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MINUTES,
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING June 12, 1990
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL PETALUMA, CA
ROLL CALL:
0 COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Balshaw, Parkerson* *,Read, Tarr
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bennett *, Doyle, Libarle
U STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Q Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
* Chairman
* * Acting Chairman
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of May 22, 1990 will 'be brought back with
corrections to pages 4,5,6.
PUBLIC COMMENT: (15 minutes maximum) The Commission will hear public
comments only on matters over which they have jurisdiction. There will be no .Commission
discussion or action. The chairman will allot no more than five minutes to any individual:
If more than three persons wish to speak their time will be allotted so that the total amount
of time allocated to this agenda item will be 15 minutes.
Dwayne Bellinger - Waugh School District - Clarification of school site near Meadow Park.
Doyle Heaton - Developer of Sonoma Gateway site- the flyer distributed by a local realtor
contained erroneous information regarding low /moderate housing.
Warren Salmons - Planning Director - Explained inaccuracies in flyer.
Bonnie Gaebler - Housing Planner - Defined low /moderate income households.
Commissioner Balshaw Disgusted by letter /flyer; suggested writing letter of complaint to
the 'Board of Real Estate Examiners.
A vote was taken and all Commissioner's present agreed to forward erroneous flyer and to
write letter of complaint to Board of Real Estate Examiners.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: Flyer regarding Meadow Park was distributed.
APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read.
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NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS .
I. SC01T .ARCHITECTURAL GdtAPHICS, G.S.L., 2199 SOUTH MC DOWELL
EXTENSION, ,AP NO. 005-090-7&, FILE NO.2.394(jc).
1. Consideration of variance to allow a second free- standing sign:
The public, hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Mike Burch - Scott Architectural Graphics (applicant) listed reasons why variance should
be granted - described existing signs; proposed sign will be tasteful and well, designed.
Jim . Ford - Tegal Facilities Manager - Building was designed for two tenants - staff -
recommended alternatives. not" acceptable.
Mark Lane - GSL Facilities Manager - GSL is a growing company; would appreciate
granting of variance.
Commiss Discussion:
Commissioner Read Cannot make findings forvariance.
Commissioner Tarr _ Can make some variance findings - would allow variance.
Commissioner Balshaw - Would vote to ,allow a variance.
Commissioner. Parkerson - Would vote no - would require a redesign and moving of
existin& sign. o
Commissioner Balshaw - Existing sign could be bigger.
The public hearingwas closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to
deny the variance request based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAWNo
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE:, absent
CHAIRMAN BENNETT :absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE :absent
COMMISSIONER TARR:No
This was a tie vote, therefore, no approval is granted, Commissioner Balshaw moved to
continue this action to the Planning Commission meeting of June 26th.. Commissioner
Read requested applicant to investigate "the possibility of a wall sign for GSL.
II. KELLER,180 EDITH STREET, AR NO. V07- 081-10, FILK NO. 1.674akt /pt).
1. Consideration of conditional use permit to allow an accessory dwelling.
The public hearing was opened.
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SPEAKERS:
William Keller - Applicant - no problems with conditions; answered questions.
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The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by .Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Read to grant a
conditional use permit based on the findings and subject to the conditions listed below:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW:Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
Co COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE: absent
CHAIRMAN BENNETT:absent
0 COMMISSIONER LIBARLE:absent
Q COMMISSIONER TARR:Yes
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Findings
1. The proposed accessory dwelling, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements
and intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed accessory dwelling, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements
and intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan.
3. The proposed accessory dwelling will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to
the,pubhc,welfare of the community.
4. This project is a CEQA Class 3 Categorical Exemption, New Construction of Small
Structures.
Conditions
1. All requirements of the Chief Building Inspector shall be complied with, including:
a. Foundation to match that of existing dwelling.
b. Utilities and site drainage must be shown on drawings.
2. - All.requirements of the City Engineer shall be complied with, including:
a. Repair any broken curb and sidewalk.
3. Prior to the issuance of building permits, this project shall be subject to SPARC
review with emphasis placed on architecture, (compatibility to main dwelling) and
site plan (parking location and adequacy).
3. Separate gas and electric meters shall be installed for .the proposed accessory
dwelling to the specifications of the City and PG &E.
4. This project shall be responsible for the payment of special development fees
adopted b the Petaluma City Council for Storm Drainage Impact, Sewer and Water
Connection, School Facilities Development and Dwelling Construction. These shall
be paid at time of building permit issuance.
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III. KVALHEIM, 32 PARK AVENUE, AP'NO. 006- 241 -29, FILE NO.'S 1.675, 2.396(tp).
1. Consideration of variance and conditional use permit for construction of a
second unit to create a dwelling group on a 14,050 sq. ft. lot within. the R -1
6500 Zoning District.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Commissioner Read - In..favor of granting a variance.
Joan Cooper - Neighbor on Pleasant Street - What will rear setbacks be? Will this be a
rental unit?
Dick Lieb - Applicant's designer Setback in rear is approximately 30 feet.
Iry Kvalheim - Applicant - Area backing to Ms. Cooper's property will be rear yard.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to
recommend approval of a variance based on the expanded findings as follows:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAWYes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE: absent
CHAIRMAN BENNETT:absent
COMIVIISSIONER LIBARL.E:absent
COMMISSIONER TARR:Yes
Findings
1. There are peculiar and unusual conditions inherent in the property .in questions
sufficient to cause a hardship, and such conditions are not•common'to all or most of
the properties in the immediate ;area.
2. A hardship. peculiar to the property and not created by any act of the owner exists.
3. A variance is necessary for the preservation and enjoyment of substantial property
rights possessed . by other properties in the same zoning district and in the vicinity,
and does not constitute a special privilege of the recipient not enjoyed by his
neighbors:
4. The authorizing of such variance shall'.not be of substantial detriment to adjacent
property, and will not materially impair the purposes of this ordinance or the public
interest.
ng nature of and the number of dwelling groups and accessory dwellings
S. D thin the neighborhood, the-granting. o ,this variance would be in keeping 8 f P g with the
general direction of the neighborhood as a whole.
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A o, was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to p
reco mmend approval of a conditional use permit based on the findings and subject to the
conditions as follows:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW:Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE: absent
CHAIRMAN BENNETT :absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE:absent
COMMISSIONER TARR :Yes
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g) Findings
0 1. The proposed dwelling group, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and
intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
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2. The proposed dwelling group, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and
intent, goals, and policies of the Petaluma General Plan.
3. The proposed dwelling group 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. Prior to the issuance of building permits, this project shall be subject to SPARC
review with emphasis placed on architectural compatibility with existing dwelling
and site surroundings.
2. Separate gas and electric meters shall be installed for the proposed second dwelling
to the specifications of the City and PG &E.
3. This pro shall be, responsible for the payment of special development fees
adopted 'b y the Petaluma City Council for Storm Drainage Impact, Sewer and Water
Connection, School Facilities Development and Dwelling Construction. These shall
be paid at time of building permit issuance.
4. A1requirements of the Chief Building Inspector shall be complied with, including:
a. Grading must be certified when completed to indicate compliance with
approved plans and will be required for occupancy.
b. Any holding tank required for elevations above 160 feet must meet
Engineering Department design'requirements.
C. Where ground slopes greater than 1 on 10, foundation shall be stepped per
_ . Uniform Building Code 2907(c).
d. Soils with expansion index greater than 20 requires special design foundation
per Uniform Building Code 2904(b).
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e. Residential buildings over 3,000 sq. ft. need two required exits.
f. Show site, drainage and grading topography.
g. Indicate all utilities on site plan.
h. Driveway gradient shall comply with Ordinance No. _1533/1982.
i. Responsible party to sign plans.
j. Submit soils report to verify foundation design.
k. Demolition permit will be required prior to removal of any existing structure.
5. All requirements of the City Engineer shall be met, including:
a. Plans for lot drainage need to be provided - at time of building permit
application.
b. . All work within the public right -of -way requires an excavation permit.
IV. KOBY, 901 "D STREET, AP NO. 008-371-12, FILE NO.3.412(gb).
1. Consideration of overlay zoning to Historic District.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: None.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Read to
recommend to the City Council to designate the carriage house and existing residence as
local historic structures with historic overlay zoning based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW :Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON! Yes
COMMISSIONER,DOYLE: absent
CHAIRMAN BENNETTabsent
COMMISSIONER,LIBARLE:absent
COMMISSIONER TARR:Yes
Findings:
1. This rezoning is required by the conditions of approval for a dwelling group at this
site.
2. The main house and carriage house should'be'designated as local historic landmarks
because of. their architectural value. ` -
3. This rezoning is consistent with the City of Petaluma Zoning Ordinance and its
General Plan.
4. This, project is categorically exempt from CEQA (Minor Alterations in Land Use
Limitations, CEQA Section 15305).
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V. BENSON BANTAM' FRENCH LAUNDRY BUILDING, EODEGA AVENUE
BE Y AND NORTH WEBSTER STREET, AP NO.'S 006 -441-
06, 49, 50, 51 AND 54; FILE NO.3.413(gb).
1. Consideration of rezoning to R -1, 10,000.
2. Consideration of overlay zoning to Historic District for 570 Bodega Avenue
(known as the French Laundry Building).
The public hearing was opened.
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0 Sarto Rocheleau - Developer - offered to answer questions.
C, The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Balshaw to
recommend to the City Council approval of the rezoning to R -1, 10,000 and designation of
the French Laundry as a local historic landmark based on the. following findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW:Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes (:but only because Council already approved this item -
feels specific plan should be presented for the whole Bodega
Avenue area)..
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE: absent
CHAIRMAN BENNETT:absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE:absent
COMMISSIONER TARR:Yes
Findings
1. This project is consistent with the City of Petaluma General Plan and its Zoning
Ordinance.
2. No additional environmental review is necessary for this project as per CEQA
Section 15162.
3. This rezoning is required by tentative map conditions of approval.
4. The ' Bodega Avenue French Laundry should be designated as a local historic
landmark because of its architectural value.
VI. MCBAIL COMPANY, GLENBROOK, SONOMA MOUNTAIN . PARKWAY,
NORTH OF CAPRI CREEK, AP NO. 137-060-19, FILE NO.'S 6.951, 3.397(tp).
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of amendment to Development Agreement.
3. Consideration of request to rezone from PCD (Planned Community District)
to PUD (Planned Unit District).
4. Consideration of PUD unit development plan.
5. Consideration of tentative subdivision map to create 83 detached single -
family dwelling lots on 19.87 acres.
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This item was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of June 26, 1990.
VII. DELCO; :SONOMA GATEWAY, MARIA DRIVE NEAR YARBERRY DRIVE, AP
NO. 137 - 060 -01, FILE NO.'S 3.417, 6.998(gb).
1. Consideration of1E1Q.
2. Consideration of amendment to Development Agreement.
3. Consideration of request to rezone from PCD (Planned Community District)
to PUD (Planned Unit.Distnct).
4. Consideration of.PUD unit development plan.
5. Consideration of tentative ,subdivision map to create 139 single - family
detached and 102 single- family, attached lots on 55 acres.
This item was continued to the Planning :Commission meeting of June 26, 1990. .
VIII. DISCUSSION ITEMS
1. 1990-91 Manager Recommended Budget.
2. Referred from City Council:
a. Tree protection.
b. Institute an annual General Plan implementation progress report.
C. Improve back -on development treatment on arterials.
d. Strengthen ordinances to preserve ridgelines.
e. Establish zoning for manufactured housing /mobile home
development.
Discussion as follows:
Commissioner Read 10% housing items, will put in writing what her opinion of what the
10% means `- will bring back to a future meeting; under discussion items..
Commissioner Balshaw - Describe intent of 10% - not specific roof pitches, etc. Zoning for
manufactured housing %mobile - homes - Council is interested in creating a zoning
designation to allow people to own the land where mobile homes are placed.
Warren Salmons - Need to rezone existing mobile home parks to reflect mobile home
zoning. Do we need to designate some areas for manufactured homes?
Comm issioner Tarr - Would like to look at creation of an area for manufactured housing.
Commissioners Parkerson and Balshaw agree with Commissioner Tarr.
Commissioner Read - Ridgelines are a potential future problem area - should have been
stronger in the General Plan.
Commissioner Parkerson - We need a definition of "ridgeline ".
Commissioners Read' and.Parkerson Would like.a.field trip to look at ridgelines.
Warren Salmons - Staff will bring to .a future Commission meeting a. memo to 'try to draw
direction from the Comrnission.regarding the above items.
ADJOURNMENT: 9:05 PM
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