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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 04/22/2014Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 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, April 22, 2014 — 07:00 PM Regular Meeting FINAL MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER (07:00 PM) 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller. ABSENT: None. 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. 4. PRESENTATION A. None S. COMMISSION COMMENT A. Council Liaison City Council Representative Miller reported that they recently approved a JPA for the Library. She announced that the Butter and Eggs Parade will be on Saturday April 26 and Antique Fair will be on Sunday April 27 and is hoping that everyone will join in on the events. Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 2 B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee Commissioner Marzo reported that the Pedestrian and Bicycle Advisory Committee has not met. C. Tree Advisory Committee Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic reported that the tree committee met recently to discuss the Center Park tree opportunities and utilizing funds from Rotary. There was also discussion on how to handle protecting trees during the Butter and Eggs event. Petaluma Good Neighbor Association has proposed to do planting around Petaluma High School and a subgroup of the Tree Committee will be coordinating with the neighborhood group to discuss details. There was also an initial discussion about a Petaluma Arbor Day event. In the near future, the birches at Yarberry Lane will be coming to the TAC for recommendations on street tree species. D. Other Commission Comment Chair Wolpert will be meeting with the Sonoma County Climate Action 2020 Stakeholders Advisory Group about their review of feedback and priorities pertaining to specific strategies and a presentation of the Climate Adaptation Strategies. He will also be attending the Joint meeting of the Advisory Council's for Cordell Bank and Gulf of the Farallons National Marine Sanctuary to discuss significant expansion. They will be reviewing the draft EIR, proposed rule changes and revisions to the Management Plan. It will be an all day public meeting on May 1st. 8. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of Joint Planning Commission and Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee Meeting of Tuesday, April 08, 2014. Commissioner Pierre Ms. Hines Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines Chair Wolpert Motion: Approve minutes with changes made by Kathy Miller, seconded by Diana Gomez. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller. 6. STAFF COMMENT A. Planning Manager's Report Ms. Hines Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 3 7. COMMUNICATIONS A. None. 9. OLD BUSINESS A. General Plan Amendment, Zoning Map Amendment, Abandonment of Public Utility Easement, and Site Plan & Architectural Review for Lynch Creek Plaza located at North McDowell and Lynch Creek Way. File Number: 12 -GPA -0236 Staff: Alicia Giudice Planning Commission Staff Report 4-22-14 Attachment A- Draft Resolution: General Plan Amendment Attachment B - Draft Resolution: Zoning Map Amendment Attachment C - Applicant's Submittal Narrative Attachment D - Letter from City of Livermore Attachment E - PC Staff Report 5-28-13 Attachment F - PC Staff Report 7-9-13 Attachment G - PC Resolution 2013-13 Attachment H - PC Resolution 2013-14 Attachment I - CC Staff Report 9-9-13 Attachment J - Initial Study Attachment K - Public Comment Attachment L- Revised Project Plans Chair Wolpert Senior Planner, Alicia Giudice Chair Wolpert Ramona Faith, CEO, Petaluma Healthcare District Jim Stevens, Director of Development, Bromand Company Chair Wolpert Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Stevens Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 4 Mr. Stevens Commissioner Gomez Mr. Stevens Commissioner Gomez Mr. Stevens Commissioner Gomez Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Ms. Giudice Vice Chair Pierre Ms. Giudice Vice Chair Pierre Ms. Giudice Mr. Stevens Vice Chair Pierre Mr. Stevens Ms. Hines Commissioner Lin Mr. Stevens Commissioner Lin Commissioner Marzo Ms. Giudice Commissioner Marzo Ms. Giudice Commissioner Marzo Ms. Giudice Commissioner Marzo Ms. Giudice City Engineer, Curt Bates Commissioner Marzo Mr. Bates Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page s Commissioner Marzo Mr. Bates Commissioner M@rZD Mr. Bates Ms. Hines Chair Wolpert Ms. Hines Council Member Miller Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Eric Danly, City Attorney Ms. Hines Vice Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Vice Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Vice Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Ms. Hines Vice Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Vice Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Vice Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Vice Chair Pierre Mr. Danly Chair Wolpert Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 6 Public Member, Bob Koenitzer believes that changing the zoning for this project doesn't make sense and that there are existing traffic problems with the current zoning. To add additional traffic would make the area unmanageable and dangerous. He stated that there are limited areas left with the Medical Office zoning designation and it is stated in the General Plan that this zoning can only change if it is a public necessity. A medical corridor is more appropriate for this last property with this type of zoning. He stated that there are already four pharmacies in the area and some of them offer same day delivery. The Developer is saying that their proposal is different from the other pharmacies because of their drive-thru and the partnering with Petaluma Valley Hospital. He felt that many businesses located their offices in this medical corridor and that retail does not belong on Lynch Creek Way. The community deserves a medical corridor and does not like the idea of changing the zoning for the benefit of one property owner at the expense of everyone else in the community. Dr. Koenitzer presented a signed survey from businesses in the area opposing the Walgreens project and stated that to address the health care needs of our growing and aging community, medical offices are necessary. He believes that this is the ideal place for more medical office space and it would be a shame to change the zoning to an unnecessary retail center. This area should be preserved for its intended use and General Plan changes should not be taken lightly. Judy Hillary, member of Senior Advisory Committee, stated that she understands the need for a pick up window. She believes that other pharmacies don't function as well as Walgreens is promising to do. She stated that seniors need extra help, but it's not just seniors or moms with sick children that would benefit. Many members of the community need a pick up window. Ms. Hillary does not believe that there will always be long lines of cars. She stated that 13% of Petaluma's population is over 65 years of age and suggested to take care of tomorrow and include a pick up window in this project. Byron Fauss, public member believes that seniors, handicapped, young mothers, and sick people have a difficult time getting a prescription at many pharmacies. He suggested that the distance from the parking lot to the pharmacy located in the back of store is to encourage impulse purchases. Walgreens is willing to give up those profits in order to offer a drive thru pharmacy. Elece Hempel, member of Petaluma People Services and Petaluma Healthcare District Board, stated that she was involved with writing the General Plan update. During that time they didn't know how health care was going to change. Health care is being mandated by the Affordable Care Act and will continue to evolve. She believes that "Medical Homes" will be a necessity so that patients can receive medical care to stay healthy. She suggested that the General Plan be looked at, to realize the dramatic changes to health care, and to make sure that the "Medical Home" is available for everyone. Chair Wolpert Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Faith Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 7 Ms. Giudice Ms. Hines Ms. Faith Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Faith Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Chair Wolpert Council Member Miller Commissioner Marzo Ms. Faith Commissioner Marzo Commissioner Lin Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Faith Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Gomez Chair Wolpert Ms. Hines Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Commissioner Gomez Chair Wolpert Ms. Hines Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 8 Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Commissioner Lin Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Vice Chair Pierre Chair Wolpert Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Danly Chair Wolpert Commissioner Gomez Chair Wolpert Mr. Danly Chair Wolpert Vice Chair Pierre Ms. Hines Vice Chair Pierre Commissioner Lin Ms. Hines Chair Wolpert Council Member Miller Chair Wolpert Planning Commission Meeting of April 22, 2014 Page 9 Motion: Approve Resolution recommending the City Council deny the General Plan Amendment as stated in Attachment A for Lynch Creek Plaza located at North McDowell and Lynch Creek Way made by Kathy Miller, seconded by Jocelyn Yeh Li n. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller. Chair Wolpert Council Member Miller Motion: Approve Resolution denying the Zoning Map Amendment as stated in Attachment B for the Lynch Creek Plaza located at North McDowell and Lynch Creek Way made by Richard Marzo, seconded by Jocelyn Yeh Lin. Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Jennifer Pierre, Jocelyn Yeh Lin, Richard Marzo, and Kathy Miller. Ms. Hines Chair Wolpert Ms. Hines Mr. Danly Chair Wolpert Commissioner Benedetti-Petnic Chair Wolpert 10, NEW BUSINESS A. None 11. ADJOURN (09:04 PM) Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, May 13, 2014.