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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes 05/24/19884 1 105 j i! PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION May 24, 1988 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :00 p.m. CITY; COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF. k PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Libarle,* Parkerson, Read, Sobel, Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Doyle STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate .Planner i *Cha APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes May 10, 1988 . were approved with a correction on page 3. Y PUBLIC COMMENT None. COMMISSIONER COMMENT Commissioner Sobel suggested video- taping Planning Commission meetings. CORRESPONDENCE Only regarding this agenda. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Bay Area Council Report; Council study session. COMMISSIONER's REPORT' None. READING OF APPEAL RIGHTS OLD BUSINESS Continued Public Hearings I. : WESTRIDGE, units 4 AND 5, "I" STREET, AP NO. 019 - 240 -04 AND PORTION OF 019- 401 -02 (Files 11.864, 3.373 and 6.868) . 1 106 1. Consideration of draft EIR. 2. Consideration of POD Prezone. 3. Consideration of Tentative Map for 177 single- family lots. The public hearing was continued from the Planning Commission meeting of May 10, 1988: SPEAKERS- Dick _ .Folla - 143 Westridge Drive - Slide show of 1980, 1983 flooding. J oseph Grubaugh - 307 Siininys' ope Avenue Flooding concerns. Clarence Gilar.di 1004 T Street = No .flooding problems until Westridge 1 -2 -3 were built; previous flooding estimates were low oak. trees., retaining walls, bridge were lost in flooding:; Thompson Creek water still floods property from existing Westridge 1 -2 -3. ' Tom Knudson - 410 Sunnyslope Avenue - Population projections not correct - too low; DEIR 'not adequate regarding flooding, additional runoff; proposed channelization of Thompson Creek is not legal.; DEIR should not be approved.; traffic impacts 'not fully explored; traffic analysis wrorig - underestimated commute traffic; level of service is unacceptable; sewage estimates underestimated.; archeological site needs more protection :; municipal services needs underestimated; Sunnyslope should be looked at at same time; public : hearings should be extended. Arthur Hagopian - Adjacent property owner - Questions regarding rainage;; EIR not clear on Thompson Creek drainage. Lee Stapleton 209 Sunnyslope - Sunnyslope Assessment District :should be extended to Westridge. Mike Karidis_ - 121 Round Court - 177 units proposed now. - •fewer in the past; stop signs have been added but pedestrian traffic is a problem on I Street; flooding serious problem._ Steve Brooks - 251 Sunnyslope Road - Traffic concerns; noise concerns; houses, very close to road,; air pollution concerns (fireplaces, cars, etc..) ; no General Plan compliance. ' Cliff Asbell - 216 Sunnyslope Avenue, - Too .much traffic now; 7th and G Street. - drainage pipes too small now; Sunnyslope Road and I Street only 5. feet at Kelly Creek - not adequate. Harold_ Moorehead. - 139 Westridge Drive - More people than EIR states; more • services needed when new units are built; flooding -concerns; respect for green belt between existing and future homes. Chuck L nthicum - Con;diotti Enterprises - Developer - Answered questions regarding density; has acquired more land options and has raised number of units since previous- proposal explained drainage plans; creek habitat can be enhanced; archaeological midden. will be protected;; does not think new channel should be created; wier.s would. diminish water speed; PG &E easement would remain; 'access to I Street; Assessment district needs to be formed; traffic will not be degraded. Malcolm Sproul - LSA Associates - Natu_ral. Resource. Management.' consultants - Described Thompson Creek. another channel is not feasible; creek revegetation program proposed. Kerr: Nielson - 19 Brookside Way - Road maintenance non - existent; traffic problems; flooding concerns.. Karen Mastretti 308 Westridge Place - Has water damage under house already. 2 - c��.;��; *:fit :fit'•. .��; > 10'7 Claron Werner - 203 Ridgeyiew Dri -ve, - Concerns regarding project - no comments. David Keller - 1327 I Street - Water level is very high in area; flooding concerns; traffic and population questions. Stever Nagle - 945 Sunnyslope Road - What are new drainage plans? Creek is at 'maximum capacity now. Larry Jonas - Halsey Avenue - Too much development for area; lots too small; should be at least R -1 10,000; Figure 13 - EIR - Sunnyslope and East 'of I Street may not have been included; S'unnyslope Road Assessment area storm drains will not work; custom homes, not more tract homes should be built. Michael Lennon - 312 6th Street - Traffic is already very bad in area; quality of life will degrade. John. Terrick - 2483_I Street - One access road not enough; should be road into area from D Street and into Westridge; I Street improved when Westridge I -2 -3 built., no proposal now; traffic already bad. Dora Alejos - 2757 I Street - No one maintains I Street area; concerns regarding flooding; traffic-. Cheryl Tennyson - 902 I Street - Traffic very bad on I Street; school overcrowding. Walt Frazer - .179 Westr Drive - population' assessment much too low: access to project not good; traffic concerns; I Street /8th Street traffic sign should not be removed; flooding will move to new areas; concerns regarding sewer capacity. Bonnie Bard - 126 Sunn hill Drive - EIR's were not adequate for Westridge 1 -2 -3'; 4&5 will also be inadequate. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to close the public hearing on the Draft EIR but to allow written comments and to continue the public hearings on the PUD prezoning and tentative map to the meeting of June 28th, 1988. (The Final EIR will be available at the June 28 meeting.) COMMISSIONER BEN,NETT - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ Yes COMMISSIONER SOBEL - Yes COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE* - Yes II. KWIK STOP, 806 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH, (north part of) AP NO. 006 - 050 -77, (File No. 1.583). 1. Consideration of EIQ. `2. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit for convenience market. Application was withdrawn by applicant. 3 108 C DR pT.�rr� 4 �V III. GAFFEY, PHOENIX THEATER, 201 E. WASHINGTON STREET, AP NO. 006- 362 -12, 21, (File No: 1..560,) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Conditional existing movie theater. Use Permit to add video games to The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Michelle Serrano - No place for teenagers to go in Petaluma. Horst Miku.s: - Owner Swensen'.s I'ce Cream, Keller2 Street - Does not object to theater opening but 'wants' adequate supervision; K elle r Street garage must be lighted. Judy Stedman - 700 D Street - :Phoenix Theater should be preserved as well as o' ering a place or teenagers to go. Jim Dyson - 31.6 Keller Street - In favor of project Conrad Glum - Petaluma Hotel - Noisy at night for hotel patrons,. - Ke_rr, Nielson 19 'Brookside Way - Wants this project to be approved, no I ther quality place for teens to go,. Bill Brou `htman - owner, Dodge City Arcade. - No problem with project; smoking should not be allowed per City Ordinance; what is future use of whole building? Jennifer Clapp. - 220 Walnut: Street - Petaluma needs this for teenagers. Amy Levin - Phoenix Theater should be open; no other place to go. Susan Procero - 406 Broadway - Wants theater reopened. Lance Brown - 330 Keller Street - Theater is local landmark,_ should be retained. Mike Pedersen - 224 Westridge - Phoenix Theater supervision is good - Tom Gaffey - applicant - Questions regarding conditions: Why only 15 games recommended`? Would like to- keep arcade open until 1 AM on Friday and Saturday nights; No smoking in arcade area; Answered questions. Ken Frankel_ - Theater, building owner - More .than 15 games should be allowed; wants to see project make: it. Hal Moorehead - 139 Westridge Drive - Thinks 25 video games should. be allowed. Police Chief Dewitt - Felt applicant and Police Department can work together well if problems develop. I ants reopening; no drugs or alcohol. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett 'and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to grant a conditional use permit subject to the findings and subject to the amended conditions listed below: COMMISSIONER B'ENNETT -- Yes COMMISSIONER D,OYLE _ Absent COMMISSIONER PARKER'SO;N - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes' COMMISSIONER SO'BEL Yes COMMISSIONER T.ARR - Yes COMMISSIONER LIBARLE* - Yes 4 ¢st 44 NM I Findings 1. The * proposed use, as .conditioned., will conform to the requirements and intent of the Zoning Ordinance., Municipal Code, and General Plan. 2. The proposed use, as _conditioned, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. 3. The findings and conditions adopted by the Commission for this particular use -are ,justified on substantial evidence in view of the whole record, presented both in writing and verbally. ;While Petaluma School District is not in session Sunday- Thursday 10:00 AM - 11 :00 PM Friday- Saturday 10:00 AM - 12 :00 Midnight i if the theater use is to remain open beyond these times, the applicant must prove to the Police Chief's and Planning Staff's satisfaction that the arcade can and.will be closed independently of the theater. 3. While the arcade is open on Friday and Saturday nights (i.e., past 7:00 PM), two outside security personnel shall be provided to patrol the environs. Their duties and performance shall be coordinated through regularly scheduled meetings with the Petaluma Police Department, to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police. 4. This use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission six months from date of initiation of the arcade use or at such time as the 'Commission determines review is necessary in order to preserve the peace, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood. At time of review, for which notice will be given pursuant to normal use permit ;procedures, conditions of approval may be added or modified, 'including review and possible limitation of hours of operation, number of arcade games,, and installation of bicycle racks. In the event that 'the arcade operates at this level in a manner satisfactory to the Police ;Department and for six months with no complaint unresolved in a 5 0) Conditions .'The The arcade shall contain no more than fifteen twenty (20) coin, slug, or token operated mechanical or video games; number may expand to co twenty -five (2;5) ninety (90) days after initiation . of video operation, subject to City staff approval { 2. The hours of operation of the arcade shall not expand beyond the following: While Petaluma School District is in session 'Sunday 10: 00 AM - 9: 00 PM Monday- Thursday 3:00 PM - 9:00 PM Friday 3:00 PM - 12 :00 Midnight Saturday 10:00 AM - 12:00. Midnight ;While Petaluma School District is not in session Sunday- Thursday 10:00 AM - 11 :00 PM Friday- Saturday 10:00 AM - 12 :00 Midnight i if the theater use is to remain open beyond these times, the applicant must prove to the Police Chief's and Planning Staff's satisfaction that the arcade can and.will be closed independently of the theater. 3. While the arcade is open on Friday and Saturday nights (i.e., past 7:00 PM), two outside security personnel shall be provided to patrol the environs. Their duties and performance shall be coordinated through regularly scheduled meetings with the Petaluma Police Department, to the satisfaction of the Chief of Police. 4. This use permit shall be reviewed by the Planning Commission six months from date of initiation of the arcade use or at such time as the 'Commission determines review is necessary in order to preserve the peace, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood. At time of review, for which notice will be given pursuant to normal use permit ;procedures, conditions of approval may be added or modified, 'including review and possible limitation of hours of operation, number of arcade games,, and installation of bicycle racks. In the event that 'the arcade operates at this level in a manner satisfactory to the Police ;Department and for six months with no complaint unresolved in a 5 reasonable period of time, then the total number of machines may increase automatically to twenty-five. See also Conditions 4 and 5.' 5. This Use Permit may be recalled 'to the Planning Commission for review at any time due to recurrent complaints regarding traffic congestion, noise generation or other operating characteristics which are not resolved by the operator of the facility within a reasonable time (the City will rely on noise standards outlined .in the General Plan) . In the event of violations of the Use Permit 'the City will rely upon the established revocation procedures spelled out in the Zoning Ordinance. 6. At least two trash receptacles shall be placed near the main doors, the exact location and design of which are :subject to staff approval. These receptacles should be regularly emptied when needed.. 7. Any change to existing signs or display area size, location, or configuration shall first be approved by the 'Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee. 8. Within 60 days of. issuance of this permit, the dilapidated' features of the building shall be repaired or refurbished including repairing the torn canvas marquee [awning and sanding and painting the southern door on Keller Street. Graffiti on the exterior walls and doors shall be continuously abated. 9. Building permits shall be obtained as required by the Chief Building Official prior to initiation of improvements. The project . sponsor shall comply with all requirements of the Fire Marshal,, . Chief Building Inspector, and Health Department. (As shown. on the tentative floor plan,. the arcade will not constitute a categorical change in use or occupancy as defined by the UBC and UFC`) . NEW BUSIN -ESS Public Hearing IV. RAJA DEVELOPMENT, CREEKVIEW COMMONS II, CORNER OF ELY BLVD. NORTH AND MON.ROE STREET, AP NO. 136- 111 -19, (File 6.890). 1. Consideration of 5 -lot Tentative Map ( - for four attached single - family dwellings and common area) . The public hearing was opened' and continued to the meeting of June 14., 1988. SPEAKERS Roberta Guderjahn - 1641 Creekview Circle - This item should' be continued - not properly noticed; problems with developer. T Ill PLANNING MATTERS V. PETALUMA COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT PROJECT. '1. Consideration of Draft EIR and °Draft Redevelopment Plan.. !2. Adopt resolution of redevelopment plan and findings of conformance with General Plan. A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to approve the resolution finding that the draft Redevelopment Plan is in conformance with the General Plan and recommending that the PCDC certify the EIR and adopt the redevelopment plan for the Petaluma Community Development Project. cc COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMISSIONER PARKERS_ ON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER SOBEL - Yes COMMISSIONER TARR - Abstain (possible financial conflict) COMMISSIONER LIBARLE* - Abstain (possible financial conflict) VI. ;TOPICS FOR JOINT PLANNING COMMISSION, SPARC AND CITY ;COUNCIL MEETING. ADJOURNMENT 11:04 PM i ATTEST: Warren a mons, Director Community Development and Planning 7 0