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PETAL. PLANNING.COMMISSION SEPTEMBER 14, 1982
REGULAR MEETING. PETALUMA
CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALIFORNIA
PRESENT: Comm. Head, Hilligoss, Popp, Shearer, and Tencer
ABSENT': Comm. Bond and Lavin
STAFF: C. Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director
I !, Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
° i Les Ruh, Assistant_ City Engineer
MINU The minutes for August 24, 1982 will be submitted at the next
meeting.
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DIRECTOR'S REPORT Will review city council's response to revised accessory
dwelling requirements during Item X61.
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I. FRANKI,STEADY, 324 HOWARD ST. - USE PERMIT FOR-ACCESSORY DWELLING
(Tape x,12 - 75)
Item 1359 - To consider an application for a use permit for construction of a
624 square foot one- bedroom accessory dwelling and appropriate off street
parking.
The puublic.hearing.was opened and closed.
Motion introduced by Comm..Head., seconded by Comm.. Hilligoss, to approve the
use permit for an accessory dwelling at 324 Howard St.. based on recommended
findin and condition.
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AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond and Lavin)
Chairman Shearer requested staff to review parking in front of dwellings.
II. JAY DEVELOPMENT, ACORN TERRACE AT ACOR D & S YCAMORE LN. - UNIT DEVELOPMENT
PLAN AMENDMENT
(Tape l �76 - 92)
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Item 3h!290 - To consider an application from Jay Development to amend the approved
unit developmen t plan for Acorn Terrace by substituting six two - bedroom units for
six on bedroom units.
The public hearing was opened and closed.
Motion introduced by-Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Popp, to recommend to the
city council,that it approve the revised development plan for Acorn Terrace
based ;on findings and conditions previously approved.
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AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond and Lavin)
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84 PET ALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION.
SEPTEMBER 14. 1982
III. ALFREDO RAM 699 PETALUMA BLVD. NORTH - USE PERMIT -DELI, /GROCERY STORE
(Tape 92 - 107)
This item will be continued to 9/28/82 by request of the applicant.
IV. MC DONALD'S CORP., 103 NO. MCDOWELL BLVD. - USE PERMIT -.DRIVE THRU SERVICE
(Tape 123 - 303)
Item 1.364 - To consider a use permit for a fast food restaurant outdoor
drive -thru food pick -up lane at 103 No. McDowell Blvd.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Shearer:
Speaker: David Silverberg, agent for applicant
The public hearing was closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Head,:seconded'by Comm. Tencer to approve the use
permit for. drive up service at McDonalds at.103 No. McDowell Blvd.-based on
standard findings and recommended conditions, with Cond. #4 : changed to
read: The 1O.parking spaces located along the southeast side of the building
will.be designated.as employee parking and property signed; and a physical_
barrier.installed and walkway eliminated . between the stalls and the building
to SPARC approval; and,. Condition #7 added to read: This use permit shall
be reviewed in one year as,.to the need to eliminate the 10 employee spaces.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: (Bond, Lavin)
V. "JEAN COUSINO /HELEN JOHNSON, PROFESSIONAL & MARIA DRS.- USE PERMIT FOR DAY CARE
CENTER
(Tape 304 399).
'Chairman Shearer''directed staff to combine presentations.
Item 11.72.1 - To evaluate the environmental impact questionnaire for a use
permit for a day care center at Professional & Maria Drives.
Item 1.363 - To consider a use .permit application for the purpose -of operating
a child day care center for.80 children at Professional and Maria Drives.
Chairman Shearer opened the.public hearing:
Speakers; Dick Lieb,. representative of applicant, #1 Bodega Ave., Petaluma
Michael Spang 11 Rocca Drive
The public hearing was closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded. Comm. Popp., to direct the
Community Development Director to.prepare and post a negative declaration for
the day care center at Maria and Professional Drives, based on recommended
conditions,, with Condition #6 added to read: This project
be subject - to the Petaluma City Council's flood mitigation
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V. JEAN COUSINO /HELEN JOHNSON - continued
ordinance.
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AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Lavin)
Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Popp, to approve the use
permit for a day care center at Maria /Professional Drives based on standard
findings and recommended conditions, with Condition #4 added to read: This
project shall be subject to the city council's flood mitigation ordinance.
VI. Z.A.M!r1ENTERPRISES,, .INC., E. WASHINGTON ST. & GARFIELD DR. E.I.Q. AND
LO TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP REVIEW
(Tape±';399 - 540)
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Chairman Shearer directed staff to combine presentations.:.
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Item 111.710 - To evaluate the environmental impact questionnaire for
a tentlative map from Z.A.M. Enterprises, Inc.
Item 61.528 - To consider a tentative subdivision map from Z.A.M. Enterprises,
Inc. f4or a 21 lot residential subdivision near the southeast corner of
E. Washington St.. and Garfield Drive (APB{ 7- 510 -35).
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Shearer:
Speakers: John Scudero, representing applicant; J. A. Scudero Associates,
j;. 295.2 Mendocino Ave —, Suite B, Santa Rosa, 95401
Dolores Croy, 284 Garfield Drive
The public hearing was closed.
Motiofilintroduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Tencer, to recommend to
the citty council to dire et staff to issue a mitigated negative declaration
based,on recommended findings.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Lavin)
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Motion introduced by Comm.. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to recommend
the City Council approve the tentative map,for.a•21.lot residential subdivision
near tle southeast corner of E. Washington St. and Garfield Dr. based on
standard findings and recommended conditions,. with Cond. #17 added to read:
Interior Ldn sound levels from exterior sources sha11 not exceed 45 dbA in
habitable rooms or 40 dbA in bedroom areas.
AYES: 5 NOES.: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Lavin)
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'v 6 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
SEPTEMBER 14, 1982
VII. DEBRA HOMES INC. /LEO LAVIO,.NR. "I" ST. & WESTRIDGE ENVIRONMENTAL DOCUMENTATION
EVALUATION - PREZONING
(Tape 541 - 453)
Chairman Shearer requested staff to combine the presentations.
Item 3.2.91 - To consider an application from Debra Homes Inc. and Leo Lavio to
prezone 153 acres to "R1- 20,000" (Single Family Residential - 2 units /acre -
75 acres) and "A" (Agriculture - 78 + ) in anticipation of annexation to the
City of Petaluma and development of Westridge- Subdivision Phases IV and V,
and evaluate the adequacy of the previous environmental documentation for the
proposed prezoning.
The public hearing was opened:
Speakers: Chuck Linthicum, representative of applicant, 4303 Gilford,
Rohnert Park
Al Cattaini, 433_Clear -view Place, Petaluma
Mario Bregante, 207 Ridgeview Dr.
Christopher,Clark, .125 Greenridge
Neal Cunningham, 1976 Independence Way
Alonzo Carrillo, 348 Westridge Dr.
Jim Palmer, 183 Westridge Dr.
Arthur Hagopian,.34 Laurel Ave.
Phil Trowbridge, representative of 2880 Cleveland Ave.
Santa Rosa
Eugene Hash, 2562"I" St. Ext., Petaluma
The public hearing was closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Popp to.recommend that•the
city council find -the previously prepared. environmental documentation is
adequate for prezoning of Westridge Phases IV and V, based on recommended
findings.
AYES: 3 NOES: 2 (Head, Hil.ligoss) ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Lavin)
Comm. Head voted no as he did not - feel the flooding issue adequately addressed.
_ Motion.introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by. Comm. Popp to recommend the,..
city council approve the prezoning for Westridge Phases and V, based on
recommended findings.
AYES: 3 NOES: 2 (Head,: Hilligoss)', ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Lavin.)
Motion failed for lack of sufficient votes,.
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Shearer, that it was .the,
intent of the comm'ss on's action that the applicant:'.s request for prezoning
be denied and that if this item-is appealed to the city council, that the
council consider an expanded prezoning/'annexaton.'area to include all the
properties between the Lavio piece and I Street for both pre'zoning and annexation
purposes.
AYES: 4 NOES: 1, (Head) ABSENT: 2 (Bond., Lavin)
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VIII. LARRY;MARTINI, MAGNOLIA HILLS - TENTATIVE MAP
(Tapel002 - 0051
Item 6!.526 was continued to the meeting of September'28, 1982 as the
applicant was not present.
OTHER;BUSINESS
Afterja brief discussion, the commission decided that the annual Petaluma
Planning Commissioners /SPARC Members dinner'is to be planned for the second
or third Friday in November.
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The meeting adjourned at I1 :03 p,m.
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8 FRANK STEADY, 324 HOWARD STREET- USE PERMIT FOR ACCESSORY DWELLING
ITEM 1.359
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1. The proposed structure will conform to the requirements and the
intent of the zoning ordinance and the General Plan /Environmental Design
Plan.
2. The use will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public
welfare of the community.
CONDITIONS
1. The project shall be subject to site plan and architectural review per
26 -401 of the zoning ordinance.
MC DONALDS CORP.,, 103 NO. MCDOWELL BLVD. - USE PERMIT FOR DRIVE -UP SERVICE
ITEM 1.364
CONDITIONS
1. The project shall be subject to site plan and architectural approval
in accordance with Section 26 -400 of the Zoning Ordinance.
2. A program of daily litter collection shall be undertaken to prevent
the accumulation of on -site and off -site litter.
3. The stacking of vehicles into the main shopping-center entrance drive
shall be prevented by the applicant.
4. The '10 ,parking spaces located' along the southeast side of the building
will be designated•as employee parking and-properly signed and a physical
barrier installed and walkway eliminated between the..stalls and -the building
to SPARC approval.
5. The removable chain.propgsed at.the southern corner of the site may be
removed only at times necessary .to allow for service truck loading and
unloading purposes and this opening shall not be made available for general
vehicle access..
6. The landscape planter.located on the right side of't.he main shopping
center driveway entrance shall be redesigned to eliminate the existing
visual hazard.
7. This use permit shall be:reviewed in one year as to the need to eliminate
the 10 employee spaces.
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COUSINO /JOHNSON,''DAY CARE CENTER AT
DECLARATION
ITEM 11.721
FIND!INGS :
1. Adequate on -site parking is proposed.
2. ,The use is not expected to generate excessive traffic or congestion
on the surrounding streets.
3. The use is not expected to create a noise nuisance on surrounding
properties.
4. Protective. fencing around the outdoor play area is proposed.
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5. The project is not expected to have adverse environmental impacts
on Lynch Creek.
6. (This project shall be'suhject to the city council's flood mitigation
ordinance.
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COUSINO /JOHNSON, DAYCARE CENTER AT PROFESSIONAL %MARIA DRS. U PER
ITEM 1.363
CONDITIONS
1. ;The day care operation shall be limited to a maximum enrollment of
'either 80 children or the maximum permitted by State law, which
ever is less.
2. lHours of operation for the center shall be limited to 7:00 a.m. to
,6 :00 p.m.
3. 'The project shall be subject to site plan and architectural
approval in accordance with Section 26 -400 of the Zoning Ordinance.
4. This project shall be subject to the city council's flood mitigation
ordinance.
SSIONAL /MARIA DRS. - NEGATIVE �`�
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Z.A.M.- .ENTERPRISES INC., E. WASHINGTON & GARFIELD DR._- NEGATIVE DECLARATION
ITEM 11.710
FINDINGS
1. All safety measures recommended for the project by the.Sonoma County
Airport Land Use Commission are required as a condition of tentative
subdivision map approval to reduce the risk of future air traffic hazards.
2.. All necessary noise; reduction measures recommended in the noise study
are proposed by the applicant. .
3. The additional storm water run -off created by the project will be
mitigated by the applicant's..required participation in the city's Storm
Water Mitigation ;Program.
4. Additional traffic,generated by the project in the area will be minimal.
5. The project is consistent with all applicable land ,. use plans for the area.
Z.A.M ENTERPRISES INC., E. WASHINGTON & GARFIELD DR. - TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION
MAP — — —
ITEM 6.528
CONDITIONS
1. In order to remain exempt from the , provisions of the City Growth
Management System, final subdivision maps. -created, shall not include more
than 15 parcels in any one allotment year (including the residual parcel) .
2. Proposed landscaping, fencing and : housing designs shall be subject
to design approval in accordance with Section 26 -40.0 of the Zoning
Ordinance
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duplicate. all be given a new. name which does .not duplicate
or nearly the name of any tract in the City or County_.
4. All 'lots shall measure a minimum of 65 feet in width at the front
building setback line. The vicinity map shall be redrawn to. meet City
specifications
5. The City shall be.. provided with a non - access easement . for all '.
property lines_ which are contiguous with the ' East Washington Street
right -of -way.
6. A bus pull -out shall be designed at the Garfield Drive /East
Washington Street intersection to meet City standards.
7. Fire- hydrants shall. be installed as specified by the Fire Marshal.
8. Setback lines required by . the Department of HUD for buildings
located adjacent to .the existing high pressure natural gas "transmission
line right -of -way Aocated along Garfield Drive shall be 'shown on the Final
Subdivision Map.
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.Z.A.M. ENTERPRISES, INC., E. WASHINGT ST. & GARFIELD DR. - TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP
ITEM 6.528
CONDITIONS - continued
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9. 'All future land use shall be subject to the policies and criteria of
the Sonoma County Airport Land Use Plan. A restrictive covenant shall
be placed in the deed of each parcel to state "this property is within the
airport traffic area of the Petaluma Sky Ranch /Petaluma Municipal Airport.
Air rights for this overflight have been designated for that purpose."
California noise insulation standards required by California Administrative
Code 125 and 28 shall be required of all construction. No structure may
be constructed to a height that would penetrate the Transitional Surface
LO for Petaluma Sky Ranch. The transitional Surface slopes upward 1 foot
vertically for each 7 feet horizontally beginning at ground level, 200 feet
from the runway centerline. Proposed development shall take place in
accordance with applicable Federal Aviation Administration requirements.
10. Grading and drainage design shall conform with the Sonoma County
Water Agency Design Criteria.
11. :The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City Engineer
speci'Jed in the attached correspondence.
12. jThe applicant shall comply with all provisions of the Petaluma Storm
Water litigation Program.
13. !Decorative six foot 'high solid board fencing shall be constructed in
the rear and side yards of all parcels where sturdy fencing does not
currently exist and where masonry walls are not required.
14. ; A six foot high masonry wall shall be .constructed along portions of
the Parcel 1 and 2 rear property lines which abut the City well site.
The wall shall meet the' setback requirements of the 12 -1 -6500 zone and be
desigpi ed to match the existing wall located along the eastern property
line of the well site. Landscaping and automated irrigation shall be
installed by the. developer to the approval of the SPARC Committee and
the Public Works Department'.
15. The masonry wall proposed behind lots 10 -18 and along the
Washington Street right -of -way may be considered for construction at the
outer (edge of the public right -of -way if a suitable legal mechanism can be
created to the approval of the City and applicable City departments which
will require maintenance of such wall to City standards by the abutting
property owners receiving its benefit.
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ined- 'by -,ahe developer for 3 years after installation. Landscaping
automated -� Irrigation for all public areas shall be reviewed and
red. by " SPARC Committee and the Public Works Department.
it'er or�' sound levels from exterior sources shall not exceed 45
habitable rooms or 40 dbA in bedroom areas.
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City of Petaluma n English Street
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September 10, 1982
Petaluma Planning Commission
City Rall
Petal -uma, CA 94952
Attention: Mr. Gregory C. Freitas, Planning Director
Dear Commissioners:
Subject: Tentative Map - Washington Estates Subdivision
Section 20.16.420 of the Subdivision Ordinance specifies that the City
Engineer shall prepare a written report of recommendations on the Tenta-
tive Map in relation to the Public Improvement requirements of the Sub-
division Ordinance and the .provisions of the Map Act.
1. The proposed storm drain would require that an easement and a pipe
system. or approved drainage swales be granted across the Sidney
Garfield property.
2. The entire street improvement of Aar should.be constructed
as part of Phase I.
3. it is not apparent -from the ;plan how the lots .are to be graded other
than on Lot #3 where it shows typical lot grading. The question
would be along the Lots 10 through .M which street,do they intend
to drain towards?
4. Along the E. Washington side 'a 1' non- access easement would be required.
j Very truly your
Thomas S -. Hargis
City Engineer
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.94 DEBRA HOMES INC. /LEO LAVIO, NEAR "I" ST. & WESTRIDGE - ENVIRONMENTAL
DOCUMENTATION EVALUATION
Item 3..291
FINDINGS
1. No significant adverse environmental effects will result from the
prezoning as proposed, which . cannot be mitigated or which will not be,
reviewed further prior to any development plan approval for the site.
.2. . Adequate environmental documentation has been prepared for this
action in that a previously approved site 'specific Environmental Impact
Report and the City Master Environmental Impact Report were prepared
and certified for the density shown.
3. The City. Council has considered any comments and mitigation
measures received and finds that previously prepared and certified
environmental documentation . adequately addresses the proposed
prezoning..
ATTEST:
Gregory iff: Fr tas
Community Dev lopment
and Planning Director