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Joint HCPC and Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, November 29, 2016 — 07:00 PM
Special Meeting
FINAL MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order at 7:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Kit
Schlich, John Perlis, and Dave King.
ABSENT: Jennifer Pierre and Richard Marzo.
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.
Chair Gomez opened the public comment period.
Adriann Saslow, Petaluma resident, had concerns about the Safeway Gas Station project
proposal. Her big concern is auto collisions involving pedestrians due to the high volume of
pedestrians in the area. The area is already dangerous and with the increased number of cars
going to a gas station, the likelihood of accidents will increase.
Chair Gomez closed the public comment period.
4. COMMITTEE COMMENT
A. Council Liaison — Dave King
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Council member King reported that the Council recently had two workshops to discuss water
rates and groundwater sustainability in response to the Groundwater Sustainability Act. At their
November 21st meeting, Council discussed amendments to the Building Code Standards to
modernize the code. Council also authorized subpoenas to AirBNB due to the substantial non-
compliance of likely short term rental users since only 20 -25% have complied with the
ordinance. The subpoena is the first step to determine who is out of compliance.
B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Richard Marzo
There was no report given.
C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti - Petnic
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic reported that the November 16th meeting was cancelled and
the next meeting will be on December 21st.
D. Other Committee Comment
5. STAFF COMMENT
A. Planning Manager's Report
Planning Manager, Heather Hines, reported that the Planning Division is preparing to send out
letters about renewing the short term rental permits. Letters will be sent to everyone who had
a current permit, which is approximately 24. Ms. Hines stated that the Safeway Gas Station
SPAR project has been inactive and planning staff was recently approached to reactivate the
application. Ms. Hines also noted that the Brody and Lomas projects are scheduled for Council
consideration on January 9th and that there are no items on the Planning Commission's
December 13th agenda and likely nothing on the December 20th agenda.
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Lin
Ms. Hines
Lin
Hines
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6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of joint Planning Commission /HCPC Meetings of Tuesday, October 25,
2016 and Tuesday, November 8th, 2016.
Ms. Gomez
The October 25, 2016 and the November 8, 2016 minutes were approved without changes.
7. NEW BUSINESS
A. Text Changes to the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15
(Preservation of the Cultural and Historic Environment); Text Changes to the City of Petaluma
Municipal Code, Chapter 2.30 (Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee) — Proposal to
modify text of the Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance and Petaluma Municipal Code,
including modifications to separate the composition of the Historical and Cultural Preservation
Committee from the Planning Commission and redefine the powers and duties of both as they
relate to discretionary review of designation and modification of historic resources within the
city. In addition, proposal to establish Enabling Legislation for the Historical and Cultural
Preservation Committee.
Staff: Heather Hines, Planning Manager
Staff Report
Attachment A - PC Resolution for HCPC Enabling Legislation
Attachment B - HCPC Resolution for amendments to Muni Code Section 2.30
Attachment B Exhibit 1- DRAFT CC Ordinance
Attachment B Exhibit 2 - Petaluma Muni Code Chapter 2.30 HCPC
Attachment C - HCPC Resolution for amendments to IZO Chapter 15
Attachment C Exhibit 1- Draft CC Ordinance
Attachment C Exhibit 2 - IZO Chapter 15 Preservation of the Cultural and Historic Environment
Attachment D - Petaluma Muni Code Chapter 2.30 HCPC Redline
Attachment E - IZO Chapter 15 Preservation of the Cultural and Historic Environment REDLINE
Heather Hines, Planning Manager
Chair Gomez
Council Member King
Ms. Hines
Lisa Tennenbaum, Assistant City Attorney
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
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Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Commissioner Lin
HCPC member Perlis
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Wolpert
Chair Gomez
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Ms. Hines
Commissioner Benedetti - Petnic
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Hines
Chair Gomez
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Commissioner Lin
Ms. Hines
Council Member King
Chair Gomez
Commissioner Lin
Council Member King
HCPC member Perlis
Council Member King
Ms. Hines
Council Member King
Commissioner Lin
Chair Gomez
Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council approve a resolution to establish
Enabling Legislation for the Historical and Cultural Preservation Committee made
by Gina Benedetti - Petnic, seconded by Bill Wolpert.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Kit
Schlich, John Perlis, and Dave King.
Absent: Jennifer Pierre and Richard Marzo.
Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council approve a Text Amendment to the
City of Petaluma Municipal Code, Section 2.30 (Historical and Cultural
Preservation Committee) made by Jocelyn Yeh Lin, seconded by Diana Gomez.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Kit
Schlich, John Perlis, and Dave King.
Absent: Jennifer Pierre and Richard Marzo.
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Motion: Approve recommendation that City Council approve a Zoning Text Amendment
to the City of Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance, Chapter 15
(Preservation of the Historic and Cultural Environment) made by Bill Wolpert,
seconded by John Perlis.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti - Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Kit
Schlich, John Perlis, and Dave King.
Absent: Jennifer Pierre and Richard Marzo.
Commissioner Wolpert
Chair Gomez
8. ADJOURN
Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, December 13, 2016.
The meeting adjourned at 8:09 PM.