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Planning Commission Minutes
Tuesday, February 13, 2018 — 07:00 PM
Regular Meeting
DRAFT MINUTES
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Benedetti-Petnic called the meeting to order at 7:00 pm.
2. ROLL CALL
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PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Richard Marzo, Council
Member Healy, Scott Alonso, and Heidi Bauer.
ABSENT: None.
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 and, seeing no speakers, closed the general public comment
period.
4. COMMISSION COMMENT
A. Council Liaison — Mike Healy
Council member Healy reported on the February 5th Council meeting noting that they had a
mid -year budget review and a discussion on the connector undercrossing. On February 12th,
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Council had a Housing workshop where the focus was on requests for Just Cause eviction. The
Council did not support this particular policy but were interested in the importance of
affordable housing.
B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Bill Wolpert
Commissioner Wolpert noted that the February Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee meeting was
cancelled.
C. Tree Advisory Committee — Gina Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Benedetti-Petnic noted that the Tree Advisory Committee did not meet in January and
their next meeting will be on February 20th.
D. Other Committee Comment
Commissioner Alonso inquired on the public noticing requirements for Planning Commission
meetings and questioned how to get a better response for public participation and comment.
Eric Danly, City Attorney
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Danly
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Wolpert
Mr. Bradly
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
5. STAFF COMMENT
A. Planning Manager's Report
Geoff Bradley, Interim Planning Manager reported on items being brought to upcoming
meetings including the Oaks at Sunnyslope project and an item to amend the Implementing
Zoning Ordinance. He mentioned that staff is working on a large plan check submittal for the
Brody Ranch project and reminded the Commission to email Evelyn if there are any planned
absences for future meetings.
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Bradley
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
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Mr. Bradley
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Bradley
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of Tuesday, January 23, 2018
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
The meeting minutes were approved as submitted.
7. OLD BUSINESS
N/A
8. NEW BUSINESS
A. Text Amendments to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance. Zoning Text Amendments to
Section 4.030 (Allowable Land Uses and Permit Requirements)and Chapter 28 (Glossary) of the
Petaluma Implementing Zoning Ordinance to accommodate Commercial Cannabis Businesses in
Business Park (BP) and Industrial (1) Zones.
Project Location: Citywide
File Number: N/A
Staff: Ingrid Alverde, Economic Development Manager
Staff Report - Text Amendments, Cannabis
Attachment A - Resolution
Attachment B - Redline IZO
Attachment C - Cannabis Ordinance
Attachment D - Commercial Cannabis Regulations
Attachment E - Cannabis Business Map
Ingrid Alverde, Economic Development Manager
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Wolpert
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Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Commissioner Bauer
Ms. Alverde
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Alverde
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Alverde
Council member Healy
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Mr. Danly
Ms. Alverde
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Danly
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Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Danly
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Danly
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Wolpert
Mr. Bradley
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Wolpert
Mr. Bradley
Commissioner Alonso
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Wolpert
Ms. Alverde
Mr. Danly
Mr. Danly
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Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Alonso
Ms. Alverde
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Alverde
Council member Healy
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Gomez
Ms. Alverde
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Alonso
Mr. Danly
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Chair Benedetti-Petnic opened public comment period
Chair Benedetti-Petnic opened public comment period
Commissioner Wolpert
Commissioner Marzo
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Danly
Council member Healy
Motion: Approve Recommendation to the City Council (with revisions) to amend the Text
of the Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 4.030 (Allowable Land Uses and
Permit Requirements)and Chapter 28 (Glossary) to accommodate Commercial
Cannabis Businesses in Business Park and Industrial Zones subject to Chapter
10.15 or the Petaluma Municipal Code, Petaluma Commercial Cannabis Permit
Regulations, and other applicable law. made by Council Member Healy,
seconded by Richard Marzo.
Vote: Motion carried 7 - 0.
Yes: Diana Gomez, Gina Benedetti-Petnic, Bill Wolpert, Richard Marzo, Council
Member Healy, Scott Alonso, and Heidi Bauer.
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B. Free Range Miniature Golf Center. Site Plan and Architectural Review for exterior site
improvements for an 18 -hole outdoor miniature golf course and a Conditional Use Permit to
operate "Commercial recreation — Indoor" and "Commercial recreation — Outdoor" uses within
the Commercial 2 (C-2) zoning district. On-site parking and landscaping improvements are also
proposed.
Project Location: 5101 Montero Way
File Number: PLMA-17-0007
Staff: Aaron Hollister, Senior Planner
Staff Report - Free Range Mini Golf
Attachment A - Conditional Use Permit Resolution
Attachment B - Site Plan and Architectural Review Resolution
Attachment C - Applicant Project Narrative
Attachment D - Project Plan Set
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Aaron Hollister, Senior Planner
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Commissioner Marzo
Mr. Hollister
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Hollister
Commissioner Gomez
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Commissioner Gomez
Mr. Hollister
Council member Healy
Mr. Hollister
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Council member Healy
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
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Mr. Hollister
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Hollister
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Hollister
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Commissioner Bauer
Mr. Hollister
Commissioner Alonso
Mr. Hollister
Commissioner Alonso
Mr. Bradley
Commissioner Wolpert
Mr. Hollister
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Hollister
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Kelly Blaire, applicant
Commissioner Marzo
Ms. Blaire
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Commissioner Alonso
Ms. Blaire
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Ms. Blaire
Chair Benedetti-Petnic
Mr. Bradley
Chair Benedetti-Petnic