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MINUTES
Petaluma Planning Commission May 28, � 1985
Reg -ular Meeting 7:30 p.m.
C iy"Council Chambers Petaluma, California
PRESENT: Commissioners Hilligoss, Libarle, Read, Sobel, Tencer
M ABSENT: Commissioners Head, Serpilio
STAFF!: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
U Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
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APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes- of the April 23, 1985 - .meeting were
approved with the following correction: "except one portable rack...".
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Mr. Salmons reported that - the 83 -84 SPARC design
awards; are to be presented at the June 17 Council meeting. Mr. Salmons
reminded Commissioners of the June 18 Technical Rating meeting.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT Commissioner Read distributed a report
regarding the May 15 Commissioners Conference she attended in Sacramento.
NOTE Strike -Out Type ( - - - -) = Deletion
Underline Type ( ) = Addition
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. CROWLEY PREZONING (Continued from May 14), 510 CLEARVIEW
PLACE, PORTIONS OF AP No's 019 - 120 -27 and 29.
1. Consideration of EIQ .
2. Consideration of prezoning a 1.01 acre site to R1 -40, 000.
Note: This public hearing was closed at the previous meeting; however,
two property owners were allowed to speak.
SPEAKERS: Mr. Dennis Brogan - 420 Clearview Place - Stated that he
was the property owner whose land contains the road
easement. He spoke re: concerns about the anticipated
heavier useage of the roadway.
Dee Fedrick - 424 Clearview Place - Comments re: stop sign,
speed bumps.
Chairman Hilligoss requested a letter from the developer (Martin
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Gavriloff) to the property owners who will be affected
stating what measures will be taken to alleviate any
speeding problems. ,
A was: made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by 'Commissioner
Read to recommend approval of a negative declaration % per, . the -amended
conditions and findings in the staff report.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Head, Serpiho)
Findings .
1.. No significant unmitigatable environmental impacts have been identified
with the project,.
2.. The project is consistent with all applicable General Plan and EDP
policies and land use designations and the proposed zoning designation
is compatible with the General Plan.
A e motion was made by Commissioner .Libarle and seconded by ;Commissioner
Read to recommend approval of the prezoning per the amended findings 'as
follows:
Findings
1. The proposed prezoning is consistent with the applicable provisions of
the General Plan/EDP.
2.' The prezoning will insure that the future annexation of the subject
property will represent an orderly and logical extension of the City.
limits.
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3.' The project will not be detrimental to the health, safety, or public
welfare of the community or surrounding* property owners.
4. Applicant to supply letter of intent to affected - property I owners
regarding speed mitigation measures to. be undertaken . on roadway
easement.
PLANNING MATTER
II. CHEVRON USA, 4999 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH, AP No. 07- 422 -32
(File 7.109) .
1. Determination on remodeling non - conforming service station use to
self service gasoline and mini - market in Floodway Zone.
General discussion was held . by the Commissioners.. Mr. Crispen - Chevron
USA representative spoke regarding the operation of the food service
area. A ..consensus vote was taken on-the following:
"Is the proposed self - service station plus mini- market a "different use" from
that of a full service station in the opinion of the Commission "?
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The consensus vote. was yes on- the above question
A consensus vote was also taken on the following:
"Is the proposed use of the same or of a more restricted nature than the
existing full service - facility °?
The consensus vote was that the building would be smaller and the use may
be more restrictive.
A motion . was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Hilligoss that the proposed use would be of the same or of a more
Co restrictive nature.
AYES:' 2 NOES: 3 ABSENT: 2 (Head, Serpilio)
Motion was defeated'; hence the proposed - modification ..cannot be approved
per Zoning Ordinance Section 25 -402.
DISCUSSION ITEM
III. MOBILEHOME REZONING
1. Discussion of informational report.
A general discussion of mobilehome parks in Petaluma was held. Councilman
Davis and Mr. Art Willis (Youngstown Mobilehome tenant) spoke.
Staff was directed to gather information from other cities regarding
mobilehome zoning.
(The following item was listed as item no. 5 on the agenda) .
PLANNING MATTER
IV. DISCUSSION: SHELTER HILLS VILLAGE DESIGN - REFERRAL -FROM
CITY COUNCIL.
After a brief discussion by the Commissioners, it was decided that all
members of the Technical Rating Committee who turned in scores on Shelter
Hills Village would make written statements to be summarized by staff for
the developer regarding their scoring.
PUBLIC HEARING
V. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS.
1. General discussion regarding miscellaneous . --zoning ordinance text
amendments.
The public hearing was opened.
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There were no speakers.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and 'seconded by Commissioner
Read to recommend approval of a negative declaration per' the staff report.
AYES: 5
NOES': 0 ABSENT: 2 : (Head, Serpilio)�_ -.
Findings for Negative Declaration
1. The proposed amendments will have no significant adverse 'effects on
the environment.
2: Special environmental affects applicable to a particular site . through the
application of these changes will- have further environmental review on
a case by case .basis.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and seconded by Commissioners
Read to recommend approval of revisions, additions
and /or deletions as - .-
proposed in the staff report with Section 2 being continued for further
study. - -
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2, (Head - , Serpilio)
Findings for Approval s.
1. The proposed amendments, deletions and additions are consistent with
the General Plan/EDP goals and - policies .
2. That the public convenience and general welfare require or clearly
permit -the adoption of the proposed amendments,' dele'tions or
additions.
Section 1 - Amend Article I Section 1 -203 of" Zoning Ordinance 41072_
I . C. S. is hereby amended to read as follows
" Family . A family is one or more persons occupying a premise and
living as a bona fide, relatively permanent, single, domestic dwelling
unit. A family shall be deemed to include necessary servants. Wards of
the court or other dependent children placed with families under
provisions of the laws of the State of California and Sonoma County
are . considered as belonging to the family unit."
�' �ri�attrerrdmeirt --is- tbe•-�estrlt -of - court- deCisions- declari=rg�efirritio7rs- similar
te- cur- carrerrt- cl+efinirtion- to- bz- inva�.
The following Section was voted to be continued for further action:
Scctirnr - - - mertcf- frticle - -f = -- Section - }- X93 --of - �orring- GrclinaTrc�e- - # }9��
- isdrereb7- amemde& to- read- as= f6Hv*s-:
----- u' fdfotz} or, l�crtzi� f�- b2tiiding- �r-- portivrr -tiicrevf- or- a- grotzg -of - attached
" or-- detached -- ,-- �oeated-- on-- arr- -approprrately-- zrnrc�- -site;
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cantairrirrg-- iirclivchr�-- g�zest- rooms-- br-= -ettitea ; not -- -irirdividtral
kstch ; - wbere lodging -is- provide& -fm- transients -for com on
Tvis- ant- -rs- pi oposed - -te -- provide- clear -- acrd -- -distract - -differences
between - mote+- or- frotel- a?r&- etirer- gurest- accamnrcrcfntirig- -f aci+rties -ie:g --bed
an��aicfast -inns- ,--3odging- -lrmrses }.
Section 3 - Article 1, Section 1 -203 of Zoning Ordinance #1072 N. C. S. is
hereby amended to read as follows:
";Kennel" - Any premises, except veterinary hospitals, where four (4)
or more dogs, four (4) months of age or older, are kept.
�- his-- :-amentknent - -is -- regnested- --to-- brnrg-- tire--- �enirrg-- -E�rdrnrgace- -into
confermarrce vritir- the-- appiierale -- exist 'irrg-- Godz-- Sectibrr- irr-- the-- Petahzma
() Wimcipai -Fode:
Sections_ 4 - Article. 20 - Section 20 -203 of Zoning. Ordinance #1072 N.C. S. is
hereby amended to read as: follows::
"Off- Street Parking Space" means a permanently surfaced area for
vehicle parking which has been delineated, in accordance with City -
standards, located either within a structure or in the open; excluding
aisles, driveways and access drives.
Section 5 - Article 20, Section 20 -401 and Article 1, Section 1 -203 of Zoning
Ordinance #1072 N.C.S. "Parking space" definition hereby repealed.
Section 6 - Article 20 -601 of Zoning Ordinance #1072 N . C . S. _ is hereby
amended to read as follows:
"Compact spaces may be proposed as set forth within the adopted City
standards, subject to review and approval of SPARC."
Fnr±°rerrt- 61: pi!ov -- dimeirsiion -T equirenients -- for- -starrdard;
coer�ac-� �:s'rd- kanrlieap- parlcirrg stalls,- �- follows-
- - - - -2 : f- - - - - -- Stand- �- p- arkirrg- sta' Hs- slsafl-- meas�xre- a- rrrininrma- ofi-- irine'-{�)
- - -- -feet- wide- +p- twerrly -fa& }- feet - long,- eercent- that - end -staHs
s irofl--measTtre- a- mininmm rof -terr' -f -Hl- }-feet -�rici
- - - - -� 2------- Compact- car- st'aifs- shall- nreasl -a- erriaimnm-of--eig-ht-i-$-j -feet
- - - -- wide- by-eighteeTr- Ef & }- fectdorrg-,-- eaccept- that - end- -st&Hs-siraH
urressurre�-mininram-ef-rrine -+9 feet -wide .
- - - - -2 3- - - - - -- Parking- -stafls--for d- persrnrsshaii- rrreasere- a
- - - -- minimum- af- twclve-+1 -2-)- - feet -lrnrg.
Ar-v rnrAirt-- -eaistts-- fretwwmeen -- the - existinTg-- defirritiorrs-- -vi thin - -tire-- Zvm* g
Ordirrarreo- acrd- Sg�Rfr -starrcl'ards- b�th�-�seiice -ef �c- ompazt- space•- grovisivns
irr --the-- Z- c= irrg- Eh eompavt.7- spaces
apprervrtdc} - -by-- f4itiG - -n -- wi tit -- tke-- Or-dirrairce SP *RFr --is
prcserrti�p- -reviewing -tbe-- parking - �airrlards- �lthotrgir- rro-- revi'siorrs-- will - -be
pessib i� - vvitlmrc t - c i�arrges err -tlre - g ani ng -0 r din a nct -def initirnrs- -1e- �Ho w- -svm e
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flexibility .- eke - propose - -zerrienrdtnenta -wb i-ld- prorvridh-,-tiiis --ia4 - and -show .
Sf ArRfr- to--rc vise - theit reflect- urr rrt ='Lrnd stxqu
design - standards -airei- comirdct�tall- ratios.
Section 7 - New Sections, 10- 600 -1, 1:1- 600 -1, 12- 60`0 -1,- 13= 600 -1, 14- 600=1•
and 15-600-1 to read: I -I
"For a condominium project the above minimum requirements shall apply
to the overall ,project site. The following findings shall be .:made' at time
of tentative or parcel map review:
1. That the condominium project is suitable and compatible with the
existing zoning district and related permitted and /or conditional
uses.
2. That the condominium project is compatible . with surrounding: h
properties and uses.
3. That the condominium project is consistent with the `General Plan _.
and any specific plans.
4. That the condominium project will not be detrimental to-- health"
safety and general welfare of those persons living and /or working
in the neighborhood.
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iadtrstr - (-iuf= fir, - h= fry- ,order -t+m- regxtlat Qn- -stantdardls- far - area =; - o't- wi'dth
and - card- regvir.emezrts-wHi -- permit- creationv t�atrdominiztm -zmifis rr�- givcii
parcel - where- the-- ov�eraH- �rdrert -3 - �e�ts- mirriimrtn- site recruireftienrts- -but
the-- inrdividtm1 -- iutnt -- traits - -do- -no m - -- - his- -adt}iticra - =is -moo- -a%*:
conaderstiorr �rF� vrrdotYnirrinar -prajrt�ctritrrotx rectzirirrgtl-tzanirg -ef -the
par cel-1� -1' H f}rs bras- been- fre�e�to- fore= regYfirerr
Section 8 - Article 13, Section 13.418 of Zoning Ordinance. #1072 N. C.S. is
hereby added to -read as follows:
"13.418 Re- establishment of a single pre- existing residence'! .
Ti aviditiorr- wilt- permit -con siderat orr -c& -a-- •single -- pre - existing- - residencc
ancier�ertain- �crrditio�ss- tame- aliawed - within- �hc- F.r-Fl- {�- lighwary�ommer-cral}
zon rag- diatritt -ss-s zrnrclitionraP�zss.
T acrrerrdn�errt• -is•- teeing- proposed- �.t- tizt -- direction -o¢ - t}�- {,crmnrissan:
fcHowingr� regtrests-hr allow -cori U- fttiot -of- resit }etrrisl -ases= within -the
fr- - �lrstriet.--- 3t-- wiH-- alsar- allow- -con si ierat on-- throngir= tip- .erse -- permit
process -of- rehab tatioir- of= atr-oid = residerrVu_ w} rich -4ras - beerr -to
comatercia }- ase- lstrt-�eouicl- -e�arsi}y -b e- eonvex-tecb c- to-- rixr{iie= frousing-s1rn�r.
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Section 9 - Article 13, Section 13 -100 of Zoning Ordinance #1072 N..C.S. is
hereby` amended to read as follows.:
,Section 13 -100. " Purpose - To prov'id'e suitable locations for wholesale,
heavy commercial, and industrial establishments usually locating in
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proximity to highway or arterial street Araffic and designed to serve
needs beyond those of the immediate neighborhood."
�'�zis �menrkrr� rag is i7eiag -- frn�- pear '- �arrsicl�ratiorr- fuse- -af- -the
ozg�ing- tfiffi�trlt�- vf- trgrng- to- t�firfe- the - term»' �'iirrg- rnrtrlic�
nc�r- ut ;Red - in-tlrB--z�.
Section 10 - Article 14, Sections 14 -206 and. 14 -413 of Zoning Ordinance
1072 nom. S. are hereby -repealed arid added, respectively, to read as
follows:
Delete Section 14 -206 and add Section "14 -412 motels or motor hotels"
0 under conditional uses.
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C) 2. B,'ED AND BREAKFAST INNS.
The public hearing was opened.
Th ere, '.were no speakers.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to recommend approval of a negative declaration per the findings in
the staff report.
AYES: , 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Head, Serpilio)
Fi ndings for N Declaration
1. The proposed amendments will have no significant adverse effects on
the environment.
2. Special. environmental . effects applicable to a particular site through. the
application of these changes will have further environmental review on
a case by case .basis .
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to recommend approval of the additions per the findings in the staff
report.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Head, Serpilio)
1. The proposed amendments and additions are consistent with the
General Plan/EDP goals and policies.
� 2. That the public convenience and general welfare require or clearly
permit the adoption of the proposed amendments or additions.
Section 1 . Article 1, Section 1 -203 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. is
hereby''- amended by the addition of the following definitions:
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" Bed and breakfast inn A building or portion thereof, in which the
inn owner or manager resides containing no-more than 5 guest- rooms -,
in which for any form of compensation temporary overnight lodging . is
provided fora period not to exceed 3.0 successive calendar days for
each guest. No restaurant open to the�..general public is permitted.
Food service for compensation is limited to one meal a day served � to
inn guests only"
" Rooming and boarding .house A :building or. portion ._.thereof,,_includng:
in which the establishment owner or _. manager. -.resides,,. for:. ' the
accommodation of no more' than 3 guests in private guest rooms, in
which _ for any form of , compensation lodging with or without meals is
provided for guests for rental periods in .:excess of 30 - :successive.
calendar days. No restaurant open to the general public is permitted,
and food service for compensation is limited to guests 'renting rooms in'
the establishment. "
"Lod in _ house. Shall have the same meaning . as' "rooming : and -
boarding house" as defined herein."
?' Wiese=- aciclition�- t�- tire- -defirritzrnr- sccticrr-of -=tom �irrg- 4rdznaircc- wi}•1- .�iv�+v - -
diffeT�atio= -- between --- the-= 7t�st tra�rt%sitat t- term --
estabiis�rmeats-- {irt---- arrc�- hrea�cfast; - -1SVarciing-- $rrc}- }cdgi7tg -, -- motel - -or
Section 2. Article 20 Section 20 7300 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072, is hereby.
amende by the addition of parking space requirements for "bed and
breakfast inns" and the amending of, the current_ parking " space
requirements for "rooming and lodging houses'!
"bed and breakfast inns.
rooming and boarding houses
or lodging- houses.
1 for each guestroom plus .
1 additional space for the inn
owner/manager.
1 for. each guestroom and
1 additional space for the
resident owner/ manager. "
Section, 3 . Article 21, Section 21= 204.4(D) of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072
N.C.S. is hereby amended as follows:
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"D. Wall- Sign One (1) wall identification sign not directly lighted, not.
exceeding twelve ('12) square feet in area on the site of a church,
school, community center, bed and breakfast inn or other public or
institutional building."
Section 4. Article 21, Section 21 -409 through 21- 409.9 is hereby added to
oning rdinance No. 1072 N.C.S. to read, as follow:
21- 409 .Bed and breakfast inns.
Bed and breakfast inns as defined in Section 1 -203 are permitted as
conditional uses in districts specified in Zoning Ordinance No. 10.72 N.C.S.
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subject. to ; the provisions' .of Article 21 and Section 26 -500 governing
conditional use - permits and . the following additional requirements and
criteria:
21- 409.1 The inn owner or manager must reside at the inn.
217409,:'.2 Off - street parking shall be required at a ratio of one parking
space ' =for each guest room plus one parking space for the _inn owner or
manager- in -accordance with Article 20 of the Zoning Ordinance unless
establishment is located in parking assessment district.
21- 409.3 Fire and life safety requirements may be imposed as a condition
o� r use permit issuance including requirements for installation of approved
smoke' 3detectors in each guest room, the installation of a fire extinguisher
at the,; inn, the posting of an evacuation plan in each guest room, or an
approved fire sprinkler system.
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21- 409:.4 The inn- owner shall. obtain. any required Sonoma County Health
Department approvals., prior, to the. issuance -of the use permit
21- 4091 Low intensity on -site lighting be required as a `security and
safety: Peasure .
21 7 4091 �6 No signs shall be permitted for inns located in an R (residential)
district; excepting a wall sign as authorized in Section 21.404.4 (d) of the
Zoning Ordinance..
21- 409!.'7 Each use permit approval shall specify the maximum of rooms* which'
be let to guests of the inn. • = - I __.t . - " - _-
21.409.;.8 No accessory use of . the inn is permitted except *as specifically
authorized in the use permit,. For purposes of this section an accessory
use of, an inn is any commercial use of the inn other than the renting of
guest rooms and provisions of one meal per day to guests. Accessory uses
includei but are not limited to use of the inn for conferences, weddings,
fundraisers and similar events attended by non - guests: - The use permit
may allow such accessory uses of the inn subject to restrictions, including
but not limited to the frequency and timing of accessory uses, the maximum
number of persons who can attend an event, and the provision of additional
off- street parking. In determining whether to deny , permit, :' or
conditionally permit accessory uses of an inn, the. general standards use
permit issuance specified in Section 21.300 of the Zoning Ordinance shall
apply. In addition, the following special standards and considerations are
applicable: 1) whether the planned accessory use is compatible with the
characteristics,: of the zone district and neighborhood where the - inn is
located; 2) the availability of additional off - parking facilities for accessory
uses; 3) whether off - street parking can be provided for accessory uses
which will not alter the residential character of the inn in R (residential)
districts; 4) the planned frequency and timing of accessory events; 5) the
number of persons expected to attend the accessory events.
21.409.9 City Department may periodically conduct an inspection of an inn
whi cF -been .issued a use permit during regular business hours to
determine compliance with use permit conditions, the Zoning Ordinance and
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other applicable ordinances and laws they administer. A warrant shall be
obtained when required b'- law.
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Section. 5 . Article 7, Section 7 -400 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. is
hereby amended by adding a new Section 7 -403 as follows:
"7 -403 Bed and Breakfast Inn in accordance with the provisions =pf.
..Section 21 -409" .
Section 6 . Article 8, Section. 8 -400 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. is
hereby amended by adding a new Section 8 -410 as follows:
"8 -410 Bed and Breakfast Inn in accordance with the 'provisions of
Section 21 -409. "
Section 7 . Article 12, Section 12 -400 of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S.
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is hereby amended by adding a new Section 12 -411 as follows:
"12 -411 Bed and Breakfast Inn in accordance with the provisions of
Section 21- 409." -
The public hearings were opened and the questions of ADULT
ENTERTAINMENT and, TEMPORARY USESIZONIN:G .PERMITS were voted to
be continued to the Planning Commission meeting of June 1985.
A consensus was reached to end the meeting.
ADJOURNMENT: 11 :20 PM.
ATTEST:
Warren Salmons
Director, Community Development
and Planning
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