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PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION September 22, 1987
co REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :00 p.m.
91 CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF.
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® PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG
Q ROLL CALL
COMM3SS PRESENT - B - ennett, Doyle, Libarie, Parkerson,
Read, Sobel, Tarr
COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: None
STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director
Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner
Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES Minutes of September 9, 1987 were approved
as submitted.
PUBLIC COMMENT There were no speakers.
COMMISSIONER COMMENT There were no speakers.
CORRESPONDENCE: None.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT Sonoma State Planning Seminar - League of
California Cities Conference - both upcoming, let staff know if attending.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None.
CONTINUED PUBLIC HEARING
k I. AILEEN TOCCHINI, 904 "C" STREET, AP NO. 008 - 361 -46, (File
1.538).
1. Consideration of EIQ.
2. Consideration of conditional use permit to allow a day care service
for up to twelve children.
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This is a public hearing continued from the Planning Commission meeting of
September 9, 1987.
SPEAKERS:
Aileen Tocchini - applicant - 904 C Street - described her day care center
operations and her search for a new location, hours of operation, etc.
Steve. Galtney - 913 B Street - Concerns regarding noise, rear fence
between his backyard and Tocchini's being pushed over by tree - children's
noise complaints.
Dan Tocchini - described development plans for new pre - school - cannot
take tree facing 913 B Street down but will fix the fence.
John Rankin - Applicant's lawyer Parking and traffic negligible, lack of
complaints regarding present operation.
Edna Flor - 22 10th - Back part of lot is next to Tocchini property - no
complaints with traffic, _feels..center is a good one_.
Sandy McMann 1204 Kathlyn Way - has a child at Tocchini day care -
feels center is very good.
Jerry Amarol - 750 Cindy Lane - has children at Tocchini day care - feels
center is very good.
Marge - 415 7th St. #19 - has children at Tocchini day care -
very good day care.
Ray Williams - 923 Ashwood Ct. - Has had day care from Tocchini day care
- very good center.
Bill Jones - 905 C Street - Does not feel neighborhood is proper location
for a large day care center - residential neighborhood is incompatible for
day care center.
Gail Baker - 1400 Skillman Lane - has child at day care - very good
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Jeff Ludwig - Consulting Planner for applicant - General Plan expresses
encouragement of daycare; noise problem negligible; State approved center;
suggests use permit to expire when day care center is established
elsewhere; children's outdoor time will be shifted to have fewer children
outside at a time.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Committee Member Tarr and seconded by Committee
Member Parkerson to grant a Mitigated Negative Declaration, based on the
amended finding.
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - YES
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - YES
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COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - YES
COMMISSIONER READ - YES
COMMISSIONER SOBEL - YES
COMMISSIONER TARR - YES
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - YES
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Finding
1. The use
in this location
will possibly create adverse
environmental
impacts in the area of noise which will be mitigated to
an acceptable
level by conditions of the
conditional use permit.
A motion was
made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by
Commissioner
Doyle' to grant
the use permit
based on the following amended
findings and
conditions.
COMMISSIONER BENNETT - YES
COMMISSIONER DOYLE - YES
COMMISSIONER PARKERSON - YES
COMMISSIONER READ - YES
COMMISSIONER SOBEL - YES
COMMISSIONER TARR - YES
COMMISSIONER LIBARLE - YES
Findings
1. The use in this location conforms to the requirements and intent of the
Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
2. The proposed use in this location will not constitute a nuisance nor be
detrimental to the public welfare of the community.
Conditions
1. Outside play hours to be limited to 6- -ch*dren- -a- time - - to --be
between the hours of 9 AM and 4 PM only
2. A six -month review by staff (with a notice to Commission) will be
required earlier review if complaints are received
3. Fence., tree,, and noise issues to be pursued. Repairs will be made to
fence
4. This use permit is for this applicant only at this address only
PUBLIC HEARING
II. BILLIE ERKEL (CAVANAGH INN), 10 KELLER STREET, AP NO.
008- 051 -05, (File 1.522A).
1.. Consideration of conditional use permit amendment to allow
accessory uses at bed and breakfast inn.
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The public hearing was opened.
SPEAKERS:
Billie Erkel - 10 Keller Street, applicant - described operations, requested
up to 100 people outside; parking not a problem on weekends.
The public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to grant a conditional use permit amendment based on the
findings and subject to the conditions as amended.
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BENNETT -YES
DOYLE - YES
PARKERSON -YES
READ - YES
SOBEL - YES
TARR - YES
LIBARLE - YES
Findings
1. The proposed expansion of use, subject to the following conditions,
will conform to the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and policies of the
General. Plan.
2. The proposed expansion of use, subject to the following conditions,
will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of
the community.
Conditions:
1. Permitted accessory uses should be limited to use of the ground floor
area of the inn for conferences, weddings, fundraisers and similar
events attended by non - guests of the inn.
2. All conditions of the use permit granted February, 1987, shall remain
in force and in effect.
3. Inside attendance at- aTryor - evernt-or- activity shall not exceed 49
people; outdoor attendance of up to 10.0 people on Saturday or Sunday
daytime only to be allowed
4. Daytime events (occurring and concluding prior to 6PM) shall be
limited to a maximum of three events per week; evening events
(commencing after 6PM) shall be limited to two per week. Expansion
of these limitations are subject to additional consideration by the
Planning Commission.
5. Live music, if provided- for accessory activities, shall be staged from
inside the house with no outdoor placement of speakers permitted.
No amplified music allowed outside
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6. This use permit may be recalled to the Planning Commission for review
at any time due to complaints regarding traffic congestion, noise
generation or other potentially detrimental operating characteristics.
At such time, the Commission may repeal the use permit amendment or
add /modify conditions of approval.
PLANNING MATTERS
III. 'BOULEVARD BOWL, 1100 PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH, AP NO.
8- 471 -18, (File 1.458).
1. Annual review of conditional use permit.
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® This was not a public hearing - 15 minutes of public comment was allowed:
00 Valentina Majors - 18 Cochrane Way - noise should be treated subjectively
not quantitatively; fence needs repair; drug paraphenalia found; parking
lot and interior noise objectionable; need more landscaping/ sound proofing.
Mike Knope - 16 Cochrane Way - has reduced traffic /vandalism on Cochrane
Way; headlights shine over fence, parking lot noise, rug cleaning (outside
motor) at night; need increased fence height/ substantiated security during
non - daylight hours one year review.
Mike Jones - 89 Mission Dr.- General improvement; need fence to Veterans
Building; loiterers in adjacent lot (rear corner) .
Matt Hudson - Applicant attorney - Some problems have been alleviated;
street access from Cochrane may be a problem; back -up generator screening
not necessary due to limited use; Landscaping will be taken better care of;
metal' shed painting is not necessary; did not feel yearly review of use
permit is necessary; noise levels are low.
Kitt ,Groves - 13 Cochran Way - Concerns regarding fence height; car
lights hit bedroom window; vandalism of fence.
A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr and seconded by Commissioner
SobeL to modify the existing use permit conditions to add the following
amended conditions:
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BENNETT - YES
DOYLE - YES
PARKERSON - YES
READ - YES
SOBEL - YES
TARR - YES
LIBARLE - YES
Recommended Conditions
1. The perimeter wood fence shall be immediately repaired, reinforced,
and supplemented with landscaping to staff satisfaction to better
screen adjacent residences, and maintained thereafter in good quality.
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2. x�r ao4xrrci baffle- slraH- be censtrcicted rnc1 -- the-- exterivx-- a+clC -ttp
electrical- -- rerarors-. At times that the rugs are cleaned
(approximately once each the machinery shall be located as far
as possible from adjacent residences
3. A fence (e.g. post and cable) or other barrier shall secure access
between the Veterans Memorial property and the rear portion of the
project property from all vehicles except maintenance equipment. A
lockable gate may be permitted.
4. All trash bins shall be contained in an enclosure.
5. Groundcover and shrubs shall be replaced in the parking lot median
islands as necessary.
6. - -- Tire-- origins + -metal - shed - in - the- rear --af- the- 4mxilding- sh-ail be- painted -te
matzirtize-irraiirbnrlcling
6.7: The drainage swale in the northwestern corner of the property shall
be regularly cleaned and maintained..
7.8: This use permit is subject to review by the Planning Commission in one
year rty or at such time
as the Commission determines review is necessary in order to preserve
the peace, safety, and welfare of the neighborhood. At this time,
conditions of approval may be added or modified, :including review and
possible limitation of hours of operation. It is intended that no
additional annual reviews will be required
8. All other conditions of approval previously adopted by the City Council
and SPARC shall remain in full effect
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IV. APPEAL OF ADMINISTRATIVE DECISION, 14 5TH STREET.
The question before the Commission is whether the use of the property
should be restricted to uses consistent with the General Plan or whether
the underlying zoning can be utilized to determine land use in the interim
until our zoning map is brought into consistency with the General Plan.
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This was not a public hearing, however, the applicant's representative was
allowed to speak.
Dick Lieb - Applicant's representative - felt that Petaluma's orientation is
changing to tourist - oriented; Owner believes a restaurant use is the only
economically feasible use; house was boarded and posted "no trespassing"
today.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel and seconded by Commissioner
Doyle to uphold this appeal and allow the requested use at this location.
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COMMISSIONER
BENNETT - Y
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COMMISSIONER
DOYLE - YES
COMMISSIONER
PARKERSON - NO
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COMMISSIONER
READ - NO
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SOBEL - YES
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COMMISSIONER
TARR - NO
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COMMISSIONER
LIBARLE - YES
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V. AIRPORT OPEN SPACE MASTER PLAN.
1. Review of Petaluma Airport Open Space Master Plan.
A motion was made by Commissioner Read and seconded by Commissioner
Parkerson to recommend to the City Council approval of the Petaluma
Municipal Airport Open Space Master Plan, subject to the recommendations
listed in the staff report.
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BENNETT - YES
DOYLE - YES
PARKERSON - YES
READ - YES
SOBEL - YES
TARR - YES
LIBARLE - YES
Recommendations
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2.
Each phase, prior to preparation of construction drawings, shall be
subject to specific design review by the Site Plan and Architectural
Review Committee and the Parks and Recreation Commission.
Master Plan text shall be amended, subject to staff review and
approval, as follows:
Page 1 - amend fifth paragraph to more accurately portray condition
and status of Williamson Act lands.
Page 1 - amend last sentence to state "Homes will be both one and two
story wood frame structures".
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Page 5 - second paragraph of Features: should insert "proposed"
before golf course on Casa Grande.
Page 7 - reference to Williamson Act Lands shall include a more
definitive reference such as (conceptual design only) .
Page 8 - first sentence under Proposed Facilities - access - should
read: Proposed pedestrian pathways will ultimately" provide
continuous access through the site...
Page 11 - last paragraph under Athletic Facilities should be expanded
to read: proposed for "lands currently protected under" Williamson Act
"should development be proposed".
ADJOURNMENT: 10:45 PM.
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