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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/25/1992228 Planning Commission Minutes REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL August 25, 1992 7:00 P.M. PETALUMA, CA COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Read, Parkerson *, Rahman, Tarr, Thompson, Torliatt STAFF: Pamela Tuft, Planning Director James McCann, Principal Planner Dede Dolan, Assistant Planner * Chairman MINUTES OF August 11, 1992 were approved as printed. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Discussion of Consent Calendar procedure. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None. CORRESPONDENCE: None. APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read. LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Was noted on the agenda. CONSENT AGENDA I. HILDEBRAND, LITTLE OAKS DAYCARE, 715 PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH, AP NO. 006-092-16, FILE NO. CUP92028(hg). 1. Consideration of a Mitigated Negative Declaration. 2. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a day_ care /preschool. (This item was removed from the Consent Agenda.) The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: [1 I Planning Director Tuft presented the staff report. Commissioner Read - Concerns with this use at this location - traffic will. be a problem; what will layout of interior space be ?; requested information regarding ingress and egress. Planning Director Tuft - Reviewed the site plan for traffic flow patterns. Commissioner Rahman - Were there any complaints from the neighbors? Teryl Phillips - No. 1 ►1 I 11 Planning 'Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 229 Allan Tilton - City Traffic Engineer - The circulation here will be much better than on the previously proposed site for this project. Mary Abascal- Hildebrand - Appliciant - Answered questions regarding services offered; 32 children ('potentially) in all -day care; 18 in partial daycare; traffic should not be a problem; plans to reuse the existing sign. Commissioner Read Where will the staff park? Dick Lieb - Applicant's architect ! Clarified sign usage; lighting will be toned down in intensity; `restriping of parking lot will not add more parking spaces - parents can stop behind staff cars to drop off children. Commissioner Parkerson - Good use for this location. Commissioner Read - Will this Use Permit run with the property? Planning; Director Tuft - Yes. Commissioner Tarr - No problems with access off the Boulevard; this is a good location; the setback from the Boulevard is vood. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to adopt a Mitigated Negative declaration based on the findings and subject to the following mitigation measures: COMMISSIONER READ: Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes CHAIRMAN PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TORLIAIT: Yves COMMISSIONER T,HOMPSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes Findings 1. On the basis of the initial study and any comments received, there is no substantial evidence that the proposed) project, with the following mitigations, will have a significant impact on the environment. 2. There is no evidence that the proposed project would have any potential for adverse effect on wildlife resources. Mitigation Measures 1. Drop -off and pick -up of chi) ren shall be staggered to all extent possible to reduce traffic congestion and increase safety. 2. Parents shall be encouraged to walk their children to and from the facility premises. 3. The operation of the preschool /daycare shall be limited to the hours between 6:30 AM to 6:30 PM Monday through Friday. 4. At no time shall the children be left unsupervised in the building or on the playgrounds. 5. All proposed fencing (wood, chainlink, etc.) shall be a minimum of 6' tall to insure containment of the children and prevent contact with strangers outside the facility, subject to staff review and ap�roval prior to occupation and operation of the facility. 01 230 Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 6. Play equipment within the play yards that exceeds 8' in height shall be located a minimum of 5' from the perimeter property lines, subject to staff review and approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to approve a Conditional Use Permit based on the findings and subject to the following amended conditions: COMMISSIONER READ: Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes CHAIRMAN PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes Findings: 1. The proposed Day Care Center, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan. 2. The proposed Day Care Center, as conditioned, will conform to_ the requirements and intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance in that the project has adequately addressed all. applicable sections of the Ordinance pertinent to issuing this Conditional Use Permit within the C -C District. 3. The proposed Day Care Center will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Project Specific Conditions 1. All requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met, including: a. Provide fire extinguishers 2A rated ABC dry chemical type as required by the Fire Marshal. b. No extension cords. All equipment and appliances shall be direct plug -in. C. Provide metal or flame retardant plastic waste cans. d. Post address at or near main entry door - minimum two -inch letters. e. Occupancy Class - E3. L Storage and janitor closets shall be of one -hour fire resistive construction with openings protected by 3/4 hour assemblies. g. Total occupancy - - -41 to be determined by the Fire Marshal prior to commencement of use. h. All gates shall be openable without a key or special knowledge for emergency ingress or egress. Q Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 231 is Gates shall be provided where requested to allow access in the event of an emergency. j. Provide exit signs at required exits. k. An emergency fire pl�n shall be posted including the following: 1. Fire Department phone number - 9 -1 -1. 2. Assignment of person responsible to call Fire Department in case of an emergency. 3. Evacuation routes leading to public way. 4. Instructions tc be followed by teacher /instructor: teacher /instructor shall remove roll book from classroom to call roll call, and shall � maintain orde during evacuation. 1. Fire drills required monthly. A drill log is required for all drills for future inspections by Fire Department or other agencies. m. Provide smoke detectors in napping room and in school room area. n. Provide additional device for teacher /instructor to sound a fire /emergency alarm and use for drills. o. Use Permit from Planning Department is required. 2. All requirements of the Chief Building Official shall be met, including: a. Indicate group, occup�ncy, type of construction and square footage. b. Wet signature and stamp by a licensed registered California architect is required on all plan sleets. C. Plans must show compliance to the 1991 UBC, UPC, UMC and 1990 NEC. Plans also to show ,compliance to the current T24 energy regulations and handicap standards. d. Revise dimensions of handicap parking stall and unloading area to comply with the City of Petaluma standard detail for, handicapped parking requirements. 3. Proof of licensing from the* Department of Social Services Community Care Licensing Division shall be provided prior to occupation and operation of this facility. 4. If the operators of Little Oaks do not use the free standing sign fronting the boulevard for advertisement i it shall be removed within 45 days of this Conditional Use Permit approval. Standard Design Conditions 5. All' plant material shall be served by a City approved automatic underground irrigation system. 4 232 Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 6. All planting shall be maintained in good growing condition. Such maintenance shall include, where appropriate, pruning, mowing, weeding, cleaning of debris and trash, fertilizing and regular watering. Whenever necessary, planting shall be replaced with other plant materials to insure continued compliance with applicable landscaping requirements. Required irrigation systems shall be fully maintained in sound operating condition with heads periodically cleaned and replaced when missing to insure continued regular watering of landscape areas, and health and vitality of landscape materials. 7. Construction activities shall comply with applicable zoning ordinance and municipal code performance standards (noise, dust, odor, etc.). 8. Permit(s) for all outdoor advertising signs must be obtained through the Building Department, and be designed to conform with the Zoning Ordinance. Any outdoor advertising signs shall be submitted for review and approval by the Planning Department. All signs must conform to the Zoning Ordinance and be compatible with the building and surroundings. 9. This. Conditional Use Permit may be recalled to the Planning Commission for review at any time due to complaints regarding lack of compliance with conditions of approval, traffic congestion, noise generation, or other adverse operating characteristics. At such time, the Commission may revoke the use permit or add /modify conditions of approval. The following two items were considered in one motion. II. OLD ADOBE SCHOOL, SEQUOIA ESTATES, NORTHWEST CORNER OF MARIA 'DRIVE AND BANFF WAY, AP NO.'s 049 - 280-46, 47, FILE NO. 6.975A(tp). 1. Consideration of request for one -year extension of Tentative Subdivision Map approval. III. WILLIAM EDWARDS, MAGNOLIA TERRACE, MAGNOLIA AVENUE, AP NO.'s 006-012-15,20 AND 006 - 402 -08, FILE NO.6.952(tp). 1. Consideration of request for one -year extension of Tentative Subdivision Map approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to approve 'a one -year extension for the fil of the Final Map for Sequoia Estates (with all conditions of Tentative Map approval to remain in effect); and to approve a one -year extension of 'Tentative Subdivision Map approval for Magnolia Terrace (with all conditions. of Tentative Map approval to remain,in effect). COMMISSIONER READ: Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHIVIAN: Yes CHAIRMAN PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes 5 Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS IV. LEONARD JAY ENTERPRISES, COUNTRY CLUB ESTATES, COUNTRY CLUB DRIVE AND MCNEAR AVENUE, AP NO. 008 - 472 -07, 10, FILE NO.'s REZ92006, TSM92002(dd). 1. Commence consideration of Draft Initial Study of Environmental Impacts of a proposed rezoning Planned Unit Development for 48 custom home lots and a related Tentative Subdivision Map. After discussion, this item will be continued to September 9, 1992 to allow completion of Initial Study, additional public input and response. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Dede Dolan presented the staff rep Jack Weddle - 1319 Canyon Court have unstable soils. Ernie Poke - 1032 Country Club D proposal; ;did not buy into this type 48 are proposed; density is too presented petition with over 70 sign Steve Wiessler - 1043 Rancho Line can't tell;there are already soils pr( Staff clarified location and detail of Scott Steffen - 1073 McNear AN Commission to base decision on po the developer took." Larry Tencer - 1709 Granada Cou Golf Club wants to be sure pr( acknowledge that they know of the balls; What is the zoning (density) c Wayne Wilson - 9 Canyon Court - r - clear portrayal was given of projec John Sira sa - 14 Bear Creek Cou Landscape Assessment District rec park is developed; has park been s presentation by developer would be Bob Oliker - Attorney for Home architectural guidelines, minimum i existing CC &R's for Unit 113; conc( Lot 49); would like the Initial development on the 8.6 acre site. Gary Broad - 12 Halsey Ave. (; environmental status on this probe Impact Report; suggests Planning G Planning Director Tuft - Staff want and return to a future Planning recommendations. Concerns regarding soil stability at the site; many areas ive - as a homeowner is very distressed about this new if project - 15 -17 homes were originally proposed - now igh; too much traffic will travel up and down hill; o Drive; Map is ambiguous; what will final layout be? blems; inadequate drainage. Tentative Map. enue - Concerns with project; don't want Planning ential financial loss to developer - "That was a risk that t - (on behalf of Petaluma Golf and Country Club) - perty owners who will be adjacent to golf course existence of the golf course and the possibility of stray the golf course property now? .Is it two units per acre? fr. Jay held a neighborhood .meeting earlier in the year ; the project seems to be piece -meal. rt - member of Homeowner's Association - Developed ;ntly; Jim Carr stated no more (building) action until )ld to the City? many loose ends on this project; feels helpful. owner's Association - Concerns regarding CC &R's - x sizes, sideyard setbacks, new proposal cannot meet rns regarding potential density (of 8.6 adjoining acres: study to address cumulative impacts by restricting eaking- only as a resident of 12 Halsey) - What is ? Country Club 3 had an extensive Environmental nmission members review the document. i to commence the Initial Study, receive public input Commission meeting with completed Study and 233 J 234 Planning Commission Minutes August 25, 1992 Leonard Jay - Applicant described project (slide presentation); will make improvements to Country Club Drive (hopefully) by November; soils reports are available to anyone; Park improvements to be complete September or October at the latest. Planning Director Tuft 'If Commission concerns -can be discussed at the start of the ,public hearing process, these conerns can be addressed in the Initial Study and resolved through mitigation measures. Commissioner Tarr - Cannot recall all studies so far; concerns regarding cumulative impacts; openspace seems to be .increasing in size; fire safety concerns; concerns regarding increased traffic; would like CC &R legality discussed. Commissioner Bennett - Acknowledgement that golf course could conflict with residential use. Commissioner Torliatt - What type of erosion control measures will be undertaken? Planning; Director Tuft - Erosion control measures will be addressed in the Initial Study in accordance with. City. Standards. Commissioner Parkerson Staff reviewed the Initial Study carefully; concerns about preservation of trees on downside of road; Mitigated Negative Declaration is probably adequate. Commissioner Tarr - Agrees that Mitigated Negative Declaration is adequate. Commissioner Rahman - Acknowledgment that golf course may not always exist - that homes could. be built on the property is a good idea. Planning_ Director Tuft - The Planning process should be as follows: - Initial Study - Notice - 21 day review period - Wrap -up public hearings - Sept. 9 - complete Initial Study - more public input Sept. 22 - conclusion if possible. Commissioner Rahman - Should we wait until after the Sept. 16 Parks and Recreation meeting? Commissioner Torliatt - Traffic concerns. The Commission di'r'ected staff to elaborate on the following issues: 1. Cumulative Impacts of the development of the entire Country Club area. 2. Ma_int_enance of the openspace areas. 3. Fire safety. 4. Conflicts between the golf course uses and proposed residential uses. 5. Erosion control measures. 6. Impacts of additional traffic. 7. Impacts on trees from roadways. The public hearing was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 9, 1992. LIAISON REP ORTS: 1. SPARC - Planning Director Tuft - Announced new member Claudia Cleaver. 2. Tree Committee - Commissioner Parkerson Street Tree List has been created; working on tree removal questions; tree planting sponsorship. 3. River Enhancement Committee Commissioner Bennett - Final product of Enhancement Plan close to being presented - Alternatives Report is exciting. 7 C Planning Commission Minutes PROTECT STATUS 1. Petaluma Cinemas EIR - August 25, 1992 235 ltant not under contract as yet, but very soon. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 PM min825 / pcmin7 I s 8