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MINUTES
(Minutes are "Action Minutes" and represent a summary
of full taped records of Planning Commission hearings.)
Petaluma Planning Commission
Regular Meeting
City Council Chambers
March 11, 1986
3:00 p.m.
Petaluma, California
PRESENT: Commissioners Head, Libarle, Read, Serpilio,
Sobel
ABSENT: Hilligoss, Woolsey
STAFF: _Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of February 25, 1986 meeting were
approved as printed
CORRESPONDENCE None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT General Plan Growth Management Committee will
meet tonight at Luchessi Senior Center.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT Commissioner Libarle apologized to Commission
for inappropriate reference used at previous meeting.
NOTE: - Strike -Out Type ( - - - -) = Deletion
Underline Type ( ) = Addition
PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. TOM GARDNER, 1125 B STREET, AP No. 8- 480 -17, (File 1.492).
1. Consideration of EIQ .
2. Consideration of Use Permit to allow a residential duplex in an
Administrative and Professional Office District (C -O Zone) .
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: Tom Gardner - 2742 Bennett Ridge Road, Santa Rosa -
applicant; answered questions.
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The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to direct the Planning Department to prepare and post a negative
declaration based on the findings in the staff report.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2
Fin dings
1. Th'e project as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the environment, substantially
M reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife
I- population to drop below self - sustaining levels, threaten or eliminate a
plant or animal community, reduce the number or restrict the range of
co 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 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 1 environmental effects of this project as conditionally approved will
not; icause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly
or indirectly.
A motion was made by . Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to: grant a use permit for the construction of a duplex with a
redesign of plans to be subject to SPARC approval and subject to findings
as noted below and conditions 4 through 7 listed in the staff report.
AYES: 4 NOES: 1 (Read) ABSENT: 2
Fin ding s
1. The proposed structure or use, subject to any conditins which it may
have attached, will conform to the requirements and the intent of this
ordinance and the Petaluma General or Environmental Design Plans.
2. Such use will not, under the circumstances of the particular case,
constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the
community.
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Conditions
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1.4. The proposed project site plan, building elevations and landscaping
shall be subject to SPARC approval in accordance with Section 26 -400
of the Zoning Ordinance. All conditions of design approval shall
become conditions of the Use Permit.
2.5: A landscape plan shall be submitted for SPARC approval which depicts
fence locations and designs, ground cover in all front yard areas and
takes into account the need for screening of the site from the nearby
hospital.
3.6 The grading plan shall be approved by the City Engineer prior to
issuance of a building permit.
4.,7: Any required frontage improvements or driveway cuts shall be to City
Standards, subject to staff approval.
II. DICK LIEB, PETALUMA ECUMENICAL PROJECT, 154 WILSON STREET,
AP NO. 7- 082 -15, (File 3.355) .
1. Consideration of EIQ .
2. Consideration of General Plan Amendment.
3. Consideration of PUD Zoning Amendment and Unit Development
Plan.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: Richard Lieb - Lieb and Quaresma, 1 Bodega - PEP
representative.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and seconded by Commissioner
Head to recommend adoption of a mitigated negative declaration, recommend
approval of a General Plan/ EDP land use designation modification from
"Service Commercial" to Urban High Residential", and recommend the
rezoning of the project site from R -1 6,500 to Planned Unit Development,
based on the findings and conditions in the staff report as amended.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2
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Findings for Negative Declaration
a., 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 drip 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.
b., The project does not have the potential to achieve short -term, to
M the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals.
00 c. The project does not have impacts which are individually limited,
but cumulatively considerable.
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CO d.; The project does not have environmental effects which will cause
substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or
indirectly, if the mitigation measures for noise are incorporated
into the project design.
e. The County of Sonoma has adopted a Finding of No Significant
i Impact on the project after their environmental review.
f. The development plan, as conditioned, contains adequate measures
to mitigate potential adverse effects of noise, traffic, and
security.
Findings. for Rezoning
a) Said plan clearly 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.
b) P.U.D. District is proposed on property which has a suitable
relationship to one (1) or more thoroughfares; and that said
thoroughfares are adequate to carry any additional traffic generated
by the development.
c) The plan for the proposed development, as conditioned, presents a
unified and organized arrangement of buildings and service facilities
which are appropriate in relation to adjacent or nearby properties and
that adequate landscaping and /or screening is included if necessary to
insure compatibility.
d) The natural and scenic qualities of this urban site are protected, with
adequate available public and private spaces designated on the Unit
Development Plan.
e) The development of the subject property, in the manner proposed by
the applicant, will not be detrimental to the public welfare, will be in
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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, with
the Petaluma General Plan, and with the Environmental Design Plan
adopted by the City.
Conditions for Rezoning
1. The site plan, landscape plan, and building elevations are subject to
review and conditional approval by SPARC. These plans, once
approved by SPARC, shall become the PUD development plan for the
project site.
2. Mailboxes are subject to approval of the Post Office.
3. The project shall meet State noise requirements for residential
construction to the satisfaction of the Chief Building Inspector. Sound
insulating walls and windows shall be installed on the, east side of the
building units which parallel the car wash facility. Construction which
allows placement of air conditioner units in residences backing to car
wash with no further structural or electrical improvements shall be
provided.
4. SPARC shall closely examine possibilities or increased social
environment and outdoor areas for sitting or recreation.
5. An 8' sound absorbing (tongue -in- groove) fence along the eastern
property line shall be installed subject to staff approval.
6. Trash bin area and screening shall be reviewed by SPARC.
7. Provide additional fencing to connect property line side fence to front
of building units.
8. The sidewalk shall be repaired to staff satisfaction after construction
but prior to occupancy.
9. Provide smoke detection device with p ilot light at or near entry door;
supply approved heat detection system installed in accordance with
NFPA, subject to approval of Fire Marshal
10. Exterior lighting on buildings and pathways to. be provided, subject to
approval of Police Department.
III. GREAT PETALUMA MILL, NORTHWEST CORNER OF "'B" STREET AND
PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH, AP No. 8- 054 -05, (File 5.908C) .
1. Consideration of EIQ .
2. Historic Review of additions and facade design modifications.
The public hearing was opened.
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SPEAKERS: Ed Love - 816 Elm Drive - Petaluma Mill management.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner
Libarle to recommend preparation of
findings in the staff report.
Head and seconded by Commissioner
a negative declaration subject to the
AYES: 5 NOES: 0
ABSENT: 2
FINDINGS FOR THE NEGATIVE DECLARATION:
1. Asi : the project is, at this time, built with applicable landscaping,
drainage system, parking and structures, it is not expected that an
adverse impact will be experienced in the areas of air pollution, wind
or' water erosion, absorption rates, plant, animal or wildlife, noise
levels, transportation, health, safety and /or general welfare of those
working or living in the neighborhood.
2. Impacts concerning soil stability along the waterfront, will be
addressed through specific mitigation measures incorporated into the
project.
3. The; proposed work will neither adversely affect the exterior
architectural characteristics or other features of the landmark, its
major interior architectural features, nor adversely affect the character
or
'h ;istorical, architectural or aesthetic interest or value of the
landmark and its site.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilio ;to recommend approval of the proposed addition and facade
modifications based on the findings and conditions in the staff report as
amended.
AYES: 1 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2
FINDINGS FOR HISTORIC REVIEW APPROVAL:
1. The proposed work, as conditionally approved, will neither adversely
affect the exterior architectural characteristics or other features of the
landmark and its major interior architectural features., nor adversely
affect the character or historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or
value of the landmark and its site.
2. The proposed work, as conditionally approved, will neither adversely
affect the exterior architectural characteristics or other features of the
property which is the subject of the application, nor adversely affect
its relationship in terms of harmony and appropriateness with its
surroundings, including neighboring structures, nor adversely affect
the character, or the historical, architectural or aesthetic interest or
value of the district.
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CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
1. All requirements as set forth by the Historical and Cultural
Preservation committee will be incorporated into the project, except as
amended herein.
a. All construction shall be reviewed and approved by the City staff
and Northwestern Pacific Railroad as to sensitivity to and
compatibility with, existing improvements, facilities and railroad
operations. All improvements shall respect dimensions of the
railroad operating corridor.
b. Window design shall echo the arched pattern on the adjacent
brick wall.
C. Decorative corner iron newel posts shall be provided along second
story deck railing and "widows walk" trim, subject to review and
approval of staff.
d. All conditions of previous remodeling /reconstruction /additions, not
in conflict with plans as approved by this proposal, shall remain
in force and effect and shall be completed prior to occupancy of
this addition. (e.g. Petaluma. Boulevard frontage wall facade
improvements, alley design and improvements.)
e. Riverfront area, located between the proposed addition and
Steamer Gold outdoor eating area shall be cleaned up and
improved with planters and benches or screened from access and
view, subject to review and approval of planning staff.
f. The tower and equipment shall be painted to match the addition
as proposed prior to occupancy of the addition.
g. The existing metal siding on the south elevation (over the "B"
Street entrance) shall be painted a brick -like color, subject to
review and approval by staff.
h. All trees shall be a minimum fifteen gallon size, double staked; all
shrubs shall be five gallon size. All landscaped areas not
improved with lawn shall be protected with a two -inch deep bark
mulch as a temporary measure until the ground cover is
established.
i. All plant material shall be served by a City approved automatic
underground irrigation system.
j. All planting shall be maintained in good growing condition. Such
maintenance shall 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
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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.
k. All outdoor mechanical equipment shall be fully visually screened
upon installation subject to the approval of the Community
Development Department.
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1. Any outdoor advertising signs shall be submitted for review and
approval of the Community Development Department. A sign
program for the building shall be developed EjjE to issuance of a
building permit. Signing shall conform to the City Sign
Ordinance, and shall respect the historic nature of the project.
m. The applicant shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation
requirements adopted by the City Council.
n. A trash enclosure screen shall be constructed, shall be protected
from vehicular movements with minimum three foot wide curbed
landscape buffers, and shall be designed to conform with all
specification of the City Trash Enclosure Screen Design
Standards. Location shall be adjacent to existing electric
transformers and shall incorporate screening for the transformer
boxes, subject to review and approval of staff.
o. Lights shall be provided on the riverfront promenade and outdoor
second story deck areas. 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, and shall be of a design in keeping with
the era and historic nature of the Mill.
2.
Main structure rear parapet wall shall be faced with thin brick veneer,
as previously approved by the Planning Commission in January, 1985,
subject to approval of staff and SPARC
3. Condition ##7 of the H &CP Committee shall be amended to require metal
siding on the south elevation (over "B" Street entrance) be replaced
as necessary and painted to match new two -story addition siding
material and color, subject to review and approval by staff.
4. The applicant shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation
requirements adopted by the City Council. Refer to attached letter
from the Sonoma County Water Agency.
5. Stamped concrete walkway surfaces and wood walkways shall be utilized
along "B" Street and waterfront open areas as per Planning Commission
approved plans of January 1985, subject to review by staff.
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IV. REZONING OF 12 PARCELS, VICINITY OF CHERRY STREET AND
PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH AP No's. 6- 091-21, 22, 23, 33, 34, 35, 37
and 6- 092 -14, 15, 15, 17 and 18, (File 3.356) .
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of rezoning from C -H (Highway Commercial) to C -C
(Central Commercial) .
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS: None.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Serpilio to recommend the preparation and posting of a negative declaration
based on the findings in the staff report.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0. ABSENT: 2
Findings
1. The proposed rezoning does not have the potential to cause any
adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly.
2. The proposed rezoning does not have the potential to achieve
short -term, to the disadvantage of long - term, environmental goals.
3. The project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment.
4. The project has no adverse effects on the conformity of any existing
uses within the project site.
5. An EIR was prepared and adopted for the General Plan /EDP land use
designations.
A motion was made by Commissioner Serpilio and seconded by Commissioner
Sobel to recommend approval of the rezoning of the subject parcels from
C -H to C -C based on the findings in the staff report.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2
Findings
1. That the proposed rezoning is consistent with the General Plan /EDP.
2. That consistency between zoning and General Plan land use
designations is mandated by State Law.
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PLANNTNG MATTER:
V. KUYKEND ALL- CHATHAM, MCDOWELL MEADOWS PHASE II, NORTH
MC_DOWELL BOULEVARD, AP No. 137- 06 -39, (File 6.595A) .
1. Consideration of request for Tentative Map Extension Phase II, 63
single- family homes.
Commissioners agreed to continue consideration of this request to the
Planning Commission meeting of March 25 to enable Leonard Jay or
K uyken dall- Chatham to be present to answer questions.
ADJOURNMENT: 4:15 PM
ATTEST?: W �401
Warren Salmons, Planning Director
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