HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2009-06 12/22/2009RESOLUT~06V NO. 2009-06
CITY OF PETALUNIA PLAIVNIIVG COni1~AISSIOIV
RECOMMENDING DENIAL OF A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP
FOR THE SUNNYSLOPE II PROJECT
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 019-203-008
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2009 and December 22, 2009, the Planning Commission held
a duly noticed public hearing to consider a proposed Vesting Tentative Map to allow
development of 19 single family homes on APN 019-203-008 as the Sunnyslope II Project at 674
Sunnyslope Road the "Project");and,
WHEREAS, in its review of the proposed Planned Unit Development .Amendment ("PUD
Amendment") and Vesting Tentative Map ("VTM") for the Project, the Planning Commission
identified five issues relating to the site plan for the Project, including:
Insufficient clustering of lots to meet PUD and General Plan standards.
• Inadequately minimized site grading to meet PUD and General Plan standards.
e Insufficient protection of existing trees, in violation of Chapter 17 of the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance.
• Failure to provide public access to the Urban Separator Pathway and open space,
as required by the General Plan.
• Insufficient access for fire protection.
WHEREAS, based on the five identified issues, the proposed Vesting Tentative Map is not
consistent with the provisions of Title 20, Subdivisions, of the Petaluma Municipal Code
(Subdivision Ordinance) and the State Subdivision Map Act; and,
WHEREAS, based on the five identified issues, the proposed Vesting Tentative Map is not
consistent with the Petaluma General Plan 2025; and,
WHEREAS, the proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design and
improvements, will be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare in that a public access
to the Urban Separator Pathway and open space, and adequate access for fire protection are
not provided, and that therefore inadequate public facilities exist or will be installed, including
roads, sidewalks, water, sewer, storm drains, and other infrastructure.
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NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the foregoing recitals are adopted as findings.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that based on said findings, the Petaluma Planning Commission
recommends denial of the Vesting Tentative Map for the Project.
ADOPTED this 22nd day of December 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:
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Geoff Bradley, Commission cretary
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ristopher Arras, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Leslie Thomsen, Assistant City A t t o r n e y
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