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REGULAR MEETING
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS
CITY HALL
AUGUST 28, 1990
7:00 P.M.
PETALUMA, CA
The Planning Commission encourages applicants or their representatives to be available at
the meeting to answer questions so that no agenda item need be deferred to a later date
due to a lack. of pertinent information.
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Libarle, Parkerson, Read, Tarr *, Thompson, Woolsey
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Bennett
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Gary Broad, Associate Planner
Jenny Cavanagh, Assistant Planner
Teryl Phillips, Assistant Planner
* Chairman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF July 14, 1990 - Minutes were approved as printed.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Overview of Petaluma Blvd. South Specific Plan.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Commissioner Parkerson reports that the new linear park
on the eastside is completed and looks very nice - the landscaping is good.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read.
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NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. LARRY JONAS, ROSEVIEW SUBDIVISION, BETWEEN HALSEY AVENUE AND
OLIVE STREET, AP NO. 008-401-11, FILE NO. 6.995 0c).
1. Consideration of EIQ. -
2. Consideration of Tentative Map for 14 single- family lots.
The public hearing was opened:
SPEAKERS:
Robert RU - 12 Fairview Terrace - rear of property backs to this property - why is
subdivision being renamed?
Lon Gilbert - 810 Olive - Not against development - will Halsey be a through- street? No
drainage on Olive Street - need drainage plans for subdivision - can't get onto. I Street from
Olive now - too much traffic - lots of confidence in Planning Director - street is
substandard.
Rick Boyle - 724 Olive - backyard -floods in heavy rains - if this subdivision is built, drainage
could be a problem - traffic on Olive will increase dramatically - I and Olive "blind"
intersection - Olive is a sub- standard street now - drainage and traffic are main concerns.
Jack Schwartz - 23 Halsey - looks like a fairly good layout - many cars already parked on
Halsey - would like Halsey to remain a deadend - does not want increased traffic on Halsey
- 90 -day .continuation is quite enough - opposed to extending Halsey.
Ann White - Already too much traffic on Halsey.
Kathleen Favot - 931 I Street - concerns regarding drainage - increased traffic and more
noise.
Mark Shupnicker - 935 I Street - Plan seemed reasonable at first glance; however, now feel
there are too many homes planned for the site - will generate too much traffic.
Larry, Zimmerman 1630 Terrace - soil does not percolate - drainage not good - EIR
should. be done.
Charles Greene - 15' Halsey.- Halsey should be kept dead end - entrance on Olive
substandard - gave petition against to Community Development Director Salmons.
Betty Williams - 22 Halsey - Halsey is not really, a two -way street - too narrow.
Lon Gilbert - 8.10 Olive- too much traffic - sewer system substandard on Olive Street - one
house pumps sewage up to Olive now (due to topography).
John Fitzgerald - Applicant Representative project site zoned to allow 22 homes -
described storm drainage system described width of entrance street - traffic circulation
study requirement should not have taken six months - possible alternative is to utilize flag
lot adjacent to access as a widening possibility._
Lon Gilbert - 810 Olive - Open,space pleasant to live near.
Community Development Director Salmons - Larry Jonas (developer) does not want to
agree to a continuance - if no continuance is agreed upon by developer - he will
recommend action for denial.
Commissioner Parkerson - Thinks continuance should be agreed upon.
Commissioner Woolsey - Agrees with continuance request.
Community Development Director Salmons - Could be on September 25th agenda.
John Fitz erald (on behalf of owner /developer) - requested continuance to September 11 -
agreed to September 25th.
This public hearing was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 25th
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II. OID
NORTHWEST . SCHOOL DISTRICT, SEQUOIA ESTATES SUBDIVISION,
RTHWEST CORNER MARIA DRIVE AND BANFF WAY, AP NO. 049 - 280 -46,
47, FILE NO.6.975(gb).
1. Consideration of tentative map for 17 lot residential subdivision.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: None.
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The public hearing was closed.
0 Commission Discussion
(, Commissioner Woolsey - Would parking be allowed, on cul -de -sac?
Gary Broad - Yes, and in parking island within cul -de -sac bulb.
Commissioner Parkerson This design is a vast improvement from previous design.
Commissioner Woolsey - Project is very nicely designed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Read to
recommend City Council approval of the Tentative Map based on the .findings and subject
to the amended conditions as follows:
COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY: Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes .
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes
CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes
Findings
1. This subdivision, as. conditioned, is consistent with the City of Petaluma Subdivision
Ordinance and the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. This subdivision, as conditioned, is consistent with the City of Petaluma Zoning
'Ordinance and its General Plan.
3. This site is suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed development.
4. This project will not result in significant land use or environmental impacts. A
negative declaration has been adopted and no additional environmental review is
necessary as per CEQA Section 15162.
Conditions
1. The following requirements of the City Engineer shall be complied with, subject to
his review and approval:
a. The proposed relief swale at the end of Smokey Mountain Court and through
lots 8 and 9 shall be redesigned with the relief flow directed and contained
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within the public street or within an adequate overflow channel and
dedicated to the City for maintenance.
b. Proposed five -year capital improvement program includes provisions for
expansion of the Wilmington Pump Station to handle proposed development
as well as improvements to better serve existing development. This
development shall pay a pro -rata share of the costs of these improvements.
C. All utilities located on. private. property and dedicated to the City for
maintenance shall be contained within a 10 foot exclusive .,easement with
sanitary sewer contained within a 10 foot exclusive paved easement.
d. All street 'lighting within this development shall have standard metal fixtures
dedicated to the City for ownership and maintenance. Prior to City
ceptance the developer shall verify all lights meet PG &E's LS2 rating
system.
e. Signing and, striping shall conform to City Standards.
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All broken curb, gutter and sidewalks located on Maria Drive and Banff
contiguous to the project shall be replaced to City standards.
g. The road section for Smokey Mountain Court shall consist of 2" AC over 5"
AB over 5 ASB.
h. The developer shall comply with the Petaluma Municipal Code Sections
20.36.010 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.
2. The following requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be complied with, subject to
his review and approval:
a. Provide fire hydrants as required by the Fire Marshal's office. hydrant
required for project.
b. All roof covering material shall, have a class "B" rating or better, treated in
accordance with the Uniform.Fire .Code Standard 32.7.
C. All hazardous materials (as recognued by the City Fire Marshal) utilked the
construction site(s) shall be kept within a fenced, locked enclosure, subject to
review and approval of City staff.
3. Prior to *conducting any activity requiring physical encroachment by men', equipment
or materials onto the Bond Park property, 'permission shall be obtained rom the
City.
4. This subdivision shall comply with Sonoma County Water Agency design criteria.
5. Street names and Subdivision name shall be subject to City Street Name Committee
approval prior to final map approval.
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6. Development of this project shall -be phased so that no more than 15 building
permits are issued in any one year, as required by the City of Petaluma Growth
Management System.
7. Side lot lines for lots abutting the park shall be developed with a common property
line fence of eight (8) feet in height consisting of six (6) feet of solid wood, and two
(2) feet of lattice (with the exception of front yard setbacks) or as required by the
Parks and Recreation Director. Fencing shall be subject to SPARC review and
approval.
8. Final design of the interface between Bond Park, Smokey Mountain Court and lots
4 and 8 shall be subject to staff review and approval. Review shall include, but not
be limited to, consideration of the design and location of improvements adjacent to
the park and the configuration of Smokey Mountain Court and Lots 4 and 8
adjacent to the park.
Post and cable fencing along the interface between the public street (Smokey
Mountain Court) and Bond Park shall be provided as part of the public
improvements, subject to staff review and approval. An opening shall be provided
to allow non - motorized access. Said fencing shall also be provided on the common
lot line between the park and lots 4, 8 and 9 within the front setback area.
9. This tentative map and a subdivision landscape plan shall be subject to SPARC
review and approval prior to the filing of a Final Map application. Required
perimeter fencing for the subdivision shall be addressed as part of this review.
10. Landscaping and irrigation shall be provided within the cul -de -sac bulb, subject to
SPARC review and approval. Street trees and landscaping shall be provided along
both sides of Smokey Mountain Court, subject to SPARC review and approval.
Street trees shall be shown along Banff Way and Maria Drive and installed by
individual property owners as each lot develops.
11. All landscaping and irrigation systems within the public right -of -way, street tree
planting strips, and, landscape islands or other public areas shall be maintained
through an Assessment District, subject to approval of the City Council concurrently
with approval of the Final Map. Application for an assessment district shall be
made prior to final map application.
Landscaping and irrigation systems within the public right -of -way shall be designed
to standards acceptable to the City of Petaluma. Cost of the formation of the
required Assessment District shall be borne by the project proponent.
12. Building pad elevations for lots 1, 2, 3, and 4 shall be as shown on the tentative map.
13. Lots 8 and 9 shall be provided with rear entry garages which use the ten (10) foot
Sanitary Sewer paved easement as part of the driveway to said garages, subject to
staff review and approval. This condition requires the recordation of a deed
,restriction against these lots, subject to staff review and approval, prior to final map
approval,
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14. A revised tentative map shall be submitted with the following revisions, subject to
staff review and approval:
a. Correct identification of both Assessor's Parcel Numbers involved in
subdivision.
b. Eliminates map note referencing Government Code 66436 (c) (1).
15. Existing curb cuts on Maria Drive, which will not be retained for driveway cuts to
proposed subdivision lots shall be replaced with curb and sidewalk prior to final
map approval.
16. An access denial strip along. Maria Drive shall be provided across lots 1, 13 and 17,
subject to staff review and approval.
17. Construction activities shall comply with applicable Zoning Ordinance and
Municipal Code performance standards (noise, dust, odor, etc.)
18. The following operating practices shall be complied with during construction activity
on the project:
a. Hours of construction activity shall be limited to'the hours of 7 AM to 6 PM,
Monday through Friday (non- holiday) except for quiet interior work which
will not produce exterior noise. `The developer's telephone number shall be
available for noise complaints.
b. All construction equipment powered by internal combustion engines shall be
properly muffled and maintained to minimize noise. Unused equipment
shall be turned off when not in use.
C. All exposed portions of the site shall be completely sprinkled with water as
needed to provide adequate dust control as determined by City staff. Major
dust generating activities shall be scheduled for early morning hours when
wind velocities are low. All storage piles shall be covered, including, but not
limited to fill, refuse, etc.
19. The applicant shall. be responsible for complying. with General 'Plan program
regarding the provision of affordable housing units. One option for compliance is
payment of In -Lieu Housing fees.
20. The following Special Development Fees shall be applicable to this project:
Community Facilities, Storm Drainage Impact, Park and Recreation Land
Improvements and School Facilities.
21. The project sponsor shall execute a binding agreement which shall stipulate that
upon close of escrow of each residential dwelling unit in Sequoia Estates, developer
shall pay $15.0.00 to the City per daily trip end estimated to be generated by said
unit. Each unit is estimated to generate 10.0 trip ends per day. If the City
establishes a Major Facilities Traffic Mitigation Fee prior to close of escrow of. any
unit(s), the fee for said unit(s) and all subsequent units in this project thereafter be
either $150.00 per trip end or the Major Facilities Traffic Mitigation Fee, whichever
is in effect.
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CONTINUED CONSI'DERAT'ION
III. SONOMA GLEN, EAST SIDE OF MARIA NEAR YARBERRY, AP NO. 137 - 060 -01,
FILE NO. 3.417, 6.998 (gb). w
1. Consideration of revised architectural elevations for single - family units and
revised site plan, landscape plan, and architectural elevations for
condominium units for subdivision.
Co (Public hearing closed previously)
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Q The applicant, (Doyle Heaton, Kevin McCall) presented a brief update on this project and
answered questions.
U A motion, was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to
direct SPARC to place particular emphasis on the following five specific areas during their
evaluation of the detached single - family dwellings and clustered units in the Sonoma Glen
project:
COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY: Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes
CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes
Detached Units
1. An additional model shall be provided to provide a rear entry or detached garage.
Effort shall be undertaken to provide as many of, this additional model as possible.
2. Additional work shall be done to increase the architectural diversity between Plans
4 and 6 and to further differentiate Plan 5. In the event SPARC does not find that
adequate diversity has been provided, SPARC may require a second alternate
model be offered to replace Plan 4 or 6 (in addition to the additional model
required by condition 1.)
Clustered Units
1 Attempts shall be made to provide some architectural diversity between townhouse
clusters.
4. SPARC shall include the following in addition to its normal areas of review of the
condominium project:
a. ' Consideration of adequacy of private open space
b. Consideration of protection of privacy between units
C. Relationship between private roadways and single family lots. Specific
attention shall be given to unit type and siting to avoid impacts from
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automobile headlights shining into single family units- and to provide safe
automobile ingress /egress from the lots. Side entry garage units may be
required as deemed appropriate to prevent cars from backing out into
intersections.
d. Street trees provided at , a minim spacing of 20 to 30 feet on center.
5. Plans - submitted for SPARC review and approval shall meet the following
conditions:
a. Parking shall be limited to a single side of the street on all internal private
roadways or roadways widened in width to provide parking on both sides.
Signs indicating parking restrictions shall be provided, subject to staff r
approval.
d. The intersection of Ely Road and Sonoma Mountain Parkway shall be
consistent with the design for 'Sonoma Mountain Parkway Improvements,
subject to staff review and approval.
e. The emergency vehicle tum- around shall meet City standards.
IV. FAIRWAY MEADOWS, ELY BOULEVARD BETWEEN ADOBE CREEK AND
LAKEVILLE SQUARE APARTMENTS, AP NO. 017-040-50, FILE NO. 3.399, 6:956
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1. Consideration of revised creek enhancement plan.
(Public, hearing, closed' previously)
Applicant, Chuck McKee answered questions.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to
approve the proposed Adobe Creek Restoration 'Plan with specific direction to the
proponents to incorporate, p I rior to SPARC approval of the project, all provisions relevant
to the hydrologic aspects of the creek design .and maintenance, emergency access design,
permanent fencing design and location, and storm draiir "outlet relocation. Revisions to the
proposed language contained in the Management Plan as required by the City or other
reviewing agencies (as specified in Resolution 90 -135 for the Fairway - Meadows PUD Plan)
shall be completed prior to Final Map -- approval, and shall incorporate SPARC
requirements.
COMMISSIONER, WOOLSEY: Yes
COMMISSIONER READ: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes.
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C. A standard crosswalk /intersection treatment shall be provided in public
streets, subject to staff approval.
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COMMISSIONER BENNETI': Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes
CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes
ADJOURNMENT: 9:50 PM
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