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I a 'AL g I Oily of Petaluma California 11\ie.�.Bn'Y`�tlm� MAY 1'.6 2013 .N E 0 C ° 1 City Board; Commission and Corrimfftee Application U City.Clerk,'s .bfficel CITY,CLERK H �85$ 11 English Streef•.=Pefaluma, GA 94952. 707,.778!4360 •acityclerk@a'.petaluma. - i Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the to a a •tf � completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office Cityl a of Petaluma, 1 1 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please, call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petalumo.co. us. `Name: C 0 Marianne kambur v Home Address,aCity,:Stotecand Zi0.Code3, v i 531 Laurel Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Ph6ne' (If ap06fnted; do"you'want ihis;bumber.to be ovailoble1o4he public?) ❑ YES 9 NO (707 ) 762 _6544 Do,you'live�within'the Petalumd.City,limis?• W YES ❑ NO Are you d'.registered voter in Petaluma?' 1; ❑® YES ❑ NO E _Mail: (If appointed,,do,yoO Wobf this address;td4e available,'to the,publi0) YES' ❑, NO kambur If'so;;for how'long? if'so for how long? (.s,bcglobal.net 30 Years 30 Years a Board; 4tdminission;�or'Committee, of�lnterest`. .Note:,io'serve on,the Senior,Advisory Committee,,you must,be at leoit 55;years;of I 3UIl,.,et! Rsesc:,a::..; CaA4A44ee N(k Recreation, Music & Parks Commission Senior Advisory Committee Have,you-attended a -meeting ofthis;or other City bodies? W YES ❑ NO Present` Employer:; St. Anthony of Padua Church 1000 Cambridge Street .NOvato,.CA_94947 415-883-2177 Job Title: Parish Secretary If not appointed toyoVfirst choice,,.are'you;willing to serve on otherCity Boards; Commissions, orCommiftees?'If, so which? Yes. I would be proud to serve on any Board, Commission or Committee appointed to. Have you,served on, interviewed, or applied'for thivor other City bodies previously? ❑ YES ❑! NO Previous Governmental Bodies/Elective nfficesayou have{served, Position/gffii:e Held.and Datgs" N/A 2 Civic or,Cha-ritable Organization to:whicH,you,have belonged, .P.ositlon/ditce�Held,,and Dates:. St. Vincent de Paul Parents and Friends Organization President June 1999 to June 2005 What'',Special Infe.rests%Skills/Talents would you bring toIhis B.oard,40mmission,,6r Committee?. I think I would bring a history of living in Petaluma for 30 years with all of the changes and development/growth - both good and bad - that I have seen over those years. I live in a 90 year old home on the west side of the city. Keeping my home to its original dignity has kept me informed on the needs and requirements of historical structures in Petaluma. Having just turned 55 years old in April 2013 1 feel that being on the Senior Advisory Committee might bring a fresh perspective of the °y_ounger' _seniors and meeting the needs of the upcoming Baby Boomer Generation. College;,,Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Majoi•Subjecti Datesl..Degree/Ddfe): I graduated from San Francisco State University with a degree in Liberal Studies, January 1981 California State Teaching Credential, June 1981 3 06 a Special Awards or'Recoanition Received: PIe,-ase'state.reaso_ns,why you'want to become�a member of this, Board;.Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives -you would,bbe working&toward-cWa rr erriberof this,ad4i5ory. body. Now that my children have grown I have more time to be involved, in organizations. I feel that I would be committed to any Committee that'you would assign me to and I would work with .the other members and the City to the best of my ability. I feel that,after 30 years in Petaluma I, do know quite a few people and I am a little familiar with how the City is run and I definitely have an allegiance to my home town and a commitment to make it the best city to live in. 12 Is theie.dn"y'otherUrifortnation that you feefwould;be useful to the,CitylCouncii,in,!reviewiiig your application? I am very good at listening to people and their needs. I am great at multi -tasking. I am very committed to the causes that I work for. Are+y`ou d`ssociated,with any Organization/Employmentthdt.migtit,berdeemed a,conflici of;liiterest in.performin_ g your duties if appoirited,to this position? ❑ YES 0 NO :Ifryes, pleasestate name, of; Organization%Employment: ,Pity policydirects�all appointed, advisory'body'members nofto vote .on matters,wheie there.exists,a-potentiat,conHict of iriierest; Nloiild;you"be willing to abstainfrom voting if such,a conflict7arises? How did .you hear'about this opening? Applicant's Signature r devised October 11, 2012 / Q YES ❑ NO E-mail update from the Argus Courier Date /% AD/3 5 Ai City of Petaluma, California E o O ,UN 1 City Board, Commission and Committee Application a CO G City Clerk's Office \I d '86a G\V nglisti Street • Petaluma, CA 94952 a,7..07.778.4360 • cityclerk@ci,petaluma.ca.us Q 4) u C = i Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form Q completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office City d of Petaluma, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please y" call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.co. us. 0) Name: •_ Annee Booker Knight Home Address,:Gity,'St_ate and Zip Code: 202 Dana St., Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: -(If appointed, do you want this nurriber to.be available to the public?) ❑ YES ❑® NO (707 ) 338 _7051 Do you' live within the Petaluma City limits? ® YES ❑ NO Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? ® YES ❑ NO E-Mail: (if appointed, do you want this address to be available to the public?) ❑ YES R NO abookerknight. gmal1.com If so, for how long? If so, for how long? 1 .Board, Commission, or Committee, of Interest: Note:_'To serve on the Senior Advisory Committee, you must be at least 55 years or age. Petaluma Public Art Committee LHave you attended a meeting.of this,or other City bodies? ❑® YES ❑ NO P,resent;Einployer. Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center Job Title: Exhibit Manager and designer If hot appointed to your first choice, are you willing to serve on other City Boards, Commissions, or Committees? If so which? Have you served on, interviewed,.or applied for this or other City bodies previously? ❑® YES ❑ NO Previous; Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you have served, Position/Office Held and Dates: Petaluma Public Art Committee 7/1/2009-6/30/2013 OA Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Board of Parent Teacher Association, Valley Vista Elementary, Vice President 2013-2014 Board of Parent Teacher Association, Valley Vista Elementary, Secretary 2012-2013 American Association of Museums, general member, 2002 to present California Association of Museum, general member, 2002 to present What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to this Board, Commission, or Committee? To the public art committee I will continue to bring my knowledge and experience of serving on the committee for the past 4 years and as a professional working in the arts. My experience is with designing exhibits from concept to installation, contracting art loans, insurance, and project management of a wide range of arts projects. I am familiar with grant writing and process for moving projects from start to finish. As one of the key contributors to the Petaluma Public Art Master Plan and Ordinance Changes, I will continue to be a proponent for_improving,the public art. corn mittee's-visual _presence.on website, with developer brochures, and in communication with our appointed city liaison and to offer the committee continuity as a pro -active member. College, Professional, Vocational Schools Attended (Major Subject, Dates,Degree/Date): M.A., Museum Studies — John F. Kennedy University, Orinda, CA, 2001 B.A., History and Minor, Women Studies — University of Colorado, Boulder, CO,1998 Petaluma High School, 1993 Special Awards or Recognition Received: No More Room at the Inn: A Handbook and Resource Guide to Off -Site Storage for Art Museums, Published by American Association of Museums, 2009 School for Scanning, Northeast Document Conservation Center, Getty Museum, Los Angeles, CA , 6/2002 RC-AAM recognition for Master's Project Considering Off -Site Storage for US Art Museums, 2001 Ted Greenberg'Award for Excellence in Collections Management, JFKU, 2001 / WMA Wanda Chin Professional Development Scholarship, 2001 s RC-AAM Margaret A. Willard Memorial Scholarship, 2000 Please state reasons why you want to becorrfe,ci member'of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as a member of this advisory body: As one of the key contributors to the Petaluma Public Art Master Plan and Ordinance Changes, I am very excited to begin some meaningful public art projects for the City of Petaluma. I will continue to provide continuity to the public art committee in implementing the master plan. With money now in our reserve, a few of my objectives will be to see the committee outline doable goals for the coming year: improving the public art committee's visual presence on website with images and text for our public artworks, update the current Developer Brochures for the city, assist with a public art forum at the Petaluma Art Center, site a location for public art, and continue to work with our appointed city liaison. look forward to a re -appointment to the Public Art Committee. Thank you. Annee Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Aregyou associated with any Organization_/Employrent that might be deemed a conflict of Interest inperforming your duties if appointed to.tFis position? ❑ YES ® NO If yes, please state name of Organization/Employment: City policy directs all appointed, advisory body members not to vote_ on matters where there exists a potential conflict of Interest. Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? 19 YES ❑ NO How,did you hear about this opening? -current member for the Public Art Committee and I saw the listing in local newspapers Applicant's Signature Date Annee Booker Knight 6/7/2013 Revised October 11, 2012 I RECEIVI SAL a JUN I U zoll aOq City of Petaluma, California CITY CLEt' City Board', Commission and Committee Application City Clerk's Office '85$ 11. English Street • Petaluma, CA 94952. 707.778.4360 • citycle.rk-@ci.petaluma.ca.us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commission's, or Committees. Please fill out the to! completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's Office C of Petaluma, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, plea) call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerkCci.petaluma.co.us. Name: (4ohn) Terry Kosewic .- - - ress',iCity;,State and'Zi' HomerAdd ` z _..p'Code: 826 D Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Phone: (If appointed, do you want this number to be available to the public?). YES - ❑ NO E-Mail: (If Appointed, do you;want,this address t&6e;avdilable to _ tithe public?)' ElYES': 'El 'NO (707 ) 291 _ 1505 Do you live.wit-himthe Petaluma'City,limits?- W YES ❑ NO Are=you:a registered voter in Petaluma? 9 YES ❑ NO terry (. kozyhomes.com If so, for.how long? If so, for how long? 35 Years 35 Years t �C6 o U Board, Commission, or Committee, of,lnterest: Note: To serve on. the Senior Advisory Committee, you must be at least 55 years of age. Planning Commission ,Have you attended a meeting of this or, other. City bodies? - YES ❑ NO Pr I esent`''Employer " Self (Kozy Homes) Job ,Title: Owner If not appointed to your first choice, are you willing to serve on - other City Boards,, Commissions, 'or Committees? If so which? Rrs -Have,you served on, interviewed, omgpplied;for-this or other 'City -bodies previously? , YES ❑ NO Previous,Governmental Bodies/Elective Offices you,'have served, Positibn/911fice Held and Dates: 1985 General Plan Update (Transportation Committee) 1996 - 2003 CPSP Committee Member Attended most citizen workshops for the 2005 General Plan SPARC Committee Member 1991- 2010 (16 Years total) Planning Commission 2005 - 2007 Historic Planning Commission (for Heritage Homes) 2010 to Present 2 00 Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, Position/Office Held, and Dates: Heritage Homes, 1978 to present, Board Member 20+ years, President twice, currently Treasurer since 2006 Completed 1996-97 Chamber of Commerce Leadership Class Charter, member of the St. Vincent's Council Knights of Columbus Very active in the Redwood Empire Cursillio since 2001. What Special Interests/Skills/Talents would you bring to,this'Board,,Commission, or Committee? I have;over 50 years in the Construction Industry specializing in saving buildings usually thought,to be slated for the wrecking ball. I own7rySanage 5 buildings in Petaluma that were built prior to 1915, and have an innate working knowledge of what is required to restore and maintain historic buildings. Therefore I also know and understand both sides of the planning process which gives me a unique awareness and respect of the responsibilities and the effects of the Planning Commissions decisions. College; Prof es_sional,-Vocational Schools Attended (Major'Subject, Dates; Degree/Date): 2 Year degree in Construction Technology and Architectural Engineering Technology from City College of San Francisco, 1971. Attended San Francisco State from 1971 to 1978 when I moved to Petaluma. — — 3 Special Awards or Recognition Received: None that would apply here. Please state. reasons why.you want -to, become a, memberof.this,Board, Commission or'Committee_, including what specific o6fectives=you.would be viorking.toward as a member of this advisory.bodf : In:my past terms with SPARC many wonderful projects -came through to us and the work that we accomplished was exciting and I would like to. resume helping this commission continue aiding prospective projects, maintaining the visual integrity of the diverse neighborhoods of Petaluma, and in coming up with solutions that will work best for all involved. My deep concern for the Historic and Architectural°integrity that. Petaluma has, is what has kept me so involved with Heritage. Homes of, Petaluma all these.years, 3 CO Cq Is there any other information that you feel would be useful to the City Council in reviewing your application? Are„you;associated'with any Organization/Employment that might'be :deemed -a conflict of interest in.performing your,duties if appointed to this position? 9 YES ❑ NO If yes, please state name of Organization/.Empioy''me-nt: ° In the past I have worked on projects that came before the commission and had to recuse myself. City policy directs alC,appointed, advisory body members,not-to vote on _matters,where there existvapotential;conflict'of interest Would you'be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises?' ❑� YES ❑ NO How;.did;you hedr,about this opening. email Applicant's Signature Date Joh os wic 5/22/13 Revis d October 11, 2012 5 City':ofPeidh ma;.Gal f& ia., fSupole .mentah,,Questionnaire� For ,a5$' Pla_nnin Commission Candidates Please return completed questionnaire -to the Office of the City Clerk, 1 I English:Street, Petaluma, CA,94952 Name: (John) Terry Kosewic r Home address; City, State, Zip'. r 826 D St Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: l Work Phone: Cell : 707-291-1505 707-778-3500 Please print or type your answers, to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. Hayeyouu attended,any.of'the following meetings? r. „ Planning Commission OrientationTSession YES ❑ NO Date: Don't Remember Planning Commission Meeting © YES ❑ NO Date: May 28, 2013 Whatdo you think qualities you,to servenn'•the Planning, Commission?' I have over 50 years in the Construction Industry specializing in saving buildings usually thought to be slated for the wrecking ball. I own/manage 5 buildings,in Petaluma that were built prior to 1915, and have an innate working knowledge of what is required to restore and,maintain historic buildings. Therefore I also know and uhderstand.both--sides of the planning process which gives me.a unique awareness and respect of the responsibilities and the effects of the Planning Commissions decisions. Page I l 3q M6t,dd you see as?the"besVgytbps,lboth;lona.and short ,.term, for economicidevglopment in "Petaluma?' For the long term; I support the Chamber of Commerce's Mission Statement: "Support and improve a healthy business community in order to enhance the quality ofJife:in the greater Petaluma area"..For the short term J would embrace the current Economic Study that Petaluma has developed as a basis for future development; otherwise we would end up with a careless road map to the future. I "Imagine yourself. as a visitor,to Petaluma. What 'do you _see physically; edonomically,'and environmentally as you walk around town? Physically. As I drive into Petaluma during the daytime, I can't help butn'otice all the trees From the freeway I can see more green than houses or roads. The next thing I notice is the tall spires of the,churches and tall silos of the grain elevators This shows our historic relationship to God and agriculture Then, as I drive down the Boulevard, I see a beautiful Old City with an Important downtown core. The Downtown, its history, and The River is what makes Petaluma different than most other cities. The Downtown and the River needs to be protected and embraced to be kept alive. I also see traffic congestion at specific times of the "day,,and on weekends since Peialuma`is now a'Destimation" city. Economically: I no longer see a bedroom community where everyone has to commute to a distant city, but rather an almost fully self sustaining economy of Hi -Tech, small to medium sized manufacturing, a large service industry, and a fair amount of retail. Petaluma is a desirable place to live and work. Petaluma needs to promote itself as "business friendly" and encourage moreincubator style office/commercial buildings and mixed use. Environmentally The efforts of the PBAC are beginning,to be seen with the development of more tricycle lanes and a more pedestrian friendly atmosphere. The increased number of trees along the roadways tends to slow traffic, in the parking lots they provide shade to keep the cars cooler, and altogether they help the atmosphere The GeneralilPlan (Plan),: is the; guiding,,documbrit-and vision .for the City_: ,How would you interpret the policies; and'goals articulated in the plan?'Hdw,flexible would you be and would yowfeel comfortable not approving, specific land uses allowed in the:Plan? The General Plan has to be taken on a case by case'basis. We cannot say that a project muss be approved just because it follows the GP, nor should we deny a project that may be truly needed if it "doesn't follow the GP on one minor detail. Page 2 � 35� dte'.growth'manag`ernent"system,,l5as`6een an,element;of-the°development,°process„in Petaluma;;sirce'.1,972; and"ah Urba Growth Boundary4was adopte&in'1998'to control the pph)ysical;growth oflPetaluma With these„ two major policies In mindi`and_giyen'(he;pressurre for ongoingigrowthfduring the next decade:or"so,.whot,Pwo, or- ,three. 'pohcies and prog ams would you promote ta,protect tlie�,historia, culturdl, and physical aspects ofr I will promote "pedestrian friendly" architecture, landscaping, and pathways throughout all of Petaluma. I will also work to update the guidelines that preserve the architectural and historic integrity of our city. I will also carefully look at infill projects and see how an increased density will impact the infrastructure. I will do whatever is necessary to promote the well being of Petaluma. Remember, its not just one thing that gives Petaluma its quality of life, its all of us working together and building community that makes Petaluma what it is today How would you address current and1future,.flooding issues for..' Petaluma?. By following the current Army Corp. of Engineers Master Flood Control'gwdelines, and keeping them current with FEMA's latest figures. I would also make sure that any development required to have "zero net fill" maintains a true "zero net fill" policy How t would „you address current and futwre traffic'corigestioh'in �Petafuma? ` By maintaining traffic models with all the latest data, and then VERIFIli the model works, not just assuming it works. By increasing accessibility to mass transportation, bike paths, more spot commercial areas, and more live / work areas so that you can walk to work, such as the Basin Street Theater District, Page 3 13c0 Whdfinfill policies do,you;thinksh_ould`be'adopte`d ii, ignt1of.the Urban Growth Bounddry.passed by theavoters? n 1. - 1... P :.a........._ v ' _ _ .. Proper planning of multistory opportunities; mixed use commercial/residential buildings; 7grann6nits"; and access to all that the code allows, while preserving as much open space as possible. Signature ILL Revised June 1, 2005 Date, Page 4 10 -1 June �; zu" Dear Ms. Cooper. The Board of Heritage Homes of Petal - one year term as our representative, on the Thank,you ,. 7 Robert Girolo President, Heritage Homes of Petaluma :I rule uO cu13 CITY CLERK uma wishes to request,that'John Terrell "Terry" Kosewic serve a I Historical and, CulturafPreservation Committee. i iHistoric& Cultural Preservation Committee .r A Nan Pr*,Orpis o 'Heaver (His 2nd ChOlce) Kosewic, Terry /per 1 ,�Y'. �" aw z�5 �� 7. 3 Crty of�Petaluma; Caltfornia 4 MM 'W MAY,l21 � 1� -� ee, Applicaf-�•y'3` id-tl r rFb�'` 0/� '� a � � x City�Board Commission and`CommiH_ptonr� a� §x^`'����I�F/'�;=.�d'^ 5 11 English Street • Petaluma`r GA-94952 e>707 778 4360 .cityclerki petaluma caws£ lam` 'fC�K ryr y Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, ar Committees. Please fill out the fora completely. If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. 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If you have questions about this form, plea CL call the City Clerk's Office at 707 778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma-ca.us. Name in Roger Leventhal I.i�,:Add s Vpit r4i,s y Stdf6�,66dZ!15'Ci�dii:p. 703 West Street Petaluma, CA 949512 - ,poi6ted,this,nm er to a varlable.to' -the . *i. "A 71 (510) 757 -6848 ll-;'Jlf 6paaiht6d;ydo'yalre , s, to s. beb , _ puwant4his.6d j . 'I-, S�� — 4*2�YES,_._,❑�ANO 'r roger.leventhal@grn-ail.corn .... ... ? ou'WLwthn.the P6tdlUKbJMltSAf;so;jor,ho lon •g. X YES 1:1 NO 14 months 11 ff % ' Are yq�y q..!egisteireclViAer faly. ma Its,oJor, lhowi� long?.,' X YES El NO 13 months Ji not appbirited,to�your'tirst,,dhoi�46,; af�i yoOFwilling to'i'&Ve on, Board,-Cominissicn;'of Commrnmi ee,:o Interest-' 'You �11 - I -r, - 1, , - - , " - i � . , , , - _R�, - - , 1 1 �� � - - other City BodicisCC'oll mm*_is"s`loris, or so i age.,', Plannihg,Commission The Parks or the,Vansit Committees A 4 A-' y66 scirv6d.on;�ifitewiewed; or 6poli6cl for this ave,. ,Hdv'b' eeting of ,ybU�bttehdedb m�n` orotherCity-bodies. C., City. bodies-, ly?, Orevious:, NO : El El YES 'X X YESNO PiisenCtrn),8 yer- 71t Marin County Public*,Works.Flood Control Division Si. Job -Vile. �k — _1Ya411 Senior Engineer in the Watershed Group of Flood Control 2 L� `P.revious Go4einmerital.Bodies/Elective:Otfices y_ - haJe_serve d', Position/,Office, Held a s' I have never held an elected office. I am a member of the State of California Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC) Design Review Board (DRB) since 1997 where I perform.a similar function to the Petaluma Planning Commission for the design review of all significant development and restoration projects along San Francisco Bay requiring a BCDC permit. "f ,,(...., _- � „Cnric or Charitcib Oi a_ niiationrto which ou;have?belon ed,-Position Office Hefdi and,D'aies`., �. 9u. •�,.:- '�F p'tJ'?.'p .: iv :.�2'u'•i, •.. .3.,: J,: _ :•.?..' i5°.,. ... ..e- Sd._..a..«.. j^`. ...� ma`s _h.:'• ... .: .. -.. ._ .. :...x.._.,„.. .._ .._ .... .. ....^. _.. ... ..... a, My primary charitable work has primarily been associated with the restoration of urban creeks andpublic awareness:as to the importance of urban streams for ecology and for connecting people (especially kids) with the outdoors. I have been involved with the Waterways Restoration Institute (WRI) where I was in charge of project design and engineering, and also with Urban Creeks Council (UCC) since 1997. These are sister organizations that.have pion eered.the.science,of.urban.creek,restoration.focusing,on,the Bay Area,but also across.California. Through,this work -[— have given numerous training workshops and developed and implemented many creek restoration projects. I am a current member of the Sonoma County Chapter of Engineers.Without_Borders (EWB) helping to provide,engineering'guidance.for'a water supply project for a poor village in South America. I am a member of several other charitable organizations including.the NorthermCalifornia Geology Society (NCGS) and Americans for Peace Now for many years. ss/mittee?,WhatSpeciaInteret/Sklllo I bring skills gained in over 25 years of professional consulting expertise in site design focusing on the integration of site development design with public trails and the protection of natural resource features such as creeks and wetlands. I have been involved in design review and neighborhood and regional planning efforts in several Bay Area cities and at the County level. Most of my experience is in the private sector working for cities, counties and private developers so I understand the constraints and the realities of site development economics: I ran my own consulting firm for 12 years prior to my current job as a Senior Engineer for the County of Marin Flood Control Division in the Watershed Group overseeing flood control planning studies across Marin County. My particular area of expertise is in the area,of water'resources engineering design and integration of public trails with natural resource protection and flood control. Given the vulnerability, of the Downtown core areas to flooding and potentially to sea level rise, I could help plan out the Cities response to these issues in development projects.before flooding and FEMA become a major constraint to the economic life of the city. I see the Riverfront Plan and SMART train Master Plan as -opportunities to shape the City,and enhance our uniqueness which is:key for economic sustainability and development. ('.know rivers and public trails and access very well'from my design work and I, can work,to ensure that designs enhance the river experience for all. I also have interest in urban in -fill design approaches for neighborhood development as a key element -for building local culture, community diversity'and'as a'vehicle for economic development. In the last decade or two, there has been lots of on the ground studies from many other localities of what works and what hasn't and why. Following the experience of other Cities is useful for deciding how to spend precious tax resources in Petaluma. I have experience on two other Design Review Boards and citizen planning efforts in Berkeley, California so I am experienced in the public.review format. An ability to listen, lots of patience and a sense of humor are always helpful. Note that Lfurther detail -my other experience,and expertise in the attached supplemental answers to Planning Commission applicants. Finally, I might also add that have a professionalbackground in dredging and beneficial reuse of dredged sediments. This may be of use to the Planning, Commission on some level as perhaps site developments propose to use dredged sediments to raise grades for enhancement, flood protection or other reasons. ,,.College, Professional, Vo.catloni3l'Schools. Attended (Major-SubjectDa,tels,:D6greL-/Dat6): MS in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley in 1985 in the department of Hydraulics and Coastal Engineering (Water Resources Engineering). Bachelor's Degree in Geology and Geomorphology from LIC Santa Barbara in 1983. V W. t 'so,*66iavAwards�ov Rec6briltion, R6ceilv'ed-' Registered Civil Engineer State of California. Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) Which is a certification for training in FEMA floodplain management codes,?nd reg z o s. 4t!ti -n . 5 Please state reasons,why you -want to:becoine a membei of this'Board CommissionorCommittee Ilncldding what speck objectives;you would lie working toward as a memberof this ddviso_ry body: I believe the next four years to be an important time to serve on the Planning Commission. The recent past battles over big box retail are mostly over and now the primary challenge is to ensure that in -fill development meets our community goals and vision to the greatest extent possible. Some development is going to happen; but an important function of the Planning Commission is to,make sure development happens in a way that benefits the community and not just the developer. Most developers are guided by their own.site specific economic interests so the planning commission can be an important voice for the City to ensure that larger community interests are served. I want to be a "member of the Planning Commission first and foremost to maintain and enhance the many cultural charms of the City and sense of uniqueness of place that brought.us all to Petaluma to.live. But.l also want -to improve and open up the areas around the River and Work to build neighborhoods and,a diverse and vibrant City core. As the economy continues to recover from the 2007 recession there will be increasing pressure fiom.developers to build and build,quickly regain their financial health,following-several lean,years.'This change in the overall Bay Area:economy,presents both challenges-and;opportunitiesto the City and Planning Commission to work with Developers to bring these projects into realityina way that is consistent with the goals and visions of the General Plan and other specific area plans. A major objective for me is to work on the riverfront development plans and integration of future projects, such -as the SMART train station with the Petaluma River as well as urban in -fill projects. Given my expertise in riverfront restoration and development, I am particularly interested in the development opportunities along the River and infegrating'public access and river revitalization as a key engine to the economic development to the City. The SMART Train Master Plan is a very well developed and working to get it implemented may be the subject of the upcoming Planning Commission agenda. Given theeliminationof Redevelopment Agencies in California means that bringing the SMART Train Master Pfan,(as well as the other Iocal,Plans) into being will require cooperation with private developers and the strong but fair input and review of the Planning Commission..) would like to be part of the redevelopmentof these significant areas of the City. The planning commission can help to ensure that developmentalong the river and aroundthe train station retain the real char m:and.character of tI e'City,including keeping alive the'workinghistory,of the River. Many -of -these ideas are already in the SMART Train Master ,Plan and,Smart Code changes and I think that work is great and now just needs to be brought forward. My goal for serving on the board would be to,help promote this type of development.,) would even personally support more innovative and bolder designs then in the SMART Master'Plan for the restaurants, music venues and cafes that bring the public people right up to the water's edge, since that connectiowis so important for people to experience. What we have learned through the design review process for BCDC is that excessive codes and rules tend'to"produce a uniformity of design as developers simply provide safe but boring designs that they feel is needed to get a permit, but that:manyof the best,loved places along the Bay edge (i.e. Tiburon or Sausalito) occasionally "break" the design rules in the public interest. We need to be, allow smart architects some ability to express boldness and uniqueness of design for our more important public venues even if that means giving exemptions. or variances to some generic planning policy or non -safety code requirement. All great designs are somewhat controversial at first (before they become iconic) so I would like to make sure interesting design doesn't get lost in the public process of pleasing everyone. A second major objective for me is to focus on in -fill to make sure that we do these types of in -fill development projects in away that provides housing for all classes of people in the City and allows the artistic, rural and quirky character of the City to thrive. Given that there really isn't many remaining large housing parcels (i.e. hundred plus acres) left in the City left to develop (the Davidson Red Barn project being the most recent larger development site), I believe that much of the future Planning Commission work will be focused on infili site development and making siire that the vibrant, diverse character of the City, so vital to the economic development of the City, is maintained and improved. A -third major objective for me is to promote planning evaluations for sea level rise and FEMA flooding impacts to make sure these external forces don't impact the.economy of the.townand 'restrict planning options in the future: As I discuss in more detail in thesupplemental application, as "sea IeveLrises, there may be impacts to riverfront development, plans as FEMA remapping of the flood insurance.rate maps (FIRMS)"as special hazard flood areas.expand and mo're'people.have to pay for flood insurance, and also as -the floodway expands with.its very restrictive requirements that do development irrthe.floodway'',(called'the "no net rise' restriction). Please note that I'have reviewed-th'e 2012 sCWA proposal,for scoping,out flood studies in Petaluma'ana there is no'mention,in the entire scope for any,evaluation or planning work for potential sea, level rise impact s,to flooding. We may want these flood future.planning studies to at least identify an_y:potential constraints,to our riverfront development projects (I discuss.this in a little more detail in my supplemental answers). In the past decade, there has been a lot of progress in understanding what makes Cities desirable,places to work -and live and we have the opportunity to apply some of these concepts and lessons learned to improve our site designs and planning efforts in.Petaluma`. The major — - - projects in design:review4now as well as the ones=that we will'see'in,the next several years could well define this'community for,generations: Working to review and improve project designs is something the Planning Commission can help to do for the City and I would like to be part of this important effort. '.':,.: . . Is'.there"an other -information that'you feehwould-be; useful to the City Councihin reviewing your.applicdtion?,° y I believe all the important information has been provided on this form and the supplemental questionnaire for Planning Commission applicants. I would only add here that regardless of what happens with my application to the Planning Commission, that I am'willing to help out in -another other way that might be useful to the City so please consider this application something of an introduction and an offer to get involved. :;.':R,.,=tr..- 4.... .: .? _g, ,rv. `.=:..,' � ..,-4.im�`r a,...;":.: '=m'.w: p..i.. ax?fib _ Are;you„as``soaated_wffh'dny Organizatiori%Employment.fhat;inight lie. deemed a;conflict;of interesf,iri perforrriirig.your duties;ify,;„;:,,:,_=> appo_mtedto,thisposltion? ,l. ,e' �.:+ : "ski n:m ... - s� ,., '»_ . s? , .. ,'t"'"..a':���-•� �, v. _ .. s z:,..,a 5 _ 'Yt r. J.. t .. ❑ YES X NO `:a%w}v. :'.",'},� :, ., r,,-r c ..n < 'i4 `' "i .. 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"ny:.:a.�Kty.w �-:; ;. mob: .4.. -,•p •. try} -rt -- _ :.Name'-,`�'�� '.*'-.:'' ''' ..r' y'ki :..; .. ;;,.� ` ;�'.:'.r5r:.�^r.,•, 'r,,?, , Roger Leventhal r 703 West Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 `"l s-4i 4'xCo-9'�'•,' .51;.Work , _ T,fr;.'.yy ,.t.n \•N t o'3'�•�ry.' ` �Homel`Phoiie:.: .,`' �,•,x;'w ::,:^�• ;WorkP.hone I(707)763-1630 (415)473-3249 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to,complete your answers. - �j'*§,1•�.,. a :,'.�'7..` .y.,.::"-.. ,p�z:y •,t't-: t?,"'ai','.''t,.2'3i',';. �.,Fd :`r�::3;�, ,., ,, .. �. �.,.'",'�s"*'ci; :" >..'.': '' "'. "' • Helve you,attended Planning Commission Orientation, Session ❑'YES X NO Date Planning Commission Meeting X YES ❑ NO Date: March 12, May 14 and May-28, 2013 . 'Fs r�.{.: �h?,. <' ' <z..,F. „ .•ai _ e'... - .. , d;..... .a A§ Fm ',' ^`.. x f'{ ''x•': .r "' o youithink;quo ifies you t,o;serye"on;the:P,lanning Corr mission?.;. w' $' ,s. - e''-„-.i:;^'','•,' ,.k •.. ,. .;/. :�.✓,w., .'..•°':+J.1 =r I possess many qualifications that I believe make.me:a very good candidate;to serve on the Petaluma Planning Commission. First off, I have the. relevant,experience and technical expertise gained over 25 years of consulting experience in,site�planning and design on a variety of development projects around the Bay Area. I am a registered California Civil Engineer as well as a Certified Floodplain_Manager (CFM) in FEMA regulations. I was in private practice as a consulting, design engineer from '1985 to 2011 including the last 12 years where I owned my own design firm headquartered in Berkeley. My work'has included a wide variety of site development projects often.involvingaite development integrated with'trails;and natural areas.My role typically being responsible for flood,protection, low impact development (LID) desigmand•the enhancement and protection of natural resources`such'as creeks and wetlands:,) am very used to design and design review at the site scale. Page I Ialso have experience with development and planning on the larger neighborhood,and regional scale. Since 2011,.I have been employed as &Senior Engineerwith the County of Mari n'Flood'Control Division in the Watershed Group where I currently`oversee and conduct flood control planning studies for the County and serve as the in-house expert on planning for:sea level rise impacts.for. Marin (a major concern along the Eastern'.Marin shoreline) and dealing with FEMA. All of my work is done within.the requirements of the Marin General Plan, specific area plans (such as coastal zone protection plans) and associated building and zoning planning code requirements. I have been involved from the public side as.part of citizen review for two housing and retail developments adjacent to waterways in the City of Berkeley and for development of stream set -back ordinances in Berkeley and Oakland, California. My primary goal with this application to the planning commission is to bring my years of experience and acquired expertise in service for my adopted. City of Petaluma in order to give. back to the community and to leave to future generations (including my seven year old) a Petaluma that retains and enhances its many unique charms. I The following lists many of the specific qualifications that I would bring to'the;planning commission: Technical Expertise and Experience — I have over,25 years otclesign experience with a focus on natural site design that uses the concepts of low impact development (LID) and multi -objective flood protection to inform site development plans. This background allows:me to review technical documents and to ask specific questions to;project applicarimandtheir design consultants. My academic background includes a'BA from.UC Santa Barbara in Geology in 1983 and a MS in Civil Engineering from UC Berkeley in 1985 with a specialty in water resources engineering and applied hydrology and hydraulics. • Both Private Sector and Public Sector'Experience - Before coming to Marin County in 2011, 1 spent my entire career in private consulting including 12 years running,my own business. So, I fully understand how the private sector works.and the economic constraints and realities of site development from a business perspective. With my current position in local County government, I now also have gained experience from the public.side of the equation. e Experience on Other Design Review Boards of this Type - I am,an active member of,the State of California Bay' Conservation --and Development Commission (BCDC) Design Review Board (DRB) since 1997. This board is; primarily made up of landscape and building architects and'meets.monthly in a public meeting setting similarto the Planning Commission to review and comment on development projects along the;edge of'San Francisco Bay within BCDC jurisdiction. I am:also a member of the Bay Area Wetlands Design Review Board that provides review of proposed wetlands projects around the Bay. Page 2 Experience Interpreting Codes'and Plans — The BCDC design'review board performs a similar role to the Petaluma Planning Commission to review applicant design proposals and.advise the Board staff with regards to compliance'With BCDC;codes, such as the,McAteer-Petris Act, and other policy guidelines and directives regarding Bay;development. Then to suggest design solutions that may better meet these policies especially regarding the protectiorrand; enhancement of public access trails and the public's.experience of th'e'Bay's.edge. For Marin County, I also work within the General Plan and myriad of special area specific plans and building codes. o Particular Expertise in FEMA Flood'Control and Sea Level Rise Issues —.I am the lead engineer for the County of Marin with "regards to,FEMA flooding issues and for planning for sea level rise (a particular concern to eastern Marin County). In addition to being a -registered professional engineer, I am also a Certified Floodplain Manager (CFM) which is a. certification_ requiring extensive knowledge of the labyrinth of FEMA rules andregulations for floodizone studies. The Petaluma River is tidally influenced and as such is vulnerable to impacts from a rising.bay tide level. The knowledge and expertise I get from my day job at'Marin County following this issue carndirectly,translate as a benefit to the City of Petaluma as rising bay tide levels'exacerbate flooding issues in downtown areas. I am very familiar with Chapter 8 (Water Resources) part of the General Plan and would be able to review and contribute sign ificantly"in this area. Understanding of Site Desigm Integrated with Public Trails and Natural Resources- I have a lot of experience in developing site plans that work with natural, systems to provide cost -benefit functions for stormwater flooding and water quality benefits through LII)Aesign. A site design can be often be improved by working with the existing sites hydrologic,.geologic and soil conditions. Identifying site wetland and ecological features can actually benefit the developer and City design by locating habitat and water features where they are'mostnaturally sustainable_lh other words, letting the site natural conditions inform the site development design and letting these features perform function benefits by working with natural processes. e Local and Regional Knowledge - I have a long history of working,on projects in Sonoma County. As an example, I was the.lead design; engineer for the Sonoma Land Truston the Sears Pt. Restoration Project at the intersection of Lakeville Highway and Highway 37. 1 have done several other projects locally. and regionally so I'know thenphysical character and geography of Petaluma and Sonoma County very well. Page 3 I``i P.;... �. ar,s .r }z^'�i ../.-..ns�ia :dl. :i..,A ♦:P P.Js. �. ::". .- Ta'; ..<3 .5'.�jy rv. What>do'you see-gs,the best solutions; bdth long anti `shorf'ferm, fo"r;economic:development in Petaluma?.t Through my private sector experience in marketing,) have learned`that it's always, best to build first from ones strengths. Fortunately,, Petaluma is blessed.with many; a vibrant; beautiful city with a rural character, historic houses and small shop downtown,with the•.river flowingdown the middle -of it all, a population of well- educated`people and artists and relativelyeasy driving access to both beautiful natural areas in all directions and to the major San Francisco Bay cities and cultural areas. There are many approaches to economic development ani d.)'know this is an active area for City staff, the City Council and the Economic, Development Commission. Aifew ideas that are within the purview of the Planning Commission to influence include the following: • Protect and Enhance the UniqueCharacter of the City and Focus:on,the Downtown Urban Core and Riverfront — While this first item isiperhaps the most obvious it,Woften not presented as an economic item. Preservation of the charrriiand•uniqueness;of the City is'a key element to maintaining and increasing economic development and a planning commission can help to both maintain the urban character of the heart of the city which is the Downtown area as well as protect the natural areas. As i a City we should be attracting even a larger number of high tech start-ups given our proximity to the larger Bay Area and understanding«the, business culture of the business one is trying to attract is the first key step. For example, to attract the high teci h start-ups characteristic,of the Bay Area, much research on this topic has shown that,young, high-tech workers and. their companies want to be in vibrant urban areas with a, high'walkability factorl good coffeeand,nightlife that, really have a high 11 "cool" factor. To quote a recent bop'k,pn the topic "Every: relocation;decision, be it o college graduate's or a corporation's is made with on image of place in mind. That image is palpable and it is powerful. It is resolutely physical: a picture'gf building, streets, squares, cafes,, and the social life that those places engender... and with rare exception; that.- image is Downtown" ("Walkable Cities" 2012). Building this vibrant core to the City is important to finding and retaining these types of modern businesses that define the Bay Area economy. • Work to Understand and Reduce Planning and Zoning Obstacles, to Business Development and Expansion — The Planning Commission should be actively working with City staff and members of the City Council to better understand the needs and frustrations of the business community with regards to obstacles and concerns regarding planning codes and process. In many instances, these concerns may be in the interest,of the City and public.to address proactively,and may not be,controversial to fix. I would work to find solutions' wherever' possible that protect the public interest and.goals of the General Plan (and other specific plans) but allow developers and others the maximum flexibility to meet these^goalsand objectives.Work.with the other City boards, and staff involved in economic development to work as a team to address`issues inhibiting economic development. Page 4 • Expand Farm to Plate Type Businesses that Build Upon Petaluina's Farm Flistory — Adjust planning constraints to further build'_upomour farm and ranching history to be in°the forefront of natural foods industry and health`y'lifestyle'business. Use planning tools to make these business and our local arms (Tara F,irma,,Green String etc) more;accessible to visitors. Evaluate, development of a central food market along,the lines of the San Francisco Ferry, Building in the downtown or SMART train redevelopment area. This is a large andgrowing, business that is a natural fit with Petalumais economy. • Work and Plan to Attract the Cutting Edge Businesses of the.future - Evaluate changes in zoning and planning codes to allow areas where•perhaps modern specialty manufacturing, including all the Scientific R&D, DIY and;3D printing; need larger spaces to work within but,not n old. I would also image that ourlsomewhat some other bay cities could attract.the new close to the Bay Area culture but•now can't an flourish. Some:of these high-tech business types irily within the very large manufacturing plants of costs an d available warehouse space as compared to of R&DJand DIY manufacturing that wants to be the larger cities of the Bay Area. Provide Creative Tourist: Destinations in Site Design — To attract the modern tourist, it's important to provide interesting destinations. The actual ideasscould be the subject of this or other committees but the concept is just to provide places that,are unusual, an examplebeing.like Cornerstone Gardens in the City of Sonoma. A personal favorite idea for a, small project of this type that would not be expensive or difficult to implement would be thdIpublic'science displays that illustrate and bring to life the natural. processes that are all around us. Examples are the�kineticsculptures like wind chimes that amplify the wind or a mechanical sculpture that moves with the ebb and flow of the tides. This kind of outdoor science art has been pioneeredby the Exploratorium imSan;_Francisco and installed at Fort Mason and also by renowned science artist:Ned Kahn (winner of a McArthur Genius grant and who lives in Sebastopol) who has.designed and installed these'types of outdoor art and science projects in many locations (Google his website). These are just my quick thoughts and not meant to be something I promote necessarily ascreative ideas,are not my area of expertise. The thought here is something to attract visitors. Long term solutions within the preview of -the Planning Commission is to work with the City to establish the larger development,areas such as;thenew railway station and,the, ideas for'Petaluma.River from the River Access and Enhancement Plan and to review and-create�goals from the various plans for a Petaluma at 2050 and 2100. Obviously; the,Planning Commission is only one part of the process which has to be led by the elected officials and'the public.Our long term economic developmentwill also depend on quality of life issues for the residents including,fraffic, parks and enhancement of natural;areas. I would work to expand public parks including obtaining"publicaccess.to Lafferty Ranch. Open up the river as much as possible and work to establish a continuous river trail that can provide public access as well as prepare us.for sea level rise (discussed below). Page 5 I15(p %Imggipe yourself.as:a visi(or„to.P,etafuma WV4aigdo youe,see pliysicallyl"econo nically:and`:environmentcl as.' `you walk.arounci town? . , . r ;;s .. v ' t.`; wrob :- t b £ •S a, Petaluma is a fairly large and,very'mixed community so any visitor�could have a'variety of experiences. The following lists the major impressions I believe would' be:experienced by a,visitor to our city. a The Divide between East and West —The 101 freeway effectively divides Petaluma into two Cities. The General Plan identifies this is"sue,and the need to redesign corridors, notably the Washington Street corridor, to more -effectively connect the City. I can certainly, image many visitors spending little to no time in the East side of -town. This is a shame as there are many.unique places in East Petaluma, the.Adobe House, the beautiful trails and creek walks, the large and well -loved parks and farms like String Bean Farm, that are all great places to visit i but not as well-known as the West side. Finding and Accessing the River — For a River Town, the Petaluma River can be surprisingly difficult to find for visitors. It is often hidden by buildings and industrial areasiand there is no complete connected pathway along its edge. Even downtown, one has to know where to go to access the river. I would work to promote the.River access plan and create a riverwalk that could rival San Antonio's or San Luis Obispo's. Beautiful and Vibrant Downtown and Waterfront — The'current and past City Councils can take pride in their preservation of the historic downtown and waterfront development. Any visitor, plus all us natives, love this area and generally show it off to our visiting friends and family. Overall the restaurants and nightlife of Downtown create a very positive impression for any visitor. Parking can be an issue downtown and more off -area parking would help alleviate parking issues. The City appears vibrant and economically strong (on -going issues with the.Citybudget notwithstanding). I don't know ofareas that appearoverly distressed, certainly not.to the visitor. The'new SMART train station will help anchor the east side of the River and hopefullyspark,improyed trails and improvements along the more industrial East side of the River in Central Petaluma. I actually have very recent first-hand experience on this topic from all our friends' jealous'reactions'as they Visit us from Berkeley and Oakland as we walk around Downtown and visit the shops, restaurants and parks. The environmental experience in the center of the townis primarily focused to river and various parks and could be enhanced by ideas'detailed in the General Plan;and River -Access Plan. The visitor can also experience more natural parks such as Tolay,-Shollenberge'r, Helen Putnam and Ellis Creek,paeks. Page b 15�— ;The-,`General;Plan,(Plan) land gopls; icul6ted':in , apecicific'16rid uses"allowe The General Plan was developed over many -months and years first `in'2008:and then revised again in 2012 and should in my opinion be treatedby-all PlanningCommission members as therguiding wisdom of the elected officials and the community. I'would therefore not place my personal likes and dislikes in front of specific guidance from the General Plan without very significanY,cause. In practice, Plan goals tend to be more general in nature and while all Planning Commission decisions should be towards the goals, how one gets to the different goals is more open to discussion and interpretation by Commission members. On important projects, I would use my judgment to interpret if project designs meet General Plan and the specific area plans as well as lean on the guidance of City Planning department staff when there are the inevitable conflicts and ambiguities. I would push for more boldness of designs for larger projects that are in the public benefit to avoid the "design by committee" look: this has'an added benefit of helping the developer to perhaps produce a more economically viable project"design and a projeMwhich will be acceptable by the community at large. I believe the challenge will be,to,push Developers to reduce or modify unit size, design layout, mixture or density to meet not just the goals of the General Plan but also its vision for;theCity and Community. Balancing site development economics with these needsswill be important -to bringing the General Plan goals into reality. If a development proposal does not meet the goals and .vision of the General Plan, I would firsYattempt to work with and convince the'developer to modify their proposal before'voting against it. An important strength of this Commission lies in its reputation. Cbelieve that if the Commission is seen as too strident or perhaps alternatively as Soo compliant,,it is less useful for the City Council in their work, and becomes easier for someone to dismiss Commission recommendations. It is important the Planning Commission be fair while at times nudging Developers here and there for benefits to the City when it comes to significant matters of site planning and development. When it is,a major issue, the Planning Commission would want its vote taken seriously, by City Council members and not:dismissed and overturned. Page 7 15(� Protection of the;historiccharacter'of`Petaluma"is an'important',responsibility of the Planning Commission. Each district has its own look and feel and almostits own culture. There is the architectural beauty of the historic neighborhoods,on the west side as,well as,the more natural areas of the West hills and even the more industrial working areas along the River. 1 thought that the General Plan;2025 does an excellent job of identifying the historic and cultural aspects of the various areas of Petaluma:,By temperament, I am not the biggest believer in overly restrictive design codes as they tend to produce a uniformity of design. Except perhaps in historic building areas where that uniformity of design is a desired goal. That said, I would potentially support the following modest.measures to protect the historic, cultural and physical aspects of Petaluma include the following: Consider Developing General Design Guidance for the "Lookfand Feel" for Other Non -Historic Areas of Petaluma -The City could evaluate guidelines that flesh out "look and feel" general design guidance.for different areas as a.,preservation method. These guidelines need not, be too restrictive and'they can encourage newness in design, but still inform new development so that it is character with the look and feel of the areas. I would hesitate with going any further -then this without consultation and a more detailed review of how this type of design policy has worked in other areas. I ` Promote Early Design Input — Lbelieve there is a, process of "pre' -application" design review where project developers can gain,general feedback on the directiomthe design should take before plans are developed to enhance and protect the cultural and historic features of the neighborhood. I don't know how often this pre -application review is used but 1 would promote its use to avoid reviewing a project once it has been drawrru,p'and presentedu the Planning'Commission. By that time, a lot of effort and money has gone into the'design,and it;can be difficult to modify the design. The design team becomes more invested'in their design and the owner need stay on budget and on -schedule to make money and any changes are much more difficult. • Account for.the Cost -Benefit cr Natural Area Preservation - When;planned,correctly, natural areas can often perform an econornic function for flood and erosion control benefits. The past few decades have been about.anincreasedawareness,of the beneficial and cost-effective function of some natural areas,and'this_ awareness should'be,promoted in design to;lielp preserve our natural landscape. Preservation of natural areas along the River but also°along creeks and wetlands is important to the City economically, as well as culturally. To the:extent that.we can passively work with natural processes, the less'money'we need to spend on active maintenance. The.science of Historical Ecology can help in this effort to place.natural features inAheir most sustainable location. Page 8 IS9 Howywould you address_curren't:and;future'flooding':issues:fors;Petaluma2 -`4 ;..¢. r:, r$r•. dam`" `'6.=%".`... , 'e, This topic is a particular area of expertise forme. While theflood improvements conducted in the downtown areas have been relatively successful in reducing'downtown floodingissues there are still flooding issues with some of the creeks.to the north of town. During.the most recent past storms in December 1 and 2, 2012, there was localized flooding along some creeks'in the North side of town. But on the longer term planning horizon,,.Petaluma is vulnerable to the impacts of climate change in terms of both a rising bay tide level and the anticipated increase in rainfall intensity from,future storm patterns. Bay tide levels.have risen approximately 8'inches since 19004(as measured at the NOAA Presidio tide gage) or at a rate of about 2-3 mm per year. Many' projections believe this rate will increase to 6-8 mm/year. The higher tide levels will result in more frequent and intense floodi,ng as well as',more bank erosion due to increased wave energy. Therefore, Petaluma„along with other bay,edge comm unities,.needs to be aware and at least evaluating if a rise in bay tide levels is an issue. This doesn't mean that any immediate projects are required to address potential impacts but one first step is to perform a planning level vulnerabilities assessment and begin to develop plans and codes, if.needed,-that anticipate a rise in bay tide levels. This type of analysis is the kind of work I do on a daily basis and I am something of an expert in adaptive planning for sea level rise and could take some leadership this planning aspect.fdrvthe Commission if requested. Note.that I have read through the 240 page "Upper Petaluma River Watershed Flood Control Project Scoping Study' prepared by the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA) and RMC;Environmental (August 24, 2012) which outlines the proposed technical studies and goals :of floodicontrol and water resources planning for the major part of the City of Petaluma. Nowhere in.this entire scoping reportis there any mention of climate change and the impacts of a rising,bayYide,level on flooding in Petaluma. This is something that should be evaluated to see if it should be addressed in.site planning along, waterways. Also note that planning for sea level rise will also be an important element for most grant funding opportunities' in the future. Also notethat under the 2012 Biggert-Waters'Act (Federal), next year there are going to be some significant increases in flood insurance rates as F,,EMA.aitempts to increase revenues'to cover major losses. Every time that FEMA remaps areas (once every several -years depending on' claims),,.the.exte'nt of the special hazard flood area (SHFA) usually expands,requiring more people to buy insurance, as well as the size of the regulatory floodway, the, area in whichAhere are very restrictive regulations on any development (the "no net -rise zone"). Future riverfront planning may needto anticipate these,potential map changes. Site, planning to reduce flooding impacts requires providing the river adequate floodplain to access during storm.events. I would work to review site designs for projects next to creeks and rivers to ensure that adequate setback is provided to allow for containment of flood waters. I would also push to avoid site:designs that exacerbate downstream impacts from flooding or sediment erosion. These downstream impacts then become maintenance headaches.and;costs for City staff to avoid downstream flooding-and,need'4to`.be.avoided by, propef�site d`esign..Placing,operi,space and dual use parks in these areas adjacent,to'creekstand wetlands can`serve dual purpose solutions. Page 9 Finally, I might also add that:have a,professional background.i6dredging`and dredge"sediment placement and beneficial reuse of dredged sediments. This.may be of use to the,Planning Commission on some level as perhaps site developments;propose;fo use:dredged'sediments to raise.grades for flooding,, restore wetlands and lessen disposal costs or other reasons:, Since it is unclear if the Corps will continuexo dredge'the Petaluma River, other more creative'design approaches to reduce disposal costs may be required that can be integrated with site design. ti.i?YA^fin":.".�.-,YEA How would you address current and future'traffic'congestion;in Petaluma2 * ; There are two primary kinds of traffic congestion; the Jily commuter congestion and traffic within and across town. I am a daily commuter to San Rafael sod am very personally invested in the 101 road work and SMART train improvements and ways to improve`traffic in and out of town. However, experience in many other places suggests that the current Highway 101 road widening work, while important to do and I generally support, will likely not alleviate increased traffic congestion as,more and more people will:see Petaluma as.a commute friendly city to.the Bay Area..Here I would evaluate implementation of some:of concepts of Urbanism that promote measures that encourage neighborhoods, walking and public,transit,as an approach to both alleviate traffic and as an engine of economic development. While I am not a,bicycle fanatic and I believe car access to i be essential for the development.of the;City, finding places for commuter'parking and parking areas that are adjacent to downtown and other ways to:get.people out of their cars.and onto the streets should be a major focus of Downtown planning efforts -to reduce congestion. There'is a; body of evidence that these types of measures, especially in a town with the great weather of Petaluma, would.result'in much increased community values and life satisfaction. The Walkability Score index, so common in real estate these days as an important number in determining ,the'resale value^of homes, has demonstrated the values that people put on being able to access places without driving. Specific things I would like to see implemented to',address both existing and future traffic conditions include: • Identify and implement Bike and Pedestrian Friendly Street Improvements along, Identified Corridors (multi-user transit streets) —Measures to encouragebicycling are useful to build the City core and reduce traffic. Bike and cars can coexist.when streets are properly designed. The Bike and Pedestrian Access Plan (2008) has many excellent ideas.that could help reduce traffic issues. Develop Parking Areas Adjacent,to Downtown Core Areas at a'Larger Scale — I would personally be in favor of reducing zoning requirements for some projects to provide all their own parking'spaces in the Downtown or special areas; and instead collect fees to provide some of this parking in other designated areas close,totbut set-off from Downtown, Individual site development parking requirements can often result in excessive space being used for car parking which can distract from the charm.of special areas Iike;Downtown or the'Theatre District. • Plan ,at'the Larger Scale to Provide Commuter Parking Areas—'Ensure.that future plans include commuter parking;areas to expand access to bus; casual carpools and someday soon, the train station. Page 10 F,'a.„°:9�.�;: ,:.� .,.,. .. Pe'-,;+,.. :; .• ,W iat;infill policies do;you;fhink should„be,adopted,irrlight;of;tf e Urban'Grov✓ h Boundary passed byJhe voters. Infill policies and design approaches in urban areas is,one of my,major interests in urban planning and design and serving on the Planning Commission. This has,been;a major.topic;of'research over the past decade and much is known about',its benefits and impacts of different infill approaches. The major infill policies and programs that I support and believe'vaould.most-promote and protect the historic, cultural and physical aspects of Petaluma areas follows:, Increase Public Access Along.the River'— As noted above; the River is surprisingly difficult to see and access'in many areas. An example'of'excellent access is through Water Street. Through my experience on the BCDC DRB, we have reviewed and=discussed public access and trails as a major component of this Boards work and this has',greatly expanded the Public's usage of the Bays Edge. The river is such a defining characteristic of Petaluma, it's a shame that so little of it is accessible. These ideas are in the Petaluma River Plan (1999) and in the new SMARTTrain .Master, Plan'and I would try and bring this effort forward and into reality. • Promote the Higher Density Urban Core Infill on.the General PI_an— I would promote higher density but smaller footprint single and'. mu ltiple.housinglunits (in the smaller800 to 1,200 square foot range) along the urban center core.of the town. In particular,, there is a trend, in urban living, now for smaller but more design efficient, houses and units as an alternative, to the large 3,000 plus square foot homes common in other areas of town. This could also ;help make more,transit options and services such as Zip Car and other on -demand car services -rather the encouraging'households to buy and maintain two cars. Also, I would tend to support code alternations to allow for more.second or "granny units' to increase housing for a section of society that,is currently underserved and allow families to live together longer (something of a necessity these days with older- parents needing help and young adults looking for work). • Focus on Building Infill "Neighborhoods" and Connections to, Downtown — Focus our resources on infill that promotes infill neighborhoods as the basis for community economic development and with a strong connection to Downtown as the center of City Iife-Promote walka6ility designs on key streets with this urban connection grid and then let other, more car centric streets alone. There is never enough funds to do everything. everywhere so doing what doing "urban triage" (i.e. focusing on selected streets and areas) is.essential in focus infill planning efforts on those streets and developments thatare critical to bringing neighborhoods together and notary and,attempt this approach everywhere; The City of Portland, among others, has done a very good job of this and given economic realities, focusing efforts are key to makingAevelopment'successful. • Consider a New Zoning Category of Higher Density Residential Outer Urban Edge Development — I would argue that perhaps'the Cityshould consider adding a new, category of higher density residential development,along,the outer -urban edge for higher density but smaller house size, most community focused developments„such'as co-ho,using,and/or community garden centered developments that provide adequate housing forall socio-economic levels and enhance the diversity of our community. Page 11 I (Da There is certainly a precede ri for this type: of development in, the rural 'communaI living developments across the US. I present this.as;a:thought for' further community and'City:discussions as alternatives to just low density, large single,family homes that may provide some.appeal for other types of residences in keeping with a more communal rural lifestyle. One objective is to develop the City with a mix of housing types,and businesses that help to build neighborhood structure and community.,A mix of housing that includes smaller and less expensive housing costs and rentals allows and perhaps creative` studio spaces allows the artistic class (or "tribe" in marketing parlance) to exist in the City mix which is'so necessary for a vibrant urban community. I saw this change happen first-hand in Emeryville, CA where I went,to work in 1988 when the City -was in economic distress but had the beginnings:of a vibrant artistic community of artists and musicians which turned the City around. A real understanding of so-called "smart,growth" would; lead the City to remove' outmoded planning and zoning codes that actually inhibit development with rules such as excessive parking space requirements or a misguided focus on flood to area ratios,and,.building height codes that promote uniformity of design and sometimes work against economic development. Rethinking the planning code rules to weed out what doesn't work is an important perspective to bring to the'Commission''that can help spur development. I have an interest in urban design and I believe an awareness of what has worked and succeeded or failed in other communities is useful and important for'any Planning Commissioner. ..w:�,���`� - .'t �.r:X q� < r_�w<.:.s., �.=: Signature r .x 'Date: a�Y ":a. ,�..a �. x„i� J'r June 10, 2013 Revised June 1, 2005 Page 12 �03 FALUdr a09 . 1858 RECEN, JuN 1 ?01, :,city a,CaliforniaoplicCrfardCfPmiestlalmm' dt`i:on Y,Bo.,; City Clerks Office 11 English Street - Petaluma, CA 94952 • 707.778 4360 • cityclerk@ci petaluma.ca.us Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of. Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill �out the form completely If a question does not apply, type or write,N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the City Clerk's.Office City of Petaluma, 1 I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. Ail'applications.are reviewed by the City Council. If you have questions about this form, please call the City Clerk's Office at 707.778.4360 or e-mail us at cityclerk@ci.petaluma.ca.us. Name: Jasper Lewis -Gehring „Horne Address,. City„State and Itp Code: ' 1,19 Howard St. 'Petaluma, CA 94952 public?) Ph_ _ one:(If appointed, do you want This;number to,be`avoilable'to the. - - - - - - - _ - - _ _ _ _ blitz) E=Mail:=Qf appbinted,:do you w'dht this address'to be dvafldble t0' the public?) ❑ YES NO .(415 ) 717 7433 Da`you_live wi hih-tfie:Petaluma Crfy, llimits?;`".r'<V_:::: ❑® YES ❑ NO Aieyouu;a registered"voter inrPetaluma? 9 YES ❑ NO jasper summit-sr..com 1 B , oaid"' Commission,, or Cbmmitfee; of Interest: Notd.,.To serve on the Senior Advisory.C&n niftee, you must beat lea . st 55 years of ;age. Planning Commission Have you attended a meetinig,oif this or, other -City bodies? F YES EM NO PresenfEmployel:... Summit Engineering Inc.461AViatibr n.Blvd. Suite -200 Santa Rosa, CA 95403 Jo Owner, Civil: Engineering Division Manager if not appointed to your first choice, are you wIIJin'9 . Jo serve on other City Boards, r-6mmissi6n's, or Committees? If so which? No H.aveyou served on, interviewed, or applied for this or other Citybodies previously? YES ❑ NO Previous �Governriienia'I'B'ci6�tes/El6ctive Offices you have served4 Position/Office Held and Dates 5 year&working,for Marin Municipal Water District from 2001 to-2006 as a Staff Engineer, .ngieri Assistant.Engineer, and Associate Engineer, with . T- experience presenting to the board of directors, authoring staff reports, and making recommendations about capital improvements. 2 S Civicor Charitable Organization to'which.you.have belonged,-Position/Office Held, and Dates. American Water Works Association, Cal-Nev Section, Committee and Division chair (2005-2008). Napa Engineers Society Raffle Chair (2008-2013), ACEC Treasurer (201 2-P resent), Sonoma County Alliance Member (2013), Volunteer work for Petaluma Music Festival, Friends of the Petaluma River, and River Town Revival (2012/2013) What, special Interests/tkills/Talents would,you, bririg'ao This Board,. Commission, or Committee? I am a civil engineer by trade and have experience with both private and public, development. I have a passion for the built environment and enjoy participating,in howlit is shaped.,My'interest inibuilding is'balanced with a desiredo preserve natural environments. I am farniliar:with zoning codes, permitting and environmental' review, -ham welttrained'in interpreting.,planning documents;:development•plans, andiconsidering civic impact. As a;smallrbusiness•owner, (also appreciate the City's,roletof Harboring and encouraging the success of businesses"which°ultimately contribute to the:City's vitality in the form of taxes -and jobs. In my 8.years living in Petaluma, I. fiave grown to.care a,greatdeal for this town. My interest is to preserve it's character,while encouraging a healthy future. College,'Professional; Vocational Schools Affendedi (M'di&r Subject,' Dates, Degree/Date): .. Colorado State University. 1997 - 2001 Bachelors of Science in Civil Engineering Special Awards or Recognition Received: Professional Engineer license California and Washington State Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Certification North Bay Business Journal 2013 Forty under 40 Ones to Watch -PI edse state reasons why you want to.become a member'of this Board, Commission or Committee, including what specific objectives you would be working toward as ci'mernbecof-this advisory body: I!want'to contribute to the City that I have chosen as+my home. Each day as I walk the streets of'Petaluma, I see the value of the work that is;performediby this -Committee. There.: hasbeen a great deal of change in, -my short time living here and I enjoy seeing that itis purposeful and has an eye towards preserving„the`City's culture. I have insight and experience to "offer as.a reviewer -of proposed development and plan ning,endeavors. Therefore, Gbelieve;that•this an areb,where-my contribution would make a difference. Large -Scale retail developments are planned and in construction which propose to bring nearly 1800 jobs.to town. While retail provide good income for individuals and the City; as a community we would benefit_more fromjobs.that produce products%and services. Light and medium industrial, and.high tech manufacturing -allow the ,City 'to export products and bring dollars in',frorn otherregions. I believe that these are`areas of commerce from which1he City will benefit the most. Business that produce goods draw specialized and skilled employees to the region... Employees trained, in: industrial! and high tech manufacturing for,example learn specialized°skills and learn to think about how to create and produce goods. With experience, this,training gives them the building blocks to start new businesses that produce goods. As a resultthe local economy grows. :Petaluma is also under utilized as a wine destination We have a blooming grape growing community and a prime location along the road to wine country As Sonoma County, continues to grow a reputation as an international wine destination, the,City would benefit from encouraging growth of wine country image'within the:City including tasting rooms, hotels and wine oriented.events. in Is there, any other information that you feel would be useful -to the City Council in reviewing your application? I am committed to conflict resolution. I believe in the value of strong relationships amongst a team of members working together. I am a good listener and confident about speaking my mind. When I speak, it is with sincerity and after thoughtful consideration, though it may be counter to other's views. I look forward to consideration for the position. Are youassociated.with,any Organization/Emptoyrtient-that might be, deemed a conflict of interest in performingyouiduties'if . appofntedtb4his posffion?,, ❑ YES 0 NO If;yes„please state name.ofOrganization/,Einptoyment:_r.}'r City policy directs all appomted;Iadvisory body members n . a . f to vote on matters' where there exists a °'potentigaml_.c. -o'r-n, rf.lai'+c-t.io' ef rirnt-e'-r_est. Wouldyoube'willingto atistain fr6mv6ting itsuci-'a cbriflict:apses? ❑® YES ❑ NO How did'.you'hear'about ftiis opening?; ` .. Fread'about the upcoming vacancies on the Cdy's website. I attended a meeting on May 14, 2013 and the upcoming, vacancies were confirmed. :Applicant! s Signature:. .2eviseVOctober 11, 2012 Date . 6-/0-2ot3 5 RECEIVED JUN 10 2013 wsA° U Cry:of Petaluma, Califo na,` CAN CI =RK O Supplemental:Questionnaire,' or �858 t Yi ,., :Planning Commission Candida#es t. Please return completed auesiionnaire to the Office of the City Clerk, I PEnalish Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 No, -,�,�:;` ,'.,_, ' Jasper Lewis -Gehring -`Home address City State Zip: ` . 119 Howard St. Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone.': Work Phone:,•;, ; I. (415) 717-7433 (,707) 636-9159 Please print or type your answers to; the following questions ond•,submit to the, City Clerk's'Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to;complete your answers. Hove ypu^attended any of the'following meetingsZ ,' , " , Planning Commission Orientation Session i ❑ YES © NO Date: Planning Commission Meeting j YES ❑ NO I Dote: •5/14/2013 I What-do'you think qualifies you to serve on'the Planning Commissionz I am licensed and practice as a'Civil Engineer. I am passionate about civic improvements and urban planning. I understand zoning codes and how they apply to development. I have lived in a variety of vibrant communities and have seen aspects of development that work and those that do not. I have strong reasoning skill's for - considering impacts to the community. I have empathy which will help me to understand community members perspectives regarding impacts to them. I am vocal in sharing my opinions and interested" in,engaging in discussions. Page I n ....:.t : .:. ,r.:t, ..-..,. :;:s io=s,-.-:- What-d ' you see ds'ihe_best solutions both long and shortlerm, for economic development.6 Petaluma? -Preserve the aesthetic of,the downtown and historic west side. -Look for opportunities to help existing successful businesses thrive while remaining in Petaluma,by assisting them with navigating permitting and entitlements efficiently and predictably,., -Encourage production oriented businesses in,the _form of light and medium industrial business. -Support pedestrian friendly development around the SMART station and the river by encouraging SMART riders to walk a short distance past businesses to reach commuter, parking. Imagine yourself as' a visitor to Petaluma Whaf do you see physically economically and environmentally as y00.W0: around }Own?r„ 1i` ..._ rt zrt s rr I see a strong and vibrant core which is pedestrian friendly and with few vacant store fronts. I see aesthetically pleasant west ,side neighborhoods. I see an under-utilized river frontage with decaying railroad trestle.,) I see a heavily car oriented east side of town. I see the City's flag ship park Lucchesi overrun with geese, and housing an under -used community center that "is awkwardly designed,and poorly located for serving the Community I see north south traffic-routeslwhich are efficient while east west traffic are slow and congested'. I see under-utilized land in central Petaluma. I see opportunities for infill withthe downtown care and extending north and south along Petaluma Boulevard. I see a beautiful surrounding environment including preserved hilltops. ;The General Plan%(Plan),is the guidmg'document'and vision for the Qiy :How would you lnterjar6tthe:policiei, and goals, articulated in the plane How flexible would you be and would 5you feel comfortable not approve g specific)land uses`allowed in`the Plan? ,- ';" I would review the proposed development ,or planning issue .and consider how it relates to the general plan Is intent (15 guiding principles), and explicit direction. I would review pertinent zoning code sections and specific plans. I would consider the input of the public and the thoughts of the other members of the board and City Staff. Based on these inputs I would form my interpretation. I am a relatively literal thinker, I value and rely upon documented guidelines. I also value hearing disparate opinions and having, debates when considering decisions. I understand that in, Petaluma the planning commission is an advisory board and we 'would not be approving,or denying:land uses-. We would be making recommendations to City Council. in this capacity I cart ,see that the flexibility'required to make a responsible recommendation may vary greatly depending on the issue. I don't 'believe it is the commission's, role -to recommend against land uses that are allowed by the general plan unless they violate other planning requirements, such as zoning code'. However, I would be comforta6ie making unpopular decisions if I believe them to be the responsible recommendation on an issue. Page 2 _. The, growthmonagerne system_'has been,Ian",ele- e .o,, .:deyetopment,process i,n,'Petaluma since 1972„ and an,Urbon Growtt Boundary was adoptedm 1998 to,control tthe physical growfh�of Petaluma. With these two major, policies in mind and grven,7he,pressuretfor'ongoing growfh•dunng the'next de4ddde or so whdt'two or t h ree tpolicies ondl,,programs,would-you promote,to,protectithe,histonc cultural' and physical' aspects of Petaluma?_'" I would.promote increasing density, with multi -story mixed use pedestrian friendly development, in the vicinity of central Petaluma and infill development in downtown that complements the historic atmosphere of the neighborhood. I would,promote walk -able and bike -able destinations at strategic -locations on the east side to help those neighborhoods reduce their reliance on cars for basic:Services. This could include zoning that allows for coffee shops, delis, or neighborhood grocers. Similar to the findings of the Central Petaluma Specific Plan, I believe that great opportunity exists for growth in Central Petaluma while taking advantage t of the existing infrastructure - and transportation corridors. ,I How would you cddress current and'future;flooding,issues for, Petaluma2', Coordination with the US Army Corps of Engineers to develop a flood protection plan_. Pursue public privateipartnerships for flood improvements to encourage projects that Iwill bring the,the current flood prone areas out of the flood plain ,and provide economic development. This may include recommending'to the City Council that the City offer i incentive programs or low interest loans towards the goal of flood prevention. Remove flood prone'areas from flood insurance requirements by remapping flood zones with FEKA when substantial progress is made toward completing the City's plan. Evidence from other areas including nearby Napa shows that flood improvements have a positive economic impact by,raising property values, and encouraging development in areas that were previously at risk. :How Would you address current and future traffic congestion Increased congestion typically leads to higher utilization and demand for -- public transportation. The majority of Petaluma's congestion is a result of the departing morning 'commute traffic to Santa Rosa to the north and Marin and other destinations to the south, and returning traffic in the evening. Promoting use of the SMART train; should be a major focus of the future transportation.p ldn,ci'ng, including efficient and timely local' public transit.from, the SMART sEaE on to neighborhood destinations„ east side office parks and the Santa Rosa Junior College campus. SMART will also change the hight number of vehicle trips currently going in the north/ South direction to east/west trips heading to the SMART stations. Parking for the SMART stations will have to ,be, considered carefully as it will have a�significant congestion 'impact on'the station neighborhoods; but will also provide significant opportunities for business'in those areas;. ' Page 3 at:infi thikhn sould be Adopted ili hi'of.ihe'! + a Wh II policies doyoun , � _ � g U�ban;Growth Boundary, passed by the voters Multi story residential development with 1st story retail should be encouraged near downtown and the planned SMART train station, including a combination of rental and occupier owned residential units in a variety of price ranges with increased density, and commercial zoning around each station. Infrastructure improvements and City incorporation should be planned for Petaluma Blvd. North to .the 101 connector extending to the urban growth limits. Development along,Petaluma Blvd. N. should be encouraged. This is an area with a high traffic capacity and a potential for current density above it's current development. 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