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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/12/19913�0 REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL MARCH 12, 1991 7 :00 P.M. PETALUMA, CA COMMISSIONERS Present Bennett, Libarle, Parkerson, Tarr *, Thompson Absent Rahman, Woolsey STAFF: Warren Salmons, Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Jane Thomson, Senior Planning Technician Chairman MINUTES OF SPECIAL MEETING OF - FEBRUARY 25, 1991 AND REGULAR MEETING OF FEBRUARY 2b, 1991 were approved as .submitted. PUBLIC COMMENT: (15 minutes maximum). The Commission will hear public comments only on matters. over which they have jurisdiction. There will be no Co ore than five minutes to any individual. If more than, three per e chairman will allot no ummission discussion or action. The wish to speak their time will be allotted so that the total amount of time allocated to this agenda item will be 15 minutes. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: New Planning.Technician, Hans Grunt was introduced. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None. CORRESPONDENCE: None. APPEAL STATEMENT: Within fourteen (14) calendar days following 'the date of a decision of the Planning Commission, the decision may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or by any other interested party. If no appeal is made within that time, the decision shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk. The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant. f 36f NOTE: Italics = Additions Str{kever- = Deletions NEW BUSINESS PUBLIC HEARINGS I. McBAIL COMPANY, MEADOW PARK SUBDIVISION, AP NO.'S 137 - 170 -32 AND 137- 180 -28, FILE NO. 3.421 (tp). (� 1. Consideration of EIQ. 0) 2. Consideration of PUD Amendment. (This public hearing was opened and continued to the Planning Commission Meeting of April 9, 1991). U Q II. KALAM, 905 EAST WASHINGTON, AP NO. 007 - 361 -32 and 33, FILE NO. 91004(1 kt). 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of conditional use permit to allow a 2,900 square foot convenience market in Petaluma Town Plaza. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: John Hess - First Western Development /Project Developer (applicant spokesperson) - Did not want a large chain mini- market; wanted more control; market is willing to sell beer and wine only- suggested revised hours of operation as follows: 6AM - 12PM weekdays; 6AM - lAM (Friday and Saturday nights). Commission Discussion - Commissioner Libarle - Does the 7/11 on Lakeville sell alcohol? Is it 100 feet away from residence? Beer and wine, but. no hard liquor should be allowed. Commissioner Parkerson - Hours suggested by applicant are ok. Commissioner Bennett - Beer and wine sales ok, no hard liquor, hours ok. The public.hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to direct staff to prepare a negative declaration based on the following findings: COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY: Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER.BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Absent CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes 2 Fin • . 1. The use, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to, degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the, habitat of a fish or - wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 2. The use, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to achieve short - term to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals. 3. The use, as conditionally approved, does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. 4. The use, as conditionally approved, does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly. 5. The use is consistent with the General Plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to grant a .conditional use permit based on the findings and subject to the following amended conditions: COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY- Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Absent CHAIRMAN 'PARR :. Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes Fines 1. The. proposed mini market, as conditioned, will conform to the requirements and intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan. 2, The proposed mini market, as conditioned, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare-of the community. Conditions 1. Hours of operation shall be limited to 6 a.m. to 12 PM Sunday through Thursday and 6AVf to 1AM Friday, and Saturday. Hours to coincide with (proposed) video store hours. If video store hours,do not match late evening hours as stated above, hours of operation to be 6AM to 11 PM seven days per week 2. The sale of'beer and wine only ak- -oho} shall not be permitted until such time as the ABC has finished its review and granted a. permit. Atrpia €- ti - €he --a -ant -r ay a$ ply -t ©- amend- tlie- L-Jert t�- }r�clte- saes- a €- ale�hol: This use permit to allow sales of beer and wine only, no hard liquor. 3 363 3. The sale or rental of video tapes, and the placement of video or arcade games /machines shall not be permitted. 4. All work related activities shall take place indoors, except when goods are being delivered to and from the market. All deliveries are to take place at the rear entrance to the market, and are limited to the hours of 7 a.m. to "5 p.m. Monday through Friday. 5. No storage of any type shall take place outdoors. This includes but is not limited to newspaper boxes and magazine racks, sandwich board .type signs,- promotional material such as inflatable figures etc. 6. The market shall provide one sturdy, minimum 50 gallon size garbage container, to be located outside and in reasonable proximity to the front entrance doors. The 0 container shall be sheathed in hardboard siding painted Fuller O'Brien "Sanscrit" to match the building. Market owner to ensure that the trash. container will be emptied on ,a daily, if not more regular basis, and the area directly surrounding the market be (� kept clean and clear of trash, debris etc. Q 7. No signs may be erected on the building without issuance of a sign permit. Maximum square footage for signs is 101 sq. ft. 8. All trash, cardboard, etc..shall be disposed of in the dumpster(s) as provided on site by the property owner. 9. Planter boxes or in- ground landscaping shall be installed by owner outside storefront before a certificate of occupancy may be issued. Applicant shall submit drawings indicating size and location of planter boxes or in ground landscaping, in addition to types of plants to be used. Plants to be maintained by market owner. 10. Market shall be well lit after dark at both entrance doors (front and rear) for safety reasons. Lights to be angled so that doors and walkways are well lit, and so that glare is reduced and lights in no way affect neighboring properties. 11. The Community Development Department shall be notified of any operations changes, hours, delivery schedules, etc. 12. This use permit may be recalled to the Planning Commission for review at any time due to complaints regarding noise generation or other operating characteristics. At such time, the Commission may repeal the use permit or add /modify conditions of approval. III. QUAKER HILL DEVELOPMENT, CARER FARMS HIGHLANDS, EAST OF ELY BOULEVARD NORTH, PORTION OF AP NO.'S 136- 120 -05, 22 AND 23, FILE NO.'S 3.423, 6.106(pt). 1. Consideration of Rezoning from PCD to PUD for 32.54 acres. 2. , .• Consideration of PUD unit development plan for 54 detached single - family lots. 3. Consideration of Tentative Map .for 54 lots. 4. Consideration of Development Agreement amendment. 4 364 The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Van Logan - Quaker Hill Development, Applicant - No major problems, does not want to be restricted regarding grading in backyards (possibly precluding swimming pools); would like arborist to make recommendations regarding tree removal; rear entry garages difficult to design. Commissioner Parkerson Appreciates hearing developers comments regarding rear - loaded garages; might there be an opportunity to add a few more rear - garage units? Commissioner Tarr - Any chance for detached garage units? Any chance for alternative design opportunities? Commissioner Parkerson - Congratulations to developer on creation of rear garage units. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to recommend to the City Co p roninental deterininati.on that project specific impacts anticipated through the preparation and certification of the Corona Ely Specific Plan Environmental Impact Report have been adequately identified and mitigated through the adoption of specific conditions, of approval applicable to the proposed Cader Farms Highlands project; and to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed rezoning of that portion. of Assessor's Parcel Number 136- 120 -05, 22 and 23 associated with the Cader Farms Highlands project from P.C.D. to P.U.D., based on the following findings: COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSQN; Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Absent CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSOM Yes Findings 1. That the development plan, as conditioned, results in a more desirable use of the - * land, and a better physical environment that would be possible under any single :zoning district or combination of zoning districts. 2. That the plan for the proposed development, as conditioned, resents, a unified and organized arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in relation to adjacent and nearby properties and associated proposed projects and that adequate landscaping and /or screening is included if necessary to insure compatibility. 3. That the natural and scenic qualities of the site will be protected through the implementation of tree preser conditions of approval, and that adequate available public and private spaces are designated on the Unit Development Plan. 4. That the development of the subject property, in the manner proposed by the applicant and, conditioned by the City, will not be� detrimental to the public welfare, will be.in the best interests of , the City and will be in keeping with the. general intent W1 365 and spirit of the zoning regulations of the City of Petaluma and with the Petaluma General Plan. 5. That the PUD District is proposed on property which has a suitable relationshi to one or more thoroughfares Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Rainier Avenue to carry any additional traffic generated by the development. A motion' was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Cader Farms Highlands PUD plan for development of 54 detached single - family dwellings based on the findings set forth in the rezoning action and subject to the amended conditions listed below: COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY: Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes 0 COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes Q COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Absent (� CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes Conditions 1. All aspects of the proposed development plan are subject to review by the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee prior to application for Final Map including but not limited to: architecture, public and private landscaping, hadscape surface treatments, irrigation and fencing. particular emphasis shall be placed on SPARC review of the following: a. Development plan shall be revised to provide a substantial variety of setbacks; emphasis of design to provide garage location either canted to the front elevation, to -the rear of the house, or attached by a breezeway to simulate a detached garage. b. Unit architecture and individual site design, including building location, for compliance with the intent and requirements of the General Plan and Corona /Ely Specific Plan. C. Evaluation of streetscape landscaping in terms of conformance with the Specific Plan (view corridors etc.) Landscape plan . to provide appropriate street tree species (large and rural in nature). Street landscape plan shall specific irrigation, street signing, street lighting and mailbox details. d. Building envelopes and grading for lots #38, 42, 47 and 48 shall take into account the goal of preserving existing trees if deemed appropriate by an independent arborist. -I€ deemed- appr-opr3 -ate-b5�-S-AR£ -aid /-er- �4ty- sta€€ -a An independent arborist (selected by the City) may be consulted to provide direction and recommendations on tree removal and supervision during construction if trees are retained. e. Compliance of street luminaries, roof design and house color within 300 feet of the Urban Separator with the Specific Plan. L All conditions required per Tentative Map approval. r 366 g. Subdivision entry treatment in terms of adequacy for neighborhood delineation and 'identification. h. Strict limits on tree removal, grading and view preservation. i. Grading plan for minimization of grading. I Proposed treatment along the Urban Separator shall include the following specific requirements, to be ,performed by the developers, subject to review and approval by the Recreation and Parks Commission prior to Final Map: a. Transition zone, interface, with treatment equivalent to that approved for Kingsmill. b. Utilities (sewer and water) shall be brought across road /parking to urban separator property line and stubbed, location subject to determination of the Parks and Recreation' Director prior to Final Map. C. Parking along Street B, adjacent to urban separator, design and location subject to SPARC approval. 3. All landscaping and irrigation systems within the public right -of -way, street tree planting strips and landscape median /islands shall' be maintained by an Landscape Assessment District. through contract services, ,subject to approval of the City Council. Landscaping and irrigation systems within the .area shall be designed to standards acceptable to the City of Petaluma. Cost of formation of the required Assessment District ;shall be borne by the project proponent and. shall be paid at time of Final Map submittal. 4. The following concerns of the Police Department shall be addressed prior to issuance of building permits: a. Lighted house numbers shall be provided for each residential unit. b. Dead bolt locks shall be provided. c. Windows and sliding glass doors shall be provided with self locking tamper proof devices. 5. Timing of the .development and sales of the residential units is subject to City staff decision relative to Zone 4 Water System. and Sonoma Mountain Parkway completion. 6. PUD Development Standards shall be developed, subject to SPARC review and approval prior to Final Map, to include provisions for governing the following: a. Maximum lot coverage for principal dwellings and accessory uses and structures, definition, of specific minimum setbacks, per unit type if appropriate. b. Identification of options and /or .restrictions applicable to homeowner's for construction of either building additions, permitted detached; accessory structures or associated improvements (decks, patios, spas, etc.)'. Structural additions are permitted, and shall be contained within the building envelope, 7 3 G as defined within this PUD and set forth on the approved unit development plan and subdivision map. Design shall be in keeping with the approved PUD development plan, to staff review and approval prior to issuance of a development permit. Accessory structures shall be permitted, subject to development standards, prepared by the .developer and subject to SPARC review and approval, prior to Final Map approval. Accessory units shall be permitted, pursuant to applicable regulations within the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance. C. Standards for height, location and design of fencing, as well as maintenance and replacement provisions to conform to the approved PUD plan. (� d. Allowance for partial or full garage conversion, replacement of off - street covered parking. 0 e. Rebuilding and /or replacement of residential structures shall conform to the approved unit development plan. C) f. Accessory units shall be permitted, pursuant to applicable regulations within the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance. g. Grading limitations, particularly in rear yards, to address possible pool construction. 7. Project CC &R's, if prepared and recorded for this project, shall include reference to the PUD Development, Standards, and shall not include regulation of signs which is anymore restrictive than the Zoning Ordinance 'for R -1, 6500, subject to staff review and approval prior to Final Map approval. 8. Construction traffic shall be limited to use of Sonoma Mountain Parkway and Rainier Avenue for access to the project site. 9. Hours of construction activity on the Cader Farms Highlands site shall be limited to the hours of 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday (non- holiday). A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Cader Farms tentative map based on the findings and subject to the conditions listed below: COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY: Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Absent CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes Tentative Map Findings: 1. The proposed subdivision, as conditionally approved, together with provisions for its design . and improvement, is consistent with the General Plan and Corona /Ely Specific Plan objectives, policies, general land uses and programs. 368 2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development proposed, as conditionally approved. 3. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements therefore, as conditionally approved will not: cause substantial environmental damage, and no substantial or avoidable injury will occur to fish and /or wildlife or their habitat. 4. The design of the Subdivision, and the type of improvements proposed will not conflict with easement, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property-within the proposed subdivision. 5. The design of the Subdivision and the type of improvements proposed will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision. 6. The discharge of. waste from-the proposed subdivision into the existing community sewer system will not result in violation of the existing requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. Tentative Map Conditions 1. The requirements noted in the City Engineer's letter shall be incorporated into the project. 2. The tentative map shall be subject, to review and approval of thei Site Plan and Architectural with emphasis is as contained o ttee, concurrently with. the PUD unit development chi ith a in the PUD unit development plan conditions of approval. 3. Per the requirement of the Fire Marshal, fire hydrants shall be placed to approval. of Fire Marshal (total of 12 hydrants are anticipated to be required. 4. The subdivider shall comply with requirements of the public utility agencies and the City Department of Public Works, prior to Final Map approval. ' 5. Street names shall be subject to .approval of the Petaluma Street Naming Committee prior to Final Map approval. 6. All landscaping and irrigation systems within the public right -of -way, street tree planting strips and landscape islands shall 'be maintained through an Assessment District, subject to approval of the City Council. Landscaping and irrigation systems within the public right -of -way, shall be designed to standards acceptable to the City of Petaluma. Cost of formation of the required Assessment District shall be borne by the project proponent. If special street 'lighting standards are utilized, street lighting operations and maintenance shall be incorporated into the Landscape /Lighting Assessment District, subject to staff determination prior to Final Map approval. 7. The Tentative Map shall be amended prior to submittal for Final Map review and approval to reflect all applicable modifications required under the PUD Conditions of Approval. Said map amendment shall meet specifications of the City Engineer and Community Developer Director and shall also incorporate any SPARC conditions of approval pertinent to the map. 7 8. A grading plan shall be proposed to reflect minimum grading and retention of the natural gentle slope of the site, to all extent possible, subject to SPARC review and approval. 9. This development shall be subject to all appropriate development fees, and on and off =site improvement as set forth within the adopted Development Agreement or any subsequent amendment thereto. A motion was made by. Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Thompson to recommend to the City Council approval of a Development Agreement Amendment to provide for 1) Incorporation of all conditions of approval for the Cader Farms Highlands project, and 2) Inclusion of current development fee schedule, including the Traffic Impact Fee. Q COMMISSIONER WOOLSEY: Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes U COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Absent CHAIRMAN TARR: Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Yes COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes ADJOURNMENT: 8:00 PM. min0312 /pcmin3 369 10