HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-160 N.C.S. 08/04/2003Resolution No.2003-160N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVAL OF THE
PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT GUIDELINES
FOR GATTI SUBDIVISION, ALLOWING FOR DEVELOPMENT OF
A 92-UNIT RESIDENTIAL SUBDIVISION,
ACCESSED FROM CASELLA WAY AND YORKSHIRE ROAD,
APN 137-070-079
WHEREAS, by action taken on May 13, 2003, the Planning Commission considered the
proposal and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to approve the PUD Guidelines;
and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been satisfied through the preparation of an Initial
Study and adoption of Resolution No. 2003-158 N.C.S., approving a Mitigated Negative
Declaration to address the specific impacts of the Gatti subdivision; and,
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2160 N.C.S. the City Council has rezoned to PUD
Assessor's Parcel Number 137-070-079, comprising 17.17 acre; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a public hearing on the proposed project on July 14,
2003 and August 4, 2003, after giving notice of said hearing, in the manner, for the period, and
in the form required by Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S., as amended; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council has considered the proposal to adopt Planned Unit
District Development Guidelines, as revised or modified.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the PUD
Development Guidelines subject to the following Findings, Conditions, and Mitigation
Measures:
1. The adoption of the PUD Development Guidelines, as conditioned, are in general
conformity with the Petaluma General Plan and zoning regulations of the City of
Petaluma as described in the project staff report. Additionally, the Fire Marshal,
Parks Department, and the Engineering Section have prepared conditions of approval
to address safety issues and design criteria for the construction of the buildings and
design of the site.
2. The public necessity, convenience, and. general welfare clearly permit the adoption of
the proposed amendment in that the amendment will result in residential and
recreational uses that are more appropriate and compatible with the existing
surroundings uses. The density standard under the proposed Development Guidelines
will be 12.2 units per acre for the townhouse portion and 3.8 for the detached houses
Resolution No. 2003-160 N.C.S.
portion that is compatible with the surrounding neighborhood, the General Plan, and
the Corona Ely Specific Plan. The guidelines for the proposed development present a
unified and organized arrangement of buildings and facilities that are appropriate in
relation to adjacent and nearby properties, and adequate landscaping is included to
ensure compatibility. The guidelines shall also be reviewed and approved by the Site
Plan and Architectural Review Committee.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
All conditions adopted in conjunction with the Gatti Rezoning to Planning Unit
Development are herein incorporated by reference as conditions of project approval.
MITIGATION MEASURES
All Mitigation Measures adopted in conjunction with the Gatti Subdivision Mitigated
Negative Declaration which are identified in the Initial Study for the Gatti Nursery
subdivision are herein incorporated.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: 1 hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting for
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ity Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Harris, Healy, Moynihan, Vice Mayor O'Brien, Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ATTEST: ............................................................................................... ... ... ..:. ......... ............
City Clerk ayor
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