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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 03/08/1983Page 1 of 9 16 MINUTES Petaluma] Planning Commission March 8, 1983 Regular +Meeting 7:30 P.M. City Council Chambers Petaluma, California - PRESENT!: Commissioner Bond, Head, Hilligoss, Popp, Shearer, and Tencer ABSENT :' Commissioner Lavin ; STAFF: ;' Gregory C. Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director Warren Salmons, Principal Planner Les Ruh, A ssistant City Engineer CORRESPONDENC Comm. Shearer reviewed a letter she received from Mrs. j f H. T. Lelouarn regarding the condition of Cherry St., j . and requested staff to come back with info on this. DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Freitas stated he thought the commissioners had a good session at the League of California Cities in Monterey March 2 -4. April 5 was. agreed by the commissioners as the first workshop session, to start at 7:30 p.m. I. Nowle lrio . Int'1., Inc., 1313 Scott Street - E.I.Q. & Use Permit Tape 49 i - 92) Item 11.742 - To consider the environmental impact questionnaire for 1313 Scott { Street. Item 1.381 - To consider an application by Nowlen Industries, In.t'l., Inc. for i� a use permit at 1,313 Scott Street for the purpose of conducting a "metal working industry" involving engineering, design, assembly of equipment and manufacturing. Chairman Shearer directed staff to combine presentations for both items. The public hearings were opened: Speakezr: Dave Nowlen, 11600 Barnett Valley Rd., Sebastopol The public hearings were closed. Motion infroduced by Comrr:. Bond, seconded by Comm. Popp, to direct staff to prepa`r:e a; .negative declaration based on recommended findings. AYES: 6 NOES. 0 ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) 162 PLANNING COMMIS MIN UT E S__ y _ - _ -- I. Nowlen Ind ustries, Int'1. I nc. - con tinued Page 2 of 9 MARCH 8, 1983 Motion intr.cduced by Comr, ., Popp, seconded by Comm. Head, to grant a use permit for 1313 Scott Street for a metal working industry, based on recorr mended findings and ccrodi tioris. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) II. Mar -Mon Developers, 15.1 - 171 Lynch Creek Way _ - _ E.I.Q., PUD Rezoning PUD. Development Plan Review, & Tentative Sub Map Review Tape 92 - 527 Item 11.737 - To consider the environmental impact questionnaire for 1313 Scott Street. Item 3.299 '.'- To consider am application from Mar -Mon Developers' to rezone approximately 1.88 acres of land at. 151 -171 Lynch Creek W.ay,from C -O (Administrative and Professional Office) to PUD (Planned Unit' Development) for the purpose of developing a medical office condo - minium complex (APPS 7- 380 -13, 14, & 15). To review the PUD Development Plan submitted for the project. Item 6.543 - To review the tentative subdivision mErp subm `tted for the project. Chairman Shearer directed staff to combine presentations. The public he!arirgs were .. opened. Speakers: Ken Thomas, 188 Banff :Way, Petaluma James Simpson, 192 Banff Way, Petaluma The public hearings were closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Hilligoss, seconded by Ccmm. Head, to recommend to the City Council to direct staff to prepare a Negative Declaration, based on recommended environmental .findings, with Finding #6 added to. read: "The timing of mitigation measures shall be in place 'before project is completed." AYES: 5 NOES: 1 (Shearer) ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) Motion introduced 'by Comm. Bond, seconded by 'Comm. Popp, to recommend to the City Council that it approve rezoning of AP#'s 7- 380 -13, 14, & 15 from C'O to PUD based on recommended findings and conditions. AYES: 4 NOES: 2 (Head, ' Shearer) ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) Motion introduced by Comm: Tencer, seconded by Comm'. Popp, to recommend to the City Council approval of the PUD Development Plan at 151 -171 Lynch Creek Way, based on recommended findings and conditions. AYES: 4 NOES: 2 (Head, Shearer) ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) i Page 3 of 9 PLANNING CCMMISSION MIN UTES MARCH 8, 1983 II. Mar- IMlon�!Developers - continued Motion introduced by Comm. Popp, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to recommend to the City Council approval of the proposed tentative map based on recommended findings Land conditions. i AYES: 4 NOES: 2 (Head, Shearer) ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) Motion !introduced by Comrr. Popp, seconded by Comm. Bond, requesting the City Council review and clarify the timing of the mitigation policy. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT:.I (Lavin) Ccmm.. Shearer explained that she. was not against the Mar -Mon project, but did not Q want to tforward items to the council until the commission has received more info regarding) flood mitigation. III. Zoning Ordinance Am_ endment - Private Campgrounds in Agriculture Zones - E.I.Q Tape 527 - 893) Item 11.743 - To consider the: environmental questionnaire for the proposed zoning ordinance amendment. Item 7.1;02 - To consider amending Section 5 -40 of the Zoning Ordinance to add com- mercial tr';ecreation areas including campgrounds as a conditional use in the Agriculture Zor.e. Chairman Shearer directed staff to combine presentations. The public hearings were opened: Speakers: Wayne Wood, 20 Rainsville Rd., Petaluma Matt Hudson, 205 Keller St., Petaluma The public hearings were closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Hilligoss, seconded by Comm. Tencer, to not recommend approval,of the proposed amendment. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) a 1 'I f 163 Page 4 of 9 164 PL ANNI NG_COMMISSION M MARCH 8, 1983 IV. Zoning Ordinance Amend - Political Signs E.I.Q. Nape 893 899 Items 11.744/7.103 Motion introduced by Comm. Bond, seconded by Comm. Popp, to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 22, 1983. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 -(Lavin) V. Zoning_ Ordinance Amendment - Mobile Office Trailer (Tape 900 006) Item 7.104 - To consider amending Section 21 -406.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to redefine the conditions, under which mobile office trailers would be permitted. Categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act). The public hearing was opened and closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Popp, seconded by Comm. Bond, to continue this item to the next regularly scheduled meeting of March 22, 1983. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 . ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) PLANNING MATTERS: VI. PA RK PL ACE VII - TENTATIVE MAP EXT ENSION Tape 007 - 014) - - -- Item 6.479 - To consider a request by Qantas Development Corporation for, an extension of the time limit for filing a final map for Park Place VII at Professional Drive and Maria. The public hearing was opened. Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded' by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to continue this item to March 22, 1983. AYES: 6 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 1 (Lavin) ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 10:25 p.m. to the next regularly scheduled meeting on March 22, 1983. Ii PLANNIN t COMMISSION MINUTES M Nowlen ; Industries, Int'l., Inc., 1313 Scott Street - E.I.Q. Item 11:742 �I FINDINGS: .I 1. Automobile and truck traffic generated by the use will be minimal. 2. Ad4Iuate on -site parking exists for the use. i 3. Thei;,proposed use is consistent with the General Plan. 1 Nowlen Industries, Int'l., Inc., 1313 Scott Street - Use Permit I Item 1.381 FINDINGS: Page 5 of 9 RCH 8, 1983 - 185 i 1. The proposed use., subject to the attached conditions, conforms to the requirements and the intent of the Zoning Ordinance and the Petaluma G'eneral and Environmental Design Plans. 2. Such use will not under the circumstances of , the particular case - constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. CONDITIONS: ! I 1. Te manufacture of any explosive products shall not be' conducted on -site . I 2. All manufacturing, storage, assembly, packaging and related operational activities shall be conducted indoors. No products, goods, containers, debris, etc.." shall be stored outdoors. ,I 3. All future outdoor mechanical equipment shall 'be fully screened, subject to design approval by the Community Development Department prior to installation. 4. Future noise, particulate matter, and liquid and solid wastes associated with the use shall not exceed City or State :standards. 5. Future on -site free - standing advertising signs shall not exceed five feet in _ height above grade. All . future on = signs shall . be con'sstent, in design with the building architecture in terms of style, materials,,, location and color. 6. All on -site ''landscaping shall be permanently maintained in healthy growing , 7. The on -site parking spaces shall be restriped prior to occupancy of the building. 8. In order to insure that adequate .parking remains available, not more than fifteen persons shall be employed during the maximum work shift. Page 6 of 9 166 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION. MINUTES MARCH 8, 1983 Mar -Mon Developers, 151 -171 Lynch Creek Way — Negative Declaration Item 11.737 FINDINGS: 1. Lynch Creek which borders the southern boundary of the site will. not be disturbed by the proposed site improvements. 2. Lynch Creek Way is adequate. to accomodate the future vehicular traffic generated by proposed development. 3. The project will generate an additional .689 ac /ft of runoff during a 6 inch /24 hour storm, which will be stored in a park pond system. 4. Currently, the offices are adequately screened from the adjacent freeway by way of a 10 foot wide landscape buffer strip. 5. The project is consistent with the Petaluma General Plan and Environmental Design Plans, and with the master landscape plan approved for the park. 6. The timing of mitigation measures shall be in place before project is completed. Mar -Mon Developers, 151 =171 Lynch Creek Way — PUD Rezoning Item 3.299 FINDINGS: - 1. The proposed amendment is in ,general, conformity with the Petaluma General and Environmental Design Plans. 2. The public necessity, convenience, and general welfare clearly permit the adoption of the' proposed rezoning. CONDITIONS: 1. All permitted principal uses, permitted accessory uses and conditional uses specified in. Article 10 the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance (Administrative and Professional Office District) shall .be applied to-the proposed PUD zone. 2. All future side modifications, shall be subject to development plan modification approval by the City. 'I PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 7 of 9 MARCH 8. 1983 167 Developers, 151 -171 Lynch Creek Way — PUD Development'Plan Item 3.2 FINDIN 1. 'The plan clearly results in a more desirable use of land and a better tphysical environment than would be possible under any single zoning district or combination of districts. CON 1. 2. ;The Planned Unit District is. proposed on property which has a suitable permitted. Such sign must be located on -site and not in the Lynch rrelationship to one (1) or more thorough - fares;. and said are adequate to LO Direct pedestrian access shall be provided between buildings 7 and 14. ;carry any additional traffic generated by the development. V fAll parking spaces facing toward -the office complex shall be provided with abutting fronting "sidewalks . 3. 3. 'The plan for the proposed development presents a unified and organized co 4. arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in fentati :ye subdivision map changes. elation to adjacent or nearby properties, and adequate landscaping and 5. ,s�creening is included to insure compatibility . 4. The natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected with adequate ;site lying' within public right -of -way and creek areas, as well as the available private spaces designated on the Unit Development Plan. 6. 5. f ,The development of the subject property, in the manner proposed by ;consistent with those approved for the Petaluma Valley Medical Center, the applicant, will not be detrimental to the public welfare, will be in City . Attorney prior to final map approval. k best in of the City and will be in keeping with the general intent and spirit of the zoning regulations of the City of Petaluma, and '.with the Petaluma General and Environmental Design Plans. I CON 1. A maximum of one free - standing project identification sign shall be permitted. Such sign must be located on -site and not in the Lynch Creek Way right -of -way. 2. Direct pedestrian access shall be provided between buildings 7 and 14. fAll parking spaces facing toward -the office complex shall be provided with abutting fronting "sidewalks . 3. The project shall be subject to site plan and architectural approval in accordance with Section 26 -400 of the Zoning Ordinance. 4. The PUD development plan shall be modified to reflect all required fentati :ye subdivision map changes. 5. A . property owners association shall maintain all walks, landscaping and J elated improvements approved with this - project oa the SPARC approved ;site lying' within public right -of -way and creek areas, as well as the on site.:areas . 6. the project CC & R's (coventants, conditions and restrictions) shall be ;consistent with those approved for the Petaluma Valley Medical Center, ;subject to approval by the Community Development Director and the City . Attorney prior to final map approval. Page 8 of 9 168 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MARCH 8, 1983 Mar -Mon :Developers, 151 -171 Lynch Creek Way — Tentative Map Item 6.543 FINDINGS: 1. The proposed subdivision, together with provisions 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 development. 5. The design of the subdivision 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. 7., The design of, the subdivision and the type of improvements proposed will not conflict with easements,, acquired by the public at large, for access through or use of property within the proposed 'subdivision:. 8. The .discharge of waste from the proposed subdivision into the existing community sewer system will not result in violation of the existing requirements prescribed by the Regional Water Quality Control Board. 9. Reasonable public access routes to and along Lynch Greek. are being made as part of the approval of this subduvis'ion in' accordance with Article 3.5 the State Map Act. C v` 1 PFTALuMA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Page 9 of 9 MARCH 8, 1983 �sy Mar- MonY!Developers, 151 -171 Lynch Creek Way — Tentative Map Item 6.543 I CONDITIONS: 1. !The applicant shall comply with all applicable City flood mitigation ,requirements specified in City Council Resolution No. 9565 N.C.S. 2. `The tract name shall be changed so as to not nearly duplicate the name 11i any - other tract in the City or County. 3. The tentative . map shall be modified to reflect all applicable required �i UD development plan changes. i 4. iThe "proposed private areas" statement on the tentative map shall be ;C hanged to include only the common open and parking area. i 5. ;Private access easements with adjacent parcels shall be provided and ,specified on the final map and subject . to approval by the Community ;Development and Planning Director, and the City Attorney. 6. Future electrical transformer boxes shall not be located in the front 15 'feet of the site. 7; 'The applicant shall comply with all requirements of the City Engineer ;and the Fire Chief. a tGrading and drainage .plans shall be designed in conformance with the Sonoma County Water Agency Flood Control Design Criteria. Access to lynch Creek from Lynch Creek Way shall be provided for public access land creek maintenance( purposes, with any relocation subject to approval 1by the Sonoma County Water Agency, the Community Development and ;Planning Department and the City Engineer. I ny portion - of the proposed, sidewalks bordering the street or creek which are located on -site shall be provided with the appropriate .public - access easements. The specific location of the public sidewalk shall be Not Official Until Approved 170 By The Planning Commission- MINUTES Petaluma Planning Commission March 22, 1983- - Regular Meeting. 7:30 p.m. City Council Chambers Petaluma, California - PRESENT: Commissioner Head, Hilligoss, Lavin *, Popp, Shearer, and Tencer *arrived at 7:37 ABSENT: Commissioner Bond STAFF: Gregory C. Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director L Warren Salmons, Principal Planner APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of February 8th and March 8th, 1983, were approved as submitted. The minutes of February llth were corrected on Page '4 if m 12c NOE vote is Comm: Head ,rather than Comm.;Hilligoss. CORRESPONDENCE: Chairman Shearer wanted to. know if there was a - reply ready for Mrs. Lelouarn. regarding the condition of Cherry St. Staff,., advised they should have a report ready ,for, the next meeting. DIRECTOR'S ;REPORT.: 1) Mr. Freitas advised the City Council began its review of the GP /EDP Amendments. Penn Phillips was turned down by the Council. 2) City Council wants to set a workshop date with the Planning Commission, next month regarding. mitigation:'. policies on ponding. 3)' A special workshop ;meeting for the Planning Commissioners has been set up for April 5th. I. Zoning Ordinance Amendment --Political Signs ns E.I.Q. Tape 102 - 111 Items 7.1- 3/11.744 Staff advised they would like this item withdrawn as the City Attorney would like to wait on the outcome of a Supreme Court case of similar nature. It was the consensus, of the commission to withdraw this item. II. Zoning Ordinance. Amendment - Mobile Office Trailers Tape 111 - 226 Item 7.104 - To consider amending Section 21 -406.5 of the Zoning Ordinance to redefine the conditions under- which mobile office trailers would be permitted. Categorically exempt from CEQA (California Environmental Quality Act).