HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Resolution 2010-09 12/14/2010RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -09
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE
IMPLEMENTING ZONING ORDINANCE FOR THE
PEP WOOD SORREL SENIOR HOUSING PROJECT (50 UNITS)
ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBERS 137 - 170 -037 AND 137 - 061 -023
WHEREAS, Jim Langford of Petaluma Ecumenical Project (PEP Housing) submitted
applications for an amendment to Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) to re- designate
property known as the PEP Wood Sorrel, located at 855 Wood Sorrel, APN 137 -170 -037 AND 137-
061 -023 from Planned Community District and Planned Unit District to R -5 for the purpose of
constructing 50 unit low income residential senior housing project and associated common
areas including a community garden for the residents, horseshoe pits, on -site parking and a
community room; and,
WHEREAS, the City's Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing to consider
the proposed Implementing Zoning Ordinance amendment on December 14, 2010; and,
WHEREAS on December 14, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed the CEQA
evaluation for the Project and by resolution has recommended to the City Council adoption of
a Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program, in accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act and the City of Petaluma Environmental Guidelines; and,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission hereby
recommends to the City Council the re- designation of the subject parcels from Planned
Community District and Planned Unit District to R -5 for the Project and authorizes
construction of site improvements for the Project contained in said plans based on the
findings made below:
1. The proposed amendment to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance to Rezone the subject
properties from PUD- Planned Unit District (APN 137-170-037) and PCD- Planned Community
District (APN 137 - 061 -023) to R -5 is consistent with and implements the High Density
Residential land use classification of the General Plan.
2. The proposed rezoning to R -5 is consistent with the Petaluma General Plan Housing
Element policies which direct the City: to continue to work with non - profit housing
organizations to benefit from their expertise in and resources for developing and
supporting affordable housing (nearly all affordable housing projects in the city have
been developed in partnership with non - profit organizations such as Burbank Housing
Development Corporation, Eden Housing, and Petaluma Ecumenical Properties).
3. The public necessity, convenience and general welfare clearly permit and will be
furthered by the proposed amended PUD and PCD zoning in that the amended zoning
designation will result in residential uses that are appropriate and compatible with the
existing surrounding uses. The project plans present a unified and organized
arrangement of lots and public streets, appropriate to adjacent and nearby properties.
Proposed landscaping would further ensure compatibility. The proposed project would
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010 -09 Page 1
also require Site Plan and Architectural Review and approval by the Planning
Commission.
4. The requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been satisfied
through the preparation of an Initial Study and Mitigated Negative Declaration for the
Project. Mitigation measures have been proposed and agreed to by the applicant that
will reduce potential impacts to less than significant.
5. A copy off his notice was published in the Argus- Courier and provided to residents and
occupants within 500 feet of the site, in compliance with CEQA requirements.
ADOPTED this 14th day of December 2010, by the following vote:
Commissioner
=Aye
No
"Absent
"stain E.
Abercrombie
X
Barrett
X
Second Vice Chair Elias
X
Herries
X
Vice Chair Hurley
X
Chair Johansen
X
Pierre
X
ATTEST:
Geoff Bradley, Commission Sec/ tary
(
Curtis Jo ansen, Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
Leslie Thomsen, Assistant City Attorney
Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010 -09 Page 2