY ATTORNEY
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Dear Trish, ATTACHMENT 1
We live at 55 1 S. Traffic Way in Arroyo Grande. We moved here 5 years ago, purchased the property with our
daughter and family so that we could reside on the same property. She has serious health issues and needs our
help very frequently. We built a granny unit on the property with the understanding that we must share our
utility meters. We built our little house with very energy saving construction ....p lenty of insulation, new energy
saving appliances, no air conditioner. We have natural gas heat, hot water and cooking.
Our daughter's house has also been upgraded with new wiring, furnace and appliances.
We were in total shock when we started receiving our monthly electric bills of $500 to over $700 per month.
We contacted PG&E who would not even come look at our meter and the State energy department to no avail.
We have tried to reduce our consumption as much as possible - but our bills though lower than the first year or
two, are still more than double the bills we had before moving here. We lived in a larger, two story condo in
Orange County which was entirely electric. Our daughter's home was quite old with a very old air conditioner
and in Corona were the temperature is very hot. Our bills combined were not as high as we have here.
W.e need to be able to have seperate meters. We are penalized by PG&E because we only get one baseline
usage quantity which we are sharing.
Water Usage: While we are opening this issue, I'd also like to mention the lack of support for our efforts to
save on water usage when we built our home. We installed artificial turf rather than grass on our entire
property. Our plants are low water varieties with an automatic drip watering system- yet we have a high water
bill. The City was offering credits at the time we built our home but refused to give us a credit because 1) we
did not get our turf through the vendors selected by the City and the other silly excuse was because they did not
come out and inspect before we put in our turf to see if we had grass at all:
Anyway, thank you for your consideration. Changing this rule would be wonderful for anyone living in a
situation like ours. We are really struggling to keep a roof over our heads. We have looked into solar on
several different occasions, the most recent was at least doable but the savings aren't much more than we'd save
by having the separate meters.
Blessings,
Rod and Judy MacHale
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Matt Downina
From:
Sent:
To: Matt owning
Subject: Waller Meter
Attachments: 1098Huasna. pdf
Follow Up Flag: Follow up
Flag Status: Flagged
Hello !
Attached is the estimate from PG&E. As stated, the 20,800 does not include the trenching and
installation which could be upwards of 10,080.
Not to mention, they will have to rip out a few hundred feet of my mom's asphalt driveway
which would cost thousands to repair, or else we would have to trench our ag land and lose
usage of a portion of that which would cost us in ag income as well as make the property less
desirable for leasing for farming.
If we could have a separate meter on the pole with the ag meter, it would only be 200.00 plus
the cost of an electrician.
Thank you again for all your help,
Caroline Waller
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May 2 1, 201 2
CAROLINE WALLER
Re: 1098 HUASNA RD., ARROYO GRANDE
Dear Ms. Waller:
This is in response to your request that we furnish a statement regarding the provision
of electric service to your project at the above referenced location.
Electric distributionlservice facilities will be installed to and within this project in
accordance with our Electrlc Rules 15 and 16. These rules are on file with the
California Public Utilities Cornmission and are available through this office on request.
Prior to establishing electric facilities, an Application for Electric Service must
submitted by the property owner or his representative. The application is available
upon request by calling (877) 743-7782. The order of Magnitude for the overhead to
underground service conversion is $20,000. Please keep in mind that this cost is for
PGBE to install cable and make connections. Costs for trenching and installation of
underground substl-uctures is not included.
If you have any questions, please call me at
Sr. Electric Estimator
order of riag.tloc
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Attachment 3
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FEE WAIVER OR REDUCTION CRITERIA FORM
Name: Address: Phone #:
WAIVER OF FEES: All groupslorganizationslsponsors requesting a waiver of Temporary Use Permit
fees must submit a completed Temporary Use Permit Fee Waiver or Reduction Criteria Form with a letter
stating the nature of the event and verification of information requested on the criteria form (e.g.,
organization donates 50% of its budget-supporting programs in the Five Cities area). Please include all
additional information on a separate sheet of paper along with your letter of request. All forms and letters
should be submitted to the Community Development Department at the time of Temporary Use Permit
application submission.
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a dona~~~&or.~cl%a~g~ng a fee for.<e..n try o.reto$art~$jpa.cts (vendors, speakers, etc.). ... .,.. ';.-.-A'.. $$; ........ ,:.q::::P +$-$$y' .w.. . ,,.y.:.' \Yk2'4+. YN:*>..A* --:::'..>.*+ 6. ~rou~~~~~~cr~anizatid~~$~ovides a y$aJy donation (eijGipment, monetary, services-in-kind)
to the ~ity.$..~~~rroyo$qande. Spec.ifi\c. donation: Date of
donation: ...$&.. .<&{$$p++.. b:& .*.:.,*:s:$;.t.-. .y.:.xi.:.xp.::.. ::*$;:%a. , .s+y.
s. 0 ....>..y. ............... .. .4;v$:p&y$&::.>. ...5:>.<;*>>. . k.:.:.: ..,
TOTA~NUMB~R<OF CRITEBIA ITEMSI~~IC.H~~PPLY. ;.yh&y q*:~.:. ,..... ...,,:p. ...A ; ..c4;. .,..@i% v< :...:.\ ' ..&.\. T:$$+. <.-...'
QUALIFICATIONS: Groupsmeeting criteria items 1 6 above score 1 point each. A score of 4 or more yy,:.. . points quarfi@&a group for awalver oi3r$buction of fees. Groups scoring less than 4 points may be
eligible for a ita$g of up to 50?#$.the z:;.:.:+. fee($j$i
-42?&.. 0:3\
CHARITABLE EVENTS: Groups &$form as an immediate response to a specific incident, events where
100% of the procee8$!&fdpna$&$o a specific City of Arroyo GrandelFive Cities area public project,
benefit, or cause are auta~~,t<c,a~~Je!igible for a waiver of processing fees. This waiver is contingent upon
the applicant providing thaq~~m$$n~t~ Development Department with proof that all proceeds have been
donated or providing other means for verification to the Community Development Department.
DETERMINATION: All requests for the reduction or waiver of fees for uses that require a Public Safety
and Welfare Permit or Police Department Auxiliary Police Services (e.g., fees established by City
Ordinance or Resolution) must be approved by the City Council.
APPEALS: If the applicant for a Temporary Use Permit fee waiver is denied a waiver or receives a partial
reduction when it is thought a full waiver is appropriate, appeals may be made in writing to the City
Manager. Further appeals may then be made to the City Council after a determination has been made by
the City Manager.
Director of Community Development Amount waived Date
Item 9.a. - Page 19
ATTACHMENT 4
CITY OF ARROYO GRANDE
FEE WAIVER OR REDUC-I-ION CRITERIA FORM
Name: Address: Phone #:
Type of Fee Requested to Be Waived: Total Fee Arnt. To Be Considered: $
fMaximum $750 oer calendar vearl . ,
WAIVER OF FEES: All groups/organizations/sponsors requesting a waiver of fees mist submit a cohpleted Fee Waiver
or Reduction Criteria Form a letter stating: (a) the facility requested, (b) event, (c) which fees should be waived, and
(d) verification of information requested on the criteria form (e.g., organization donates 50% of its budget-supporting
programs in the Five Cities area). Please include all additional information on a separate sheet of paper along with your
letter of request. All'forms and letters should be submitted as follows:
For Requests for Fees Totalina $500 or Less:. For Requests for Fees Totalina $501 or More:
Parks and Recreation Commission Arroyo Grande City Council
C/O Parks and Recreation Office Attention: Administrative Services Director
' Post Office Box 550 Post Office Box 550
1221 Ash Street 214 East Branch Street
Arroyo Grande, CA 93421 Arroyo Grande, CA 93421
Check below each item that a~~lies to vour qroup or orqanization:
1. Local Arroyo Grande-based non-profit group or organization # (provide 1.0. number).
"Local" is defined as 50% membership from the City of Arroyo Grande.
2. Non-profit group/organization services youth only, ages 6 - 18; and no specific program fees are charged
youth (other than registration fee). . IVumber of youth served: . Registration fee charged to
youth:
3. The group/organization donates 50% of its budget supporting programs/activities within the City of Arroyo
Grande or the Five Cities area. Examples of programs/activities supported:
4. The facility/activity requested and all proceeds will be used for a specific City of Arroyo GrandeIFive Cities
area public project, benefit, or cause. Example of specific service/project:
5. The event proposed is ,open to the public, and the organization/sponsor is not requesting a donation or
charging a fee for entry or to participants (vendors, speakers, etc.).
6. Group or organization provides a yearly donation (equipment, monetary, services-in-kind) to the City of Arroyo
Grande. Specific donation: . Date of donation:
7. Mid-week or shared scheduling of facility. The group has requested a date during the week (Monday -
Thursday), and another organization will be meeting at the same time.
TOTAL NUMBER OF CRITERIA ITEMS WHICH APPLY.
QUALIFICATIONS:' Groups meeting criteria items 1 - 7 above score 1 point each. A score of 5 or more points qualifies a
group for a waiver or reduction of fees. Groups scoring less than 5 points may be eligible for a waiver of up to 50% of the
fee(s).
DETERMINATION: All requests for the reduction or waiver of fees for uses that require a Public Safety and Welfare
Permit or Police Department Auxiliary Police Services (e.g., fees established by City Ordinance or Resolution) must be
approved by the City Council.
Field rental fees (excluding tournaments, lighting, and field preps) shall be waived for all youth sport activities scoring five
(5) points or more on a fully completed Fee Waiver or Reduction Criteria Form. "Youth sport activities" shall be defined as
any leagueitearn roster having members under the age of 18, with the exception that a maximum of three (3) members
may be 18 or older, at the time the roster is submitted to the Parks and Recreation Department.
FOR FEES TOTALING $500 OR LESS FOR USE OF A CITY FACILITY: Waiver or reduction of the fees can be approved
by the Parks and Recreation Commission. All decisions made by the Parks and Recreation Commission can be appealed
to the City Council.
FOR FEES TOTALING $501 OR MORE FOR USE OF A CITY FACILITY: Waiver or reduction of fees must be approved
by the City Council.
THE MAXIMUM ANY INDIVIDUAL GROUP CAN RECEIVE IN WAIVERS IS $750 ANNUALLY (Calendar "ear): This
maximum may not be appealed.
Item 9.a. - Page 20
* CHRISTIANSON CHEVROLET lmMo J
To: The City of Arroyo Grande Dec. 6,2011
How can we make it easier to "Do Business" in Arroyo Grande"?
The current sign ordinance is too restrictive
We auto dealers are required [pressured) by Chevrolet and Ford to purchase and display materials to
promote current incentives, seasonal programs, new model introductions and other sales promotions.
Time Umits
Some of these promotions are monthly, some 60 days, and some, like our Certified Used Car Programs
are on-going. Allowing banner display only 33% of the time Is too restrictlve and hinders sales
effectiveness
Size Umitatlons
Most of our required banners are larger than currently permitted. (4' x 10' isn't unusual). A 24 sq. foot
banner limitation is inadequate for a dealerships of 2-3 acres.
Number Umlts
The one banner limit is also too restrictive. We oftkn have multiple events or programs going on at one
tlme. An example would be a "New Model Introduction" and a "Certified Used Sale" at the same tlme.
Due to the size of our dealerships and the fact that they face many different streets, we may have as many
as 4 banners displayed at a time.
Its tlme consuming and expenslve for us and the ci ty.... and its needless.
A reasonable solution for a larger (multl acre) business In the City.
Allow 40 sq. ft. banners.
Allow up to a 90 day maximum display of any particular banner.
Allow up to 2-3 banners per acre.
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3n.q Trnfnr. Wnv Pnct nffic~ Rnr ARR Arrovo Grande. Californlo 93421 -3387 Phone (805) 489-551 8 Item 9.a. - Page 21
Some of our promotional banners cover ...........
January White Sale
Presidents Day Sale
March Madness
Memorial Day
4th of July Sales
Truck Month
Year End Clearance
Labor Day Sales
Certified Used Can
Introduction of new models "The New Mustang" or Camaro etc.
. Spring Clearance Sale .
"The 100th Anniversary of Chevrolet"
All of our banners are professionally prepared and we strive to have them properly displayed. If they are
. . faded, torn, or sagging we replace them. And they are expensive.
We do belleve that the imposltion of this ordinance will be expensive to both our dealerships and the City.
Bob Christianson Christianson Chevrolet
Mike Mullahey Mullahey Ford
Item 9.a. - Page 22
Design Guidelines and Standards for Design Overlay
District (D-2.11) - Traffic Way and Station Way
TRAFFIC WA Y
Purpose of this Design Overlay
District
The primary purposes and goals of this
districtsre to encourage the use of .
design that will not detract from the .
neighboring Village districts and to.
enhance the character and appearance
of this southern commercial gateway to
Arroyo Grande from Freeway 101. Much
of the existing development in the area
is modern, there are many buildings and
sites reflecting the former highway
route, prior to Freeway 101, from the
1920's through 1950's. The intent of
these guidelines and standards is to
protect.the best examples of_these
existing historic period buildings, and to
enhance the character of this major
entrance to the Village. There is no one
proper architectural style, but the design
element and 'automobile agen character
of this era and the use of elements or
scale found in adjacent buildings is
encouraged. Examples include historic
"Route 66" style building elements and,
architectural styles such as 'Streamline
Modernen and 'Art Decon. Examples of
such elements are shown in
photographs at the end of this section.
Guidelines and Standards
Special Considerations.
A Concept Enhancement Plan is
included in Attachment 'A to facilitate
the goals for the district. The Plan
shdws areas planned for auto retail
uses, visitor serving uses and shared .
parking.
1. Along a portion of the east side of
Station Way, both sides of Traffic Way,
and along the south side,of Fair Oaks
Avenue between Freeway 101 and
Traffic Way (APN's 007-483-009,010,
01 1, 033, 039, and 040; 007-542-007,
01 5, 021, and 023; 007-594-017,018,
027, and 029), permitted use shall be
limited to automobile and light truck
sales and services, or related
automotive parts stores, repair shops,
and similar vehicle sales, services and
accessory uses.
All other Permitted uses and Minor Use
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Permitted uses shall be considered
subject to Conditional Use Permit,
including a finding that vehicle sales and
services and /or the similar related uses
prescribed are not feasible due to site
specific building and/or property
configuration and conditions.
2. On the southeast of the intersection
of E. Cherry Avenue and Traffic Way
(APN's 007-621 -001 and 007-621 -073),
permitted use shall be limited to visitor
serving uses, including motels, and
related accessory uses.
All other Perrnitted uses and Minor Use
Permitted uses shall be considered -
subject to Conditional Use Permit,. . , '
including a finding that visitor services is
not feasible due to site specific building
and/or property configuration and
conditions.
Site Design
1. All new projects or renovations shall
adhere to site development standards of
the Developrnent Code.
2. Buildings and sales uses shall be ' .
oriented to the public street while .
service,'storage and accessory uses, . .
shall be oriented away from the street to
interior areas of the site.
3. All accessory structures or functions,
including off-street parking, service
buildings and enclosures for service
areas, trash containers or outdoor
storage shall be designed as part of the
overall project or building.
4. Landscaping should retain existing
trees and add feature areas or strips of
planting to achieve screening or
softening of building and outdoor display
areas visible from public streets. ,Street
trees shall be incorporated where
functional circulation will 'not be
obstructed. Street trees and sidewalk
planters a+e within .the public right of
way should be supplemented with
private street yard planting, landscape
strips or feature areas to enhance
.appearance and encourage outdoor
uses.
5. Streetscape improvements shall
conform to the established sidewalk
paving, lighting and street furniture,
fixture and feature designs approved by
the City.
6. The desired configurations and
' locations'for off-street parking lots, in
order of preference, are:
a. Double loaded aisle to.side or rear ,
of building on-site.
. b. Shared double loaded aisle to side
or rear of building partially on-site .
and part off-site on neighboring
parcel.
c. Shared off-site or public parking
' lot within 200 feet. '
d. Single or double loaded aisle in
front of building(s).
Building Design
1. Buildings shall be one to three
stories, small to moderate scale, have
horizontal massing and include both
pedestrian and vehicle-oriented features
evident from public streets, particularly
Traffic Way.
2. Along both sides of Traffic Way and
the south side of Fair Oaks Avenue,
building material textures and colors
shall be consistent with the character of
the best examples of "automobile age"
(1 920's through 1950's) buildings in the
area. On side streets east of Traffic Way
adjoining.Village Mixed Use District (D-
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2.4) the building materials, textures and
colors, as well as architectural character
should transition to Historic district
design guidelines and standards,
including elements of both eras.
3. The height, lot coverage and floor to
area ratio of new buildings shall not
exceed the development standards
allowed in Title 16 of the Municipal Code
for the TMU district, unless the project
adjoins the VMU district in which case
those standards may be allowed.
4. To the extent feasible, original
structures and materials, and
architectural details should be integrated
into project design and retained,
renovated, or replaced with materials
and features that match or reflect the
original design.
5. Construction materials should be
compatible with those used on adjacent
developments. New buildings should
incorporate traditional materials, but
should not attempt, or pretend to be
historic. Victorian period details should
not be used when not in context with the
building. -
6. The number of colors used on a
building or project should be kept to a
minimum, to include a base color, trim
color and accent colors.
7. Color and materials samples shall be
submitted as part of the permittiqg
process. The use of limited florescent,
"neonn or "day-glon colors on building
facades may be allowed if used to
depict the "automobile age" era.
Signs
Signs shall be architecturally integrated,
meet all requirements of the
Development Code and the provision of
these guidelines and standards. If a
conflict exists, the most restrictive
requir,ements shall apply.
However, because of the unique nature,
multiple functions and special
characteristics of the combination of
new and used car, truck and/or other
vehi~le and related retail and accessory
uses, the approval of Minor Use Permits
or Conditional Use Permits may include
design exceptions including height, size
and total area of signage allowed.
1. Color and materials samples shall be
submitted as part of the permitting
process. The use of limited florescent,
"neonn or "day-glon colors on building
facades may be allowed if used to
depict the "automobile agen era.
2. Signs should be located
symmetrically in relation to fa~ade bays
and should not obstruct architectural
features of the building.
3. Wall signs should be'located above
the entry to the building to better relate
to pedestrian traffic.
4. Window and door signs should be
applied where they will not obstruct
visibility.
5. Signs on awnings or canopies
should be placed where they may be
seen by pedestrians as well as by
passing traffic.
8. Color palettes should be compatible
with those of adjoining buildiqgs.
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Examples of Architectural Elements
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Example of a fa~ade that incorporates
Streamline-Modern style architecture
Example of art deco inspired architecture:
Former Volkswagen Showroom Building (circa
1937),
Maple and Olympic Boulevard, South Beverly
Hills
'~~~ical art deco inspired architecture:
Greyhound Depot in Ohio (courtesy Andrew
Wood)
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Station Way
Purpose of this Design Overlay
District
The primary purposes of this district are
to encourage the use of design that will
complement the neighboring Village .
districts and provide a transition
between these districts and the Traffic
Way corridor. The predominant design
for the Station Way area are wood-sided
or smooth plaster single and two-story
structures with green ribbed metal roofs
as depicted by the Village Promenade.
Special Considerations
A Concept Enhancement Plan is
included in Attachment "A" to facilitate
. the goals for the district. The Plan
shows areas planned for visitor serving
uses and shared parking.
1. ~oltheast of the intersection of
E. Grand Avenue and Freeway
101, on the parcel behind the
Chevron Station (APN
007,481,006) permitted use shall
be limited to visitor serving uses,
and related accessory uses.
All other Permitted uses and Minor Use
Permitted uses shall be considered
subject to Conditional Use Permit,
including a finding that visitor services is
not feasible due to site specific building
and/or property configuration and
conditions.
2. A shared parking facility should
be considered at the interior
portion of the parcels located at
208, 210 and 21 6 Traffic Way
(APNs 007-483-41,42 and 7).
Site Design
1. All new projects or renovations shall
adhere to site development standards of
the Development Code.
2. Buildings and sales uses shall be
oriented to the public street while
storage, parkirrg and accessory uses
shall be oriented away from the street to
interior areas of the site.
3. All accessory structures including off-
street parking, service buildings and
enclosures for service areas, trash
containers or outdoor storage shall be
designed as part of the overall project or
building.
4. Landscaping should retain existing
trees and add feature areas or strips of
planting to achieve screening and
softening of structures and parking and
highlight pedestrian walkways and
public areas. Street trees shall be
incorporated where functional circulation
will not be obstructed.
5. Streetscape improvements shall
conform to the established sidewalk
paving, lighting and street furniture,
fixture and feature designs approved by
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the City.
6. The desired configurations and
locations for off-street parking lots, in
order of preference, are:
a. Shared double loaded aisle to side
or rear of building partially on-site
and partially off-site on
neighboring parcels.
.b: Single or double loaded aisle in
front of building(s) with substantial
landscaping.
c. Shared off-site or public krking
. lot within 200 feet.
Building Design
Materials and Colors
1. Buildings shall be one or two story,
horizontally massed, and small to
moderate scale structures, with
pedestrian features evident from public
streets, particularly Station Way.
On the east side of station Way the
established materials, textures and
colors of the existing buildings shall be
utilized or reflected in the building, ' .
landscape and signage designs.
2. The height, lot coverage and floor to
area ratio of new buildings shall not
exceed the development standards
allowed in Title 16 of the Municipal Code
for the VMU district.
3. To the extent feasible, original
structures and materials, and
architectural details should be integrated
into project design and retained,
renovated, or replaced with materials
and features that match or reflect the
original design.
developments. New buildings should
incorporate traditional materials and
reflect agrarian features.
5. The number of colors used on a
building or project should be three or
fewer, to include a base color, trim color
and single accent color.
6. Color and materials samples shall be
submitted as part of the ARC process.
The use of florescent, "neonn or "day-
glon colors is not appropriate.
7.Color palettes should be compatible
with those of adjoining buildings.
Signs
Signs shall meet .all requirements of the
Developmeht Code and the provision of
these guidelines and standards. If a
conflict exists, the most' restrictive
requirements shall apply unless
otherwise approved by ARC.
1. Color and materials samples shall be
submitted as part of the ARC process.
The use of florescent, "neonn or "day-
glo" colors is not appropriate.
2. Signs should not obstruct
-architectural features of the building.
3. Wall signs should be located above
the entry to the building to better relate
to pedestrian traffic.
4. Nndow and door signs should be
applied where they will not obstruct
visibility.
5. Signs on awnings or canopies
should be placed where they may be
seen by pedestrians as well as by
passing traffic.
4. Construction materials should be
compatible with those used on adjacent
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