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By The Planning. Commission
MINUTES
Petaluma Planning. Commission October 9„ 1984
Regular Meeting 7:3'0 p. m.
City Council Chambers Petaluma, California
PRESENT`: Commissioners Hilligoss, Libarle, Perry *, Read, Serpilio and
Sobel
ABSENT: Commissioner Head
STAFF: Warren Salmons, (Acting) Community Development and Planning
Director
Mike 'Moore„ Associate Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
* Commissioner Perry arrived at 8 :10 .PM.
Chairperson Hilligoss welcomed Commissioner Serpilio.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes from the meetings of September 11
and September 25, 1984 were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE Warren Salmons referenced an unsigned letter received
in the Planning Department regarding relocation of the police facilities.
DIRECTOR''S REPORT Warren. Salmons' ,advised that two projects have
been submitted for- Technical Rating. The earliest scheduled date is
November 6 aL 7:30 PM (scheduled .for'.t-he Law Library, City 'Hall).
The architect for the downtown, parking ` facility will make a presentation to
SPARC on October 18 (special meeting) at 3:00 PM. The Commission is
welcome to attend.
Mr. Salmons welcomed Commissioner Serpilio on behalf of Planning staff.
Mr. Salmons advised that a "study session has been scheduled for October
30 to discuss among other _items; adult entertainment ordinance and bed and
breakfast ordinance. He advised that a representative from the City
Attorney's office would be present to :make a presentation and to answer
questions,
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT No report.
NOTE: Strike -Out Type (///) = Deletion
Underline Type = Addition.
PUBLIC ,HEARINGS
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I. VALLEY MIST APARTMENTS, Mar -'Mon Developers Payran and
Jefferson (3.326).
Continuation of action of September 25 on:
1. Consideration of E.I.Q.
2. Consideration of Rezoning to PUD.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to recommend to the City Council denial of a rezoning to PUD from
Light Industrial based on the following findings and the inability of the
Commission to make the mandatory PUD findings.
oo 1. The housing development project would have a specific, adverse impact
q, upon the public health or safety unless the project is disapproved or
approved upon the condition that the project be developed at a lower
U density.
2. There is no feasible method to satisfactorily mitigate or avoid the
adverse impact identified pursuant to subdivision (1) , other than the
disapproval of the housing development project or the approval of the
project upon the condition that it be developed at a lower density.
Examples of adverse impacts upon the public health or safety which cannot
be adequately mitigated include . the additional number of automobiles
brought to the neighborhood by Valley Mist residents and the resultant
noise and congestion; exposure of - dwelling units, particularly those on the
third story, to inhospitable surrounding land uses and noise due to poor
interfacing of residential and industrial land uses; reduction in
neighborhood privacy due to the proposed building heights; or removal of
land traditionally used for fairground parking.
VOTE:
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Head, Perry)
ABSTAIN: 1 (Serpilio)
II. MODIFICATION TO URBAN SEPARATOR, EAST, OF ELY
BOULEVARD SOUTH (FUTURE EXTENSION) AND SOUTH OF FRATES
ROAD, DUFFEL FINANCIAL CORPORATION,. (81.91 (11.746) .
Commissioner Perry arrived - 8:10 PM at the outset of discussion on this
item.
1. Continuation of action on adequacy of Environmental Impact Report for
Lakeville Homes and Golf Course (Continuation of Meeting of 10125.)
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to recommend to the City Council certification of the adequacy of
the Environmental Impact Report for Lakeville Homes and Golf Course as
noted and addressed.
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1. Addition of information regarding cost of services to golf course and
pros and cons of annexation of same.
VOTE:
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSTAIN:. 2 (Perry, Serpilio)"
ABSENT: 1 (Head)
III. KWIBIN RESTAURANT, Wei Feng Shu., 613 E. Washington Street
(1.445).
Use Permit to permit on -site sale of wine and beer.
The .public hearing was opened.
There were no speakers.
The public hearing was closed.
RECOMMENDATIO
Approval, subject to the following conditions:
1. An on -sale liquor license .shall be secured form the State Alcoholic
Beverage Control Board,.
2,. The use permit shall be subject to review by the Planning
Commission in the event that any problems are created by use..
A motion was made by Commissioner Perry and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to recommend approval of a Use Permit subject to the conditions listed
in the Staff Report.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
IV. COMPASS LUMBER, Steve Burdick, 454 Payran Street (1.446,
11.836).
1. Consideration of E.I.Q.
2. Consideration of Use Permit for wholesale - lumber storage yard.
Public hearing was opened.
Speakers: Victor Nagel - 9'80 Lindberg Lane
Jim Ricci 316 ; Payran
Richard Beilfuss - 560 So. Hartz, Suite 205, Danville, CA. 94526
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Public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and. seconded by Commissioner
Read to recommend to the City Council approval of a negative declaration
based on the findings in the staff report as ;follows:
1. The proposed use is consistent with the applicable provision of
the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.
2. Any potentially significant environmental effects will be mitigated
by 'the conditions of approval.
VOTE:
AYES: , 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and seconded by Commissioner
Read to: recommend to the City Council approval of a use permit for a
wholesale lumber storage yard subject to the conditions in the staff report
as follows:
1. All-lumber storage areas must be filled to 12" above the level of
the base flood elevation specified on the Flood Insurance Rate
Map.
2. Fill placement shall be completed prior to building or operation of
the facility.
3. Frontage improvements for the property shall be in acc_ ordance
with the requirements of the City Engineer.
4. The proposed lot line adjustment between the subject parcel and
the,' neighboring parcel along Payran which is the proposed location of
Bay Cities Concrete Pumping,., (AP No. 5-0 must be completed.
before SPARC approval and issuance of building permits.
5. The perimeter of the parcel shall be heavily landscaped to provide
for screening to the adjoining parcels to the approval of SPARC and
staff. Minimum 15 gallon Redwood trees shall be planted at. minimum ten
foot on center along the rear and' northwest property lines inside
the screen. fence. The trees must be protected by either a continuous
wood curb five feet inside the fence line, or by individual wood
curbed enclosures, designed subject to staff approval.' These trees
must be irrigated for at least the first 2 years, to ensure
establishment.,. Irrigation system to staff approval. Landscape screening
shall be designed to screen at least to the height to which the lumber
will!'be stacked.
6. Landscaping in street setback areas along Payran and Lindberg
shall be bermed, to a height of at least three feet and include trees
and "shrubs on the berms and approved. ground cover. Street setback
landscaping ' shall have an automatic irrigation_ system, design
subject to approval of SPARC and Staff.
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7. Unpaved portion of - storage= area, shall, be covered with a durable,
dustless surface (:such, as crushed rock) graded and drained to
satisfaction of the City Engineer..
8. All cyclone fences ' and gates s "ha "ll be fitted with redwood slats or
other screening material approved by SPARC. Overall fence height
shall be approved by SPARC.
9. The proposed project, site plan„ building elevations, and
landscaping shall: be, subject to SPARC approval in accordance with
Section 26 -40'0 of` the Zoning Ordinance... All conditions' of design
approval shall become conditions of the use permit.
10. A trash enclosure on the site shall be designed and constructed
according to City trash enclosure standards and subject to staff
approval.
11. There shall be no truck parking on the street.
12. Unless servicing a property located on these streets,, all trucks
travelling to or from the project site shall be prohibited from
Payran, Street northerly of the" project site or Lindberg Lane easterly
of the project site.
13. Per the applicants description this facility shall be used for
wholesale transactions only.
14. All planting shall be maintained in good growing condition. Such
maintenance sha'll'' 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.
15. Location and design of exterior" lighting fixtures shall be shown on
plans and be subject to approval of the Community Development and
Planning Department..,, Such lighting; shall, be of a low level type: and
conform to the City's performance standards. .
FIRE DEPARTMENT CONDITIONS:
A. Fire Department access shall be provided to the yard from
Lindberg Lane at, the. south corner of the property. This access shall
be by a minimum 12 foot w'id'e driveway and gate. Driveway shall be
capable of supporting 16 tons in all weather and, shall have the
necessary curb cut to accommodate fire "app'aratus .
B.. All areas, of yard shall be within .1.50 feet of an all- weather 2 "0 foot
wide access roadway;..
C. Yard shall be grided by 15 .foot wide driveways into areas 50 feet
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by 150 feet.
D. No smoking signs shall be posted where needed,, in building and
yard area.
E. Fire extinguishers shall be installed in yard and buildings a's
required by use and storage configuration.
F. Storage building shall. comply with the applicable sections of
Article 81 of the Uniform Building Code.
APPLICANT INFORMATION ONLY:
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OD Any building must meet Uniform Building Code requirements according to
size and construction- type, to the satisfaction of the Chief Building
C) Inspector.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
V. RANCHO ARROYO BUSINESS PARK UNIT I, Tom Newton, Corona Road
and Industrial Drive (6.599) .
1. . Consideration of Tentative Map for nine -lot. Tndustrial
Subdivision.
Public Hearing was opened.
There were no speakers.
Public Hearing was closed.
A motion, was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilio to recommend to the City Council approval of Tentative Map subject
to the recommended conditions as revised. Staff will submit written policy
to the City Council regarding architectural design on properties backing on
to US 1.01 in support of condition number 14.
Conditions:
1. Any proposal for grading or excavation in the Floodway related to the
development of any lot in Rancho Arroyo Unit I shall be accompanied
by : ,certified engineering calculations prior to approval of Final Map
that, said excavation and /or grading will not have a detrimental effect
on hydraulic capacity either upstream or downstream from the site.
All ; ,grading and excavation in the Floodway shall be subject to the
approval of City staff, the Sonoma County Water Agency and the State
Department of Fish and Game.
2. No fill shall be permitted in the floodway.
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3. A buffer zone of not
seventy -five feet (75')
extending the entire
established subject to
City of Petaluma prior
parking areas shall not
less than fifty
(50') feet
and not more
than
from the top
of
the bank of
Petaluma Creek
and
length of
the
subject
property shall
be
the approval
of
City staff
and dedicated to
the
to approval
of
the final
map. Buildings
and
be permitted.
in
the buffer
zone.
4. A one lane (8" wide minimum) all- weather access road to serve and
maintain the creekside buffer shall 'be. designed and constructed by the
developer, subject to City approval. Location of the road shall be
subject to approval as per condition #1, above, of the Department of
Fish and Game.
5. A natural filter and absorption drainage system, (i.e. an undeveloped
natural, area in which run- -off. water can percolate and be cleansed
through the soil and vegetation) to handle storm run -off that flows
toward the creek from developed areas, shall be constructed to
prevent the direct drainage of stormwater into the creek.
6. The developer shall dedicate an access easement from .Industrial Drive
by which the City can reach the maintenance road in the creekside
buffer subject to City staff approval and prior to approval of the Final
Map.
7. All future development. shall be subject to approval of the Sonoma
County Water Agency to insure setback and floodplain fill
requirements.
8. That portion of Rancho Arroyo Unit I presently outside the City Limits
- approximately ..25 acres shown as part of lot 8 - shall either be
annexed or a lot line adjustment, shall be completed to remove that
portion of property from the project site and append it to the
neighboring lot AP# 48- 080 =26 prior to development of lot number 8.
9. The pending minor lot line adjustment between Redwood Oil Company
and Rancho Arroyo Racquet Club shall be completed prior to final map
approval.
10. The developer shall pay Flood Mitigation fees per City ordinance for
increased runoff from those areas of development not covered by the
storm water detention pond system.
11. Combined access (i.e., one driveway serving two or more properties)
shall be used wherever possible.
12. Landscaping in the Floodway zone shall be subject to the approval of
the Community Development and Planning Department.
1.3. A master landscape plan consistentt with the landscape guidelines
established by the .PCD Zone shall be developed for street frontage
areas and for undeveloped creek frontage areas, including dedicated
areas, subject to SPARC approval.
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1.4. . Project subject to architectural design pol "icy regarding buildings
backing onto US 101.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
VI. WILLOW CREEK, SONOMA FINANCIAL CORP., OLD REDWOOD
HIGHWAY AND HIGHWAY 101, (6.477A) .
CD Consideration of Tentative Map for a 2.0 -lot Industrial/ Business
00 Subdivision.
U Public hearing was opened.
There were no speakers.
Public hearing was closed.
A motion made by Commissioner. Perry and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle that the Planning Commission recommend 'to the City Council
approval of Tentative Map subject to the findings and conditions listed in
the staff report and using language from; the Village 'ivi'eadows Townhome
Tentative Map in place of wording for Condition No. 10.
Findings
1. The proposed subdivision together with provisions for its design
and' improvement, is consistent with the General Plan.
2. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives,
policies, general land uses, and programs specified in said General
Plan.
3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development
proposed.
4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of
development.
5. The design of the Subdivision and the proposed improvements
therefor will not' cause substantial environmental damage, and no
substantial or avoidable injury will occur to fish or wildlife or
their habitat.
6. The design of: the Subdivision and the type of improvements will
not cause serious public health problems.
7. 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.
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8.. 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.
Conditions ( "* "denotes conditions which were imposed on original map,
1981) .
1. The tentative map shall be revised to meet the concerns and conditions
of the Fire Marshal, including turn radius at McDowell and Roger Road
planter island to accommodate C -50 design vehicle.
2. A grading and drainage plan shall be submitted to and approved by
the City Engineer.. Said plans shall include measures for bank
stabilization along Willow Creek which shall also be :subject to approval
by the Water Agency.
*3. The Willow Creek improvements including a maintenance roadway, are'
subject to approval by the Water Agency, city staff and Department. of
Fish and Gam_ e, Said, improvements may include where :required,
revegetation of the stream bank and a temporary chain link fence
around the drip -dine of all .off -site trees on the north western bank of
Willow Creek for protection during channelization.
4. A hydrology study shall be provided which shows to the ;satisfaction of
City staff and ,Sonoma, County Water Agency that the proposed
stream improvements will not cause adverse effects or exacerbate
flooding condition's either up or downstream from the project site.
5. Design guidelines subject to. SPARC approval shall be prepared for this
subdivision and recorded concurrently with the CCU &R's.
6. A master landscape plan shall be submitted to SPARC for review and
approval prior to final map approvah: Said plan shall-contain
provisions for the vegetation iof. Willow Creek as may be required by
Condition 3, above:, evergreen tree screening along Willow Creek on all
lots abutting the creek, and coordinated landscape treatment for all
street front yard areas. Vegetation along Willow Creek shall be
installed concurrently with other public improvements.
7. An improved maintenance easement. shall be provided along Willow
Creek to the satisfaction of the Sonoma County Water Agency.
8. A ten foot wide public utility easement shall be, provided along all .
street frontages. All utilities shall be placed underground.
9. No Certificate of Occupancy shall be given for a building unless all
Public improvements in the phase containing said, building, are. first
completed and dedicated to the city. All public improvements shall be
completed no later than Unit II of development.
10. The conditions, covenants and. 'restrictions drafted for the park shall
be subject to approval. by the Community Develo
pment and Planning
Department and. the City Attorney prior to Final Map . approval . Such
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approved and recordable CC &R's shall be forwarded by the Director of
Planning to the City Engineer for recordation prior to issuance of
building permits. Changes to the proposed CC &R's which shall be
incorporated therein prior to staff approval shall include provisions for
City approval of development standards allowable uses, and any future
changes thereto, .. and perpetual maintenance of. all landscaped :areas.
* 11. The project shall be subject to the pavement of storm drainage impact
fees as provided in Resolution No. 9565 N.C.S. , and as calculated in
Chapter 17.30 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.
* 12. All building pad elevations shall meet City Floodway and Floodplan
Combining District regulations which requires finished floor levels to
00 be at least 12 inches above the base flood elevations.
* 13 . During the course of development, if archaeological materials are
C) 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.
* 14.In the event any grading or improvements extend within the 101
Freeway right -of -way, grading plans shall also be submitted to
Cal`Trans for approval.
* 15. The bus pull -out and shelter shall be subject to design approval by
City Staff and SPARC.
* 16. Street names shall be subject to approval by the Street Naming
Committee. Street yard setback lines shall be shown on the tentative
map for each parcel at a minimum of twenty -five (25) feet except for
the McDowell Boulevard frontage. of Parcel 5.
* 17. Turnarounds for fire trucks are, required at the ends of stubbed
streets shown in Phase II to the approval of the City Engineer and the
Fire Marshal.
18. A copy and sepia original of the revised tentative map satisfactorily
depicting changes required herein shall be submitted to the Director of
Community Development within 60 days after Council approval of the
tentative map.
19. Project shall comply with the conditions of the City—Engineer as
stated in his letter regarding the project.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
VII. MISCELLANEOUS PUD REZONINGS (3.325, 11.834) .
Commission initiated rezonings from PUD to R -1.
1. Evaluation of E.I.Q. for the following:
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2. Consideration of rezoning from PUD to R -1, .6500 of Greenbriar
Subdivision., Unit 3, in vicinity of McGregor Drive between
Washington Creek and McDowell School.
3. Consideration of rezoning from PUD to R -1, 6500 of Cambridge
Square, in the vicinity of Crinella Drive West of Casa Grande
H. S.
4. Consideration of rezoning, from PUD to R- 1,6500 of Hinman and
Fair Streets PUD. *
*Staff suggests that this item be continued to meeting of 11/13/84.
Public hearing was opened.
Speakers: Bill Miner - 1453 McGregor
Cyril Fox - 1464 McGregor
Public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sob.el and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to recommend to the City Council approval of a Negative
Declaration.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilio to recommend to the City Council approval of the Greenbrier Unit 3
rezoning from PUD to R -1- 6500.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilio to recommend to the City Council approval of the Cambridge Square
rezoning from PUD to R -1 -6500.
VOTE:
AYES: . 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to' continue consideration of rezoning's of three properties between.
Hinman and Fair Streets from PUD to R -1 until the Planning Commission
meeting of November 13, 1984.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
PLANNING MATTER
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VIII. RAINBOW TAXICAB SERVICE - AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE PERMIT
REQUEST - Nick Navarra (9.192)
Speakers: Jim Patterson ( Yellow Cab)
Margie Flood
Nick Navarra
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and seconded by Commissioner
Perry to recommend to the City Council approval of the permit request
based on the findings and subject to the conditions of the staff report as
amended,:
FINDINGS
1. The proposed taxicab service will have no significant adverse effect on
traffic in the City.
2. The pick -up and delivery location is appropriate for this use. The
dispatch location is outside the jurisdiction of the City.
CONDIT;,IONS
1. Thee applicant satisfies the remaining vehicle related requirements of
th6i Police Department prior to issuance of the permit.
2. The dispatch, storage and maintenance must be at an appropriately
zoned location whether in the City or the County.
3. Creation of an "open" taxi zone, . subject to review by the City if
problems occur.
VOTE:
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
ADJOURNMENT: 10:10 PM.
ATTEST: 6An.
Warren Salmons
Acting Director, .
Community Development and Planning
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