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PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION MARCH 9, 1982
REGULAR MEETING PETALUMA
CITY,iCOUNCIL CHAMBERS CALIFORNIA
PRESENT: Comm. Harberson*, Head, Lavin, Popp, Shearer, Tencer, and Waite
'! *arrived at 7:37 p.m.
STAFF: Gregory Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director
Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
MINUTES Minutes of February 9, 1982 were approved as submitted.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT There will be a Housing Element Workshop on April 12th
co �! or 26th. The first draft copy should be ready early
next week for review.
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COMMISSIONERS' :REPORTS Comm. Tencer wanted to know when the General Plan
updates will be presented.. Mr. Freitas advised
that two General Plan Land Use Element Amendments
occurred in February. Public hearings in con-
junction with the Housing Element will be May or
j June. The last 1982 amendments will be presented
j in the fall.
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1. NIZIBIAN SUBDIVISION, CANYON DR. & MT. VIEW AVE. - UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN
(Tape 016 - 172)
Item 3.277 - To consider a unit development plan for the Nizibian (Windmill)
Subdivision (AP#'s 19- 232 -06, 16, 19, and 20), 22 custom residential lots
to be located at Canyon Dr., and Mt. View Ave.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Lavin.
Speakers: Stuart Hirsch, 522 "J" Street, representative of Petaluma Tomorrow
Joe Nizibian, 5 Troy Court
The public hearing was closed.
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Comm: Head questioned whether there should be a vote on the unit development
plan without specific soils and drainage reports. Chairman Lavin pointed out
that it is ,a conceptual overview, and detailed: soil and drainage studies will
be presented at the tentative map stage.
Motion by Comm. Harberson, seconded by Comm. Popp to recommend the City
Council approve the 'Unit Development Plan for the Nizibian .Subdivision based
upo,'{recommended findings and conditions.
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AYES: 6 NOES: 1 (Head)
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2. ACORN TERRACE SUBDIVISION, ACORN DR. & SYCAMORE LN.. - TENTATIVE MAP
(Tape 172 - 396)
Item 6.520 - To consider the proposed tentative -map for the Acorn Terrace
Subdivision for 57 townhouse lots and a common area on -a six acre site
zoned P.U.D. (AP #'s 48- 141 -42, 43).
The public hearing was opened:
Speakers: Michael Spang, 11 Rocca Drive
Emil Mogel, Mogel Engineering 422 Petaluma.Blvd. So., Suite A
(representing applicant)
Stuart Hirsch "J" Str:eet'_
Rose Eiserich, 931 "B" Stre2t:, member'of Petaluma Tomorrow
Wayne. Williams, 920 St. Francis Dr.
Comm. Head wants to seethe Sonoma County Agency drainage
in the area around Acorn Terrace Subdivision and all flood plain areas. The
public hearing was closed.
Motion by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Harberson to recommend the:Ci y Coun it
approve the Acorn Terrace Tentative 'Subdivision Map based on recommenced .find and
conditions; and to recommend the City Council consider. requesting the Sonoma County
Water Agency update the last drainage study of the area.
AYES: 7 _. ... ... _ . ... ...: .... .... ....
3. STREETER PARCEL MAP, 924 ELY BLVD - SO. SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE MODIFICATIONS
(Tape 404 - 434)
Item.6.431 - To consider a request to increase the ma.ximum.flag lot access
strip length from 125' to 159' for a three lot - parcel map at 924 Ely Blvd.
So. (AP# 136- 050 -04)
Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Popp 'to recommend the'
City Council approve the subdivis'i.on ordinance modification for the
Streeter Parcel Map based on recommended findings.
AYES: 7
4. 'PETALUMA LIMOUS`INE' — AUTOMOBILE FOR`HIRE _PERMIT
(Tape 434 -497)
Item'9.174 = To. consider a request from Joseph. Har.ris.for an automobile
for hire permit to operate a jitney service between Petaluma and the
Two Rock Coast Guard Station.
The public hearing was opened:
Speakers: Margie Flood, General Manager for'Petaluma Transit and Yellow
Cab in Petaluma
Joe Harris, applicant, 301 "E" Street'
4. Petaluma Limousin Service - continued
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Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Waite to recommend the
City Council approve the permit application for the Petaluma Limousine
Service based on recommended findings.
AYES: 6 NOES: 1 (Popp)
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5. VETERANS TAXICAB SERVICE - AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE PERMI
(Tape 497 - 530)
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M Item 9.175 - To consider a request from John Reyes for an automobile f�
Lo hire permit to operate a taxicab service in Petaluma.
Thejpublic hearing was opened and closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Tencer to recommend
the : !City Council approve the permit application for the Veterans Taxicab
Service based on recommended - findings and condition.
AYES: 6 NOES: 1 (Popp)
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6. VILLAGE MEADOWS SUBDIVISION, EDITH /MADISON STRS. - TENTATIVE MAP - EXTENSION
OF 'TIME
(Tape 532 - 569)
Item 6.424 - To consider a request from the McBail Company for a final six
montih extension of time (.to September 2 1982) for filing of the final
map�for Village Meadows, 67 attached single family dwellings.
Motion introduced by Comm. Waite, seconded by Comm. Head to grant a final
extension of the Village Meadows Tentative Map to September 2, 1982.
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7. MADISON VILLAGE, EDITH /MADISON STREETS - TENTATIVE MAP - EXTENSION OF TIME
(Ta 569 - 574)
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AYES• 7
PETALUMA PLANNING COMMIS
Item 6.426 - To consider a request from Mogel Engineering, Inc. for a final six
month extension of time (-to September 15 1982) for filing of the final map for
Madson Village Subdivision, 31.attached single family units.
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Motion introduced by Comm. Shearer, seconded by Comm. Popp to grant a
final extension of the Madison Village Tentative Map to September 15, 1982.
PARK' °PLACE 6, PROFESSIONAL DR.
(Ta e 574 - 578)
Item 6.340 - To consider a request from the Qantas Development Corp. for a final
`six month extension of time (to September 30, 1982) for filing of the final
map' for Park Place 6, 117 attached single family units.
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8. Park Place 6 — continued
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Popp to grant a
final extension of the Park Place 6 Tentative Map to September 30, 1982
AYES: 7
PLANNING MATTERS: Mr. Salmons advised the Commission there will be a
Technical Meeting next Tuesday, March 16.
ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 9:18 p.m.
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NIZIBIAN SUBDIVISION - UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN 1 3
ITEM 3.277 FINDINGS AND CONDITIONS
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Findings:
1. !Said Plan clearly results in a more desirable use of land and a
i ibetter physical environment than would be possible under any single
,zoning district or combination of zoning districts.
2. -"That the PUD District is proposed on property which has a suitable
1{relationship to one (1) or more thoroughfares; and that said
!"thoroughfares are adequate to carry any additional traffic
I'lgenerated by the development.
LO 3. IThat the plan for the proposed development presents a unified and
lorganized arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are
appropriate in relation to adjacent or nearby properties and that
Q ; adequate landscaping and /or screening is included if necessary to
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4. 1 ,That the natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected,
with adequate available public and private spaces designated on the
Unit Development Plan.
5. That the development of the subject property, in the manner
proposed by the applicant, will not be detrimental to the public
welfare, will be in the best interests of the City and will be in
keeping with the general intent and spirit"of the zoning regulation
of the City of Petaluma, with the Petaluma General Plan, and with
' applicable Environmental Design Plans adopted by the City.
P.U.D. Development Plan conditions:
1. J Project CC & R's shall be submitted prior to final approval of any
tentative map for the project and be subject to approval the
City Attorney and Community Development and Planning Director prior
i to approval of any final map..
2. 'Development landscape plan shall indicate lawns or mix of ground
- cover, shrubs and trees for all units in all yard areas fronting
streets. A.mix of landscaping materials shall be required for each
ilot, approved by SPARC, and installed prior to occupancy of each
dwelling unit. The density of planting materials shall meet City
!landscaping standards and shall include street trees as required by
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3. ,The project shall be subject to design approval by the S.P.A.R.C.
Committee in accordance with Section 26 -400 of the Zoning
!Ordinance. Approval; shall be accomplished prior to approval of a
tentative map. Conditions shall be incorporated as conditions of
;the- development plan.
4. A permanent maintenance mechanism shall be established for the
proposed stone walls at the Mt. View Road entry and any other
common improvements. The walls shall be relocated out of the
I ublic right -of -way.
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NIZIBIAN SUBDIVISION - UNIT DEVELOPM PLAN
ITEM 3.277 CONDITIONS - continued
5. An erosion control plan and soils study shall be developed and
approved prior to the tentative map submittal and be subject to
approval of the Community Development and Planning Department and
Planning Commission..
6. A drainage study shall be conducted to determine if the Mt. View
Road drainage system will be overtaxed as a result of this project.
Necessary improvements shall be reflected on the tentative map.
Study to be completed prior to tentative map submittal and be
_ subject to approval by the Community Development and Planning
Director and Planning Commission.
7. The development plan shall clearly specify building envelopes and
setbacks for each lot.
8. If the existing house and barn are not removed, the development
Plan should be revised to make sure they do not straddle the
proposed lot lines.
9. As a custom lot subdivision, floor plans and exterior elevations
shall not be repeated. The development plan and applicable CC &
R's shall include all architectural design parameters proposed by
the applicants in the Residential Development Control.(Allotment)
application.
10. Development plan.approval "shall be, contingent upon approval of the -
proposed General Plan /EDP amendment by the City Council.
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ACORN TERRACE - TENTATIVE MAP - ITEM 6.52
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FINDINGS:
1.11The proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design and
Lmprovement, is consistent with the General Plan.
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IThe proposed subdivision is compatible with the objectives, policies,
eral land uses, and programs specified in said General Plan.
,The site is physically suitable for the type of development proposed.
4. IThe site is physically suitable for the.proposed density of development.
5. 'The design of the 'subdivision and-the proposed improvements, there ::r
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.
7. The design of the subdivision and the type of improvements proposed
will not .conflict with easement, acquired by the public at large,.for access
through or use of property within the proposed subdivision.
8.JIThe discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing
community sewer system will not result in violation of the existing require-
ments prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board.
ACORN TERRACE. SUBDIVISION ACORN DR. & SYCAMORE LN. - TENTATIVE MAP
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M 6.520 CONDITIONS
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1. References on the map to "Cemetery Lane" shall be changed to
"Sycamore Lane The "proposed use" statement shall be revised to
delete reference to a recreation building and a sports court. A
Planning Director's signature block shall be added to the Map. The
subdvider's address and phone number shown on the map shall be updated.
.2. l and drainage design shall conform with the requirements of
the Sonoma County Water Agency.
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3. proposed retaining walls shall be constructed of decorative
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ete block, subject to approval - by the Community Development
Department.
4. l of all fifty -seven (57) private parcels shall be
modified to er_close only the building and the fenced, rear yards, so that
all remaining areas will remain under common ownership and maintenance.
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5. .!•The on -site sanitary sewer should be owned and maintained by the
property owners association (City Engineer).
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STREETER PARCEL MAP, 924 ELY BLVD. SO. - SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE MODIFICATION
ITEM 6.431 - FINDINGS
1. There are special circumstances or, conditions affecting property.
2. The modification is necessary for the preservation of and enjoyment
of a substantial property right of the petitioner.
3. Granting of the modification will not be detrimental to the public
welfare or safety, or injurious to other property in the vicinity.
PFTALUi1A LIMOUSINE SERVICE, JOS EPH HARRIS, - AUTOMOBILE•'FOR HIRE PERMIT
ITEM 9.174 - FINDINGS
1. The proposal will provide. needed transportation service and will
have no significant adverse effect on traffic in the City.
2. The location of the pick -up and delivery points`proposed by the
applicant, and the dispatch (after hours) location are appropriate
for this use.
VETERANS TAXICAB SERVICE, JOHN.REYES - AUTOMOBILE FOR HIRE PERMIT
ITEM 9.175 - FINDINGS
1. The proposed taxicab service will have no significant adverse
effect on traffic in - the city.
2. 'The pick -up and delivery location is appropriate for this use. The
dispatch location is outside the jurisdiction of the city.
CONDITIONS
1. The applicant-satisfy the remaining vehicle related requirements of
the Police Department prior to issuance of the permit.
ATTEST:
Gr ,;ory C. Fr _itas
Community De lopment
and Planning.Director