HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-012 N.C.S. 01/09/2017Resolution No. 2017 -012 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL APPROVING THE
BRODY RANCH PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT AND DEVELOPMENT STANDARDS
AND DESIGN GUIDELINES FOR THE BRODY RANCH RESIDENTIAL PROJECT
LOCATED AT 360 CORONA ROAD (APN 137 -061 -040)
File No.: PIMA —15 -0007
WHEREAS, on November 30, 2015, the project applicant, DeNova Homes, LLC
submitted applications to the City of Petaluma for a Zoning Map Amendment (File No. PLMA-
15 -0007) to change the zoning and establish a Planned Unit District (PUD) on the 15.93 -acre
property located at 360 Corona Road (APN: 137 - 061 -040) from R4 and R5 to PUD ( "the
Project" or the "proposed Project "); and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) evaluation and by Resolution No. 2016 -19 recommended
City Council adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) in accordance with CEQA;
and
WHEREAS, on November 8, 2016 the Planning Commission approved Resolution No.
2016 -21 recommend the City Council rezone the subject parcel (APN 137 -61 -040) from R4 and
R5 to PUD and establish the Brody Ranch PUD; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 19.030 and 19.040 of the IZO provides for the adoption of new
residential PUDs; and
WHEREAS, on January 9, 2017, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to
consider the PUD Development Standards and Design Guidelines.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves the Brody
Ranch Residential PUD Development Standards and Design Guidelines.
Section 1. Findings. The City Council finds that the proposed project is in compliance with IZO
section 19.030 as described below and subject to the provisions of the Brody Ranch PUD
Development Standards and Design Guidelines, attached as Exhibit 1 hereto and incorporated
herein by reference:
a. The PUD results in a more desirable use of land and a better physical environment than
would be possible under any single zoning district or combination of zoning district in
that approval of the PUD will allow preservation of the primary wetlands areas on the
southern side of the site and a buffer between the railroad and housing while maintaining
the density range envisioned in the General Plan for the property. Two key differences
between the existing R4 zoning on the site and the Brody Ranch PUD are (1) a minimum
lot size of 3,000 instead of 3,500 square feet and (2) a minimum front yard setback of 5
feet instead of 10 feet. A reduction of the lot size and front yard setback criteria allow
development of the site at 10.7 du/ac in the MDR portion of the site where the permitted
density range is 8.1 to 18.0 du/ac. (IZO section 19.030).
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b. The PUD is proposed on property which has a suitable relationship to one or more
thoroughfares that are adequate to carry additional traffic generated by the development.
Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Corona Road are two thoroughfares that front the project
site. Primary vehicular access is from Sonoma Mountain Parkway with secondary access
from a local residential street that feeds into Sonoma Mountain Parkway, Wellington
Place. As documented in the Traffic Impact Study prepared by W- Trans, May 26, 2016,
there is adequate roadway capacity of the roadways in the project vicinity to carry
additional traffic generated by the development. (IZO section 19.030.A)
c. The plan for the proposed development presents a unified and organized arrangement of
buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in relation to adjacent or nearby
properties and landscaping and /or screening is included as necessary to insure
compatibility. Structures in the Brody Ranch PUD are organized to provide inhabitants
access to outdoor living spaces, pedestrian and bicycle paths, parking, and convenient
vehicular circulation. On the Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Corona Road frontages,
where traffic volumes are high, the development is buffered with landscaping, the sides
of buildings, and wood fencing screened with landscaping. Along the Wellington Place
frontage where traffic volumes are low, homes front the street. (IZO section 19.030.13)
d. Natural and scenic qualities of the site will be protected and enhanced and adequate
public and private spaces provided by limiting tree removal in the southwestern corner of
the site and along Corona Road where several mature redwood trees exist; by planting
140 trees and over 1,800 shrubs; by outdoor living areas with seating among the multi-
family buildings; and by a 3.7 -acre open space with a playground /picnic area, Class 1
multi -use path and wetland preservation area. In addition, convenient pedestrian and
bicycle access is provided to the existing multi -use path along Corona Creek. (IZO
section 19.030.C)
e. The development of the subject property, in the manner proposed by the applicant, will
not be detrimental to the public welfare, will be in the best interests of the City, and will
be in keeping with the general intent and spirit of the zoning regulations of the City of
Petaluma, with the Petaluma General Plan, and with any applicable plans adopted by the
City in that it adds to the housing supply, consistent with Goal 1 of the Housing Element
of the Petaluma General Plan, it provides 25 on -site affordable housing units with a mix
of one -, two- and three bedrooms, is in keeping with the general intent and spirit of the
zoning regulations in that the design, layout and density is consistent with the existing
surrounding neighborhoods and the density of the project is consistent with the HDR and
MDR density ranges specified in the General Plan land use designations for the site. (IZO
section 19.030.D)
£ The requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been
satisfied through the preparation of an Initial Study and the drafting of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration to avoid or reduce to a level of insignificance, potential air quality
and noise impacts generated by the proposed project. In compliance with the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act, an Initial Study was prepared
for the PUD rezoning of the property. Based upon the Initial Study, a determination was
made that no significant environmental impacts would result. A copy of this notice was
published in the Argus Courier on September 22, 2016, and provided to residents and
occupants within 500 feet of the site, in compliance with CEQA requirements.
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g. The project, as conditioned per the resolution approving the Tentative Subdivision Map
(Resolution No. 2016 -20), complies with the applicable provisions of the Municipal Code
and the General Plan.
h. The Unit Development Plan for Brody Ranch shall be subject to the applicable conditions
of the Tentative Subdivision Map for the Project and Mitigation Measures adopted as
conditions of approval.
Section 2. Severability. If any provision of this resolution or the application thereof to any
person or circumstance is held invalid, the remainder of the resolution, including the application
of such part or provision to other persons or circumstances shall not be affected thereby and shall
continue in full force and effect. To this end, provisions of this resolution are severable. The
City Council hereby declares that it would have passed each section, subsection, subdivision,
paragraph, sentence, clause, or phrase hereof irrespective of the fact that any one or more
sections, subsections, subdivisions, paragraphs, sentences, clauses, or phrases be held
unconstitutional, invalid, or unenforceable.
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
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Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 9th day of January,
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2017, by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES:
Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES:
None
ABSENT:
None
ABSTAIN:
None
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ATTEST:
City Clerk °Mayor
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