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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/14/1984105 • iol 1 Not Official Until Approved By The Planning Commission MINUTES Petaluma Planning Commission August 1.4, 1984 Regular .Meeting 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Petaluma, California PRESENT: Commissioners Head, Hilligoss, Libarle, Perry, Read, Sobel, and Tenser ABSENT • None STAFF: Gregory Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director Warren Salmons, Principal Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of July 24, 1984 were approved. CORRESPONDENCE None DIRECTOR'S REPORT Commissioners will be receiving copies of the League of California Cities handbook for Planning Commissioners. Staff has distributed copies of material regarding regulations governing adult entertainment outlets; property maintenance; and, bed and breakfast inns. COMMISSIONERS' REPORT None PUBLIC °HEARINGS I. RESUBMITTAL OF PREVIOUSLY APPROVED BUT EXPIRED TENTATIVE MAP, LAKEVILLE BUSINESS PARK, VICINITY OF LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY, FRATES ROAD AND SOUTH MC DOWELL BOULEVARD, A.P.. NO. 005- 040 -31 and 32 (6.605) Continuation of Public Hearing of July 24, 1984. 1. Approval of Tentative Map. The public hearing was opened. Speakers: Edna Cader Budde, 1520 Indian Valley Rd., Novato, CA 94947 i Chris Christensen, 275 Oak Shadow Dr., Santa Rosa (representing developer, Virgil Howard) Les Ruh, Assistant City Engineer The public hearing was closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Sobel that the City Council adopt a Negative Declaration based on the following findings: Findings 1. Mitigating measures for potential future archaeological finds and means for the preservation of the on -site windmill are required as a condition of the Tentative Map. 2. No earthquake faults are believed to be active on the site. 3. Additional air pollution generated by the project is not expected to exceed permissible standards. 4. Proposed development is not expected to have a significant impact on the adjacent marsh wildlife habitat. The proposed row of evergreen trees which would separate the site from the marsh will provide a buffer. Design approval of the Adobe Creek improvements by the Fish and Game Department should insure proper consideration for the fish and wildlife. 5. Additional demand for public services will be compensated for by anticipated property tax revenues and required impact fees. 6. Projected traffic generation is not expected to impact neighboring streets beyond' their planned capacity. 7. Future improvements in the flood plain will be required to conform with all pertinent flood safety ;regulations. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by -Comm. Tencer to recommend to the City Council that the tentative map for Lakeville Business Park be approved subject to the following conditions: Conditions 1. The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City Engineer: A. Public improvements along Lakeville Highway frontage should include dedication for a 100 foot right -of -way and improvements to provide four lanes and left turn lanes; (96' shown) plus deceleration lanes. 2. Street improvement plans shall contain a cautionary note near the Pacific Telephone cable, instructing the contractor to call the U.S.A. 10"7 against Community Facilities Development Fees as set out in Petaluma Municipal Code Section 17.14.060, 14. The developer shall apply for an amendment to the existing PCD development plan in order to more clearly detail development standards and land uses for the project including review and inclusion of items as, identified in the CC &R's. 15. Prior to approval of the Final Map, the owners shall work with staff to develop overall design criteria for Lakeville Business Park. Such criteria shall include but not be limited to landscaping, architectural style, exterior building materials, screening and fencing, and parking and loading areas, and shall meet minimum City Standards where 00 applicable, subject to SPARC review and approval. Iq 16. Lakeville Highway frontage improvements for the adjoining Petaluma C) Poultry Processors property, as proposed as part of the original co improvement plans, shall be shown on subsequent improvement plans Q and said improvements shall be completed at the time the construction of :the Lakeville Business Park portion of South McDowell Boulevard is completed. 17. Two lanes of South McDowell Blvd. shall be extended through the Cader property to the Oakmead stub of South .McDowell Blvd. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 II. USE PERMIT FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING, 1296 SAN JOSE WAY, RUBEN DIAS, A.P. NO. 005 - 192 -19 (1.426) Continuation of Public Hearing of July 24, 1984. Note No action necessary. The applicant has withdrawn application for the use permit. The public hearing was opened. The public hearing was closed. III. USE PERMIT FOR FITNESS CENTER, 170 PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH (BEHIND GRAZIANO'S RESTAURANT) , JAIN STEWART FELDON, A.P. NO. 006 - 282 -17 (1.429) 1. . Consideration of Use Permit. Thei public hearing was opened. Speakers: Jain Feldman, 120 Purrington Road, Petaluma Kallie Bechler, 2034 Crinella Dr., Petaluma Underground Service Alert telephone number 800 -642 -2444, at least forty -eight hours prior to starting excavation work. 3. Lakeville Highway street improvement plans shall be subject to review and approval by CALTRANS prior to Final Map approval. 4. During the course of development, if archaeological materials are found, all work in the vicinity of the find(s) shall be stopped and a qualified archaeologist contacted to evaluate the materials and make recommendations for mitigation, as deemed necessary. The existing on -site windmill_ shall be restored and permanently preserved by the developer, or restored and offered to the City for dedication as proposed by the applicant. 5. Grading and drainage design shall conform with the Sonoma County Water Agency and the State Department of Fish and Game requirements. 6. The conditions, covenants and restrictions drafted for the park shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Department and City Attorney prior to Final Map approval. 7. Future building construction in the project shall take place in strict conformance 'with all applicable earthquake resistant construction . standards. 8. The front yard sidewalk system shall be designed in accordance with the specifications of the City Engineer and installed prior to acceptance of the project street system by the City. 9. The applicant shall provide a program of perpetual maintenance for the front yard landscaping and rear yard screening. The program shall be enforceable by a property owner's association and the City of Petaluma, and subject to content approval by the City Attorney prior to Final Map approval. 10. Adobe Creek shall be improved to flood control standards as a "natural waterway" subject to approval by the State Fish and Game Department, the Community Development Department,, and the Sonoma County Water Agency. In addition, the creek landscaping shall be maintained in a manner deemed acceptable by the City Council. E. The conditions., covenants and restrictions drafted for the park shall indicate the existence of the neighboring rendering plant. 12. Applicant is - advised that the development may be subject to future charges for a Public. Improvement Benefit District pursuant to Chapter 13.34 of the Petaluma Municipal Code, in order to provide needed future improvements to Lakeville Highway. 13. Developer and Staff shall agree on a method acceptable to the City staff to cause construction of signals at Lakeville. and McDowell Boulevard South as a part of the project, to be considered for credit Mrs. Collier, owner of the Wickersham Building, 170 Petaluma Blvd. No. , Petaluma The public hearing was closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. Head to approve the use permit application subject to the following conditions: 1. The project shall be subject to review by the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee. 2. All requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met prior to occupancy. 3. Any advertising signs for the project shall be in accordance with the 00 City Sign Ordinance and shall require a sign permit subject to the approval of the Community Development and Planning Department. 0 AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 IV. USE PERMIT FOR RESIDENCES IN C -O ZONE, HAYES AND EL ROSE, ROYAL EARLS, ROYAL PROPERTIES, A.P. NOS. 008 - 480 -26, 27, 48, 49 (1.432) 1. Consideration of Use Permit. (rehearing) Comm. Head excused himself during this hearing due to owning property within 300 feet of the site. The public hearing was opened. Speakers: Alma Barber, 16 Nob Hill Terrace, Petaluma - Stated she was concerned about traffic in the area due to proposed back -up driveways and the existence of sight hazard at the corner of El Rose and Hayes. Dr. Arthur Leoni, 1000 D St., Petaluma. Lucy Webb, 620 E. Washington St., Petaluma Dr. G. W. Lane, 9 West El Rose Dr., Petaluma Ellen Fowley, 2039 Crinella Dr., Petaluma The public hearing was closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Libarle recommending approval of the proposed use permit, subject to the following findings and conditions: Findings 1 1. The proposed structures and use, subject to the following conditions, will conform to the intent of the zoning ordinance and policies of the General Plan /EDP. 2. The proposed structures and uses, subject to the following conditions, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. 3. The necessary findings required by State law for a denial could not be made due to the lack of any substantial evidence- in the record of public health or safety problems which could not be otherwise mitigated. Conditions 1. That the proposed improvement plan shall be modified prior to SPARC review in the following manner: a. State that all garage areas measure . a minimum of 17 X 23.5 feet in area. b. Driveway entrance widths shall be minimized and combined, where possible to minimize driveway cuts through the sidewalk. C. Provide twenty -five foot rear yard (abutting Lot 15) on Lot 10. d. Provide twenty -five foot rear yard with no more than three foot encroachment by balconies on Lot 11. 2. The proposed project, site plan, building elevations, and landscaping shall be subject to :SPARC approval in accordance with Section 26 -400 of the Zoning Ordinance. All conditions of design approval shall become conditions of the use permit. 3. A landscape plan shall be submitted for SPARC approval which depicts fence locations ground cover in all front yard and street side yard - areas, and assurance that all tall shrubs and trees shall be located in such a manner so as to preserve views to the extent possible for buildings located uphill from the project site. 4. All planting shall be maintained in good growing conditions. Such maintenance shall include, where appropriate; pruning,, mowing, weeding, cleaning of debris and trash, fertilizing and regular watering. Whenever necessary, planting shall be replaced with other plant materials to insure continued compliance with applicable landscaping requirements. Required irrigation systems shall be fully maintained in sound operating condition with heads periodically cleaned and replaced when missing to insure continued regular watering of landscape areas, and health and vitality of landscape materials. .All building walks and grounds shall be maintained in excellent condition with private deed restrictions to be recorded ensuring a high level of maintenance of roofs, walls, downspouts and garage doors, patio decks, yards and landscaping. The CC &R's shall also ensure clean driveways and yards free of rubbish, weeds and stored materials, vehicles and, parts thereof. The private CC &R's shall contain a provision which permits backup City enforcement of their maintenance provisions. s 0001.E 5.. Thie outdoor storage of recreational vehicles and boats shall not be permitted on the project site. 6. A `1 grading plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior: to issuance of building permits. 7. 8. 9. icting the relative height relationship between the: proposed m Lot 15 and the existing structure on the abutting Tot to the 11 be submitted to the Director of Community Development and for approval prior to SPARC review of this project. No shall be approved if the structural height of the building .ding chimneys, vents, or other minor architectural features) ibove an imaginary plain radiating from the project sites' post property line at a minus five ( - 5) degree angle from an of . 118 feet. This requirement may be modified by' the )f Community Development and Planning if such modification .own to have a negligible effect on the preservation of views zboring properties. t of the building located on Lot 15 shall be certified upon of construction by a qualified engineer. riveways to the lots should be redesigned to permit reverse t turn around area on- site. NOES: 1 (Perry) ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 1 (Head) Comm. Head returned to the podium. V. TENTATIVE MAP, RANCHO ARROYO BUSINESS PARK UNIT I, CORONA ROAD AND INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, REDWOOD OIL, A.P. NO. 150", -02 -01 (6.599) 1. Consideration of Tentative Map.. (Staff recommends continuation to 4 meeting of August 28, 1984) Motion introduced by Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. Head, to continue this public hearing to the meeting of August 28, 198'4. i; AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 GENERAL PLAN HEARING j, VI. MODIFICATION TO URBAN SEPARATOR, EAST OF ELY BOULEVARD SOUTH (FUTURE EXTENSION) AND SOUTH OF FRATES ROAD, DUFFEL FINANCIAL CORPORATION, (8.91) (11.746) 1. i Adequacy of Environmental Impact Report for Lakeville Homes and Golf Course. i i i j a GO 011.2 2. General Plan/ Environmental Design Plan. Amendment; to modify location of urban separator to add 46 acres of planned residential designation (7 du /ac) . (Staff recommends continuation to meeting, of August 28 1984.) The public hearing was opened. Speakers: John Wagstaff, Wagstaff and Brady Michael Davis, 5:22 Sonoma Dr., Petaluma Kallie Bechler, 2034 Crinella Dr., Petaluma Lynn Woolsey, 923 B . Ste , Petaluma Joyce Gilar.di, 500 Casa Grande Rd., Petaluma Brian Verke, 5.5 Wilson Lane, Petaluma Jeanette Carsons, 2'50' Casa Grande Rd., Petaluma The public hearing was continued * to the meeting of August 28 1984. PLANNING MATTERS VII. TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSION,, MORNING STAR UNITS 4, 5., and 6 ELY BOULEVARD AND CYGNUS WAY, MC BAIL COMPANY, (.6.489 Rev.) Continuation from July 24, 1984 meeting. Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Sobel to approve extension of tentative map for 12 months. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 VIII. NOMINATION FOR LOCAL HISTORIC LANDMARK DESIGNATION,. ( "'D" AND 4TH STREETS) AMAIN POST OF °FICE, 120 FOURTH STREET, A.P. NO. 008- 062 -09 (13.3) Continuation from July 24, 1984 meeting. 1. Consideration of request for designation as local Historic landmark. Motion introduced by Comm. Sobel, seconded, by Comm., Read, to approve request for designation as local historic landmark for the Main Post Office, 120 Fourth St. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 XI. ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT, ACCESSORY DWELLINGS ; 113 Discussion Item ( Continued from July 24 meeting.) i This item will be continued to the meeting of August 28, 1984. ,I ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11:15 p.m. 1 pf /PCO 4 00 PC Minutes 8/14/ -84 cc ATTEST: