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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 01/14/1986F = Not Official Until Approved By The 'Planning Commission MINUTES (Minutes are "Action Minutes" and represent a summary of full taped records of Planning Commission hearings.) Petaluma Planning Commission January 14, 1986 Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Petaluma, California PRESENT: Commissioners Head, Hilligoss, Libarle, Read, Serpilio, Sobel, Woolsey ABSENT: None. STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of the December 10, 1985 meeting were approved with a correction on page 4 (change from Lakeville to Petaluma Blvd.) . CORRESPONDENCE None. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Updated Zoning Ordinances were distributed. A General Plan Sub- Committee update was given. COMMISSIONERS' REPORT Commissioners reported that they felt that they were being kept very informed on the General Plan update. NOTE: Strike -Out Type ( - - - -) = Deletion Underline Type ( ) = Addition ** The following item was separated from Item I and added to the agenda at the meeting. DISCUSSION ITEM: I� Private Streets A report was „presented by Tom Hargis, City Engineer. A discussion by Commissioners followed. The areas of liability, homeowner's association fees, sub- standard streets, maintenance, police patrol were discussed. A motion was made by Commissioner Head to disallow private streets in detached single - family neighborhoods. The motion died for lack of a second'., A consensus was reached to direct staff to return to the next available Commis ion meeting with clarification regarding liability and police patrols on private streets. t OLD BUSINESS I. LEONARD JAY ENTERPRISES, SYCAMORE HEIGHTS, 1115 SYCAMORE LANE, AP No. 048- 141 -46, (6.673) (Continued from 11/26/85 meeting). 1.f Consideration of EIQ. 2.i' Consideration of PUD . 3.1 Consideration of Tentative Map. ( The public hearing was closed at the 11/26/85 meeting) . A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Libarlek.to recommend to the City Council adoption of a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings in the staff report. AYES: i° 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Findings 1. The project as conditionally approved does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population tol below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or! :endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of major periods of California history or pre- history. k 2. Removal of significant vegetation (e.g. mature and healthy eucalyptus trees) shall only be done in conjunction with a systematic replanting as reviewed and approved by the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee. 3. The project as conditionally approved does riot have the potential to achieve short term to the disadvantages of long term environmental goals. 4. The project as conditionally approved does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. 5. The project as conditionally approved does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Libarle to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed Planned 2 ouut. 1 Unit District Development Plan subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report as amended. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Findings 1. The development plan results in a more desirable use of land and a better physical environment than would be possible under any single zoning district or combination of zoning districts. 2. The development plan as proposed has a suitable relationship to Petaluma Boulevard North which is adequate to carry any additional traffic generated by this development. 3. The development plan presents a unified and organized arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in relation to adjacent properties and adequate landscaping or screening_ is as conditionally approved to insure compatibility. 4. The natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected as conditionally approved with adequate public and private spaces designated on the plan. The development of the project site as conditionally approved 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 the City of Petaluma, the Petaluma General Plan and with applicable environmental design plans adopted by the City. 5. The project provides a unique residential living experience including moderate sized, moderate to moderate -high priced single- family homes on private lots and adequate outdoor yard areas, storage areas, community meeting facilities and with minimal impacts to City government, but rather relying on self - management, self - maintenance and community actualization. Conditions: 1. Building architecture, exterior materials and colors shall be subject to approval of SPARC. At least two front elevations shall be created for each model type. 2. Landscaping, irrigation design and materials shall be subject to approval of SPARC 3. Fire hydrant placement is subject to review and approval of the Fire Marshal. 4. All trees slated to be kept shall not be removed without prior written approval from the Director of Community Development and Planning.. 5. The development plan shall be modified to incorporate the following: a. Garage conversions are prohibited. 403 b. No recreational vehicles, boat trailers or disabled vehicles are permitted in private open parking areas or common parking areas except temporarily in areas expressly designated on approved unit development plan and not to exceed 48 hours. C. Home occupations are permitted subject to Petaluma Zoning Ordinance and provisions of the CC & R's. d. All landscaping and irrigation systems in common parking or yard areas shall be maintained by the homeowners association or by an assessment district and shall be designed and maintained to standards acceptable to the City of Petaluma. 6. The following structural setbacks for future additions (i.e. after initial construction) to the main structure or to accessory structures shall be adopted: U co a.' Front yard setbacks: a minimum of 20 feet from sidewalk or curb b:. Sideyard setbacks: a minimum 5 feet, aggregate 15 feet (it is realized that some units will be constructed not conforming to this standard) . C. Rear yards: minimum 16 feet (it is realized that certain units will be constructed as non - conforming units) as shown on the development plan. d. Detached accessory structures setbacks must conform to the City standards. e. Non - conforming structures the average setback must meet the standards for conforming structures. i 7. The CC & R's shall be amended to clarify when the take -over instrument will be prepared by the homeowner's association and to reflect Conditions 5 , 6, and 8. 8. Maintenance responsibilities of common areas, fences, community buildings and the retained oak and eucalyptus trees must be specified in the amended CC & R's. 9. Side and rear yards shall be enclosed within a 6 -foot solid wood fence constructed on property lines. Access to rear yards shall be provided through a gate. 10. All conditions of approval for the tentative map shall be incorporated, where appropriate, into the PUD development plan. 11. The CC & R's shall prohibit the installation of speed bumps or entry gates on or across the private street without prior written City approval. 12. The Director of Community Development and Planning has authority to modify building setbacks and locations from those shown on the approved plan during siting/ construction activities in an effort to retain as many trees as possible. All such changes shall be reflected in a revised development plan, a copy and sepia original of which shall be provided to he City within thirty (30) days of such modification. 4 404 13. The tree retention plan, replacement plan, site plan, grading plan, and proposed landscape shall be reviewed and evaluated by an independent landscape designer or arborist, whose recommendations to insure the long -term viability of existing significant vegetation shall be followed in so much as feasible as determined by the Planning Director. Said recommendations are also subject to SPARC approval prior to final map approval. An independent consultant shall also attend on behalf of the City all activities involving tree removal, grading, structural siting and construction in an effort to retain and protect as many significant trees as possible. 14. The community building shall be completed prior to occupancy of the 25th dwelling unit. Community building to be owned an'd maintained by Homeowner's Association 15. Minimum main structure setback from rear property line to be 15 feet on eastern boundary only 16. Tree planting along eastern boundary shall be increased to provide dense .screening, subje to SPARC approval. A motion was made by Commissioner Head to deny the Tentative Map. Motion died for lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Serpilio to recommend to the City Council conditional approval of the Sycamore Heights Tentative Subdivision Map per the findings and conditions in the staff report as amended. AYES: 6 NOES: 1 (Head) ABSENT: 0 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, the units and the proposed improvements therefore, 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 as conditionally approved. Conditions 5 405 1 • The tentative map shall be revised to reflect the setback for garages of 20' from face of curb or sidewalk, the existing zoning of R -1 5,000, and that school services will be provided by the Cinnibar School District. All changes required by this and other conditions of approval shall be made to the tentative map, two copies and one sepia Print of which shall be provided to the Department of Community Development prior to approval of the project final subdivision map. Z. The tentative map is subject to review by All SPARC and Planning Commission conditions of approval for A the PUD plan which affects the tentative map shall also be incorporated in the tentative map prior to tentative map submittal. 00 3. The project shall conform to the conditions of approval from the I. Engineering .Department as follows: U A. The developer shall comply with the Petaluma Municipal Code co Section 20.36.030. "20.36.030 - On and /or Off -Site Grading and Drainage. The subdivider shall provide on -site grading and on -site and /or off -site drainage, all of which shall take into consideration the drainage pattern of adjacent property and .shall treat upstream areas, where appropriate, as though fully improved. i For those residential projects which drain into the Petaluma River above the Washington Street Bridge and which cause an increase i of normal runoff in excess of two acre feet, the subdivider shall provide on or off -site detention areas run -off. 11 on accommodate such The tentative map does not indicate on or off -site drainage areas. We recommend the developer pay in -lieu of fees as calculated in i Chapter 17.30 of the Petaluma Municipal Code. B . Provisions to handle the off -site storm runoff from the properties adjacent to the north and west subdivision boundary may be required. Lot drainage shall also be rechecked - specifically in the area of Lots 42 and 30. Lot to Lot and across property line drainage is not allowed. C. The legend and the grading plan symbols shall be coordinated - specifically the symbol for tree removal. It appears several existing trees are located within the proposed street system. D. Either the fire hydrant or the parking turn -in, between Lots 6 and 7, shall be relocated. As shown, the fire hydrant would not be accessible if a car were parked in the turn-in. E. Signing and striping shall conform to the City of Petaluma standards and comply with the recommendations outlined in the traffic report by DKS Associates, 12/9/85, as required by the City Engineer. 1 fl m 4. Ten foot public utilities easements as required shall be provided. 5. 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 Number 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. 6. A joint access easement and maintenance responsibility agreement shall be recorded for all properties relying on private street for access. Said easements and agreements are subject to approval by City staff prior to final map recordation. 7. School facilities and Park /Recreation Land Improvement fees shall be paid in accordance with existing City ordinances and resolutions. 8. Fire hydrant placement is subject to review and approval of the Fire Marshal. 10. This subdivision shall conform to the- SCWA Design Criteria. 11. If buried archaeological materials are discovered during project implementation, work shall halt in the area of the find (s) until a qualified archaeologist can evaluate the situation. 12. An emergency access shall be added from the cul -de -sac to the public street 13. Tentative Map conditions to be revised to match PUD approval conditions 14. Project approval subject to Council policy allowing private streets in single - family subdivisions if private street concept retained PUBLIC HEARINGS II. GRANNY GOOSE FOODS, NORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD AND DYNAMIC STREET, AP No. 7- 502 -10 (1.486) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Use Permit to allow operation of a wholesale truck distribution warehouse. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Jack Pride - 930 98th Avenue, Answered questions; true be designed to roll in to operation restricted. Guy Warnock - 605 Nikki Drive hatchery; asked questions i� akland - Applicant. s will be long -haul, gate to alls, does not want hours of awakened by trucks from 'e: truck hours and use. 7 M The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Woolsey to adopt a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings in the staff report. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Findings 1. The project as conditionally approved does not have the potential to substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten or eliminate a () plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a ;rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of the ' major periods of California history or prehistory. i 2. The project as conditionally approved does not have the potential to achieve short -term environmental goals to the disadvantage of long -term environmental goals. 3. The project as conditionally approved does not have possible environmental effects which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable . 4. The environmental effects of , this .project as conditionally approved will not cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly orl `indirectly. A motion was made by . Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Hilligoss to grant the Use Permit as proposed based on the findings and subject to the conditions listed in the staff report as amended. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 Findings 1. The proposed 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 use, subject to the following conditions, will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Conditions 1. The proposed project, - site plan, building elevations, and landscaping shall be subject to SPARC approval. All conditions of design approval shall become conditions of the Use Permit. 2. No outdoor storage of materials or equipment other than functioning delivery vehicles shall be allowed on site. 3. All cyclone fences shall be fitted with redwood slats, as proposed. 4. All on -site drainage systems, particularly the subterrain loading ramp, are subject to approval by the City Engineer and Envirotech to insure that no inordinate. or unacceptable amount of materials or rain water enter the waste water treatment plant. 5. The McDowell Road driveway shall be posted as "right turn exit only" for exiting traffic. 6. A minimum five foot (5 1 ) landscape strip shall be provided along the south and west property lines within the fenced parking/ delivery area, subject to review and approval of SPARC. 7. A sign program for the building shall be developed subject to SPARC review and approval. 8. The developer shall pay storm drainage impact fees as set forth in Petaluma Municipal Code Chapter 17.30. 9. Occupation of the 14,000 sq. ft. "tenant space" shall be subject to review and approval by staff 'to insure adequacy of parking. 10. Entrance gate 'walls shall be constructed of masonry materials and designed to blend with the building walls. 11._ Trucks., _especially long haul type, shall not park on public streets in the vicinity of the protect III. STEEL BEAR DELI, 5155 OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY, AP No. 47- 211 -07 (1.485). 1. Consideration of EIQ . 2. Consideration of Use Permit to allow the addition of a 1,280 sq.ft. storage building and various site improvements to an existing conditional use. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Dick Lieb - 1 Bodega Avenue applicant's representative; answers questions, protested original condition No. 13. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Hilligoss and seconded by Commissioner Sobel to direct staff to prepare a negative declaration based on the findings listed in the staff report. AYES: 7 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 0 0 " �i �, Findings 1. Due to the developed nature of the existing site, the project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important .examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 2. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals. () 3. Because the proposal does not include additional phased development, the project as conditionally approved does not have impacts which are individually limited, but cumulatively considerable. 4. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Woolse`y to grant the use permit as proposed subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report as amended. i Fin din g : 1. The proposed structure and use subject to the conditions of approval conforms to the intent and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the General Plan and the EDP. 2. This project will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community due to the mitigation measures incorporated in the conditions of approval. Conditions 1. This project site and landscaping is subject to SPARC review and approval. SPARC shall consider in particular the adequacy of the landscape screening and mechanical screening to the rear of the project site toward the neighboring motel. 2. Site plan shall be revised ter-trove to provide a cover to the trash enclosure as- far -mss-- possible - from - -the- car- property - lines --c -thy -site with screening subject to SPARC approval. 3. The placement and shielding of any mechanical equipment for the new building shall be such as to minimize noise off the site to the rear, and views of such equipment from the existing motel. The adequacy of visual and sound shielding of existing, mechanical equipment from the motel .shall be examined by staff and upgraded as staff finds necessary. 10 ff 4. Prior to occupancy of the new addition, a new exit sign shall be posted such that it is highly visible from the street, subject to approval by the City Engineer. 5. This use permit may be recalled by the Planning Commission for review at any time due to complaints regarding traffic congestion, noise generation or any other potentially objectionable operating characteristics. At such time the Commission. may repeal the use permit or add /modify conditions of approval. 6. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter or packaging. 7. All trash bins and /or garbage cans shall be fully contained and screened and used only between 8AM and 9PM 8. There. shall be no inside or outside seating for the consumption of food on the premises. 9. Existing and proposed exterior lighting on -site shall be reviewed by SPARC. }A--- T -lze- -exit �ivewaq- sh-a}� -be -e} car- l�r- �igYred- so- stree4- tra€fic -ean -- see --it; design-- s�xbject -- te- �evie�r- �ryr- E3itq -- Engineer ; - -prior-- t�- ss�anee -- cif -a bzn�mg- permit., H -.10. The finished floor height of the proposed storage building shall be certified as a minimum of one foot above the one - hundred year flood height prior to issuance of a building permit. 12711. Truck deliveries to or pickup from the market and storage building shall be from 6 AM to 10 PM only. 13712. Off -si -e-- signs- -of- 6vnoma- Joe' -s--a-rrd- Ferrari's- -R-estau?- =ta-and -motel 6- sITaH- +re- -remeved-- frocrrr- the -- site - prior- -ter - isstmTrc -e- -of - --,r- +rA- 1diirg permit Any off -site sign for Ferrari's Restaurant or Motel 6 shall be removed from the site prior to issuance of a building permit. Negotiations by the City with Sonoma Joe's shall continue to gain compliance with sign code. . IV. Z.A.M. ENTERPRISES, SKY PARK ESTATES, EAST SIDE OF GARFIELD DRIVE, VICINITY OF PARKLAND WAY AND WILLOW DRIVE, AP No. 7- 51 -50. 1. Consideration of E.I.Q. 2. Consideration of Tentative Map for .20 -lot, 4.85 acre single - family dwelling subdivision. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Bill Burleman - 2009 Willow Dr. - concerns re: traffic 11 problems on Willow Dr. , corner of Eastwood and Willow Drive. Suggested traffic study is needed. Roger Mikulecky - Z.A.M. Enterprises - answered questions. Barbara Piper - 2012 Appaloosa - concerns re: lack of EIR. Mary Rice - 433 Garfield Dr.- concerns re: flooding, loss of views, too much concrete, lack of parks, traffic on Willow, speeding on Garfield. Robert Steiner - 429 Garfield - concerns re: flooding, traffic, grading and drainage, proximity to airport. The public hearing was closed. G) A motion was made by Commission Head and seconded by Commissioner Sobel 00 to require incorporation of this project into the East of Ely Subsequent EIR. AYES: 5 NOES: 2 (Libarle, Serpilio) ABSENT: co 0 v. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENTS: 1. Revisions to Zoning Ordinance regarding fence regulations - heights and; setbacks. 2. Revisions to Zoning Ordinance regarding Home Occupation p regulations. By consensus of the Commission, due to the late hour, these items were continued to the Planning Commission meeting of January 28. ADJOURNMENT 11:59 PM. A7aFF 04m� WAS W4 12