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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 08/14/2012 4 City of Petaluma, CA City Council Chambers ti t { City Hall, I I English Street ft y..' Petaluma,CA 94952 Telephone 707/778-4301 /Fax 707/778-4498 E-Mail cdd@ci.petaluma.ca.us ci.petaluma.ca.us Web Page http://www.ci.petaluma.ca.us Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, August 14, 2012 - 1. ROLL CALL: (07:03 PM) Present: Melissa Abercrombie,Alicia Kae Herries, Gabe.Kearney,Jennifer Pierre, Bill Wolpert, Ray Johnson. Absent: Dennis Elias B. SWEARING IN OF NEW COMMISSIONER (07:03 PM) Claire Cooper Commissioner Johnson C. ELECTION OF COMMISSION OFFICERS(07:04 PM) Chair Pierre Commissioner Abercrombie Motion:Nominate Jennifer Pierre for the Planning Commission Chair. Moved by Melissa Abercrombie, seconded by Alicia Kae Herries. Vote: Motion carried 6-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney; Jennifer Pierre; Bill Wolpert; Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias Motion: nominate Melissa Abercrombie as Vice Chair. Moved by Alicia Kae Herries, no second required. Commissioner Abercrombie, declined nomination Motion: Nominate Bill Wolpert as Vice Chair. Moved by Melissa Abercrombie, seconded by Ray Johnson. Vote: Motion carried 6-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries;Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre; Bill Wolpert; Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias Chair Pierre Motion: Nominate Melissa Abercrombie as Second Vice Chair. Moved by Jennifer Pierre, seconded by Alicia Kae Herries. Vote:.Motion carried 6-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre; Bill Wolpert; Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve the July 24, 2012 Planning Commission minutes. (07:06 PM) Motion: Approve Minutes of July 24,2012 Planning Commission meeting. Moved by Melissa Abercrombie, seconded by Alicia Kae Herries. Vote: Motion carried 4-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre Abstain: Bill Wolpert;Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias 4. CORRESPONDENCE: Receive information from staff on Commission Correspondence since the previous Planning Commission meeting. (07:06 PM) Heather Hines,Planning Manager 6. COMMISSIONER AND LIASION REPORTS: Receive reports from Commissioners and standing Commission Liaisons. (07:06 PM) Commissioner Herries Commissioner Abercrombie Council Member Kearney 5. PLANNING MANAGER'S REPORT: Receive Planning Manager's Report. (07:07 PM) Heather Hines, Planning Manager 7. PRESENTATION: FEMA REMAPPING (07:07 PM) Eric Danly, City Attorney Curt Bates, City Engineer Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Bates Council.Member Kearney Mr. Bates Chair Pierre 3. PUBLIC COMMENT: The Commission will hear public comments only on matters over which it has jurisdiction. There will be no Commission discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three minutes to any individual. If more than three persons wish to speak,their time will be allotted so that the total amount of time allocated to this agenda item will be 15 minutes. (07:19 PM) Public Comment Opened Richard Giddens Chair Pierre Public Comment Closed 8. PUBLIC HEARING: NEW BUSINESS: An application for Site Plan and Architectural Review has been submitted by Merlone Geier for the development of an approximately 345,000 square foot commercial shopping center on a 36.55 acre vacant site located at the corner of North McDowell Boulevard and Rainier Avenue.The applicant is also requesting Site Plan and Architectural Review of a master sign program for the center and a Conditional Use Permit to allow a reduction in the number of on-site parking spaces consistent with Section 1 I.065C of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance. TITLE: Deer Creek Village ADDRESS: North McDowell Blvd. and Rainier Avenue FILE NUMBER: 09-SPC-0091 STAFF: Heather Hines(07:20 PM) Staff Report Attachment I -Resolution for SPAR Attachment 2- Resolution for CUP Attachment 3 - Resolution for SPAR- Sign Program Attachment 4 -Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program Attachment 5 - Reduced Plan Set(Part I) Attachment 5 - Reduced Plan Set(Part 2) Attachment 6- Master Art Program Attachment 7- Master Sign Program Attachment 8- Friedman rendering Attachment 9 -Living Wall Details Attachment 10 - PBAC Memo Attachment 11 - Public Comment letter. Paul Francis Attachment 12 -Public Comment letter Butch Smith Chair Pierre Commissioner Wolpert recused Heather Hines, Planning Manager Chair Pierre Commissioner Herries Ms. Hines Commissioner Herries Ms. Hines Commissioner Johnson Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Johnson Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Mike Grehl, Merlone Geier,Applicant Kevin James, MCG Architect, Applicant Bill Friedman,Applicant Chair Pierre Mr. James Council Member Kearney Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Herres Mr. James Commissioner Herries Mr. James Commissioner Herries Ms. Hines Commissioner Herries Commissioner Johnson Mr..James Chair Pierre Mr. James Chair Pierre Mr. James Chair Pierre Mr. James Chair Pierre Mr. James Chair Pierre Mr. James Greg Geersten, Merlone Geier,Applicant Chair Pierre Mr.James Chair Pierre Mr.James Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Micahel Schrock,Urban Arena Landscape Architect, Applicant Chair Pierre Mr. Schrock Chair Pierre Public Comment Opened Richard Giddens Janice Cader Thompsen, Jerry Thompsen cede his time. Chair Pierre Ms. Thompsen Public Comment Closed Council Member Kearney Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Mr. James Council Member Kearney Mr. James Council Member Kearney Mr. James Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Mr. Schrock Council Member Kearney Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Mr. James Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Ms. Hines David Proctor,Friedman's Chief Financial Officer, Applicant Council Member Kearney Mr. James Council Member Kearney Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Abercrombie Mr. James Commissioner Abercrombie Commissioner Herries Ms. Hines Commissioner Herries Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Johnson Ms. Hines Commissioner Herries Ms. Hines Commissioner Herries Curt Bates,City Engineer Commissioner Herries Mr. Bates Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Commissioner Johnson Chair Pierre Mr. James Mr. Bates Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Mr. Grehl Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Commissioner Abercrombie Chair Pierre Commissioner Abercrombie Council Member Kearney Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Commissioner Johnson Chair Pierre Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Commissioner Abercrombie Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Eric Danly, City Attorney Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Motion: Approve the Resolution for the Conditional Use Permit to modify parking requirements for the.Deer Creek Village project with modificaitons to conditions of approval 1 to allow up to 25%reduction and addition of condition of approval 4 to encourage further reduction in on site parking. Moved by Jennifer Pierre,seconded by Gabe Kearney. Vote: Motion carried5-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries; Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre;Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias;Bill Wolpert Mr. Danly Commissioner Johnson Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Mr.Danly Chair Pierre Council Member Kearney Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Motion: Approve the Resolution for the Site Plan and Architectual Review for a Master Sign Program for Deer Creek Village,but add 2d. to allow an additional monument sign on Ranier until Rainier extends passed Fitness Center. Moved by Gabe Kearney, seconded by Ray Johnson. Vote: Motion carried 5-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Alicia Kae Herries;Gabe Kearney; Jennifer Pierre; Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias; Bill Wolpert Chair Pierre Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Commissioner Abercrombie Chair Pierre Commissioner Abercombie Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Mr. Grehl Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Chair Pierre Mr. Bates Chair Pierre Council Member Keamey Chair Pierre Commissioner Herries Council Member Kearney Ms, Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Mr. Dan ly Mr. Bates Mr. Dan ly Council Member Kearney Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Council Member Kearney Mr. Grehl Chair Pierre Motion: Approve the Resolution.for SPAR with the following changes: modify condition of approval 20 to include no idling during loading,add 3K to increase three tier landscaping along McDowell,add 3L for increased articulation between Majors and 2-4,minimize sign lighting impacts through use of gooseneck or other similar lighting and make full use of halo lighting, attention to architectural.detailing to ensure four sided architecture,work with City to explore lit crosswalk on Ranier and Prince Albert or Rushmore, modify condition of approval 22 to eliminate reference to soundwall and increase area to match discussion,truck traffic for Majors will enter and exit off of Lynch Creek and McDowell with no trucks on bridges, add 3M requiring greater articulation on south elevation of Fitness Center. Moved by Ray Johnson, seconded by Melissa Abercrombie. Vote: Motion carried 4-1. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie; Gabe Kearney; Jennifer Pierre; Ray Johnson No: Alicia Kae Herries Absent: Dennis Elias; Bill Wolpert Commissioner Herries Chair Pierre 9.ADJOURN: Adjourn to the next regularly scheduled Commission meeting. APPEAL STATEMENT: Within fourteen (14) days following the date of a decision of the Planning Commission,the decision may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or by any other interested party. If no appeal is made within that time, the decision shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Said appeal shall be accompanied by the appeal fee as specified by Resolution 2010-206-N.C.S. as adopted by the City Council. The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant.(Zoning Ordinance §24.070)(10:23 PM) Motion: Adjourn Moved by Jennifer Pierre, seconded by Gabe Kearney. Vote: Motion carried 5-0. Yes: Melissa Abercrombie;Alicia Kae Herries;Gabe Kearney;Jennifer Pierre; Ray Johnson Absent: Dennis Elias; Bill Wolpert •