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MINUTES
Petaluma Planning Commission September 24, 1985
Regular Meeting 7 :30 p.m.
City''Council Chambers Petaluma, California
PRESENT: Commissioners Head, Hilligoss, Libarle, Read, Serpilio, Sobel,
Woolsey
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ABSENT: None
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of September 10 were approved with a. i
minor; addition to Page 2, first paragraph (after speaker's names and 1
addresses). Sentence should read "... (Commissioner Head requested that
the City Attorney look the EIR over to determine its legality in regard to
the 'alleged discrepancies brought up by the Planning_ Consultant who
spoke.) "
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CORRESPONDENCE None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Salmons explains that the Planning.
Commission meeting is being; videotaped by staff as a practice for
videotaping the General Plan meetings. He reported that the 101 Corridor
Forum was attended by some of .the. Commissioners and staff A brief
General Plan Sub Committee update was given. The League of California.
Cities Meeting in San Francisco (October 6 -9) was briefly discussed.
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COMIGS�ISSIONERS' REPORT Commissioner Hillgoss gave a. brief overview
of the 101 Corridor Forum.
NOTE: Strike -Out Type ( --- - }. Deletion
Underline Type ( ) = Addition
PUBLIC HEARING'S,
I. ',,RAJA DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION,. CREEKVIEW COMMONS, ELY
S AND MONROE STREET, AP No.. 136- 060 -47 and 48 (3.346,
,b.664), continued from 9/10/95.
1- ;- Consideration of Revision to PUD -.
Z ;.Consideration_ of revision to Tentative Map._
The ;public hearing was reopened.
SPE� Bob Breuner - 1725 Wynoochee Way - Concerns regarding
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Monroe - - � - .- -�- ., . _ -- _ .�
-- FRay Schwartz 1733 Wynoochee Way - concerns re: sound wall
-fence at existing development, phasing timetable.
,C. Christensen 1729 Wynoochee Way - concerns re: insecure
backyard security.
Howard Goldman - 1637 Wynoochee Way - concerns re: traffic on
1Monroe.
'Diana Ford 1653 'Wynoochee Way - Traffic congestion., fence �
iphasing concerns. Wants sound wall fence behind homes on
- 'Monroe.
Leon Costantan - Raja Development Noise and security problems
addressed, phasing questions answered.
`David Gordon. - 1653 Wynoochee Way - concerns re:. drainage
'problems, fence.
Ron Davidson - 1645 Wynoochee Way - questions re: vegetation
along Monroe, wants a soundwall there. ;
'The ,public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head to recommend approval .of the
development plan revision per all findings and conditions listed in the .staff
report. 'The motion died due to 'lack of a second.
A motion was made. by Commissioner Sobel and .seconded by Commissioner
Hilligoss to recommend approval of the development plan revision as
amended.
-AYES: 6 NOES: 1 (Head) ABSENT: 0
'Findin s .
1. 'Said amendment to the plan clearly results in a more desirable use 'of.
,:land and a better physical environment than would be possible under
the original development plan.
2.. The PliD District,,. as originally developed with no change proposed, -
=has a suitable .relationship to one (`1) or more thoroughfares; and -no
.additional traffic is anticipated as a result. of the proposed amendment.
.3. The _plan amendment continues to present a unified and organized
:arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in
.relation to adjacent properties, and adequate landscaping is proposed
9to - insure compatibility.
4. The natural, and scenic qualities of the site are protected with
adequate available public and private spaces designated on the unit
development plan, and no change is proposed.
5. The development of the subject property, in the manner as proposed
to be amended by the applicant., will not be detrimental to the ,public
welfare, will .,be in the best 'interests of the City: and. will be in
keeping with the general 'intent and "spirit of the zoning regulation of
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} the City of Petaluma, and the Petaluma General Plan, and with the
Environmental Design Plan.
Conditions
Previously Approved Conditions
1. i''Architectural and landscape plans shall be subject to review and
approval by the Site Plan and Architectural .Review Committee prior to
;,Final Map approval. Plan review shall consist of at least the following
i'items: building design, materials and colors; landscape design,
'.location, variety and size; fencing, signs, pedestrian paths, street
°furniture, trash enclosures,, mechanical equipment and outdoor lighting
-`design; and recreation area design.
2. The conditions, covenants and restrictions (CC & R's) for the
development shall be subject to approval by the City Attorney prior to
j ?Final. Map approval. Included in the CC & R's shall be a permanent
;restriction to prohibit the on -site storage of recreational vehicles,
boats , and trailers. This restriction shall apply anywhere within thin
planned unit development (P.U.D.) Zone.
3. Interior noise. levels from exterior sources shall not exceed 40 dba in
tbedrooms and 45 dba in other habitable rooms..
4.. + ; Housing units served by 'driveways less than twenty (20) feet in
length shall be provided with remote control garage door openers to
!: prevent vehicular congestion in the : private street system.
5.. The landscape plan shall provide for the planting of native. plant .
C I material along Lynch Creek, subject to approval by the Site Plan.. and
Architectural Review Committee, and by the State Fish. and Game
Department..
6. Home occupations shall not be allowed, per the adopted CC & R's.
Exterior alterations to structures. or fences shall not be permitted
without prior' consideration and approval of the Homeow ners
, Architectural Committee, as required by the CC & R's, and by SPARC_
a.. Garage conversions are prohibited, as set forth within the CC & R's.
9. Any other questions concerning land use regulation shall be governed
by the City Zoning Ordinance as long as it does not expressly conflict
with the project CC & R's or the adopted PUD unit "development plan.
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Recommended Additional Conditions
10. j ' The applicant shall provide for perpetual maintenance of all
_- I :'landscaping,. pathways. and other 'improvements in. Common. Area. ",B ,.
s'ub'ect to approval :. b staff.. ` ' Pe , etual - maintenance ma be
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accommodated through a maintenance assessment district, the formation
of which must be ratified by the City Council prior to final map
revision approval.
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11. 'The proposed sound wall along £ly_ Blvd. frontage shall wrap along the.
-. - - : creek setback line.. to -the. =estunated 55 Ldn contour. dine - to insure_ -.
adequate protection for Building #10, subject to staff review and
approval.
12. A 6' heavy timber, solid .screen fence shall be provided along • the
project's south 'boundary (south line of .Monroe Street arid Common
Area "B") along the ; rear yards of the residences facing •Wynobchee
Way, design subject to review and approval of staff.
13. The project sponsor shall be required to pay low and moderate income
`housing in -lieu fees of an amount to be determined according to the
schedule established by City Council Resolution No.. 84 -199 N.:C'. S. , or
make alternative arrangements to meet the low and, moderate income
housing provision requirements of the Housing Element subject to
approval of the City and prior to approval of the Final Map revision.
_ (Adjustments to. fees may be made to reflect developer's .costs ;of fence
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THURSTON,, ACCESSORY .DWELLING,, 157 WILSON.,. AP No. 0.07 = 081 -23
'(.1.476) .
'Consideration of EIQ .
Consideration of Use Permit for Accessory Dwelling.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: Scott Thurston - applicant - explains use for accessory
- dwelling.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded. by Commissioner
Hilli'goss to approval of the use permit per the amended findings
and conditions.
Findings
1. The proposed use, subject to the following conditions, will conform to
the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the ,policies of the General
Plan / EDP.
2. The proposed use, subject to the following conditions, will not
constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the
community.
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.15- •All public. improvements shall be completed in conjunction with. Phase . I
-construction
Conditions
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1. The site plan shall be revised to provide a minimum of four off = street
,'parking spaces so as to meet the Site Plan And Architectural Review
Committee standards.
2. The site plan shall show all existing trees which are 4" diameter or
'larger.
3. f'The landscape plan shall include provision of two street trees in the
1 ,street frontage of the lot on Wilson Street, placement and species
subject to SPARC approval.
4. 'The perimeter of the rear yard of the lot shall be fully fenced with a
;.;six -foot high solid wood fence.
5. 'A six -foot solid wood fence with latched gate shall be provided across
,the lot to provide a private and secure outdoor space.. to the accessory
,dwelling .
6. the design of the accessory dwelling shall be more related to the
., existing main dwelling including at least provision of horizontal siding -
land. a minimum of 8 in 12 roof pitch, and a protecting. roof for the
;front door, subject to SPARC review_
.7. !`The project shall be. , subject to review by the Site Plan. and
!'Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) before issuance of a- building:
-permit for this accessory dwelling - (per Zoning. Ordinance Section.
26- 40-1)__
8 . ' ' : Must provide twenty foot drive, reposition. accessory dwelling.. within
150' of publie __ street, or install appi4veid, spkinkler- system to satisfy
, Fire Marshal requirements:.
A recorded' easement from adjacent
property owner to allow, mutual drivewav_use be provided.
III.' GOLDEN GATE TRANSIT, PROPOSED ROUTE AND BUS STOP
MODIFICATIONS, ROUTE #76 -- CAULFIELD, ST. 'FRANCIS AND
BAYWOOD DRIVE.
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Consideration
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Consideration
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proposed route and bus stop modifications.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: None.
The ; public hearing was continued.
After discussion, Commission consensus was. to continue further action. to
_= the ^PTanning Commission meeting; of October $ Staff was directed notice _-
property owners on St. Francis and the Old Adobe School District, to
supply information on other bus routes, and to strongly encourage a Golden
Gate Transit representative to be present at the October 8 meeting.
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PLANNING MATTERS ( Continued from 9/10/85).
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IV. DISCUSSION OF CITY FENCE REQUIREMENTS.
After .general discussion, staff was directed to bring specific wording back
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to the h g Commission regarding amending of Zoning Ordinance fencing
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V. UPDATE ON HOME OCCUPATION STUDY REPORT.
After general discussion, staff was directed to bring specific suggestions
for Home Occupation requirements back to the Planning Commission.
VI. • DISCUSSTON OF. GENERAL. PLAN POLICY OF "FEATHERING:"
DEVELOPMENT DEAR .URBAN SEPARATOR.
After general discussion, Commissioners agreed that there was a. need for
specific definitions of "feathering", that the General Plan Subcommittees
:should discuss the issue, and that a definition was not needed immediately.' .
It -was agreed that, should the need arise before the .General Plan
Subcommittees supply ,a "feathering" definition, a special meeting would be,
called by - the Pl annin g Commission to develop a definition.
An update on the status of the. Duffel and McBail projects (Garfield - Area)
was given by Director Salmons.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Head and
seconded. by Commissioner Sobel to change. the General. Plan Amendment
meeting from October 8 to October 22.
AYES: 7 NOES: 0
ADJOURNMENT: 10:45 PM.
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