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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING May 11, 1993
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS. 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL PETALUMA, CA
COMMISSIONERS: Present: Bennett, Parkerson*, Rahman, Tarr, Thompson, Torliatt;
Absent: Read
STAFF: James McCann, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Principal Planner
Chairman
MINUTES OF April 27, 1993 were approved with corrections.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
IDIRECTOR'S REPORT: None.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Parkerson distributed a pub_ lication by the
Petaluria Tree Planters:
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read.
LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Was noted on the agenda.
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. VOGEL, 520 WEST STREET, AP NO. 006-07141, FILE NO. CUP93020(dh).
Request for consideration of an accessory dwelling at 520 West Street.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Jim McCann presented the staff:report.
James Vogel - Applicant - Had no concerns with conditions.
Discussion centered around upgrade of driveway material, saving trees, drainage, addition
of asphalt /concrete driveway apron.
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The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman to
find this project,.exempt from the requirements of CEQA and to grant a Conditional. Use
Permit to allow construction of a detached accessory dwelling at 520 West Street based on
the findings and subject to the following amended conditions:
COMMISSIONER READ: Absent
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
CHAIRMAN PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER TORLIAT17: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes
Findings:
1. The proposed accessory unit, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and
intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed accessory unit, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and
intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan.
3. The proposed accessory unit will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the
public welfare of the community.
4. This project is Categorically Exempt under CEQA Section 15303, New Construction
of Small Structures.
Conditions
1. . All requirements of the Chief Building Official shall be met, including:
a. Grading must be certified when completed to indicate compliance with
approved plans and will be required for occupancy.
b. Soils with expansion index greater than 20 requires special design foundation
per Uniform Building Code 2904(b).
c.. All retaining walls shall meet the requirements of the 1991 UBC, and shall
comply with Petaluma Standards Ordinance No. 1727/1988.
d. Show site drainage and' grading topography.
e. Indicate all utilities on site plan.
f. Driveway gradient shall comply with Ordinance No. 1533/1982.
g. Responsible party to sign plans.
h. Submit soils report to verify foundation design.
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i. Plans must show compliance to 1991 UBC, UPC, UMC, and 1990 NEC.
Plans must also show compliance to current Title 24 Energy Code.
j. Provide structural calculations for all non - conventional design items.
k. Demolition permit required to remove any structure.
2. All requirements of the City Engineer shall be met, including:
a. Provide more accurate topography with spot elevations at property corners
and existing structure comers. Also show spot elevations at new unit corners,
doors and stairs.
b. Repair broken sidewalk along frontage and install driveway approach to new
unit.
C. Provide information required for site plan (see attached).
d: Show treatment of on -site drainage.
e. Provide protection from excavation to adjacent property.
3. All requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met, including:
a. All roof covering material shall have a Class B rating or better, treated in
accordance with the Uniform Building Code Standard 32.7.
b All roof covering materials applied as exterior wall covering shall have a fire
rating of class "B ", treated in accordance with UBC Standard 32.7, as per
Ordinance 1744 of the City of Petaluma.
C. Provide fire suppression system at normal .sources of ignition. These areas
are specifically at clothes dryers, kitchen stoves, furnaces, water heaters,
fireplaces, and in attic areas at vents and chimneys for these appliances and
equipment.
d. Post address at or near main entry door - minimum four (4) inch letters.
4. The three mature oaks at the northern (rear) end of the lot shall be preserved.
Temporary protective fencing shall be erected five feet from dripline prior to any
grading /construction activity and subject to staff inspection prior to grading permit
issuance.
5. A qualified soils engineer shall be consulted regarding excavation, retaining wall
and drainage issues.
6. Administrative Site Plan and Architectural Review shall be required prior to (or
concurrent with) submittal for building permit. The following issues shall be
addressed and resolved.
a. Windows for proposed accessory dwelling /garage shall be redesigned to be
more consistent with those of the principal structure in regards to style,
dimension and placement.
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b. Two -foot wide planter strips shall be installed along either side of the
driveway prior to Certificate of Occupancy. Dead plant materials in front
yard shall be replaced.
7. Separate gas and electric meters shall be installed for the proposed accessory
dwelling to the specifications of PG &E prior to issuance of a Certificate of
Occupancy.
8. Construction activities shall comply with applicable Zoning Ordinance and
Municipal Code Performance Standards (noise, dust, odor, etc.).
9. This project shall be responsible for the payment of Special Development Fees
adopted by the Petaluma City Council for sewer and water connection, Community
Facilities Development, Storm Drainage Impact, Dwelling Construction, School
Facilities (Petaluma School District) and Traffic Mitigation fees.
10. Driveway area shall match (new and existing) in materials; apron at street shall be non -
gravel to eliminate gravel from driveway from being spread onto sidewalk and street.
PLANNING MATTERS
II. STATUS REPORT FROM PLANNING COMMISSION SUBCOMMITTEE.
DISCUSSION:
General discussion centered around: Consent Agenda should be utilized, staff reports and
minutes should be much briefer; conditions should be in 7 point type to. save paper; are two
meetings per month necessary?; more brief reports would allow time to work on longer
range projects; staff "can be contacted if there are unanswered questions after reading staff
reports; staff to bring a list of items that could be handled at administrative level; noticing
will still take place; request by Commission to begin abbreviated staff reports and minutes
at next meeting; essence of. ideas should be reported, not individual comments; majority
and minority, opinions should be addressed; if these ideas work and allow more "spare"
time, what should Commission discuss? some ideas were: status of projects, study sessions,
long range planning questions, Zoning Ordinance revision and Zoning General Plan
update.
Consensus was reached on the following . Begin brief staff reports /minutes next meeting;
utilize Consent Calendar; investigate which items can be handled administratively, which
cannot and report back to Commission; staff to return with listing of recommended actions
to implement suggestions.
PROJECT STATUS
1. General Plan Workshops - Kurt Yeiter reported that a more scientific survey should
be completed before the first workshop.
2. CEQA Guidelines - Approved by City Council on May 3rd.
3. Cardroom Ordinance - Reintroduced to City Council with population limitations.
4. Lauritzen /Nunes - Appeal was denied by City'Council on'May 3rd.
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5. Sonoma Glen Townhouses - Approved by City Council on May 3rd.
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