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Q REGULAR MEETING JULY 23, 1991
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS 7:00 P.M.
CITY HALL PETALUMA, CA
COMMISSIONERS: Bennett, Libarle *, Nelson, Parkerson, Rahman, Tarr, Thompson,
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Jane Thomson, Senior Planning Technician
* Chairman
MINUTES OF MEETING OF JULY 9,1991 were approved as written.
PUBLIC COMMENT: None
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: None
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: ' Commissioner Parkerson asked what impacts could be
expected to D Street Bridge during East D Street repaving.
CORRESPONDENCE: One letter regarding Sutton Appeal; 4. letters (1 in support, 3 in
oppositiori) to Boys and Girls Club project.
APPEAL STATEMENT: Was read.
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NEW BUSINESS:
PLANNING MATTERS
I. ELECTION OF OFFICERS.
1. Chairman - Commis_ sioner Libarle (nominated by Commissioner Parkerson
and seconded by Commissioner Thompson).
2. Vice - Chairman - Commissioner Parkerson (nominated by Commissioner
Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Rahman).
3. S'PARC Representative - Commissioner Parkerson for the balance of
1991 /Commissioner Thompson beginning in 1992 (nominated by
Commissioner Tan and seconded by Commissioner Bennett).
PUBLIC HEARINGS:
II. SUTTON, 205 TAHOLA, AP NO. 005-201-28 akt).
1. Consideration of appeal of revocation of home occupation permit for a
mobile auto /marine consultation and repair business.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Roger and Lynn Burkhardt - 209 Tahola - nei hbors of appellant = no noise; Suttons are
wonderful neighbors; work from mobile unit brown pick -up); honest neighbors; cannot
confirm that any work has been performed at 205 Tahola.
Debra Colemeyer - 201 Tahola 201 Tahola - neighbor; fixes cars in customer driveways,
not in Mr. §u
utton driveway; no problems, good neighbors.
Jason Hill 1653 Wyonoochee - Mr. Sutton worked on car at 205 Tahola. - unhappy with
work.
Jeff Sutton - Appellant - answered ,questions regarding any work performed at his home;
does business with many Petaluma businesses; some people did not pay their bills and are
now complaining about his business; does not do work at his address.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Thompson and ;seconded by Commissioner Nelson
to uphold the appeal due to a lack of evidence that work has been performed at 205
Tahola.
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER KENNET 7: No
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
C0MMISSIONER `TARR: Yes
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
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III. BOYS AND GIRLS CLUB, 426 8TH STREET, FILE NO.'s GPA91001, REZ91008
(M).
1. Consideration of a Negative Declaration of environmental impact related to
the following actions:
2. Consideration of a General Plan Amendment from Public Institutional to
Urban Diversified. (5.1 to 10 du /ac), a portion of 426 8th Street (AP No. 008 -
294 -14), and from Urban Standard (2.1 to 5.0, du /ac) to Urban Diversified,
properties located at 410, 414, 416 and 418 8th Street and 801 and 803 "F"
Street (AP No. 008- 294 -5, 7, 13, 15, 16).
co 3 Consideration of a Rezoning from R -1 6500 (One Family Residential) to RC
M (Compact Single Family Residential) properties located at 414, 416, 418 and
0 426 8th Street (AP No. 008- 294 -05, 7, 8, 13, 14 (portion)).
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SPEAKERS:
Debbie ',Sturgis - 1100 G Street supports Boys and Girls Club but urged denial of this
rezone /GP Amendment because use of area is already heavy; vacant property should be
developed for park /play area; submitted a letter urging denial.
Mike De'Sanctis - 823 G Street - Traffic is already too heavy; driveway next to pool as
proposed, is unsafe due to lack of sight distance.
Marge IIodaVv - 1100 F Street - has been a 25-year resident of neighborhood; there is
already too much traffic; safety of the many children walking to and from Boys and Girls
Club should be considered.
Dave Groves - 809 F Street - neighbor of Boys and Girls Club backing onto property line;
does not seem like a logical place to build residences (especially rentals); would not like to
see anything built on this property.
Mike Maddin ' 810 F Street - Against rezoning, especially multiple - family residences;
property 'should become part of McNear Park; should be used to further develop Boys and
Girls facility.
Alan Anspach - Executive Director of Boys and ,Girls Club (for last 8 years); 2 immediate
neighbors are in ' support of project; traffic problems already exist - when new Boys and
Girls Club site opens, traffic will be reduced; many options were discussed with neighbors.
Dick Lieb - 1 Bodega Avenue Representatives of Boys and Girls Club have spoken with
City Recreation Directors in the past - the City does not have a use for the property; a
duplex project would be low -key - not a high traffic generation project; there is a possibility
of 3 units for this site.
Marge H_odany_ - 1100 F Street member of McNear Park Neighborhood Association; will
other parcels adjacent to property in _question also have the capability of building more
units if this rezone natse0 (AnSwPr - _ question
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Commission Discussion
Commissioner Tarr - not comfortable with rezoning - traffic will be intensified in this
neighborhood.
Commissioner Parkerson - because of tonight's comments, other uses should be explored
(i.e. outdoor play area, off - street parking); additional residences should not be added;
rezoning should be denied.
Commissioner Bennett - Rezoning /GP Amendment should go ahead.
Commissioner Rahman - Has City considered parking lot or some other use for this lot?
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Director Salmons - -would not make economic sense for the City to. purchase this property;
R- 15,000 zoning district could be used which would limit development to two units.
Commissioner Nelson - Concerns of neighborhood need to be weighed against needs of
Boys and Girls Club; suggest limitation to two units.
The public hearing was closed.
A.motion was made by °Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Conunissioner Rahman to
recommend to the City Council adoption of ,a Negative Declaration based on the following
findings:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARBERSON: No
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR:. No
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE Abstain
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
Findings
1. The project 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 selfsustaining levels. , threaten to eliminate a plant or
animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endan ered
p lant or animal ,or` eliminate important examples of the major periods of California
history, or prehistory because the project site is located in an already urbanized area.
2. The,project does not have the potential to achieve short -term to the disadvantage of
long-term, environmental goals.
3. The. project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively
considerable.
4. The project does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial .
adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
5. The ro'ect is consistent with and further promotes the objectives, goals, and
policies of the General Plan, Land Use and Housing elements to encourage "in- fill"
development.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Thompson
to recommend approval to the City Council of a General Plan Land Use Designation
Amendment from Public Institutional to Urban Diversified .(5.1 to 10 du /ac) for a portion
of 426 8th Street (AP No. 008- 294 -14), and from Urban Standard (2.1 to X5.0 du /ac) to
Urban Diversified, for properties located at 410, 414,, 416 and 41& 8th Street and 801 and
803 T" Street (AP No. 008- 294 -5, 7, 13, 15, 16), based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: No
COMNIISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER;RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR: Yes (supports
through R- 15,000 zoning)
General Plan Amendment with limited density
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CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Abstain
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
Findings;
1. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest
of the General Plan because the site is near other "Urban Diversified" areas and is
well within the Urban Limit Line, and the relatively small increase in development
potential resulting from the change will not impact the* overall growth and
development pattern for the area.
2. The proposed General Plan Amendment will support the General Plan policy of
limiting "sprawl" by encouraging "in- fill" development in already urbanized
neighborhoods.
3. The proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest because it
represents the best and highest use of the land and will support the General Plan,
Housing Element. objective of providing a variety of housing opportunities for the
residents of Petaluma.
4. The potential impacts of the proposed General Plan Amendment have been
determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare because
potential visual impacts of any additional multi -unit development can be mitigated
through Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee(SPARC) review.
5. The proposed General'Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with the
applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California
Environmental Quality Act(CEQA). The addition of any dwelling units to the
existing single family .homes or the development of a small multiple unit project, on
the vacant Boys and Girls Club land would be exempt from processing under CEQA
but would require SPARC Approval.
6. The proposed General Plan.Amendment will correct the inconsistency between the
existing zoning designation and the actual development at 410 Eighth Street and 801
and 803 "F" Street.
A motions was made by Commissioner Thompson and seconded by Commissioner Bennett
to recommend to the City Council rezoning from R -16500 (One Family Residential) to RC
� Compact Single Family Residential) pro erties located at 414, 416, 418 and 426 8th Street
AP No. 008- 294 -05, 7, 8, 13, 14 (portion), based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: No (not proper planning)
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR: No
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Abstain
(THIS MOTION FAILS BECAUSE A "SUPER - MAJORITY" IS NECESSARY ON A
REZONING MOTION.)
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Findings
1. The proposed Rezoning is in .general conformity with the General Plan and will
achieve consistency between the zoning and the proposed "Urban Diversified" land
use designation.
2. Because the site is adjacent to sites already developed with duplexes, the proposed
change will result in a logical continuation of the higher density residential area.
3. The proposed zoning will allow more flexibility in development design of the vacant
portion of the site.
4. Public necessity, convenience, and general welfare clearly permit the adoption of
the proposed amendment.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr to rezone this property to R -1 5,000 - the
motion failed due to lack of a second motion.
IV. CITY OF PETALUMA, GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS, FILE NO. GPA91003
(WS)
1. Consideration of a Negative Declaration of environmental impact related to
the following action:
a. Consideration of a General Plan amendment to the Urban Limit Line
to include a 33 acre parcel off of .East Washington Street adjacent to
the Petaluma Municipal Airport (AP No. 136- 070 -19) and designation
as Urban Separator.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Rod Metzler Empire Golf - Fee structures and controls are contained in the golf course
lease; play by area high schools will be welcomed.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Thompson
to approve a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMIVIISS�IONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMMISSIONER .TARR: Yes
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
—Findings
1. The project, as conditioned, does not have the ;potential to degrade the quality of
the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause
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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 project, as :conditioned, does not have the potential to achieve short -term to the
disadvantage of long =term, environmental goals.
3. Tle project, as conditioned, .does not have impacts which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable.
CO 4. The project, as conditioned, does not have environmental effects which will cause
(7) substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or indirectly.
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5. The project is consistent with and further promotes the objectives, goals, and
policies of the General Plan.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Bennett
to recommend to the City Council approval of the General Plan Amendment to include the
33 -acre parcel (Assessor Parcel Number 136 - 070 -19) within the Urban Limit Line and
designate it as Urban Separator based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER NELSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Yes
COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Yes
COMMISSIONER RAHMAN: Yes
COMM18SIONER TARR: Yes
CHAIRMAN LIBARLE: Yes
COMMISSIONER THOMPSON: Yes
Findings:
1. The proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest to provide -for
public recreation opportunities and ensure compatibility with airport operations.
2. The proposed amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest of the General
Plan and any implementatiori programs that may be affected.
3. The potential impacts of the proposed amendment have been assessed and have
been determined not to be detrimental to the public health, safety or welfare.
4. The proposed amendment has been processed in accordance with the applicable
provisions of the California Government Code and the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
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