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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 02/24/2015Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 1 City of Petaluma, CA City Council Chambers City Hall, 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Telephone 707/778 -4301 / Fax 707/778 -4498 E -Mail cdd @ci.petaluma.ca.us Web Page http: / /www.ci.petaluma.ca.us Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, February 24, 2015 — 07:00 PM Regular Meeting FINAL MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER (07:00 PM) Chair Wolpert 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Barrett, Marzo, Lin, Pierre, Wolpert, and Benedetti - Petnic, Gomez. ABSENT: None. 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. Alan DeWitt, Petaluma resident, brought up an issue with the Petaluman Hotel upcoming proposed project. He is concerned about this project's parking structure and finds it an inappropriate use for the historic district boundaries. He stated that it is in conflict with the Historic District preservation guidelines goals. Chair Wolpert 2A. Election of Chair and Vice Chair Ms. Hines Chair Wolpert Ms. Hines Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 2 Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Council Member Barrett Ms. Hines Andrea Visveshwara, Assistant City Attorney Ms. Hines Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Commissioner Marzo Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Motion: Approve Commissioner Lin as Chair for the Planning Commission made by Bill Wolpert. Vote: The motion did not receive a second and was lost. Motion: Approve Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic for Vice Chair of the Planning Commission made by Bill Wolpert. Vote: The motion did not receive a second and was lost. Motion: Approve Commissioner Marzo for second Vice Chair for the Planning Commission made by Bill Wolpert. Vote: The motion did not receive a second and was lost. Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 3 4. PRESENTATION A. None S. COMMISSION COMMENT Commissioner Lin A. Council Liaison — Teresa Barrett Council Member Barrett reported that the City Council met on February 23rd and discussed changes to the short term rental ordinance. Concerns included density, parking, non - resident hosts, granny units and enforceability. The Council recommended that staff look at some additional solutions before bringing it back to Council. Chair Lin B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Jocelyn Lin Commissioner Lin reported that at the January 7th meeting, PBAC discussed the SMART multi- use path extending along the rail corridor from Petaluma to Rohnert Park. In 2011, SMART requested feedback regarding portions of the pathway in Petaluma's network. There were concerns about connectivity to the Downtown area using Petaluma's existing path network, therefore, SMART proposed an additional segment and requested further comments. PBAC forwarded comments to SMART including better way- finding signage and a pedestrian crossing on North McDowell. At their February 4th meeting, the Lynch Creek trail was discussed. There has been funding provided from the Deer Creek project which authorized PBAC to give recommendations for improvements. A subcommittee was created to assess the existing conditions and provide a list of priorities for improvements. C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic reported that the Tree Advisory Committee met last week and discussed an Arbor Day event being planned for April 18th, which will include a ceremony and tree planting of a new redwood tree at Center Park. On April 22nd, the Friends of Petaluma River will be hosting an Earth Day event and asked for a tree donation. Council Member Barrett Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Chair Lin D. Other Committee Comment Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 4 6. STAFF COMMENT A. Planning Manager's Report Planning Manager, Heather Hines reported that the City Council recently had a sign workshop to discuss changes to Chapter 20 of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance. In March, there will be outreach with stakeholder groups to begin collecting input regarding sign ordinance changes. A study session will be held with the Planning Commission at the midpoint of that process to discuss the progress. The Council had a goal setting session at the end of January where they discussed goals of moving forward with updates to Chapter 15, the historic preservation section of the IZO, to create a separate historic review committee. Goals were also set for updates to the sign ordinance and the local CEQA guidelines. In addition, an RFQ went out for public art along the waterfront and downtown along Water Street. Approximately 80 submissions were received and will be forwarded to the Public Art Committee for review. Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Visveshwara Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Council Member Barrett Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Chair Lin 7. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, December 09, 2014. B. Approval of Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, February 10, 2015. Chair Lin Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 5 Minutes were approved without changes. 8. OLD BUSINESS 9. NEW BUSINESS A. Petaluma Poultry Expansion Project - Conditional Use Permit for expansion of the existing facility to include an additional shift and extended hours of operation to 24 hours per day. Site Plan and Architectural Review for an approximately 3,400 sq. ft. addition to the front of the building, reconfiguration of existing parking areas and upgrades to landscaping. Project Location: 2700 Lakeville Hwy File Number: PLSR -14 -0004 Staff: Heather Hines Staff Report Attachment A - Draft CUP Resolution Attachment B - Draft SPAR Resolution Attachment C - Master Development Plan Attachment D - Conditional Use Permit Attachment E - Exterior Architectural Modifications Attachment F - Landscape Project Narrative Attachment G - Lighting Spec Sheets Attachment H - Traffic Study Attachment I - Public Comment Attachment J - Plan Set Olivia Ervin Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Ervin Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Ervin Chair Lin Commissioner Gomez Ms. Ervin Commissioner Gomez Ms. Ervin Commissioner Gomez Ms. Ervin Commissioner Gomez Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 6 Ms. Ervin Commissioner Gomez Ms. Ervin Commissioner Gomez Ms. Ervin Commissioner Gomez Ms. Hines Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Ms. Ervin Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Curt Bates, City Engineer Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Ervin Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Marzo Ms. Hines Commissioner Marzo Ms. Hines Commissioner Marzo Commissioner Gomez Commissioner Marzo Chair Lin Ms. Ervin Chair Lin Ms. Ervin Chair Lin Ms. Ervin Chair Lin Ms. Ervin Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 7 Mr. Bates Chair Lin Mr. Bates Chair Lin Mr. Bates Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Bates Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Bates Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Bates Council Member Barrett Ms. Ervin Council Member Barrett Ms. Ervin Council Member Barrett Chair Lin Steve Lafranchi, Project Engineer Commissioner Gomez Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Gomez Mr. Lafranchi Council Member Barrett Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Marzo Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Marzo Mr. Lafranchi Council Member Barrett Mr. Lafranchi Council Member Barrett Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Lafranchi Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Lafranchi Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 8 Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Lafranchi Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Lafranchi Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Mr. Lafranchi Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Mr. Lafranchi Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Pierre Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Pierre Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Pierre Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Pierre Mr. Lafranchi Chair Lin Commissioner Wolpert Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 9 Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Lafranchi Commissioner Wolpert Council Member Barrett Sean LaToya, Architect Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. LaToya Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. LaToya Commissioner Wolpert Mr. LaToya Commissioner Wolpert Mr. LaToya Commissioner Wolpert Mr. LaToya Chair Lin M r. LaToya Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Council Member Barrett Steve Weinberger, W -Trans Commissioner Pierre Mr. Weinberger Chair Lin Mr. Weinberger Chair Lin Mr. Weinberger Chair Lin Mr. Weinberger Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Mr. Weinberger Commissioner Pierre Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 10 Ms. Hines Mr. Weinberger Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Weinberger Mr. Lafranchi Council Member Barrett Mr. Lafranchi Council Member Barrett Mr. Lafranchi Chair Lin Council Member Barrett Ms. Ervin Council Member Barrett Ms. Ervin Council Member Barrett Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Bates Commissioner Pierre Mr. Bates Commissioner Pierre Commissioner Marzo Commissioner Pierre Mr. Bates Commissioner Pierre Mr. Bates Commissioner Pierre Mr. Bates Commissioner Pierre Commissioner Gomez Mr. Bates Chair Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Mr. Applicant Commissioner Pierre Mr. Applicant Commissioner Pierre Mr. Applicant Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 11 Commissioner Pierre Mr. Applicant Commissioner Pierre Ms. Ervin Commissioner Pierre Mr. Applicant Commissioner Pierre Mr. Applicant Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Chair Lin Council Member Barrett Ms. Hines Council Member Barrett Commissioner Gomez Commissioner Marzo Chair Lin Council Member Barrett Chair Lin Commissioner Marzo Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Commissioner Wolpert Chair Lin Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Chair Lin Commissioner Gomez Chair Lin Council Member Barrett Chair Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 12 Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Lin Ms. Hines Vice Chair Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Chair Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Gomez Ms. Visveshwara Ms. Hines Chair Lin Ms. Hines Mr. Lafrachi Ms. Hines Mr. Lafrachi Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Council Member Barrett Mr. Bates Ms. Hines Mr. Bates Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Mr. Bates Ms. Hines Chair Lin Motion: Approve Conditional Use Permit for Petaluma Poultry located at 2700 Lakeville Highway made by Richard Marzo, seconded by Diana Gomez. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Richard Marzo, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Jennifer Pierre, Bill Wolpert, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, and Diana Gomez. No: N/A Planning Commission Meeting of February 24, 2015 Page 13 Chair Lin Commissioner Pierre Chair Lin Motion: Approve Site Plan and Architectural Review, with changes, for expansion of the Petaluma Poultry Facility located at 2700 Lakeville Hwy made by Jennifer Pierre, seconded by Jocelyn Yeh Lin. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 1. Yes: Teresa Barrett, Richard Marzo, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Jennifer Pierre, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, and Diana Gomez. No: Bill Wolpert Ms. Hines Chair Lin Ms. Hines 10. ADJOURN Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, March 10, 2015 Meeting Adjourned at 11:19 pm.