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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 10/27/1987343 1• 1 C PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION October 27, 1987 REGULAR MEETING Tuesday, 7 :00 p.m. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIF. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG Tl 1 T T r` A T T COMMISSIONERS _P_RES.EN.T.:. Bennett., Doyle -, Libarle- Parker-son -, Read, Sobel, Tarr COMM "ISSIONERS ABSENT: None STAFF: Warren Salmons, Planning Director Pamela Tuft, Principal Planner Kurt Yeiter, Associate Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Minutes of October 13, 1987 were approved. PUBLIC COMMENT Harry DeShane, 888 Bodega Avenue, questions regarding zoning of his property on Bodega. Keith; Jones, inquiring whether Redwood Plaza was on agenda for this meeting. COMMISSIONER COMMENT None CORRESPONDENCE None 1 344 DIRECTOR'S REPORT Announced meetings as follows: October 29, Corona /Ely Study, 7:00 p.m. November 4, City housing program for low /moderate income housing, 7:00 p.m. Clarification of Sonoma County Livestock Auction Yard item. COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: None ./APPEAL RIGHTS NOTICE: - U -B'L-- HEA-RINGS: I. BEST STORE AND DELI, 800 PETALUMA BOULEVARD NORTH, A.P. NO. 006 - 051 -23, 24 (File No. 1.484A) 1. Consideration of EIQ. 2. Consideration of revision to a Conditional Use Permit to allow seating at a convenience market /deli. Speakers: John Milliken, applicant, 715 Petaluma Blvd. No.,voiced flood mitigation fee concerns; answered questions regarding parking, trip generation, future uses on property; stated all requirements will be met. A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel seconded by Commissioner Read to recommend approval of a negative declaration based upon the following findings: COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Aye COMMISSIONER DOYLE: Aye COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Aye COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Aye COMMISSIONER READ: Aye COMMISSIONER SOBEL: Aye COMMISSIONER TARR: Aye Findings for Negative Declaration: 1. 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 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 I� eliminate important examples of the major periods of California history or prehistory. 2. The project, as conditionally approved, does not have the potential to achieve short -term, to the disadvantage of long -term, environmental goals. 3. 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. 4. 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 Sobel seconded by Commissioner Parkerson to approve a revised use permit subject to the following amended findings and conditions: COMMISSIONER B'ENNETT: Aye COMMISSIONER DOYLE: Aye COMMISSIONER LIBARLE: Aye COMMISSIONER PARKERSON: Aye COMMISSIONER READ: Aye COMMISSIONER SOBEL: Aye COMMISSIONER TARR: Aye Findings for Use Permit. Revision 1. The proposed structure and use, subject to the conditions of approval conforms to the intent and requirements of the Zoning Ordinance, the General Plan, and 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. Conditions for Use Permit Revision 1. (From the Fire Marshal) . Listed below are fire protection requirements for the above project. a c. No extension cords. All equipment and appliances to be direct plug in. Provide metal or flame retardant plastic waste cans. Post address at or near main entry door -- minimum two inch letters. 345 3 346 - d. Provide fire extinguisher 2A rated ABC dry chemical type as required by the Fire Marshal. e. All compressed gas cylinders in service or in storage shall be adequately secured to prevent falling or being knocked over. f. Provide KNOX Box for key control located on building as required by the Fire Marshal. g. Total occupancy for seating in eating area is 13. h. Provide exit signs as required by Fire Marshal. 2. (From the Chief Building Inspector) . This revision is subject to approval by the Sonoma County Health Department. 3. Construction plans depicting all changes to the building shall be submitted to the Chief Building Inspector for review and approval. 4. No- more than sixteen seats- shall be provided for con - sumption of food or drink on the entire property. Any more - Tarr- of -a�ata -and seating located outside the designated "seating area" on the plans dated September 3, 1987 are subject to approval of their location by the Planning Director. 5. Applicant shall participate on a fair share basis in any future assessment districts or other funding mechanism formed to improve areawide flooding, traffic congestion or other subre-gional problems for which development of this property is found to be a contributing factor. Prior to occupancy of building, sponsor shall pay $ -150 -06 -to the City for each additional daily vehicle trip end estimated to be generated by the project. For purposes of fee calculation the project shall be defined as the installation of 1 seats for onsite dining. Trip end estimate shall be computed by the City Traffic Engineer. Fee shall be computed by the Planning Director. If the City establishes, by ordinance, a Major Facilities Traffic Mitigation Fee prior to occupancy, the fee for this project shall be $150 -00- per - trip- -elyd the same as determined by the Planning Director or the Major Facilities Traffic Mitigation Fee, whichever is less. Previously Approved Conditions The following conditions shall remain in effect: 6. No additions to the. front building are allowed per Zoning Ordinance Section 25 -401. 7. Prior to occupancy of the new convenience market the mitigation measures recommended by the traffic study shall be implemented to the satisfaction of the City Engineer: (From DKS Traffic Report dated December 2, 1985) I I 1 L ' 4 s : ' a.. 347 a. the northerly edge of the southerly driveway continue parallel with the existing building. This will provide a better alignment with Cherry Street and facilitate right turns from the driveway. b. Consideration could be given to providing additional advanced pedestrian crossing signing and marking. The nearby traffic signals on Petaluma Boulevard North would offer convenient alternative crossing locations for some pedestrians. C . Restripe Petaluma Boulevard North to serve- four lanes of traffic 0 plus a central left turn lane to facilitate turning movements into various driveways along this portion of Petaluma Boulevard North. ® This would also include a pavement treatment in the project area such as exists along Petaluma Boulevard North in the vicinity of ® Lakeville Road where the gutter area is paved to facilitate its use as part of a travel lane. This would also minimize the "bump" between the driveway and the street. d. Relocate the existing crosswalk delineation across the south leg of Petaluma Bou-levard North at Cherry Street to provide proper clearance to the new driveway. e. Design the landscaped area at the southwesterly corner of the property to have plant materials which will maintain good, maintenance free sight distance to the south. i f. Repave the broken sidewalk along the project frontage. g. Design business signing to avoid restricting driveway sight distance. The southerly driveway will be the principal access point although some drivers will use the northerly driveway. Ii. Widen the flares at the northerly driveway to be at least three feet rather than one foot, as exists, to facilitate turning movements. i'. Retain the planter concept or other architectural feature to maintain pedestrian flow along the regular sidewalk area rather than fully open up walking space along the westerly face of the building. The intent would be to maximize sight distance relationships between pedestrians near the corners of the building and exiting drivers. j. Design the remodeling of the pedestrian access points to the mini market to improve sight distance between westbound drivers and pedestrians exiting the building and entering the parking lot. k. Indicate where the trash pick -up area will be. 8. 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 negative operating characteristics. At such time, the Commission may repeal the use permit or add /modify conditions of approval. 5 should be able to have two story, no fences on south side of Lots 6 and 7. Condition 18 - wants to discuss at Council level. Soils report already done. Condition 2(h) - wants to discuss at Council level. Carol Baroquin - concern on whether drainage will be taken care of down Western; questions why an EIR has not been required. A motion was made by Commissioner Sobel seconded by Commissioner Tarr to grant a Mitigated Negative Declaration based upon the findings listed below: COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Aye DOYLE: Aye LIB ARLE : Aye PARKERSON: Aye READ: Aye SOBEL: Aye TARR: Aye F- indings for Negative Declaration: 1. The project as conditionally approved does not have the potential to degrade the quality of the environment, to 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 major periods of California history or prehistory. 2. There is no significant vegetation slated for removal as part of this project. 3. The project as conditionally approved does not have the potential to achieve short -term to the disadvantage of long -term environmental goals. 4. The project as conditionally approved does not have impacts which are individually limited but cumulatively considerable. 5. The project as conditionally approved does not have environmental effects which will cause substantial adverse effects on human beings either directly or indirectly. 6. Traffic from the project will be limited because of the limited number of home sites available. 7. The geotechnical impacts will be adequately addressed through the preparation of additional investigative report preparation prior to consideration of the tentative map by the City Council; and additional geotechnical analysis and incorporation of recommendations into proposed development design will be completed on a lot by lot basis prior to submission of SPARC review package. 1 F 349 9. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter or packaging. 10. All trash bins and /or garbage cans shall be fully contained and screened. 11. The future building site shall be landscaped (weed suppressing ground 16. Deliveries are to be made on -site only, not from the street. II. LARRY JONAS, AARON ACRES, 1003 WESTERN AVENUE, A.P. NO. 019- 110 -34 (File No. 6.859) I. Consideration of EIQ. 2 Consideration of Tentative Map for twelve -lot custom home single- family dwelling subdivision. Speakers: Mark Ammons ( Hill Drive resident) - Concerns: (1) wants only one story homes along Hill Drive; (2) privacy along fence lines; (3) storm drains, underground water may not get in, made storm drain design recommendations, wants to meet with geotechnical engineer for project; (4) met with traffic engineer Kroll at project site, road can be made safer if 100 foot of curb removed; (5) traffic generation and drainage problems described. Sherri Mouser (adjacent property owner to the west) - Letters re: birds on property, fire access to rear portion of her property. Shirlev Budee - Owls and hawks in this area. Larry Jones (applicant) - Black Shouldered Kite is only endangered species; described project; privacy issue discussed; shouldn't have to have fences on all lots; Condition 12 - Lot 6 may need some fill, wants to fill to level with lot #5; described drainage down Western Avenue. Condition 14 - does not want d (landscape screening) . Condition 15 - C cover is acceptable). 12. Exterior lighting and "No Loitering" signs shall be posted to the satisfaction of the Police Department and subject to design review by 00 SPARC. O 13. The two parcels shall be combined prior to occupancy of building. ® co 14. All improvements shall comply with the Sonoma Water Agency Design Guidelines. Q 15. The use permit previously approved for 715 Petaluma Boulevard North shall become null and void upon approval -of -this use permit. 16. Deliveries are to be made on -site only, not from the street. II. LARRY JONAS, AARON ACRES, 1003 WESTERN AVENUE, A.P. NO. 019- 110 -34 (File No. 6.859) I. Consideration of EIQ. 2 Consideration of Tentative Map for twelve -lot custom home single- family dwelling subdivision. Speakers: Mark Ammons ( Hill Drive resident) - Concerns: (1) wants only one story homes along Hill Drive; (2) privacy along fence lines; (3) storm drains, underground water may not get in, made storm drain design recommendations, wants to meet with geotechnical engineer for project; (4) met with traffic engineer Kroll at project site, road can be made safer if 100 foot of curb removed; (5) traffic generation and drainage problems described. Sherri Mouser (adjacent property owner to the west) - Letters re: birds on property, fire access to rear portion of her property. Shirlev Budee - Owls and hawks in this area. Larry Jones (applicant) - Black Shouldered Kite is only endangered species; described project; privacy issue discussed; shouldn't have to have fences on all lots; Condition 12 - Lot 6 may need some fill, wants to fill to level with lot #5; described drainage down Western Avenue. Condition 14 - does not want d (landscape screening) . Condition 15 - C 350 8. Identified. impacts relative to view preservation and privacy protection will be mitigated to acceptable levels by the completion of a perimeter fence concurrently with construction of subdivision public improvements, increasing of rear yard setbacks, and preparation of general design guidelines. 9. Traffic and utility system impacts will be adequately addressed by the completion of on and off -site improvements as required by the City Engineer. A motion was made by Commissioner Tarr seconded by Commissioner Bennett to recommend to the City Council approval of the Aaron Acres Tentative Map for. the development of twelve custom homes, based on. the following findings and subject to the conditions set forth below as amended: COMMISSIONER BENNETT: Aye COMMISSIONER DOYLE: Aye COMM-- ISSIONER LIBARLE: Aye C_OMMIS.SIO_N_ER P_ARKERS.O:N_ :_ No Mots 1 .through 6 .should be restricted to one story construction, project should be reduced to 10 lots) . COMMISSIONER READ: Aye COMMISSIONER SOBEL: Aye COMMISSIONER TARR: Aye Tentative Map Findings 1. The proposed subdivision, together with provision for its design and improvement is consistent with the General Plan. 2. The proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses and programs specified in said General Plan. 3. The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed. 4. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development as conditioned herein. 5. The design of the subdivision, the units and the proposed improvements therefore, will not cause substantial environmental damage and no substantial or avoidable injury will occur to fish or wildlife or their habitat. 6. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements will not cause serious public health problems as conditionally approved. 7. The use of a reduced street width is in conformance with the Subdivision Ordinance of the City because this is a hillside subdivision having an average slope of more than 10% (16.9 %) . 8. Granting of this modification for this project will not be detrimental to the public welfare or safety or injurious to other property in the territory. L 351 Tentative Map Conditions 1. All changes required by the conditions of approval shall be made to the Tentative Map. Two copies and one sepia print of which shall be provided to the Department of Community Development prior to approval of the project Final Subdivision Map. 2. The project shall conform to all conditions of the City Engineer as stated in the letter of October 8, 1987, as follows: a. The developer shall comply with the amended Petaluma Municipal co Code Sections 17.36.010 and 17.36.020 which require the developer to pay storm drainage impact fees (as calculated in O Chapter 17.30) on construction in all sections of the City of ® Petaluma. Fees shall be paid prior to final map approval. co b. All houses constructed above elevation 160 feet shall require a water pressure system installed for each unit to maintain adequate house pressure. Water pressure calculations must be submitted with .the. _final .map to verify that adequate domestic pressure can be obtained. Single one -inch water meters and one -inch water services shall be provided at these locations and shall extend to the houses. C. Full half- street improvements (curb, gutter and sidewalk) along Western Avenue shall be required. These improvements shall extend and conform to those existing in the area of Hill Drive. Handicapped ramps shall be provided at street corners with pedestrian traffic. d. Typical half- street section for Benjamin Lane shall depict a twenty -two foot half street right -of -way with sixteen and one -half feet from back of curb to centerline with a five foot detached sidewalk. No parking signs shall be posted along one side and a street name /stop sign shall be placed at the intersection of Benjamin Lane and Western Avenue. e. Driveway access for all lots, including the existing house located on Lot 1, shall be via proposed Benjamin Lane. f:. All backyard and hillside drainage control must be within an underground pipe system with surface catchment swales and inlets, installed with construction of public improvements. Additional backyard drainage pipe and surface catchment swale shall be installed on Lot 6 to adequately drain this lot and avoid runoff onto the adjacent property. All rear lot line drainage improvements shall be completed concurrently with the proposed public improvements. g. The proposed hammer head at Benjamin Lane shall be designed to accommodate at C -50 design vehicle. W 352 h. The off -site storm drainage improvements including catch basin and lateral crossings proposed by Sonoma County Water Agency Master Drainage Plan for Western Avenue drainage system shall be required by this development from the property site to the existing storm drain on Western Avenue between Webster and Fair. i. The off -site water main proposed by the developer shall conform to the City of Petaluma Master Water Plan. j. All public improvements shall conform to the City of Petaluma minimum design criteria (i.e., no skewed pipe crossing, minimum size public storm drain pipe is fifteen inches diameter, etc.) . k. The public sanitary sewer and water main in Western Avenue shall extend across the entire frontage, subject to review and approval. of City Engineer. 1. Capacity of the existing six -inch sanitary sewer in Western Avenue shall be verified. The capacity ca -lcs shall -include the future service area to the west of this development as shown on the general plan land use map. If the six -inch sanitary sewer is determined inadequate the existing eight -inch sanitary sewer in Western at its intersection with Webster shall be extended, subject to review and approval of City Engineer. M. Additional catch basins with gallery inlets may be required along both sides of Benjamin Lane at its approximate intersection with Western Avenue in order to keep the storm water out of Western Avenue. This shall be verified prior to the final map approval, subject to decision by City Engineer. n. All grading shall conform to City of Petaluma Ordinance No. 1576 N.C.S. , Grading and Erosion Control. o. Mechanism shall be submitted covering the maintenance of the private street and private storm drain lines, prior to final map approval. p. The disposition of the existing well box and septic tank shall be clarified prior to the final map approval. Abandonment of these existing utilities shall, be in accordance with the Petaluma Municipal Code, concurrently with completion of public improvements. q. Approval (by the Fire Marshal) of the fire hydrant located in the private street shall be verified prior to final map approval. 3. School Facilities and Park and Recreation Improvement Fees shall be paid in accordance with existing laws and ordinances at the time of building permit issuance. 4. The subdivision shall conform to the Sonoma County Water Agency Design Criteria. 10 353 5. In the event that archeological remains are encountered during grading, the work shall be halted and a qualified archeologist shall be consulted for evaluation of the artifacts and to recommend future action. The local indian community shall also be notified and consulted in the event any archeological remains are uncovered. 6. The owner of each parcel to be created by this Tentative Map shall be responsible for perpetual landscaping and maintenance of any landscaping area between property lines and curbs. 7. Public utility access and easement locations shall be subject to approval 00 by PG&E, Pacific Bell and other applicable utility and service qq companies and the City Engineer and shall be shown on the Final Map O as necessary. ® 8. Construction activities shall comply with applicable Zoning Ordinance and Municipal Code performance standards (noise, dust, odor, etc.) . 9. All requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be met. 10. Street name shall be subject to City Street Name Committee approval. 11. Building setback lines as shown on the tentative map shall be amended to correctly reflect those of the appropriate zoning district (R -1, 10,000 and R -1, 20, 000) . 12. If excess dirt from site excavation is produced, it shall be removed from the site, not placed on the proposed lots. No Any use of import fill on Lot #6 shall be subject to review and approval of the' Community Development and Planning Department. 13. All homes proposed for development within this subdivision shall be subject to SPARC review and approval with particular emphasis to be placed on compatibility of design to slope, visual impacts (from and to the site) , streetscape planting, privacy of adjacent residents and geotechnical stability. 14. Design guidelines shall be prepared by the developer prior to consideration of the tentative map by the City Council. The design guidelines shall include, but not be limited to development of the following standards for this subdivision: a. Minimum rear yard setbacks of 30'. b. Grading/ contouring of lots shall be kept to a minimum with no alteration of drainage pattern. C. Side yard fence detail standards. d. Landscape screening along perimeter property lines and streetscape landscaping. e. Contour of architectural design to lot terrain. 15. Homes proposed for construction on lots 1 through 6 shall be limited to single story construction unless by means of section drawings and view corridor drawings are presented to SPARC, insure that privacy of 11 354 Council prior to Final Map approval, payable af� pursuant to adopted regulations. p a, 20. Temporary protective fencing shall be erected at native trees. The fencing shall be erec grading/ construction activity and subject to staff: grading permit issuance. q�, 21. The project sponsor shall be required to pay low housing in -lieu fees of an amount to be determir schedule established by City Council Resolution A make alternative arrangements to meet the low housing provision requirements of the Housin approval of the City and prior to approval of the' existing homes on Hill Drive (to the east) and po from existing and proposed uphill lots are protecte tential view corridors id. 16. Revegetation of Western Avenue entrance cut bank shall be subject to staff review and approval. III 17. A fence shall be constructed at the east, south lines of this subdivision concurrently with the improvements. A design shall be subject to reIfu SPARC and shall respect the proximity of adjacent, to preserve views and privacy. 18. The project sponsor shall execute a binding a� stipulate that upon close of escrow of each resid( Aaron Acres, developer shall pay $150.00 to the end estimated to be generated by-said unit. Eac generate 10.0 trip ends per day. If the City Facilities Traffic Mitigation . Fee prior to close of s the fee for said unit(s) and all subsequent 'pi thereafter be either -$- 150 -. -00 per trip end or the Mitigation Fee, whichever is less on a per unit b'a and west perimeter ompletion of public ew and approval of homes and the need r.eement which shall ntial dwelling unit in City per daily trip i unit is estimated to establishes a Major crow of any unit(s), nits in this project fajor Facilities Traffic its. 19. This project shall participate in any future as other funding mechanisms formed to improve areNN congestion, or other sub- regional problems for iI this project is found to be a contributing fa Facilities Fees if found to be different from saic shall also be applicable in an amount to be detE 22. If needed, an easement for roadway purposes the northwest corner of Lot 12 to serve the exis 23. The lot line between Lots 2 and 3 shall be rel existing trees on one lot or another (rather t trees) . 24. The west lot line of Lot #5 shall be realigned to private street section to be owned by Lots 6 andl --ssment districts or ride flooding, traffic hick development of :tor. Major Capital funding mechanism rmined by the City :ime of Final Map `or the drip line of all ed prior to any inspection prior to and moderate income ed according to the 84 -199 N.C.S., or Lnd moderate income Element subject to inal Map. all be shown across g driveway. --d so as to locate the the line splitting the ownership of the l I 12 25. Lot lines for Lots #6 and 7 shall amended- to create street frontage on the public street in accordance with minimum flag lot standards. 26. A garage shall be constructed for the existing - house on Lot #1 concurrently with demolition of existing accessory structures. Remodeling of existing house and new construction shall be subject to SPARC review and approval. 27. A detailed geotechnical report shall be prepared prior to consideration of the tentative final map by the City Council. W 28. A lot specific geotechnical report shall be prepared to evaluate suitable `q foundation design and types for structures as well as guidelines for lot contouring (if needed and proposed) and site specific drainage patterns, prior to submission of SPARC application for individual lot ® development. The geotechnical report shall be subject to review and acceptance by the City Engineer prior to SPARC review of the any proposed development. 29. All existing overhead utility lines traversing -or fronting on the- subject property shall be converted to underground facilities and all new utilities shall be underground, subject to staff review and approval. III. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT, CITY OF PETALUMA 1. Text amendments to Petaluma Zoning Ordinance (1072 N . C . S .) to comply with new National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) regulations and to incorporate current City policies regarding fill placed in certain Flood Plain zone districts. It was the consensus of the Commission that this matter be continued to November 10 meeting. PLANNING MATTERS IV. Discussion of proposed Petaluma Livestock Auction Yard collection facility for temporary carcass storage at 84 Corona Road, A.P. No. 048 - 080 -25 (File No. 4.763) It was the consensus of the Commission that this matter be discussed further at an upcoming meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m. 13