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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/09/1996382 Planning ComassIon Minutes ' REGULAR MEETING March 9, 1993 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P:M. CITY HALL PETALUMA, CA COMMISSIONERS: Present: Bennett, Parkerson *, Rahman, Tarr, Thompson, Torliatt; Absent: Read STAFF: Pamela Tuft, Planning Director Kurt Yeiter, Principal Planner James McCann, Principal Planner * Chairman MINUTES OF February 23, 1993 were approved as corrected. PUBLIC COMMENT: None. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioners Tarr and Parkerson thanked staff for the field trip of City :projects, tour was well organized; Commissioner Parkerson also thanked staff for a good field trip to Mountain View and Palo Alto to view -Donald McDonald designed projects; Commissioner Rahman stated that she was pleased to be a part of the Boys and Girls Club opening - the City should be proud of the building. CORRESPONDENCE: None. APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read. LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Was noted on agenda. PUBLIC HEARINGS: NEW BUSINESS: I. TIMOTHY P. JUDD, RAINBOW TAXI/YELLOW CAB COMPANIES, CERTIFICATES OF PUBLIC CONVENIENCE AND NECESSITY, 186 KELLER STREET, AP NO. 006-363-01, FILE NO. CON93001(ikt). Request for approval of two Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity for Rainbow Taxi and Yellow Cab to operate two taxi companies from 186 Keller Street. The following actions are required: 1. Determine that the request is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, and , 2. Recommend approval of the Certificates of Public Convenience and Necessity to City Council. 1 Planning, Commission Minutes March 9, 1993 383 1 2 The public hearing was opened. 3 4 SPEAKERS: 5 6 Jim McCann presented the staff report. 7 Tim Judd - applicant - no changes from current operation planned; promises to serve the 8 City with cleanest, best run cabs possible. 9 Commissioner Torliatt - Do you already own the business? (answer - yes); In your letter 10 you state that you plan to operate the business in a professional /clean manner - are you aware of all the requirements, especially the prohibition of working on cabs at the site? Drove by location on Sunday and Monday nights and. there was a cab with the hood up and Q people standing around it - be aware that this cannot be done at this location; there was also trash and debris that needed picking up. Tim Judd - Thanks for the comments, I will monitor the situation. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to 20 recommend to the City Council that this proposal be found exempt from the requirements 21 of CEQA and to recommend approval of two Certificates of Public Convenience and 22 Necessity for Rainbow Taxi and Yellow Cab Companies based on the findings and subject 23 to the conditions listed below: 24 25 COMMISSIONER READ: Absent 6 COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes 7 COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes 8 CHAIRMAN PARKERSON: Yes 29 COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes 30 COMMISSIONER THOMPS.ON: Yes 31 COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes 32 33 Findings: 34 35 1. The proposed taxi companies, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and 36 intent of the Petaluma Municipal Code. 37 38 2. The proposed taxi companies, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and 39 intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan. 40 41 3. The proposed taxi companies, as conditioned, will not constitute a nuisance or be 42 detrimental to the public welfare of the community. 43 44 Conditions 45 46 1. These certificates may be suspended or revoked for violation of any of the terms of 47 Chapter 14 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, or for violation of any of the terms of 48 the certificate, or for misuse or abuse of the privilege thereby granted. 0 9 0 2. Rainbow Taxi and .Yellow Cab shall comply with all applicable provisions of 1 Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 14. 2 3 3.- The fare rates as proposed by the applicant are hereby fixed, and may only be 54 changed by City Council action. N 384 Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1993 4. All drivers of Rainbow Taxi and Yellow Cab vehicles shall obtain a (taxi) driver's license issued through the Central Permit Bureau (Finance Department of the City of Petaluma) before commencement of operations. 5. All vehicles owned and operated by Rainbow Taxi and Yellow Cab shall obtain annual vehicle permits issued through the Central Permit Bureau (Finance Department of the City of Petaluma) before commencement of operations. - All permits for taxicabs shall expire annually the thirtieth day of June. 6. Before a vehicle permit may be issued, and prior to the operation of any of such vehicles, there shall be filed with the City Clerk a policy of public liability insurance executed and delivered by a company authorized to carry out any insurance business in the state, the financial responsibility of which company has been approved by the City Manager. 7. Any proposal for increase in the number of taxicabs shall be reviewed and approved by the City Council before expansion of service is made. 8. The two parking spaces in front of 186 Keller reserved for taxis shall be maintained free of debris. No servicing (cleaning, changing of fluids) of vehicles shall be permitted at this location at any time. II. DEBRA HOLLENBECK, PACIFIC COAST CUTTERS OPEN STORAGE, LAKEVILLE STREET, AP NO. 007-171-29, FILE NO. CUP93004akt). Request for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow Pacific Coast Cutters to install fencing on a portion of a parcel south of 450 Lakeville Street to allow open storage of company vehicles and equipment. The following actions are required: 1. Determine that the request is exempt from the requirements of CEQA, and 2. Consideration of a Conditional Use Permit to allow open storage. The public hearing was opened., SPEAKERS: Jim McCann presented the staff report. CommissionerTorliatt - is staff proposing metal instead of wood slats in the fence? Jim McCann - Yes; I believe the applicant is in agreement. Commissioner Tarr - How far from the property line will the fence be? Jim McCann - Approximately 25 feet. David Boyd - Able Fence Company - would like option of leaving slats out for security reasons. Planning Director Tuft - No problems for staff-, landscaping will screen adequately for aesthetic and security purposes. Debra Hollenbeck - Applicant - Questions regarding landscaping, gravel /mud should not be :a problem, driveway already exists. Planning_ Director Tuft - Applicant can work with staff for timely installation of landscaping; applicant would like one strand of barbed wire at. top of fence - as Zoning Administrator, I will approve that.request. Commissioner Thompson - Will barbed wire be slanted (the look is softer if slanted); recommends ground cover and low trees; is this subject to SPARC? 7 3 Planning Commission Minutes - March 9, 1993 385 1 Planning Director Tuft - No SPARC required on this project. 2 Commissioner Tarr - is this area a gateway to the City? 3 Planning Director Tuft - Yes (in area of Caulfield). 4 Commissioner Tarr - I have a problem with allowing more storage yards along Lakeville; 5 not in favor of this type of use along Lakeville. 6 Planning; Director Tuft - Staff has similar concerns; this project is seen as an interim use at 7 this location. 8 Commissioner Rahman - Similar concerns regarding gateway; does applicant consider this 9 site interim? 10 Debra Hollenbeck - applicant - There is a short-term lease on the site, may not remain at 11 this site long term. (D Commissioner Parkerson - No concerns with this use. Ce Planning Director Tuft - We could put a sunset clause on this use if Commission has Ce concerns :regarding outdoor storage use. Commissioners agree and feel a 5=year limit for this use would be appropriate. Debra Hollenbeck - Applicant - Agrees with a 5 -year limit. The public hearing was closed. 20 A motion was made by Commissioner Torliatt and seconded by Commissioner Thomson 21 to find this project exempt fro the requirements of CEQA and to approve the Conditional 22 Use Permit to authorize establishment of an open storage yard based on the findings and 23 subject to the amended conditions listed below: 24 25 COMMISSIONER READ: Absent 6 COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes 7 COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes 8 CHAIRMAN PARKERSON: Yes 29 COMMISSIONER TORLIATT: Yes 30 COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes 31 COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes 32 33 Findings 34 35 1. The proposed fenced open storage area, as conditioned, will conform to the 36 requirements and intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance. 37 38 2. The proposed fenced open storage area, as conditioned, will conform to the 39 requirements and intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan. 40 41 3. The proposed fenced open storage area will not constitute a nuisance or be 42 detrimental to the public welfare of the community. 43 44 4. This project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Section 15303. 45 46 Conditions 47 48 1. The open storage area shall be used exclusively by Pacific Coast Cutters for storage 49 of its company vehicles and equipment. Should the company wish to expand the use 10 of the property to include employee or customer parkin, Site Plan and 1 Architectural Review (SPARC) shall be required and :additional improvements may �2 be required. 53 4 386 Planning Commission Minutes March 9, 1993 2. Perimeter fencing consisting of 6' tall chain link with optional metal slats painted an earthtone color shall be installed consistent with Exhibit B prior to the commencement of the use. 3. Landscaping shall be installed in the 20' front yard setback, , and shall include a variety of groundcover, shrubs and trees subject to staff review and approval. A Landscape Plan shall be submitted to the Planning Director for review and approval and shall be installed prior to the commencement of the use. 4. A building permit shall be required from the Building Division before the fence may be erected. 5. A City Standard driveway cut shall be provided along Lakeville Street subject to approval of the City Engineer. 6. 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 Conditional . Use Permit or add /modify conditions of approval. 7. The fence shall not exceed a total height of 6' as measured from ground elevation outside of the fenced area. 8. This Use Permit is for a term of five years, subject to renewal upon review by Planning Commission at end of time period. PLANNING MATTERS III. PETALUMA GENERAL PLAN FIFTH YEAR REVIEW (ky). The Planning Commission is asked to concur with staff s preferred process to conduct this General Plan review. Staff will then make the necessary arrangements. DISCUSSION: Kurt Yeiter presented the staff report - overview /history of General Plan, the review performed last year by staff. The main question to be answered: Do goals /policies /objectives still reflect community values and conditions? Tonight's discussion should be about type of forum the Planning commission would like to use for GP review. There have been 34 amendments over the last five years; recommends series of alternate Tuesday night meetings or Saturdays - relaxed, public hearing -type style (televised) with free -form discussion. Commissioner Torliatt - alternating Tuesday nights or another night should be tried; three meetings sound good; Nancy Read would like discussion regarding "inserting a questionnaire in Parks and Recreation mail -out - I think that would be a good idea. Commissioner Bennett - What is the time - frame staff is looking at? Kurt Yeiter - Discussions may begin as early as April. Commissioner Parkerson - How will need for number of meetings be gauged? Kurt Yeiter - Discussions could be broken down into topics /categories of General Plan. Commissioner Parkerson Topic break -down is a good idea. 5 Planning, Commission Minutes March 9, 1993 387 1 Commissioner Bennett - If we break -down discussion by subject matter as opposed to 2 chapter, leach meeting should have the topics identified in advance - could staff give a 3 recommended agenda break -down? 4 Commissioner Torliatt - How will public be noticed? 5 Commissioner Parkerson - We need to reach as many people as possible within budget 6 constraints. 7 Kurt Yeiter - Public Information Office will be utilized with schedule published in the local 8 press. 9 Commissioner Parkerson - We need to give adequate lead -time - 2 7 3 weeks or a month if 10 possible.'. 11 Commissioner Bennett - Letters can be sent to large organizations in town. ( Planningi Director Tuft - Staff already has a well- developed mailing list of interested persons.Iat the next Planning Commission meeting staff will have recommended meeting dates, topic schedule, notification plan; have we agreed on Tuesday nights with a Saturday forum? Commissioner Bennett - Can staff poll Commission for availability? Co mmissioner Parkerson - Accepts staff initial suggestions with more information promised at next PC meeting. Kurt Yeiter - Thank -you, I have received as much information as needed to proceed. 20 Commissioner Thompson - How will we determine if the General Plan is still on the right 21 track? ,What about changes? 22 Kurt Yeiter - Through the open forum; based on information gathered to date, doesn't 23 believe a� significant overhaul will be recommended. 24 Commissioner Rahman - Will Council join in the Planning Commission discussions? 25 Kurt Yeiter - Council will be notified of meetings, but the forums will be at this (Planning 6 Commis sion) level. 7 Planning; Director Tuft - Staff reports available to general public to help with discussion /information. 1-8 29 Commissioner Torliatt - The statement of intent should be made clear at the beginning of 30 the public forum. 31 Commissioner Parkerson - Does anyone in the audience wish to speak tonight? (No one 32 spoke). 33 34 35 The following topics were considered by the Commission: 36 II 37 1. Type and Timing of Meetings The Commission concurred that each meeting 38 should include components of staff presentation, public input, and 39 Commission /public discussion. To provide time for this, the Commission 40 recommends special meetings on alternating Tuesday evenings, other evenings, and 41 a.Saturday. 42 43 2. Commission's Role During Meetings The Commission, will receive information 44 from staff and public in a more relaxed public hearing -style format. 45 46 3. How Many Meetings Three meetings minimum are desired, by general topic 47 areas. 48 49 4. Information to be Discussed Staff should pursue gathering information from the 1- 0 public to address the current values of the community. The Commission / public '1 discussions at these meetings will focus on an overview of the General Plan, how it 2 has affected the community, and how well (or not) it seems to reflect current values. - 3 Tle Commission confirmed its intent that this forum is not an opening for all people 54 interested in initiating parcel - specific amendments to the Land Use Map. Co 388 Planning Commission Minutes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 March 9, 1993 IV. LEAGUE OF CALIFORNIA CITIES PLANNING COMMISSIONERS INSTITUTE (MARCH 10 -12) CONFERENCE UPDATE. V. PROJECT STATUS: 1. Western Charter Tours - Planning Director Tuft is working with applicant's attorney and the City Attorney on an agreement. 2. Lauritzen / Nunes - This item was appealed and will be heard by Council in April. 3. Judith Court PUD Amendment - Council deleted Item 1B regarding alternate designs. 4. Planning Director Tuft is working on a joint meeting between SPARC, Planning Commission and Council tentative date is April 26 - will advise as soon as possible - please contact Director Tuft with any agenda ideas. ADJOURNMENT 8:05 PM� min0309 / pcomM 1 7