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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 10/10/2017Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 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, October 10, 2017 — 07:00 PM Regular Meeting DRAFT MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Chair Benedetti-Petnic called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT:Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Council Member Albertson, and Heidi Bauer. ABSENT: Richard Marzo, and Scott Alonso. 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 period Chair Benedetti-Petnic closed general public comment period Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 2 4. COMMISSION COMMENT A. Council Liaison —Chris Albertson Council liaison Albertson reported that at their 9/11/17, Council approved a new contract for the City Manager as well as a Corp yard project @ Technology & Telecom. At their 9/18/17 meeting, Council approved contracts for the City Clerk and City Attorney. On 9/25/17, Council had a workshop to discuss housing development fees. At their 10/2/17 meeting, they had a discussion on clean energy financing and programs as well as a discussion on cannabis regulations. B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Richard Marzo Commissioner Marzo was absent and no report was given. C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti-Petnic Chair Benedetti-Petnic reported that the Tree Advisory Committee met on 9/20/17 and discussed opportunities for tree grants. A subcommittee is exploring options of grants that are most appropriate for the City for projects such as getting seed money for a Tree survey. The Committee had a discussion of installing a plaque for the historical oak behind the Petaluma History Museum and reviewed street trees for the Northbank at Riverfront project and provided suggestions of species changes due to soil salinity. The Committee said farewell to committee liaison, Ron DeNicola who is retiring. He served the City for many years, was a very skilled Manager and was very supportive of the Committee. Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic D. Other Committee Comment Chair Benedetti-Petnic took a moment to acknowledge the losses that the County is experiencing due to the fires. She is personally proud of Petaluma for assisting with four evacuation centers and for the many citizens who are providing material goods and offering rides and their homes to evacuees. In the future, the Commission should address planning issues to plan infrastructure, communications and emergency preparedness. G i� ��Z�l►�i1►�i14"1 A. Planning Manager's Report Planning Commission Meeting of October 10,,2017 Page 3 Kevin Colin reported that at this point, staff does not have any items on the agenda for the 10/24 meeting, but he anticipates a few projects for the second meeting in November. Upcoming projects include: the McDonalds remodel, 259 Plaza North, a vacant lot near the mortuary, facade remodel at Washington Square, Sunnyslope II, Cedar Grove, and Riverbend Crossing. The North River Apartments project does not have a meeting date yet. The Lomas Annexation project is finally getting wrapped up for LAFCO submittal. Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, August 22, 2017 Minutes were approved without any changes. 7. CONSENT CALENDAR A. Northbank Residences at Riverfront Phase I — Decorative asphalt paving proposed at common driveway areas and increase in roof pitch of four homes approved for Phase 1. Project Location: 500 Hopper Street File Number: PLSR-16-0026 Staff: Emmanuel Ursu, Principal Planner Northbank Staff Report Attachment A- PC Resolution 2017-11 SPAR Phase I Attachment B - StreetBond Brochure Attachment C - Heater illustrations and roof/attic cross-sections Chair Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 4 Council member Albertson Mr. Colin Emmanuel Ursu, Principal Planner Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Bauer Mr. Ursu Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Ursu Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Ursu Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Ursu Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Ursu Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wol pert Mr. Ursu Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Gomez Chair Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 5 Motion: Approve the decorative asphalt pavement and roof pitch increase for Northbank Residences at Riverfront Phase I made by Council Member Albertson, seconded by Gina Benedetti- Petnic. Vote: Motion carried 4 - 1. Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Council Member Albertson, and Heidi Bauer. No: Bill Wolpert. Absent: Richard Marzo, and Scott Alonso. 8. PRESENTATION A. Zero Net Energy Presenters: Carolyn Glaton, Regional Climate Protection Authority Betty Seto, DNV GL ( Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd) Commissioner Wolpert Betty Seto, Head of Department, Sustainable Buildings & Communities, DNV GL ( Det Norske Veritas, Germanischer Lloyd) Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Seto Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Seto Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Seto Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Gomez Ms. Seto Commissioner Gomez Ms. Seto Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Seto Chair Benedetti-Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 6 Ms. Seto Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Seto Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Seto Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Bauer Ms. Seto Chair Benedetti-Petnic Ms. Seto Commissioner Wolpert Council member Albertson Commissioner Wolpert Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Doug Hughes, Chief Building Inspector Ms. Seto Commissioner Gomez Ms. Seto r 111 PilW A. Vickers Residence — Site Plan and Architectural Review for a project consisting of the construction of a new single-family residence, detached garage and associated improvements on a 0.3 acre vacant parcel subject to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance Chapter 16 — Hillside Protection. Project Location: 0 E Sunnyslope Road (Intersection of E Sunnyslope Road & Buckeye Court) File Number: PLSR-17-0006 Staff: Cailin Notch, Assistant Planner Vickers Staff Report Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 7 Attachment A - Vickers SPAR Resolution Attachment B - Plan Set Attachment C - Chapter 16 Hillside Protection Attachment D - Image of Colors and Materials Public Comment after packet distribution 10-03-17 Chair Benedetti-Petnic Cailin Notch, Assistant Planner Kurt Papstein, Applicant Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Mr. Papstein Council member Albertson Mr. Papstein Council member Albertson Mr. Papstein Council member Albertson Mr. Papstein Council member Albertson Mr. Papstein Council member Albertson Commissioner Bauer Mr. Papstein Commissioner Bauer Mr. Papstein Commissioner Bauer Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 8 Mr. Papstein Council member Albertson Ms. Notch Council member Albertson Ms. Notch Mr. Colin Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Papstein Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Papstein Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Papstein Commissioner Wolpert Council member Albertson Commissioner Gomez Dino Wilson, Petaluma resident, met with neighbors and discussed the plans. The neighbors liked the project and the fact that is a single story home. He provided signatures of neighbors that embraced the project. Jeffry Vickers, applicant Commissioner Gomez Mr. Vickers Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Notch Commissioner Wolpert Council member Albertson Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Notch Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 9 Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Colin Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Notch Commissioner Wolpert Chair Benedetti-Petnic Council member Albertson Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Gomez Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Colin Council member Albertson Chair Benedetti-Petnic Motion: Approve Site Plan and Architectural Review for Vickers residence at the intersection of E Sunnyslope Road & Buckeye Court (0 E Sunnyslope Road) made by Diana Gomez, seconded by Gina Benedetti-Petnic. Vote: The motion failed 2 - 3. Yes: Gina Benedetti-Petnic, and Heidi Bauer. No: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, and Council Member Albertson. Absent: Richard Marzo, and Scott Alonso. Commissioner Wolpert Lisa Tennenbaum, Assistant City Attorney Commissioner Bauer Ms. Tennenbaum Mr. Colin Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 2017 Page 10 Commissioner Gomez Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Vickers Chair Benedetti-Petnic Mr. Vickers Chair Benedetti-Petnic Commissioner Wolpert Chair Benedetti-Petnic 10. ADJOURN Next Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, October 24, 2017. The meeting was adjourned at 9:30 PM