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Planning Commission Minutes
July 25, 2000 — 7:00 PM
Commissioners: present: Barrett , Broad, Glass, Monteschio, Vieler
Absent: Cader- Thompson, Feibusch
* Chair
Staff. George White, Planning Manager
Irene Borba, Associate Planner
ROLL CALL
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of June 27, 2000 were approved as submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT: None. Commissioner Broad welcomed the new
Commissioner Monteschio and thanked Commissioner Bennett for his services.
CORRESPONDENCE:
APPEAL STATEMENT: Within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date of a
decision of the Planning Commission, the decision may be appealed to the City Council
by the applicant or by any other interested party. If no appeal is made within that time,
the decision shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and
shall be filed with the City Clerk. Said appeal shall be accompanied by the appeal fee as
specified by Resolution 92- 251- N.C.S. as adopted by the City Council. The appeal shall
state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant.
LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Was noted on the agenda.
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NEW BUSINESS:
I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Was postponed until next meeting where there
would be a full commission.
PUBLIC HEARING:
II. Petaluma Valley Baptist Church — Rezoning; 580 Sonoma Mountain
Parkway; AP No. 136 - 120 -075. (IB)
Reconsideration of an application to rezone a 3.31 acre parcel from Planned
Community District (PCD) to Planned Unit District (PUD) to expand the existing
church facilities and allow for construction of a multi - purpose hall. For this
application, the Planning Commission recommended action will be forwarded to
the City Council.
Irene Borba Presented the staff report.
The public hearing was opened.
Charlene Wardlow: Introduced the Pastor, architect, landscape architect and the
lighting consultant. She then reviewed the changes as outlined in her letter of June 14,
2000.
Commissioner Barrett: Have you already set up a direct phone number and how have
you made that available?
Charlene Wardlow: Yes the number is set up and was mailed to the neighbors, and an
adult has the phone when events /meetings are scheduled.
Commissioner Barrett: Have you gotten any calls?
Charlene Wardow: One
Commissioner Barrett: Suggested posting the number or putting it in the phone book.
Kiosk — is it a staffed kiosk and is it lighted?
Charlene Wardlow: The kiosk is for directions of where to go. Signs have been posted
are on the fence reminding people to come and go quietly. Kiosk is not lighted now, but
could be.
Commissioner Broad: Have you had any contact with the public?
Charlene Wardlow: We had another neighborhood meeting. Three people showed up.
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Commissioner Barrett: What hours do you want to see from this?
Charlene Wardlow: 10 p.m. as the shopping center and the Junior College. Requesting
same treatment as anyone else in the area.
David McCarthy, 1745 Rosamond Street: Applauded the church for their positive
changes. I did see the signs on the fences, the painted red curbs and the loading zone and
the glass enclosure in the hallway. I also recognize the reduction in the size and scope of
the multipurpose room. However, in speaking to Charlene Wardlow today I understand
the wall into the entryway that was on the original site plan had to be removed due to
concerns of the fire marshal. The new revised plan without the wall is the primary exit to
walk to the front or back lot. Maybe they can enclose it as the breezeway at the
administration offices. Also questioned being able to put up a chain to block off the back
parking lot when not necessary. They are still parking in the back parking lot at night.
Noted the schedule for hours of operation which they are limiting to 8:00 p.m. Maybe
they can change their schedule for meetings. This is not exactly the same as other sites in
the vicinity. I've measured the other sites noted in the staff report and the sound is less
involved because of the distance of the homes to the church or the structures
A church with proposed preschool should not expect the same hours as the Junior College
where only thirteen homes are adjacent to the parking lot at the Junior College. The
hours of operation for the Junior College are 7:00 -10:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday
and they usually end at 9:30. The church would like to compare themselves to the
commercial shopping center. There are six homes along Riesling Road and the
apartments behind the center are towards the back of the center and noise at night is
minimal.
In looking at this project, are 26 homes in a much closer proximity to the church.
The main exit is 60' to nearest homes and their backyards. It is 78' from the back of my
house to the building. The geographic location is not near the sites noted in the report.
Would urge not to amend the hours of operation.
Mr. Marston, 1753 Rosamond: Asked applicant if the landscaper who trims the
vegetation could come later than 7:00 a.m.
Asked if there would be an outside playground or a basketball court which would bring
people outside. Has been excessive noise at night. Had to call once.
Ross Robertson: The church was there first. I do live on the west side and I don't
understand how other individuals can change what's fair.
Pam Smith, 1737 Rosamond Street: Commends the church on the changes they have
made. All for their expansion. Feel like they have come closer with the plans. Maybe
we could compromise on the hours of operation.
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Cynthia Bates: Is a member of the church. Concerned about closeness of church to
houses. Those houses were built around us. We were not consulted as a church body
how close they are. The other churches he sited were in existence long before the Baptist
church. Concerning hours of operation — most evening functions are over by 8:30.
Please consider this.
Ross Robertson: Hope this isn't based on who was here first.
Pam Smith: Cell phone — sometimes what works well is to have the number available on
the answering machine if people have a complaint about noise. Also is it possible to have
some kind of a waiver to allow for special events in the evening.
Felicia Peters, 565 Alamor Street: Would like to clarify three things; 1) lighting — will
it be turned off at night; 2) buffer zone from our house to fence; 3) no parking on our
side.
Pastor Tom Marcum, 1446 Dandelion Way: Hopefully you have recognized our
diligence to addressing these concerns. Some have been implemented already and
incorporated into the plan and other measures taken to address noise. Regarding the time
restrictions, you must recognize our hesitancy as a church to restrict our hours. We will
continue to be good neighbors. Hopefully, we have not been singled out. This is to my
knowledge the only church that has restrictions on hours of operation.
Commissioner Broad: Requested the applicant respond to questions concerning any
outside playground, basketball court, the gardener and lighting.
Charlene Wardlow: No formal basketball court planned inside or out. Playground
proposed between the school building and multipurpose room. Will have the gardeners
come later. Lights are interior to parking lot and have been lowered; a timer can be
looked into.
Commissioner Glass: Preschool would be a benefit in this area. Hopefully with
changes a preschool is beneficial for the community.
Charlene Wardlow: We left the preschool in; and it would require a CUP.
Commissioner Monteschio: Please explain the fence David McCarthy was talking
about.
Charlene Wardlow: Explained the proposed wall at the entry to the multipurpose room;
however because of the fire marshal's concerns they decided not to put the wall in.
Commissioner Monteschio: Fence for parking lot?
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Charlene Wardlow: We are pursuing a plastic chain link fence for the back parking lot
so that it can be restricted for overflow parking.
Commissioner Monteschio: Have you spoken to a noise expert.
Charlene Wardlow: Yes.
Commissioner Vieler: Do you have plans to chain off parking lot area?
Charlene Wardlow: Yes, we are looking into it.
Commissioner Vieler: Look at minutes from the previous meeting regarding lighting.
The idea of a timer has not been incorporated.
Charlene Wardlow: Lighting is to be reviewed by SPARC and we are not scheduled to
go to SPARC until after City Council. We will then address this.
Commissioner Barrett: Consider moving chain to block off parking up further.
Where do most people enter the buildings?
Commissioner Vieler: Questioned why elevations of the pavilion were not included.
Charlene Wardlow: Pointed out the elevation drawings in the plans and explained that
portion of the project.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Vieler: Respectfully requested a 5 minute recess to discuss a procedural
issue with George White.
Readjourned at 8:30.
Commissioner Broad: Can you put parking lot timers on.
Light expert: Yes.
Commissioner Vieler: Include as a condition of approval a timer be put on lighting.
Current staff report states on pg. 9, 10, regarding the Parkway Plaza Shopping Center
being able to expand their hours of operation.
Staff Condition when it went to council.
Commissioner Glass: Asked if noise problems can be addressed by cutting off the
parking lot.
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Church has come a long way in satisfying needs of neighbors. Neighbors need to help in
satisfying the needs of the church. I can understand the church not wanting to sign away
their hours. Neighbors have gotten a lot from the church. If Commissioner Barrett's
suggestion of blocking off the back parking lot can solve the noise issue then there will
be cooperation from both sides.
Commissioner Barrett: This is an infill issue. From the neighbors' perspective, the
church is changing the neighborhood. Church property is not comparable to those
mentioned in the staff report — you are much closer. Moving the no parking chain and
also not allowing people to exit from the north would make leaving less noisy. Parking
lot area better. Problem is for the Rosamond neighbors. Hours should still be limited as
before.
Commissioner Vieler: Comments from pastor about being singled out. Noise issue is a
real trigger issue in the City. Knowing that other churches don't have a regulation should
be taken in germane.
I think 8:00 is harsh. It looks like you could operate till 9:00 p.m. with your schedule.
As a neighbor who could know that there is a schedule for conclusion. Put a timer on the
lights to coincide with hours of operation. Commend the church for the revisions —
Sunday through Thursday till 9:00 p.m.; Friday and Saturday till 10:00 p.m.
Commissioner Monteschio: Glad to see them working out. Also for the 9:00 p.m. hour
— chain should be moved in parking lot. People need to start addressing acoustical issues.
Commissioner Broad: Commissioner Glass — can you go till 9:00 p.m.
Commissioner Glass: What is the limitation of what 9:00 p.m. is?
Commissioner Vieler: Event ends at 9:00 — sometime between 9:00 and 10:00 the lot
would be emptied.
Commissioner Barrett: Does not want it to go to 9:00 - thinks it's disruptive.
Commissioner Monteschio: End by 9:00 so people can be gone by 9:30.
Commissioner Broad: This meeting has been rather remarkable that the height has been
reduced and that there are no concerns regarding the design. Much more positive
meeting since the last time. Much more focused discussion.
Big issue is noise. There are differences between this and other projects in the City.
Other operations are not coming before the City for entitlements. Didn't find the
examples to be on point in terms of the comparisons and Mr. McCarthy did an excellent
job in highlighting the other sites noted in the staff report. The comparison is not a valid
one. We are to look at what is before us. When I reviewed this in January, I said 8:00-
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8:30 is appropriate and still say that. Uses terminated by 8:00 -8:30 and the ground left
within half an hour.
Commissioner Glass: Commissioner Barrett had the solution which is to chain off the
back parking lots. Trying to keep all of the options open — parking in front is not an
impact.
Commissioner Broad: Consider allowing evening events go to a certain time if the
parking lot can be chained off. Wednesday night is a very heavy night for the church —
could allow Wed to extend to 9:00, Friday and Saturday till 10:00 p.m. and other nights
till 8:30 and then the only issue is the church choir.
Commissioner Monteschio: What happens if these people start carpooling?
Commissioner Vieler: What is the specific number based on for parking?
Commissioner Broad: Parking is based on 1 stall for every four seats. Review the
proposed. SPARC condition and expand on condition #4 in report to include those items
noted at the previous meeting in which the Planning Commission suggested SPARC
review. Include Commissioner Barrett's suggestion about signs that exiting on the north
side of the building are discouraged.
Consensus on everything but time.
Commissioner Vieler: Council will make their own decision on time.
Commissioner Broad: Would like to see hours modified from 8:00 p.m. on Sunday
through Thursday.
Commissioner Glass: Wants to see if limited parking from front to back is ok with
neighbors.
David McCarthy: You are assuming that this will limit that multiple timeframe,
logistics problem. Be willing to go to 8:30.
Don Kallenbach: Pointed out the main entry into the multipurpose room explained the
ingress /egress requirements.
Eric Moriston: No problem with the 8:30 issues, problem with people hanging out
chatting in parking lot.
Pam Smith: Personally never had a problem with the church coming and going — willing
to go to 9:00 p.m. They have been most considerate. Believe problems that arise can be
rectified.
Commissioner Broad: To staff — can we do as was done with the shopping center?
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George White: I think you can make that recommendation to Council. Several
Commissioners are supportive of 9:00 p.m.
Commissioner Glass: In the spirit of compromise 9:00 p.m. is a good time. It does have
chance to be reviewed by another body. Every effort will be made to be a good neighbor.
Commissioner Barrett: Still prefers 8:00 pm.
Pastor Tom Marcum: We have every intention of being good neighbors. We will
continue to educate our parishioners and we can block off the parking lot. There is a
world of difference between 8:30 and 9:00 p.m.
Commissioner Broad: Is there a problem that users make efforts to vacate grounds by
9:30 p.m.?
Pastor Tom Marcum: Would like a response to the letter that was sent in almost 2
months ago.
Commissioner Vicler: Where will the signs on the inside be?
Commissioner Barrett: Signs on all doors at north end of buildings.
A motion was made by Commissioner Glass and seconded by Commissioner Vieler to
move forward with the project on the recommendation that the hours of operation be
limited to 9:00 p.m. Sunday through Thursday and Saturday and Sunday until 10:00 p.m.
with the provision that the hours of operation may be expanded by the means of a minor
Conditional Use Permit (staff approval). Parking to be limited by the use of a chain to
restrict parking to front lot and the back lot to be used for overflow parking only. Signs
are to be erected on the doors at the north end of the building to prohibit exiting unless an
emergency. Site users are requested to leave within '/z hour of the conclusion of an event.
Condition 44 be amended to include SPARC review of parking lot design, the feasibility
of closing off the back parking lot when it is not needed, timed lighting and landscaping.
Commissioner Barrett: No
Commissioner Broad: No
Commissioner Cader- Thompson: Absent
Commissioner Feibusch: Absent
Commissioner Glass: Yes
Commissioner Monteschio: Yes
Commissioner Vieler: Yes
Findings for Adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
1. That based upon the Initial Study, potential impacts resulting from the project
have been identified. Mitigation measures have been proposed and agreed to by
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the applicant as a condition of project approval that will reduce potential impacts
to less than significant. In addition, there is no substantial evidence that supports
a fair argument that the project, as conditioned and mitigated, would have a
significant effect on the environment.
2. That the project does not have the potential to affect wildlife resources as defined
in the State Fish and Game Code, either individually or cumulatively, and is
exempt from Fish and Game filing fees because it is proposed on an existing
developed site surrounded by urban development with none of the resources as
defined in the Code.
3. That the project is not located on a site listed on any Hazardous Waste Site List
compiled by the State pursuant to Section 65962.5 of the California Government
Code.
4. That the Planning Commission reviewed the Initial Study and considered public
comments before making a recommendation on the project.
5. That a Mitigation Monitoring Program has been prepared to ensure compliance
with the adopted mitigation measures.
6. That the record of proceedings of the decision on the project is available for
public review at the City of Petaluma Planning Department, City Hall, I 1 English
Street, Petaluma, California.
Findinus for Rezoning to Planned Unit District:
That the Planned Unit District will result 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 districts. The proposed Amendment to Zoning
Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S., to classify and rezone a 3.31 -acre parcel of
Assessor's Parcel No. 136 -120 -075. to PUD — Planned Unit District is in
conformity with the Petaluma General Plan. The project as proposed provides a
plan to the future uses of the site.
2 That the proposed rezoning to PUD is consistent with the provisions of Article
19A, Planned Unit District, of the Zoning Ordinance. The public necessity,
convenience and general welfare clearly permit and will be furthered by the
proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance, reclassifying and rezoning the site
to PUD.
3. That the PUD is proposed on property which has a suitable relationship to one or
more thoroughfares, and that said thoroughfares are adequate to carry any
additional traffic generated by the development. The subject property has a
suitable relationship to one or more thoroughfares (Sonoma Mountain Parkway,
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East Washington Street and Rainer Avenue) and said thoroughfares are adequate
to carry any additional traffic generated by the development.
4. That the proposed project, as designed and conditioned, 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 and with the
General Plan.
5. Adequate available public and private spaces are design on the PUD Development
Plan. Through mitigation measures and project conditions, adequate building
setbacks and other project amenities are provided.
6. The Petaluma Valley Baptist Church expansion project as designed will be
compatible with the surrounding residential uses.
Adoption of PUD Development Standards
1. That the PUD Development Standards (Attachment 5) allow for the continued
operation of the existing uses, and will result in more appropriate and compatible
uses in the district. The PUD Development Standards allow for expansion of the
existing church facilities and provides for future expansion of the site.
2. That 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 that adequate landscaping and /or screening is
included to ensure compatibility. Adequate public and private spaces are
designed on the PUD Development Plan. The project as conditioned and through
mitigation measures provide adequate building setbacks and other amenities such
as an extensive landscaping plan that includes a variety of trees, shrubs and
groundcover to enhance the site.
3. That the proposed project has complied with the requirements of CEQA through
the preparation and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for
this project, which addresses the potential environmental impacts associated with
its development. In accordance with CEQA Guidelines, staff conducted an Initial
Study and identified potential environmental impacts, which included noise,
visual quality & aesthetic, and transportation/traffic. Mitigation measures have
been agreed to by the applicant and are herein incorporated into the approval of
the project.
NOTICE OF ESTIMATED FEES, DEDICATIONS, AND OTHER EXACTIONS
Pursuant to Section 66020 of the California Government Code, the applicant/developer
has the statutory right to protest development fees, dedication and reservation
requirements, and other exactions included in this project approval, and listed as follows
(calculations based on — 19.640 square foot addition)
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• sewer connection: Existing.
• water connection: Contact Water Field Office @ 778 -4392 to
determine adequacy of existing
meter.
• community facilities development: $11,264 (12,800 square feet x $.88 /square
feet).
. storm drain:
. school facilities:
. traffic mitigation:
Tilton,
summary of Trip
$10,330 (based on 50,000 square feet of new
impervious surface).
Contact School District @ 778 -4621 for
quotation.
$11,970 (based on calculation by Allan
Traffic Engineer). See
Calculation.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
From the Planning Department:
All mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with approval of the. Mitigated
Negative Declaration (Resolution N.C.S.) for the Petaluma Valley
Baptist Church project are incorporated herein by reference as conditions of
project approval.
2. This approval applies to the plans date stamped June 14, 2000, as approved by the
Council and as conditioned and/or modified.
3. This approval includes final site plan, landscaping and architectural review
approval of the PUD Development Plan, written PUD Development Standards
shall be shown on plans for building permit approval.
4. The final architectural details of the proposed buildings and landscaping plan
shall be subject to Site Plan and Architectural Review ( SPARC) prior to issuance
of a building permit. SPARC shall also look at a) parking lot design, feasibility of
closing off parking areas when not needed; b) parking lot lighting /timer; and c)
landscaping.
5. The type of materials and colors shall be indicated on plans that are submitted to
the Planning Department for review and approval at the time of building permit
submittal.
6. All requirements of the Building Division, Fire Marshal, Engineering
Departments, Public Works Department and Sonoma County Water Agency shall
be met and reflected on plans submitted for development permit issuance.
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7. In accordance with he provisions of the Petaluma's Municipal Code, the applicant
shall pay City Special Development Fees. If applicable, at time of building
permit application, including but not limited to, the following: sewer connection,
water connection, community facilities development, storm drainage impact,
school facilities and traffic mitigation fees.
8. The following mitigation measures shall be shown on plans submitted for
building permit and shall be reviewed by Planning staff:
Signs will be placed on the fence around the property to remind the church
members to come and go quietly.
m A kiosk will be placed near the entrance of the parking lot advising
members and visitors where to park and reminding everyone to come and
leave the property quietly, especially at night and shall note that parking
will be primarily directed to the front lot whenever possible.
9. The use of a loudspeaker for any outside activity shall require a permit under city
regulations.
10. The applicant /developer shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or
any of its boards, commission, agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
action or proceeding against the City, its boards, commission, agents, officers, or
employees to attach, set aside, void, or annul, the approval of the project when
such claim or action is brought within the time period provided for in applicable
State and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the
applicants /developers of any such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall
coordinate in the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the
City from participating in a defense of any claim, action, or proceeding if the City
bears its own attorney's fees and costs. and the City defends the action in good
faith.
11. The proposed Rezoning is approved with the provisions that:
a) Activities /meetings shall be limited to the following restrictions on hours of
operation: Sunday through Thursday's, until 9:00 PM, Friday's and Saturday's
until 10:00 PM with the proviso that the users of the site be requested to leave
within a '/z hour of the conclusion of the activity /meeting.
b) Hours of operation for the subject property may be proposed to extend the
hours of operation through the means of a minor Conditional Use Permit (staff
approval).
c) The applicant shall be required to limit parking to the front parking area for
meetings /activities by the use of a chain (or some means acceptable to Fire and
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Police for emergency access) and the back parking area shall be used for overflow
parking purposes.
12. The applicant shall be required to place signs on the doors on the north end of the
buildings, which prohibit people from exiting the door unless there is an
emergency. The signs shall be erected prior to issuance of an occupancy permit
and shall be reviewed by staff.
From the Engineering Department:
l Erosion and sediment control measures shall be included with the previously
submitted improvement plans prepared by the applicant's engineer. Prior to
issuance of a grading permit, the plan must be reviewed by the City of Petaluma
Engineering Department
2 The proposed location of the landscaping irrigation water meter shall be indicated
on the improvement plans. All work within the public right -of -way requires an
excavation permit from the City of Petaluma.
3 Water pressure calculations shall be required for this development verifying the
system adequacy for fir flows and domestic services.
PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT STAN®�It ®S
Petaluma Valley Baptist Church Proposed PUD Development Standards:
Planned Unit Development Standards
1.0 Purpose of the PUD Zone.
The purpose of the PUD zone for the Petaluma Valley Baptist church property is to
recognize the existing sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms and administration offices
as community serving uses on the site, and to provide appropriate standards to enable the
existing church facilities to be expanded and to designate and regulate potential future
uses consistent with the property site and adjacent properties by providing the
establishment of additional classrooms, a multipurpose hall and a possible future
preschool which may serve the needs of the community.
2.0 Project Site.
Lands of Petaluma Valley Baptist Church is a 331 acre single parcel (APN 136 -120 -075)
within the city limits of the City of Petaluma, and bounded on three sides by existing
single - family residences. The subject property is developed with site improvements that
include a church sanctuary, fellowship hall, classrooms, administration offices and
parking facilities.
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3.0
Permitted Principal Uses.
The following are the principal uses permitted in the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church
PUD:
Church/sanctuary, and other church sponsored activities, such as bible study
classes, weddings, or funerals, etc. The maximum church occupancy is 425.
4.0 Conditional Uses.
o Public and quasi - public uses appropriate to the existing uses on site or to the
principal permitted uses of the PUD and to the adjacent residential neighborhood.
Preschool facility (not a daycare facility) limited to a maximum of 24 children.
Hours of operation to be determined at time of Conditional Use Permit
application.
5.0 Development Standards.
The components of this PUD include; 1) Planned Unit Development Plan (sheets C1, C2,
C3, L1, ALL, A1.2, A1.3, AIA, AL5, A1.6, A1.7, A2.1, A3.1, and E4.OA) and 2)
Planned Unit Development (PUD) Standards i.e., zoning standards.
Maximum Height.
The proposed one -story classroom structure on the south side of the sanctuary shall be a
maximum height of 17' 10" to peak of gable and as depicted on plans prepared by
Hardison, Komatsu, Ivelich & Tucker date stamped 6/14/00 by the City of Petaluma
unless approved otherwise by the City of Petaluma Community Development
Department.
The proposed future one -story multipurpose hall structure on the eastside of the sanctuary
shall be a maximum height of 22' as depicted on plans prepared by Hardison, Komatsu,
Ivelich & Tucker date stamped 6/14/00 by the City of Petaluma unless approved
otherwise by the City of Petaluma Community Development Department.
Future structures and/or modifications to existing structures shall be subject to the height
restrictions set forth for the R -1 zoning districts or an alternate height restriction(s) as
prescribed by the City of Petaluma Community Development Department.
Setbacks and Lot Coverage.
Minimum setbacks and lot coverage shall be as depicted on plans prepared by Hardison,
Komatsu, Ivelich & Tucker stamped 6/14/00 by the City of Petaluma and existing as of
the effective date of this Ordinance.
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Landscaping.
Landscaping areas shall be as depicted on the Petaluma Valley Baptist Church PUD
landscaping plans prepared by Stephanie McAllister, Landscape Architect dated 6/8/00
and date stamped 6/14/00 by the City of Petaluma. An evaluation and approval of
landscaping needs, if any, shall be part of future SPARC review(s).
6.0 Storage and Refuse Areas.
Any storage and refuse areas shall be screened by visual barriers and shall be located on
the rear or side portions of the site and not within the front setback area. No junk, scrap,
rubbish, trash, litter, or refuse shall be deposited or permitted to remain or accumulate on
any site or portion thereof which will detract from its neat and orderly appearances. All
such rubbish, trash, litters, or refuse shall be kept in sanitary containers.
7.0 Signs.
Signage must be consistent with existing approved signs. New signage shall comply with
the provisions of the Zoning Ordinance regarding signs.
8.0 Parking and Loading.
Parking and Loading facilities shall be provided as depicted on the Petaluma Valley
Baptist Church PUD Map date stamped 6/14/00. or as approved by City Council
consistent with Article 20 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
9.0 Amplified Music/Noise.
Using or operating for any purpose any loudspeaker, loudspeaker system or similar
device in such a manner as to create a noise disturbance shall be prohibited unless a
Facility Permit per Section 13.28.050 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and in accordance
with Article 22 of the Zoning Ordinance has been obtained.
10.0 Noise Abatement /Enforcement.
Every use in the City must conform to Performance Standards set forth in Article 22 of
the Zoning Ordinance. Provisions to enforce compliance with Performance Standards
shall be invoked by the Building Inspector against any use if there are reasonable grounds
to believe that Performance Standards are being violated by such use.
11.0 Design Guidelines.
All new buildings, additions, and exterior improvements are subject to the City of
Petaluma Site Plan & Architectural Review Committee ( SPARC) approval.
Administrative or by Committee as deemed appropriate by the Petaluma Community
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Development Department. All new buildings, additions, and exterior improvements shall
be consistent in architectural style and detailing as the existing structures. The proposed
future multipurpose hall shall be required to obtain approval by the Site Plan &
Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) prior to issuance of a building permit.
12.0 Unless Otherwise Addressed.
Unless otherwise addressed within these PUD Development Standards, all applicable
provisions of the Petaluma. Zoning Ordinance, Site Plan & Architectural Review
Committee Design Guidelines, and the Municipal Code shall apply.
13.0 Schedule of Regular On -site Activities:
The project narrative provided by the applicant has outlined the proposed types of uses
that includes, the construction of a one -story classroom building and future construction
of a multipurpose hall, administration offices, classrooms, or possible future preschool
(as a Conditional Use). The applicant has also included a schedule of regular on -site
activities that take place at the church facilities which is as follows:
Schedule of Regular On -site Activities
Day
Sunday
Activity
Comments
Worship Service
Sunday School
Hispanic Service
Chinese Service
Bible Study
Evening Worship
Monday Chinese Women's
Bible Study
Tuesday Group Choir
Rehearsal
Committee Meetings
week
Wednesday Women's Group
Youth (Sr. High)
Choir Rehearsal
Time Number Attending
9:25 -10:30 a.m.
11:00 -noon
9:25 -10:30 a.m.
11:00 -noon
1:00 -3:00 p.m.
1:00 -2:30 p.m.
5:00 -6:00 p.m.
6:00 -7:30 p.m.
10:30 a.m. -noon 10
7:00 -9:00 p.m. 10
7:00 -8:30 p.m. 10
175
175
150
150
75
25
25
50
10:30 a.m. -noon
7:00 -9:00 p.m.
7:00 -9:00 p.m.
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30
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Bible Study
7:00 -8:30 p.m.
10
Prayer meeting
7:00 -8:30 p.m.
10
Hispanic Bible
7:00 -9:00 p.m.
10
Study
Thursday AWANAS
6:25 -8:00 p.m.
125 -150 between
(children's program)
both groups
Youth (Jr. High)
6:25 -8:00 p.m.
Friday Mother's of
9:00 -noon
100 mom's & Twice
a month
Preschoolers
children
Senior Adults
noon -2:30 p.m.
15 Once a
month
Saturday Christian Coffee
7:00 -10:00 p.m.
20
House — College
And Young Adults
Staff finds that the types and orientation of uses proposed/permitted are appropriate for
the site will not adversely impact the surrounding neighborhood and are in keeping with
the uses commonly associated with a church facility.
111. LIAISON REPORTS:
City Council (]C -T):
SPARC ( ®G)
Petaluma Bicycle Advisory Committee (WV)
Tree Advisory Committee (TB):
ADJOURNMENT: 9:40
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