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City of Petaluma
Planning Commission
Minutes
REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
February 25, 1992
7:00 P.M.
PETALUMA, CA
COMMISSIONERS: Bennett, Libarle *, Nelson, Parkerson, Rahman, Tarr, Thompson
STAFF: Pamela Tuft, Planning Director
Jim McCann, Principal Planner
Bonne Gaebler, Associate Planner
Dede Dolan, Assistant Planner
Hans Grunt, Planning Technician
Chairman
MINUTES OF FEBRUARY 11, 1992 MEETING were approved as submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Parkerson reported that Tree Advisory
Committee had its first meeting; Commissioner Tarr thanked staff for report on accessory
dwellings in McNear neighborhood.
CORRESPONDENCE: Revised plan and letter from Dick Lieb regarding PEP project, and
"Liveable Places Update" brochure distributed by the Local Government Commission.
APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read.
LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Persons commenting orally or in writing are advised
to raise all pertinent issues at this stage of review so that possible solutions may be
implemented or adopted at the earliest opportunity. If you challenge the action taken by
the City of Petaluma in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or
someone else raised during the. public review process, or in written correspondence
delivered to the City at or prior to the conclusion of the public review process.
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NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARING
I. PETALUMA ECUMENICAL PROJECT, PAYRAN /JEFFERSON/VALLEJO
STREETS; AP NO.'s 007 - 104 -01, 03, AND 04, FILE TSM91009(hg).
1. Consideration of environmental finding.
2.: Consideration of rezoning from R -C (Compact Residential) to PUD
(Planned Unit District).
3. Consideration of a PUD Unit Development Plan for 19 single - family units
and 5 duplexes.
4. Consideration of 26 lot Tentative Subdivision Map in conjunction with PUD.
SPEAKERS:
Bonne Gaebler and Hans Grunt presented staff report.
The public hearing was opened.
Dick Lieb One Bodega Avenue: Was surprised when he received staff report regarding
meandering sidewalks; concerned with meandering sidewalks in relation to parking
availability, pedestrian safety, and landscaping maintenance; does not want landscaping
strips as !front yards are only 16 -20' deep; proposes a mix of tree varieties and canopies;
this project will serve a great need for the community; will be far superior than the Gardner
Project in Santa Rosa; is happy to underground utilities on Payran and Vallejo but
Jefferson: is another can of worms; would like. some latitude on redoing Jefferson
undergrounding; really wants to thank staff for cooperation as it has been greatly
appreciated.
Commissioner Tarr Whose idea was it to not have a sidewalk around the cul -de -sac - does
it cut into: yard sizes?
Dick Lieb We left it off our plans but decided to put it back in; does make front yards
have less space.
Commissioner Bennett Who is going to live in these houses? PEP clients?
Dick Lieb PEP will sell off the lots of parcel one, keep the second parcel and hopefully
the hospital or Hospice will take part of it; we have developers waiting to develop these
lots and put in the improvements; these lots will be market -rate and the money raised will
allow PEP to finance adjacent elder rentals.
Commissioner Bennett What is the overriding reason why you don't want the meandering
sidewalk ?'
Dick Lieb General upkeep and inconvenience of people getting in and out of cars.
Commissioner Libarle What is the definition of low- income; what range will these sell
for?
Dick Lieb We have no idea; suspect whoever develops it will sell houses for
approximately $150 - 190,000, but it depends on the developer; PEP is depending on sale
proceeds from these units to help defray cost of PEP project; these are market -rate, not
low /moderate income units.
Commissioner Tarr Regarding detached garages, what happens if a developer comes in
and wants to change design? Do we need amendment of PUD?
Dick Lieb PEP has a reputation on the line; we're not going to be selling this to the
highest bidder; we expect the future developer to accept what we're proposing; if the future
developer, starts to change this, they are in for a year -long approval process; we want to
have a developer the City is happy with.
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Commissioner Rahman When changing zoning from RC to PUD, is an increase in
potential density created?
Director Tuft There would be no density change; the proposed lot layout would not be
possible under RC without variances.
Commissioner Rahman Parking ratio consistent with RC or PUD?
Director Tuft PUD doesn't have parking standards, however, the parking for this PUD
will be compatible with the RC regulations.
Dick Lieb Had a problem in change of RC to PUD, but its the same plan, same density;
gives developers more.guidelines early on, but gives the City more control.
John Fitzgerald Civil Engineer, Fitzgerald & Associates: Wanted to thank staff for work
and cooperation in helping to clarify many issues; had a few points that he needed
clarification on (40' R -O -W, 5' PUE, storm drainage system, street lights); as far as
undergrounding, it be quite an expense to underground the existing homes facing
Jefferson. Street; regarding the meandering sidewalk, this is a high - activity area with the
fairgrounds and on -going classes at the fairgrounds - landscaping strips become totally
trashed.
Commissioner Rahman Who maintains landscaping?
Director Tuft Landscape Assessment District (LAD) would cover public areas;
homeowners would be responsible for own yards; area outside soundwall would be covered
under LAD.
Commissioner Rahman If we have to do work on storm drains and 1/2 street frontage
improvements, isn't it logical to do undergrounding at the same time?
John Fitzgerald With this undergrounding, individual homeowners would have to pay for
these improvements and many may not be able to; we'll put in conduit now with
undergrounding done at a later date.
Commissioner Rahman When you go ahead and put conduit in place now for
undergrounding later, the individual homeowners won't incur any cost now?
John Fitz eg rald No.
Public hearing was closed.
DISCUSSION:
Director Tuft Wanted to commend Mr. Lieb for his work with the neighbors in
establishing communication; in reference to Mr. Lieb's reference to a "nuisance strip ",
General Plan does require planter strips and street trees in new developments, construction
of new arterials to improve aesthetic ' standards, etc.; even though Payran is not new, staff
feels this is an opportunity to implement these General Plan policies; would recommend
elimination of Condition #lc that would require landscaping easement; agrees that cul -de-
sac. sidewalks should be monolithic; the .state law that allows us to create: LAD's doesn't
allow us to cover or incorporate private landscaping; there is no way other than through
deed restrictions to maintain street trees; concerned:we'd lose street tree concept and also
surety of maintaining any canopy between sidewalk and street;, must apologize as just heard
about 20' requirement from traffic engineer around the cul -de -sac bulb, and this is not
reflected in the conditions - will get clarification between now and the Council meeting; in
defense of Petaluma, proud that we are not Santa Rosa - our General Plan has different
standards and programs and we would gladly match any of our projects that we've done for
low- income housing with anything Santa Rosa has done; if the new buyer from PEP does
production housing, he would still be required to go through SPARC for PUD plan.
Commissioner Tarr Regarding detached garages, are there any elevations available or will
that be handled through SPARC?
Director Tuft There are a. few examples in your packet; the specifics would come from
developer and be subject to SPARC review.
Commissioner Tarr Would only ask that a review of building height also apply to garages.
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Director Tuft To clarify, staff has not asked for meandering sidewalks except along
Payran, in an attempt to comply with General Plan policies and to protect the wall; feel
meander :can be designed to allow easy access and exiting from cars at the curbside; we'd
also like to discourage people from parking along Payran and then darting across the street
to the fairgrounds; we're hoping to encourage them to use the sidewalks; on the other
streets, Jefferson, Vallejo and Vallejo Court, we were asking for the standard street tree
parking strip, not a meander.
Chairman Libarle When negotiations were on -going about this project, did the
meandering sidewalks come up or was this an afterthought?
Director Tuft It was not an afterthought; when project went from RC to PUD zoning, it
would have been talked about through the map process; these street tree planting strips are
the norm ,
(Y) Commissioner Parkerson Wants to thank staff for recommending PUD zone for this
Co project; overall, it is a good project; homes reflect scale of neighborhood; his concern is the
transfer of design from single - family units to duplexes; feels lotting pattern should be
changed to be more compatible with lifestyles and traffic flow; supports Planning Director
regarding landscaping strips; concept is to create some reduction in hard surfaces from
street to 'sidewalk and to create an opportunity to plant trees; should be no exceptions
simply because it may be low -cost housing.
Commissioner Thompson On the duplex lots, could there be 8 single - family homes there
instead of 4 homes? This is also tightest area for parking and congestion.
Director Tuft Given the layout, I don't think it would be easy to design, but density could
be put there.
Commissioner Rahman Has a problem understanding where people are going to park in
_ the cul -de -sac; where will guests park?
Chairman Libarle Parking would be a trade -off if lotting changed; if we're trying to create
an affordable type housing project, I feel these changes add to the costs and make project
less affordable; all suggestions are good ones, but feel there must be a trade -off somewhere
so additional costs are not incurred.
Commissioner Bennett Agrees with Chairman; these lower cost units are possible because
of possible trade -offs; doesn't know if project could be reconfigured without having to start
all over..
Commissioner Thompson Agrees with Commissioner Parkerson; this Tentative Map is
the time to change it. -
Director Tuft Staff did talk about possible different configurations for this site during
analysis and report preparation.
Dick Lieb What is the difference in lifestyle between a renter and homeowner? Density
does not change for either one; project is geographically in the center of Petaluma.
Commissioner Nelson Has no problem with staff's position on sidewalks or with the lots
as they are proposed.
Commissioner Rahman Really likes a sidewalk all around the cul -de -sac; many people
live in duplexes before buying a home and there is no change in lifestyle.
Commissioner Tarr Concern is additional traffic coming down to the cul -de -sac and going
in front of additional homes and if you can prevent that, it makes sense.
Commissioner Thompson Was this project originally intended for duplexes?
Director Tuft This originally carne through as a large parcel zoned RC; sketch was
conceptual; new design came about to comply with zoning regulations.
Bonne Gaebler Issue here is getting murky; portion #1 is meant to be market rate
housing - the market will determine the price; PEP needs to make money on those lots in
order to do the middle half of the project; if we build fewer houses, PEP makes less money;
cutting out 4 homes would not be to PEP's advantage and make the entire project less
feasible. ,
Commissioner Bennett This is still lower cost housing because of size and density which
brings costs down.
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Director Tuft Requested straw vote to see if Commissioners wanted to proceed with
project or allow applicant to redesign. Vote was 4 yes and 3 no to allow applicant to go
forward.
Sue Lackie Engineering Department: Regarding storm drainage, City wants inlets brought
up to City Standards and system designed according to SCWA Master Plan; street light
spacing is generally 250' 150' apart measuring from an intersection or as needed to comply
with the City Standards for street lights; the Municipal Code requires 12KV and under be
undergrounded; Council may modify if they wish; City Engineer has the leeway to make the
judgement call.
Director Tuft Final decision on undergrounding is made by City Council.
Commissioner Parkerson Still concerned with design and scale of duplexes; would like to
amend condition to ensure compatibility with single - family units in design and scale.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to
recommend to the City Council approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration with no
significant adverse effects.
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETI': Yes
COMMISSIONER.RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: No, cannot make findings 1 and 3.
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes
A motion was made by Commission Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to
recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning of a 3.3 acre portion of AP No.
007 - 104 -01, 03 and 04 (abutting Jefferson Street) from RC to PUD, based upon the
following findings:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKER No, feels project should be redesigned to provide for
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Yes relocation of duplex units.
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes
Findings
1. This plan clearly results 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.
2. The PUD plan is proposed on property which has received prior approval for
similar development at similar densities after consideration of environmental
studies addressing traffic issues which concluded that the site has a suitable
relationship to one (1) or more thoroughfares (Jefferson and Payran Streets); and
that the thoroughfares are adequate to carry any additional traffic generated by this
and future development of the site.
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3. 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 provisions for adequate landscaping and /or
screening is included to insure compatibility.
4.._ _ . The natural. and scenic qualities of the site are protected, with adequate available
public and private spaces designated on the Unit Development Plan.
5. The development of the subject property, in the manner proposed by the applicant,
will not be detrimental to the public welfare, will be in the best interest of the City
and will be in keeping with the general intent and spirit of the zoning regulations of
the City of Petaluma, with the Petaluma General Plan, and with any applicable
� Plans adopted by the City.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to
recommend to the City Council approval of the PEP Vallejo Court PUD with associated
Design Guidelines and "Demonstration" Development Plan for 19 single family units and 5
duplexes upon 24 lots, subject to the following amended conditions:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: No, same reasons as stated before.
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: No, doesn't believe there should be as many duplexes
COMMISSIONER TARR: No, believes an adjustment should be made to lessen the
impact of the cul -de -sac
Conditions
1. Plans submitted to SPARC shall be subject to review for conformance with the
following conditions and special considerations:
a. The sidewalks along Vallejo Street, Jefferson Street, and the court shall be
held 4' back from the back of curb allowing for a 4' planter strip.
b. A public access easements (PAE) shall be included across the private parcels
to accommodate the recommended sidewalk relocation per condition 1. a..
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C. As amended by applicant, sidewalk shall be provided around perimeter of cul-
de -sac, subject to City staff review and approval
d. The sidewalk along Payran Street shall be redesigned with a gradual
meander that will allow for transitions in the landscaping between the
sidewalk and the street and sound wall. If this configuration proves to
significantly reduce planting opportunities, the wall walk should be held
against the sound wall thus creating a 6' +/- planter strip between the
pedestrian and vehicular travel ways.
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e. All revisions /additions to the proposed planting arrangements shall be
indicated on a revised Landscape Master Plan.
f. The visual appearance of the sound wall shall be upgraded through the
incorporation of ornamental features such as columns and scroll elements. A
typical detail(s) of the masonry sound wall shall be submitted for SPARC
review and approval.
g. Review of building height, window orientation and privacy issues between
the units. Building design for the duplex units shall be compatible in scale, mass
and appearance with the single-family dwellings.
h. Review of the weight style and materials indicated for the front entries.
2. Sepias of the revised Planned Unit Development plan in conformance with the
requirements of the Planning Commission and SPARC shall be provided to
Planning staff within 60 days after SPARC approval.
3. Future development plans submitted for the "actual" development of the site shall
be brought to SPARC for review and approval with the approved PUD
"demonstration" development plan.
4. The project Design Guidelines shall be amended, subject to staff review and
approval, as follows:
Section A.. Minimum front yard setbacks for Lots 1 through 24 shall be 20'.
Section C. Minimum rear yard setbacks for Lots 1 through 13 and 20 through 24
shall be 20'. Minimum rear yard set backs for Lots 14 through 19 shall
be 15'.
5. The PUD development plan shall be revised to include all changes required by the
conditions of approval of the tentative map, prior to map recordation.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to
recommend to the City Council approval of the 27-lot tentative subdivision map for PEP
Vallejo Court Planned Unit District, based on the findings and subject to the following
amended conditions:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: No, due to concern of relocation of duplex units
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: No
COMMISSIONER TARR: No
Findings
1. The proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design and improvement
is consistent with the General Plan.
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2. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, land uses and
programs specified in said General Plan.
3. The virtually flat vacant site is physically suitable for the type and pattern and
density of development proposed.
4. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements therefore will not
cause substantial environmental damage and no substantial or unavoidable injury
will occur to fish or wildlife or their habitat.
5. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not cause serious
public health problems.
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1. All requirements of the City Engineer shall be met, including:
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Storm drainage improvements shall be designed and installed in accordance
with SCWA master drainage plan and - the Director of Engineering.
b.
One -half street frontage improvements and any necessary right -of -way
dedication shall be required to Payran, Vallejo and Jefferson. These
improvements shall consist basically of sidewalk, curb, gutter,
undergrounding utilities and one -half street section. If field conditions prove
the existing pavement section to be satisfactory, the full pavement section
will not be required.
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The Tentative Map does not show phasing, therefore, all frontage
improvements shall be required with the first Final Map.
d.
Signing and striping shall conform to City Standards.
e.
The developer shall comply with the Petaluma municipal Code Section
10.36.010 and 20.36.020 which require the developer to pay storm drainage
impact fees (as calculated in Chapter 17.30) on construction in all sections of
the City of Petaluma.
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This development shall comply with all recommendations as stated in the
soils report for this project.
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All street lights within this development shall have standard metal fixtures
dedicated to the City for ownership and maintenance. Prior to City
acceptance, the developer shall verify all lights meet PG &E's LS2 rating
system.
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Water pressure calculations shall be required for this development verifying
the system adequacy for fire flows and domestic service. (This item shall be
verified concurrent with improvement plan review.)
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A 10' PUE shall be dedicated adjacent to the public right -of -way as required
by the utility companies.
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This development shall be required to contribute to the City's Major Traffic
Facilities Fee.
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k. All overhead utilities fronting or traversing the site, ISK -V 12KV or less, shall
be underground.
Note: Commission recommends that conduit and financial contribution toward
undergrounding be considered along Jefferson Street.
2. All requirements .of the Chief Building Inspector shall be met, including:
a. Indicate, on the map, the location of water and sewer laterals to each lot.
b. Building walls within 3' of a property line must be 1 hour rated with no
openings (windows, doors etc.)..
C. Site drainage must be shown for each lot.
3. All requirements of the Public Works Director shall be met, including:
a. Install new catch - basins within the intersection of Jefferson and Payran and
tie into the new 36" storm drain conduit.
b. Remove the valley gutter crossing Payran St. at Jefferson St..
C. Extend the 24" storm drain to the northeast corner of Jefferson St. and
Payran St.. Remove the grate and install a drop -inlet and tie into the storm
drain extension.
4. All requirements of the Transit Coordinator shall be met, including:
a. A bus stop /bench shall be incorporated into the sidewalk within the north
half of the block fronting on Jefferson Street.
5. All requirements of the Sonoma County Water Agency shall be, met, including:
a. All drainage designs shall conform with the Sonoma County Water Agency
flood control design criteria.
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6. All requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met, including:
a. Fire service lines to Lots 25 and 26 shall be a minimum of 8 ".
7. The masonry sound wall proposed on the PUD site plan shall be indicated as such
on the tentative map in place of the proposed wood fence with a detail of a typical
cross - section, subject to staff review and approval.
8. Public utility access and easement locations shall be subject to approval by PG &E,
Pacific Bell, and other applicable utility and service companies and the City
Engineer, and shall be shown on the Final Map as necessary.
9. The name of the proposed court (Vallejo Court) shall be subject to review and
approval by the street naming committee prior to recordation of the final map.
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10. The tentative map shall be revised to include all the changes required by the
conditions of approval for the PUD development plan, subject to staff review and
approval, prior to Council approval of Final Map.
® 11. A revised sepia of the tentative map reflecting all applicable conditions of the
tentative map and PUD Re- zoning shall be submitted to Planning staff within 60
days after approval of the tentative map.
12. This project shall be subject to imposition of all applicable special development
fees, including water and sewer connect fees, community facilities development fees,
storm drainage impact fees, park and recreation land improvements fee, school
facilities fees, in -lieu contribution for provision of very low, low and moderate
income housing, and traffic mitigation fee.
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1.. Consideration of an Initial Study and proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration.
2. Consideration of rezoning from PCD to PUD.
3. Consideration of Unit Development Plan.
4. Consideration of Subdivision Ordinance Modification to allow three units to
access off a single driveway.
5. Consideration of a related Use Permit to allow reduced setbacks from
Sonoma Mountain Parkway.
6. ' Consideration of a Tentative Map for 22 detached single - family dwellings.
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Dede Dolan presented staff report.
Commissioner Parkerson Concerned with reducing setbacks from Sonoma Mtn. Parkway.
Dede Dolan This is being requested principally to preserve views; trees provide screen;
Corona /Ely Specific Plan allows City to grant exceptions.
Commissioner Bennett How many trees are being retained of the original grove? Feels
larger trees should be retained as visual landmarks.
Dede Dolan 16 of the original 154.
Commissioner Bennett Are trees being chosen for visual effects - what criteria is being
used?
Dede Dolan It is based on the species and their high or low value.
Commissioner Rahman Is this considered a low- income project?
Dede Dolan No.
Commissioner Rahman It was lack of parking and one -car garage plus carport that
prompted my question.
Commissioner Tarr Asked for visual clarification of location of roadway.
The public hearing was opened.
ToU Korman developer, 2777 Cleveland Avenue, #104, Santa Rosa: Initial concept was
to provide a different type of project, similar to what the older neighborhoods in Petaluma,
Santa Rosa and Vallejo offer; has certain constraints including a 246' wide parcel, a
parkway, a street with limited access, tree issues; has tried different site plans and
architecture; in the roadway, staff wants additional islands, but feels these would be
awkward and create parking difficulties, and wants to leave street as proposed; landscape
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plans try to replace the grove with plantings in backyards; if he has to go along with new
street plan, it will increase the amount of paving; would like condition regarding 10' PUE
to be changed to say "up to a 10' PUE ".
Commissioner Rahman Two parking spaces you propose to put back - they were taken
out because of drainage easements?
Tony Korman I'd like to put them back.
Sue Lackie Engineering Department: That would not be acceptable to the City as area is
prone to flooding and must be kept clear of obstacles.
Greg Hurd project engineer., 365 -A Tesconi Circle, Santa Rosa: Site slopes to Sonoma
Mtn. Parkway to storm at. end of street; if drains become plugged, we proposed to
have an opening in the soundwall for overflow to prevent cul -de -sac from flooding.
Public hearing was closed.
DISCUSSION:
Commissioner Parkerson Likes project design, good scale and relationship of garages to
units; grove is a substantial visual landmark and impact on landscaping; maybe we should
step back:-and, reevaluate,; wants to retain grove; doesn't see need to reduce setback from
Parkway; pull units back from Parkway and save as much of the grove as possible to retain
landmark.in Sonoma Mtn. Parkway; possibly eliminate 6 lots? pull cul -de -sac back and save
the grove..
Commissioner Tarr Agrees with Commissioner Parkerson; concerned with encroachment
into Sonoma Mtn. Parkway; reduction of setbacks not appropriate; would like time to walk
the site to understand which trees should be retained and to understand proposed island
location; tough to allow modification to allow more units to access drive; maybe drop a lot
instead.
Commissioner Rahman Shouldn't grant exceptions in Specific Plan; struggling if this is the
correct location for this area; concerned with single -car garage and carport and `if public
will be willing to buy.
Commissioner Libarle Agrees with Commissioner Rahman; also concerned with single -
car garage; :asked for clarification regarding trees: property owner could clear land of trees
if no development occurred, but couldn't remove trees if development did occur?
Director Tuft Yes. Trees would have to be replaced per provisions of the Specific Plan, if
the site had previously been noted as having trees on it.
Chairman Libarle Not that comfortable with design; is it possible to redesign to retain
trees and maintain density?
Commissioner Bennett Agrees that we need more time to review and consider project;
feels Commission should go out and look at site with staff there to answer questions.
Commissioner Parkerson Commissioner Tarr had good idea about Kingsmill Subdivision -
it was helpful to staff and Commission, and also feels it would be helpful for this project.
Commissioner Tarr Can we continue discussion to March 10?
It was the consensus of the Commission to continue this item to March 10, 1992, with
direction given to applicant to flag those trees proposed to be saved prior to site visit by
Commission and staff members.
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