HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2013-13 5/28/2013 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-13
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL DENY A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
TO CHANGE THE LAND USE DESIGNATION FROM BUSINESS PARK TO MIXED USE
FOR THE LYNCH CREEK PLAZA SITE LOCATED AT THE CORNER OF
NORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD AND LYNCH CREEK WAY
APN 007-380-007
FILE NO. 12-GPA-0236
WHEREAS, Browman Development, Inc., submitted an application for a General Plan
Amendment to change the land use designation of the project site located at the corner of
North McDowell Boulevard and Lynch Creek Way (APN 007-380-007) from Business Park to Mixed
Use; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission held duly noticed public hearings to consider
the proposed General Plan amendment on May 28, 2013 and July 9, 2013: A copy of the notice
was published in the Argus-Courier, provided to residents and occupants within 500 feet of the
site in compliance with state and local law, and routed to appropriate agencies listed under
Government Code Section 65352;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends
that the City Council deny the proposed General Plan Amendment to change the General Plan
Land Use designation of the subject parcel (APN 007-380-007) from Business Park to Mixed Use
based on the following findings:
1. The current Business Park designation is consistent with designation and use of
properties in the surrounding Lynch Creek Way neighborhood and compatible with
the Petaluma Hospital on the east side of North McDowell Boulevard. Availability of
land use designated Business Park is limited in Petaluma and this concentration of
Business Park property provides a unique opportunity for medical office, research and
development facilities, and light industrial uses.
2. The Planning Commission has not found compelling reason to modify the General
Plan land use designation from Business Park.
3. The record does not provide adequate evidence that vacancy rates or economic
conditions necessitate a change in general plan land use designation.
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4. There is no evidence that a modification to Mixed Use would better serve the public
necessity, convenience, or general welfare.
ADOPTED this 9th day of July, 2013, by the following vote:
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Councilmember Miller X
Chair Pierre X
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Vice Chair Wolpert X
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ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Hhther Hines, Co ittee Secretary Eric Danly, City Attorney
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