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Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, August 23, 2016 — 07:00 PM
Regular Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM.
2. ROLL CALL
PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard
Marzo, and Council Member King.
ABSENT: Gina Benedetti - Petnic.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
The Commission 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.
4. COMMISSION COMMENT
A. Council Liaison — Dave King
Council member King reported that a City Council workshop is scheduled for October 3rd
regarding SMART Train quiet zones. Many Council members have received communications
from the public on the subject. No action will be made at the workshop and the topic will likely
come up at a future Council meeting.
Commissioner Benedetti- Petnic arrived to the meeting at 7:02.
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B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Richard Marzo
Commissioner Marzo reported that at the August 3rd PBAC meeting the committee reviewed
the proposed Labcon project at the corner of Lakeville & Cader Lane. Improvements proposed
are a Class II bike lane and pedestrian pathway connection with the Adobe Creek Shopping
Center. The pathway will run parallel to Lakeville to allow pedestrian access from Cader Lane to
the Shopping Center which will be an important connector for the Lakeville businesses.
C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti - Petnic
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic reported on the August 17th Tree Advisory Committee meeting
where they reviewed the street trees for the Petaluma Poultry project where they gave
comments to modify the plantings under oaks from non - native grasses in favor of native
grasses. They had minor comments and the project was well received, however, there was an
issue due to the lack of an Arborist's Report. The Committee also discussed the update to the
new tree webpage of the City of Petaluma website. The webpage is ready to go and awaiting
the City website revamp.
D. Other Committee Comment
Commissioner Wolpert announced that he is running for City Council and thanked Council
member King for his insight about the time commitment. He stated that he has a strong
committee and has received overwhelming support.
Chair Gomez
S. STAFF COMMENT
A. Planning Manager's Report
Planning Manager, Heather Hines reported that the Labcon project will be coming to the
Commission's October 11th meeting. This project is a 40,000 sf addition and went to the
Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee for their review before presented to the Planning
Commission. Ms. Hines also reported that the Sunset Park portion of the Silk Mill project went
to Recreation, Music and Parks Committee for their review where they gave comments
requesting minor clarifications. She noted that the City Council study session on October 3rd,
will begin at 6:00 pm. For the City Council meeting on September 12th, projects include an
appeal of the Marina Apartments non - action denial of the Planning Commission and the
Kosewic rezoning project. At the Planning Commission meeting on September 13th, projects
include an appeal of an Historic SPAR and proposed amendments to the Lakeville Business Park
PCD.
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of Regular Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, July 12, 2016 and
the HCPC meeting of Tuesday, August 9, 2016.
Chair Gomez
Council member King
Chair Gomez
The July 12th Planning Commission minutes were approved.
The August 9th HCPC Committee minutes were approved.
7. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Petaluma Boulevard Cinemas Project— Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer and
wine at the concession area within the existing movie theater. Project Location: 200 C Street
File Number: PLUP -16 -0009 Staff: Ellen McDowell, Assistant Planner
Petaluma Cinemas Staff Report
Attachment A - Draft Resolution
Exhibit A - Conditions of Approval
Attachment B - Draft ABC License Conditions
Attachment C - Project Application
Attachment D - Existing Seating Plan
Attachment D - Proposed Seating Plan
Attachment E - Letter from Peters & Peters
Attachment F - Letter from City Attorney
Chair Gomez
Ellen McDowell, Assistant Planner
Chair Gomez
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Commissioner Pierre
Ms. McDowell
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Hines
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Pierre
Commissioner Wolpert
Chair Gomez
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Wolpert
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. McDowell
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Commissioner Lin
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Lin
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. McDowell
Commissioner Marzo
Chair Gomez
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Ms. McDowell
Chair Gomez
Ms. McDowell
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Ms. Hines
Ms. McDowell
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Dave Corkill, Applicant
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Wolpert
Mr. Corkill
Council member King
Mr. Corkill
Council member King
Mr. Corkill
Council member King
Mr. Corkill
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Mr. Corkill
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Mr. Corkill
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Mr. Corkill
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Mr. Corkill
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Mr. Corkill
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Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Mr. Corkill
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Chair Gomez
Ms. McDowell
Chair Gomez
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Wolpert
Council member King
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Lin
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Commissioner Marzo
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Chair Gomez
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Pierre
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Council member King
Commissioner Marzo
Chair Gomez
Motion: Approve with changes a Conditional Use Permit to allow the sale of beer
and wine within the existing movie theater for the Petaluma Boulevard
Cinemas Project located at 200 C Street made by Council Member King,
seconded by Diana Gomez.
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Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre,
Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Council Member King.
Commissioner Wolpert
Chair Gomez
9. ADJOURN
Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, September 13, 2016.
The meeting adjourned at 8:16 PM.