HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2017-135 N.C.S. 09/11/2017Resolution No. 2017 -135 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION OF THE PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL
AMENDING THE PARK CENTRAL PLANNED COMMERCIAL DISTRICT
TO LIST `MAINTENANCE/REPAIR SERVICES — CLIENT SITE SERVICE'
AS A PERMITTED USE AT APN 005- 040 -055
. FILE NO: PLMA -16 -0013
WHEREAS, Greg LeDoux of Greg LeDoux & Associates submitted an application to
amend the Park Central Planned Commercial District ( "Park Central PCD "), on behalf of
property owner Eagle Lakeville Partners, LP, to list `Maintenance /Repair — Client Site Services',
as defined by Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 28 (Glossary), as a permitted use at APN
005 -040 -055; and
WHEREAS, the submitted application also includes a Site Plan and Architectural
Review request, pursuant to the modified Park Central PCD, which has been acted upon
separately by the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the Park Central PCD was approved by City Council through the adoption
of Resolution No. 2001 -104 N.C.S. through 2001 -107 N.C.S. and Ordinance No. 2115 N.C.S.;
and
WHEREAS, the Park Central PCD was last amended by City Council Ordinance No.
2203 N.C.S.; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2017, the City's Planning Commission held a duly noticed
public hearing, pursuant to Implementing Zoning Ordinance §§ 19.040(E) and 19.070, to
consider the application and at which time all interested parties had the opportunity to be heard;
and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2017, the Planning Commission considered a staff report
analyzing the application, including the California Environmental Quality Act ( "CEQA ")
determination included therein; and
WHEREAS, on July 25, 2017, the Planning Commission unanimously approved
Resolution No. 2017 -16 (Mitigated Negative Declaration), Resolution No. 2017 -17 (Park Central
PCD Amendment) and Resolution No. 2017 -18 (Site Plan and Architectural Review); and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council as follows:
1. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein by reference.
2. Based on its review of the entire record herein, the City Council finds as follows:
A. The proposed Park Central PCD amendment is consistent with the Mixed Use
General Plan land use designation because it would facilitate a commercial land
use below the maximum permitted floor- area -ratio of 2.5. Moreover, the project,
as a component of the Park Central PCD, also furthers the Mixed Use designation
by providing new jobs in a mixed use setting and which are located within close
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walking distance of nearby residences,
B. Pursuant to Implementing Zoning Ordinance §19.040, the City Council approves
the proposed amendment to the Park Central PCD, attached hereto as Exhibit A,
based on the following findings required by Implementing Zoning Ordinance
§ 19.040:
i. The PCD is accessed through Casa Grande Road, which is an arterial street.
Technology Lane, which is a collector street, is accessed through Casa Grande
Road. Per the Traffic Impact Study prepared for the project W -trans and dated
June 14, 2017, thoroughfares are adequate to serve additional traffic generated
by the development, as the proximate intersections are expected to operate at
an acceptable Level of Service (LOS). Additionally, the project would result
in the installation of new public sidewalks and a Class II bike lane (along
Technology Lane); thus, improving the circulation environment for
pedestrians and bicyclists.
ii. The introduction of the "Maintenance /repair — client site services" use will, as
approved through Site Plan and Architectural Review, create for a unified and
organized arrangement of buildings and service facilities compared to the
surrounding buildings and uses. The subject parcel is situated in between
multi- family residential, industrial and commercial uses, which vary in
intensity.
Multi - family residential units occur along project site frontages with
Technology Lane and Telecom Lane. To the east of the project site (along
Technology Lane) is various office buildings with commercial activities
conducted entirely indoors.
Abutting the project site to the north (up to Lakeville Highway) is Petaluma
Poultry which is defined as "Light Manufacturing" (i.e. "food processing ").
Compared to adjacent multi - family residences, this abutting industrial use
includes a higher intensity of land use including heavy -duty commercial truck
traffic (i.e. average of 62 daily trips), unloading, truck washing and poultry
handling area, and large number of employees (i.e., 318). Pursuant to Planning
Commission Resolution 2015 -01, the operations of Petaluma Poultry may
extend to 24 hours per day, seven days per week.
As proposed, the project splits use of the site into two distinct areas: (southern
half) administrative office; and (northern half) maintenance /repair — client site
services. The project's building placement and configuration creates a
physical barrier between industrial operations at Petaluma Poultry and multi-
family residential uses to the south. This buffering effect improves land use
compatibility when compared to existing conditions. Similarly, the project
also places more intensive, on -site commercial operations within a working
yard that is also separated from adjacent residential uses by building mass,
fencing and landscaping.
iii, The project site consists of vacant land with ruderal vegetation lacking natural
or scenic qualities. As approved, the project includes adequate public spaces
consisting of new public sidewalks and an off -site Class lI bicycle path. The
project also accommodates pedestrian circulation and resting at additional
pathways and seating areas abutting public streets. Interior, on -site portions of
the project are designed and tailored the operational characteristics of a
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commercial landscape maintenance business.
iv. The proposed amendment to the Park Central PCD is, for the reasons
discussed in the July 25, 2017 Planning Commission staff report, consistent
with the Petaluma General Plan,
C. For all the reasons above, the proposed amendment to the Park Central PCD is
consistent with the public necessity, convenience and general welfare.
This approval action concerns only that portion of the Park Central PCD General
Development Plan applicable to APN 005- 040 -055.
4. For purposes of clarity and ensuring accurate administration of the Park Central PCD,
the specific text amendment resulting from this action also concerns the replacement
in whole of Section 19 -302 (Planned Community Program) of Exhibit A to City
Council Ordinance No. 2203 N.C.S.
Prior to acting on this application, the City Council considered the Mitigated
Negative Declaration (MND) adopted by Planning Commission for the Project, and,
based on its review of the entire record herein, including the MND, the Initial Study,
all supporting, referenced and incorporated documents and all comments received, the
City Council found that there is no substantial evidence that the Project as mitigated
will have a significant effect on the environment, that the MND reflects the City's
independent judgment and analysis, and that the MND, Initial Study and supporting
documents provide an adequate description of the impacts of the Project and comply
with CEQA, the State CEQA Guidelines and the City of Petaluma Environmental
Guidelines.
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 Approved b
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the I I 1 day of September, form:
2017, by the following vote:
City Attorney
AYES: Albertson, Vice Mayor Barrett, Mayor Glass, Healy, Kearney, King, Miller
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN
ATTEST:
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Exhibit A
Park Central
Planned Community District (PCD)
General Development Plan
Amended In Part on September 11, 2017
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19- 302(a) Allowed Land Uses and Permit Requirements
1. Permitted Uses
a. Retail, commercial, and office which serve the PCD and surrounding community. These
uses include restaurants, cafes, delicatessens, day care facilities, coffee shops, bakeries,
laundry and dry cleaners, gift and sundry shops, banks, insurance offices, real estate
offices, stock brokerages, and other similar retail, commercial, and office uses.
b. Manufacturing, assembly or packing of products from previously prepared materials.
c. Manufacturer of electric and electronic instruments and devices related to media,
telecommunications and other technological applications.
d. Research, experimental and development laboratories.
e. Wholesale business, storage or warehousing of goods.
f. Catalog sales and mail order establishments.
g, Blueprint, photo, engraving, printing and publishing.
h. Any research or light industrial manufacturing use as determined by the planning director
to be of the same general character as above.
i. Light metal appliance, steel fabricating shops.
Medical offices.
k. Food processing or manufacturing, including processing of animals.
I. Multi- family residences.
m. • - occupations as provided • - - • Zoning Ordinance 1 1 SeGfien 21 202
of the prejeGt-.
n. Public and quasi - public spaces appropriate to the PCD such as courtyards, plazas,
playgrounds, and open space areas,
o. Recreation centers and open spaces for the exclusive use of residents in the PCD.
p. Uses such as carports, garages, maintenance facility, trash compactor and recycling
enclosures and other accessories to those listed in the a -e above as needed.
q, Signs, in accordance with Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 20 cor t4A_.n 91-9-04 of
the MuRiGOPGI Cede, for the uses listed in subsections a -f above and project and
monument signs located as shown on Sheets A -1.1 and L1.1 and at each entry to the
project site, whether shown or not on Sheets A]. I and L1.1 and at the corners of each
public street intersection abutting the project site.
r. Uses accessory to those listed above
s Maintenance /Repair - Client Site Services
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2. Conditional Uses
a. Hotels
b, Motels or motor hotels
c. Gymnasiums
19- 302(b) Development Standards
1. Building Heights - The following maximum building height measured from finished grade to
the top of the roof of the structure at its highest point shall not be exceeded for the
corresponding uses without amendment to this PCD:
a. Office - 55 feet;
b. Retail - 50 feet;
c. Commercial - 50 feet;
d. Residential Buildings - 50 feet.
2. Building Sizes -The building sizes and unit yield shall not exceed the maximums established
for the following uses:
a. Max Commercial - 65,000 sf /bldg. (total aggregate not to exceed 100,000 sf);
b. Max Residential - 445 units.
3. Parking - Each use shall meet the minimum parking ratios established below.
a. Spaces Required By Use
1. Office use must provide for the following minimum number of spaces:
(a) Commercial: 1 space for every 300 feet of gross floor area;
(b) Retail: 1 space for every 300 square feet of gross floor area;
2. Residential. Multi- family residences shall provide a cumulative average of 1.5 spaces
per dwelling within the residential complex.
(a) Resident - operated businesses may share the on- street parking on the South side
of Technology Lane,
3. Shared Parking. A maximum of five percent of the required spaces may be shared
between the retail /commercial and residential uses providing for a reduction of up to
5% of the total spaces required by the retail /commercial portion of the project -when
sharing of spaces is not implemented /elected.
b. Parking Space Design
1. Standard Space. Standard parking spaces must measure of least 9 feet in width and
19 feet in depth, including a maximum 2 -foot wheel stop or curb overhang.
2. Compact Space. Compact spaces may account for a maximum of 25 percent of
required parking spaces. Compact spaces must measure at least 8 feet in width and
18 feet in depth, including a maximum 2 -foot wheel stop or curb overhang.
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3. Disabled Spaces. Disabled spaces shall comply with the requirements of the City of
Petaluma and the State of California.
4, Signs
a. The size, location, materials and lighting of signs shall be compatible with the
architectural materials used the building which the use being advertised occupies.
Location of project monument and identification signs shall be in accordance with the
locations as shown on the approved Planned Community District General Development
Plan as shown on the Landscape Site Plan and. at all entries to the project site and
corners of public street intersections abutting the project site.
b. Box -lit signs are prohibited.
c. Design Consistency. The size, location, materials and lighting of signs shall be compatible
with the architectural materials used for the buildings.
d. Flags. Flags displaying business and project names and /or logos may be flown on either
ground- or roof mounted poles.
Flag Size. No flag may exceed 4 feet in height or 6 feet in length. Pole length shall not
exceed 20 feet.
e. Sign Program. Before issuance of a building permit, a sign program must be submitted to
the City. The program must detail final sign locations, sizes, colors, materials and lighting
for the entire project,
Temporary Signs. Temporary signs may be used for marketing the "For Sale" residential
units and for leasing the commercial / retail uses. The program must detail sign locations,
sizes and colors,
5. Landscaping - Plantings shall conform to the approved PCD landscape plan.
a. Before issuance of a building permit, a final landscape plan which details all plant types,
locations, sizes, and means of irrigation shall be submitted to the City for review and
approval,
6. Acknowledgement of Surrounding Uses
a. Setting. Each owner of a lot within the subject property acknowledges the existence of
various commercial uses within 300 feet. of the subject property, including but not limited
to Petaluma Poultry Processors located at 2700 Lakeville Highway, Petaluma.
b. Nuisance. Each owner of a lot within the subject property further acknowledges that
noise, odors, and /or truck traffic associated with these commercial uses do not constitute
a nuisance as long as these businesses substantially comply with all local, State, and
Federal agency regulations and permit conditions which pertain to noise, odor, and /or
truck traffic.
c, Operations. Each owner of a lot within the subject property also acknowledges that
these commercial uses may operate during hours which extend beyond regular business
hours, that the scale and intensity of operations of these commercial uses may change,
and that other commercial uses may replace existing commercial uses subject to all
local, State, and Federal agency regulations and permit conditions,
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d. Each owner of a lot within the subject property agrees to reference in their leases and
any purchase /sales agreements a Declaration of Acknowledgement, which recognizes
the surrounding uses' right to operate. Such declaration of acknowledgement shall be
recorded against the title of each lot,
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