HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2014-14 06/17/2014RESOLUTION NO. 2014-14
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RECOMMENDING CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A ZONING MAP AMENDMENT TO REZONE
THE PROPERTY FROM PUD TO R-4 FOR THE ADDISON RANCH APARTMENT COMPLEX
LOCATED AT 200 GREENBRIAR CIRCLE
APN 007-610-001 THROUGH 032
FILE NO. 13 -SPC -0122
WHEREAS, Gary Whitesides with GALA Construction, submitted an application (13 -SPC -
0122) to the City of Petaluma for a Zoning Map Amendment and Site Plan and Architectural
Review for the property located at 20D Greenbrier Circle, APN 007-61-001 through 032 ("the
Project" or the "proposed Project"); and,
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the proposed Zoning Map Amendment on June 17, 2014; and,
WHEREAS, on June 17, 2014, the Planning Commission reviewed the CEQA evaluation
and by Resolution No. 2013-13 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 tfhat the
City Council amend the zoning map to re -designate the subject parcels (007-610-001 through
032) from PUD to R-4 for the Project based on the findings made below:
The R-4 zoning designation will result in a use that is appropriate and compatible with
surrounding uses. The R-4 zoning district is consistent with the existing General Plan
designation for the site of Medium Density Residential (8.0 to 18 dwelling units per acre) and
will facilitate development within this density range. A mix of residential development from
low density to high density residential surrounds the site. The project is consistent with the
established character of the surrounding neighborhoods and the character within the South
East Planning Subarea offhe General Plan.
2. The R-4 zoning designation will allow for the development of infill housing on 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.
3. Approval of the requested zoning map amendment facilitates implementation of the
General Plan 2025, provides compatibility with the surrounding neighborhood, and provides
housing development consistent with the City's adopted Housing Element. The zoning
amendment serves the public convenience, necessity, and general welfare by
implementing zoning consistent with adopted plans, policies, and zoning code regulations.
The proposed project would also require Site Plan and Architectural Review approval by the
Planning Commission for the proposed development.
4. The requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been satisfied
through the preparation of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Project. Mitigation
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measures have been proposed and agreed to by the applicant that will reduce potential
impacts to less than significant.
ADOPTED this 171h day of June, 2014, by the following vote:
Commission Member Aye No Absent I Abstain
Benedetti-Petnic X
Lin X
Gomez X
Marzo X
Councilmember Miller X
Vice Chair Pierre X
Chair Wolpert I X
ATTEST:
He/4r Hines, Co mission Secretary
Bill Wolpert, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
0
Eric Danly, City Attorney
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