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PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION February 10, 1987
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
ROLL CALL
COMMISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Davis, Head, Libarle, Parkerson,
Read, Tarr
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None.
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of January 27, 1987 were approved as
printed.
PUBLIC COMMENT (15 minutes maximum). The Planning Commission will
hear public comments only on matters over which they have jurisdiction.
There will be no Commission discussion. The Chairman. will. allot no more
than five minutes to any individual. If more than three persons wish to
speak, their time will be allotted so that the total amount of time allocated
to this agenda item will be 15 minutes.
There was no public comment.
CORRESPONDENCE One letter was distributed pertaining to a Council
matter.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT
1. Growth Management Meeting - Technical Rating discussion only.
2. Corona /Ely Status - To be finalized on the 17th.
3. General Plan Status
4. Council/ Commission Joint Meeting - Council asks for other joint session
discussion items - to be placed on next Planning Commission meeting
agenda.
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5. :Budget and 1987 -88 Goals - Council has developed goals but they are
'not in final format - will be brought in later.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT
1, Rules of Order.
Bob Carpenter - 518 Orchard Lane - Spoke against project because of
flooding and drainage; lack of consideration for neighbors; traffic
;problems created by existing projects; Willow Brook Diversion and
Denman Reservoir must be built if Redwood Business Park is built.
Gene; Feickert - 477 Orchard Lane - Spoke against project because of
flooding - "Orchard and Denman are underwater (four feet) during
: flooding".
The public hearing was closed with regard to the EIR only.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Davis to recommend to the City Council certification of the EIR based on
the findings listed in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Aye
COMMaISSIONER DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER HEAD - Abstain - (was not in attendance at last meeting
and was unable to listen to tape.)
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER READ - Ave
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CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
I. !G &W MANAGEMENT, INC., REDWOOD BUSINESS PARK
II, NORTHWEST
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CORNER OF 101 HIGHWAY AND REDWOOD HIGHWAY,
AP NO's
047- 211 - ±1, 20 and 22 and 007 - 421 -07 and 08, (Files 3.354, 6.793,
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,8.102, 11.857).
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1. Continued consideration of Draft EIR and storm water
detention plan.
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2. Continued consideration of certain aspects of project
leading towards
prezone, rezone, annexation and subdivision of 74.4
acres, including
approximately 35.4 acres which are north of Willow
Creek Park and
'outside incorporated City Limits.
Continued from January 27, 1987.
Commissioner Bennett explained that he had reviewed tapes
and materials on
this matter and may now vote.
The public hearing was continued.
SPEAKERS:
Bob Carpenter - 518 Orchard Lane - Spoke against project because of
flooding and drainage; lack of consideration for neighbors; traffic
;problems created by existing projects; Willow Brook Diversion and
Denman Reservoir must be built if Redwood Business Park is built.
Gene; Feickert - 477 Orchard Lane - Spoke against project because of
flooding - "Orchard and Denman are underwater (four feet) during
: flooding".
The public hearing was closed with regard to the EIR only.
A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner
Davis to recommend to the City Council certification of the EIR based on
the findings listed in the staff report.
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Aye
COMMaISSIONER DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER HEAD - Abstain - (was not in attendance at last meeting
and was unable to listen to tape.)
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER READ - Ave
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COMMISSIONER TARR - Aye
Findings
1. The Environmental Impact Report for the Redwood Business Park II
adequately evaluates the project's impact upon the environment and has
been completed in accordance with the California Environmental Quality
Act and in accordance with the Guidelines for Implementation of said
Act prescribed by the State of California Secretary of Resources and
with the Local Guidelines implementing the California Environmental
Quality Act adopted by the Council of the City of Petaluma.
2. The Planning Commission has reviewed
and
considered the
information
in said Environmental Impact Report;
and
that qualified
consultants
have prepared the Final Environmental
Impact Report;
and the
Planning Commission has reviewed
the
environmental
documents
applicable to the recommended project
prior to approving Redwood
Business Park II.
3. The Environmental Impact Report adequately describes possible
alternatives to the proposed project, as well as all significant
irreversible environmental changes which would be involved in the
proposed action should it be implemented.
4. The Environmental Impact Report adequately describes the cumulative
long -term and growth inducing effects of the proposed project which
might adversely affect the site of the environment.
5. The Environmental Impact Report for the project includes a thorough
review of potentially significant adverse environmental effects and
proposes mitigation measures to lessen or eliminate said effects. Said
effects, the requisite findings and explanation of the rationale for each
finding pursuant to Section 15091 of the California Environmental
Quality Act Guidelines as amended, and the mitigation measures
required of the project to substantially lessen or eliminate said effects
may be further reviewed, discussed, and adopted as necessary for
certain uses or activities that may cause significant adverse effect to
the environment outside the scope of this EIR at such time as the
project receives development approval. Said review shall be based on
the information. contained in the Final Environmental Impact Report and
on information gathered at appropriate public hearings.
A consensus was reached to continue this public hearing to the March 10,
1987 Planning Commission meeting.
II. CITY OF PETALUMA /MOPA, PETALUMA MARINA /OFFICE COMPLEX, AP
NO. 005 - 060 -24, 27 and 28 (File 3.351) .
Continued from January 31, 1987.
The public hearing was opened (there were no speakers) and continued to
the February 24, 1987 Planning Commission meeting at the request of the
applicant.
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PUBLIC HEARINGS
III. HELEN F. KING, 1400 "I" STREET EXTENSION, AP NO. 019 - 201 -17,
(File 3.364).
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of prezoning 3.81 acres to R -1, 10,000.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
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q q Bob Buell - 625 Jonas Lane - Concerns regarding flooding; drainage;
® distributed copy of drainage report prepared by civil engineer to
® staff.
Helene King - 1400 I Street (applicant) - Answered questions, is aware of
drainage problem.
Dan Priedo - 25 Adams Lane - Drainage concerns, described flooding on
King property.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to recommend to the City Council that, subsequent to adoption of
the proposed General Plan, a negative declaration be approved based on the
following findings:
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Aye
COMMISSIONER DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER HEAD - Aye
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER READ - Aye
COMMISSIONER TARR - Aye
Findings
1. The proposed project is consistent with the applicable provisions of the
General Plan and the Zoning Ordinance.
2. The prezoning leading to a annexation is consistent with applicable
State Law (Government Code 35012) and Sonoma County LAFCO.
3. An Initial Study has been prepared and has determined that
anticipated minor adverse impacts can be satisfactorily mitigated
through incorporation of specific mitigation measures at time of project
site development.
4. The project will not necessarily trigger growth - inducing impacts due to
existing development on the adjacent properties and development
restrictions as contained in current City policies.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner
Head to recommend to the City Council (subsequent to the adoption of the
proposed General Plan) that 1400 "I" Street be prezoned to R -1, 10,000
based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER
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COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER
BENNETT Aye
DAVIS - Aye
HEAD - Aye
LIBARLE - Aye
PARKERSON - Aye
READ - Aye
TARR - Aye
Finding s
1. The prezoning is in the best interest of the City of Petaluma.
2. The prezoning shall not constitute an expansion of the existing Sphere
of Influence or water service boundary line.
3. That the proposed prezoning is in general conformity with the Petaluma
General Plan.
4. That the public necessity, convenience and general welfare require or
clearly permit the adoption of the proposed prezoning.
IV. BILLIE D. ERKEL, 10 KELLER STREET, AP NO. 008 - 051 -05 (File
1.522).
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of use permit for a bed and breakfast inn.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Don Leeper - applicant representative - answered questions regarding
project.
Marsha Maleske - 256A Douglas St. - Petaluma Main Street project
coordinator - spoke in favor of project.
Cristie Heller - 10 Liberty Street - Spoke in support of project
(neighbor) .
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Bennett and seconded by Commissioner
Head to direct Planning staff to prepare and post a negative declaration
based on the following findings:
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Aye
COMMISSIONER DAVIS - Aye
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4. The environmental effects of this use as conditionally approved will not
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to grant a use permit based on the findings and subject to the
conditions as follows:
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER HEAD - Aye
COMMISSIONER
DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye
HEAD - Aye
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER
PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER READ - Aye
READ - Aye
COMMISSIONER
COMMISSIONER TARR - Aye
Findings
1. The use as conditionally approved, does
not have the potential to
substantially degrade the quality of the
environment or eliminate
'important examples of the major periods
of California history or
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prehistory.
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2. The use as conditionally approved, does
not have the potential to
' achieve short -term environmental goals
to the disadvantage of
;long -term environmental goals.
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3. The use as conditionally approved,
does not have possible
environmental effects which are individually limited but cumulatively
considerable.
4. The environmental effects of this use as conditionally approved will not
cause substantial adverse effects on human beings, either directly or
indirectly.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to grant a use permit based on the findings and subject to the
conditions as follows:
COMMISSIONER
BENNETT - Aye
COMMISSIONER
DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER
HEAD - Aye
COMMISSIONER
LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER
PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER
READ - Aye
COMMISSIONER
TARR - Aye
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. Operation of the bed and breakfast inn shall be limited to the
'provision of five (5) guestrooms and shall comply with mandatory
;operating conditions, as follows:
a. The inn owner or manager must reside at the inn.
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b. Fire and life safety requirements may be imposed as a condition of
occupancy approval including requirements for installation of approved
smoke detectors in each guest room, the installation of a fire
extinguisher at the inn, the posting of an evacuation plan in each
guest room, or an approved fire sprinkler system. Requirements for
the conversion of occupancy as required by the Fire Marshal and
Building Inspector shall be met prior to commencement of use.
C. The inn owner shall obtain any the following required Sonoma
County Health Department approvals prior to the commencement of the
use:
1. Submit floor plan of proposed kitchen f
County Health Department for approval
T to Sonoma
2. Submit complete plans for swimming pool and /or spa if they
are to be part of the project
3. Obtain a Sonoma County Food Industry Permit prior to
operating
d. No accessory use of the inn is permitted except as specifically
authorized in the use permit. For purposes of this section an
accessory use of an inn is any commercial use of the inn other than
the renting of guest rooms and provisions of one meal per day to
guests. Accessory uses include but are not limited to use of the inn
for conferences, weddings, fundraisers and similar events attended by
non - guests. The use permit may allow such accessory uses of the inn
subject to restrictions, including but not limited to the frequency and
timing of accessory uses, the maximum number of persons who can
attend an event, and the provision of additional off - street parking,
subject to additional review by the Planning Commission.
e. City Departments may periodically conduct an inspection of the
inn during regular business hours to determine compliance with use
permit conditions, the Zoning Ordinance and other applicable
ordinances and laws they administer. A warrant shall be obtained
when required by law.
2. All exterior modifications, demolition and /or additions (including fences
and signs) shall be subject to review and approval of the Historic and
Cultural Preservation Committee prior to commencement of use.
3. Curb, gutter and sidewalk shall be replaced and /or repaired along the
parcel frontage, subject to review and approval of City Engineer.
4. Street trees shall be provided along the parcel frontage, subject to
Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee review and approval.
5. Conversion of overhead utilities to underground for both structures
shall be completed in conjunction with the improvements of the Keller
Street Underground District.
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6. ;Front yard fencing and landscaping shall be provided along both
structures, subject to Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee
review and approval.
7. #8 Keller Street shall remain a single family residential unit.
8. This property shall begin financial participation in the Parking
Assessment District, as determined by the City Manager, commencing
with change of use
V. tBARBARA's BAKERY INCORPORATED, 3900 CYPRESS DRIVE,
I OAKMEAD NORTHBAY, AP No. 005 - 090 -64 (File 1.520) .
0- 1. Consideration of EIQ.
® 2. 'Consideration of Use Permit for a bakery facility.
The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Bob Gianini - project architect - Answered questions.
Gil Pritchard - President, Barbara's Bakery - Answered questions
regarding
'choice of Petaluma as a site.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Davis and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to direct staff to prepare a Negative Declaration based on the
following findings:
CQMMISSIONER BENNETT - Aye
COMMISSIONER DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER HEAD - Aye
COMAr1ISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER READ - Aye
COMMISSIONER TARR_ - Aye
Findings
a. The project does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the
environment, substantially reduce the habitat of a fish or wildlife
ospecies, 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.
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c. 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.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to grant the use permit based on the findings and subject to the
conditions as follows:
COMMISSIONER
BENNETT - Aye
COMMISSIONER
DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER
HEAD - Aye
COMMISSIONER
LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER
PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER
READ - Aye
COMMISSIONER
TARR - Aye
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.
Project Specific Conditions
1. A lot merger shall occur between the two lots proposed for the project
prior to the issuance of any building permit.
2. This project is subject to SPARC review, with special emphasis on the
following:
- Landscaping shall be upgraded to include either more trees or
substitution of specimen size for 15- gallon trees.
- Architecture shall be improved to provide more visual relief on all
elevations such as stepping back the building, increased number
of windows, addition of awnings, more intensive trim treatment,
etc.
3.. Any future warehouse expansion shall be subject to SPARC approval.
Applicable Standard Conditions
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 operating characteristics. At such time the
Commission may repeal the use permit or add modified conditions of
approval.
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5. No signs may be erected on the site without issuance of a sign permit.
6. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter,
pallets, packaging or containers.
7. This property shall participate in any future benefit assessment
district for Lakeville Highway corridor improvements.
8. All landscaping must conform to the Master Plan for Oakmead Northbay
Industrial Park, subject to SPARC review and approval.
12. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal shall be complied with.
13. Excavating permit shall be obtained, subject to review and approval of
City Engineer.
14. Project shall be subject to review and approval of City Industrial Waste
=t Inspector, prior to issuance of building permit.
VI. CITY OF PETALUMA
1. Consideration of possible revisions to sections of Zoning Ordinance
related to FEMA floodplain regulations update.
The p ublic hearing was opened and continued to the Planning Commission
Meeting of February 24, 1987.
PLANNING MATTER
VII. S_OUSA SUBDIVISION UNITS 2 and 3, MAGNOLIA AVENUE.
1. Consideration of Tentative Map Extension to extend life of tentative
map one year to March 4, 1988.
This item was not a public hearing, however, the following people spoke:
Gordon White - 752 Paula Lane - Concerns regarding drainage, flooding.
Rosena Metcaff - 731 Paula Lane - Where will Paula Lane end.
Dennis Metcaff - 731 Paula Lane - Questions regarding extension of Paula
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9. The project shall be subject
to Storm Drainage Fees as
required by
M unicipal Code.
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10. All on -site drainage systems
are subject to approval
by the City
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Engineer and Envirotech to insure that no inordinate or
unacceptable
amount of materials or rain
water enter the waste water
treatment
plant.
11. A sewer use permit shall be
obtained prior to issuance
of a building
permit, as required by Municipal Code Section 15.56.
12. All requirements of the City Fire Marshal shall be complied with.
13. Excavating permit shall be obtained, subject to review and approval of
City Engineer.
14. Project shall be subject to review and approval of City Industrial Waste
=t Inspector, prior to issuance of building permit.
VI. CITY OF PETALUMA
1. Consideration of possible revisions to sections of Zoning Ordinance
related to FEMA floodplain regulations update.
The p ublic hearing was opened and continued to the Planning Commission
Meeting of February 24, 1987.
PLANNING MATTER
VII. S_OUSA SUBDIVISION UNITS 2 and 3, MAGNOLIA AVENUE.
1. Consideration of Tentative Map Extension to extend life of tentative
map one year to March 4, 1988.
This item was not a public hearing, however, the following people spoke:
Gordon White - 752 Paula Lane - Concerns regarding drainage, flooding.
Rosena Metcaff - 731 Paula Lane - Where will Paula Lane end.
Dennis Metcaff - 731 Paula Lane - Questions regarding extension of Paula
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Lane.
A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner
Libarle to extend the Tentative Map for Sousa Subdivision Units 2 & 3
through March 4, 1988 continuing the original City Council findings and
conditions.
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - Aye
COMMISSIONER DAVIS - Aye
COMMISSIONER HEAD - Aye
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - Aye
COMMISSIONER READ - Aye
COMMISSIONER TARR - Aye
The Commission applauded Commissioner Parkerson for his artwork featured
in the "A" Street Historic District - Preservation Guidelines and Standards
Commissioner Tarr brought up the following problems he had noticed
recently:
- Sandwich board signs (Rose City Gas)
- Trailer at Ferrari's (Quality Inn)
- Mufflers at Midas are stacked up
ADJOURNMENT: 9:55 PM to Special Meeting of February 18, 1987, 7:00 PM,
( Senior Center).
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