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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/22/1989420 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION August 22, .1989 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :0.0 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL; CALL COMMISSIONERS: Balshaw, Bennett *, Libarle, Parkerson, Read, Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Doyle STAFF': Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Mike Moore Principal Planner Gary Broad, Associate Planner Chairman APPROVAL, OF MINUTES Minutes of August 8, 1989 were approved as submitted. PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes maximum) . The Planning Commission will hear public comments only on . matters over which they have jurisdiction. There will be no Commission discussion. The Chairman will allot no more, than five 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. Speakers None. COMMISSIONER COMMENT None. CORRESPONDENCE Bus scheduling letter. DIRECTOR'S REPORT None. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT None. READING OF APPEAL RIGHTS Within fourteen (14) calendar days following the date of a .decision of the Planning Commission, the decision may be app °ealed to the City Council by the applicant or by any other.' interested party. If no appeal is made within that time, the decision shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and .:shall 1 f f be filed with the City Clerk. The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the applicant. OLD .BUSINESS - CONTINUED CONSIDERATION I. CITY OF PETALUMA, ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS (Continued from 5/9/89 meeting; public hearing is closed) . 1. Consideration of View Corridors from Major Thoroughfares. This public hearing was previously closed.) Commission Discussion: Commissioner Tarr - Will vegetation fall under this Ordinance? (answer co no) . Supports Ordinance as written. Commissioner Parkerson - Supports Ordinance as written. Commissioner Bennett - major changes to property - view of river, no buildings? A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to approve the Zoning Ordinance Amendment regarding view 'preservation as amended in the staff report. i COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Abstain (not at public hearings) COMMISSIONER DOYLE Absent COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes NEW BUS- INESS PUBLIC HEARINGS: II. ADOBE CREEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB,, EAST SIDE OF ELY BOULEVARD SOUTH, BETWEEN CASA GRANDE AND FRATES ROADS, (File 3.363,D). 1. Consideration of an amendment to the approved PUD development plan to allow revision to the approved perimeter fence design. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS.: None. The public hearing was closed. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS: Commissioner Read - What has County said about these proposed changes? Commissioner Libarle - Any cost differences? 4.21 2 422 Commissioner Parkerson _ 'Soundwall should be stone wood fencing ok. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to recommend to the; City Council approval of the revised fence design for the golf course perimeter' wood.. fencing and to recommend denial of the sound wall design change. COMMIS,SIO;NER BALSHAW - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - No - should be consistent COMMISSIONER PARKERSON Yes COMMISSIONER READ - Yes COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes III. REDWOOD FITNESS CENTER, 717 NORTHPOINT, LOT #1, PART OF AP NO. 007 - 401 -12, (File 1.627). 1. Consideration. of administrative judgement regarding. Condition No. 1 pertaining to the undergrounding of the Corona. Creek Channel in conjunction with the development of the Redwood Fitness Center complex. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Dick Lieb 1 Bodega Avenue — Requests a two -week continuance because applicants are appealing to Fish and Game:; applicant is undertaking "adopt a freeway" project. The applicant requested scheduling of SPARC to proceed while this continuance is being processed. The public hearing was continued to the September 12;, 1989 Planning Commission. Meeting. (Planning- Director Salmons will contact CalTrans for clarification of their letter and will check with Engineering regarding future right -of -way needs prior to the 'September 12 meeting) . IV. PLAZA MOBIL, 101 N. MCDOWELL BLVD., AP NO. 007 - 340 -06 (File No. 1..60.1A) . 1. Consideration of request to amend conditions of approval for a conditional use permit which allowed addition of a carwash to a service station. The public hearing was opened and continued to the meeting of October 24 3 423 V. BENSON ESTATES, SOUTH SIDE OF BODEGA AVENUE BETWEEN L.OUKEN STREET AND PANDA 'PLACE, AP NO. 006 - 441 -06, 49, 50, 51, 54 (File No. 6.934) . P. Consideration of EIQ. 2+. Consideration of .Subdivision Ordinance Modifications to allow two flag lots with access strips below 30' in width and /or exceeding 125 feet in length. - 3. Consideration of a 2.0 -lot subdivision Tentative Map. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Alan Tilton - City Traffic. Engineer - answered questions regarding level of service of traffic on Bodega in this area. Gordon Endo - 681 Bodega Ave. - owner of property in middle of project site will work with developers regarding saving tree at front of lot; will need !a retaining wall built. Jane -Marks Mitchell and Heryford (applicant representative) - would like To use a monolithic sidewalk; applicant wants to retain R -1, 6,500 zoning; no more restrictions on building envelopes; 2 sycamore trees will be lost during street widening. Layne, Man gar - Co- owner - (French Laundry building) - Requested R -1, ,50'0 zoning retained for Lot 12, Sarto- Rocheleau - applicant - problems regarding zoning change to R -1, 10,000 1 ; requested 20 foot rear yard setbacks; questions regarding parking if zoning changes; French Laundry buildings will not be demolished; barn on Lot 9 may need to be removed; answered questions. COMMISSIONER COMMENTS Commissioner Read - School District made no comments; allotment system allows' 17 units for this project. Commissioner Parkerson - Are historic buildings to be demolished? Commissioner Bennett - What will happen to structures if Bodega Avenue is widened? Commissioner Read - This area needs a specific plan - there is too much development in this area already. Commissioner B.alshaw - Other specific plans have not been accepted by the public. Commissioner Parkerson - Design Guidelines will be required; this subdivision will work well because of its loop street design. Commissioner Libarle - Zoning on Lot 12 (French Laundry building) should be retained at R -1, 6,500. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Tarr - to .recommend to the City Council adoption of a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings listed below: 4 no COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - No COMMISSIONER TAR'R - Yes . CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes Findings 1. Potential impacts related to earth, water, circulation :and aesthetics will be mitigated through the conditioning of this tentative map.. 2. Potential impacts related to archaeological /historical 'resources have been mitigated through the completion of an archaeological survey and by the conditioning of the tentative map. 3. No other land use or environmental impacts have been - identified. 4. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or' wildlife species, cause a .fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a -plant or animal community, reduce, the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self- sustaining levels threaten to eliminate a plant or animal, community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 5. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long- term, environmental goals. 6. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have impacts which are 'individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend to the _City Council approval of the Subdivision. Ordinance . Modifications to allow access strips below 30 feet in width- and greater than 125 feet in length to Lots 4 and 9 based on" the findings and subject to the amended conditions listed below: COMMISSIONER B'ALSHAW - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - No COMMISSIONER TARR_ - Yes CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to recommend to the City Council approval of the Tentative Map for 5 i the development of 20 lots;,,, based on the following findings and subject to the conditions set forth below: 4. This site is suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed development. C 5. The restriction on new driveways on Bodega Avenue and the reduced grading warrant approval of subdivision ordinance modifications. They will not be detrimental to the public welfare of safety, nor injurious to other properties in the area. i 6. This project will not result in significant environmental impacts. A negative declaration has been recommended. Conditions 1. The following requirements shall be met, subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal: a. Lots #4, #9, and #13 access roadway shall be 20 feet wide to within 150 feet of all areas of building. bt. Fire hydrant shall be added at west property line of lot #10 shown on the map of 2/1/89. C. All houses above 160 foot elevation shall be protected by an approved automatic residential fire sprinkler system including attic and garage protection. d. All roofing materials on exterior and /or roof shall have a minimum class "B" fire rating. 2. The following requirements shall be met, subject to the approval of the Chief Building Inspector: a. Demolition permit required to remove any structure. 4:25 6 i, e, COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent COMMiSSIONER LIBARLE = Yes COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes COMMISSIONER READ - No COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes Subdivision Ordinance ,__ Modifications/ Tentative Map Findings 1. This subdivision, as conditioned, is consistent with the Single- Family Residential zoning district, the Hillside Residential Development Combining District, and the Zoning Ordinance. 2. This subdivision, as conditioned, is consistent with the Bodega Avenue Development Policy. 3. This subdivision, as conditioned, is consistent with the City of Petaluma General Plan and its goals, objectives and policies. 4. This site is suitable for the type and intensity of the proposed development. C 5. The restriction on new driveways on Bodega Avenue and the reduced grading warrant approval of subdivision ordinance modifications. They will not be detrimental to the public welfare of safety, nor injurious to other properties in the area. i 6. This project will not result in significant environmental impacts. A negative declaration has been recommended. Conditions 1. The following requirements shall be met, subject to the approval of the Fire Marshal: a. Lots #4, #9, and #13 access roadway shall be 20 feet wide to within 150 feet of all areas of building. bt. Fire hydrant shall be added at west property line of lot #10 shown on the map of 2/1/89. C. All houses above 160 foot elevation shall be protected by an approved automatic residential fire sprinkler system including attic and garage protection. d. All roofing materials on exterior and /or roof shall have a minimum class "B" fire rating. 2. The following requirements shall be met, subject to the approval of the Chief Building Inspector: a. Demolition permit required to remove any structure. 4:25 6 i, e, 426 0 b. Abandonment of any well will require Sonoma County Health Department approval. C. Any septic system .must be sanitized. d. Building plans must be signed and `stamped by responsible party. e. A water holding tank is required for any buildings over 160 foot elevation ( see City Engineer for requirements) . f Grading must be .certified before building. permit is issued. g. Certify pad elevations before building permit is issued. h. Certify finished floor elevation before 'occupancy: i. Where ground slopes greater than 1 on 10, foundation :shall be stepped per Uniform Building; Code 2907(c) . j. Soils with expansion index greater than 20 :require special design foundation per Uniform Building Code 2904(b) . k. All retaining walls shall meet' the requirements of the 1985 UBC, and shall comply with Petaluma Standards Ordinance No. 1727/1988. 1. Residential buildings over 3,00:0 sq.ft. need two required exits. M. All roofing shall be "B" rated or better per Ordinance No. 1744/1988. The following requirements shall be met, subject to the. approval of the City Engineer: a. The developer shall comply with the Petaluma Municipal Code Section 20.36.010 and 20.36'.020 which require. the developer to pay storm drainage impact fees- (as calculated in Chapter 17.30) on construction in all .sections of the City of Petaluma. b. The proposed water main in Pearson Circle shall' be extended and connected to the water main in Louken Street. C. Full frontage improvements, including right -of -way dedication and storm drain extension, shall continue across the Byerly parcel (.AP No. 00,6-441-26). d. If the storm drainage improvement proposed by Bodega Vista Subdivision (across from N. Webster) have not been designed, approved by the City and bonded, this development shall be required to design. and install those improvements in addition to those already proposed by this. development, in accordance with the Sonoma County Master Plan. It is recommended that these improvements be a credit towards the project'-s storm- drainage impact fees. This determination should be made b the City Council. e. A soils report shall be required prior to this app_ roval of the .final map. All on and off -site mitigation measures outlined, in this report shall be 'implemented as part of the final improvement plans for this development to the satisfaction of the City Engineer. f. Driveway access to Lots 1, 11 and the existing house (AP No. 006 - 441 -26) shall be provided off the new loop street in accordance with Resolution 89 -85 N.C.S. , Adopting Policy Managing. Development Along Bodega Ave:. g. A single joint driveway access from Bodega Avenue shall be provided for Lots 2 and 10 rather than two separate accesses from Bodeg.;a in accordance with Resolution 89 -85 N. C. S. Adopting Policy Managing, Development Along B'odega Ave. h. The development shall contribute a pro -rata share of the cost of 4 2 "'7 4. In the event Prior -to any demolition or removal work is proposed for which a City permit is required for the six structures identified in the archaeological survey of this subdivision, plans shall be submitted for review and approval of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee prior to issuance of any permit A study shall be conducted by a qualified historic archaeologist, at the developer's expense, of the historic significance of the structure, its condition, and recommendations made regarding the proposed development activity . 5. Prior to final map approval, an application shall be filed at the developers expense and reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council to zone the French Laundry as a historic landmark. All required information of Zoning Ordinance Article 17 shall be supplied at the developer's expense. A use permit shall be filed prior to final map approval if the owner wishes to use the structure as a residential accessory dwelling. If demolition is requested, then a restoration plan, including the cost for restoration, shall be submitted for review prior to final map approval. 6. In the event prehistoric or historic period materials are encountered - work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall be halted until they can be evaluated by. a qualified archaeologist. Buried prehistoric archaeological materials might include obsidian and chest flakes and tools, groundstone tools, thermally altered rock, dictary remains of shell or' bone, human graves, and locally darkened trash. Historic materials might include backfilled privies or trash pits (or the cistern) containing square nails and ceramics or glass, structural remains or foundations, and human graves. 0 the future traffic signal at Bantam Way and Bodega Avenue. i.. All houses constructed above elevation 160 feet may require a water pressure 'system be installed for each unit to maintain adequate house pressure. Water pressure calculations must be submitted with the final map to verify that adequate domestic pressure can be obtained. Single water services shall be provided at these locations_. j: Full half street improvements as shown on the tentative map for Bodega Avenue shall be required. If field conditions prove the existing pavement to be satisfactory, the full pavement section ! may not be required, subject to City Engineer approval. k'. All backyard and hillside drainage control must be within i underground pipe system with surface catchment swales and inlets. 1. The gradient for all probable driveway locations within this subdivision be designed with the improvement plans. co M. A 10' PUE is required along the Bodega Ave. frontage. Q n�. Minimum size of publicly owned storm drain shall be 15". o Pearson Circle shall be signed for no parking (entire loop street) . p'. The existing well, proposed to remain on Lot 2, shall conform to the City of Petaluma Ordinance for cross- connection. 4. In the event Prior -to any demolition or removal work is proposed for which a City permit is required for the six structures identified in the archaeological survey of this subdivision, plans shall be submitted for review and approval of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee prior to issuance of any permit A study shall be conducted by a qualified historic archaeologist, at the developer's expense, of the historic significance of the structure, its condition, and recommendations made regarding the proposed development activity . 5. Prior to final map approval, an application shall be filed at the developers expense and reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council to zone the French Laundry as a historic landmark. All required information of Zoning Ordinance Article 17 shall be supplied at the developer's expense. A use permit shall be filed prior to final map approval if the owner wishes to use the structure as a residential accessory dwelling. If demolition is requested, then a restoration plan, including the cost for restoration, shall be submitted for review prior to final map approval. 6. In the event prehistoric or historic period materials are encountered - work in the immediate vicinity of the find shall be halted until they can be evaluated by. a qualified archaeologist. Buried prehistoric archaeological materials might include obsidian and chest flakes and tools, groundstone tools, thermally altered rock, dictary remains of shell or' bone, human graves, and locally darkened trash. Historic materials might include backfilled privies or trash pits (or the cistern) containing square nails and ceramics or glass, structural remains or foundations, and human graves. 0 7. Street ,names shall be subject to City Street Name Committee approval. A single street name shall be given 'to the loop street. 8. Public utility access and easement. locations, shall be subject to approval by PG &E, Pacific Bell, and other applicablei utility and service companies and the City Engineer and shall be shown on the Final Map as necessary. 9. All existing overhead utility lines traversing or fronting, on the. subject property shall be concerted to underground facilities in .accordance with the Municipal Code an`d all -new utilities shall be underground, subject subject to staff review and approval. Any relocation of existing PG &E facilities shall be at the developers expense. 10. Construction activities shall comply with applicable Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code performance standards (noise, dust, odor, etc.) . 11. A mechanism for perpetual maintenance of the private storm drain .sys.tem shall be provided to the satisfaction of City staff prior to Final Map approval. 12. The following Special Development Fees shall be applicable to this project Sewer Connection, Water Connection, Community Facilities, Storm Drainage Impact, Park. and - Recreation Land Improvements, and School Facilities Fees. 13. Applicant shall be responsible for complying with General Plan program regarding provision of affordable housing units. One option for compliance is payment of In -Lieu Housing fees. 14. The- ;project sponsor shall executes a binding agreement which shall stipulate that upon close of escrow of each residential dwelling unit in Benson Estates, developer shall pay $150.00 to the City per daily trip end estimated to be generated by said unit. Each unit is estimated to generate 10.0 trip ends per day. If the City revises the Traffic Mitigation Fee prior to close of escrow of any unit (s) , the fee for said units) and all subsequent units in this project thereafter be either $150..0,0 per trip end or the Traffic Mitigation Fee, whichever is less on a per unit basis. 15. This project shall participate in any future assessment districts or other funding mechanisms formed to improve areawide flooding or other sub - regional problems for which development of this project is found to be a contributing .factor.. Major Capital Facilities -Fees if found to be different from said funding mechanism shall also be applicable in an :amount to be determined by the City Council prior to Final Map ,approval, payable at time of Final Map or pursuant to adopted regulations. 16. All homes proposed for development within this subdivision shall be subject to administrative SPARC review and approval with, particular emphasis to be placed on compatibility of building and site design to slope, compatibility with historic nature of subdivision, tree preservation and protection, fencing, and frontyard landscaping. 4 2;9 17. Open field :fencing shall be provided in sensitive areas such as along ridgelines and in close proximity to tree clusters, subject to staff g review and approval. 18. Bodega Avenue shall be improved /right -of -way provided consistent with the City Council determination regarding areawide improvement of the street. Said determination by the City Council shall supercede any other proposed or . required improvement/ dedication specified herein. 19. Temporary protective fencing shall be erected at the drip line of all (� native trees. The fencing shall be. erected prior to any grading /construction activity and subject to staff inspection prior to 0) grading permit or building permit issuance. IE 20. The subdivision shall conform to the Sonoma County Water Agency c Design Criteria. 21. The owner of each parcel to be .created by this Tentative Map shall be responsible for perpetual landscaping and. maintenance of any landscaping area between property lines and curbs. 22. All changes required by the conditions of approval shall be made to the Tentative Map. Two copies and one sepia print of which shall be provided to the Department of Community Development prior to approval of the project Final Subdivision Map. 23. L'ot lines shall be relocated on the revised tentative map so as to locate the existing trees on-one lot or another (rather than the line splitting the trees). 24. Prior to final map approval, a lot line adjustment shall be recorded to C hange the boundary ,between the Hutchinson parcel and the parcel to the southwest, as shown on the tentative subdivision map. 25. The existing oak tree on Lot 15, not shown on the tentative map, shall b identified on the revised tentative map. 26. The existing structure on Lot 13 shall be removed. All structures labeled for removal on the tentative map shall be removed prior to final map approval. 27. Existing fencing which will cross new property lines shall be removed prior to final map approval. 28. A street tree planting strip, not a monolithic sidewalk, shall be provided on Pearson and Benson Circle, including the existing parcel West of Lot 12, subject to the approval of the City Engineer and Planning Department. A public access easement shall be provided if the sidewalk is located on private property, subject to the approval of the City Engineer. 29. Two covered and three uncovered parking space on Lot 11 shall be provided or bonded for prior to final map approval, subject to 10 430 administrative SPARC :review. A roadway easement shall be provided across the 20 foot wide pan handle of Lot 9, for the benefit: of Lot 11. 30. The following revisions shall be provided on the revised tentative map, ,subject to staff approval: a) The west property line between. Lots 3 and 4 shall be revised to parallel the front property line along Louken Street as, closely as practicable. b) The north. property line between Lots 4 and 5 shall be revised to parallel' the front property line of Lot 5 along Pearson Circle as closely as practicable. c) Lot 4 front and rear yard setbacks shall be provided consistent with zoning ordinance requirements. 31. Prior to final map approval:, the developer shall file an 'appl'ication to rezone this site to R -1, 10,000, excluding Lot 12 . 32. A certified arborist shall, be retained by the; applicant., subject to staff approval, to review proposed - accessway location and grading /filling activity to Lots 13 and 15, to ensure tree protection and preservation. The arborist shall also make recommendations to ensure the protection and preservation of the; 36!! oak on Lot 8. All recommendations shall be subject to staff review and approval. 33. A minimum of five on -site spaces (two covered, three uncovered) shall be provided per lot. 34. Only a single driveway from Lot 12t to Bodega. Avenue shall be permitted. City Engineer approval of - driveway location shall be obtained. 35. Improvement of Bodega Avenue shall preserve existing -vegetation, particularly the two 24" Sycamore trees and a row of pine trees, to the maximum extent possible. A street tree plan shall be provided for Planning and Engineering. Department review prior to final map approval so that it can be evaluated in light of the impact of Bodega Avenue development. If existing mature trees must be removed, fast = growing specimen trees (24" box and shrubs shall be provided along Bodega Avenue. Suitable replacement landscaping shall be provided across the Bodega Avenue frontage of the property west of Lot 12 to include all major vegetation;. SPARC shall look at revegetation needs. 36. A five foot roadway and landscaping easement shall be provided along the rear of Lot 11 for the benefit of Lot 8, and a five foot roadway and landscaping easement shall be provided on the north property line of Lot 3, for the benefit of Lot 4, subject to staff' approval.. Landscaping shall. be provided on both sides of the accessway to Lots 4, 9 and 13 and 15, subject to administrative SPARC review. 37. Revised Tentative Map shall be subject to SPARC review and approval. Required perimeter fencing for the subdivision shall be addressed. as part of this review. ADJOU- RNMENT 9:15 PM. 11