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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolutions 89-327 N.C.S. 10/16/1989Resolution No. 89-327 N ~.s. of the City of Petaluma, California CERTIFYING, APPROVING AND ADOPTING THE FINAL ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT FOR THE BAYWOOD VILLAGE SHOPPING CENTER WHEREAS, the California Environmental Quality Act of 1970, as amended, provides that all local agencies shall prepare, or cause to be prepared by contract, and certify the adoption of an Environmental Impact Report prepared in the manner therein provided on any project intended to be carried out or approved, which may have a significant effect on the environment; and, WHEREAS, the Draft Environmental Impact Report for the Baywood Village Shopping Center was published in March 1989, and; WHEREAS, the Planning Commission after .noticed public hearings held on April 25th and May 23rd, 1989, recommended that the Environmental Impact Report be forwarded to the City Council for final certification together with comments made at the public hearing and responses thereto: NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Council of the City of Petaluma that the documents comprising the Final Environmental Impact Report, and written comments received thereon and the responses thereto, together with a list of persons, organizations and public agencies commenting and comments received thereon and the responses thereto, are hereby determined to constitute the Final Environmental Impact Report for the Baywood Village Shopping Center; and, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED THAT, the City Council of the City of Petaluma does hereby certify and approve said Final Environmental Impact Report and in connection with this approval makes the following findings pursuant to State and Local Guidelines 1, The Final Environmental Impact Report for the Baywood Village Shopping Center adequately evaluates the project's impact upon the environment and has been completed in accordance with the California 1 HES. v~.........._g.q._.3.2.7 v.cs. Environmental Quality Act and in accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of said Act prescribed by the State of California Secretary of Resources and with the Local Guidelines implementing the California Environmental Quality Act adopted by the Council of the City of Petaluma; 2. The City Council has reviewed and considered the information in said Final Environmental Impact Report; and that qualified consultants have prepared the Final Environmental Impact Report: and the City Council has reviewed the environmental documents applicable to the recommended project; 3, The Final Environmental Impact Report adequately describes possible alternatives to the proposed project, as well as all significant irreversible environmental changes which would be involved in the proposed action should it be implemented; 4. The Final Environmental Impact Report adequately describes the cumulative and long-term effects of the proposed project which might adversely affect the state of the environment; 5. The Final Environmental Impact Report adequately addresses the growth inducing impacts of the proposed project. 6, The Final Environmental Impact Report for the project includes a thorough review of potentially significant adverse environmental effects and proposes mitigation measures to lessen or eliminate said effects. Said effects, the requisite findings and explanation of the rationale for each finding, pursuant to Section 15091 of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines as Amended, and the mitigation measures required of the project to substantially lessen or eliminate said effects along with identified impacts are presented below: a. Potential impacts to Traffic and Circulation were identified as follows 2 Reso. 89-327 N.C.S. 1. Increased traffic volumes both in the general vicinity and on adjacent roadway systems. 2. Level of service at intersections. 3. Cumulative impacts associated with #1 and #2 above. 4. Adequacy of on-site parking. 5. Internal circulation system. 6. Access patterns. 7. Pedestrian/bike access. 8. Nearby residential living environments. The above impacts will be substantially lessened by the following measures which will be incorporated into the project: 1. Project participation in or responsibility for the following specific off-site public roadway improvements a. Proportionate share of Lakeville Highway and 101 interchange-signalize northbound ramp intersection; left turn pocket for on-ramp; coordination of signal system; widen Lakeville Highway. b. Changes to Baywood Drive lane configuration (restriping) . 2. Project participation in or responsibility for the following intersection improvements: a. Second left turn lane for vehicles turning left from Lakeville Highway onto Baywood Drive. b. Restriping of Baywood Drive south leg at McDowell Boulevard to provide a left turn pocket for vehicles traveling north on Baywood. 3 . Provision of parking at a ratio of four spaces per 1, 000 gross sq.ft. of building. 4. Completion of on-site circulation system improvements 3 89-327 N.C.S. a. Widen service entrance driveway(s). b. Redesign of parking/landscape areas (southern portion of site) to allow for large turning radii of trucks. c. Restrictions on truck traffic as deemed necessary by staff. 5. Completion of on and off-site pedestrian/bike system improvements a. Improve existing sidewalk along Baywood. b. Pedestrian walkways from (a) to center. c. Provision of bicycle path and bicycle racks. B , The following potential adverse impacts relative to Public Services were identified 1. Cumulative impact to police services responding to traffic and accidents, shoplifting, vandalism, loitering and robberies. 2. Cumulative impact to fire protection services responding to structure fires. The above listed impacts will be substantially lessened by incorporation of the following measures into the project. 1. Incorporation within the center of design features to minimize the potential for vandalism and crime. 2. Installation of a fire sprinkler system in entire center. C. The following impacts relative to Visual Factors were identified: 1. Potential visual impact for motorists travelling on US 101, which is elevated above the project site. 4 Reso. 89-327 N.C.S. 2. Potential visual impact as seen from Lakeville Highway, and from Baywood Drive . 3. Potential visual, light and glare impacts to surrounding residents. 4. Visual outdoor impacts resulting from storage and display of merchandise; recycling facilities; and litter. The above-listed impacts will be lessened by incorporation of the following measures into the project: 1. Increase the size of the landscape areas to a minimum of fifteen percent of the total site area by reducing building and/or parking and driveway areas . 2. Provide more landscaped area along Baywood Drive and Lakeville Highway to adequately screen the parking lots with berms and shrubs. 3. Increase the building setbacks from the side and rear boundaries of the site and include a landscaped area along the northwestern and western boundary of the site where none is currently indicated . 4. Special design consideration shall be given to the roof areas of the proposed project. Careful placement and visual screening of roof top mechanical equipment will be required. 5. Since the back of the project would be visible to neighborhood residents, as well as to motorists on US 101, particular design attention will be paid to these back elevations . 6. The site plan must specifically address the visual impacts of provision for potential outdoor activities and functions. These include, but are not limited to, cart storage/return, and exterior merchandise storage and/or sales, and recycling facilities. 5 Reso. 89-327 N.C.S. 7. The applicant shall submit a litter control plan and a landscape maintenance plan as part of the use permit application. 8. Signage and lighting shall be designed to minimize light and glare intrusion to surrounding residential areas. D. The following potential adverse Noise impacts were identified: 1. Potential noise impacts on surrounding residents from on-site noise sources (parking lot and loading dock activity, truck deliveries, fixed sources of mechanical equipment) . 2. Potential for noise impacts on adjacent residential neighborhoods during construction phases . The above impacts will be substantially lessened by incorporation of the following measures into the project: 1. Relocation of loading dock (with accompanying changes to truck circulation) away from adjoining residents . 2. Installation of a soundwall prior to construction. 3. Restrictions on hours of construction and later on hours of deliveries . 4. Controls on and monitoring of construction and mechanical equipment . E. The following impacts relative to Hydrology and Drainage were identified 1. The existing on-site open drainage channels would be displaced by the proposed development. The covering of most of the proposed nine acre site with impervious surfaces (building roofs, 6 Reso. 89-327 N.C.S. parking lots, driveways and sidewalks) would increase the amount of stormwater run-off from the project site. The above identified impacts will be substantially lessened by incorporation of the following measures into the project: 1. The project sponsor shall do the following a. Prepare a site drainage plan to replace existing open channels and provide for the additional storm water runoff. Payment of a fee, based on estimated run-off, under provisions of Ordinance 1647 (March 17, 1986) will be required. b. Coordinate site drainage work with the Sonoma County Water Agency and the City of Petaluma Public Works Department. Provide storm drainage inlet structures to the flood control channel as required by the Sonoma County Water Agency. Use the Agency manual, Flood Control Design Criteria, in design of these structures. c. Design changes to the proposed plan will decrease the amount of impervious surface by increasing the areas of landscaping. F. The following impacts relative to Public Health and Safety have been identified: 1. Potential soils and groundwater contamination due to the sites former use as a gas station. The above impacts will be substantially lessened by incorporation of the following measures into the project: 1. The applicant will be required to work with County and State 7 REso. 89-327 N.C.S. regulatory agencies, the Sonoma County Public Health Department and the Regional Water Quality Control Board in order to determine the need for: a . Removal or excavation of soils . b . Groundwater clean-up . 2. Install one additional monitoring well northwest of the former tank locations . 3. Sample the monitoring wells for petroleum hydrocarbon constituents on a quarterly basis for the next year,. 4. During demolition of the existing building, remove the waste oil tank and collect and analyze soil samples from beneath this tank in accordance with state and local regulations. If soil or groundwater contamination is found, a plan to address the contamination will be prepared at that time. G. Impacts on Air Quality and Geology, Soils and Siesmicity were determined not to be significant . reso.baywood.village / resoll Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (d~c~ meet on the ....16th....-...... day of .............October..............------......-., 19...~~, by e following vote: L.'~` ~ ""~ it A orney AYES: Tencer, Woolsey, Cavanagh, Balsahw, Davis, Vice Mayor Sobel, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: 0 ABSENT: _-,. ATTEST: ...- ... ..- -... ........................ . ............ City Clerk Gbuncil File--.-...8 .......................... CA 10-85 ~ Res. No.B.~~.. .3.27........... N.C.S.