HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2014-10 05/13/2014RESOLUTION NO. 2014-10
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AN IMPLEMENTING ZONING
MAP AMENDMENT FROM R4 TO R2 FOR THE AVILA RANCH SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 511 SONOMA MOUNTAIN PARKWAY
APN 149-413-023
FILE NO. PLTS-13-0002
WHEREAS, Doyle Heaton with DRG Builder on behalf of Barbara Lee Gomes (1994
Rose L. Avila Trust), submitted an application (File No. PLTS-13-0002) for a Zoning Map
Amendment and Tentative Subdivision Map to the City of Petaluma for the property
located at 511 Sonoma Mountain Parkway, APN 149-413-023 ("the Project" or the
"proposed Project") for the purpose of developing 21 single-family lots of 6,018 square
feet to 8,009 square feet, and 6 landscaping and bio-retention/storm drain detention
treatment parcels A through F parcels, and,
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the proposed Implementing Zoning Ordinance amendment on May 13, 2014;
and,
WHEREAS, on May 13, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed the CEQA
evaluation and by Resolution No. 2014-09 has recommended to the City Council
adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting
Program, in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and the City of
Petaluma Environmental Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends to the City Council the re -designation of the subject parcel (149-413-023)
from R4 to R2 for the Project and authorizes construction of site improvements for the
Project contained in said plans based on the findings made below:
1. The proposed amendment to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance to Rezone
the subject parcel (149-413-023) R2 is consistent with and implements the Low
Density Residential land use classification of the General Plan as already
existing for the parcel.
2. The proposed rezoning results in a use that is appropriate and compatible
with existing surrounding uses. The project is consistent with the established
character of the surrounding neighborhoods and the low-density residential
character within the North East Planning Subarea of the General Plan will be
complimented by the proposed project.
3. The proposed rezoning to R2 is consistent with the Petaluma General plan
Housing Element policies which Promote residential development within the
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Urban Growth Boundary (Policy 11-P-1.1) and Encourage the development of
housing on underutilized land (Policy 11-P-1.2).
4. The public necessity, convenience and general welfare clearly permit and
will be furthered by the proposed amendment because it will allow the
development of housing on underutilized land within the Urban Growth
Boundary. The General Plan proposes development of approximately 6,000
additional residential units and a build out population of approximately
72,700. This represents an annual growth of rate of nearly 1.2% per year. The
project would add 21 new market rate dwelling units. The project site is
identified as Site 8 within the City of Petaluma Residential Land Inventory
Opportunity Sites, Appendix A to the City of Petaluma 2009-2014 Housing
Element, prepared in 2009. Payment of in -lieu fees will allow the city to
continue to fund affordable housing through land acquisition and assistance
to non-profit developers and other mechanisms, including the "silent second
mortgage" program. The proposed project would also require Site Plan &
Architectural Review and approval by the Planning Commission.
5. The requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have
been satisfied through the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
for the Project. Mitigation measures have been proposed and agreed to by
the applicant that will reduce potential impacts to less than significant.
ADOPTED this 13th day of May, 2014, by the following vote:
( Commission Member Aye No Absent
Benedetti- Petnic X
Lin X
Gomez X
Marzo X
Councilmember Miller X
Vice Chair Pierre X
Chair Wolpert X
Abstain
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Bill Wolpert, Chair
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ATTEST:
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He Hines, Cor7lission Secretary
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Eric W. Danly, C�ty Attorney
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