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Home My WebLink AboutPlanning Commission Minutes 07/25/2017Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 1 City of Petaluma, CA City Council Chambers City Hall, 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Telephone 707/778-4301 / Fax 707/778-4498 E -Mail cdd@ci.petaluma.ca.us Web Page http://www.ci.petaluma.ca.us Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, July 25, 2017 — 07:00 PM Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER The meeting was called to order at 7:00 PM. 2. ROLL CALL Chair Benedetti-Petnic PRESENT: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Richard Marzo, Chris Albertson, Heidi Bauer, and Scott Alonso. ABSENT: Diana Gomez. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission will hear public comments only on matters over which it has jurisdiction. There will be no Committee/Commission discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three 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. Chair Benedetti-Petnic opened General Public Comment Aasiya Powell requested that the Commissioners consider that the Petaluma River is a slough when making decisions. As a slough, it has a purpose to filter the water and it needs to meander and fan out. Chair Benedetti-Petnic closed General Public Comment Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 2 4. COMMISSION COMMENT A. Council Liaison — Chris Albertson Council member Albertson reported that at their July 17th meeting, the Council considered a text amendment to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) that would require a Conditional Use Permit for establishing recycling yards. In addition, there was a recommendation to amend the Accessory Dwelling Unit resolution and Council accepted all planning commission recommendations with a minor change. On July 24th, Council had a workshop to discuss new tax revenue options and they asked staff to increase the Transient Occupancy tax by 2% and the property transfer fee from $2 to $4 per $1,000 of sales. Ms. Hines Council member Albertson B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Richard Marzo Commissioner Marzo reported that there was no PBAC meeting since the last Commission meeting. C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti-Petnic Chair Benedetti-Petnic reported that the Committee met last week but she was not able to attend. She asked if anyone was interested in helping with the tree advisory committee. They meet at 3:30 on Wednesday and the time of day is challenging for her. Commissioner Marzo Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic D. Other Committee Comment 5. STAFF COMMENT A. Planning Manager's Report Heather Hines, Planning Manager noted that the Accessory Dwelling Units and Recycling items heard at the July 17th Council meeting will be returning for their second reading at their August 7th meeting. At that same meeting, Council will consider the grading permit for Brody Ranch, an amendment to the demolition resolution and the Water Street Public Art Professional Services Agreement authorizing the City Manager to enter into a contract with Brian Gaugin. Ms. Hines anticipates that there will be no items for the August 8th Planning Commission meeting. Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 3 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Planning Commission/HCPC Meetings of Tuesday, June 27, 2017and Planning Commission meeting of Tuesday June 13, 2017. Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines 7. OLD BUSINESS N/A 8. NEW BUSINESS A. Nobmann Residence — Site Plan and Architectural Review for a project consisting of the merger of four existing parcels into one parcel and the subsequent construction of one new single-family residence subject to Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 16 (Hillside Protection). A Conditional Use Permit is also requested for fencing around the proposed tennis court up to nine feet in height. Project Location: 289 Sunnyslope Road File Number: PLSR-17-0033 Staff: Kevin Colin, Deputy Planning Manager Staff Report - Nobmann Residence Attachment A - Nobmann SPAR Draft Resolution Attachment A - Nobmann SPAR Conditions of Approval Attachment B - Nobmann CUP Draft Resolution Attachment C - Project Plans Attachment D - IZO Chapter 16 Attachment E - Arborist Report Attachment F- Tree Protection Specs Public Comments submitted after agenda packet distribution Kevin Colin, Deputy Planning Manager Commissioner Marzo Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Seth Nobmann, Applicant Jared Polsky, Architect, Polsky Perlstein Architects Chair Benedetti-Petnic opened the public comment period Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 4 Gail Luske lives on Morning Sun Drive on the east side of the proposed project. She stated that many of the pictures are out of scale and is concerned that the pool size too large for an Accessory Dwelling Unit. She stated that she has asthma and would like to make sure that the dust abatement is adhered to. She stated she would like to get the phone number of the noise controller since the posting is not accessible due to the steep grade. She noted that the construction for two years including Saturdays was asking a lot of the neighbors. Ms. Luske had concerns about the location of the tennis court being so close to her house and the maps did not show that detail. She is concerned that the grading of the project's slope may impact her slope and feels that an alternative spot should be considered. Jacqueline Guest, Petaluma resident, lives at the bottom of the driveway and would like to have more information about their very steep driveway since there was no discussion about it. Clifford Cole, Sunnyslope Road resident, is concerned about construction work on Saturdays. Chair Benedetti-Petnic closed the public comment period Ms. Hines Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 5 Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Bauer Mr. Colin Commissioner Marzo Mr. Colin Commissioner Marzo Mr. Colin Commissioner Marzo Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Alonso Mr. Colin Commissioner Alonso Mr. Colin Ms. Hines Commissioner Alonso Mr. Colin Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 6 Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Polsky Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Polsky Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Polsky James Lord, Landscape Architect, Surface Design, Inc. Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Lord Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Alonso Commissioner Wolpert Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Marzo Commissioner Bauer Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Alonso Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Motion: Approve Site Plan and Architectural Review with changes for the Nobmann Residence located at 289 Sunnyslope Road made by Chris Albertson, seconded by Richard Marzo. Vote: Motion carried 5 - 1 Yes: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Richard Marzo, Chris Albertson, Heidi Bauer, and Scott Alonso No: Bill Wolpert Absent: Diana Gomez Motion: Approve a Conditional Use Permit for proposed tennis court fence up to nine feet in height for the Nobmann Residence located at 289 Sunnyslope Road made by Chris Albertson, seconded by Richard Marzo. Vote: The motion failed 3 - 3 Yes: Richard Marzo, Chris Albertson, and Heidi Bauer Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 7 No: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, and Scott Alonso Absent: Diana Gomez Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic B. Cagwin and Dorward Corporate Office —Amendment to the Park Central Planned Community District to allow "Maintenance/Repair Service — Client Site Service" as a permitted use and Site Plan and Architectural Review for development of the currently 3.0 acre vacant parcel, including a 22,727 square foot building to house the office and landscape maintenance operations for approximately 100 employees. Project Location: NE Corner of Technology Lane & Telecom Lane File Number: PLMA-16-0013 Staff: Kevin Colin, Deputy Planning Manager Staff Report - Cagwin & Dorward Attachment A - MND Draft Resolution Attachment A - Mitigation Monitoring Report Program Attachment B - PCD Draft Resolution Attachment B - Exhibit A Park Central PCD Plan Attachment C - SPAR Draft Resolution Attachment C - SPAR Conditions of Approval Attachment D - Project Plans Attachment E - Ordinance 2203 N.C.S. Attachment F - Initial Study/MND Chair Benedetti-Petnic Kevin Colin, Deputy Planning Manager Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Chair Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 8 Commissioner Bauer Mr. Colin Commissioner Bauer Mr. Colin Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Mr. Colin Commissioner Alonso Mr. Colin Commissioner Alonso Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Steve Lund, Owner Cagwin & Dorward Commissioner Marzo Mr. Lund Commissioner Marzo Mr. Lund Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Bauer Mr. Lund Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Aasiya Powell, Petaluma resident, suggested that this entire area is a flood plain and she stated her concerned about flooding in the area and noted that many structures cannot handle the water. She noted that the Factory Outlets had mitigation conditions but still had flooding issues. The proposed building is too close to Schoenberger Park and that should be taken into Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 9 consideration. She also showed concern of the oil based equipment and its water run off being so close to the Petaluma River. Greg LeDoux, Architect Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. LeDoux Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Mr. LeDoux Council member Albertson Mr. LeDoux Council member Albertson Mr. LeDoux Council member Albertson Mr. LeDoux Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. LeDoux Council member Albertson Mr. LeDoux Chair Benedetti-Petnic Michael Hirshman, Eagle Lakeville Partners, current property owner Chair Benedetti-Petnic The public comment period was closed Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines Mr. Colin Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Bauer Mr. Colin Commissioner Bauer Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Planning Commission Meeting of July 25, 2017 Page 10 Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Marzo Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Alonso Ms. Hines Chair Benedetti-Petnic Motion: Approve adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration for the Cagwin and Dorward project located at the northeast corner of Technology Land and Telecom Lane made by Scott Alonso, seconded by Bill Wolpert. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0 Yes: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Richard Marzo, Chris Albertson, Heidi Bauer, and Scott Alonso. Absent: Diana Gomez Motion: Approve recommendation to the City Council to amend the Park Central Planned Commercial District to list'Maintenance/Repair Service — Client Site Service' as a permitted use at APN 005-040-055 made by Gina Benedetti-Petnic, seconded by Chris Albertson. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0. Yes: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Richard Marzo, Chris Albertson, Heidi Bauer, and Scott Alonso. Absent: Diana Gomez Motion: Approve Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Cagwin & Dorward Project Located at the northeast corner of Technology Lane & Telecom Lane made by Chris Albertson, seconded by Heidi Bauer. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0 Yes: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Richard Marzo, Chris Albertson, Heidi Bauer, and Scott Alonso. Absent: Diana Gomez Ms. Tennenbaum 9. ADJOURN Next Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, August 08, 2017. Meeting adjourned at 10:00 PM