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MINUTES
(Minutes are "Action Minutes" and represent a summary
of full taped records of Planning Commission hearings.)
Iq Petal ' u1ma Planning Commission September 23, 1986
o Regular IMeeting 7:30 p.m.
® City .Council Chambers Petaluma, California
(n PRESENT: Commissioners Davis, Hilligoss, Libarle, Parkerson,
Read, Tarr
ABSENT: Commissioner Head
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
Tom Hargis, Citv Engineer
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of September 9, 1986 were approved
with 'spelling correction on page 6.
CORRESPONDENCE Two letters regarding East of Ely projects were
received by staff and distributed to Commission.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Director Salmons listed the General Plan hearing
dates: Staff requested Commission funds in the amount of $2,000 for the
General Plan Consultant's attendance at additional meetings - Commissioner's
all agreed with the exception of Commissioner Libarle. Brief description of
upcoming SPARC awards bus tour. Brief description of Main Street
meetings. Commission advised that Marsha Maleske, Main Street Coordinator
will present a seminar in October if time allows.
COMMISSIONERS' REPORT None.
NOTE;: Strike -Out Type ( - - - -) = Deletion
Underline Type ( ) = Addition
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS
I. WRIGHT SUBDIVISION, #1 OAKHILL PARK, AP NO. 006 - 181 -02 (File
6.812).
1. Consideration of EIQ.
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2. Consideration of Tentative Map for 12 -lot R -1 -6500 subdivision.
Continued from 3/26/86 meeting .
The continued public hearing was reopened.
SPEAKERS:
Pick Lieb - 1 Bodega Avenue - Consultant to applicant,
explained project.
Charles Klebora - 542 Laurel St. - Has questions regarding letter from
Mr. Wright.
Dale White - White and Prescott - Novato - applicant representative -
Wants drainage -fees waived because of other drainage improvements
required; does not feel sidewalk should be built on Laurel.
Tom Hargis - Discussed drainage, answered questions.
Mr. Einardt 2 Cader Ct. - questions regarding drainage.
Donna Cook - 521 Howard Street - questions regarding drainage.
Sandra Benson - 519 Howard; read letter from Darryl Steffee (532
Howard) regarding landscape maintenance, curbs, sidewalks, gutters,
impact on Laurel St. , West and Howard Street traffic, requests fewer
lots be developed. Ms. Benson agrees with items in Mr. Steffee's
letter.
Frank McGrath - 523 Howard St. - read letter from the Balestrini's -
agrees with the project.
Bea Gaffney - 543 Laurel St. - (owns acre but does not live on p
agrees with project.
Sheree Wilson - 803 B West St. - concerns regarding Laurel Street
traffic, wants access from Oak Hill Park..
Tom Sites - 519 Howard St. - concerns regarding drainage.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to approve a negative declaration based on the findings in the staff
report.
AYES: 6
NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
Findings
1. The archeological significance of the site, if any, will be determined
by a study to be performed as a condition of the tentative map.
2. The traffic impact of this twelve -unit subdivision will be slight relative
to the capacity of the existing road network and the impact of the
subdivision on Laurel Street will be mitigated by the improvements to
Laurel Street itself and to the Laurel Street /West Street intersection
which will be provided in whole in the first case and in part in the
second case, by the developers of this subdivision.
3. The drainage impacts of the project have been taken into ,account in
the drainage plan as developed by the applicants and reviewed by the
City Engineer and have been adequately mitigated thereby.
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4. '.The cumulative and growth inducement impacts of the project are slight
because further growth potential in the area is limited.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle, and seconded by Commissioner
Davis. to recommend approval of the proposed subdivision subject to the
findings and conditions listed in the staff report as amended.
AYES'. 4 NOES: 2 (Hilligoss, Parkerson) ABSENT: 1 (Head)
Findings for Tentative Map
00 1. The proposed subdivision together with provisions for its design and
'improvement is consistent with the General Plan.
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® 2. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies
general land uses and programs specified in said General Plan.
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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 tentative map provides reasonable public access on a public road
to the proposed lots.
6. The proposed map, subject to the following conditions, complies with
the requirements of the Municipal Code, Chapter 20.16 and the
'Subdivision Map Act.
7. The design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements therefor
will not cause substantial environmental damage, and no substantial or
avoidable injury will occur to fish or wildlife or their habitat.
8. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not
cause serious public health problems.
9. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements proposed
will not conflict with easements, acquired by the public at large, for
access through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
10. The dischar of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing
community sewer system will not result in violation of the existing
requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
Conditions for Tentative Map
1. All development on the lots to be created by this tentative map shall
be subject to site plan and architectural review. SPARC will insure
privacy and security for residential developments from the public lands
Of the park and water reservoir and consider particularly interface
with existing neighbors.
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2. The off -site
extension of
Laurel Street
to the subdivision shall be a
24 -foot wide
curb face
to curb face
street as proposed by the
applicants.
Said street
shall be threaded through the existing oak
grove within
the confines
of the existing
50 -foot right -of -wail so as to
minimize the
number of major trees which
must be removed.
3. The improvement plans shall show the location of all existing trees with
a trunk diameter of 4 inches or greater at four feet so that the least
disruptive placement of streets and other improvements can be
achieved. A qualified arborist shall review, prior to final map, any
trees to remain which are impacted, by development on or off -site and
iris or her recommendations shall be followed as part of the
improvement plan. Choice of arborist shall be to staff approval.
4. A 5' wide asphalt path shall be provided along the east side of
Laurel Street from the project site to Nest Street. The pathway shall
be a minimum of 3' from the pavement to allow space for street trees,
placement and design to staff approval. If the side -,j -alk. will require
removal/ prohibition of on- street parking, staff may delete this
requirement. In. any case, pedestrian access shall be ,open to Laurel
via the narrow right -of -way which extends to Howard Street
5. The width of the on -site extension of Laurel Street shall be reduced
from the 36 feet curb -to -curb proposed by the applicants to 32 feet
curb-to-curb in conformance with cul -de -sac street standards of the
Petaluma Municipal Code.
6. A solid fence, design to staff approval, shall be provided along the
downhill side of the 24 foot wide street coming south off the cul -de -sac
proposed at the end of Laurel Street. Design and placement of this
fence shall be to staff approval. The intent is to retain privacy to
the existing house on the site.
7. A minimum 4' width park strip shall be provided between the sidewalk
and the curb of the on -site extension of Laurel Street. This area
shall be used for street trees which shall be required upon the
development of the lots through the SPARC review process.
S. A landscape island with a specimen tree in the center shall be
provided in the center of the cul -de -sac bulb, design subject to staff
approval. Drought resistant' tree and landscaping shall be chosen so
that after three year break -in period, no irrigation will be necessary.
Developer shall be responsible for landscape maintenance during
break -in.
9. A gradual transition in street width from the wide on -site portion of
Laurel Street to the narrow off -site portion of Laurel Street through
the existing oak grove shall be provided. Design of the transition
subject to approval of City staff.
10. The .lot lines of the proposed map shall be adjusted so that no lots are
less than 8,632 sq.ft. as required by the hillside development section
of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance for this site.
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11. Upon completion of the extension of Laurel Street into this site, the
,existing easement accessing the site over Oak Hill Park shall be
abandoned.
12. An archealogical study of the site shall be undertaken by the Sonoma
State Archealogical Information Center prior to final map approval.
The recommendations of that study shall be carried out.
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13. All applicable flood fees for this subdivision shall be paid prior to
'issuance of a final map.
14. All requirements of the City Engineer in the accompanying letter and
of the Fire Marshal shall be complied with , including sp ecial off -site
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drainage improvements
, The Planning Commission recommends
storm_ drainage improvements against
this project.
II.
EAST OF ELY
SUBDIVISIONS (SPRINGMEADOW
V. SHELTER HILLS
,VILLAGE, VILLAGE
EAST III) , GARFIELD DRIVE,
AP NG's 136-- 6 - -47,
!48; 017- 060 -21 (Files 11.852, 3.338, 6.664, 6.662).
1.
'Consideration of
Draft Subsequent Environmental Impact Report.
2.
'Consideration of
rezonings to PUD (Springmeadow
V and Shelter Hills
Village) .
3.
Consideration of
Tentative Maps (Springmeadow
V and Shelter Hills
Village) .
Continued from 8/26/86.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Richard Bannister - 2033 Caulfield Lane - advocated EIR; felt area will
become rental area; is an avigation easement effective ?; airport will
grow; has developer paid for any airport relocation expenses ?; there
is no feathering; land use conflict.
Jerry 'Cault - 2501 Maryland Circle - Shelter Hills Homeowner's Association
- presented petition, concerns regarding traffic, avigation easements -
how will this affect existing property in area, increase in foot traffic
will increase Homeowners' operating costs (insurance, maintenance) .
Barbara Piper - 2012 Appaloosa Drive - Concerns regarding noise from
aircraft, safety, added flooding, traffic.
Wayne Schwartz - 600 Garfield Drive - Concerns regarding lack of parks,
feathering„ presents an alternative version of lot layout (57 units) .
Teresa Haire - 2024 Appaloosa - Concerns regarding lack of parks,
flooding.
Arne 'Cohen - 1908 St. Augustine Way - Asks if airport is operating at
only 1/3 capacity now?
Mr. Wagstaff - Wagstaff and Brady - Yes, airport is at approximately
1/3 capacity.
that credit he given for off -site
'lood Mitigation Fees reouired of
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Richard Bannister - 2033 Caulfield - Repeated questions regarding
receipt of monies from developer to move old airport.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to recommend to the City Council that the Draft Subsequent
Environmental Impact Report for the proposed four East of Ely- subdivisions
is adequate as presented and should be certified and approved by the City
Council.
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
A consensus was reached by the Commission to continue this item to the
Planning- Commission meeting of October 14, 1986.
Mike Gallagher - applicant - responded that McBail can return as soon as
the Commission can reschedule.
Dave T`ricaso - Duffel Company - feels that 114 units is necessary for his
project.
PUBLIC HEARING'S
III. PETALUMA VALLEY HOSPITAL, 400 MORTH MCDOWELL BOULEVARD,
AP NO. 136 - 111 -24 (File 3.360) .
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of PUD amendment to allow construction of a ground
level emergency helistop for emergency medical transport, a 4900
square foot addition to existing emergency facilities and a 73 car
parking lot.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Ken Coffey - 69 Astoria Circle - planted to be sure that helicopter noise
would be kept away from Shelter Hills.
Ricarda Bennett - Heliport Consultants - Described project, answered
questions.
Joe Greeley - Director of Support Services, Pet. Valley Hospital -
answered questions; referred some questions to a helicopter pilot
(Bud Hansen) .
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Hilligoss and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to recommend to recommend to the City Council the authorization
of a mitigated Negative Declaration based on the findings in the staff
report.
AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
Findings
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A) Because the site has long been cultivated the expansion 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, reduce 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 expansion project, as conditionally approved, does not have the
potential to achieve short term to the disadvantage of long term
environmental goals.
C) The expansion project does not have impacts which are
individually limited but cummulatively considerable.
D) The expansion 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
Parkerson to recommend to the City Council the approval of the PLD
amendment to permit construction of a ground level (7.5' AGL) helistop, a
4900 square foot addition to existing emergency facilities and a 73 car
parking lot, based on the follo�:�ing findings and subject to the findings and
conditions in the staff report as amended.
AYES': 6
Findings
NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
1. That the hospital has a suitable relationship to a thoroughfare
(McDowell Boulevard) ; and said thoroughfare is adequate to carry any
additional traffic generated by the proposed expansion.
2. 'The plans for the expansion present a unified and organized
arrangement of buildings' and service facilities which are appropriate in
relation to existing buildings and facilities and to adjacent properties,
and adequate landscaping is included in the conditional approval to
insure compatibility.
3. The natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected with
adequate available public spaces along the creek front.
4. The development of the proposed expansion, in the manner proposed
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 regulations of the City of
Petaluma, with the Petaluma General Plan, and the Environmental
Design Plan.
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1. The approval of the helistop is contingent upon the applicant receiving
approval from the California Department of Transportation, Division of
Aeronautics and the Sonoma County Airport Land Use Commission.
2. The use of helicopter flights shall be for medical erergency purposes
in life - threatening situations and for emergency hospital, police and
fire department evacuation procedures only.
3. The helistop shall remain a private heliport which does not exclude the
use of the helistop by fire or police helicopters or other helicopters
using the helistop for the transfer of medical personnel'.
4. With permittee's understanding, the number of operations shall be
limited to an average of 4 per month (landings
the hospital is designated as a trauma center, If and takeoffs) , unless
the helistop shall be subject to Planning Commission vera ewis e.:ceecied,
5 • The Petaluma Valley Hospital shall maintain a log indicating the usage
of the helistop at all times during the duration of the permit. The log
shall indicate the date and time of all helicopter flights the make and
model of the helicopters, the owrer /operator of the helicopter, the
flight pattern utilized. This log shall be provided to the Planning
Department 30 days prior to the annual anniversary date of the PUD
amendment, or as thereafter requested by the Planning Commission or
City Council.
6. The operation of the helistop shall be limited to
activities only and shall not include any hangar or
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landing and take -off
overnight storage.
The permittee shall continuousl maintain insurance in force and effect
at all times when the subject helistop is being operated.
amount and type of coverage as well as stipulations overage Minimum
shall be subject to City to the staff review and approval.
coverage shall be written by a firm authorized to transa t in
the State of California, This condition is subject to a proval
necessity of the City Attorney as to
8. Construction and operation of the approved helistop shall comply at all
times with the regulations of this or any other governmental agency
which has jurisdiction over heliports or helicopter operations.
9. Lights serving the helistop stall be utilized only when a helicopter is
in route or preparing to depart.'
10. The helistop is to be marked and lighted in accordance with the
Federal Aviation Administration's Advisor
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unauthorized use of the facility, , marked on the pad to preclude
11. The construction and operation of the helistop is contingent upon a
letter of agreement between the permittee (PVH) and the local airport
defining the ingress /egress routes, terminal control area clearances,
and other specific flight procedures.
12. The helistop shall incorporate all requirements of the Fire Marshal:
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a. Post "No Smoking" signs around perimeter of safety barrier,
3 inch letters.
b. Fire extinguishers to be minimum 2A 40BC rated dry_ chemical
type.
13. A solid
fence; hedge
not to exceed 6' in height, shall
be eonstrtttted
slanted
along the east boundary between Professional
Drive and the
Lynch Creel: setback
line, subject to SPARC review and
approval.
14. Landscaping shall be provided along the east side of the driveway
between the proposed parking area and the helistop and along the
ertrance driveway between the helistop and Professional Drive for a
I q depth of 50 subject to SPARC review and approval.
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® 15. All e�:pansion improvements shall be subject to SPARC review and
approval.
16. The applicant shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation
requirements adopted by the City Council as contained in Zoning
Ordinance Article 16 and Municipal Code, Chapter 17.30 "Storm
Drainage Impact Fee." All improvements and grading shall comply with
the Sonoma County Water Agency's Design Criteria.
IV . KAYO OIL COMPANY, 2601 LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY, AP NO. 005 - 040 -060
( 1.508) .
1. Consideration of use permit to allow convenience market at existing
service station.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Harold Wheeler - Kayo Oil Company Representative - 1221 E. Main Street,
Chattanooga - Answered questions, disagreed with condition No. 12.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Tarr to grant the Use Permit to, allow expansion of the sales area as
proposed based on the finding and conditions in the staff report.
AYES;: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Head)
Findings
1. The proposed use expansion, subject to the conditions set forth and
adopted herein, will conform to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and
policies of the General Plan /EDP.
2. The proposed use expansion, subject to the following conditions, will
not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the
community.
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1. No sale of alcoholic beverages is permitted.
2. This use permit may be recalled to the Planning Commission for review
at ar_v 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.
3. All building modifications and site design work is subject to SPARC
approval.
4. No portable or movable display racks shall be permitted on the exterior
grounds; no parking lot vendors (i.e. no sales of "laser art ", velvet
paintings, tools, etc.) .
5. All asphalt surfaces on the site shall be patched and sealed as needed,
subject to the approval of staff.
6. Requirements imposed by the City Fire A,arshal and the Chief Building
Inspector shall be adhered to.
7. Landscaping shall be provided in the following locations, subject to
staff approval:
a. In the planting strip along Casa Grande Road:, between the
driveway and the parking spaces (east of the property lire) .
b. At the rear of the structure, facing Casa Grande Road, where
the proposed and existing building meet to form a recessed
corner.
C. Along Lakeville Highway, between the two driveways on the north
side of the property line.
8. Redwood slats in fence along east property line shall be replaced
where missing or damaged.
9. Trash enclosure shall be provided, subject to SPARC approval.
10. Proposed location of air- and -water services shall be specified on plan;
related equipment, presently non - functioning, shall be repaired or
removed. All mechanical equipment shall be of a type, or enclosed, as
to mitigate noise in relation to adjoining residential properties.
11. A sign program shall be developed for this site subject to SPARC
approval.
12. An easement for construction and maintenance of a soundwall shall be
provided along, the northern property line to staff satisfaction.
V. CITY OF PFTA.LUI`A ZONING ORDINANCE, MISCELLANEOUS TEXT
AMENDMENTS (File 7.114) .
1. Consideration of miscellaneous text amendments.
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Commission consensus was to continue this item to the October 14, 1966 .
Planning Commission meeting.
VI. COMMISSION REORGANIZATION.
1. Election of officers.
2. Appointment of SPARC representative.
Commissioner Hilligoss nominated, and Commissioner Davis seconded the
nomination of Commissioner Tarr to the position of-Chairman. Nominations-
were closed. r , -
Commissioner Tarr was unanimously elected..
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Commis' ioner Hilligoss nominated_, and Commissioner Parkerson seconded the
nomination of Commissioner Libarle to the position of' Vice - Chairman.
Nominations were closed. r
Commissioner Libarle was unanimously elected. q
Commissioner Hilligoss was asked to regain as the SPARC representative; `
she accepted.
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The above to become effective at the October 14, 1966 meeting.
ADJOURNMENT 11:45 PM.
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