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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 01/10/2017Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 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, January 10, 2017 — 07:00 PM Regular Meeting FINAL MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Gomez called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti- Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Chris Albertson. /e\3.y�►��► .[7TH Chair Gomez 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. Chair Gomez 4. COMMISSION COMMENT A. Council Liaison — Chris Albertson Chris Albertson reported that the Council had their first meeting on January 9th and he was appointed to the Planning Commission. Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 2 B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Richard Marzo Commissioner Marzo reported that there was no PBAC meeting in December. C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic reported that there was no Tree Advisory Committee meeting in December. D. Other Committee Comment Chair Gomez stated that most of the Commissioners attended the Planning Commissioner's Conference held at Sonoma State University in early December. Commissioner Marzo added that he enjoys the Planning Commissioner's Conference and that the case studies were very interesting. 5. STAFF COMMENT A. Planning Manager's Report Planning Manager Heather Hines welcomed Council member Chris Albertson to his first meeting as Planning Commission liaison. She stated that there were several planning related items that were discussed at the January 9th City Council meeting. Council discussed the Riverfront CFD project and the first step in adopting the financing mechanism. The Brody Ranch project was approved after discussion of adding solar, requirement for bulb outs for street trees, location of the railroad crossing and location of below market rate units. The Lomas Annexation ordinance was introduced and the amendments to the HCPC were all approved. Commissionr Benedetti - Petnic arrived at 7:08 Chair Gomez A. Approval of Minutes of Special HCPC /Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, November 29, 2016. Chair Gomez The November 29th Minutes were approved without changes. 7. OLD BUSINESS N/A Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 3 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Holly Heights Subdivision — Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the subject property from Residential 2 (R2) to a Planned Unit District (PUD), associated Unit Development Plan & PUD Development Standards, and a Tentative Subdivision Map for the Holly Heights subdivision. Project Location: 998 Bodega Avenue File Number: PLMA -16 -0008 Staff: Jacqueline Overzet, Associate Planner Holly Heights Staff Report Attachment A - Zoning Map Amendment -PUD Resolution Attachment A - Exhibit 1 Draft CC ZMA Ordinance Attachment A - Exhibit 2 Draft PUD Standards Attachment A - Exhibit 3 Land Use District Map Attachment B - Tentative Subdivision Map Resolution Attachment C - Tentative Subdivision Map Attachment D - City Engineer's Report Chair Gomez Jacqueline Overzet, Associate Planner Chair Gomez Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mrs, Overzet Commissioner Wolpert Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Lin Mrs. Overzet Ms. Hines Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Chair Gomez Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 4 Mrs. Overzet Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Wolpert Mrs. Overzet Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Marzo Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Marzo Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 5 Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Mrs. Overzet Chad Moll, Bear Flag Engineering Chair Gomez Commissioner Wolpert Chair Gomez Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Moll Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Moll Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Moll Commissioner Wolpert Chair Gomez Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Moll Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mrs. Overzet Mr. Moll Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Mr. Moll Ms. Hines Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Moll Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Moll Christy Brooks (SP ?) Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Mrs. Overzet Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 6 Commissioner Pierre Mrs. Overzet Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Chair Gomez Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mrs. Overzet Mr. Moll Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Moll Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Curt Bates, City Engineer Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Commissioner Marzo Mr. Moll Commissioner Marzo Chair Gomez Council member Albertson Mr. Moll Council member Albertson Mr. Moll Council member Albertson Mr. Moll Council member Albertson Mr. Moll Council member Albertson Ms. Hines Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Mr. Moll Chair Gomez Council member Albertson Commissioner Pierre Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 7 Commissioner Marzo Chair Gomez Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Lin Commissioner Wolpert Chair Gomez Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council Approve a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the property located at 998 Bodega Avenue from Residential 2 (R2) to a Planned Unit District (PUD), and recommending approval of the Unit Development Plan & PUD Development Standards for the Holly Heights PUD made by Richard Marzo, seconded by Chris Albertson. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 1. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Chris Albertson. No: Bill Wolpert. Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council Approve Tentative Subdivision Map for the Holly Heights subdivision located at 998 Bodega Avenue made by Richard Marzo, seconded by Gina Benedetti - Petnic. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 1. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Chris Albertson. No: Bill Wolpert. B. The Block Project Appeal — Appeal of the Planning Manger's administrative approval of modifications to the previously approved Site Plan and Architectural Review that provides for the optional construction of a revised site plan that modifies access from Grey Street. Project Location: 20 Grey Street File Number: PLAP -16 -0003 Staff: Kevin Colin, Deputy Planning Manager The Block Staff Report Attachment A - Draft Resolution Attachment A - Proposed Plans Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 8 Attachment B - Planning Commission Resolution Attachment C - Amendment Approval Letter Attachment D - Appeal Attachment E - Written Comments Docs Received After Agenda Distribution This appeal was pulled from the agenda based on withdrawal of application by appellant. C. Rancho Arroyo Business Park PCD Amendment — Amendment of the existing Rancho Arroyo PCD to allow Community Meeting Facility and School, as defined in the Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO), as a conditionally permitted land use at 85 Old Corona Road. Technical edits and formatting updates are also proposed as part of the review of this PCD. Project Location: 85 Old Corona Road and various parcels on Industrial Avenue File Number: PLMA -16 -0011 Staff: Tiffany Robbe, Senior Planner Rancho Arroyo Staff Report Attachment A - PCD Amendments Resolution Attachment A - Exhibit 1 Updated Rancho Arroyo PCD Final Attachment B - Resolution for Zoning Map Amendment ( Denny's) Attachment B - Exhibit 1 Draft Ordinance Rezoning ( Denny's) Attachment D - Original PCD Regulations Attachment E - Redlined of Current Zoning District Regulations Attachment C - Mapping Relating to Denny's and SCOE Parcels Docs Received After Agenda Distribution Docs Received After Agenda Distribution - 2 Docs Received After Agenda Distribution - 3 Doc Received After Agenda Distribution - 4 Chair Gomez Tiffany Robbe, Senior Planner Ms. Hines Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Rob Domont, Owner of PVAC Council member Albertson Mr. Domont Council member Albertson Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Mr. Domont Commissioner Wolpert Chair Gomez Colton Erving, owner 360 Church Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Pierre Mr. Erving Commissioner Pierre Mr. Erving Commissioner Pierre Mr. Erving Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Mr. Erving Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Mr. Erving Ms. Hines Chair Gomez Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Chair Gomez Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Mr. Erving Council member Albertson Mr. Erving Commissioner Pierre Chair Gomez Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Ms. Hines Ms. Robbe Mr. Erving Page 9. Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 10 Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Marzo Ms. Robbe Ms. Hines Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Ms. Hines Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Ms. Hines Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Ms. Robbe Chair Gomez Commissioner Pierre Ms. Robbe Commissioner Pierre Ms. Robbe Commissioner Lin Ms. Robbe Ms. Hines Commissioner Lin Ms. Robbe Commissioner Lin Chair Gomez Jon Warren, neighbor of the property, believes that an additional school will add to the traffic making it difficult to get around. Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 11 Tobias Young, Petaluma resident, believes that this location not suitable for a school and that the zoning should not change due to the additional traffic that a school would bring to an already congested area. He feels that the property will not be as valuable with this zoning amendment. He stated that flooding is also an issue since the property acts as a retention pond and that developing the remaining 4 acres would put the new buildings at risk. He feels that that PVAC can be a viable health club since it is the only club in town with tennis and racquet ball. He proposes that the zoning remain to allow recreational use. Larry Borsian stated that he is an active club member and the club is a huge part of his life. However, if it can't be viable, then a church and school would be a socially good use for this site. Jody Brazil, property owner on Corona Road, is concerned about the traffic in this area. She stated that the truck traffic coming over the overpass and the currently bad intersection at Corona and Industrial is an opportunity to look at the current situation and prevent more serious accidents. She believes that a church or a school would bring large amounts of traffic all at once and this traffic needs to be addressed. Doris Tolks, tennis player, is concerned, with the recent closing of the golf course and the potential closing of the tennis club, how it would affect the Town of Petaluma and attracting professionals and businesses. She believes that a town is not as attractive without these facilities. She suggested that the City purchase the adjacent property and turn into a health club. Anne Howatt, Petaluma resident, is opposed to the rezoning. She believes that the public school system unites a community and that private schools create divisiveness. She stated that the Petaluma Athletic Club brings a lot of money into Petaluma by bringing teams to tournaments and creates an economic impact. She also feels that schools in the flood zone are not safe and this area is continuously under water. Cona Clara Anwer, believes that any changes in zoning will be devastating to the health of Petaluma since there are no other tennis clubs in Petaluma. This would require all of the tennis teams to find tennis clubs outside of Petaluma. This change in zoning will guarantee that Petaluma will no longer have a racquet club. She urged the City to maintain the commercial /recreational facility destination and not make the change to include fitness /health clubs. Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 12 Eric Parsons, Petaluma resident and PVAC club member, is opposed to the rezoning. He feels that if this property is zoned for a non - profit, there will be a loss in tax revenue that will need to be made up somewhere. Mr. Parsons also was concerned about traffic. Vince Montalbano, believes that the proposed changes make sense. He stated that this building will not stay as a tennis club and that it's not fair for the property owners to work at a loss. The use of a church and school will allow jobs to continue, therefore it will be a loss if this proposal doesn't go through. He believes that the traffic impacts will be less with a church than with the tennis club. Silvia Siso- Llonch, Petaluma resident, moved to Petaluma in January 2016 and found it very important to move somewhere with a tennis club. She stressed the importance to be a member as a young family, and has found close friendships from the Petaluma tennis club members. Andrea Pozzi work with owners of club. She stated that the owners have tried many ideas to operate business and their Petaluma business has been subsidized by other businesses that they own. It is a shame to lose a family facility and there will be nothing to replace it. However, to deny the church would not be a fair way to resolve that issue. Carol Ann Street, long time club member, stated that PVAC is a family and a community and it will be a big loss if it leaves. She believes that the traffic from a school is miserable since most children get driven to school and is opposed to the use of a school. Martha Domont, co -owner Chair Gomez Commissioner Lin Ms. Robbe Commissioner Lin Ms. Robbe Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 13 Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Council member Albertson Chair Gomez Council member Albertson Commissioner Pierre Commissioner Marzo Chair Gomez Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Commissioner Lin Commissioner Wolpert Chair Gomez Commissioner Pierre Ms. Robbe Ms. Hines Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic Chair Gomez Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council amend the existing Rancho Arroyo Business Park PCD Zoning District Regulations made by Richard Marzo, seconded by Gina Benedetti - Petnic. Vote: Motion carried 4 - 3. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Jennifer Pierre, and Richard Marzo. No: Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, and Chris Albertson. Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council approve a zoning map amendment to rezone the property located at 4986 Petaluma Blvd No. from the Rancho Arroyo Planned Community District to Commercial 2 made by Jennifer Pierre, seconded by Bill Wolpert. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 1. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, and Richard Marzo. Planning Commission Meeting of January 10, 2017 Page 14 No: Chris Albertson. Commissioner Wolpert 9. ADJOURN Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2017. Meeting adjourned at 10:31 PM.