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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2004-051 RESOLUTION NO. 2004-051 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ATASCADERO APPROVING GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT 2004-0012, AMENDING THE LAND USE, OPEN SPACE AND CONSERVATION ELEMENT AND THE HOUSING ELEMENT OF THE ATASCADERO GENERAL PLAN PERTAINING TO THE REGULATION OF SECONDARY RESIDENTIAL UNITS General Plan LOC Element Amendment Cycle 3 WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council at a regular meeting held on March 23, 2004 initiated a General Plan Amendment process to expand the allowable areas for secondary residential units; and, WHEREAS, California Government Code Section 65852.2, mandates that cities permit second units in residential zoning; and, WHEREAS, the City recognizes opportunities to implement certain policies and programs of the Atascadero General Plan housing element providing for and regulating second units; and, WHEREAS, expansion of the allowable areas for second units is intended to expand housing opportunities for very-low, low and moderate-income and/or elderly households by increasing the number of rental units available within existing neighborhoods; and, WHEREAS, second units are intended to provide livable housing at lower cost while providing greater security, companionship and family support for the occupants; and, WHEREAS, Section 15282(i) of California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) provides for a Statutory Exemption for the adoption of regulations for second units; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Atascadero, at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on Tuesday, May 18, 2004, studied and considered General Plan Amendment 2003-0007 and recommended approval to the City Council, and, WHEREAS, the Atascadero City Council, at a duly noticed Public Hearing held on Tuesday, June 22, 2004, studied and considered General Plan Amendment 2003-0007, and, NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED,by the City Council of the City of Atascadero City of Atascadero Resolution No.2004-051 Page 2 of 4 SECTION 1. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION 1. The proposed project has been determined to qualify for a Statutory Exemption for the adoption of regulations for second units consistent with Section 15282(i) of California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). SECTION 2. FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL. The City Council finds as follows: 1. The proposed amendment is in conformance with the adopted General Plan Goals, Policies, and Programs and the overall intent of the General Plan to provide additional forms of affordable housing. SECTION 3. APPROVAL. The City Council approves the following General Plan Amendments: 1. Exhibit A: General Plan LOC Element Text Amendment LOC Policy 2.1.7. 2. Exhibit B: General Plan HOS Element Text Amendment HOS Policy 3.1.2. On motion by Council Member O'Malley and seconded by Council Member Clay, the foregoing Resolution is hereby adopted in its entirety on the following roll call vote: AYES: Council Members Clay, O'Malley, Scalise NOES: Council Member Pacas and Mayor Luna ABSENT: None ADOPTED: June 22,2004 CI OF ATASC RO By: �-- r. Geo e Luna,Mayor ATTEST: tA , Marcia McClure Torgerson, C.M. City Clerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: Roy A. Hanley, City Attorney Thomas R. Gibson , Interim City Attorney (as of July 1 , 2004) City of Atascadero Resolution No.2004-051 Page 3 of 4 Exhibit A: General Plan LOC Element Text Amendment Policy LOC 2.1.7. Goid.LQ!qZ Preserve residential neighborhoods and the winding tree-lined mature of the street and road system Policy 2.1: Ensure that now development is compatible with existing and surrounding neighborhoods. Prowants: 1. Require that the appearance,mass and scale of mufti-family development is compatible with adjacent single-family neighborhoods. 2. Develop standards and procedures to allow the Planning Commission to grant up to a 15%density bonus for attached mufti-family project of exceptionally high design quality through the Conditional Use Permit process. 3. Update Public Works standards for roadways to provide for street trees and landscaping consistent with the community's rural character. 4, Aflowfor aftemate road standards in rural areas in order to minimize grading and tree removals. 5. Do not allow single-family planned developments on prime multi-family sites with all of the following characteristics: a) urea greater than two acres b) SJ=less than 10% c) Id"or collector street frontage d) VAWhJM#WAAis appropriate formult4amily development. 6, Require Conditional Use Permit approval for social establishments,including senior citizen facilities,in residential areas. T Residential second units shall be Rermitted in all single-family residential difAricts consistent with the reguirements of the zoning ordinance. 'Questhouses,and gEAnny.unds"shall be conaidergd sgcond unitg&E Ourgoseg gf illWing building permits and collecting capital facility impact fees dsttiaZ.-The coastwatiop of now quesshallses shall be pwhibAed!a all waideatial land 4.1 PAI City of Atascadero Resolution No.2004-051 Page 4 of 4 Exhibit B: General Plan HOS Element Text Amendment Policy HOS 5.1.2. Goal HUS 3: Ensure that an adequate amount of rental housing exists. Policy 3.1: Ensure that the proportion of low and moderate rental housing is not significantly reduced. Programs: 1. Continue to work with non-profit agencies,such as the County Housing Authority and Peoples'Self-Help Housing,to convert existing units for low-and-moderate income families using available programs such as CDBG. Responsible Agency: CDD,Redevelopment Agency Timeframe: Ongoing Quantified Objective: 2 very low income units per year 2. Adopt an ordinance that would conditionally allow second units in the SF _v land :all single-family zoning districts. a. I ats shall he aminim um ofI-acre nat Units he s.,ha r-.,gt toeMaximum squam fngtage of@00 square f;ef GAG Ggvwrad narLina spageshall hen ..idad o. The iA4 shall he amhiliaGtidrally rompa%ibla with the primary PesidoRra. h- A. use pa Fmit app FG"al shall be ra qui r- f`--Msthai-ises shall he nrahibitad in the CFD_V lend Responsible Agency: CDD,Planning Commission,City Council Timeframe: 2003-2004 Quantified Objective: 3 very low income units per year 3. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to conditionally allow multi-family residential in General Commercial land use designations and to allow mixed-use developments. Responsible Agency: CDD,Planning Commission,City Council Timeframe: 2003 Quantified Objective: 3 very low income units per year 4 j jpl;gpQ,g units per year 4. Amend the Zoning Ordinance to calculate maximum allowable densities in multi- family districts based an dwelling units,instead of bedrooms Responsible Agency: CDD,Planning Commission,City Council