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PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION September 12, 1989
REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF.
N PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
ROLL CALL
COMMISSSIONERS: Balshaw, 'Bennett *, Doyle, Parkerson, Read, Tarr
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Lib'arle
STAFFq Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
t Mike Moore, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Principal Planner
Gary Broad, Associate Planner
* Chairman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of August 22, 1989 were approved.
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 Commissioner Parkerson - Lucky Shopping
Center" - all buildings are not completed, not enough parking; no
landscaping; there should be a discussion on this item at a later date.
CORRESPONDENCE Letters regarding items on this agenda were
distributed.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Staffing - Principal Planner Mike Moore will be
leaving to become Community Development Director- for City of Sonoma;
Council feedback - Metcalf Machine appeal, McPhail's use. permit appeal was
resolved, School Board and City Council meeting regarding growth planning
held last night; discussion on amendment regulating public sidewalk
obstructions.
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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 appealed 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
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
I. SHOTWELL AUTO BODY, 213 CINNABAR, AP NO. 019- 020 -20 (File No.
1.634).
1, Consideration of request to amend condition of ,approval (door
relocation) for conditional use permit granted 6/13/89.).
This 'item is not a public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner
Parkerson to amend Condition No. 2
Cinnabar Lane to read as follows:
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN BET
BALS'HAW - Yes
DOYLE - Yes
LIBARLE - Absent
PARKERS.ON - Yes
READ - Yes
TARR - Yes
[NETT - Yes
Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
of the conditional use permit at 213
2. Retention of the roll7up door on the: west elevation shall be subject to
inspection by the appropriate City staff prior to commencement of use..
If any improvements are deemed necessary by City staff - to assure
compliance with Uniform Building or Fire Codes., the work shall be
completed prior to commencement of use.
PUBLIC HEARING
II. 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 continued public hearing was opened.
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SPEAKERS:
Dick Lieb - Applicant representative Department of Fish and Game is
taking ' a eavy- handed approach to this project; heavy planting would cause
flooding at 100 -year flood levels; need for mosquito abatement in this
channel; maintenance would be less if undergrounded; no existing important
flora or fauna; freeway planting by applicant if allowed to underground;
(Video; shown by .applicant); owner wants to plant groundcover on Caltrans
right -of -way; ditch near mobile home park looks awful; owner wants to use
this property for parking so larger square footage building can be built;
during, the first Planning Commission hearing, applicant felt conditions
would the liveable, did not foresee this as a problem at that time.
The public hearing was closed.
Commissioner Comment
Commissioner Balshaw Feels this area is an additional landscape buffer,
openspace will be ruined if this is culverted.
Commissioner Read How would_ this affect General Plan Stream Restoration
policies?
Commissioner Balshaw Against this request - 'this will not improve the
looks bf the 101 corridor.
Commissioner Parkerson Agrees with the original Planning Commission
conditions.
Commissioner Tarr Against the undergrounding idea.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Doyle to deny the appeal regarding the proposed undergrounding of the
Corona Creek channel for the Redwood Fitness Center at 717 Northpoint
Boulevard.
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW _ Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
III. SONOMA BEAUTY COLLEGE, 714 PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH, AP
NO. 006 - 051 -42 (File No. 1.645) .
1,. Consideration
22. Consideration
college/trade
of EIQ.
of conditional use permit to allow a beauty
school for cosmetology.
The public hearing was opened.
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SPEAKERS:
Lou Sabella - 509 Petaluma Blvd. North - applicant's `representative,;
building is brick, does not feel it should be painted (except the trim) ;
restriping could' occur over existing parking lot: fan could not be moved
very easily; would like SPARC to be flexible.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by
Commissioner Read to direct staff to prepare a Mitigated Negative
Declaration based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Yes
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN B'ENNETT - Yes
Findings
1. 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 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.
2. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential. to
achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long - term, environmental
goals.
3. No significant land use or environmental impacts were identified for
this project.
4. The project is consistent with and further promotes the objectives,
goals, and policies of the General Plan.
5. The project, as conditioned, is consistent with the Highway Commercial
Zoning District and the City of Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
A motion was made by Commissioner. Parkerson and seconded by
Commissioner Tarr to approve a conditional use permit based on the
findings and subject to the amended conditions listed below:
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COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE Yes
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes
Findings
1. This project is consistent with the City of Petaluma Zoning Ordinance
and its General Plan.
2. No significant land use or environmental impacts will result from this
project. A negative declaration has been adopted.
Project Specific Conditions
1. This project activity shall substantially conform to the approved
project description provided in the staff report dated September 12,
1'989. Minor revisions which do not increase project impacts may be
approved by the Community Development and Planning Director.
2. All public sidewalks 'that_, do not conform to city standards because
they are cracked shall. be replaced, subject to approval of the City
Engineer, prior to commencement of use.
3. Plans shall be provided to the Chief Building Inspector for review
which include clear room dimensions, label of room use and room
layout. Building Code- requirements for exterior walls shall be
complied with subject to the approval of the Chief Building Inspector,
prior to commencement of use.
4. Project shall meet the waste water disposal requirements of City of
Petaluma Ordinance 12151 N.C.S. as amended by Ordinance 1543
N.C.S. , subject to the approval of EOS and the City Engineer.
5. This project shall be .subject to administrative SPARC review prior to
the issuance of building permits for tenant improvements. Review
shall focus on the following, in addition to normal SPARC areas of
review:
a. A parking plan which incorporates the following:
1. Parking areas and accessways shall be resurfaced with
asphalt or repaired to City staff approval and restriped
consistent with present zoning --- crdirra- mee-- regnrremerrt
standards
2. Parking in the rear of the lot shall be redesigned to ptovid-e
faur--- crows- -�rf -- phi -irr -- parking: provide City SPARC
Standard spaces and aisles
3. The three parallel parking spaces along the south property
line shall be eliminated.
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4. Handicapped spaces capable of accommodating side- loading
vans shall be provided in accordance with building code
regulations and clearly identified.
5. Pedestrian walkways separated from driveway aisles shall be
provided to building entrances.
6. Parking shall conform to the Parking Design 'Standards
adopted by the City of Petaluma.
b. A landscape plan including spacing, size, type and location of
plants and irrigation that includes the following:
1. The required front and rear yard 10 foot setbacks shall be
landscaped. Landscaping shall be provided ' refurbished
along building facades visible from Petaluma Boulevard 'North
rfxffcierrrea- gei-mits, subject to staff determination.
2. A minimum three foot landscape strip shall be provided along
side property lines of the site.
3. Landscaping around the parking shall be provided in
accordance with the parking design standards .adopted by
the City of Petaluma.
4. Clean -up of weeds /debris in and around existing parking .
lot.
C. Building elevations 'and site plans that include the following:
1. Repainting of the trim of the building. Enhancement of
building facades visible from Petaluma Boulevard North by
addition of architectural elements, such as trellising, per
staff direction.
2 Relocation replacement of rooftop mounted fans and lights.
Equipment shall meet zoning ordinance performance standards
and building code_ requirements.
3. Removal of old signs and review of new signs,.
4. Enhancement of existing chain link fence by ,providing slats
and /or landscape screening where there is existing .screening
or planting
A Bond shall be provided for 50% of the estimated cost of , improvements
required by SPARC review. SPARC improvements shall be installed prior to
commencement of use.
Standard SPARC Conditions
6. Applicant shall participate on a fair share basis in any future
assessment districts or other funding mechanism formed. to improve
areawide flooding, traffic congestion or other ,subregional problems for
which development of this property - is found to be a contributing
factor. The developer shall be responsible for the payment of Major
Facilities Traffic Mitigation Fees of $50.00 per daily trip end estimated
to be generated by this development, or ,a Traffic Mitigation fee as
determined by the City Council pr'i'or to the issuance of a building
permit. _Project contribution shall be determined by City Traffic
Engineer in conjunction with 'building permit review.
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7. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter
or packaging. All trash shall be stored inside the building or within a
trash enclosure.
8. All activities conducted on the site shall comply with Zoning Ordinance
and Municipal Code performance standards (noise, dust, odor, etc.) .
9. All outdoor mechanical equipment, satellite dishes, fire main and all
rooftop equipment shall be fully visually screened upon installation
subject to the approval of the Community Development Department.
Screening devices shall be shown on construction and /or landscape
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plans.
10. All exterior light fixtures shall be shown on plans subject to staff
review and approval. All lights attached to buildings shall provide a
soft "wash" of light against the wall. All lights shall conform to City
co performance standards (e.g. no direct glare, no poles in excess of 20'
height, etc.) and shall compliment building architecture.
11. Any outdoor advertising signs shall be submitted for review and
approval of SPARC or the Community Development Department. All
signs must conform to the Zoning Ordinance and be compatible with the
building and surroundings.
12. Driveway and parking surface areas shall be improved with a City
approved surface of asphaltic- concrete or concrete pavement. All
parking surface areas shall be bordered with concrete curbing which is
designed to meet at least the minimum specifications of the City
Parking Design Standards .
IV. CITY OF PETALUMA, FLOODWAY /FLOODPL_AI_N- COMBINING (FW /FP -C)
GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS (Files 8.116 and
3.396).
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of amendments to General Plan Land Use and
Development Constrai Map.
3. Consideration of amendments to Zoning Map.
4'. Consideration of Floodway Zone Ordinance Text Amendment.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
J. B. Morehead - discussed previous zoning on some of this area;
understands why strip zoning can be hazardous (traffic hazard) ; explained
his support of property for Commercial zoning.
David Keller - 1327 I Street - why was Denman Flat area changed? Why was
this area downgraded? Denman Flat is a problem area and should not be
taken on a case -by -case basis.
Ted Kabral - 1106 Petaluma blvd. North - owner of Honda Motorcycle Shop;
wants Commercial zoning.
Bob Martin - 171 Payran St. - against any development in old Floodway
area and Denman Flat area; do not encroach on river.
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The public .hearing was closed.
Commissioner Tarr Has Floodplain expanded?
Commissioner Bennett - Overdevelopment is put -off through Ag =ricultural
zoning on these properties.
Commissioner- Parkerson How would existing development be affected by a
zoning change?
Commissioner' Ben. nett - Wants. a Throughfare Commercial designation in area
around Honda, Motorcycle site.
Commissioner Tarr- - Why wasn't drive -in site in Fioodway?
ommissioners Parkerson / Bennett . - want findings for Negative Declaration.
Kurt Yeiter Principal Planner - Studies are being done by City in this
area - described ,public informational meetings.
Warren Salmons (Planning Director) - Maybe we should _ designate areas at
edges of Petaluma River open :space (as other streams in City)
The Commission directed staff to return to the September .26, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting with full findings developed for these actions.
V. ADOBE. CREEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, PHASE II, EAST SIDE OF
'ELY BOULEVARD SOUTH, BETWEEN CASA GRANDE AND FRATES
ROADS, ('Files 6.923A, 3.363C) .
1. Consideration of Development Agreement amendment.
2. Consideration of rezoning from PCD to PUD and review of unit
development plan for Phase II (167 detached single- family
dwellings and golf course).
3. Consideration of tentative map for 167 detached single- family
residential subdivision.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Presentation by developer.
Joe Duffel - Developer - This project will
championship golf course 'will be* a. very good
will be changed to lower number -of units.
Greg Randall - Applicant's landscape architect
Single- Family houses; described project.
Ron Metzler - Golf Course Pro - Answered
drainage, golf course design,, etc -:
"be the best in Petaluma;
one; Development Agreement
and planner - 320 Detached
questions regarding lakes,
The public hearing was .continued to the Planning Commission meeting of
September 26th, 1989.
VI. GATTI NURSERY/LIBER,TY FARMS PREZONING, AP NO's 137 - 070 -16
and 137 - 060 -31, (File No. 3.394) .
1. Consideration of pre- zoning for two properties in Corona /Ely
Specific Plan Area.
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(Commissioner Doyle excused herself from this discussion.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: None.The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Read to recommend to the City Council prezoning of the Gatti Nursery and
Liberty Farms properties to Agriculture, subject to the findings listed
below:-.
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE' - Abstain
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes
Fin dinlg s :
1� The properties are within the boundaries of the Corona /Ely
Specific Plan area and, as such, have been designated for
eventual development in accordance with the Plan.
1. Prezoning to the Agriculture (,A) zoning district will permit the
D existing agricultural operations to continue but recognizes that
'? ultimate development must be in accordance with the Corona /Ely
Specific Plan.
1. The prezoning is not detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare because it will permit eventual development to occur in an
orderly and logical manner.
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PLANNING MATTERS
VII. INTERPRETATION
1. Discussion of tennis court as an accessory use in a residential
zone.
DISCUSSION:
Cliff King - 1050 Rancho Lindo - no lights; 8 foot fence would be ok; all
adjoining lots are oversized.
Commissioner Balshak - If neighbors don't care, this is ok.
Commissioner Bennett - Feels'.that this should be an administrative decision.
Commissioner Parkerson - Swim_ ming pools and tennis courts should be
treated the same;.
Consensus - neighbors should be notified
- fence should be treated as an accessory structure
- no lights
ADJOURNMENT 10:45 PM.
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PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION September 26, 1989
REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :00 p.m.
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
'ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS: Balshaw, Bennett *, Parkerson, Libarle, Read, Tarr
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Doyle
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Principal Planner
* Chairman
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes. of September 12, 1989 were approved
with corrections to pages '3 and 9.
PUBLIC COMMENT (1.5 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 Bob Martin - 171 Payran Street - attended Corps of Engineers
Flood Meeting last night; channel ;sizing based on current land uses;
(presented transparencies of flood channels) City may want to request
larger easements
COMMISSIONER COMMENT: None.
CORRESPONDENCE: Letter from Van Bebber requesting continuance.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Status of Council appeals; Housing. Forum -
October 18.
COM'MISSIONER'S REPORT ;None.
READING OF APPEAL
RIGHTS Within fourteen (1,4) calendar days
following`
the date of a
decision of the Planning Commission, the decision
may be
appealed to the
City Council by the
applicant or by any other
interested
party. If no
appeal is made w'ith'in
that time, the decision shall
be final.
An appeal shall be addressed to the
Council in writing and shall
be filed
with the City
Clerk. The appeal
shall state specifically the
grounds
for the appeal and the relief sought by
the applicant.
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OLD 3USINE'SS
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. COUNTY VETERANS MEMORIAL BUILDING, McNEAR AVENUE AT
PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH, AP NO. 008 - 471 -06 (File No.
8.102c).
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1: Continued consideration of Negative Declaration and General Plan
r Amendment changing land use designation from Public and
Institutional to Urban Standard Residential (up to 5 du /acre) on
1.4 acres of property located at the rear of the Veteran's
Memorial Building.
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co This public hearing was closed at the Planning Commission Meeting of June
13, 1989.
Discussion
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Steve , Crook - 65 - Mission Drive - expected to be able to speak at this
meeting - neighborhood will be appealing to the City Council; wants this
property to be a park or tot lot.
Planning Director Salmons - Parks and Recreation Committee will discuss
this item in October.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Parker to recommend approval of a Negative Declaration for the proposed
General Plan amendment based on the findings listed below.
COMNiiISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIR "MAN BEI
Findinigs :
BALSHAW - Abstain
DOYLE - Absent
LIBARLE - Yes
PARKERSON - Yes
READ - Yes
TARR - Yes
f NETT - Yes
1. The project 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
e'l'iminate important examples of the major periods of California history
or prehistory.
2. The project
does not have
the potential
to achieve short -term, to the
disadvantage
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of long -term,
environmental
goals.
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3. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited, but
cumulatively considerable.
4. The project does not have environmental effects which_ will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly.
5. The project is consistent with and further promotes the objectives,
goal's, and policies of the General Plan.
6. Future development of the site will require project- specific
environmental review.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Parker;son to recommend to the City Council approval of the General Plan
Amendment subject to the findings listed below.
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN BE1\
BALSHAW - Abstain
DO'YLE - Absent
LIBARLE - Yes
PARKERSON - Yes
READ - Yes
TARR - Yes
(NETT - Yes
Findings
1. The proposed amendment is deemed to be in the public interest.
2. The proposed General Plan amendment is consistent and compatible with
the rest of the General. Plan and any implementation programs that may
be affected.
3. The potential impacts of the proposed amendment have been assessed
and have been determined not to be detrimental to the 'public health,
safety, or welfare.
4. The proposed amendment has been processed in. accordance with the
applicable provision's of the California Government Code and 'the
California Environmenal Quality Act (CEQA) .
II. CITY OF PETALUMA., FLOOD�VAY /FLOODP,LAIN- COMBINING,
(FW /FP -C) GENERAL PLAN AND ZONING MAP AMENDMENTS (File
8.116 and 3.396).
1. Continued consideration of Negative Declaration.
2. Consideration of amendments_. to General Plan . Land Use and
Development Constraints Map .
3. Consideration of amendments to Zoning Map.
4. Consideration, of Floodway Zone Ordinance Text Amendment.
(Commissioner Libarle reviewed the tape of this .item from the September 12
meeting.)
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This public hearing was closed at the Planning Commission meeting of
September 12, 1989.
2. The City's "no net fill "policy mitigates the effects of development or
grading within the "Denman Flats" area to a level of insignificance.
3. The designation of certain properties located northwesterly of Old
Redwood Highway as "Agricultural" further mitigates the effects of a
reduced Floodway to a level of insignificance.
4. Because of the mitigations contained in findings 1 -3, the adoption of
FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the General Plan and
Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning categories for those
properties removed from the floodway 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. Because of the mitigations contained in findings 1 -3, the adoption of
FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the General Plan and
Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning categories for those
areas removed from the floodway does not have the potential to achieve
short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals.
6. The adoption of FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the
General Plan and Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning
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Discussion None.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and
seconded by
Commissioner Read to recommend to the City Council approval
of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - .Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Yes
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COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMI18SIONER READ - Yes
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COMMIISSIONER TARR - Yes
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CHAIRMAN BENNETT -Yes
Findings
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1. Ail development or construction activity is subject to
environmental
review and City Floodway or Floodplain zone regulations. Petaluma
Floodway and Floodplain zone regulations meet or
exceed FEMA
requirements.
2. The City's "no net fill "policy mitigates the effects of development or
grading within the "Denman Flats" area to a level of insignificance.
3. The designation of certain properties located northwesterly of Old
Redwood Highway as "Agricultural" further mitigates the effects of a
reduced Floodway to a level of insignificance.
4. Because of the mitigations contained in findings 1 -3, the adoption of
FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the General Plan and
Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning categories for those
properties removed from the floodway 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. Because of the mitigations contained in findings 1 -3, the adoption of
FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the General Plan and
Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning categories for those
areas removed from the floodway does not have the potential to achieve
short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals.
6. The adoption of FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the
General Plan and Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning
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categories for those areas removed from the floodway does not have
impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable.
7. The adoption of FEMAts revised flood hazard boundaries into the
General Plan and Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning
categories for those areas removed from the floodway does not have
environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on
human beings, either directly or indirectly, because of the safeguard's
incorporated in the Floodway /Floodplain ordinance and subsequent
environmental review of development proposals.
8. The adoption of FEMA's revised flood hazard boundaries into the
General Plan and Zoning Maps and designation of land use /zoning
categories for those areas removed from the floodway are consistent
with and further promote the objectives, goals, and policies of the
General. Plan because the community has adequately regulated, land uses
in flood -prone areas, required mitigation fees, and will continue to
review development proposals in hazardous areas.
9. Failure to adopt (or significant delays in adopting,) the flood hazard
zones will. threaten community welfare by jeopardizing citizen
participation in the National Flood Insurance Program.
A motion was- made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by
Commissioner Tarr to recommend approval of amendments to the General
Plan. Land Use and Development Constraints Maps to reflect revised Federal
Insurance Rate Maps based on. the following findings:
COMMISSIONER.
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER.
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMM'ISS'IONER
CHAIRMAN BE1\
Findings :
BALSHAW - Yes
DOYLE •- Absent
LIBARLE - Yes
PARKERSON - Yes
READ - Yes
TA RR - Yes
(NETT - Yes
1. The proposed amendments are deemed to be in the public interest
because continued community participation in the NFIP will be assured,
2. The proposed amendments are consistent and compatible 'with the rest
. of the General Plan and its implementation,
3. The potential impacts of the proposed ;amendment have been assessed
and have been determined not to. be detrimental to the public health,
safety, or ' welfare due to conformance with. FEMA studies, ,subsequent
environmental review on all future development, and enforcement of the
City's "no net fill" policy, and,
4. The requirements of California Environmental Quality Act and local
environmental review guidelines have been satisfied and hereby
incorporates by reference the Mitigated Negative Declaration approved
by Resolution No. N.C.S.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to recommend to the City' Council approval of an Ordinance amending
Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. by.: amending the Zoning Map Floodway
and F1'oodplain District boundaries and designating zone districts for those
properties removed from Floodway.
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes
co A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Read to recommend approval of an Ordinance amending Zoning Ordinance
[� No. 1072 N.C.S. , to clarify the area subject to "no net fill" policy.
COMMI BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes
III. ADOBE CREEK GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, PHASE II, EAST SIDE OF
ELY BOULEVARD SOUTH, BETWEEN CASA GRANDE AND FRATES
ROADS, (Files 6.923A, .3.363C) .
1. Continued consideration of Development Agreement amendment.
2. Continued consideration of rezoning from PCD to PUD and review
of unit development plan for Phase II (267 detached single- family
dwellings and .golf course) .
3. Continued consideration of tentative map for 267 detached
single- family residential subdivision.
This ,public hearing is continued from the September 12, 1989 Planning
Commission meeting.
Greg Randall - applicant architect - access to creek should not be
encouraged; planting will be done next fall; median should be removed in
three cul -de -sac entry areas to allow larger roadways for backing from
driveways, etc.; answered questions regarding landscaping.
Chuck,- McKee Applicant representative - Described floor plans; CC &R's
have already been recorded for Phase I; would like to change review time
from 60 to 30 days (prior to Final Map approval) .
(Discussions on Development Agreement Amendment were continued to the
Planning Commission Meeting of October 10, 1989; balance of public hearing
was closed.)
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Discussion
Planning Director Salmons Public] private nature of golf course should be
further defined.
Commissioner Read When will, revised Development Agreement be ready?
Commissioner Tarr - Concerns with privacy for homes bordering golf
course.
Commissioner Libarle - Is .housing too close to the golf course?
Commissioner Read - Would like assurances that there will be landscaping in
interior of golf course.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Parker.son to recommend approval of the rezoning of approximately 96 acres
for the Adobe Creek Golf and Country Club Unit 2 project from P.C.D. to
P.U.D. based on the following findings::
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN BEI\
BALSHAW Yes
DOYLE - Absent
LIBARLE. - Yes
PARKERSON - 'Yes
READ - Yes
T,ARR - Yes
f'NETT - Yes
Findings
1. The- proposed plan, clustering :residential units, with golf course open
space surrounding,, clearly results in a more desirable use of land and
a better physical environment than would be possible under any single
zoning district or combination of zoning districts.
2. The proposed ,PUD is on property which has the ability to provide a
suitable relationship to thoroughfares ('Ely Boulevard South, Frates
and Casa Grande Roads) ; and that said thoroughfares: will be adequate
to carry any additional traffic generated by the development.
3. The plan for the proposed development will present a unified and
organized arrangement of residential units which are appropriate in
relation to adjacent or nearby properties and roadways and; - as
conditionally recommended for approval, that adequate public and
private area landscaping and screening will be included to insure
compatibility.
4. The Scenic qualities of the improved site will be protected, with
adequate available public and private spaces designated on the Unit
Development Plan, through the provision of pathways along the
frontages of Casa Grande and Frates Roads, and the dedication of
permanent open space over the golf course area to 'insure perpetual
preservation of urban separator open space.
5. The development of: 'the subject property, in the manner proposed and
conditionally approved', will not be detrimental to the public: welfare,
and will be in the best interest of the City.
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6. That the proposed rezoning is in conformance with the general intent
and spirit of the ,zoning regulations and the Petaluma General Plan by
providing density in conformance with the site's land use designation;
and further, that the public interest, convenience and general welfare
will be furthered by the proposed amendment.
7. That the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines have been satisfied and hereby incorporates by reference
the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report certified by the City
Council in January, 1985.
8. That the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act
Guidelines Section 15091 are hereby satisfied by the incorporation of
mitigation measures to address identified adverse impacts associated
with the approved project. Those mitigation measures being set forth
in conditions of approval for the unit development plan and tentative
cc map for the Adobe Creek Golf and Country Club, Unit 2.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to recommend approval of the Unit Development Plan for Adobe
Creek;- Phase 2, subject to the amended conditions as follows:
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN BE1\
BALSHAW - Yes
DOYLE - Absent
LIBARLE - Yes
PARKERSON - Yes
READ - Yes
TARR. Yes
[NETT - Yes
Conditions
1. Consideration of the proposed amendment to the Development
Agreement shall be concluded by the Planning Commission prior to the
consideration of the PUD rezoning, PUD unit development plan and
tentative map for Adobe Creek Unit 2 by the City Council.
2. The PUD development plan shall be expanded and /or amended, subject
to SPARC review and approval, to incorporate maximum building
envelopes to equal minimum setback restrictions.
3. The PUD development standards and project CC &R's (conditions,
covenants and restrictions) for Unit 2, subject to City staff review
and approval, shall izrcRrde incorporate references to the following
development standards:
a. Identification of options and /or restrictions applicable to
homeowners for construction of either structural additions or
associated improvements (decks, patios, spas, etc.) .
b. Maximum residential building heights of two and one -half stories
or 30
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C. Maximum lot coverage for principal dwelling and accessory
improvements shall be limited to an area equivalent to the defined
building envelope as reflected on the approved unit development
plan. NOTE: Within this PUD, the building envelope shall mean
the area contained within the required setbacks from perimeter
property lines.
d.. Minimum setbacks shall be as follows:
Front: average 18' to garage door unless deemed, by City staff
to require more to provide adequate maneuvering area.
Side: 3' 'minimum to property line, 10' separation between
adjacent residences.
Rear: 12' minimum from rear -most plane of structure closest to
rear property line.
4.
e. Rebuilding and /or replacement of residential structures including
fences, shall conform to the approved unit development plan.
f. Garage conversions are prohibited..
g. Recreational vehicles must be stored off -site, or within the
garage.
h. Whether minor additions (decks, patios, greenhouses, spas, etc.)
are permitted in conformance with PUD Development Standards.
If proposed to be permitted, under what standards and /or .review
processes?
i. Whether structural additions are permitted. If permitted, are
they subject to Homeowner's Association review and approval? If
permitted, structural additions' shall be contained within the
building envelope, as defined within this PUD and set forth on
the approved unit development plan and subdivision map,. Design
shall be in keeping with the approved PUD development plan.
j. Home occupations are permitted subject to the regulations of -the
Petaluma Toning Ordinance and any provisions of the project
CC &R's.
k. Accessory structures shall be permitted, subject to 'Homeowner
Association review and approval, and shall be contained within
the building envelope. Development standards for permitted
accessory structures shall be prepared by the developer and
subject to SPARC review and approval, prior to final map
approval and recordation.
1. Parking enforcement program, subject to review and .approval by
City Staff.
All aspects of the proposed development plan are subject to - review by
the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee prior to approval of
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a 'Final Map; including but not limited to: architecture, public and
private landscaping (except golf course) , hardscape surface
treatments, private Street identification signs, lighting fixtures,
irrigation, public right -of -way pathways, project identification signs
and fencing. Particular emphasis shall be given to:
a. Provision of substantial landscaping along project's perimeter,
including Casa Grande, Frates and Old Adobe Roads.
b, Interior streetscape with substantial street tree planting, in
excess of minimum standards typically seen., the intent being to
make this Petaluma's "show- place" housing project
C. Provision of screen planting adjacent to residential fences which
abut golf course pathways.
d. Provision of at least four off - street parking spaces for each
residential unit, with adequate driveway width and length to
afford safe maneuvering.
5. All landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting, walls, fences, etc.,
within the public right -of -way shall be maintained through an
Assessment District, s- ubject to approval of the City Council
concurrently with the approval of the Final Map. Costs associated
with the formation of the assessment district shall be borne by the
developer. Landscaping and irrigation systems within the public
r, ght -of -way shall be designed to standards acceptable to the City of
Petaluma and shall be operated by time - controlled devices designed to
be activated during non- daylight hours.
6. All landscaping, irrigation systems, lighting and other improvements
with in the private right -of -ways, within the project site, shall be
maintained through a homeowner's association or other method, subject
to City Council review and approval concurrently with the approval of
the Final Map.
7. Streetscape landscaping and pathway treatment shall be extended
beyond City limits lines to provide
continuity of design, subject to SPARC review and approval.
8. Cut -de -sac paving pattern shall match the detail illustrated on the unit
development plan (titled prototypical plan on the Illustrative Site
Plan) , subject to SPARC review and approval.
9. Hours of construction activity on the Adobe Creek residential projects
shall be limited to the hours of 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM., Monday through
Saturday (non - holiday).
10. All applicable conditions to the original PCD approval, which are not
amended by these actions, shall remain in force.
11.
Public access and use of the course shall continue for 50 years from
commencement of operations, unless reduced, modified, or extended by
mutal consent of the City and Duffel or Duffel's successors in interest.
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for public acces's shall run with the land and shall be
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motion was made by Commissioner Parkersori. and seconded by
Commissioner Tarr to recommend approval of the Tentative .Map
based on the findings and subject to the amended conditions as
follows
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN BEl\
Findings
BALSHAW. - Yes
DOYLE - Absent
LIBARLE - Yes
PARKERSO`N -. Yes
READ - Yes
TARR - Yes
NETT - Yes
1. The proposed subdivision, as conditionally approved', together with
provisions for its design and improvement, is consistent with the
General Plan objectives, policies, general land uses and programs.
2. The site is physically suitable for the type and density of development
proposed, as conditionally approved.
3. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements
therefore, as conditionally approved, will not cause substantial
environmental damage, and no substantial or avoidable injury will occur
to fish or wildlife or their habitat.
4.. The design of the Subdivision and the type of improvements will not
cause serious public health problems.
5. The design of the Subdivision and the type of improvements proposed
will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for
access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
6. The discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing
community sewer system will not result in violation of the existing
requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
7. That the restriction to limited access for the Adobe `Creek channelw:ay
contained within this project site - is due to the need to "insure public
safety. It is assured that access' is retained for research and
enhaneeme'nt projects such as the Casa Grande High School. 'hatchery.
Conditions
1. Consideration of the proposed amendment to the Development
Agreement shall be concluded by the Planning Commission prior to the
consideration of the PUD rezoning, PUD unit development plan and
tentative map for Adobe Creek Unit- 2 by the City Council.
2. Private street names shall' be subject to approval of the Petaluma
Street Naming Committee.
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3. All restoration and enhancement work within the Adobe Creek
channelway and along the top of bank shall be done in conformance
with plans, reviewed, and approved by all appropriate regulatory
agencies prior to issuance of a residential building permit within Unit
No. 2. All restoration and enhancement work shall be undertaken in a
timely manner, cognizant of restrictions of weather, but in no case
shall completion of said improvements extend beyond December, 1990
or the completion of all residential units, whichever comes
first. Substantial compliance, as deemed appropriate b City staff,
shall be achieved by end (if summer 1990
4. Development fees applicable to this project shall be as set forth within
0) the revised Development Agreement.
5. A; revised PUD unit development plan exhibit, incorporating all details
CO and conditions of approval which can be reflected in map form, shall
be submitted within 60 days, of PUD and tentative map approval by the
City Council, or prior to ' SPARC review, whichever occurs first.
6. Project CC &R's, signed and in recordable form, and homeowner's
association bylaws shall be submitted 30 6e days prior to approval of a
Final Map and shall be subject to review and approval of the
Community Development and Planning Department and City Attorney.
Project CC &R's shall be signed and recorded with the Final Map.
7. The developer shall submit a plan for on -going routine cleaning of
private streets and common parking areas prior to issuance of the first
certificate of occupancy, subject to the review and approval of the
Public Works Director.
8. The Tentative Map shall reflect minimum setback requirements set forth
as PUD conditions of approval, subject to staff review and approval
prior to Final Map consideration.
9. Transit bus -stop facilities shall be provided as deemed appropriate, by
City staff and Sonoma County Transit, prior to Final Map review and
approval by City Council. Improvements shall be completed
concurrently with public improvements.
10. Golf course pathways between residential lots shall measure a minimum
of 25' 36' in width with substantial screen planting against residential
fences.
11. All applicable conditions to the original PCD approval, which are not
amended, by these actions, shall remain in force.
12. The conditions of the City Engineer, as set forth below, shall be
complied with.; aritk tht- �rceptirnr- v�on�litiorrs- b- arre�-t pertarrring - to
r a dirt s- r e gzri r arrerrts for- private - s �reets -:
a. Adobe Creek shall be maintained in a natural state and provisions
made to accommodate flood flows, to the satisfaction of the City
Engineer.
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sha +l--b-e7- 399L --- Th -e t�tive -map-- shall- -bre--revisecl -to reflect -+his
req- airement-
C. A 25' minimum, back -up area is needed behind parking spaces of
cul -de -sac, parking islands. Please show parking and back -up
area (25 in Section C -C. Section D -D shows proper
configuration of .parking and back -up maneuver areas.
d. Two sets of water calculations. shall be required for this
development. One set verifying the system adequacy (fire flows
and domestic service,, pressure.) of Phase 1 and another set
covering both Phases 1. and 2.
e. If on- street parking is proposed along one side of Section A =A,
the specific location shall be stated on ' the tentative map.
f. "No Parking" shall. be designated along the remaining streets
within this development except as proposed in the landscape
parking islands and proposed parking pull -in areas. (Section
D -D) .
g. Any facilities for pedestrian and bike pathways shall be contained
within a public access easement.
h. The 20' dimension shown in Section C -C on the tentative map
appears incorrect. This shall b be rechecked and corrected if
necessary.
i. The project shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation
requirements adopted by the Ci Council as contained in Zoning
Ordinance Article 16 and Municipal Code, Chapter 17.30 "Storm
Drainage Impact Fee".
j. The existing wastewater irrigation. force main and easement shall
be shown on the tentative map or other appropriate mechanism,.
k. All storm drain - pipes not draining a private street shall be
private and maintained by the golf course.
1. The private streets, as shown on the tentative map, shall be
maintained by the Homeowner's Association or other appropriate
mechanism.
M. It is unclear if the clubhouse site, Lot A, is to be included
within the, golf course area. If it is not, then it shall be labeled
"remainder". If it is. to be considered a separate; lot than
dimensions and area to the nearest 100 square feet stated along
with access and utility services shown.
n. All grading and erosion- control measures shall conform to the
City's Erosion Control Ordinance No. 1576 NCS.
o. Lot =to -lot and across property line drainage is not allowed.
Provisions shall be made to catch this water before it crosses the
adjacent property.
p. The existing PG, &E easement adjacent to Frates Road shall be
shown on the tentative map.
q. All existing utilities (12KV lines and under) shall b be converted
to underground facilities.
r. Prior to the issuance of any building ,permits, lot pad elevations
shall be certified by a Registered Civil Engineer..
S1. Handicapped ramps shall be provided at street corners with
pedestrian access. '
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not- reflec�arrSr- proposed= t�rarrge�o-�re --original- corrdi•ticrrs
13. The landscape medians within the three cul -de -sacs shall be shortened
to: provide adequate access to residential driveways, subject to SPARC
and City staff review and approval
NEW BUSINESS
PUBLIC HEARINGS
IV. MARK ANTELL, BED AND BREAKFAST, 525 7th STREET, AP No.
008- 211 -19, (File No. 1.646) .
1, Consideration of Negative Declaration-.
2: Consideration of Conditional Use Permit to allow a bed and
breakfast inn.
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This public hearing was opened and the item was . continued to the Planning
Commi'ssion meeting of October -10, 1989, to allow renoticing (applicant
changed size of project
V. VAN BEBBER, 729 PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH, AP No.
008- 194 -04, (File No. 1.640).
1 Consideration of Negative Declaration.
2: Consideration of_ conditional use permit to allow existing steel
fabrication facility and 7,000 sq.ft. warehouse addition.
This public hearing was opened and continued (per applicant's request) to
the Planning Commission meeting of October 24, 1989.
VI. CONROW PROPERTY, ELLIS AND WASHINGTON (PETALUMA TOWN
PLAZA) , (NORTHEAST CORNER) , AP No. 007 - 361 -27 & 30 (File NO.
1.648).
1. Consideration of Negative Declaration.
2. Consideration of Conditional Use Permit to allow a shopping
center.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
John Hess - (First Western Development) - applicant - problems with
setback at Washington Street; no sidewalk in front of building; heavy
landscaping; asked for 28 foot setback (measured from property line) on
Washington Street and 15 feet from rear property line.; TJKM (applicant's
Engineer) working with City Traffic Engineer on egress /ingress on Ellis.
The public hearing was closed.
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Discussion
Commissioner -'s Tarr/Parkerson - sidewalks should be provided. at this area;
what is future development of this property? what is Zoning and General
Plan designation?
Commissioner Balshaw Agreed with above - should have bicycle path along
the frontage from sycamore tree to Ellis Street.
Commissioner Libarle - people might be encouraged to jaywalk if there was a
sidewalk along East Washington frontage:.
Commissioner Parkerson concerns about access from Ellis Street; must
insure tree preservation.
Commissioner Read - signag,e for this shopping center - setbacks are
critical and should be adhered to; if sycamore tree on East Washington
frontage dies., it should be replaced with another similar -sized tree.
Commissioner Balshaw wants bikeway in front of this center on
Washington.
Commissioner: Bennett no guidelines on setbacks at gateway areas
Commissioner Read - Wants visitor information kiosk on this site.
A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by
Commissioner Tarr to direct staff to prepare a Mitigated Negative
Declaration based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER.
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
CHAIRMAN BE1\
Findings
BALSHAW - Yes
DOYLE - Absent
LIBARLE - Yes
PARKERSON - Yes
READ - Yes
TARR - Yes
f NETT - Yes
1. 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.
2. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the ,potential to
achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental
goals.
3. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have impacts which
are individually limited, but cumulatively' considerable.
4. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have environmental
effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, .
either directly or indirectly.
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5. The project, as conditionally approved, is consistent with and further
promotes the objectives, goals, and policies of the General Plan.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to grant a conditional use permit based on the findings and subject
to the amended conditions listed as follows:
Conditions
1. Building A shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the Washington
Street property line and. will include landscaping of a minimum of eight
8 feet of ri ht -of -wa . 30 -- feet - -from- -the-- secrt+lr- - Wa-s- hiTrgt=
fz-cntztge - Propez'tS'`3i7re= final- Prope��tS'`3ine€ ter eation }- Building
B shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the east (rear) property
line (bordering the Martin - Shaffer residence) .
2. The existing sycamore tree shall be preserved and protected. The two
existing Eucalyptus trees shall be preserved and protected if possible,
as determined by SPARC. Method of protection shall be subject to
SPARC review.
3. Although a higher ratio is encouraged, a minimum of 1 parking space
per 300 sq.ft. of gross floor area shall be provided.
4. In order to provide more parking, up to 300 of the spaces shall be
compact.
5. Parking shall be relocated and replaced with landscaping so that no
spaces are located in the 10 foot front setback (Ellis Street) .
6. A total of three handicap spaces shall be provided, one of which must
be designed to accommodate side - loading vehicles.
7. Prior to SPARC review of the project, the applicant shall submit proof
to the satisfaction of City staff that the existing access easement
(north of site) does not preclude development of the site as proposed.
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COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent
COMM'IpSSIONER LIBARLE - Yes
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON = Yes
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COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Yes
Findings
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1. The proposed use, subject to the
conditions of approval conforms to
the intent and requirements of the
Zoning Ordinance, and the General
Plan.
2. This project will not constitute a
nuisance or be detrimental to the
public welfare of the community
due to the mitigation measures
incorporated in the Conditions of Approval.
Conditions
1. Building A shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the Washington
Street property line and. will include landscaping of a minimum of eight
8 feet of ri ht -of -wa . 30 -- feet - -from- -the-- secrt+lr- - Wa-s- hiTrgt=
fz-cntztge - Propez'tS'`3i7re= final- Prope��tS'`3ine€ ter eation }- Building
B shall be setback a minimum of 25 feet from the east (rear) property
line (bordering the Martin - Shaffer residence) .
2. The existing sycamore tree shall be preserved and protected. The two
existing Eucalyptus trees shall be preserved and protected if possible,
as determined by SPARC. Method of protection shall be subject to
SPARC review.
3. Although a higher ratio is encouraged, a minimum of 1 parking space
per 300 sq.ft. of gross floor area shall be provided.
4. In order to provide more parking, up to 300 of the spaces shall be
compact.
5. Parking shall be relocated and replaced with landscaping so that no
spaces are located in the 10 foot front setback (Ellis Street) .
6. A total of three handicap spaces shall be provided, one of which must
be designed to accommodate side - loading vehicles.
7. Prior to SPARC review of the project, the applicant shall submit proof
to the satisfaction of City staff that the existing access easement
(north of site) does not preclude development of the site as proposed.
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8. Curb cut or other means of retaining potential for access to
Martin- Shaffer- property (.existing access easement) shall be provided.
9. Owner authorization shall be obtain_ ed for any off -site improvements to
,private property prior to issuance of building permit.
10. Development of this site shall be subject to SPARC review with
particular emphasis on the following:
a. Multi -pane windows and column effect shall be wrapped. beyond
the tower feature or other comparable architectural enhancement
provided (east elevation of Building B where visible from
Washington) ;
b. Man doors on. the east elevation ('Building B) shall be recessed
and substantially framed;
C. Landscaping shall be provided against buildings wherever
possible;
d. Landscaping plans . for the median island and the Phase 2 area
shall be submitted. with SPARC application and shall include
plantings against the north elevation of Building B;
e. All trees provided `along the Washington Street frontage shall be
Specimen size (minimum 24" box) ;
f., Landscaping, shall be provided along the access easement and
along the east property line-to serve as a buffer (noise, light
and glare) for the adjoining residential uses. .Placement and
species shall be selected to provide maximum buffering.
g. Recycling facilities';
h. Sign program (to include any monument signs and those designed
to "provide tourist information and/or impart a sense of gateway
entry into the community.")
i. Adequacy of tower feature and, architecture for Gateway
treatment.
Provision of adequate access for deliveries.
:. Provision of a bike [pedestrian path _along the Washington Street
frontage, from Ellis Street • to the Washington Street entry drive.
11,. Property owner shall be responsible for maintenance of landscaping in
the public right of way in perpetuity.
12. :Right -of -way improvements shown on, plans shall be installed by
developer, subject to variations if required by City staff.
13. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter
or packaging.
14. The use permit for the shopping center does not include automatic
approval for other or future uses which are not permitted uses within
the underlying zoning district including fast food restaurants.
Conditional uses as specified by the Zoning Ordinance for this district
shall obtain a use permit prior to commencement of the use.
15. All requirements of the Engineering Department shall be complied. with,
including:
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a. Unless it can be justified to City staff by the applicant, the
a: Buildings A & B require sprinklers.
b,. Show site drainage and location of utilities.
18. The project sponsor shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation
requirements adopted by the City Council, as contained in Zoning
Ordinance Article 16, and Municipal Code Chapter 17.30 "Storm
Drainage Impact Fee."
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driveway on Ellis (closest to Washington,) shall be eliminated.
b.
The Ellis Street access via the easement shall be widened to 36
feet with two egress (left and right turn lanes) and one ingress
(plans on file with the Planning Department) .
c..
Curb, gutter and sidewalk to City Standards shall be
installed /repaired on Ellis Street.
d.
Handicap ramps are required at the corner of East Washington
and Ellis and both sides of the 36' entrance."
e.
Adjustments to curve radii and the deceleration lane may be
required.
f.
Utilities fronting or traversing the site shall be undergrounded in
accordance with the Municipal Code.
g.
Site distance problems at the 36' access may necessitate red curb
in the area to the north (now used for diagonal parking) .
16. All
requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be complied with, including:
a
Building shall be protected by an automatic fire extinguishing
system as required by section 10.208A of the 1985 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code.
b.
Permit required from Fire Marshal's Office for sprinkler system
alteration prior to work being started. Two sets of plans are
required.
C.
Permit required for alarm system, prior to installation.
di.
Provide electrical conduit from post indicator valve to alarm panel
location for tamper switch as underground is being installed.
e.
Check valve in Fire Department connection to be installed above
grade.
f:
Two inch clearance shall be provided around fire sprinkler lateral
and riser at foundation and floor slab.
g;.
Provide KNOX box for key control located on building as required
by the Fire Marshal.
h -.
Provide fire hydrants as shown on plan (on file in the Fire
Marshal's Office).
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Building shall conform to Article 81 of the 1985 Edition of the
Uniform Fire Code.
j.
Provide fire extinguisher 2 A rated A B C dry chemical type as
required by the Fire Marshal."
17. All
requirements of the Building Division shall be complied with,
including:
a: Buildings A & B require sprinklers.
b,. Show site drainage and location of utilities.
18. The project sponsor shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation
requirements adopted by the City Council, as contained in Zoning
Ordinance Article 16, and Municipal Code Chapter 17.30 "Storm
Drainage Impact Fee."
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19. 20 7 Major Traffic Facilities Improvement Fees: The project sponsor
shall, prior to issuance of a building permit., pay a fee of $50.00 per
daily trip end estimated to be generated by said project. Trip
generation figures 'shall be as determined by the City Engineer. If
the City establishes a Major Facilities Traffic Mitigation fee prior to
issuance of a building permit, the fee for said project shall
thereinafter be either $50.00 per trip end or the major facilities traffic
mitigation fee.
20. -2-1- Construction activities shall comply with applicable zoning
ordinance and municipal code performance standards (noise, , dust,
odor, etc.).
21. In addition to Storm Drainage Impact and Traffic Mitigation,
Community Facilities Development Fees shall be applicable to this
project.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
VII. SIGN ORDINANCE REVISION'S, SHOPPING CENTERS (File 7.119) .
1. Consideration of Negative Declaration.
2. Consideration of - Zoning Ordinance Text Amendments affecting
shopping center sign regulations.
This item was not presented at this .meeting.. It will be renoticed and heard
at a later meeting.
PLANNING 'MATTERS
INTERPRETATIONS:
VIII. TRUE VALUE HARDWARE, NORTH MCDOWELL AT COMMERCE
(NORTHWEST CORNER) , AP No. 007 - 630 -01.
1. Appeal of Planning Director's interpretation concerning
development of retail hardware store in light industrial zone.
DISCUSSION
Alan Henderson - 78,6.2 Mon.tero - Rohnert Park - described plans for
business; wants to limit sales to $15.00 minimum; out of area sales will be
by UPS; other deliveries kept local; other businesses in area sell retail;
would like to be open on Saturday; existing True Value would probably
close.
DisCl ssign
Commissioner' Parkerson - 'Should the zoning in this area be changed?
Comi ssioner Balshaw. - This item should be sent to City Council.
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Commissioner Read - How can this use be policed?
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Read to deny the appeal, upholding the administrative decision to deny the
project and supporting staff findings of inconsistency with the Industrial
land use designation and zoning for the site, based on the following
findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Yes
(� COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - No
co Findings for True Value
1. The project, as proposed, does not conform to the requirements and
intent of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance with respect to permitted uses
within the ML Zoning District.
2. The project, as proposed, does not conform to the requirements,
intent, policies, and provisions of the General Plan as they relate to
properties designated for Industrial use.
3. The proposed use is not consistent with the nature and character of
other permitted uses for the site.
IX. BENSON /MAHONEY, BILLBOARD RELOCATION
1, Discussion of regulations regarding relocation of existing
non- conforming use (billboard) .
(Commissioner Bennett abstained.)
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DISCUSSION:
Harold, Mahoney - Sign is being obscured by redwood tree growth - wants
to move sign elsewhere on same property.
Commissioner Read - A new billboard will be allowed for the auto center.
Commissioner Libarle - Billboard should be allowed to be moved.
Commissioner- Read - Billboard should not be allowed to be moved.
Commissioner- Tarr - Should not move sign.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Read to deny request to relocate an existing non- conforming use
(billboard), based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER BALSHAW - Yes
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - Absent
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - No
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Yes
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COMMISSIONER READ - Yes
COMMISSIONER TARR - Yes
CHAIRMAN BENNETT - Abstain
Findings
1. The City of Petaluma Zoning Ordinance does not permit an outdoor
advertising sign to be relocated if it is to be viewed from a main
traveled roadway of a landscaped freeway.
2. The City of Petaluma Zoning Ordinance does not allow a
non- conforming use to be moved to a different portion of a lot except
to make. it conforming.
3. Relocating this billboard will not make it conforming.
4. General Plan Policy 14 states that the number of billboards shall be
reduced.
ADJOURNMENT 11 :00 PM.
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