HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2009-02 11/24/2009RESOLUTION NO. 2009-02
CITY OF PETALUMA PLAIVNIIVG COnAIViISSIOIV
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT
TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 450 JEFFERSON STREET, ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO. 007-163-002
WHEREAS, Thom Jess of Arris Studios, submitted applications (09-GPA-0133 to the City of
Petaluma regarding the property located at 450 Jefferson Street, APN 007-163-002 for a General
Plan Amendment, Zoning Ordinance Amendment and Historic & Cultural Preservation
Committee Review; and,
WHEREAS, the Applicant wishes to amend the General Plan Land Use Map to designate
the above referenced parcel from High Density Residential (18.2 - 30.0 hu/ac) to Mixed-Use;
and,
WHEREAS, the Applicants have requested approval of a General Plan amendment to
allow for a mixture of uses and renovation and re-use of the existing Silk Mill structures, which are
.listed on the National Register of Historic Places and The California Register of Historic Resources,
as well as to construct a new stand alone structure for a hotel and restaurant use, and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025 was adopted on May 19, 2008
(Resolution No. 2008-085 N.C.S.), and,
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma ("City") prepared an Initial Study for the proposed Project
consistent with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) and pursuant to 14 California
Code of Regulations Section 15064(f) (2), and determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration
was required to analyze the potential significant environmental impacts of the Project; and,
WHEREAS, in evaluating certain .potential environmental effects of the Project in the Initial
Study, including but not limited to effects of climate change, water supply, and traffic, the City
relied on the program EIR for the City of Petaluma General Plan 2025, certified with appropriate
findings of fact on April 7, 2008 with the adoption of Resolution No. 2008-058 N.C.S.; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed the CEQA evaluation for the Project
and by. resolution has recommended to the City Council adoption of a Mitigated Negative
Declaration, Mitigation Monitoring Program and Statement of Overriding Considerations, in
accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of Petaluma
Environmental Guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider the
proposed General Plan amendment on November 24, 2009, and considered all written and
verbal communications before rendering its decision; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are true and correct and
made a part of this resolution.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma Planning Commission does hereby find
that the proposed amendments to the City of Petaluma 2025 General Plan are in the public
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interest and will not have an adverse effect on health or safety or be detrimental to the public
welfare or be injurious to property or public improvement and that the City of Petaluma 2025
General Plan as so amended will remain internally consistent.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma Planning Commission does hereby find
that the proposed map and text amendments to the Genera! Plan are consistent with the
following goals, policies, and implementing programs set forth in the General Plan:
Land Use, Growth Management, & the Built Environment:
1-P-1: Promote a range of land uses at densities and intensities to serve the community
needs within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).
1-P-2: Use land efficiently by promoting infill development, at equal or higher density and
intensity than surrounding uses.
1-P-6: Encourage .mixed-use development, which include opportunities for increased
transit access.
1-P-7: Encourage flexibility in building form and in the nature of activities to allow for
innovation and the ability to change over time.
1-P-1 l: Allow land use intensification at strategic locations along the arterial corridors
leading to Downtown and Central Petaluma, including aging commercial and
industrial uses.
1-P-14: Require provisions of street trees, landscaping, parking and access features to help
integrate land uses and achieve an effective transition between uses of disparate
intensities.
Community Design, Character, and Green Building:
Goal 2-G-2: Maintain and enhance Petaluma's unique identity and sense of community, history
and place.
2-P-3: Maintain landmarks and aspects of Petaluma's heritage that foster its unique
identity.
A. Reinforce the industrial character of the city by:
® Adaptively reutilizing, reusing and preserving industrial landmarks such as the
Train depot, the Sunset Line 8~ Twine building, Petaluma 8~ Santa Rosa Railroad
trestle, the livery stable at Steamer Landing Park, and existing granaries.
2-P-5: Strengthen the visual and aesthetic character of major arterial corridors.
Washington Corridor Subarea:
The subject property is within the Washington Corridor Subarea of the General Plan.
Goal 2-G-4: Encourage the evolution of land uses to create a corridor of mixed-use
development.
Goal 2-G-18: Green Building. Provide leadership and guidance to ensure the application of
sustainable site planning arid green building practices.
2-P-122: Require development projects to prepare a Construction Phase Recycling Plan
that would address the reuse and recycling of major waste materials (soil,
vegetation, concrete, lumber, metal scraps, cardboard packaging, etc)
generated by any demolition activities and construction of the project.
Goal 3-G-1: Historic Preservation. Identify, recognize and protect Petaluma's unique and
irreplaceable cultural heritage through the implementation of policies and
programs that maintain the character and identity of the community, enhance the
quality of the built environment, encourage awareness and appreciation for its
history and culture, and contribute to its economic vitality. Ensure that future plans,
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ordinances, and City programs are complimentary to the historic preservation
goals and policies contained within this plan.
3-P-1: Protect historic and archaeological resources for the aesthetic, cultural,
educational, environmental, economic, and scientific contribution they make to
maintaining and enhancing Petaluma's character, identity and quality of life.
3-P-2: Provide incentives for encouraging the preservation and revitalization of historic
and cultural resources.
3-P-5: The protection of historic resources shall be a key consideration and an equal
component in the development review process.
3-P-6: Ensure that new development adjacent to eligible historic and cultural resources is
compatible with the character of those resources.
Natural Environment
4-P-6: Improve air quality through required planting of trees along streets and within
park.
4-P-15D: Reduce emissions from residential and commercial uses by requiring the
following:
• Use of high efficiency heating and other appliances, such as cooking
equipment, refrigerators, and furnaces, and low NOx water heaters in new
and existing residential units;
Compliance with or exceed requirements of CCR Title 24 for new residential
and commercial buildings;
• Incorporation of passive solar building design and landscaping conducive to
passive solar energy use for both residential and commercial uses, i.e.,
building orientation in a south to southeast direction, encourage planting of
deciduous trees on west sides of structures, landscaping with drought resistant
species, and use of groundcovers rather than pavement to reduce heat
reflection;
Encourage the use of battery-powered, electric, or other similar equipment
that does not impact local air quality for nonresidential maintenance
activities;
4-P-16: To reduce combustion emissions during construction and demolition phases, the
contractor of future individual projects shall encourage the inclusion in
construction contracts of the following requirements or measures shown to be
equally effective:
• Maintain construction equipment engines in good condition and in proper
tune per manufacturer's specification for the duration of construction;
• Minimize idling time of construction related equipment, including heavy-duty
equipment, motor vehicles, and portable equipment;
• Use alternative fuel construction equipment (i.e., compressed natural gas,
liquid petroleum gas, and unleaded gasoline);
• Use add-on control devices such as diesel oxidation catalysts or particulate
filters;
• Use diesel equipment that meets the ARB's 2000 or newer certification
standard for off-road heavy-duty diesel engines;
• Phase construction of the project;
• Limit the hours of operation of heavy duty equipment.
Mobility
5-P-19: All new and redesigned streets shall be bicycle and pedestrian friendly in design.
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Economic Health & Sustainability
9-P-1: Retain and attract "basic" economic activities that bring dollars into the local
economy by exporting products and services.
9-P-2: Ensure new commercial development will have a net positive impact on
Petaluma's economy, existing businesses, city finances and quality of life.
9-P-3: Provide an array of employment opportunities to existing and future residents by
assuring diversity in Petaluma's industry and enterprise mix.
9-P-8: Pursue economic development that is consistent with and supportive of Petaluma's
quality of life.
9-P-9: Incorporate sustainability as a characteristic Petaluma's image
9-P-10: Encourage economic development that will enhance job opportunities for existing
City residents.
9-P-18: Strengthen the tourism sector.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City of Petaluma Planning Commission recommends
that the City Council approve the following amendments to the City of Petaluma 2025 General
Plan from High Density Residential (18.2 - 30.0 hu/ac) to Mixed-Use.
ADOPTED this 24th day of November 2009, by the following vote:
Commissioner Aye No Absent Abstain
Abercrombie X
Chair Arras X
Barrett X
Second Vice. Chair Elias X
Hurley X
Vice Chair Johansen X
Pierre X
ATTEST:
eoff Bradley, Commissi Secretary
Christopher Arras, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Leslie Thomsen, Assistant City Attorney
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