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FZesolution No. s6-55 N C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
SYCAMORE HEIGHTS LOCATED AT THE TERMINOUS OF
SYCAMORE LANE, AP NO. 48-.141-46
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. ~l0'~ N.C.S., Assessor's Parcel No.
048-141-46 was rezoned to PUD (Planned Unit District) to allow a 51 lot
residential subdivision; and
WHEREAS, by action taken on January 14, 1986, the Planning Commission
recommended adoption of the final unit development plan in said Planned
Unit District; and
WHEREAS, a negative declaration prepared pursuant to the California
Environmental Quality Act was adopted by the City Council (Resolution No.
35 N.C.S.) as recommended by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission recommended approval of a narrower
street as part of this PUD development plan to reduce the impact of paving
on the site, minimize grading, and to retain significant vegetation; and
WHEREAS, the modification of subdivision standards to permit a narrower
public street in this PUD, as opposed to a privately owned street,
successfully achieves the goals of the Planning Commission yet preserves
the convenience, safety and welfare of the project residents;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the final unit development plan
on file in the Office of Community Development and Planning (file 3.348) is
hereby approved pursuant to section 19A-504 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072
N.C.S. , as amended; and,
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council- hereby .adopts the
findings of the Planning Commission as its findings as stated hereinafter:
Findings
1. The development plan results in a more desirable use of land and a
better physical environment than. would be possible under any single
zoning district or combination of zoning. districts .
2. The development plan. as proposed has a suitable relationship to
Petaluma Boulevard: North which is adequate to carry any additional
traffic generated by this: development.
3. The development plan. presents a unified and organized arrangement of
buildings and service facilities which are. :appropriate in relation to
adjacent properties. and adequate landscaping or screening, as
conditionally approved, to insure compatibility.
4. The natural and scenic qualities of the. site are protected as
conditionally appr--owed with. adequate public and private spaces
designated on. the plan;. T.he :development of the project site as
conditionally approved will not be detrimental to the public welfare,
will be in the best interests. of the City and .will be in keeping with
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the general rntent and spirit of the Zonrig~ Regulation of the City of
Petaluma, the Petaluma General Plan .and 'w-ith applicable environmental.
design plans adopted by the. City.
5. The project provides. a unique residential living experience including
moderate sized, moderate to moderate-high priced single-family homes
on private lots with adequate outdoor yard areas, storage areas,
community meeting facilities and with minimal impacts to City
government, but rather relying on self-management, self-maintenance
and community actualization.
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BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the .City Council, hereby approves the
development plan,, subject to the conditionsz :hereinafter set out as follows:
Conditions
1, Building architecture., exterior materials and colors sliall b,e subject to
approval of SPARC .. At least two -front elevations shall be created for
each model type.
2. Landscaping., irrigation .design and materials shall be subject to
approval of SPARC .
3 . Fire hydrant placement is subject to review , and approval of the Fire
Marshal:
4. All trees slated to be kept shall not ,be removed without prior written
approval from the Director of Community Development.::and Planning.
5 . The development. ;plane ,shall be modified ~ to incorporate the following
a. Garage. conversions are prohibited.
b . No recreational' vehicles, boat trailers . or disabled vehicles are
permitted in private open parking areas or common parking areas
except temporarily in areas expressly designated on approved unit
development plan and not to exceed 48 hours.
c. Home occupations. are permitted subject to Petaluma Zoning
Ordinance and 'provisions of the CC & R's.
d.~ All landscaping and. irrigation systems in common parking or yard
:areas shall be maintained by the .homeowners association or by an
assessment district and shall be designed and maintained to
standards acceptable to the .City of Petaluma..
6. The following structural setbacks for future ad'd'itions (i.e, after initial
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construction) fio the. main structure or ;to accessory° structures: shal'1 be
adopted:
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a. Front yard setbacks: a minimum. of 20 feet from. sidewalk or curb
b. Sideyar.d setbacks: a minimum 5 feet.,. aggregate 15 feet (it is
realized that some units will be constructed not conforming to this
standard) .
c. Rear yards: minimum 16 feet (it .is r.eal'ized that certain units will
be constructed as non-conforming units) as shown on the
development plan. Minimum main structure setback from rear
property line on eastern boundary~~ only (adjacent to Acorn
Terrace) shall be 15 feet.
d. Detached accessory structures: setbacks must conform to the City
standards:..
e. Non-conforming s"tructures: the average setback must meet the
standards for conforming structures.
7. The CC & R,'s shall be amended to clarify when the take-over
instrument will be ;prepared by the homeowner's .association and to
reflect Conditions. 5, 6, 8, and 16.
8. Maintenance responsibilities of common areas, fences:, community
buildings and the retained oak and eucalyptus trees must be specified
in the amended CC & R's.
9. Side and rear yards shall. be enclosed. within a 6-foot solid wood fence
constructed on pr..open-ty lines. Access to rear yards shall be provided
through a gate.
10. All conditions of approval for the tentative map. shall be incorporated,
where appropriate, into the PUD development plan.
11. The Director` of Community Development and Planning has authority to
modify building setbacks and locations: .from those shown on the.
approved plan. during siting /construction activities in an effort, to
retain as many trees as possible. All such changes shall be reflected
in a revised development plan, a copy and sepia original of which. shall
be -provided `to `he City within thirty (30) days of such modification.
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12. The tree retention plan, replacement plan, site plan, grading plan,
and proposed landscape shall be reviewed and evaluated by an
independent landscape designer or arborist, whose recommendations to
insure the long-term viability of existing significant vegetation shall be
followed insomuch as feasible as determined by the Planning Director.
Said recommendations are also subject to SPARC approval prior to final
map approval. An independent consultant shall also attend on behalf
of the City all activities involving tree removal, grading, structural
siting and construction in an effort to retain and protect as many
significant trees as possible.
13. The community building shall be completed prior to occupancy of the
25th dwelling unit. Community building to be owned and maintained
by Homeowner's Association.
14. * Tree planting along eastern boundary shall be increased in quantity
and size to provide dense, early screening, subject to SPARC
approval.
15 . * Approximately ten (10) additional parking spaces shall be added along
the street, subject to staff approval.
16. * The CC' &'R's shall be revised to clearly state the restricted parking
situation in this subdivision, and to state the penalty for parking
violations .
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the A ve s to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Ad~€~i~~pXe~i~~meeting fO
on the ................17t~iay of ................NfarCh.................-.......-., 19....86by the
following vote: .-- - • -
ity Attorney
AYES: Cavanagh, Davis, leeloolsey, Tencer, V.M. Balshaw, Ma o Mattei
NOES: Alone
ABSENT: ne s nt
City Clerk
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