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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 04/12/198806 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION April 12, 1988 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :10 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Parkerson, Read, Sobel, Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Doyle, Libarle* STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director . Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Jenny Cavanagh, Planning Technician *Chairman APPROVAL, OF MINUTES Minutes of March 22, 1988 were approved with a correction to page 19. PUBLIC COMMENT None. COMM °ISSIONER COMMENT - Commission appreciated having_ joint meeting with Council. COMMISSIONER REPORT None. CORRESPONDENCE :. Letters regarding Spahr appeal and Kwk Stop request for continuance distributed. Letter and petition from 2nd Street neighborhood distributed at evenin g. meeting of 4/11. DI'RECTO_R'S REPORT Corona /Ely Study, Report on Appeal` Bodega Vista II and &1c`Clure . Allotment system package available through Mike Moore. READING OF APPEAL RIGHTS 1 7® • 1 NEW BUSINESS I. SPAHR INSURANCE SERVICES, INC., 147 WESTRIDGE DRIVE, AP NO. 019- 420 -61. 1. Consideration of appeal to a home occupation permit denial by Zoning Administrator. i Speaker: Jim Spahr - 147 Westridge Drive - Answered questions regarding operations, described business. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Read to deny the appeal based on the findings listed below: COMMISSIONER BENNETT - No COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER SOBEL Yes r COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN LIBARLE - Absent 1. 1 Deny the appeal based on the following: a. Conditions necessary to grant a variance to Home Occupation ! Standards do not exist. b. The proposed business use does not conform to City Zoning Ordinance requirements. ' C. The proposed business use is not consistent with the intent, goals and policies of the City General Plan. d. The home occupation activities proposed constitute a use incompatible with the existing residential uses. This action requires the applicant to .comply with existing Zoning and General Plan Land Use Regulations in order to obtain a Home Occupation Permit. PUBLIC HEARINGS II. ; DENNIS METCALF, 731 PAULA DRIVE, AP NO. 006 - 050 -77, (File No. 3.379). 1 1. Consideration of EIQ . 2. Consideration of prezoning prior to annexation. Theipublic hearing was opened. N SPEAKERS: Dennis Metcalf - 731 Paula Drive - Other properties in area are zoned R -1 6.,500; requests 4 parcels per acre. Harry Schroder 736 :Paula - property surrounded by Sousa property and Metcalf projects - does not want high density surrounding his property. The public :hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Sobel. to recommend to the City Council approval of a Negative Declaration based on the findings listed below: COMMSSIONER COMMISSTON,ER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN LIB BEN:NETT - Yes DOYLE - Absent PARKERSON - Yes READ - Yes SOBEL - Yes TARR - Yes ARLE - Absent Findings 1. The proposed project, as recommended by staff,. is consistent with the applicable provisions of the General Plan and the Zoning "Ordinance. 2. The prezoning leading to annexation, as recommended by staff, is consistent with applicable State Law ('Government Code 35012) and Sonoma County LAFCO. 3. An Initial Study has been prepared and has determined that anticipated minor adverse impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated through incorporation of :specific mitigation measures at time of project site development. 4. The project will not, necessarily trigger growth- inducing impacts due to existing * development on the adjacent. properties and development restrictions as contained in current City policies.. A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to recommend prezoning of parcel B to R -1 10,000 and parcel A to R -1 2 based on the findings listed below: COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISrS'IO'NER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Yes DOYLE Absent PARKERSON - Yes READ - Yes SOB EL - Yes TARR Yes LIB ARLE - Absent 1. , 3 79 Findings: 1. :; The prezoning is in the best interest of the City of Petaluma. 2. The prezoning does not constitute an expansion of the existing Sphere of Influence or water service boundary line. 3. That the proposed prezoning is in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan. 4. That the public necessity, convenience and general welfare require or clearly permit the adoption of the proposed prezoning. III. KWIK STOP, 806 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH, AP NO. NORTH PART OF 006- 050 -77, (File No. 1.583). r 1,. Consideration of EIQ. Q 2; . Consideration of prezoning prior to annexation. Staff report will be presented on 4126. The public hearing was opened. i SPEAKERS: Fred Schram - 515 Walnut St. - Against Kwik Stop at this location; already i too much traffic. Lillian Jones - 515 Liberty St, - Too much traffic already; enough convenience markets. John Milliken - 9 Elm Circle - Mini- market was a use. not proposed when Payran Plaza was proposed; does not think mini- market should be at this site. Owner of proposed mini- market in general vicinity (already approved through conditional use permit process) . The public hearing remained to allow open, time for continued results to the h a traffic study Commission meeting of April 26 o be received. PLANNING MATTER IV. ;GENERAL DISCUSSION SESSION (if time allows). !1. Child Care Standards. :2. Traffic Mitigation Fees. '3. Tree Ordinance. !4. Treatment, improvement of creeks. j5. Streetscape. 6. Fences. 17. Historic districts. 8. View Corridors. ADSOURNmEN 8:35 PM. 4 e , PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL April 26, 1988 Tuesday, 7 :00 P.M. PETALUMA, CALIF. PLEDGE OF .ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Doyle, Libarle, * Parkerson, Read, Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Sobel STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner *Chairman APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 'Minutes of April .12, 1988 were approved with a spe ing correction. on page 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Questions regarding Country Club Estates. COMMISSIONER - COMMENT : None. CORRESPONDENCE Only pertaining to tonight's agenda. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Council feedback, Redevelopment area to be officially established by late June /early July, Westridge DEIR is available - public hearing scheduled for May 10. COMMISSIONER's REPORT None. READING OF APPEAL RIGHTS PUBLIC HEARINGS OLD BUSINESS I. KWIK STOP, 806 PETALUMA .BLVD. NORTH, (north part of) AP No. 006 - 0.50 -77, (File No. 1.581). 1 • �i The public hearing was continued from the April `12, 1988 meeting: SPEAKERS: Chris Hurtensen - 109 Rocca Drive - concerns regarding teenage 'hangout'; traffic; another convenience market is not needed in this area. I, I � I 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for convenience market. The public hearing was kept open and continued to the Planning Commission meeting of May 24, 1988 at the request of the applicant. NEW ;BUSINESS: II. 'GAFFEY - PHOENIX THEATER, (File No. 1.560) . a l. Consideration of EIQ. q2. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit to add video games. This ',.public hearing was opened and the item was continued per applicant's request to the Planning Commission meeting of May 24, 1988. r, III. CITY OF PETALUMA, ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS. C, .,1. Consideration of EIQ. °2. Recommendation to City Council regarding miscellaneous zoning ordinance text amendments. A verbal staff report was given and a public hearing was opened for each topic ". SPEAKERS- Speakers for Second Hand Goods Amendment r. Jim Schultz - Main Street Coordinator - No consensus on part of property owners for or against during his audit; definition of second hand goods store's needs to be clearer; suggests existing organizations be involved in drafting legislation. V P Bill �Brotemen - 2009 Willow Drive - Definitions need to be revised; legislation is not needed; used goods stores should have to go before Commission to obtain a license. Speakers for Industrial Parking Standards Bryant Monihan - 118 10th Street - questions regarding lot coverage; how will this 'affect large lots bought for future expansion? The public hearing was closed. i a] • Lei J TOPIC SETBACKS IN R -C ZONE A motion was 'made by Commissioner Doyle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend adoption of the amended setbacks in the R -C Zone. COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN LIB BENNETT - Yes DOYLE - Yes PARKERS.ON -- Yes READ Yes SOBEL - Absent TARR - Yes ARLE - Yes PROPOSED AMENDMENT = addition -- deletion 1. Amend R -C Zone as follows: 7 -603 Yard Requirement Any development iir- which -each iirdivrdlraP- dvi+eHi�n g- etzYrpica- a- p- arce} -of �arrc}- direei�q- frontiirg en -a- pp rb -lie- street shall provide the following yard: Front Yard -: Twenty (20) feet. Rear Yard: Twenty -five (25) feet. Side Yards: None except: 1. As provided in Section .24 -301 (corner lots 2. Wherever a side yard abuts property zoned R -1 � iro irked- en- arr�aterior' dot; such side yards all not be less than five (5) si- r -W feet Wherever a setback of less than 5 feet is provided a maintenance easement on adjoining property may be required by t Di rector . TOPIC: SETBACKS ON FLAG LOTS A motion was made -by 'b:y Commissioner Read and seconded, by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend adoption, of the Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding setbacks on flag lots as proposed. COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN LIB BENNETT - Yes DOYLE - Yes PARKERS'ON Yes READ - Yes, SOBEL - Absent TARR - Yes ARLE Yes 3 I' I I i PROPbS'ED AMENDMENT I - additions i - - -- deletions 1. Amend "Front Yard Exceptions and Modifications" as follows: G 24 -204 On a site which is not rectangular or approximately rectangular, or is a flag lot, the required front yard shall be computed in a manner prescribed by the �otring P�dmitristrator T- {Director of Community Development and Planning }. Inasmuch as p ossible, setbacks shall conform to the requirements of this Ordinance ghat pertain to the district in which the property lies and respect the established development pattern of the neighborhood h 2. Amend "Side and Rear Yard Exceptions and Modifications" as follows: C I 4 -306 On a site which is not rectangular or approximately rectangular, or is a flag lot the required side and rear yard shall be computed in a manner prescribed by the Zoning -- Aeltninistrator +'Director of Community Development and . Planning +. Inasmuch as P ossible, setbacks shall conform to the requirements of this Ordinance that pertain to the district in which the property lies and respect the established development pattern of the neighborhood 3. Amend Section 1 -203 (Definitions) as follows: Yard, Front. A yard extending across the full width of a site m easured between the front property line or street plan line or access easement and the structure closest thereto. The depth of a front yard is the minimum horizontal distance between the front property line or street plan line or access easement and a line parallel thereto on the lot touching any part of a structure other than parts herein s pecifically excepted. (Ord. 1 6/75). (See exceptions in Secticns 2 -306 24 -204, and 24 -306) . P 4 I N Yard, Rear. A yard extending' across the full. width of a ;site between the rear lot line and the structure closest thereto. The depth of a rear yard is the minimum horizontal distance between the rear property line and a line parallel thereto on the, lot touching any part of a structure, other than parts herein specifically excepted. (See exceptions in Sections 2- 306, 24 -204, and 24 -306) Yard, Side. A yard extending from the front yard to the rear yard, or from the front property line or street plan line or access easement where no front yard is provided to the rear property line where no rear- yard is provided. The width of the side yard is the minimum horizontal distance between the side property line and a line parallel thereto on the lot touching any part of a structure, other than parts herein specifically excepted. (Ord. 1175 6/75). (See exceptions in Sections 2 =306, 24 =204,, and 24 -306) TOPIC DAY CARE FACILITIES This item was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of June 14, 1988. (The public hearing was opened and continued without hearing any speakers on this item) . TOPIC RESIDENTIAL PARKING STANDARDS A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Doyle to recommend adoption of this amendment. COMMISSIONER B'ENNE_TT - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER SO,BEL - Absent COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN LIBARLE - Yes 61 I i h PROPOSED AMENDMENT I addition - - -- = deletion II N 1. Amend "Number of Parking Spaces Required" as follows: 20 -300 Single - Family Dwellings,? k -w- eonstrnetirnr- of-dweHing -zmits Co a shad- �mirxci�- �- spa��rhick- s�ll-�e �� irr- a- �- �.yar� -rn-- garage- �rrd -�- -space which-- maq- �e= tirrrcoverec�- acrd- -iir -the ;, driveway, -- with-- rivewaq--wrc�tlr -af p at- -least -- 20-- feet- -or- --&- 4engthrrof -at '! } east - -�8 -feet ;- -adegttate - -tv- pares -at mast - --2- -cars. New construction of dwelling units shall include 1 space p which shall be covered and two f I' additional spaces which may be open and located . in the driveway. Required existing covered parking h� facilities may be converted for into le living fa-e ity -ase quarters subject to the requirement that if the covered parking space is taken away G for a- -dwelling --unit living quarters r it be replaced by a parking space that is paved, and conforms to the exi9 Zoning Ordinance, and j , which may.. be uncovered. Dwellings, multiple. 1 75 one space which may be covered I' or open for each dweiRrrg - -inTA l e bedroom, studio or efficiency apartment, In no case shall a project R Provide an overall parking ratio of less than 1.5 spaces per unit I I 6 LUM V TOPIC FINDINGS FOR CONDITIONAL USES A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to recommend approval of this item as amended. COMMISSIONER BENN'ETT - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ Yes COMMISSIONER SOBEL - Absent COMMISSIONER 'TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN LIBARLE - Yes PROPOSED AMENDMENT :. = additions 1. Amend portion of "Conditional Use Permits" as follows: 26 -505 Findings The Planning Commission shall :approve a Conditional Use Permit, only when it has found in. writing that the proposed structure or use, subject to any conditions which it may have attached, will conform to the requirements and the intent of this ordinance and the Petaluma General, or E111 irornnentaPDesign -bans and that such use will not under the circumstances of the particular case constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. These findings shall be based on substantial evidence in view of the whole record to justify the decision. TOPIC SECONDHAND GOODS STORES A motion was made by Commissioner Doyle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend denial of the amendment as written. COMMISSIONER BENNETT Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERS.ON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER SO;BEL Absent COMMISSIONER TARR - No - Believes idea is worth considering. CHAIRMAN LIBARLE - Yes 1 7 i A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner Read '�to direct staff to seek additional information on this item. COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER �o COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER x COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER CHAIRMAN LIB BENNETT - Yes DOYLE No PARKERSON - No READ - Yes SOBEL - Absent TARR - No ARLE - No Note:' Motion was defeated. TOPIC INDUSTRIAL PARKING A mo was made by Commissioner Bennett Read ito recommend approval as amended. h COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Yes F COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER SOBEL - Absent COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN LIBARLE - Yes PROPOSED AMENDMENT 6 and seconded by Commissioner 1. Amend "Number of Spaces Required" (Section 20 -300) as follows: Manufacturing plants, research 1 for each 1.5 employees or testing laboratories, bottling on the maximum shift with -the plants, processing plants, and maxiTCxmrpersvinrel, or one additions - - -- - deletions e I ackaging plants. V ,P per 500 sq.ft. of gross floor area, or 35 spaces per acre of land in the parcel, whichever is greater • i . 8 Na MR 0 Wholesale establishments, warehouses service and maintenance centers, communication equipment buildings. Unspecified uses of buildings, structures or premises. 1 for each 1.5 employees on the maximum shift, or one space per 5.00 sq.,ft. of gross floor area, or 35 spaces per acre of land in the _parcel, whichever is greater. The number of spaces shall be fixed by the Zoning Adminis- trator (Director of Develop- ment and Planning) in accord- ance with the general purposes and standards herein. All new structures in industrial zones shall provide no less than 35 spaces per acre of land. 2. Add to "Standards for Off- Street Parking Facilities": 20 -413 Parking spaces required in industrially -zoned areas that exceed current employment needs may be iarrdbarAced reserved as landscaped area, subject to 'approval by the Planning `Director. 20 =4 -14 Parking stall size shall be determined by SPARC, 3. Add to "Off- Street Parking - General Regulations": 20 -,207 Planned. 'Districts Separate parking requirements may be adopted pursuant to Articles 19 and 19.5 for Planned Unit and Planned Community Districts. The more restrictive requirements of this zoning .ordinance: or the Planned. District regulations shall prevail. 0 9 .o LOAM P TOPIC RESIDENTIAL CARE FACILITIES j A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to recommend approval of this Zoning Ordinance amendment. COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER SOBEL - Absent COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN LIBARLE - Yes V PROPOSED AMENDMENT ii 1. Add to Section 1 -203 (Definitions) : Residential Care Facility A home licensed by the State which is regularly used as a "community care facility, health facility, care facility for the elderly, or alcoholism recovery facility (as defined by California Health and Safety Code)'; or facilities for the mentally disordered, handicapped persons, or dependent and neglected children (as defined by California Welfare and Institutions Code) . l.u. Small Residential Care Facility. A residential care facility serving M six or fewer persons. 2p: Large Residential Care Facility A residential care facility u! serving seven or more persons. 2. A to Permitted Principal Uses in R -1 Zone: 6' - 203 Small Residential Care Facility 3. Aidd to "Conditional Uses in R -1 Zone": 6, -408 Large Residential Care Facilities i� 4. Add to "Permitted Principal Uses in R -C Zone"- i 7L 202 Small Residential Care Facilities W 5. add to "Conditional Uses in R -C Zone": 77404 Large Residential Care Facilities h a 10 1 PLANNING MATTER IV. JANE HAMILTON, et al. (Metcalf) 1. Consideration of appeal of administrative decision regarding allowable uses in C -H zone. At the request of the neighborhood, this item, was continued to the Planning Commission Meeting of May 10, 1988, first .agenda item. V. GENERAL DISCUSSION SESSION 1. Traffic Mitigation Fees. 2.. Tree Ordinance. 3. Treatment, improvement of creeks. 4. Streetscape. 5. Fences. 6. Historic districts. 7. View Corridors. Commission consensus was to suggest these topics for possible. Council/ Commission joint session., ADJOURNMENT 9:15 PM. Attest: Warren Salmons, 'Director Community Development and Planning 11