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HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2003-030 N.C.S. 02/24/2003Resolution No. 2003-030 N.C.S. of the City of Petaluma, California APPROVING THE UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE MAGNOLIA PLACE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT 1120 MAGNOLIA AVENUE AND 1111 GOSSAGE AVENUE APN 048-1.41-012 AND 048-132-027 WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2146 N.C.S., Assessor's Parcel Numbers APN 048-132- 027 and a portion of APN 048-141-012 were prezoned to Planned Unit Development. District (PUD); and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed Public Hearing on April 9, 2002, and considered. all written and verbal communication on the matter, and recommended denial of the Unit Development Plan; and, WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed Public Hearing on February 3 and February 24, 2003, and considered all written and verbal communications on the matter. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council, pursuant to section 19A-504 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S., as amended, hereby approves the Unit Development Plan for the Magnolia Place Planned Unit Development on file in the Community Development Department based on the following findings: 1. That the PUD Development Standards allow for the continued operation of the existing uses, and will result in more appropriate and compatible uses in the district. The Development Standards provide for single-family residences, one of which exists on each site. A residential subdivision occurs within the City limits west of the project site. A chicken ranch also operates on the Gossage Avenue parcel that currently impacts adjacent residential uses with noise and odors. Presently, trespassers use the Magnolia Avenue site, which is private property, for passive recreational uses. The dedication of a portion of this parcel to the City for a neighborhood park will allow its development into a formalized passive park with trails and easy access. 2. That the plan for the proposed development presents a unified and organized arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in relation to adjacent or nearby properties, and that adequate landscaping and/or screening is included to ensure compatibility. The proposed General Plan designation for the developable portions of the project site is the same as the adjacent residential subdivision within the City limits. Lot sizes on the Magnolia parcel will be similar to the adjoining development. Pursuant to General Plan policies, the lots on the Gossage site are proposed to increase in size towards the Urban Limit Line. Architectural controls will assure continued compatibility with surrounding Resolution No. ~~~~_p3~ N.C.S. residential uses. The residential portions of the development are to be landscaped, and the park site is to be reforested. 3. That the proposed project has complied with the requirements of CEQA through the preparation and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this project, which addresses the potential environmental impacts associated with its development, and no further environmental analysis is necessary. Pursuant to the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study of potential environmental impacts was prepared. The potential for significant impacts to geology and soils, air, hydrology and water, noise, visual quality and aesthetics, biological resources and cultural resources were identified. Mitigation measures were proposed and agreed to by the applicant that will reduce potential impacts to less than significant. There is no substantial. evidence that supports a fair argument that the project, as mitigated, would have a significant effect on the environment. 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 roved as t Council of the ~ity of Petaluma at a (Regular) (Adjourned) (Special) meeting fo on the ......... 24............ day of ........February ............................... 20.03, by the following vote: ...................................... City Attorney AYES: Canevaro, Harris, Healy, Vice Mayor O'Brien NOES: Mayor Glass, Torliatt ABSENT: Moyni n /~~~ ATTEST: ....................................... ~.......................................... .. .. G~.` . ....,.. ... ......... City Clerk Mayor Council File ................................... Res. No........ 2003-030 N.C.S.