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HomeMy WebLinkAboutPlanning Commission Minutes 06/25/2019Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 1 City of Petaluma, CA L City Council Chambers �Gr City Hall, 11 English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Telephone 707/778-4301 $ E -Mail cdd@cityofpetaluma.org Web Page http://www.cityofpetaluma.org Planning Commission Minutes Tuesday, June 25, 2019 — 07:00 PM Regular Meeting FINAL MINUTES 1. CALL TO ORDER Vice Chair Alonso opened the meeting at 7:00 PM 2. ROLL CALL PRESENT: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Heidi Bauer, Scott Alonso, Patrick Streeter, and Kevin McDonnell ABSENT: Richard Marzo 3. PUBLIC COMMENT The Commission will hear public comments only on matters over which it has jurisdiction. There will be no Committee/Commission discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three 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. Vice Chair Alonso opened the general public comment period. Seeing no one wishing to speak, the comment period was closed. 4. COMMITTEE COMMENT A. Council Liaison — Kevin McDonnell Council Member McDonnell reported that, at their last meeting, the City Council appointed new members to the Commission and Committees and heard the appeal of the Woodridge Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 2 project. He noted that staff made great representation of the issues, however, there was a split decision on whether to approve or deny the appeal, potentially resulting in no action. The Council denied the appeal with an additional condition accepting the applicant's offer for a modification to the roof line. Council Member McDonnell also noted that the Council is moving ahead with a climate crisis ad hoc committee and considered a zero -waste resolution. He also mentioned that the City is sponsoring an Electric Vehicle myth buster forum on July 11th at 6:00 pm at the Community Center. B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee — Bill Wolpert Commissioner Wolpert reported that at the last Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee meeting, there was a presentation on the City's progress on a bike share program, noting the variables, such as the type of bicycles, whether it would be a centralized bike share program, and GPS alternatives. Staff is in the process of gathering information and the project is moving along quickly. Also at the meeting, there was a presentation on the history of Sharrows and how they are becoming outdated as Class III bike lanes are being improved to not rely solely on graphics to distinguish the bike lane. There was also a continued discussion on Lynch Creek trail improvements. C. Tree Advisory Committee — Scott Alonso Vice Chair Alonso reported that the Tree Advisory Committee did not meet. D. Other Committee Comment Commissioner Bauer thanked Commissioner Wolpert for his eight years of service. This meeting will be his last as a Planning Commissioner and he will be missed. Commissioner Gomez also thanked Commissioner Wolpert for his service and dedication. Commissioner Streeter mentioned that he valued his time together with Commissioner Wolpert. 5. STAFF COMMENT A. Planning Manager's Report Heather Hines, Planning Manager, thanked Commissioner Wolpert on behalf of the City and staff and noted that it's going to be a change not having him on the Commission, who brought his expertise as an architect. Ms. Hines presented Commissioner Wolpert with a letter from the City Manager and a framed Scott Hess photograph and certificate. Ms. Hines added her comments about the Woodridge appeal, stating that the City Council denied the appeal and upheld the Planning Commission's decision, with the change to adjust the roof height. She noted that the new Planning Commissioner, Sandi Potter, will be joining Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 3 the Joint Council/Commission meeting on July 1st. Ms. Potter has experience as an environmental planner and currently works for the Town of Windsor. Ms. Hines also reported that at the July 1st joint meeting, there will be an informational discussion on Reach Codes, which will include a presentation from a representative from Sonoma Clean Power. In addition, the Council will discuss the updated draft City goals and welcomed the public to view the graphic notes from the Community Workshop that are posted in the Chambers. The Council will also be reviewing the David Best Public Art project on the Lynch Creek Trail in order to move on to Phase 2 of the contract. Commissioner Alonso Ms. Hines 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. Approval of Minutes for the meeting of Tuesday, June 11, 2019 PC Draft Minutes 06-11-19 The meeting minutes were approved as submitted. 7. NEW BUSINESS A. Zoning Text Amendment — Zoning Text Amendments to Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 7.030 (Accessory Dwelling Units), Section 7.110 (Short Term Vacation Rentals), and Table 11.1 (Parking Spaces Required) to eliminate on-site parking requirements for new Accessory Dwelling Units and restrict the use of new Accessory Dwelling Units as Short -Term Vacation Rentals. Staff Report Attachment A - Draft Resolution Attachment B - City Council Ordinance No, 2645 Attachment C - City Council Staff Report April 15, 2019 Attachment D - Redline of Proposed Amendments to IZO Sec 7.030 and 7.110 Attachment E - Redline of Proposed Amendments to IZO Table 11.1 Attachment F - Public Comment Ms. Hines Commissioner Gomez Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 4 Commissioner Hines Commission Gomez Commissioner Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Council Member McDonnell Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Ms. Hines Commissioner McDonnell Commissioner Wolpert Council Member McDonnell Ms. Hines Council Member McDonnell Motion: Approve as amended, the Zoning Text Amendments to Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 7.030 (Accessory Dwelling Units), Section 7.110 (Short Term Vacation Rentals), and Table 11.1 (Parking Spaces Required) to eliminate on-site parking requirements for new Accessory Dwelling Units and restrict the use of new Accessory Dwelling Units as Short -Term Vacation Rentals made by Kevin McDonnell, seconded by Diana Gomez. Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0. Yes: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Heidi Bauer, Scott Alonso, Patrick Streeter, and Kevin McDonnell Absent: Richard Marzo 8. OLD BUSINESS A. DeCristo Multi -Family Residential Project - Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of 13 multi -family residential units contained within three, 3 -story apartment buildings on a 0.705 -acre parcel. The Project includes onsite amenities, walkways, outdoor Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 5 common areas, an in -ground pool, and a bio-retention/detention basin. Public improvements include frontage improvements and a recreational pathway. Staff: Aaron Hollister, Senior Planner Address: 109 Ellis Street Project #: PLSR-18-0030 Staff Report Attachment A - De Cristo Draft Resolution and Conditions Attachment B - 109 Ellis St FINAL CC SR 5-06-2019 Attachment C - Resolution 2019-057 N.C.S. 05062019 Attachment D - Resolution 2019-058 N.C.S. 05062019 Attachment E - PC Staff Report Attachment F - PC Reso 2019-05 DeCristo MND Attachment G - PC Reso 2019-06 DeCristo Density Bonus w Exhibit Attachment H - 109 Ellis SPAR Applicant Response Comments Attachment I - 109 Ellis Outreach Meeting Attachment J - Public Comment Attachment K - 109 Ellis Street Final Plans Part 1 Attachment K - 109 Ellis Street Final Plans Part 2 Attachment K - 109 Ellis Street Final Plans Part 3 Attachment K - 109 Ellis Street Final Plans Part 4 Aaron Hollister, Senior Planner Jerry Kier, Jerry Kier Architects Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Hollister Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Hollister Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Hollister Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Hollister Planning Commission Meeting of lune 25, 2019 Page 6 Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Hollister Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Kier Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Kier Commissioner Wolpert Mr, Kier Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Gomez Mr, Kier Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Gomez Mr. Iger Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Gomez Gina Benedetti-Petnic, City Engineer Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 7 Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Council Member McDonnell Commissioner Gomez Council Member McDonnell Commissioner Gomez Mr. Kier Commissioner Bauer Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Mr. Kier Commissioner Bauer Mr. Kier Commissioner Bauer Mr. Kier Commissioner Bauer Mr. Kier Commissioner Bauer Mr. Kier Commissioner Streeter Mr. Kier Commissioner Streeter Andrea Chapman, Landscape Architect Commissioner Streeter Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 8 Ms. Chapman Commissioner Streeter Public Comment period was opened Kenneth Henry, public member, requested that a condition of approval be added to prohibit the project's tenants to drive through Martin Farms, which is a private street. They have existing issues with the Washington Creek because there is nothing in the tenant lease agreement. He also stated that the only ADA accessible unit is a one bedroom and requested a two-bedroom unit be made ADA accessible. He also believes the low-income housing unit should be a two-bedroom unit. He is concerned about parking on Ellis Street and is wondering if there are plans to add additional spaces on Ellis Street. He heard Commissioners mention that the City of Sausalito has approved projects with angled windows and he feels that is not true. He has worked in Sausalito for the past 15 years and there are no angled windows. He feels that the angled windows will not be compatible with the existing neighborhood and recommends squaring off the windows. He is also concerned about the trail and its maintenance. Roxanna Marinak, neighbor to proposed project, stated that shadow studies have been done for previous projects and asked whether a shadow study was done for this project. She lives in a condo adjacent to the proposal and she is concerned about privacy and sunlight. She noted the surrounding neighborhood having one- and two-story buildings and asked why this project is three stories instead of two. She asked how they are able to enforce renting to single families. She is concerned that the proposed apartments are not low income, considering the existing neighborhood is low income, and feels that families will need at least two incomes. She is also concerned about parking and feels this is an unfair, overcrowded development. Ben Peters, public member, stated that he is advocating for RSVP parking, similar to what Marin and San Francisco are doing. He appreciates the electric vehicle parking and requested that the amps and voltage be included in the conditions of approval. He has concerns about heating the pool with electricity, since it is the least efficient, and suggested that solar water heating will be considered for projects to avoid gas connections. Public Comment period was closed. Council Member McDonnell Ms. Hines Council Member McDonnell Ms. Hines Ms. Petnic Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 9 Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Council Member McDonnell Ms. Hines Council Member McDonnell Mr. Kier Council Member McDonnell Mr. Kier Commissioner Bauer Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Streeter Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Gomez Vice Chair Alonso Ms. Hines Commissioner Gomez Ms. Hines Commissioner Gomez Commissioner Streeter Ms. Hines Mr. Kier Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Kier Commissioner Wolpert Mr. Kier Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 10 Vice Chair Alonso Ms, Hines Mr. Kler Council Member McDonnell Vice Chair Alonso Ms. Hines Commissioner Wolpert Commissioner Bauer Commissioner Streeter Vice Chair Alonso Council Member McDonnell Vice Chair Alonso Lisa Tennenbaum, Assistant City Attorney Council Member McDonnell Ms. Tennenbaum Commissioner Streeter Ms. Hines Commissioner Gomez Ms. Hines Commissioner Gomez Commissioner Wolpert Vice Chair Alonso Ms. Hines Council Member McDonnell Ms. Hines Commissioner Bauer Motion: Approve, with changes, Site Plan and Architectural Review of the DeCristo Multi - Family Residential Project located at 109 Ellis Street, made by Kevin McDonnell, seconded by Patrick Streeter. Planning Commission Meeting of June 25, 2019 Page 11 Vote: Motion carried 6 - 0 Yes: Diana Gomez, Bill Wolpert, Heidi Bauer, Scott Alonso, Patrick Streeter, and Kevin McDonnell. Absent: Richard Marzo 9. ADJOURN Next Meeting of the Planning Commission scheduled for Tuesday, July 09, 2019. The meeting was adjourned at 9:01 PM