Loading...
HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 12/09/1986122 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION December 9, 1986 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :30 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF. The Planning Commission encourages applicants or their representative to be available at the meeting to answer questions so that no agenda _item need be deferred to a later date due to a lack of pertinent information. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG W)T.T. (.AT.T. COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Davis, Head, Libarle, Parkerson, Read, Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: Hilligoss STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES The minutes of November 12, .1986 will be brought back at the next meeting with page order corrected. CORRESPONDENCE Letter regarding Muirwood distributed. DIRECTOR'S REPORT Report of City Council recent discussions regarding fill and floor elevations in flood plain. COMMISSIONER_ 'S REPORT Commissioner Libarle would like to see more direction from City Council regarding controversial projects. Commissioner Read is in favor of joint study sessions with City Council. CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARINGS: I. CAMEO COFFEE, 1120 INDUSTRIAL AVENUE, AP NO. 150 - 020 -09 (File No. 1.513) 1 1. Continued consideration of EIQ. 2. Continued consideration of Use Permit to permit coffee roasting and packaging facility. (Public hearing previously closed at November 25 meeting, however the applicant answered questions) . 1 A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Davis to direct staff to prepare a mitigated negative declaration per the following findings: AYES:.'4 NOES: 1 (Read) ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) ABSTAIN: 1 (Head) 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, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife species, cause a co fish or wildlife population to drop below self sustaining levels, threaten to eliminate a plant or animal community, reduce the number 0 or restrict the range of a rare or endangered plant or animal or eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history ® on prehistory. b. The project, as conditionally approved to limit the duration of the use p ermit 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 to limit the duration of the use permit and eliminate significant odors extensive filtering techniques, 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 Libarle to grant the use permit subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff report as amended. AYES: 4 NOES: 1 (Read) ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) ABSTAIN: 1 (Head) 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, including; limited duration of initial use permit and extensive filtering of effluent. Conditions 1. This use permit shall be valid for six months commencing at reviewed bvtY - 1 3 - lanniTrg- Ebmmissirrr -sip -months- -af ter initiation (occupancy) of the business in Petaluma. This use permit may also be recalled at 123 2 124 any time by the Commission for review upon receipt of complaints regarding this operation or upon observation of any objectionable attributes or effluents outside the enclosed space occupied by this business. Extension or modification of this use permit may be considered by the Commission after six months at no cost to the applicant 2. This use is subject to all performance standards and operating regulations contained in the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code. 3. This business shall obtain necessary permits from Bay Area Air Quality Management District prior to initiation of operations. 4. Prior to issuance of building permits., Envirotech (operators of the City sewage treatment facility) shall review all wastewater discharge plans. Envirotech's recommendations shall be incorporated into project design by the applicant. 5. All exterior mechanical equipment, -including underground filters, and any other external modifications to the building or grounds are subject to architectural review pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Article .26. All exterior equipment shall be fully screened in a manner compatible with the building's architecture. 6. This use permit is valid only for the operation including the following critical equipment: smoke hood that recirculates to filter, soapy water smoke scrubber, chamber that separates chaff in an incombustible manner, and double external underground filters. All these elements must be in. place prior to initiation of operation. 7. On -site retail sales shall not exceed ten percent (10 %) of gross business receipts. There shall be no advertising of this site for retail or "drop -in' sales. 8. Signs are subject to staff review. II. DUFFEL FINANCIAL COMPANY, MUIRWOOD GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, ELY AND FRATES ROAD, AP No's 17- 050 -07 and 08 (File 3.363). 1. Continued consideration of rezoning 105 acres to PCD to accommodate a portion of a proposed 18 hole golf course, clubhouse and up to 527 residential units. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Mr. Duffel - applicant; Duffel Corporation is proposing a Robert Trent Jones golf course. Duffel Corporation agreed with staff's recommended conditions. Joe Milner - 813 Gilardi Drive - Representative of Petaluma Golf. 3 125 and Country Club, discussed recreational opportunities of golf course. A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend rezoning AP No's 17- 050 -07 and 08 to PCD incorporating the conditions listed in the staff report dated 12/9/86 as amended. It was also voted to direct staff to submit a letter City Council encouraging semi - private use of the golf course. AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) ABSTAIN: 1 (Head) 00 PCD FINDINGS 0 1. That the Muirwood Golf and Country Club project, as conditionally approved, is in substantial harmony with the General Plan of the City ® of Petaluma, and can be coordinated with existing and planned development of the surrounding areas. 2. That the interior streets., as conditionally approved and existing streets to be improved concurrently with the project, are generally suitable and adequate to serve the proposed uses and the anticipated traffic which will be generated thereby. 3. That information submitted with the application establishes that: a. Development of the PCD will be initiated within a reasonable time by submittal of a Technical Rating Review application and subsequently a Planned Unit Development application. b.' Said PCD will constitute a residential development of sustained desirability and stability; that it will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding area. 4. That development of the 18 -hole golf course will be appropriate in area, location and overall planning to the purpose intended; and that such development will be in harmony with the character of the surrounding areas. 5. That municipal water delivery and storage improvements serving this project are intended to serve this site and existing incorporated areas of southeast Petaluma only and that any future extensions from these improvements to serve other areas would be an infringement of the policies of the City with respect to urbanization in southeast Petaluma. CONDITIONS 1. Total residential portion of the project shall not exceed 527 units. Unit mix shall be determined upon PUD rezoning for residential portion of the project. 2. Application to the County for a Conditional Use Permit for golf course shall be undertaken prior to submission of specific residential development plans for Technical Rating. 4 126 3. All improvements to the existing municipal water ser -, rice system deemed necessary by the City Engineer to provide adequate domestic and fire flow service shall be submitted in detail with residential PUD application and completed concurrently with the required public improvements prior to the issuance of development permits for residential units. The Petroleum Avenue aqueduct connection as described in Brown and Caldwell's Water Capacity Study Master Plan may be a City - funded project repaid by area -wide Water Connection Fees which would include this uroiect. 4. Prior to commencement of improvements, the proposed golf course shall be subject to review through the PUD rezoning process. Golf course improvements shall have commenced prior to the issuance of any development permits for the residential portion of the project site. 5. Prior to the issuance of any development permits for the residential portion of the proposed project, the residential portion shall be subject to review through the PUD rezoning process. 6. The project improvement plans shall accommodate the Sonoma County ',later Agency Master Drainage Plan east -side bypass or developer shall provide an alternative eastside bypass route outside the project area acceptable to the City and .Sonoma County Water Agency _ and pay in -lieu fees equivalent_ to the cost of the bypass as presently proposed through this project Improvement of the bypass if across the project site shall be completed concurrently with the golf course construction to the satisfaction of City Engineer and Sonoma County Water Agency. 7. Open space /scenic easements shall be created over the entire golf course development area, subject to approval of appropriate City staff. 8. Frates Road shall be improved along the project frontage, subject to approval of appropriate agencies., concurrently with public improvements accompanying any residential development on the project site in order to accommodate a possible State Highway designation. Improvements shall include, but not b_ e limited to left turn stacking lanes and right turn acceleration and deceleration lanes as approved by the City Engineer, County Engineer, and Calti &ns_ per these agencies' jurisdications at time of approval and concurrently with improvements accompanying any residential development on the project site. 9. Casa Grande shall be improved concurrently with public improvements accompanying any residential development on the project site as follows 1) from the east end of the existing Casa del Oro subdivision to the -Fity- -limits Ely Boulevard subject to approval through the PUD review process improvement shall . include provision of landscape median and one east bound. lane. 2) Median landscaping island shall be provided from Ely Boulevard to a point equivalent to the extension of Garfield Drive to Casa Grande Road, subject to approval through the PUD review process. Full frontage improvements east, and west bound shall be provided for approximately 300 feet east from Ely Boulevard, 3 transitioning to 40 foot curb -to -curb section to City limits with developer constructing the southerly half of the street section consisting of 5 127 C 1'1. i C necessary pavement, curb and gutter to City limits line on Casa Grande Road. 10. Ely Boulevard shall be improved concurrently with public improvements accompanying any residential development on the project site to provide loop street access to units which front toward Ely Boulevard. A substantial landscaped median strip an-d -a-pedestri=r/�- rants; separating Ely Blvd. from the interior loop streets shall be provided subject to approval through the PUD review process sha -1l - -+ irreorporated- 11. Interior road design shall provide landscaped medians at entry points and intersections, landscaped cul -de -sac islands, street tree planting strips adjacent to curb line plus appropriate pedestrian /bike pathways subject to approval through the PUD review process. 12. Developer shall participate in a fair -share contribution for offsite intersection signalization, in accordance with mitigation measures set forth in the Final EIR and the results of application of the City's traffic model, or as deemed necessary by the City Engineer. 13. No issuance of residential development permits will be permitted until such time as the Lakeville Highway Assessment District formation is completed anrP-- cerrstrtzetion-- was -- been--- cammerrced; subject to determination by the City Engineer. ProTcct= shall- �e-�rrclnrtie�rr -said £istrict. Project shall contribute a fair share contribution for Lakeville Highway Assessment Distric on traffic contribution formula impose Permit, formula subject to approval o: 14. As: an element of the PUD submission shall be prepared and submitted for to design, materials, etc. as 'Traffic Mitigation r ees bas at time of issuance of Buildi package, architectural guidelines review and approval with respect 15. As! an element of the PUD submission package, development standards shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval that address building height .limitations, parking requirements, structural setbacks, future additions, garage conversions, etc. 16. As an element of the PUD submission package, development standards shall be prepared and submitted for review and approval that provide design standards for entry gateways, peripheral and internal street frontages, landscaping for individual residences and multi- family complexes, screening, rear yards of residences facing fairways and enhanced treatment for City gateway area (Frates Road) . 17. Pedestrian /bike access and pathways shall be provided along the perimeter of the development and through the gulf - cotxrse - groznrds residential portion. of the project site as deemed appropriate through the PUD review process. 18. The project 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 6 um Drainage Impact Fee". All improvements and grading shall comply with the Sonoma County Water Agency's Design Criteria. 19. Developer shall explore the possibility of utilizing wastewater irrigation application for the golf course areas subject to review and approval of City Engineer and appropriate agencies. 20. Golf course clubhouse uses shall be subject to review through the PUD rezoning process. 21. Adobe Creek shall be maintained in a natural state. Enhancement of natural vegetation and channel improvements shall be subject to review through the PUD rezoning review process. 22. Appropriate mechanisms shall be developed for maintenance of all landscaping within the public rights -of -way, common private areas and golf course and shall be subject to review and approval through the PUD rezoning review process. 23. The project shall be subject to review and approval of the Sonoma County Airport Land Use Commission and shall comply with all regulations pertaining to the airport land use policy. 24. The project developer 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 No. 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. 25. The developer shall be required to pay school facilities impact fees to the Old 'Adobe School District subject to Section 17.28 of the Petaluma Municipal Code and approved by the City Council. 26. Any signs erected to advertise the project shall meet the requirements of the City sign ordinance and obtain a sign permit from the City prior to installation. 27. The project shall respond and comply with all concerns and conditions .of the City Engineer as set forth in the attached letter. PLANNING MATTER III. AUTORAMA, STONY POINT ROAD AND PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH, AP NO. 007 - 422 -28. 1. Appeal of administrative decision denying an automobile lot in a floodway. SPEAKERS: Doug Clarke - applicant - answered questions from staff and Commission - discussed project. Norm Weiss - 6755 Pet. Hill Rd.- owner of project property - spoke in favor of project. 7 129 Mrs. Weiss - 6755 Pet. Hill Rd. - owner of project property - spoke in favor of project, gave history of property. A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Libarle Ito deny the appeal. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) PUBLIC' HEARINGS: IV. SONOMA COUNTY TRANSIT, ROUTE CHANGE TO EAST "D" STREET 00 EXTENSION (File 9.197) . Iq 1. Consideration of EIQ. O 2. Consideration of certificate of convenience to change bus route and ® add two bus stops. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: None. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Read to direct staff to prepare and post a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings in the staff report. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to recommend to the City Council that the amendment to the Sonoma, County Transit bus certificate be approved as shown on the alternate route exhibit based on the following findings and conditions: Findings 1. The proposed route change will conform to the intent of the applicable goals and policies of the General Plan /EDP. 2. The proposed route change will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Condition 1. Existing Route 44 utilizing Petaluma Blvd. to Washington Street shall be abandoned. V. PARMATECH CORPORATION, 2221 PINEVIEW WAY, AP NO. 005 - 090 -45 ( File 1.518) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of use permit for facility producing precision parts. 8 130 The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: None. The public hearing was closed. A motion was. made by Commissioner Libarle Parkerson to direct staff to on the and seconded by Commissioner following findings: Prepare a mitigated negative declaration based g AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT 1 (Hilligoss) Fin —cgs a • Due to the developed nature have the potential of the existing site the Project does not environment, substantial) to degrade the y reduce the habitat of a fish quality of the. or wildlife population to drop or wildlife s eliminate a plant or P below self- sustainin Pecies, cause fish the animal community, g levels, threaten to of important examples of major Y' reduce the number or restrict or endangered plant or an 9 c. M e. period of California history or eliminate y or prehistory. The project as achieve conditionally approved does short term to the disadvantage not have the goals, g of long otential to g term environmental Because the project does beyond expansion of d oes ech include additional percent of the into the r Phase development building the emain all approximately forty have impacts which P as conditional) considerable, are individually limited a pp r oved does not but cumulatively The project as effects conditionally approved does which will cause substantial adverse not have environmental directly or indirectly because the effects either on human beings impacts anticipated environmental from the Parmatech review, approval and technology are Air supervision b l minor and subject to Quality Management District and Env rot ch. rJarshal the Bay Area The project site mitigates possible adverse noise effects b distance from any noise sensitive receptors im provements will include noise control t required. P such as housing. Am t' its great Tenant o on was made b Davis to grant the Y Commissioner Head and conditions: use permit subject to theeconded by Commissioner following findings and AYES: 6 NOES: p ABSENT: 1 (HilIigoss) Findings 1 • The proposed use the intent and , subject to the conditions of a Plan/EDP. requirements of the zonin approval conforms to g ordinance and the General I.. W 131 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. The requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met. 2. Tenant improvements shall include sound control to Uniform Building Code and shall result in sound reduction so as to meet zoning co ordinance performance standards. O , 3. Parmatech Technologies shall be subject to regular review and approval ® by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District with particular attention to possible air pollution from the sintering process. Any necessary steps shall be taken to reduce air pollution from the process to acceptable levels. 4. Any additional mechanical equipment required -to be added to the building for the Parmatech process including stacks shall be architecturally screened subject to the approval of the Community Development and Planning Department. 5. This use permit may be ' recalled to the Planning. Commission for review at any time due to complaints regarding traffic congestion, parking adequacy, noise generation or other operating characteristics. At such time the Commission may repeal the use permit or add modified conditions of approval. 6. Nol signs may be erected on the site without issuance of a sign permit. 7. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter or packaging. 8. Exterior modifications to the building are subject to SPARC review pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 26 -401 et al. VI. STEAM SPECIALTIES COMPANY, INCORPORATED, 3880 CYPRESS DRIVE, AP NO. 005- 090 -62 (File 1.516) . 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of use permit for facility specializing in design, fabrication and machining of special purpose industrial valves. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Bob Gianini - DES, 399 Bradford Street, Redwood City - Project designer, answered questions and described project. Bill Brockett - 150 W. Edith, Los Altos - Exec. VP of Steam Specialties; expressed concerns regarding landscape requirements. George Mellinger - President of Steam Specialties - described 10 132 project, answered questions, expressed concerns regarding landscaping requirements. The public hearing was closed. A motion was r_-made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to direct staff to prepare a mitigated negative declaration based on the following findings: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) Finding 9 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 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. 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, does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. e. The project site mitigates possible adverse noise effects by its great distance from any noise sensitive receptors such as housing; building design will include noise control as required. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Read to grant the use permit based on the findings and subject to the conditions as follows: AYES: 4 NOES: 2 (Head, Libarle ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) because of Condition #3) Findings 1. The proposed use, subject to the conditions of approval, conforms to the intent and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan/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. 11 133 6. Any structures in the flood plain section of the site shall be constructed so that the floor height is at least 12" above the 100 -year flood height. 7. 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 operating characteristics. At such time the Commission may repeal the use permit or add modified conditions of approval. 8. No signs may be erected on the site without issuance of a sign permit. 9. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter, pallets, packaging or containers. 10. All future outdoor mechanical equipment of Steam Specialties shall be fully visually screened subject to approval of the Community Development and Planning Department. 11. This property shall participate in any future benefit assessment district for Lakeville Highway corridor improvements. 12. All landscaping must conform to the Master Plan for Oakmead Northbay Industrial Park, subject to SPARC review and approval. 13. The project shall be subject to Storm Drainage Fees as required by Municipal Code. VII. RIVER CAFE, 222 WELLER STREET, AP NO. 007 - 142 -12 (File 13.4) . 1. Consideration of rezoning to overlay Historic designation. 12 Conditions 1. Building design including sound control shall conform to Uniform Building Code and shall result in sound reduction so as to meet Zoning Ordinance Performance Standards. 2. Plans shall reflect the existence on the property of trees, storm drainage ditch, easements, and FPC zone boundary. 3. The parking along the west property line shall be relocated to the east an=mate- distance a minimum of 10' to assure that the trees along co this line will remain, subject to SPARC review and approval. Adequate space for a screen of trees shall be provided along the south ® property line. ® 4. Should the use change, adequacy of one loading berth shall be co reconsidered. 5. This project is subject to SPARC review with special emphasis on the south elevation, pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 26 -401 et al. 6. Any structures in the flood plain section of the site shall be constructed so that the floor height is at least 12" above the 100 -year flood height. 7. 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 operating characteristics. At such time the Commission may repeal the use permit or add modified conditions of approval. 8. No signs may be erected on the site without issuance of a sign permit. 9. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter, pallets, packaging or containers. 10. All future outdoor mechanical equipment of Steam Specialties shall be fully visually screened subject to approval of the Community Development and Planning Department. 11. This property shall participate in any future benefit assessment district for Lakeville Highway corridor improvements. 12. All landscaping must conform to the Master Plan for Oakmead Northbay Industrial Park, subject to SPARC review and approval. 13. The project shall be subject to Storm Drainage Fees as required by Municipal Code. VII. RIVER CAFE, 222 WELLER STREET, AP NO. 007 - 142 -12 (File 13.4) . 1. Consideration of rezoning to overlay Historic designation. 12 134 The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: None. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Libarle to recommend to- the City Council that the River Cafe building be designated as a local historic landmark based on the following findings: AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Hilligoss) Findings 1. That the proposed designation is in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan and any applicable Environmental Design Plan. 2. That the public necessity, convenience and general welfare require or clearly permit the adoption of the proposed designation. VIII. REVIEW OF 1987 COMMISSION MEETING 'SCHEDULE. The following meeting schedule was adopted by the Planning Commission: PLANNING COMMISSION 1987 MEETING SCHEDULE January 13 27 February 10 24 March 10 24 April 14 28 t.lay 12 26 June 9 23 July 14 28 August 11 25 13 1-35 September 9 (Wednesday) 22 October 13 27 November 10 24 December 8 I q IX. APPOINTMENT OF SPARC REPRESENTATIVE (to complete Mayor -Elect ® Hilligoss' appointment, effective January 8, 1987) . Commissioner Read was unanimously appointed to serve as the SPARC representative. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 11 :20 PM. 1 LE I 14