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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/23/1988MINUTES PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION August 23, 1988 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7:00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUIyIA, CALIF. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE.-TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Cavanagh, Doyle, Libarle, Parkerson *, Read', Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.. STAFF: Warren. Salmons, Planning, Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner *Chairman APPROVAL OF MINUTES :. Minutes of August 9, 1988 were asked to be researched and' resubmitted at the August '3.0 meeting. PUBLIC COMMENT Greg Smith - 635 Baker St. - felt parking for DeSchmire Restaurant should be paved at both lots. COMMISSIONER COMMENT None. CORRESPONDENCE Only pertaining to this agenda. DIRECTOR''S_ REPORT Mr. Salmons will attend the APA Growth Management Session in San Diego. COMMISSIO'NER's REPORT None. READING OF APPEAL RIGHTS Read by staff. 1 B Continued Consideration: I. ; WESTRIDGE UNITS 4 &5., "I" STREET, AP NO. 019 - 240 -04 and portion of 019- 401 -02 (Files 11.864, 3.373 and 6.868) . 1. Consideration of PUD, Prezone and Tentative Map for 177 . single- family lots (public hearing was opened and closed July 12, 1988). In attendance: Chuck Linthicum - Applicant - Answered questions regarding status of the project; felt a 60 day delay would allow the project to move forward quickly. .,A continuance was requested by applicant and was granted. Meeting was rescheduled with renoticing to Planning Commission meeting of November 22, 1988. NEW 1BUSINESS Public Hearing II. ''PACCIORINI, 704 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH, AP NO. 006 - 051 -28, (File 1.602). 1 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit to legalize non - conforming use for, and allow expansion of, an auto body repair shop. The applicant has withdrawn this proposal. III. MARCELLUS PREZONING, 984 BODEGA AVENUE, AP No. 019 - 070 -41, (File 3.362A) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration for prezoning of a two -acre parcel to R -1, 20,000. The ,public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Tom' Nowak - 982 Bodega Avenue -: Long range plan for this area should be drone; excessive traffic noise, etc., road extension will cause loss of open; areas; drainage problems have not been addressed; how can access be gained for a driveway? Roses Nowak- 982 Bodega Avenue Traffic very heavy already onto Bodega; drainage major concern; also road maintenance responsibility. 2 mm� Joe Billing - 240 Paula Lane .Feels the same as the two previous speakers; traTFITproblems already exist`) density too high. Ace M'arcellus - Applicant - Traffic problems may be alleviated by this project;; drainage is not a problem. ' The public hearing was closed. .A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to recommend to thei City Council approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the findings listed below. COMMISSIONER BENNETT - ABSENT COMMISSIONER CAVANAG'H YES COMMISSIONER DOYLE ABSENT COMMISSIONER LIBARLE _ YES COMMISSIONER READ - NO - because of Finding #4 COMMISSIONER TARR - YES CHAIRMAN PARKERSON - NO - All concerns are not satisfied. Findings 1. The proposed "project is consistent with the applicable provisions of the General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. 2. The prezoning leading to a future annexation. is consistent with applicable State law ('Government Code 35012) and Sonoma County LAFCO. 3. An initial study has bee_ n prepared and has determined, that anticipated .adverse impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated through 'incorporation of specific mitigation measures set forth herein. 4. The .project will not necessarily trigger growth - inducing impacts due to the restrictions on the use of subject and adjacent- properties as contained in current City policies regarding development in the vicinity of the site. 5. The identified impacts concerning traffic and emergency vehicle access will be lessened to an acceptable level by provision of .improvements as .required by the Fire Marshal: a. Provide fire hydrants each 300 feet.. b. Provide access road minimum twenty feet (20 in width and thirteen :feet six inches (13' - vertical height, unobstructed all weather, hard surface, with a turn' - around. 6. The identified impacts concerning public access will. 'be mitigated through dedication of public right -of - way at time of land division and 1 or development . 7. The identified impacts concerning, storm drainage and sanitary sewer facilities will be mitigated by extension and /or improvement of existing M 4me facilities, and the participation in payback agreements, as required and subject to approval of City staff, as a condition of any development or land division. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Libarle to recommend to City Council prezoning AP NO. 019 - 070 -41 (984 Bodega Avenue) to R -1, 20,000 based on the following findings listed in the staff 'report. COMMISSIONER BENNETT - ABSENT COMMISSIONER CAVANAGH- YES COMMISSIONER DOYLE - ABSENT COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - YES COMM" ISSIONER READ — NO - Should be a cohesive plan for the area. COMMISSIO'N.ER TARR -YES CHAIRMAN PARKERSON NO - Environmental concerns in area need to be satisfied. Findings 1. The prezoning is in the best interest of the City of Petaluma. 2. The prezoning shall 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. 5. ,That the incorporation of mitigation measures to address identified .environmental impacts will insure that the prezoning and subsequent 'annexation occurs consistent with City Standards. PLANNING :MATTERS IV. TREE PRESERVATION - DISCUSSION OF POSSIBLE TREE PRESERVATION ORDINANCES. General Commission discussion: Who has liability if tree falls and does damage after City has denied tree removal? City does not want to become involved in private disputes over trees. This is not a tree ordinance proposal - only an item for discussion. Hesitation to enact a tree ordinance. Should a fee be charged to obtain a permit? People in Petaluma should be more aware of tree preservation. 4 r • /i • City's" policy regarding trees on public property needs reworking. Staff to bring City tree ordinance covering public areas to Commission for discussion". V. TOUR LIST (TOUR DATE: TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 20th, 3PM). Discussion of tour route. It was : felt that all projects could be seen on an approximately 3 hour trip. All Commissioners are scheduled to attend.. VI. DISCUSSION OF 'DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME POLICIES AND PROCEDURES. Bill Cox from. Fish and Game, will speak at the September 27, 1988 Planning Commission .meeting. A representative from Sonoma County Water Agency will be scheduled for the same meeting if possible. A "Xeroscape" presentation is planned for the Site Plan and Architectural Committee meeting of September 22 - all Commissioner's are invited to attend. VII. GENERAL DISCUSSION -: (If time allows) 1. Tree Ordinance 2. Treatment, improvement of creeks 3. Stree.tscape 4. Historic .districts 5. Traffic mitigation fees 6. Fences 7. View Preservation 8. Conflict of interest (to be scheduled for a joint session with City Council) . ADJOURNMENT 8 :30 PM (To the Special Planning Commission .Meeting of August 3:0, 1988) . 5�"