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DIRECTOR'S REPORT It was. reported that the Yardbird Use Permit from
-the- October 8 meeting has been appealed..
COMMISSIONERS'' REPORT Commissioner Head expressed concerns re:
the display of very large Unites States flags being. flown. on tall flagpoles
for advertising purposes. It was agreed that .staff would return. at a later -
Planning Commission meeting with information/ suggestions for a, discussion
on this subject.
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Petaluma Planning Commission October 22, 1985
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers Petaluma, California
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PRESENT: Commissioners Head, Hilligoss, Libarle, Read, Serpilio,
Sobel, Woolsey
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Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Michael Moore, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
AL OF MINUTES Minutes of October 8, 1985 were approved
.nges on pages 1, 3 and 16.
Strike -Out Type ( - - - -) = Deletion.
Underline Type ( ) = Addition
U.ED ITEM
ON CORPORATION, SONOMA HIGHLANDS MAJOR SUBDIVISION; AP
. 008- 032 -42, 008- 049 -09 and 10, 019 - 012 -15 and 16;. (File 6.548).
nsideration of request for a stay on tentative map expiration period,
exclude period of litigation activity.
:nsus was reached to have staff return with a representative from
Attorney's office to offer clarification at the November 12 Planning
,ion meeting.
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II. KATHERINE O'BRIEN, 830 MIDDLEFIELD DRIVE, AP No. 008- 471 -14
(.File 1.483) .
1. Consideration of request for a use permit to allow an accessory
dwelling .
The applicant's letter was read as ,part of staff's report to the Commission.
The public hearing was opened.
'SPEAKERS: None.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Woolsey to approve the use permit allowing an accessory dwelling subject to
the findings and conditions listed in the staff report.
AYES: 7 NOES: 0
Findings :
1. 'The - proposed accessory dwelling use, subject to - the conditions which .
have been attached will conform to the requirements and intent of the
Petaluma 'Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed accessory dwelling, as conditioned, will. conform to 'the
:requirements and intent, goals .and .policies of the Petaluma General
Plan/ Environmental Design Plan.
3. The accessory dwelling use, . as conditioned, will not under the
�circums'tances of this particular case constitute a nuisance or be
detrimental to the public welfare of the' community .
Conditions
1. All changes, modifications or pursuant to this application
shall be subject to review and approval of the Chief Building. Inspector
-and Fire Marshall.
-2. This use permit shall be of a temporary nature. The second kitchen
and all plumbing and electric outlets thereto within the existing
dwelling shall be removed whenever the need for the accessory.
- dwelling no longer exists or whenever the applicant no longer occupies
;the principal dwelling, whichever occurs first. A restriction shall be
recorded with the deed to the property requiring removal of the
second kitchen prior to close of escrow in the event : the property
sells.
3. This use permit is subject to annual review by the Director of
Community Development and Planning to insure conformance with
Condition No. 2.
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4. This use permit may be recalled by the Planning Commission at any
time for review. Notice shall be given as required by law for any
such recall.
The public hearing. was closed -
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilo to recommend approval of a use permit subject to the conditions
listed in the staff report as amended.
AYES;. 7 NOES: 0
Condi {tions :
1. The project shall be subject to site plan and architectural review
a C'cording to Section 2'6 -41 of the zoning ordinance -..
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2. The colors, exterior materials of construction. and. trim detailing for the
proposed raising of the house shall match that of the existing.
biuilding, subject to review and approval of. staff.
J. I back -up area between the rear property line and the area for the
required parking space shall be constructed of asphaltic concrete
paving or turf block subject to city standards and staff approval.
4. The preferred possibility of lowering the' lower floor rather than
raising the house shall be explored, subject to staff approval
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- 5 . The shape of the windows for the lower floor, shall retain the vertical
rectangular shape of the existing windows on the main and lower floor
f the building.
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6. The redesigned stairway to the front of the building shall retain the
stepped parapet side wall design of the existing. stair and the
possibility of retaining a straight stair as opposed to an L stair shall
lie considered.
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7. The options to provide a third parking space shall be explored so as
to possibly° retain . .the - existing. "carport /deck structure. - = -
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8. The site plan shall be amended with the extension of the existing
north property line fence to six feet high on the project side and the
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III. MULDOON, 334 KEOKUK, AP No.
006 - 212 -03, (File 1.478) .
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1. Consideration of
request for a
use permit to allow an accessory
dwelling.
The public hearing was
opened.
Speakrs: Patrick Haley
- 5 Arlington,
Novato - Applicant's engineer -
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answered questions from staff and Commission.
Jerry McVan
- 311 'Keokuk -
concerns re: parking.
The public hearing. was closed -
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilo to recommend approval of a use permit subject to the conditions
listed in the staff report as amended.
AYES;. 7 NOES: 0
Condi {tions :
1. The project shall be subject to site plan and architectural review
a C'cording to Section 2'6 -41 of the zoning ordinance -..
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2. The colors, exterior materials of construction. and. trim detailing for the
proposed raising of the house shall match that of the existing.
biuilding, subject to review and approval of. staff.
J. I back -up area between the rear property line and the area for the
required parking space shall be constructed of asphaltic concrete
paving or turf block subject to city standards and staff approval.
4. The preferred possibility of lowering the' lower floor rather than
raising the house shall be explored, subject to staff approval
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- 5 . The shape of the windows for the lower floor, shall retain the vertical
rectangular shape of the existing windows on the main and lower floor
f the building.
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6. The redesigned stairway to the front of the building shall retain the
stepped parapet side wall design of the existing. stair and the
possibility of retaining a straight stair as opposed to an L stair shall
lie considered.
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7. The options to provide a third parking space shall be explored so as
to possibly° retain . .the - existing. "carport /deck structure. - = -
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8. The site plan shall be amended with the extension of the existing
north property line fence to six feet high on the project side and the
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extension y fences _ shall be extended .at .. . south. property line out to the
twe ty five f foot -front .setback _line Both . .
foot fence on the
' - -three :foot - six' -height to the front .property line . so =as !to retain' "as': much
privacy as possible for the neighbors in the event the house is raised. 1
9. Site plan shall be revised so as to retain the existing twenty -five foot
high butternut tree in the south side yard area.
10. Two :street trees shall be planted in the park way area in the front of
"the lot, species subject to staff approval.
IV. KIECKHEFER, MCNEAR HILL, PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH AT
MCNEAR AVENUE, AP No. 08- 531 -4, (File 11.788) .
1. Consideration, of Draft Environmental Impact Report.
2. Consideration of General Plan Amendment.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: James Hummer - 707 2nd Street - applicant representative -
explained site constraints per the first phase EIR.
Stated that applicant had no problems with the mitigation
:measures in the draft EIR.
Peter Murga - 1430 Pet. Blvd. S. - concerns re: entryways
to project and rainwater runoff on :Pet. Blvd.; traffic
problems.
Chris Smith - 25 Cordelia .Dr. - concerns re: existing
density, alternative uses.
Julie Murga - 1430 Pet. Blvd. S. - concerns re: current
over abundance of apartments, suggested senior citizen
housing, concerned with children crossing Pet. Blvd.
for school.
:Mary Shearer- Concerns re: density, lack of free space,
- changes in uses of Pet. Blvd. S., no views except
industrial from hill, EIR geology section was not
adequate.
The public hearing was not closed.
The Commission had the followin.g comments about the draft EIR:
Section 4 -5 Traffic mitigation section should be expanded.
Section 4 --13 More sewer treatment plant information needed.
Section
4 -25
River at project site - more information on Corp of
Engineers
findings.
Section
4 -,27
Erosion. information should be expanded on.
Section
4 -44
Explanation on triggering mechanism of new animal
control
vehicle.
Section
4 -12
Density information .needs clarification.
Section
4 -16
More public spaces and river access - expansion of
design
access plans; concerns with structure to be located
.on top of
hill.
Section
4 -53
Mitigation for fire - fighting services.
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Inadequate Geology section.
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AYES': 3 NOES: 4
' Planning Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilio to recommend to the City Council certification of the Draft EIR.
Lindat 'Pierce - EIP (EIR Consultant Firm) - answered questions from
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A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by
Hilligoss to continue consideration of the draft. EIR and
Amendment to the Planning Commission meeting of November
time responses to the Commission's comments will be reviewed.
AYESf:! 6 NOES: 1 (Serpilio)
Commissioner
General Plan
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In conjunction with the above hearing, a consensus was reached by the
Commission that staff should approach City Council for clarification
regarding whether the Planning: Commission should be hearing projects that
Will r {equire General Plan amendments during the ongoing General Plan
review process..
PLANNING MATTER:
V. DISCUSSION: GENERAL PLAN CONSISTENCY CONCERNING THE'
PROPOSED PURCHASE OF VACANT PROPERTY BETWEEN 125 AND 139
PETALU'MA BLVD. NORTH, AP NO. 06- 281 -39�..
After � J a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Head and
seconded by Commissioner Hilligoss to find the acquisition of Assessor's
Parcel l. 06- 281 -39 by the City of Petaluma to be in conformance with the
goals ' and policies of the General Plan and Environmental Design Plan.
AYES-:1 7 NOES: 02
ADJOURNMENT: 9:15 PM.
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