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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/08/198612 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 July 8, 1986 Regular Meeting 7 :30 p.m. City Council Chambers Petaluma, California PRESENT: Commissioners Davis, Head, Hilligoss, Parkerson, Read, Tarr ABSENT: Commissioner Libarle STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Tom Hargis, Public Works Director APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of June 24, 1986 were approved with the correction of a typographical error on page 2. CORRESPONDENCE: A letter from Mrs. Filippini regarding the General Plan update and a fects on her property was distributed to the Commission. Representatives for Mrs. Filippini asked to be heard to voice their concerns regarding the proposed General.Plan redesignation of subject property. DIREC >TOR'S REPORT Director Salmons reported that the General Plan hearings are to begin on August 12. Following general discussion, it was decided to hold the public hearings on August 5, August 12 and August 19 (holding open August 20 if needed), 7 -10 PM each evening. Commission referred to Council the matter of applications filed under the current General Plan. Motion was made by Commissioner Hilligoss and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to ask the City Council to clarify policy regarding applications under current General Plan designation. COMMISSIONERS' REPORT Chairwoman Read welcomed new Commission members Davis and Parkerson. I 1 13 NOTE: Strike -Out Type ( - - - -) = Deletion Underline Type ( ) = Addition PUBLIC HEARINGS I. CADER LANE INDUSTRIAL PARK, EDNA CADER BUDDE, AP NO's 005- 040 -41 and 42 (File No. 6.8.02) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 00 2. Consideration of tentative subdivision map for a 9 -lot industrial I, park. O The public hearing was opened. M A letter was received from the applicant requesting a continuation of this item. SPEAKERS: None. The public hearing was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of September 9, 1986. INFORMATIONAL MATTER II. Director of Public Works/City Engineer Briefing. Status Report: Water, Sewer and Storm Drainage Master Plans; Lakeville Highway Widening; Rainier Interchange; questions/ answers from the Commission. ADJOURNMENT 9:30 PM. ATTEST: Warren Salmons Planning Director I J 1..1 IE 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 July 22, 1986 Regular Meeting 7 :30 p.m. City Council Chambers Petaluma, California PRESENT: Commissioners Head, Hilligoss, Libarle, Parkerson, Read, Tarr ABSENT: Commissioner Davis STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate -Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of July 8, 1986 were approved as submitted. CORRESPONDENCE Letters from City Attorney regarding application for new projects under new /old General Plan, letter from Lucky Center applicants. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Main Street program update; Ely /Corona property owners meeting update; Meadow Park information coming shortly. COMMISSIONERS' REPORT None. PUBLIC HEARINGS I. CITY OF PETALUMA, "A" STREET HISTORIC DISTRICT (File 3.345) . 1. Consideration of EIQ.. 2. Consideration of zoning designation for creation of historic overlay combining district. 3. Consideration of Preservation Guidelines and Standards for the "A" Street Historic District. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Debbie Riddle - President, Heritage Homes - spoke in favor of district formation. 1 15 0! I!M • 11 The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend to the City Council the issuance of a Negative Declaration, adoption of the designation of H -1, "A" Street Historic Zoning District to those parcels shown on the "A" Street Historic District map exhibit and adoption of the "A" Street Preservation Guidelines and Standards based on the following findings: The Commission requested staff to notify property owners in the "A" Street Historic District of Commission action prior to City Council action. AYES: 6 Findings NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Davis) 1. The proposed map amendment and adoption of preservation guidelines and standards will have no significant adverse effects on the environment. 2. Special environmental effects to any particular site within the historic district through the application of this overlay zone and Preservation Guidelines and Standards will have further specific review on a case by case basis, addressing environmental concerns when applicable. 3. The proposed text amendments will not have a significant adverse effect on the environment or to the health, safety, and welfare of members of the community. 4. The proposed map amendment designating the " A " Street Historic District as shown on the attached map exhibit is consistent with the General Plan /EDP goals and policies. 5. That the public convenience and general welfare require or clearly permit the adoption of the proposed historic district overlay designation. 6. That the intent of Section 17 -400 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance has been met by the incorporation of certain Preservation Guidelines and Standards for the specific " A " Street Historic District and on a pictorial inventory of existing buildings which is on file in the Planning Department. II. LAKEVILLE SHOPPING CENTER, LUCKY FOODS, INC., LAKEVILLE AT CAULFIELD, AP NO. 05- 020 -46 (File 11.856) . 1. Consideration of Draft Environmental Impact Report. 2. Consideration of Use Permit for shopping center. The public hearing was opened. The EIR items that Commission felt should be removed are: 2 !i] Page 6 No. 5 Page 5 No. 1 Page 6 No. 2 The letter of July 16 from the applicant should be entered into files. SPEAKERS: Jim Watt - Applicant - gave background information on project. DEIR comments: Problem areas: Restrictions of users and keeping existing Lucky store open; participation in Assessment District; road widening along Payran and Lindberg; addition of play equipment and drinking fountains; concerns regarding staff report conditions 17, 24, 28. Tom Caulfield - Property owner. Roberta Mundie - Eir Consultant. Steve Colman - Traffic Consultant (DKS) . Bill Glass - Project Architect - described site plan and building architecture. Victor Nagel - 980 Lindberg - felt Lindberg should be widened because of additional traffic. Jim Rickey - 316 Payran - concerns regarding truck traffic using Payran. Victor DeCarli - 423 Wilson - concerns regarding flooding in area - felt storm drainage needs to be further addressed. Jim Watt - Applicant - described storm drainage mitigations for this project. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to continue this item for action on EIR and Use Permit to the Planning Commission meeting of August 5, 1986. AYES: 4 NOES: 2 (Head, Libarle) ABSENT: 1 III. ANDERSON AUTO BODY, 825 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH, AP NO. 6- 041 -25 (File 1.501). 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Use Permit for auto body shop. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Keith Anderson - Applicant representative - described the project, intent to move paint booth onto project site. Paul Zeel - Previous landlord - spoke in favor of applicants. Victor DeCarli - Magnolia Avenue - spoke in favor of this business relocating to this address. The public hearing was closed. 3 1'7 A motion was made by Commissioner Hilligoss and seconded by Commissioner Tarr to direct staff to prepare a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings listed in the staff report. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Findings a. Due to the developed nature of the existing site, the project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, 00 'substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, ® t'hreaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number I z 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, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals. C. 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. d. The project, as conditionally approved and because of the great distance between the building and nearby residences, does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Head to grant a conditional use permit based on the findings and subject to the conditions listed in the staff report as amended. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Findings 1. The proposed use, subject , to the conditions of approval, conforms to the intent or 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. No signs may be erected on the site without issuance of a sign permit. 2. Signs advertising the existing business at 825 Petaluma Boulevard North must be removed within 10 days of cessation of existing use. 4 19 3. This Use Permit may be recalled to the Planning Commission for review at any time due to complaints regarding traffic congestion, noise generation or other objectiona operating characteristics. At such time the Commission may repeal the Use Permit or add /modify conditions of approval. 4. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter or packaging. 5. All trash bins and /or garbage cans shall be fully contained and screened to SPARC approval. 6. The structure must meet Uniform Building Code and Fire Code requirements for the occupancy category, to Building Inspector's approval. 7. All existing and future outdoor mechanical equipment shall be fully visually screened subject to the approval of the Community Development Department. 8. Avoid floor drains in painting and other work areas, if possible, as determined by staff. Insure chemicals and solvents are stored properly, with proper spill control. 9. Any area used for storage of discarded parts shall be on a paved surface, shall be screened from view through landscaping, enclosing structure, etc., subject to staff review and approval. 10. Driveway and the area extending from driveway to north side fence and extending 30 feet west from the rear wall of the structure shall be paved with a durable, dustless surface, subject to staff approval. 11. Six foot high solid fencing shall be installed along the„ northern property line, extending 150 feet back from the front property line subject to staff review and approval. 12. The unpaved area to the rear of the structure shall be maintained to a degree that weeds are suppressed. 13. All automobile painting and sandblasting shall take place within the automotive spray booth or-- ot+rer-- irrs%rde-- area.. Spray booth shall be approved by Fire Marshal 14. Vehicles awaiting body work or pick -up shall not be kept on the street. 15. Exterior modifications to the building are subject to SPARC review pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Sections 26 -401 et al. 16. All body work to be done inside existing building 17. Any exterior modifications are subject to site plan and architectural review. `Two front windows to be reviewed for their exterior appearance by SPARC 5 19 IV. CHEVRON, 1440 E. WASHINGTON, AP NO. 7- 280 -54, (File 1.500) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Use Permit for service station remodel/ convenience market. The public hearing was opened. Go SPEAKERS: Chris Crispen - Chevron representative - described project and answered questions. ® Jim Lutz - Chevron station operator - answered questions. ® Dan Lutz - Chevron station employee - discussed project traffic. Q The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to direct staff to prepare a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings listed in the staff report. AYES:, 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Findings A) Because the site has long been developed, 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 species to drop below self- sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, redue the number or restrict the range of a; rare or endangered plant or animal, or eliminate important examples of periods of California History or prehistory. B) The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to Achieve short term to the disadvantage of long term environmental goals. C) Because no additional development is anticipated as part of this project, the project does not have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. D) The project as conditionally approved - does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or adversely. A motion was made by Commissioner Hilligoss and seconded by Commissioner Libarle to approve a use permit based on the findings and conditions listed in the staff report as amended. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 Findings 6 Dirl LMIJ 1. This service station has been long established and used by neighborhood residents without adverse effects and is therefore required by public convenience and necessity. 2. The proposed use is in accord with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of protecting and servicing. the commercial center in the Central Commercial district in which the site is .located. 3. The use does not break up continuity for pedestrians of retail store frontage. 4. The use will not be a nuisance to residences and other surrounding uses. 5. The use, as conditioned, will not cause traffic hazards or undue traffic congestion, but rather will mitigate existing traffic conflicts. 6. The proposed use meets the requirements of Zoning Ordinance Section 21 -403 ( "Special Standards and Considerations Governing Particular Uses ") . 7. The proposed structure and use, subject to the conditions, will conform to the requirements and the intent of the Petaluma General and Environmental Design Plans, and that this use will not under the circumstances constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Conditions 1. No sale of alcoholic beverages is permitted. 2. There shall be no storage or sale of vehicles on the site; no outdoor auto repair or storage or display of tires, motor oil or other products related to the business; and no parking lot vendors (i.e. no sales of "laser art", velvet paintings, tools, pottery, etc.) . 3. The service station /convenience market shall conform with Zoning Ordinance Article 22 ( "Performance Standards; inc. Noise; Vibration; Odors; Glare; Fire and Explosion Hazards; Heat; Electrical Disturbances; Smoke, Fumes, Gases,, Dust; Wastes ") and Section 21 -403 et al ( "Special Standards for Gasoline Service Stations ") . 4. This use permit may be recalled to the Planning Commission for review at any time due to complaints regarding traffic congestion, noise generation, or other potentially objectionable operating characteristics. At such times, the Commission may repeal the use permit or add /modify conditions of approval. 5. All building modifications and site design work is subject to SPARC approval. 6. No portable or movable display racks shall be permitted on the exterior grounds. Id `21 7. The existing pole sign shall be removed or modified to conform with policies regarding signs for East Washington Street (i.e. only low profile monument signs and building signs allowed) subject to SPARC Approval. 8. The freestanding price signs shall be placed so they do not limit sight distance for vehicles or pedestrians. 9. (.From the Police Department) co shall a. Exterior lighting shall be vandal proof. NT line Washington b. The cashier's booth shall be fitted with bullet resistant glass to 0 approval the satisfaction of the Chief of Police. ® 10. (:From the Fire Marshal) co located on southward extension of Laurel Street) , AP No. 6- 181 -02, a. All fuel dispensing equipment and systems shall comply with 1. Consideration. of EIQ. Uniform Fire Code requirements. 2. Consideration b. Attendant shall be on duty at all times that service station is Map for 12 lot R -1 6,500 subdivision. open to the public. The attendants' primary duty shall be to from the applicant requesting a continuance to the supervise, observe and control dispensing of Class I and II August 26, 1986 in order to resolve engineering questions. liquids. C. Submit floor plan exterior elevation of Maxi-Mart. d. Contact Sonoma County Health Department for underground storage leak control requirements, 527 - 2891." 11. T4 - T q-- driveway - -shall- bv--- -6osed -- and -- curb - -cut - -removed -�rrei repl$ceed -to -staff atisfdction: Curb cuts and driveways subject to staff And applicant agreement 12. The front half of the southern side property line shall be closed to traffic by a landscaped area. Landscaping and construction details are subject to SPARC review. 13. A landscaping strip shall be installed along the rear property line to soften the visual impact of the wall. 14. A crossover easement shall be recorded between this property and Washington Square Shopping Center. 15. Additional landscaping shall be provided along the northern propert line Washington Creek frontage) , subject to SPARC review and approval V. WRIGHT, ONE OAK HILL PARK, (To be located on southward extension of Laurel Street) , AP No. 6- 181 -02, (File 6.312) . 1. Consideration. of EIQ. 2. Consideration of Tentative Map for 12 lot R -1 6,500 subdivision. A letter was presented from the applicant requesting a continuance to the Planning Commission meeting of August 26, 1986 in order to resolve engineering questions. 8 22 This public hearing was not opened and was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of August 26, 1986. . VI. REORGANIZATION OF COMMISSION: 1. Election of officers. 2. Appointment of SPARC representative. This item was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of August 12, 1986. PLANNING MATTER VII. CITY OF PETALUMA, ZONING ORDINANCE, MISCELLANEOUS TEXT AMENDMENTS' (File 7.114) . 1. Consideration of miscellaneous text amendments. This item was continued to the Planning Commission meeting of August 26, 1986. ADJOURNMENT: 11:58 PM. ATTEST: Warren Salmons Director, Community Development and Planning