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Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, June 17, 2014 — 07:00 PM
Regular Meeting
FINAL MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER (07:02 pm)
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Kathy Miller, Richard Marzo, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Bill Wolpert, and Diana Gomez.
ABSENT: Jennifer Pierre, and 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.
4. PRESENTATION
A. None
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S. COMMISSION COMMENT
A. Council Liaison
Council Member Kathy Miller gave her City Council update. She reported that Council reviewed
the Scerri residential project and the vote was deadlocked 3 - 3, therefore, the decision not to
allow the height modification will stand. They also reviewed the Walgreen's drive thru
pharmacy project. Council directed staff to further research the benefits to the disabled and
elderly population in Petaluma, with the intention of approving at a future meeting. City
Attorney, Eric Danly added that Council also directed staff to review a text amendment to the
City's current drive thru prohibition policies and bring back to the Council for review. Heather
Hines added that Council also looked at Green Building efforts to offset impacts from the drive
thru. Council Member Miller announced that on July 7th, there will be a groundbreaking
ceremony for East Washington Park and invited everyone to attend.
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Eric Danly, City Attorney
Heather Hines, Planning Manager
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee
Commissioner Marzo reported out on the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee. At their
last meeting they reviewed the Keller Court Commons residential project located at Keller &
West Streets. They also reviewed and made recommendations to the proposed Float House
project which will be a dock based boat rental business. This project includes some
improvements near the old River House such as a restroom and shower facility. PBAC also
reviewed some desired bike and pedestrian improvement projects that are part of an ongoing
list.
Chair Wolpert
C. Tree Advisory Committee
There was no report for this Committee.
D. Other Commission Comment
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6. STAFF COMMENT
A. Planning Manager's Report
Heather Hines gave her Planning Manager's report. She wanted to add to the Council Report
that there was a second reading of the French Laundry ordinance rescinding the landmark
designation. In addition, the Avila subdivision project is scheduled to come before the Council
in July.
Mr. Danly introduced Andrea Visveshwara, the new Assistant City Attorney. He stated that
Andrea previously worked for the City of San Luis Obispo in the same capacity. He thanked the
Planning Commission and stated that he has enjoyed working for them and felt fortunate to
have Andrea join the team.
Chair Wolpert
Andrea
Chair Wolpert
COMMUNICATIONS
A. None.
8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, May 27, 2014.
Minutes were approved without changes.
9. OLD BUSINESS
A. None
10. NEW BUSINESS
A. Consideration and recommendation to the City Council on the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program. Consideration and
recommendation to the City Council on the Zoning Map Amendment to Rezone from
Planned Unit District to R-4. Initial comments on Site Plan and Architectural Review.
Project Title: Addison Ranch Complex
Project Location: 200 Greenbriar Circle
Project #: 13 -SPC -0122
Staff: Elizabeth Jonckheer
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Staff Report Addison Ranch `tib
Attachment A - PC Resolution recommending MND for Addison Ranch'
Attachment B - PC Resolution recommending Zoning Map for Addison Ranch
Attachment C - Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for Addison Ranch
Attachment D - Neighborhood Meeting Flyer`
Attachment E - Addison Ranch Project Plans
Addision Electrical Site Lighting Plan
Addison Public Comment
Elizabeth Jonckheer, Senior Planner
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Jonckheer
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Jonckheer
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Jonckheer
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Ms. Jonckheer
Council Member Miller
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Jonckheer
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Jonckheer
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Jonckheer
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Jonckheer
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Commissioner Lin
Ms. Jonckheer
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Jonckheer
Commissioner Lin
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Jonckheer
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Jonckheer
Sid Paul, Ezralow Company, Managing member of Addison Ranch LLC
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Paul
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Paul
Darren Horning, Ezralow Company, Managing member of Addison Ranch LLC
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Horning
Commissioner Gomez
Council Member Miller
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Horning
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
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Mr. Paul
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Paul
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Paul
Mr. Horning
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Horning
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Horning
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Horning
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Mr. Paul
Commissioner Lin
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Danly
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Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Horning
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Horning
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Horning
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Horning
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Curt Bates, City Engineer
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Bates
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Bates
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Bates
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
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Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Bates
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Bates
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr. Bates
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Bates
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Marzo
Commissioner Lin
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
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Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Paul
Mr. Horning
David Leff, Ezralow Company, Managing member of Addison Ranch, LLC
Mr. Horning
M r. Leff
Mr. Paul
Chair Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Motion: Approve recommendation to City Council to adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program for the Addison
Ranch project made by Jocelyn Yeh Lin, seconded by Richard Marzo.
Vote: Motion carried 5 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin,
Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller.
Absent: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, and Jennifer Pierre.
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
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Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Danly
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Mr. Danly
Council Member Miller
Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Danly
Ms. Hines
Council Member Miller
Mr. Danly
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Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Mr. Danly
Chair Wolpert
Council Member Miller
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
Motion: Approve recommendation to the City Council to adopt the Zoning Map
Amendment to Rezone from Planned Unit District to R-4 with changes made by
Kathy Miller, seconded by Diana Gomez.
Vote: Motion carried 5 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller.
Absent: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, and Jennifer Pierre.
Ms. Hines
Chair Wolpert
11. ADJOURN
Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, June 24, 2014. (09:16
pm)