HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2010-07 07/13/2010RES®LUTI®~ N®. 2010-07
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RECOMMENDING THE CITY COUNCIL AMEND THE TEXT OF CHAPTER 9,
SECTION 9.080 AND SECTION 9.090, OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA
IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE REGULATING CARDROOMS
WHEREAS, Section 25.010 of the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance
provides in pertinent part that no amendment shall be made to the Implementing Zoning
Ordinance unless the Planning Commission and City Council find the amendment to be in
conformity with the General Plan; and,
WHEREAS, an application was filed on May 17, 2010 by the 101 Casino -River cardroom
("Applicant"), on behalf of Monument Properties, LLC ("Owner") for a Zoning Amendment to
amend the text of Chapter 9, Sections 9.080 and 9.090 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance
to allow for an increase in the number of tables allowed in a cardroom in the City of Petaluma
from fifteen (15) to eighteen (18) and to allow for cardrooms to be relocated within 1,000 feet
of other cardrooms; and,
WHEREAS, on June 30, 2010 a public notice of the July 13, 2010 public hearing before the
Planning Commission was mailed to all property owners and residents within 1,000 feet of the 101
Casino at 5151 Montero Way, to all other interested parties, and a notice of the July 13, 2010
public hearing before the Planning Commission was published in an one-eighth page notice in
the Argus-Courier on July 1, 2010; and,
WHEREAS, on July 13, 2010, the Planning Commission held adult'-noticed public hearing
in accordance with the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Section 24.010; and
WHEREAS, the Petaluma Police Department has reviewed the proposed text
amendments and has not identified a public safety concern with regard to the requests.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby finds that the
proposed amendment contained in this Resolution to the City's Implementing Zoning
Ordinance, Chapter 9, Section 9.080 is in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan
2025 because expansion of cardroom establishments promotes a diverse economic base that
balances economic benefits, supports local business, and provides opportunities for local
workers. Additionally, by increasing the number of tables, additional revenues from annual table
fees as well as business license fees are generated. These fees contribute to the City of
Petaluma's economic base and yield net fiscal benefits.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the following proposed amendment to the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 9, Section 9.080 is hereby recommended to the Petaluma City
Council for consideration and findings in accordance with Section 25.010 of the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance:
Section 9.080 -Table Limit
"The number of tables in any cardroom licensed as of the effective date of this Chapter shall not
be increased, except that every cardroom may have up to eighteen (18) tables. No cardroom
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shall have more than eighteen (18) tables. A "table" is defined as an area in which a single
game is played, not exceeding ten players plus a dealer."
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the requested amendment to Section 9.090, Limit on
Locations, is not recommended to the City Council for adoption.
ADOPTED this 13th day of July 2010, by the following vote:
Commissioner Aye No Absent' Abstain
Abercrombie X
6 a rrett X
Second Vice Chair Elias X
Herries X
Hurley X
Chair Johansen X
Vice Chair Pierre X
ATTEST:
eoff Bradley, Commissio Secretary
Curtis Jo an ,Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Leslie Thomsen, Assistant City Attorney
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