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MINUTES
Petaluma Planning Commission April 26, 1983
Regular! Meeting 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers Petaluma, California
PRESENT Commission Bond, Hilligoss, Shearer, and Tencer
ABSENT — Commissioner Head, Lavin, and Popp
STAFF: Gregory C. Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director
Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
Les Ruh, Assistant City Engineer
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APPROV, - OF MINUTES: The minutes of April 12, 1983 were approved as sub-
mitted.
I. Petalum' A Po ultry Processors, 2700 Lakeville Highway. - EIQ, Use Permit for Two
Additions (Continued Hearing)
Tape 9 �'* * 708)
=Item 11:745 - To evaluate the environmental impact questionnaire for the Petaluma
Poultry Processors Master Development Plan at 2700 Lakeville Highway.
Item 1.382 To consider a request by Petaluma Poultry Processors for a use permit at
2700 Lakeville Highway for the purpose of constructing a 5,900 + \ sq. ft. addition to the
existing processing plant, and a 2,080 sq. ft. addition to an existing shop /maintenance
building: �
A letter1 from Petaluma Poultry Processors and revised :staff report dated April, 26th
were distributed to the commissioners. The public hearings were reopened:
Speakers: .-Lucy Webb, :representative of applicant and Mr. Christensen, adjacent.
property owner
Charles Baum, applicant, 2700 Lakeville Highway
Chris Christensen, adjacent property owner, Christensen Development
Co., P. O. 6445, Santa Rosa
The public hearings were closed.
Motion i troduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to direct staff to
issue a negative declaration for, the Petaluma Poultry Processors Master Development
Plan.
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 3 (Head, Lavin, & Popp)
Motion introduced by Comm. Hilligoss, seconded by Comm. Tencer, to approve the
Master Development Plan for the Petaluma Poultry Processors, 2700 Lakeville High-
way, based on recommended findings and conditions, with Condition #8e changed to
read:
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178 PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 26, 1983
Petaluma Poultry Processors: - continued
8e. All building code requirements (based on current abate-
ments) pertaining to "safety items shall be installed by June
26, 1983. All other required building, parking, and landscape
improvements shall be bonded. for and installed by November
15, 1983.
And Condition #I I changed to read:
11. Project entrance shall be relocated as follows: The
"proposed" new entrance shall be constructed.- and the
existing entrances "closed at .such time as South McDowell is
improved, or the proposed new driveway to Lakeville is
installed.
As development occurs on lands west and south of the pro-
cessing plant, the planning staff will work to secure. addi-
tional access through neighboring lands for truck and
employee traffic. When this access is secured, the front en
trance wild' be: used by trade people only, and all truck and
employee traffic will use 'the new access to the west. or
south.
In any event, at such time as improvements to_Lakeville are
installed, .'front access will become right turn - in and
out only.
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 3-' (Head, Lavin, & Popp)
II. Jerry Arena 145 Kentucky St. - - Historical Landmark 'I1ll6difi6ati6 n "
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Item 5.786 - To consider an application from Jerry Arena to modify. a portion of the
front wall of the "Old Opera House" at 145 Kentucky Street; this building is desig-
nated as an historical landmark.
The public hearing was opened.
Speaker: Jerry Arena, P. O. Box 525, Petaluma, applicant
The public hearing was closed. .
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Bond, to grant a permit to
complete the proposed front entry into the Old Opera House located at 145 Kentucky
St. subject to recommended condition.
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AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: (Head, Lavin, & Popp)
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Item 11.726 - To evaluate the environmental impact questionnaire for the proposed Con=
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row rezoning.
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III. Robert Wise 213 Cinnabar Road. EIQ & Rezonin
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Item 11.725 - To evaluate the environmental impact questionnaire for the proposed Wise
rezoning.
Item 3.292 - To consider an application from Robert Wise to rezone AP# s 19- 020 -08
and 09, jand 48- 142 -09 and 10 (1.8 acres) from R -1 -6500 (Single Family Residential) to
C -H (Highway Commercial) located in the vicinity of 213 Cinnabar Road.
The public hearings were opened by Chairman Shearer:
Speak 'S: Robert ' Wise, applicant, 213 Cinnabar Road
John Pond, Sunknit Inc., 1250 Petaluma Blvd. No:
Helen Stillwell, 250 Cinnabar Road
The public hearings were closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Bond, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to recommend to
the city! council to direct staff to issue a negative declaration on the proposed Wise
rezoning 'based on recommended findings.
AYES: 4 - NOES: 0 ABSENT: 3 (Head, Lavin, Popp)
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to recommend to
the city !council approval of rezoning 213 Cinnabar Road from R -1 -6500 to C -H, based
on recommended findings.
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 3 (Head, Lavin, Popp)
IV. William ;Conrow et al, E. Washington St. at Ellis St. - £IQ & Rezonin
Tape 745 - 827
Item 3J02 - To consider an application from William Conrow et al to rezone a two
acre portion of AP #'s 007 - 361 -27 and 30 (200 feet of frontage) located. on the nor-
therly side of E. Washington St. at Ellis St., from C -O (Office Commercial) to C -N
(Neighborhood Commerical).
The public hearings were opened and closed, by Chairman Shearer.
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Bond, to recommend to the
city council to .direct staff to issue a negative declaration for the proposed Conrow
rezoning based on recommended findings.
AYES: 4 . NOES: 0 ABSENT: 3 (Head, Lavin, Popp)
Motion introduced by Comm. Tencer, seconded by Comm. Hilligoss, to recommend to
the city ;council approval of the Conrow rezoning from C -O (Office Commercial) to
C -N (Neighborhood Commerical, based on recommended findings.
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ABSENT: (Head, Lavin, Popp)
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V. Susan Whitney, Elim Lutheran Church, 220 Stanle y St. - Use Permit for Preschool
Tape 882 - 934
Item 1.386 - To consider an application by Susan Whitney for the Elim Lutheran
Church for a use permit to allow the operation of Little Shepard Lutheran Preschool
at 220 Stanley Street, to serve up to 40 children.
The public hearing was opened by Chairman Shearer:
Speaker: Susan Whitney, applicant, 1012 Catalpa Way, Petaluma
The public hearing was closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Hilligoss, seconded by Comm. Bond, to approve a use per-
mit for 220 Stanley St. for the Little Shepard Lutheran Preschool, based on 're:com-
mended findings and conditions.
AYES: 4 NOES: 0 ' ABSENT: 3 (Head, Lavin, Popp)
VI. Jack Ingerson, 1283 Lindberg Lane - Amend Use Permit
Item 1.3.40 - To consider an application by Jack In gerson to amend the use permit pre-
viously approved for 1283. Lindberg for the purpose oh_temporart'Iy._`allowmg thei(
existing on -site barn to used for storage area. T
It was the consensus of the commission to; continue this item to ' the * next meeting of May
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10, 1983.
PLANNING MATTERS:
VII. Park Place VII Tentative Map Extension
Item 6.479 - Request by Qantas Development Corporation for an extension of the time
limit for filing a final n`ap. for Park. Place VII.
It was, the consensus of the commission to continue this item to May 10, 1983.
ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 10:23 p.m. to the next regularly .
scheduled meeting of May 10, 1983.
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PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 26, 1983
Poultry 'Processors, 2700 Lakeville Highway - EIQ
Item 11'.745
FINDINGS
1. That the project is in conformance with the General Plan /EDP.
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2. That industrial development was anticipated at this site and evaluated by the
Ma ter EIR.
3. That any potential significant negative impacts will be mitigated by the recom- -•
mended conditions.
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Petaluma_ Poultry Processors, 2700 Lakeville Highway - 'Master Development Plan
Item 13'82
FINDINGS
1. The, proposed structures and uses, subject to the following conditions will con -
form to the intent.of the zoning ordinance and the General Plan /EDP.
2. The proposed structures /uses will, not constitute a nuisance or _be detrimental to
thei public welfare of the community.
CONDITIONS
1. That the additions subject to this use permit and the master
development plan be subject to ,review by SPARC per Section 26 -401 of
the zoning ordinance
2. That the architectural design and color scheme of the additions subject
to this use permit, match the structures to which they will be added.
3. After SPARC review and subject to any conditions imposed, applicants
shall arrange for full inspection of the two additions completed last year
for which building permits were not secured, secure proper building
permits and complete any required corrections. Applicants shall have
4 1 5 days to fulfill this condition including provision of any required
d of strength or condition of areas, e. g . , concrete slabs,
which are not visible for inspection.
4. All application materials for building permit for proposed 6,000 +_ square
foot addition and the parking- landscaping improvements described in the
following conditions shall be submitted not later than June 26, 1983 with
construction to be completed by November 15, 1983.
5. Minimum on site parking for the plant shall be provided in the following
ration: one space per one and one -half employees on the maximum
shift, plus an additional 25W.
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1 2 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES APRIL 26, .1983
Petaluma Poultry Processors `Master Development Plan - Conditions continued,
6. Full architectural screening of roof top mechanical equipment on older'
portions of the plant shall be accomplished to the approval of SPARC at
the time of the future 4,;00.0± square foot cold storage /office addition is
constructed.
7. Two fire hydrants shall be, installed per . the master' development plan as
part, of the west parking lot - improvements.
8. Amend the master development plan. as follows:
a. Increase. building setback along Lakeville frontage to 50 feet per
Section 14 -600. Redesign proposed 6,,00,0± . sgtiare feet "Blast Cell"
etc.. addition and show revised footprint on Master Development
Plan.
b. No parking to be shown in the front 50' setback area per
landscape design standards adopted by Cotincil Resolution No. 8644
N.C.S. setback measured from the future Lakeville right -of -way.
C. Right -of -way dedication shall be determined by the. City Engineer
for the Lakeville Highway frontage;, with actual dedication
occurring prior to. occupancy of proposed 6,000± square foot
addition or November 15,19$3 whichever occurs first.
d. Front parking area and fifty (50) foot front setback landscaping
shall be at such time as the existing driveway entrances
are closed. It is understood that the onsite driveway linking the
_ _ -- future west parking area with the Lakeville parking area shall be
permitted in the front setback.
e. All building code. requirements (based on current abatements) pertaining to
safety items shall be installed by June 26 r, 1983. All other required
building, parking, and landscape improvements shall be bonded for and in-
stalled by November 15, 1983.
f. The traffic island near the fire access, the fire access itself and barricade
posts at the fire access shall be designed to the approval of the 'Fire
Marshal.
-9. All future building additions and /or site improvements. shall be in conformance
with the approved master development plan.
10. All conditions and stipulations in the attached Engineering and Fire Department
memos shall be considered conditions of the use permit.
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Petaluma Poultry Processors - Master Development Plan - Conditions continued
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11. Project entrance shall be relocated as follows: The "proposed" new Lakeville
entrance shall be constructed and the existing entrances closed at such time as
South McDowell is improved, or the proposed new driveway to Lakeville is
Asi development occurs on lands west and south of the processing plant, the
planning staff will work to secure additional access through neighboring lands for
truck and employee traffic. When this access is secured, the front entrance will
be,l;;used by .trade people only and all truck and employee traffic will use the
new access to the west or south.
In I event, at such time as improvements to Lakeville are installed, front
access will become right turn in and out only.
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184 CITY OF PETALUMA
TO: Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
FROM: Leslie R. Ruh, Assistant City Engineer
DATE: April 5, 1983
RE: Petaluma Poultry Processors
Following are ocmments . from the -Engineering Department regarding the
for Review and Cc received from you dated March 22,.1983.
The value of the larger - addition, for which plans were submitted, has been
estimated at approximately $50,000. T-he
Engineering 'Department, therefore,.
recommends - that the applicant be'required to. dedicate right- of- way :and and provide
for frontage improvement to Lakeville Highway I to an alignment oonsistent with
applicable City.right-of - standards per 2.313 of the Zoning Ordinance.
The additional driveway.wil-l-requi
--re an encroachment permit from Caltrans-
and the improvements in the Right"of Way will be subject to City and Caltra . ns
approval.
Depending on the nature of the , use of the added building areas, modifications
to sewerage system protective devices and a revision to the sewer system use
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permit maybe in order, per 15..56.'0 Water and Sewer Ordinance.'
Leslie R. k1h
Assistant City Engineer
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Telephone (707) 778 - 4389'
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Protect: Petaluma.Poultry Processors Date: 4-6 -83
Address: 2700 Lakeville Highway - _
Owner /Designer: Dcn Sather Phone: 542 - 0982.,
Add r P. O. Bo x 6445,, ,Santa Rosa, California_ 95408
Listed below are fire protection requirements for the above project.
If you have any questions, please contact this office.
1.. Traffic island.blocks Fire RULartment access driveway.
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2. Install chain or removable barricade post at Fire Department
access and post "No Parkin " signs.
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Turn radius frcn driveway to Firs Department access shall
acecmTCdate Fire.Department apparatus - C -50 turn radius
4. All building additions shall be protected by an automatic fire
sprinkler system,
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PETALUMA PLANNING C,OM'MISSION MINUTES APRIL 26, 1983
Jerry Arena, 145 Kentucky Street - Exterior Building Entry - -
Item 5.786
CONDITION•
1. All new wall, Belling, trim, door, hardware, pavement materials, and colors shall
match .those currently used on the existing building entry which is located on the
opposite end of the front wall.
Robert Wise, ,213 Cinnabar Road - EIQ
Item 11.725 - Negative Declaration
FINDINGS
1. There will be no significant effects associated with the rezoning.
2. Project related impacts will be reviewed and mitigation' measures identified
through subsequent environmental review of specific development plans.
Robert Wise, 213 Cinnabar Road -Rezoning
Item 3.292
FINDINGS
1. The proposed zoning 'is consistent with the existing General Plan and
EDP. C -H, Highway . Commercial zoning is consistent with the Service
Commercial general plan "designation of the area.
2. The public, necessity, convenience, and general welfare clearly permit
the adoption of the ,proposed amendment. The area is more appropriate
for development of C' -H', 'Highway commercial uses than R -1 -6500 uses
given its proximity to Petaluma Blvd. and adjacent commercial activities.
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William j Conrow et al, E. Washington St. at Ellis St. - EIQ
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Item 11:726
FINDINGS
I The land uses permitted under the C =N, Neighborhood Commercial
4 zoning district will have no more potential for generating
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the C -O, Office Commercial zoning district.
2I All uses proposed under this revised. zoning district will undergo
I subsequent environmental analysis to identify potential significant
I�! environmental impacts and _available mitigation measures.
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William .Conrow et al, E. Washington St. at Ellis St. - Rezoning
Item 3.302
FINDINGS
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1 The proposed amendment is in conformity with the General Plan
and applicable Environmental Design Plans. C -N, Neighborhood
Commercial- zoning is consistent with -the Neighborhood Commercial
General Plan designation, for. the property.
2., The public necessity, convenience, and general welfare clearly
permit. the adoption of the proposed amendment. The variety of
land uses permitted under the " C -N zoning classification would
more adequately serve the needs of residents of Petaluma than the
commercial office uses permitted under the C -O zoning district.
There is more land zoned C -O than is needed to serve the
current needs of the community.
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Susan Whitney,, Elim Lutheran Church, 220 Stanley St. - Use Permit "for Preschool
Item 1.386
Findings
1. The use permit will conform to the requirements and intent. of the
.Zoning Ordinance and, the Petaluma General' Plan 'and Environmental
Design Plan. Preschools are permitted as conditional uses 'in.R -1- 6500,
Single .Family Districts,, and: the .P, -1` -6500 district consistent with the
General Plan designation for this area.
2. The use will . not constitute" a nuisance, or be detrimental, to the public
welfare of the community.: 'The operation appears -limited enough as to
be compatible with this residential area.
Conditions
1. The use permit_ shall be reviewed annually and /or referred. back to the
Planning Commission should complaints be received or problems develop
resulting from the operation.
2. Operation . of the preschool shall not commence until the proposed
improvements (play equipment, sandbox, and parking lot fence) have
been installed and the State' license has been issued.
3. The applicant shall meet all requirements of the Fire" Marshal and
Building Inspection Departments.
4. Operation of the day care facility shall be limited to non - church
activity hours..
5. The portion of the parking lot to be fenced for the proposed children's,
play. area shall be made available for parking during church" activity,
hours.
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6. In. accordance with Section 26 -500 the proposed conditional use shall
receive Site . Plan -and Architectural Review approval