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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 05/12/1987221 Minutes are not final until approved by the Planning Commission. PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION May 12, 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 O 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 COMM?ISSIONERS PRESENT: Bennett, Davis, Head, Libarle, Parkerson, Read, Tarr COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None. STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner John Morgan, Assistant Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of April 28, 1987 were approved with the correction of a typographical error on page 2. 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 were no speakers. CORRESPONDENCE Flyer on "Man's Role In Changing the Atmosphere" handed out. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: The Mill's project advertised for this meeting has been rescheduled for the May 27 meeting - renoticing will be done. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT None. 1 222 OLD BUSINESS I. REDWOOD PLAZA, 5310 OLD REDWOOD HIGHWAY, AP NO. 137 - 010 -79, ( File 1.514) . 1. Continued. consideration of EIQ. 2. Continued consideration of conditional use permit for 13,000 sq. ft. shopping center and 2,240 sq. ft. fast food restaurant with a drive -thru lane. Continued from April 14, 1987. A motion was made by Commissioner Parkerson and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to deny the use permit without prejudice per the following findings: Findings 1. The proposal did not provide for satisfactory location of the fast food pad site, nor development compatibility with adjacent parcels. 2. The project as proposed has potential adverse effects that are cumulatively considerable because of the "strip commercial" nature of the project design and the resultant traffic and aesthetic problems it entails. 3. The proposed site design was considered pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 21 -300 and was found to be detrimental to the community's health and welfare with regard to siting of buildings, relation of buildings with regard to adjoining uses, the activity level in relation to existing adjacent . uses, and the creation of an apparent strip commercial area along two busy thoroughfares rather than an integrated shopping center. 4. Mitigation measures suggested by the Planning Commission were not adequately incorporated into the site design. COMMISSIONER BENNETT - AYE COMMISSIONER DAVIS - AYE COMMISSIONER HEAD - NO COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - N COMMISSIONER PARKERSON COMMISSIONER READ - AYE COMMISSIONER TARR - AYE - Council previous. discussion in this matter precluded objective vote O - Council previous discussion in this matter precluded objective vote - AYE I� �1 1 2 223 NEW BUSINESS Public Hearings II. LARRY A. JONAS, AARON ACRES PREZONING /ANNEXATION 1003 and '1030 WESTERN AVENUE, AP NO.'s 019 - 110 -34 and 36 (File No. 3.366) . 1. Consideration if EIQ. 2. Consideration of Prezoning to R -1 6,500 (AP No. '019 - 110 -36) R -1 10,000 and R -1 20,000 (AP No. 019 - 110 -34). The public hearing was opened. O SPEAKERS: Mark, , Ammonds - 12 Hill Drive - 8 -10 people in audience opposed to project because of ensity; tra is on Hill Drive; unsafe curve on Western Avenue; grading problems; proposed houses will look into existing backyards; consecutive impact with Sonoma Highlands. Sherry Mauser - 1071 Western Ave. - 900 foot frontage with her property; eels !;development is possible if done properly; handed out critique of biotic study Howard Heggum 16 Wood Dale Drive - Agreed with Mr. Ammonds. Larry! Jonas - project applicant - Gave background on project - feels geologist and biologist did a thorough job; feels project impact will be minimal; slope density will impact lot sizes. Richard Mauser - 1071 Western Ave. - Requested biotic and geotechnical reports to be studied carefully; geologic report mistates amount of top soil on property. Carol; Levin - 507 Melvin Street - Wants clarification of slope density zoning ordinance. Shirley Butti - 11 Hill Avenue - Traffic problems in this area. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to recommend to City Council approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration based on the findings presented below: COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BENNETT - aye . DAVIS - aye HEAD - no - insufficient environmental review LIBARLE - aye PARKERSON - no - insufficient environmental review READ - no - insufficient environmental review TARR - aye N 224 Findings 1, The proposed project is consistent with the applicable provisions of the General 'Plan and the Zoning Ordinance. 2. The prezoning leading to an annexation is consistent with applicable State Law (Government Code Section 35012) and Sonoma County LAFCO. 3. An Initial Study and Focused Biotic and Geotechnical Studies have been prepared and have determined that anticipated significant adverse impacts will be investigated and evaluated in the areas of traffic, drainage, utilities, geology /soil as well as any other potential impacts and that the ultimate development yield of the larger parcel (AP #019 - 110 -34) will be limited by the findings of the investigative focused studies and subsequent determination by the Planning Commission and City Council. 4. The project will not necessarily trigger growth- inducing impacts due to development constrains and. restrictions as contained in current City policies. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Bennett to recommend approval of this prezoning based on the findings listed in the staff report. COMMISSIONER BENNETT - aye - strictly zoning issue COMMISSIONER DAVIS - no opposed to density COMMISSIONER HEAD - no COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - aye - strictly zoning issue COMMISSIONER PARKERSON -no COMMISSIONER READ - no COMMISSIONER TARR - aye - strictly zoning issue The recommendation forwarded to the City Council is against prezoning. The major concerns are: Grading, drainage, traffic and density. III. ENERGY UNLIMITED, 434 PAYRAN STREET NO. C, PART OF AP NO. 005- 020 -51, (File 1.471B). 1. Consideration of expansion of conditional use permit for aerobic exercise studio. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: LeRue Gendel - applicant Answered questions; peak classes is 4:30; class times have been changed; cabinet shop is gone; wants at least 40 -50 students per class; has made changes in class times to relieve parking problems. 4 225 Steve- Klotz - Redwood Empire Gymnastics - Felt 40 students would be ok; scheduling changes should help parking problem. John' Barella - Building owner (North Bav Construction) - described parking problems, new parking at his building across the street. The public hearing was closed. A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner Davis. to approve a mitigated negative declaration based on the findings co listed, below: 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 is consistent with the applicable portion of the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance. 2. Any potentially significant environmental effects will be mitigated by conditions of approval of the previously considered project at this site. 3. Traffic impacts from the proposed expansion will be mitigated by a requirement to reassess the use permit after a period of six months or sooner if the need arises. A motion was made by Commissioner Head and seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to grant the use permit expansion subject to the conditions listed below COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BENNETT - aye DAVIS - aye HEAD - aye LIBARLE - aye PARKERSON - aye READ - aye TARR - aye Conditions 1. The number of persons occupying Energy Unlimited space at any one time shall be limited to 40 55 including staff, excluding children 2. This use permit shall be valid for a period of six months at the close of which time the matter shall be recalled to the Planning Commission for consideration particularly with regard to parking and circulation on this site. If there is a problem, the use permit can be recalled sooner. 5 226 3. All proposed and described adjustments to class scheduling, etc. as shown in the project description prepared by the applicants and received by the Planning_ Department on 4/13/87 shall be instituted subject to approval by planning staff, except that classes in the 3:30 -5:30 period shall be staggered to begin at least 20 minutes before or after class changes at the gymnastics facility and all other classes shall be scheduled to change at least 10 minutes before or after the class changes of the gymnastics facility. The objective is to reduce peak circulation and parking demand. 4. The uses permitted by this use permit shall be limited as follows: 1. Aerobic exercise classes 2. Sale of health and fitness products 3. Use of one tanning bed and sale of tanning _products 4. One full set of free weights 5. Up to four resistence machines 6. Babysitting area - only while parent in attendance 7. Instruction training program area for aerobics 8. Juice vending machine 9. Three showers 10. Massage therapy 11. Body hair removal No additional uses can be added to this use permit without revision to the use permit as specified herein. 5. The existing parking spaces on the site shall be designated for the users, i.e. either "Energy Unlimited ", "Redwood Empire Gymnastics" or "Dolcini Plumbing" with 24 spaces going to Redwood Empire Gymnastics, 20 to Energy Unlimited and 3 to Dolcini Plumbing. New spaces shall be striped as needed in front of the roll -up door to be taken out of use with the conversion of the space from cabinet shop to aerobic studio. 6. The 15 parking spaces to City Standards on the site across the street leased by the owner of this site shall be completed to staff approval and an agreement specifying their use for Energy Unlimited shall be executed and recorded. The agreement shall also specify that signs identifying and directing users to the spaces shall be provided on both properties, signing to staff approval, and that the spaces off -site shall be accessible at least from 8AM to 7PM, prior to issuance of building permit for tenant improvements for this use permit expansion. Staff must use parking spaces across the street, located on AP No. 05- 020 -48 N orth 'Bay Construction yard). 7. The little used trash enclosure at the rear of the site may be removed to provide additional parking with the understanding that should a change of use in the building warrant, it may have to be replaced,. 8. Owners of all signs on the site shall secure sign permits, prior to issuance of building permit for required tenant improvements. 0 9. Broken tree along rear property line shall be replaced, placement in line with parking stripes to reduce likelihood of future damage.. 10. The only entrance used for students shall be the door on Payran Street. The side door shall not be used on a regular basis. Applicable Previous Use Permit Conditions 11. Previous Use Permit for this site remain in force. These include: a'. Any future use of the rest of the building shall be one whose parking requirements are adequately served by the parking spaces remaining on the site after the parking requirements of the gymnastics school' and the aerobic studio are met. Ultimately a legal arrangement may be required to provide off -site parking within 300 feet subject to staff approval. b.' Any proposed u,se for the remainder of the building must be such as to be compatible in, nature to the gymnastics school and the- t aerobic studio including no uses which involve hazardous substances or hazardous operations which could negatively impact the people or operations of these two facilities. New Conditions Added by Commission 12. No access to the facility shall be from side exits. All staff, employees, and guests shall use front entrance. Side entrances shall b ,'e emergency exit only. i 13. Oh — site driveways shall be signed as one way in /out. Perimeter curb side parking shall be prohibited by appropriate signing and red curb painting, subject to _staff, approval. 14. Anolicants shall petition Citv Tr affic Committee to provide Passenger Loading Zone -on Payran Street 'in front of the building prior to issuance of building permit. IV. METCALFE MACHINE SHOP, HAROLD METCALFE, 501 2nd STREET, AP NO. 008 - 192 -01, (File 1.530). 1. Consideration of a conditional use permit for a -4,000 sq. ft. machine shop. The public hearing was opened. SPEAKERS: Harold; Metcalfe - property owner Described project; maximum of 20 cars per day; no hazardous chemicals; entrance on 2nd Street. 1 Irv' Z 7 7 Leslie Solomon 503 2nd Street - Neighborhood consists of owner= occupied. houses - neighborhood was in existence before the zoning; , showed slides of neighborhood houses. John Sant - 503 2nd Street - Showed slides of neighborhood houses; wants neighborhood preserved. Jane Hamilton - 110 G Street - Neighborhood needs to be kept residential; industrial use would ruin neighborhood. Marco Ringer - 508 Second Street - Does not want machine shop in neighborhood. Larry Metcalfe - Property owner - Answered questions; does not want to destroy neighborhood; wants to build attractive project; area . is unique to Petaluma; Environmental Waste Inspector will monitor new facility. The public hearing was closed. A motion was- made- by Commissioner Head. to grant a use permit subject to the findings and conditions listed in the staff' report with a note to SPARC to require upgraded architecture and landscaping to blend with existing neighborhood. This motion died for lack of a second. Discussion ensued. A motion was made by Commissioner Libarle and seconded by Commissioner Head to grant a use permit subject to the findings and conditions listed below: COMMISSIONER BENNETT - No-(excessive impact on adjacent residential uses) COMMISSIONER 'DAVIS - No (same as Commissioner Bennett) COMMISSIONER, HEAD Aye COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - Aye COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - No (same as Commissioner Bennett) COMMISSIONER READ No (same as Commissioner Bennett) COMMISSIONER TARR - No (same as Commissioner Bennett) The use permit was denied. 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 / ED P. 2. The proposed use will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. Conditions M 1. 2. 3. 4. M M . 7 22cl . The building shall be designed to meet the noise standards specified in the Uniform Building Code, Section 22 =301 of the, Petaluma Zoning Ordinance, and the 1987 General Plan. Design criteria shall be specified in, a noise study prepared by a licensed acoustical engineer, subject to the approval of the Community Development Director and the Chief Building Inspector. Future noise levels shall not exceed City Standards, i.e. Zoning Ordinance and General Plan. All work - related activities shall take place indoors. No storage of any type shall take place outdoors (i.e., customer vehicles, machinery, equipment, parts, materials,, items under repair, trash, etc.). i A decorative fence (or masonry if required by the noise study) shall be constructed along the interior side property line in accordance with applicable street yard setback requirements. All requirements of the Chief. Building Inspector 'shall be met: J . If no open flame or welding is used (B -2) east wall must be one hour. If open flame or welding used (H -4), east wall must be two hour. All requirements of the City Engineer shall.be met: a4' Install curb and gutter along 'G' Street frontage where none exists. b. Preserve and replace cobblestone curb to true line and grade where appropriate. C.: Repair' any damaged sidewalk to City Standards and install along 1st Street frontage. a d' Contact City Industrial Waste Inspector for grease handling �} requirements and compliance with City Industrial Waste Ordinance. All requirements of the Fire 'Marshal shall be met: a. Provide fire. extinguisher 2A rated ABC dry chemical type as required by the Fire Marshal. b. No extension cords. All. equipment and appliances to be direct plug -in. cj,. Provide metal or flame retardant plastic waste cans d' Post address at or near main entry door - minimum two inch j 'letters. e�: Provide absorbent material, containment drain and proper tools r for handling spills. 9 f. All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be adequately secured to prevent falling or being knocked' over. g. Provide KNOB Box for key control located on building as required by the Fire `Marshal. 8. All improvements subject to SPARC approval. Revised plans shall reflect the following: a. Existing mature street trees on G Street and on ist Street shall remain. Existing mature trees in northeast corner shall remain. b.. Fully dimensioned drawings to scale. C. Complete landscape plans indicating type and size of plants, proposed and 'existing. d Clearly defined property lines:. e._ All proposed improvements (paving, trash enclosure details, fence details, etc.). f. Driveway and parking area to City Standards. 9... Neither . parking area, _nor _accessory structures (i.e_. trash enclosure) shall be located in the front setback area. 10. 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. 11. No signs may be erected on the site without issuance of a sign •permit.. 12.. Any transformer boxes -, above- ground meters, etc., shall b - e screened from - view to staff satisfaction. Location shall be shown on plans submitted for SPARC approval. 13. This project shall conform to current Council policies on.: ffloodplain development - i.e. the finished floors shall' be 24" above the 100 -year flood level and there shall be :zero net displacement of flood waters in the flood plain, subject to the satisfaction of the ;City Engineer. If the City Council should change that policy, this condition will be revised to reflect the change. V. STEPEENS' WAREHOUSE/OFFICE BUILDING, 120 °1 DYNAMIC 'STREET', AP NO. 007 - 390 -11, (File 2.359). 1. Consideration of a variance to allow freeway - oriented signs. The public hearing was opened and continued to the Planning Commission meeting of May 27, 7:0.0 PM (first agenda item). VI. PETALU,MA PEOPLE CENTER, 301 PAYRAN STREET, PART OF AP NO. 007 - 031 -04, File 1.533. 10 z31 1. Consideration. of EIQ . 2.� Consideration of. conditoinal use permit. amendment to allow enlargement of kitchen and -addition of 3, 6.00 sq. ft. office building. - The public hearing was opened and continued to the Planning Commission meeting of May 27, 7:00 PM, second agenda item. VII. RULES OF ORDER Consideration of proposed amendments to Rules and Regulations for the Transaction of Business Contin ed from April 28, 1987. This item was continued. to the Planning Commission meeting of May 27. ADJOURNMENT 1.1.:15 .PM_.- i I