HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2008-046 N.C.S. 03/03/2008 Resolution No. 2008-046 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PETALUMA
REMANDING THE QUARRY HEIGI~TS PROJECT AT
1500-1600 PETALUMA BLVD. SOUTH, APN 019-210-011, 019-220-012, 027
TO THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW COMMITTEE
WHEREAS, from April 12, 2007 to January 24, 2008, the Site Plan and Architectural
Review Committee of the City of Petaluma held public hearings to consider KB Home's
application for the Quarry Heights project at 1500-1600 Petaluma Blvd. South, APN 019-210-
011, 019-220-012, 027; and,
WHEREAS, after considering the public testimony and application materials, the Site
Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) was unable to make the findings required to
approve the project and therefore denied the project; and,
WHEREAS, on February 7, 2008, the City Clerk received a letter appealing the Site Plan
and Architectural Review Committee's decision on behalf of KB Home; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council held a noticed public hearing on March 3, 2008
to consider said appeal; and,
WHEREAS, the Petaluma City Council acknowledged the approved Vesting Tentative
Map that sets the density, site plan, access and roadways for the 274-unit Quarry Heights project,
and Council's initial direction to SPARC to reduce the mass and visual impacts.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council, based on the
evidence and testimony presented for the record at the public hearing, hereby remands this
matter to the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee with instructions to determine
whether sufficient changes have been incorporated into the project to reduce the mass and visual
impact of the project, as directed by the City Council in Resolution 2005-086 and to make
appropriate findings in support of SPARC's decision which are supported by substantial
evidence in the record of SPARC proceedings as to the standards set forth in Zoning Ordinance
Section 26-406.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that in its determination and findings, SPARC shall
consider, within the parameters set by the vesting tentative map approved by the City Council in
Resolution 2005-086 and the proposed site development plan which the City Council found, by
adopting Resolution 2006-196, to be substantially the same as the vesting tentative map and
approved alterations to it, the following issues as they relate to the Project's architecture, design,
landscaping and lighting:
1. The appropriateness and compatibility of proposed architecture with overall
neighborhood character, including surrounding residential uses.
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2. The appropriateness and compatibility of proposed architecture and landscape design
with overall neighborhood character, emphasizing the Project's location as a
"gateway" entrance to the City.
3. Consideration of interior noise levels related to Highway 101 traffic in design
elements such as walls and window placement.
4. Visibility/prominence of the site from Highway 101, Petaluma Blvd. and other
locations in Petaluma.
5. Suitability and appropriateness of flat pads for the Project site.
6. Review of the townhomes ("row houses") along Petaluma Blvd. South, including:
a. Backyard fencing facing Petaluma Blvd. South;
b. Pad architecture with same elevations for four units in a row;
c. Suitability and appropriateness of dormers along Petaluma Blvd. South frontage;
d. Relationship of landscaping and architecture to berm on Petaluma Blvd. South.
7. Adequacy of Development Standards to ensure that the approved architecture and
landscaping are successfully implemented and adequately maintained by Project
developer and Homeowners' Association.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3`d day of March, 2008, form:
by the following vote: -
' y Attorney
AYES: Barrett, Harris, Nau, Vice Mayor Rabbitt, Mayor Torliatt
NOES: None
ABSENT: O'Brien
ABSTAIN: Freitas
ATTEST:
eputy City Clerk M or
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