HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2013-17 8/13/2013 RESOLUTION NO. 2013-17
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVE A ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE FROM PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT TO R-5
FOR THE MARIA DRIVE APARTMENT COMPLEX (144 UNITS)
LOCATED AT 35 MARIA DRIVE, APN'S 007-280-078 & 077
FILE NO. 12-GPA-0582
WHEREAS, JDA West, LLC., submitted an application for Zoning Map Amendment to re-
zone the project site located at 35 Maria Drive, from Planned Unit District to R-5 for the purpose
of constructing 144 apartments and associated common areas including a community room,
picnic/BBQ area, playground, swimming pool, on-site parking, carports and garages; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the proposed Zoning Map amendment on August 13, 2013; and,
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2013, the Planning Commission by Resolution No. 2013-15,
incorporated herein by reference, recommended to the City Council adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, in accordance with the California
Environmental Quality Act, the state CEQA Guidelines and the City of Petaluma Environmental
Guidelines; and,
WHEREAS, on August 13, 2013, the Planning Commission approved Resolution No. 2013-
16, incorporated herein by reference, recommending the City Council adopt the related
General Plan amendment; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby recommends the
City Council approve a zoning map amendment to rezone the subject parcels (APN's 007-280-
078 & 077) from Planned Unit District to R5 for the Project for the following reasons :
1. The proposed zoning map amendment to Rezone the subject parcels from PUD-
Planned Unit District (APN's 007-280-078 & 077) to R-5 is consistent with and
implements the proposed High Density Residential land use classification of the
General Plan.
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2. The proposed rezoning to R-5 is consistent with the Petaluma General plan Housing
Element policies which promote residential development within the Urban Growth
Boundary (Policy 11-P-1.1) and encourage the development of housing on
underutilized land (Policy 11-P-1.2).
3. The public necessity, convenience and general welfare clearly permit and will be
furthered by the proposed amendment because the proposed amendment will
allow the conversion of highly vacant office complex into a high density residential
development within proximity to shopping, park and educational facilities, and transit
routes. The proposed project would also require Site Plan & Architectural Review
approval by the Planning Commission for the proposed residential development.
ADOPTED this 13th day of August, 2013, by the following vote:
CommissionrMem`be% Aye ,Absent ` Abstain,'
Benedetti-Petnic X
Lin X
Marzo X
Councilmember Miller X
Chair Pierre X
Wick X
Vice Chair Wolpert X
Bill Wolpert, Vice Chair
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
H other Hines, Com rttee Secretary Eric Danly, City Attcfr y
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