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Petaluma, CA 94952
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Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, September 23, 2014 — 07:00 PM
Regular Meeting
FINAL MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER (07:00 pm)
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo,
and Kathy Miller.
ABSENT: None.
Motion: Postpone Agenda Item 10B to the next scheduled Planning Commission meeting
on October 14th at 7:00 pm. made by Kathy Miller, seconded by Jocelyn Yeh Lin.
Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo,
and Kathy Miller.
Absent: Gina Benedetti-Petnic.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Committee will hear public comments only on matters over which it has jurisdiction. There
will be no Committee/Commission discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three
minutes to any individual. If more than three persons wish to speak, their time will be allotted
so that the total amount of time allocated to this agenda item will be 15 minutes.
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4. PRESENTATION
A. None
5. COMMISSION COMMENT
A. Council Liaison
Council Liaison Kathy Miller reported about the outcome of the September 15th meeting. The
East Washington at Edith Street Lighted Crosswalk Project was approved. There have been
many accidents at that intersection and this is intended to slow cars down. Plans for a third ball
field were approved for the East Washington Park and there will be a new lacrosse and soccer
field by the end of the year. At the September 8th meeting, Council approved the Western
Water Main Replacement Project, the Zoning Map for the Addison Ranch project, and a Stage
One Water Shortage Contingency Plan. There was the Introduction of the Freeway Facing Signs
Ordinance which will allow businesses of 81000-19,999 square feet to apply for signage up to
18", and allow businesses of 20,000 and above to apply for signs up to 24". Council also took
comments on the Rainier Crosstown Connector Draft EIR.
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic joined the meeting.
Vice Chair Pierre
Council Member Miller
Vice Chair Pierre
Council Member Miller
Vice Chair Pierre
Heather Hines, Planning Manager
Vice Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
Commissioner Lin reported that there has not been a PBAC meeting since the last Planning
Commission meeting.
C. Tree Advisory Committee
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic stated that the Tree Committee has not met since the last
Planning Commission meeting.
D. Other Commission Comment
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6. STAFF COMMENT
A. Planning Manager's Report
Heather Hines, Planning Manager, had nothing additional to report.
7. COMMUNICATIONS
A. None
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Joint Planning Commission & HCPC Meeting of Tuesday, September
9, 2014.
Chair Wolpert
Minutes were approved without changes.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Valero Convenience Store. Request for Conditional Use Permit, Determination of Public
Convenience or Necessity, and Site Plan and Architectural Review to reconstruct expanded
convenience store and associated site improvements including beer and alcohol sales at the
existing Valero Gas Station.
Project Location: 532 East Washington Street
Staff: Tiffany Robbe, Senior Planner
File #PUMA -14-001
Valero Gas Staff Report
Attachment A - Resolution Conditional Use Permit
Attachment B - Resolution Determining Public Convenience or Necessity
Attachment C- Resolution for Site Plan and Architectural Review
Attachment D - Color and Materials Board
Attachment E - Parking Lot Light Fixture
Attachment F - Bicycle Rack
Attachment G - Undue Concentration Letter from ABC
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Attachment H - Resolution 96-56 N.C.S re: Public Convenience or Necessity
Attachment I - Written Statement by Applicant
Attachment J - Memo from Lt. Danny Fish dated 8/25/14
Attachment K- Plan Set
Tiffany Robbe, Senior Planner
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Robbe
Chair Wolpert
Ron Jacobs, Architect, PM Design Group
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Jacobs
Arash Salkhi, applicant
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Salkhi
Commissioner Marzo
Vice Chair Pierre
Mr. Salkhi
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Salkhi
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Salkhi
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Mr. Salkhi
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
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Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Mr. Salkhi
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Salkhi
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Salkhi
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Salkhi
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Salkhi
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Salkhi
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Mr. Salkhi
Vice Chair Pierre
Mr. Salkhi
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Robbe
Chair Wolpert
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Commissioner Gomez
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Jacobs
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Mr. Jacobs
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Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Salkhi
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
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Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
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Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
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Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Robbe
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Robbe
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Robbe
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Lin
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
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Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Robbe
Commissioner Lin
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Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Robbe
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Robbe
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Robbe
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Ms. Robbe
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Marzo
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Robbe
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Jacobs
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Mr. Jacobs
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Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Jacobs
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Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
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Mr. Jacobs
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Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
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Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Mr. Jacobs
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Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Commissioner Lin
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Andrea Visweshwara, Assistant City Attorney
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
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Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Motion: Approve resolution for a Conditional Use Permit for Valero Convenience Store
located at 532 East Washington Street made by Kathy Miller, seconded by
Richard Marzo.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn
Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller.
Chair Wolpert
Motion: Approve determination that public convenience or necessity would not be
served by the issuance of an alcoholic beverage license with additional findings
for Valero Convenience Store at 532 East Washington Street made by Kathy
Miller, seconded by Bill Wolpert.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn
Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller.
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Commissioner Lin
Council Member Miller
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Robbe
Vice Chair Pierre
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Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Ms. Robbe
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Vice Chair Pierre
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Marzo
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Marzo
Chair Wolpert
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Commissioner Marzo
Vice Chair Pierre
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Jacobs
Vice Chair Pierre
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Commissioner Lin
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
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Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Mr. Jacobs
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Vice Chair Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
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Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Jacobs
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Motion: Postpone Site Plan and Architectural Review until October 14th with suggested
changes to resolution made by Gina Benedetti-Petnic, seconded by Kathy Miller.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn
Yell Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller.
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Wolpert
B. Short -Term Vacation Rentals. The City of Petaluma is proposing modifications to the text of
its Implementing Zoning Ordinance and SmartCode to allow short-term vacation rentals in
residential and mixed use zoning districts.
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Staff: Ingrid Alverde, Economic Development Manager
Vacation Rentals Staff Report
AttachmentA-Vacation Rentals Draft Resolution
Attachment B - Vacation Rental Ordinance Summary
Attachment C- Vacation Rentals Public Comment
Motion was made at the beginning of the meeting to continue to next meeting on October
14th.
11. ADJOURN
Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, October 14, 2014. (09:10 pm)