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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/13/1993H PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES 5 6 7 8 9 REGULAR MEETING July 13, 1993 10 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. i 1 CITY HALL PETALUMA, CA COMMISSIONERS: Bennett *, Parkerson, Rahman, Shea, Thompson, Torliatt, vonRaesfeld STAFF: James McCann, Principal Planner i i * Chairman (elected at this meeting) 20 '? MINUTES OF June 22, 1993 were approved as printed. 22 i L3 24 PUBLIC COMMENT: None. 25 �1 6 DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None. '.8 COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None. 9 30 CORRESPONDENCE: Letter regarding Burger King; memo from Kurt Yeiter regarding 31 Community Survey; letter regarding Boulevard Bowl Cardroom. 32 33 APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read. 34 35 LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Was noted on the agenda. 36 37 38 NOTE: Italics = Addition 39 4ve+stFike = Deletion 40 41 ADMINISTRATION 42 43 I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS: Election of officers to Planning Commission. 44 APPOINTMENTS TO SPARC, TREE ADVISOR' COMMII7EE, RIVER 45 COMMITTEE. 46 47 Planning Commission: Don Bennett - Chairman 48 Clark Thompson - Vice Chairman 49 50 Representative to SPARC: Ross Parkerson (until end of 1993) 1 Clark Thompson (1994) " " 3 Tree Advisory Committee: Ross Parkerson 4 River Committee: Don Bennett 1 2 OLD BUSINESS II. BURGER KING, 211 NORTH McDOWELL BOULEVARD, AP NO. 007 - 350 -08, FILE NO. CUP92041(dh). (Continued from the June 8, 1993 Planning Commission meeting.) Continued request for approval of an amendment to the existing Burger King Conditional Use Permit to permit the establishment of drive -thru service. The following actions are required: 1. Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. Conditional Use Permit' amendment to permit addition of a drive- through facility to an existing 2,693 sq. ft. fast food restaurant. .(This public hearing was closed at the June 8, 1993 meeting.) DISCUSSION: . Principal Planner Jim McCann presented the staff_ report. Mike Foresee - Project Architect - presented revised plans; noted that striping and pedestrian walkway will be textured and colored. Herb Brown Project Architect - answered questions regarding site plan; traffic circulation on site; requested clarification regarding tree replacement ratio (1:1 or 2:1 ?). Allan Tilton -. City Traffic Engineer - Traffic count was done several : years ago on exiting /entering McDowell - the drive to the north or,2urger King is very lightly used (only 20% of the other two drives). David Tones - 1709 Indian Trails, Novato - Representing Terry Flynn (owner of McDonalds) continued concerns regarding safety of pedestrians. Dave Vorpahl 400 Santa Clara Street, Vallejo. - Burger King Representative - presented pictures showing safety features of several McDonalds and Burger Kings. Terry. Flynn _ -. Owner .of McDonald's - Wants (and has requested previously) an EIR because of traffic concerns on McDowell; the present plan is a dangerous design, the City will be liable. i Ierb Brown the proposed plan is the safest for pedestrians. Allan Tilton - Moving the drive -thru to the other side of the building as well as other alternatives were looked at again but were determined to be less safe than current proposal. Commission 'Discussion Centered around concerns with entrance on north side from .McDowell. (will listen to Traffic Engineer advice); number of trees to be removed and number to be replaced; pedestrian safety at drive -thru; adequacy of signage.at exits. The public_ hearing was closed. A .motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to > approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the Findings and amended on Measures as follow: COMMISSIONER SHEA: Abstain CHAIRMAN BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes 2 K 1 COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes 2 COMMISSIONER vonRAESFELD: Abstain 3 4 Findings - Mitigated Negative Declaration 5 6 1. An Initial Study, including an expanded traffic analysis, has been prepared and 7 proper notice provided in accordance with CEQA and local guidelines. 8 9 2. Based upon the Initial Study and comments received,- potential impacts could be 10 avoided or reduced to a level of insignificance by mitigation measures attached as 11 conditions of approval. There is no substantial evidence that the project, as conditioned, would have a significant effect on the environment. Mitigation Measures - 1. During peak noon hour (12:00 PM to 1:00 PM) and evening commute /dinner hour periods (5:00 PM to 6 :30 PM) or any time that five or more vehicles are queued in the drive - through lane, an employee with a headset shall be stationed outside the building to aid in taking orders, taking money, making change, and delivering 20 special orders. 21 22 2. During peak periods, customers with special orders shall be directed to park in 23 nearby parking spaces, rather than slow the queue, and their order should be 24 delivered by the employee helping outside. 25 6 3. Three parking spaces shall be reserved (and clearly identified by signs) for vehicles 7 in the drive - through lane which are directed to park directly adjacent to the end of 8 the drive - through lane (while awaiting special orders). 29 30 4. The proposed loudspeaker shall not be audible to the residences across McDowell 31 Boulevard. 32 33 S. A sign(s) shall be installed at the drive -thru exit advising motorists that right turn 34 movement is the only maneuver permitted. Design and placement of the sign(s) shall be 35 subject to review and approval of the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building 36 permit. 37 38 6. A decorative open fence, e.g. wrought iron approximately 42" in height shall be installed 39 at the back of curb adjacent to the planter area and along the sidewalk leading to the 40 main entry. Design and placement of the fence shall be subject to review and 41 by the Planning Director prior to issuance of a building permit. 42 43 7. An opening in the median in the entry/exit aisle on the north side of the site shall be 44 permitted. The design and location of this opening shall be subject to review and 45 approval by the City Engineer prior to issuance of a building permit. 46 47 8. On-site. and off -site (northerly entry/exit drive) circulation conditions shall be monitored 48 following the establishment of the drive -thru service for a six (6) month period by the 49 City Traffic Engineer. Should the City Traffic Engineer find that unsafe or undesirable .V traffic and /or pedestrian safety conditions exist, he shall recommend review to the 1 Planning Commission which shall consider the conditions and may require 2 modification to the on -site and /or off -site improvements or modification to the drive - >3 thru activities on the site. 54 3 E A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve the amendment to the ,Conditional Use Perrrut subject to the findings and amended conditions from the June 8 and July 13 staff reports as follow: COMMISSIONER SHEA: Abstain COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Ye's COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: - Yes COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes COMMISSIONER vonRAESFELD: Abstain Findings - Conditional Use Permit Amendment 1. The proposed drive- through addition to the -existing 2,693 sq. ft. Burger King Restaurant, as conditioned, will 'conform to the requirements and intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance. 2. The proposed drive- through addition, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan. 3. The proposed drive- through addition, as conditionally approved, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Conditions 1. All requirements of the Environmental Operating Services shall be met including: a. Installation of a drain that will direct the washdown to the grease interceptor or guarantee that no waste or washdown will reach the storm drain shall be required, subject to approval of the Environmental Operating Services Department (762 -5892) prior to issuance of a building permit. 2. Ali conditions of the existing Conditional Use Permit approval granted November, ,_1980 and SPARC approval granted December, 1980 are incorporated as conditions of the Conditional Use Permit Amendment hereby approved (copy attached). 3. Administrative Site Plan and Architectural Review ( SPARC) shall be required with emphasis on landscaping, signs, trash containment, etc. ' In particular, four of the sycamores proposed to be .removed shall - be replaced in the new planter on the north side of the drive -thru lane. 4. The landscape median shall be extended at the drive - through entrance per the attached Exhibit B, subject to staff approval prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. 5. A pedestrian walkway (meandering through the existing trees) shall be provided along the northerly building frontage per the attached Exhibit B, subject to staff approval, prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy.. 6. A low wall (3 -4 feet) shall be constructed around the perimeter of the outdoor dining area, subject to staff approval, prior to issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. 1�[` 4 i l 7. Replace trees to be removed (two eycalyptus trees) from the proposed driveway at 2 northeast corner of parking lot on a two -to -one basis elsewhere in the parking lot, in 3 the proposed planting median on the eastern perimeter of the lot and in the existing 4 planter opposite the proposed entrance to the restaurant. 5 6 8. Establish a pedestrian walkway in the existing planter opposite the proposed 7 entrance to the restaurant. Said walkway shall be reflected on the landscape plan 8 subject to review and approval by the Planning Director prior to the issuance of a 9 buiding permit. 10 11 NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING IIL BOULEVARD BOWL, 1100 PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH, AP NO. 008 -471- 18; FILE NO. CUP93006. a. Approval of a finding of exemption from environmental review. b. Conditional Use Permit Amendment to permit an expansion of existing 20 cardroom hours of operation to 24 hours. 21 22 The public hearing was opened. 23 24 SPEAKERS: 25 Principal! Planner Jim McCann presented the staff report. Mr. Zitkovich - Applicant - Objected to requirement for additional security personnel; answered questions regarding operation of cardroom; no alcohol sales allowed after 2 AM. 9 Commission D iscussion : _ Questions regarding operation; additional security is not 30 necessary; situation should be monitored by Police Department. 31 32 The public hearing was closed. 33 34 A motion was made by Commissioner Torliatt and seconded by Commissioner Shea to find 35 this project Categorically Exempt under CEQA and to grant an amendment to the 36 Boulevard Bowl Use Permit to allow the 24 hour operation of a two -table cardroom within 37 the facilities. of 'the Boulevard Bowl based on the findings and subject to the amended 38 conditions as follow: 39 40 COMMISSIONER SHEA: Yes 41 CHAIRMAN BENNETT: Yes 42 COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes 43 COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes 44 COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes 45 COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes 46 COMMISSIONER vonRAESFELD: Yes 47 48 Environmental Finding: 49 This project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Section 15301 which exempts minor alterations to existing facilities and uses. I 54 5 1 Findings .of Conditional Use Permit Amendment: 1. The proposed amendment to allow 24 hour operation of a two table cardroom, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance regarding uses within Highway Commercial districts .and Sections 21,420.00 through 21- 42042 regarding regulations governing cardroom facilities. 2. The proposed amendment to allow 24 hour operation of a two table cardroom, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan by encouraging small and locally owned business. 3. The proposed amendment to allow 24 hour operation of a two table cardroom, as conditioned; will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Conditions: 1. All requirements of the Police Department shall be met, including: A. The applicant shall provide the Police Department with ' a written security plan for. the location and operation of the business prior to expanding to 24 hour operation. The plan shall include policy,_ procedures, and use of security personnel on the premises during all hours of operation. B, The operators shall comply fully with all provisions of Section 21- 420 -30 of the Petaluma Municipal Code. C.. No more than two card tables shall be approved for this location D., The operation of the cardroom is subject to annual review by the Police Chief. Should the Police Chief find that security problems are caused by the cardroom operation and that additional conditions to regulate this operation are necessary, he shall recommend review by the Planning Commission which shall consider the concerns and may modify existing conditions or impose additional conditions as deemed necessary. 2: - - - - -- t -leapt arse g} card - shall -be- preset -o the- t�-d ri g tn� ©xis -tl €- the- e�rdFOer�r� -is �� 2. X Operation of the cardroom shall be in compliance with all regulations governing the, operation of cardroom facilities per Sections 21- 420 -00 through 21- 420-42 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance. 3. 4. All previous conditions of the Boulevard Bowl Use Permit shall remain in full force. Con N TV. SALVATION ARMY, KARL W. BUNDESON; 628 EAST WASHINGTON, AP NO. .007-062-43; FILE NO. CLT93028akt). 4 . 5 Request by the Salvation Army for a Conditional Use Permit to operate an office, 6 worship center, and social service center for the. Salvation Army Human Service 7 Programs. The following actions are required: 8 9 a. Approval of Mitigated Negative Declaration. 10 b., ConditiondlUse Permit. 11 The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Principal! Planner Jim McCann presented the staff report. Captain 1 1agy Peterson - Salvation Army representative -'described operations; 2 vans operate to deliver food/people for all services; 125 families (500 people) utilize food service (many carpool); off-site parking is being pursued (Carl's Market, etc.); will supply a 20 trash enclosure (hopefully) without losing any parking; would like flexibility to have 21 activities on Saturdays and Sundays, i.e. youth activities, veterans counseling, worship 22 services. 23 Karl Buhdeson - Realtor - Spoke in favor of this use at this location; applicant works well 24 with Police Department; has been very responsive at present location. 25 Ernesto Mansita - Salvation Army Volunteer - thanked the City for allowing the Salvation 6 Army towork so well in this area. 7 Commission Discussion: Commissioners voiced concerns regarding traffic, parking, 8 circulation, availability of off -site parking; need to provide trash enclosure without losing 29 parking; ;can food distribution hours be spread?; need to close alleyway at rear of building 30 with gates to discourage loitering; Salvation Army was commended by all for excellent 31 public service. 32 33 The public hearing was closed. 34 35 A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Rahman 36 to adopt a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the findings and mitigations listed 37 below: 38 39 COMMISSIONER SHEA: Yes 40 CHAIRMAN BENNETT: Yes 41 COMMISSIONER RAHNL4,N: Yes 42 COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes 43 COMMISSIONER TORLIAT Yes 44 COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes 45 COMMISSIONER vonRAESFELD: Yes 46 47 Findings,:'- Mitigated Negative Declaration: 48 4.9 1. An Initial Study has been prepared and property notice provided in accordance with 0 CV_QA and local guidelines. I 2 2. Based upon the Initial Study and comments received, potential impacts could be avoided or reduced to a level of insignificance by the recommended mitigation 7 E:3 measures. There is no substantial evidence that the project, as conditioned, would be a significant effect on environment. Mitigation Measures: 1. The food distribution program shall be allowed to operate for three .months, during ; t which time staff shall monitor.h'e number .of participants and the parking available. During this three month period the Planning Director and Traffic Engineer shall monitor parking /circulation conditions and determine if modification to the use ,permit is necessary to alleviate impact. Said modification may include amendment to the hours of operation or a 1u iitation or prohibition of certain uses. 2. A Salvation Army representative shall, for the first 6 months,, schedule a monthly meeting` with the Planning Director and. Police Chief in order to identify and mitigate any possible traffic piol lems andneighborhood concerns. 3. Adequate exterior lighting shall be installed in order to increase nighttime visibility. A lighting plan shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Director and Police Chief and, lighting improvements installed pursuant to. this plan prior to occupancy of the building. A motion was made by Commissioner . Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner von Raesfeld to grant a Conditional Use Permit based on the finding's and subject to the amended conditions as follow: COMMISSIONER SHEA: Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON:. Yes COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes COMMISSIONER vonRAESFELD: Yes Findings Conditional Use Permit: 1 The proposed osed operation, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and ; intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.. 2. The. proposed operation, as conditioned, will conform .to the requirements and intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan. 3. The proposed operation, as conditionally approved will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Conditions: 1. The proposed activities (office, senior drop -in rogram, worship center, 12 -step program, food distribution and related activities shall be the limit of activities permitted at this site. Additional activities shall' be permitted with the permission of the Planning Director. Activities may not overlap The Planning Director shall be notified in writing of any change in hours or. addition /deletion of activities prior to commencement of the activity. Said activities shall occur only as listed on, the approved schedule (Exhibit B) as amended' to permit additional worship related activities on Saturday and Sunday. E 1 2 2. 1. Existing on -site parking shall be considered sufficient for all approved uses, with the 3 exception of the food distribution, until such time as additional activities are added. 4 At that time the parking shall be re- calculated before activity may commence. 5 6 3. Hours of operation shall be limited to 8:30 AM to 9 PM. 7 8 4. Any new sign(s) and flag poles shall be in compliance with the Zoning Ordinance, 9 and must have permits (obtained from the Building Division) prior to installation. 10 11 5. Before occupancy, an annotated floor plan shall be provided to the Building ( Division and Fire Marshal showing compliance with the Uniform codes A -3 occupancy requirements. - All exiting shall be shown. Area used for church services shall conform to assembly occupancy. 6. This location shall not be used as a drop -off point for goods for re -sale. No retail sales shall be permitted. 7. Clearance from the Sonoma County Health Department shall be obtained and a 20 copy sent to the Petaluma Planning Department before the food distribution may 21 commence. 22 23 8. Building and landscaping to be maintained in its present, or better condition. 24 25 9. This use permit, may be recalled for review by staff or the Planning Commission at 6 any time due to complaints regarding. potentially detrimental operating 7 0 characteristics. 8 9 10. A trash enclosure shall be provided on the site. The location- and design of said 30 enclosure shall be consistent with the SPARC standards and shall be subject to review 31 and approval by the Planning Director and shall be installed prior to issuance of 32 Certificate of Occupancy. 33 34 11. Agate, fence, or similar barricade shall be installed to reduce access to the "alley -way" 35 behind the building. Details of the proposed barricade shall be presented to the 36 Planning Director for review and approval. Said barricade shall be installed prior to 37 issuance of Certificate of Occupancy. 38 39 12. Landscape. irrigation sprinkler heads in the planters adjacent to the building shall be 40 modified as necessary to reduce hazardous conditions. 41 42 13. Planting areas on -site and within the Vallejo Street right -of -way shall be cleaned and 43 landscape material supplemented as necessary. Street trees and shrubs, groundcover or 44 bark shall be installed within the- planting strip along the Vallejo Street frontage prior to 45 Certificate of Occupancy. 46 47 48 PROJECT STATUS: N. Webster Street striping; Valley Vista staff parking lot. 49 i 0 ADJOURNMENT (9:45 PM) - To July 17, 1993 (9:00 AM) General Plan Workshop at 1 Lucchesi; Center. 2 3 min713 / pcmin -9 E !iii MAP 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 <s 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 21 28 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES REGULAR MEETING July 27, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M. . CITY HAI-I- PETALUMA, CA PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE. ROLLCALL: Present: Shea, Parkerson, Rahman, Thompson, Bennett *, Torliatt Absent: vonRaesfeld STAFF: Pamela Tuft, Planning Director James McCann, Principal Planner * Chairman 0 MINUTES 'OF July 8, 1993 were approved with instructions to staff to view tape and clarify Burger King condition regarding concrete texture at proposed new entry. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. $ DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Appeals filed regarding. Burger King Conditional Use Permit and an Administrative decision regarding a child care project at Creekview Commons. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT:. None. CORRESPONDENCE Letter from attorney representing Holmberg applicant. requesting continuance;. letter from Mr. Coppini requesting inclusion in the Riverfront Warehouse District: APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read. LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Was noted on the agenda. NEW BUSINESS: PUBLIC HEARING' I. ALAN HOLMBERG, 16 CEDAR GROVE PARK, AP NO. 006 - 051 -67, FILE NO. `CUP93012. Request to authorize open storage at 16 Cedar Grove Park. The following actions , are required: 1. Adoption of .a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. A Conditional Use Permit to authorize open storage. 1 11 1 The public hearing was opened. 2 ' 3 SPEAKERS: 4 5 Principal Planner Jim McCann - presented the staff report. i 6 John Chaney - 55 Rocca Drive - Objected to continuing this item; this was an empty lot in 7 1984; Mr. Holmberg is bringing .in fill in .flood zones; started to complain in October of id. 8 1992 when fill was brought in on weekends; Police were called, Building Department - 9 required fill to be removed; Mr. Holmberg moved tractor trailers (12 feet high) along 10 property line shared with Mr. Holmberg; in June of 1993 more fill was placed on property 11 and. was again required to be removed; other concerns are: noise (diesel engines start at 'i 5:30 AM even on weekends) and continue after 7:00 PM at night; hazardous materials ` (tar, oil, etc.) stored on site; junk cars and trailers, no landscape screening; disregard for Indian !artifacts and. old family cemetery on site (being covered with garbage); these problems need to be dealt with now this item shouldn't be continued. 6 Ravnof, West - 51 Rocca - Grading and earth moving has been going on since 1989; recently storage trailers have been placed at property lines; general clean -up of site is needed'. Planning Director Pamela Tuft Placement of fill is being handled by Building Division; 20 parts of Holmberg property can be filled because it is Flood Plain, not Floodway; zero net 21 fill regulations do not apply to this property. 22 Commissioner Rahman - Is Mr. Holmberg using old roofing material for fill? Someone ', 23 from Building Division needs to be at the next hearing to discuss this item. 24 25 The public hearing was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of August 24 at the 26 request) of the applicant. 27 28 29 II. KAUFMAN AND BROAD -. SOUTHBAY, INC., AND SONOMA PARKWAY 1 30 COMPANY SONOMA GLEN V (CALIFORNIA COUNTRYSIDE II), SONOMA 31 MOUNTAIN PARKWAY BETWEEN ELY ROAD AND MARIA DRIVE AP NO. 32 137- 060 -76 (portion), FILE NO. REZ93005; TSM93004. 33 34 Request for approval of a Rezoning from PCD (Planned Community District) to 35 PUD (Planned Unit District) and request for approval of a PUD Plan and Tentative 36 Map to subdivide an 18+/- acre parcel into 82 single - family lots. The following 37 actions are required: 38 39 1. Recommend that the City Council find that the previously certified EIR 40 adequately addresses the potential environmental impacts associated with 41 this project. 42 2. Recommend that the City Council approve the Rezoning of the 18 + /- acre 43 parcel. i 44 3. Recommend that the City Council conditionally approve the PUD Plan. 45 4. Recommend that the City Council conditionally approve the Tentative Map. 46 47 The public hearing was opened: ;j 48 49 SPEAKERS: 50 51 Assistant Planner Dede Dolan presented the staff report. 52 Peter Henson - Concerns with staff recommendation regarding roof pitches; added variety I 53 of elevations. 2 12 Commission Discussion Several Commissioners expressed .regret that 'SPARC had not seen this project as a preliminary review prior, to this meeting; concerns included: massive amounts of cement and garage doors in front yards; density; souiidwall-design (too many two - story, homes backing soundwall),; too few detached and side -entry. garages;- design does ' not support public transportation needs;• design discourages sense of community; more noise and traffic on Sonoma Mountain Parkway after. Santa. Rosa Junior College is built; project "needs redesign and further review by Planning Commission and SPARC. (Commissioner - Parkerson made a motion to approve the .adequacy of the. previously certified. EIR and Rezoning to PUD - the motion did -not receive a second ) The public 'hearing was continued to the Planrd4c Commission meeting of August 24 (second item). I1I. CITY OF PETALUMA,.2ND STREET /PETALUMA BLVD. SOUTH REZONING, 205, 207, .209 ;E STREET; 306 304, 622. SECOND STREET; 505 509, 513,.517' PETALUMA BLVD. SOUTH; AP NO'S ' 008 -125- 001,002 008 =193 405,007,009,071; 008- 194 -011; FILE NO' RE Request to rezone 10 parcels from Highway Commercial to Riverfront Warehouse District. The following actions are required: 1. Recommend that the City Council determine that the request is exempt from the provisions of CEQA. 2. Recommend that the City Council approve the Rezoning. The. public hearing'was opened. SPEAKERS: Princi al' Planner Jim McCann presented the staff report - recommended the :addition of two properties to Riverfront Warehouse District -, 610 2nd Street and 611 Petaluma Blvd. South (per property owner request). Mike .Adams 376 Brayer Road - property owner on 4th Street; was concerned whether this rezoning would have any negative .impacts to his (nearby) property; indicated most of his questions had been answered after listening to staff presentation. Planning Director Pamela Tuft - (responding to'Mr.`Adams' question) 'There shouldn't be any negative impacts, only benefits; the existing, residential character of the neighborhood will be.preserved; if Commission adds 610 2nd Street' and 61.1 Petaluma Blvd. South to this request, staff will notify adjacent prop'erty'owners:before Council hearing. The public `hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Torliatt to .recommend ',t City that the zoning' district amendment be found exempt from CEQA andt Council. approve the Rezoning from Highway Commercial to Riverfront V�tarehouse including 205, 207, 209 E Street; 300; 304 and 622 Second Street; 505, 509, 513 and 5.17 Petaluma Blvd. South with the addition of 610; 2nd Street and 611 Petaluma Blvd. S. based on the following findings: COMMISSIONER SHEA: Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON Yes k i f i t . l 1 2 3 r� i 6 r 7 9 10 11 ,Yl : tea 20 21 i 22 23 t 24 25 7 30 31 32 33 34 35 COMMISSIONER RAHMANI: Yes COMI%iISSIONER THOMPSON:, Yes CHAIRMAN BENNET T: Yes, C.OM?vf!SSION.ER TORLLATT: Yes COMMISSIONER vonRA.ESEEL..D: Absent Pindi no s 1. The proposed rezoning is consistent with the Mixed Use and Thoroughfare Commercial General Plan land use designations and with the policies of the General Plan encouraging rehabilitation and preservation of existing "non- &pnforming" housing. Public n ecessity, convenience and general welfare of the City of Petaluma clearly . permit the adoption of the proposed amendment. - 3. TIie project is exempt from processing under the California Environmental Quality Act (,C] QA) pursuant to Section 15061(b)(3) of the CEQA Guidelines because it can be seen with certainty that there is no possibility that the project will have a significant effect on the environment. PROJECT STATUS: IA Gatti General Plart Amendment - Approved by the City Council. 2; Kingsfield Subdivision - Approved by the City Council; striping on Webster Street underway; Valley Vista School parking underway. 31. Zoning Ordinance Amendments - adopted. without amendment. ADLQ RNMl k,NT: 9:15 PM rnin727Jpc -min9 I .. 13 M