HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 00-157 N.C.S. 09/05/2000
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Resolution No. 00-157 N.C.S.
2 of the City of Petaluma, California
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4 APPROVAL. OF A 1VIITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PETALUIVIA VALLEX
5 BAPTIST CHURCH LOCATED AT 580 SONOIVIA 1VIOUNTAIN PARKWAY, APN .136-120-075
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7 WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared and the results of the study indicated that the proposed
s Petaluma Valley Baptist Church expansion, as mitigated, will not cause any significant adverse
9 environmental impacts; and,
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11 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma held a noticed public hearing on October
12 26, 1999, January 11 and July 25, 2000, on the subject application, heard testimony and concluded that the
13 findings and conditions for the project were adequate and recommended to the City Council approval of the
14 proposed development; and
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16 WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church proposal on September 25,
17 2000, and considered all written and verbal communications concerning potential environmental impacts
18 resulting from the project before rendering a decision;
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20 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the Mitigated Negative
21 Declaration subject to the following Findings and Mitigation Measures:
22 Findings for Approval. of a Mitigated Negative Declaration:
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24 1. An Initial Study was prepared, proper notice was provided in accordance with CEQA and local
25 guidelines for the approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration to establish the use.
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27 2. Based on the Initial Study, dated October 6, 1999, and any comments received, there is no
28 substantial evidence that the project as mitigated would have a significant effect upon the
29 environment.
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31 3. A monitoring program will be created to insure compliance with the adopted mitigation measures
32 for the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church.
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1 4. As concluded in the attached Initial Study date October 6, 1999, the project does not have the
2 potential to affect wildlife resources as defined in the Fish and Game code, either individually or
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5 5. The project is not located on a site listed on any Hazardous Waste Site List complied by the State
6 pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the Government Code.
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8 6. The Planning Commission/City Council has reviewed the Initial Study/Mitigated Negative
9 Declaration and considered any and all comments before making a recommendation on the project.
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11 7. The record of the proceedings of the decision on the project is available for public review at the
12 City of Petaluma, Planning Department, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California.
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14 1Vlitigation 1Vleasures:
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Land LJse and Planning Mitigation Measures
1. Final design review by SPARC will include the site plan, landscaping plan,
and building design. The project will be conditioned to ensure lighting is
directed away from the adjacent residences, that landscaping screens as
much as possible, and that the project conforms to City noise standards.
Geology and Soils Mitigation Measures
1. All earthwork, grading, trenching, back-filling, and compaction operations
shall be conducted in accordance with the City's Grading and Erosion
Control Ordinance (Title ' 7, Chapter 17.31, of the Municipal code) and
shall be reflected on the improvement plans prior to .recordation of the
Final Map.
2. All public and/or private improvements shall be subject to inspection by
City staff for compliance with the approved Improvement Plans, prior to
City acceptance.
3. The applicant shall submit an Erosion and Sediment Control Plan prepared
by a registered professional engineer an as integral part of the grading plan.
The Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall be subject to review and
approval of the City Engineer and Planning Director, prior to the issuance
of a grading permit. The Plan shall include temporary erosion control
measures to be used during grading operations at the site to prevent
discharge of sediment and contaminants into the drainage system. The
Erosion and Sediment Control Plan shall. include the following measures as
applicable.
4. Material and equipment for implementation of erosion control measures
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_ shall be on-site by October 1~. All grading activity shall be completed by
October 15~', prior to the onset of the rainy season, with all disturbed areas
stabilized, and, if applicable, revegetated by Ocotber 31~`. Upon approval
by the Petaluma City Engineer, extensions for short-term grading may be
allowed. Special erosion control measures may be required by the City
Engineer in conjunction with any specially permitted rainy season grading.
5. All construction activities shall comply with the Uniform Building Code
regulations for seismic safety (i.e., reinforcing perimeter and/or load
bearing walls, bracing parapets, etc.).
Air Mitigation Measures
1. Grading and construction equipment operated during construction
activities shall be properly mui~led and maintained to mininuze emissions.
Equipment shall be turned off when not in use.
2. Exposed soils shall be watered periodically during construction, a
minimum of twice daily. The frequency of watering shall be increased if
wind speeds exceed 15 mph. Only purchased City water or reclaimed
water shall be used for this purpose. Watering shall also occur on
weekends and holidays when work is not in progress.
3. Construction sites involving earthwork shall provide for a gravel pad area
consisting of an impermeable liner and drain rock at the construction
entrance to clean mud and debris from construction vehicles prior to
entering the public roadways. Street surfaces in the vicinity of the project
shall be routinely swept and cleaned of mud and dust carved onto the
street by construction vehicles.
4. During excavation activities, haul trucks used to transport soil shall utilize
tarps or other similar covering devices to reduce dust emissions.
5. Applicant shall designate a person with authority to require increased
watering to monitor the dust and erosion control program. The name and
phone number shall be provided to the City of Petaluma prior to issuance of
building permits.
)E-Iydrology and Water OualitX Mitigation Measures
1. This development shall be subject to the City's storm drainage impact fees
to cover the incremental impact/increase it will have on the City's storm
drainage system. A proportionate share shall be collected by the City prior
to additions to existing homes.
2. All grading activity shall be completed prior to the onset of the rainy
season. All new drainage facilities shall be in place and in operation at that
time. Grading and excavation activities shall not be permitted during the
rainy season. Extensions for grading and drainage facilities work may be
allowed in consultation with the Petaluma City Engineer, based on the
sensitivity of the specific project area to erosion, sedimentation, and the
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. effectiveness of temporary (rainy season) erosion measures to be
implemented by the applicant.
3. Plans submitted at time of application for building permit shall include
provisions for storm water runoff management. The submittal shall reflect
installation of permanent signs at drop inlets, if any, to the public storm
drain system, which prohibit the deposit of hazardous materials into the
system.
4. All construction activities shall be performed in a manner that minimizes
the sediment andlor pollutants entering directly or directly into the storm
drain system or ground water. The applicant shall incorporate the
following provisions into the construction plans and specifications, to be
verified by the Planning Department, prior to issuance of grading or
building permits.
5. The applicant shall designate on the improvement plans construction
staging areas and areas for the storage of any hazardous materials (i.e.,
motor oil, fuels, paints, etc.) to be used during construction. All
construction staging areas shall be located away from any stream and
adjacent drainage areas to prevent runoff from construction areas from
entering into the drainage system. Areas designated for storage of
hazardous materials shall include proper containment features to prevent
contamination from entering drainage areas in the event of a spill or leak.
6. No debris, soil, sand, cement, concrete, or washings thereof, or other
construction related materials or wastes, soil or petroleum products or
other organic or earthen material shall be allowed to enter any drainage
system. All discarded material including washings and any accidental
spills shall be removed and disposed of at an approved disposal site. The
applicant shall designate appropriate disposal methods and/or facilities on
the construction plans or in the specifications.
7. The applicant shall submit a detailed grading and drainage plan for review
and approval by the City Engineer and Planning Department prior to
approval of any improvement plans or the issuance of a grading permit.
Project grading and all site drainage improvements shall be designed and
constructed in conformance with the City of Petaluma Engineering
Department's "Standard Specifications," and with the Sonoma County
Water Agency's "Flood Control Design Criteria," if applicable. Drainage
plans shall include supporting calculations of storm drain and culvert size
using acceptable engineering methods. No lot-to-lot drainage shall be
permitted. Surface runoff shall be addressed within each individual lot,
then conveyed to an appropriate storm drain system. All hydrologic,
hydraulic, and storm drain system design, if applicable, shall be subject to
review and approval of the Sonoma County Water Agency (SCWA), and
the City Engineer.
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Noise Mitigation Measures
1. All construction activities shall comply with applicable Performance
Standards in the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code.
2. All construction activities shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Monday through Friday and (9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Saturdays.
Construction shall be prohibited on Sundays and all holidays recognized
by the City of Petaluma, unless a permit is first secured from the City
Manager (or his/her designee) for additional hours. There will be no start
up of machines nor equipment prior to 8:00 a.m., Monday through
Friday; no delivery of materials nor equipment prior to 7:30 a.m. nor past
5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday; no servicing of equipment past 6:45
p.m., Monday through Friday.
3. All construction equipment powered by internal combustion equipment
shall be properly muffled and maintained to minimize noise, Equipment
shall be turned off when not in use.
4. Construction maintenance, storage, and staging areas for construction
equipment shall avoid proximity to residential areas to the maximum extent
practicable. Stationary construction equipment, such as compressors,
mixers, etc., shall be placed away from residential areas and/or provided
with acoustical shielding. Quiet construction equipment shall be used when
possible.
5. The applicant shall designate a Project manager with authority to
implement the mitigation measures who will be responsible for responding
to any complaints from the neighborhood, prior to issuance of a
building/grading perrrut. The Project Manager shall determine the cause of
noise complaints (e.g. starting too early, faulty muffler, etc.) and shall take
prompt action to correct the problem.
Visual Quality and Aesthetics Mitigation Measures
1. All exterior lighting shall be directed onto the project site and access ways
and shielded to prevent glare and intrusion onto adjacent residential
properties. Plans submitted for project review and approval shall
incorporate lighting plans, which reflect the location and design of all
proposed street lights, and any other exterior lighting proposed.
2. Shade trees shall be incorporated and improvement plans along public
streets and within parking areas in conformance with the City's Site Plan
and Architectural Review Guidelines to reduce glare and provide shade
and screening.
3. Architectural detail, landscaping plans and specifications on parking lot
layout and detailed site plans shall be subject to review by the City and
conform with Site Plan and Architectural Review Design Guidelines, prior
to issuance of building permits.
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. Transportation/Traffic Mitigation Measures
I. The applicant shall be responsible for the payment of the City's Traffic
Mitigation Fees. Traffic Mitigation Fees shall be calculated at the time of
issuance of a building permit and .shall be due and payable before final
inspection or issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
2. During non-working hours, open trenches and construction hazards within
the public right-of--way shall be provided with signage, flashers, and
barricades approved by the Street Superintendent to warn oncoming
motorists, bicyclists, and pedestrians of potential safety hazards.
3. All road surfaces shall be restored to pre-project conditions after
completion of any project-related utility installation activities. All trench
pavement restoration within existing asphalt streets shall receive a slurry
seal.
4. Frontage improvements shall be installed in accordance with the city's
Street Standards to provide for safe access to and from the site. Curb cuts,
signing, and striping, if applicable, shall be incorporated into the design as
required by the City's traffic Engineer. Improvement or construction plans
shall be subject to review and approval of the Traffic Engineer prior to
issuance of a grading or building permit. All street frontage improvements
shall be constructed to City standards and inspected by City Inspectors
prior to final inspections or acceptance of improvements.
Public Services Mitigation Measures
1. The applicant of any project which proposes commercial occupancies shall
secure approval from the Fire Marshal and Building Division prior to
signing lease agreements and allowing occupancy of prospective occupants
that pose possible fire and safety hazards, or are classified by the Uniform
Building Code as an (hazardous) occupancy.
2. The project shall be subject to the payment of established City Special
Development Fees as applicable, including: Park and Recreation Land
Improvements, Sewer and Water connection, and Traffic Mitigation as
specified by City Resolution.
3. In order to ensure public safety and provide for police surveillance, all non-
residential buildings and public use areas shall have security alarms and
provide motion or heat sensitive security lighting to parking areas,
pedestrian pathways and areas of concealment around the perimeter of
each building. All parking areas and pedestrian pathways shall provide
visual access to the extent practicable from public streets and may require
mirrors placed on an angle to be seen from the street or public right-of--way
to provide visual access to areas of potential concealment.
4. Prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the applicant shall
provide and maintain current emergency contact information on file at the
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Police Department.
Cultural Resources Mitigation Measures
1. Trenching for utilities and imgation shall be kept to as shallow a depth as
practical, to avoid disturbing potential subsurface resources.
2. For all construction activities, potential to uncover unknown archaeological
resources exist. Should any artifacts, cultural remains, or potential
resources be encountered during construction activities, work in the area of
the find shall cease and the construction contractor shall notify the Director
of Planning. Archaeological features include artifacts of stone, shell, bone,
or other natural materials. Association with artifacts includes hearths,
house floors, and dumps. Historic artifacts potentially include all by-
products of human land use greater than 50 years of age. Human burials, if
encountered, require the notification of the County Coroner in addition to
the monitoring archaeologist. The City shall consult with qualified cultural
resource specialist to evaluate the find. If the suspected remains are
determined to be potentially significant, all work in the vicinity shall be
halted until mitigation measures are incorporated into the design, or the
removal of the resource has been accomplished in accordance with
recommendations by the archaeologist. The applicant shall comply with
all mitigation recommendations of the archaeologist prior to commencing
work in the vicinity of the archaeological find. The applicant shall be
responsible for all costs associated with consulting a cultural resource
.specialist and with implementation of mitigation measures.
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8 Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
9 REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Council of the
10 City of Petaluma. at a Regular meeting on September 5, 2000, Approved as to
11 by the following vote: ford:
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15 AYES: Healy, Cader-Thompson, Keller, Maguire, Hamilton!Vice Ivlayor Torliatt
16 NOES: None
17 ABSENT: Mayor Thompson -
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20 City Clerk / Mayor
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22 Resolution No. 00-157 NCS
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