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By The Planning Commission
MINUTES
Petaluma Planning Commission May 24, 1983
Regular Meeting 7:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers Petaluma, California
PRESENT: Commissioner Head, Hilligoss, Lavin, Popp, and Tencer
ABSENT: Commissioner Bond and Shearer
STAFF: Gregory C. Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director
Warren Salmons, Principal Planner
APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Comm. Hilligoss wanted a typo corrected on Page ,1 of 9
under Approval of Minutes first line, the word "he" instead
of "is. " Staff wanted to correct Page 3 of 9, Park
Place VII Tentative Map Extension should bel through
September 9, _1983, rather than the 8th. The minutes of
May 10, 1983 were approved as corrected above.
DIRECTOR'S REPORT: Mr. Freitas advised that the city council had completed its
review of the General Plan /EDP Amendments and agreed
with the majority of the commission's recommendations. 'In its
last meeting, the council wanted the entrance to'- town
classified as Industrial, and to leave McNear Hill as is.
COMMISSIONER'S REPORT: Comm. Lavin advised that he had made the comment
-- which was carried in the paper- -that we ought to pro-
actively look for clean industry; and that he had
received many cards, letters and phone calls opposing
this concept.
I. Dorothy Benson, Pinky's Pizza Parlor, 321 Petaluma Blvd. - Arcade Use Permit
(Tape 21
Item 1.391 - To consider an application from Dorothy Benson, representing Pinky's
Pizza Parlor, for a use permit to recognize the existing coin operated amusement
games as an arcade at 321 Petaluma Blvd. South.
The public hearing was opened and closed by Vice- Chairman Tencer.
Motion introduced by Comm. Popp, seconded by Comm. Head, to approve a use permit
for an arcade for up to 10 machines at 321 Petaluma Blvd.. South (AP# 008- 125 -14),
with bicycle parking waived; based on recommended findings and conditions.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Shearer)
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MAY 24, 1983
II. William ?Berliner, Chicago Bi
'Restaurant
Tape 34;' - .48)
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2 Petaluma Blvd. North - Use Permit for Fast Food
Item 1.390 - To consider an application from William Berliner, representing Chicago
Bill's, for a use permit to operate a fast food restaurant at 22 Petaluma Blvd. North.
-The public hearing was opened and closed.
Motion introduced by Comm. Head, seconded by Comm. Lavin, to approve a use
permit for Chicago Bill's for a fast food restaurant at 22 Petaluma Blvd. North, based
on recommended findings and conditions.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Shearer)
Ryder Homes, - Park Place. Subdivis III,. R
Way - PUD Development Plan Amendment
(Tape 48i!;- 90)
is - Dr. between Rainier Ave. and: Banff
Item 3.298 - To consider an application from Ryder Homes to redistribute 12 of. the
housing units previously approved in Park Place Subdivision III, located near Maria Dr.
between ;Rainier Ave. and Banff Way.
The public- hearing was opened and closed. -
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Motion introduced by Comm. Lavin, seconded by Comm. Head, to recommend to the
city council approval of an amendment to the Park Place III PUD Development Plan
for housing plan changes as described in staff's report dated May 24, 1983, based on
recommended findings.
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Shearer)
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PLANNINCG MATTERS:
IV. McBail C,o:, Spring Meadow III, Ely and Caulfield - Tentat Ma
(Tape 90 99)
Mr. Freitas advised that this item was for both Spring Meadow II" and I1I, however, the
Spring M adow II Final Map was approved by the city council on May 23, 1983.
Item 6.483 - To consider a request by McBail Co. for an extension of the time . limit
for filing final map for Spring Meadow III, 43 units located at Ely and Caulfield.
Motion introduced by Comm. Popp, seconded by Comm. Head, to approve an extension
for the Spring Meadow III Tentative Map for an additional six months through
December 1, 1983, based on the recommended condition..
AYES: 5 NOES: 0 ABSENT: 2 (Bond, Shearer)
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ADJOURNMENT: The meeting was adjourned at 7:54 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled meeting of June 14, 1983.
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Dorothy Benson, Pinky's Pizza Parlor, 32.1 Petaluma Blvd. South - Arcade Use Permit .
Item 1.391
Findings:
1. The proposed use, subject to the recommended conditions of approval, will
conform to the requirements and intent of this ordinance and the Petaluma
General and Environmental. Design Plans. The use is provided as a conditional
use in ;a. C -H, Highway Commercial, zone, and therefore is consistent with the
Service Commercial General Plan designation of the area.
2. The use, under the circumstances of the particular case; will not constitute a
nuisance or be detrimental to the public welfare of the community. The arcade
use 'is accessory to the main use of the site as a restaurant. , Amusement games
have been in operation at this location for some time, and have not' caused any
significant problems.
Conditions:
1. The use permit shall be referred back to the Planning Commission should
complaints be received or problems develop resulting from the operation.
2. The use shall be limited to a maximum of ten machines.
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MAY 24, 1983
William .
Berliner, Chicago Bill's, 22 Petaluma Blvd. No. - Use Permit for Fast Food
Restaurant
Item 1.390
Findings:,
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1. The proposed restaurant, subject to the attached conditions, will
conform to the requirements and the intent of the Petaluma Zoning
O rdinance and with the General and Environmental Design Plan
d 1 esignation of Central Urban Commercial for the area.
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2. The use will not constitute a nuisance or be detrimental to the public
co w.�elfare of_ the community.
Conditions:
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1. A program of daily litter collection for the use shall be conducted to
prevent the accumulation of litter in the surrounding area.
2. Drily advertising signs which conform with the sign program. approved
for the "Mill" shall be used on the outside of the subject building
space.
3. Improvements to the exterior of the historic landmark building shall not
be undertaken without the grant of a permit by the Planning
Commission, as per Section 17 -500 of the Petaluma Zoning Ordinance.
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Ryder Homes Park Place III - PUD Development Plan Amendment
Item 3.298
Findings:
1. Said plan clearly results in a more desirable use of land and a bet
physical environment than would be . possible under any single zonh
district or combination of districts.
2. The Planned Unit District is proposed on property which has a. suitable
relationship to Rainier Avenue and North McDowell Blvd; and said are
adequate to carry any additional traffic generated by the development.
3. The plan for the proposed development presents a unified and organized
arrangement of the buildings and service facilities which are appropriate
in relation to adjacent or nearby properties and that adequate
landscaping is included to insure compatibility.
4. The natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected, with adequate
available public and private spaces designated on the Unit Development
Plan
5. The development of the subject property, i
the applicant,, will not be detrimental to the
the best interests of the City and will be in
intent and spirit of the zoning regulations of
the Petaluma General Plan, and with any
Design adopted by ' the City.'
n the manner proposed by
public,. welfare, will be in
keeping with the .:general
the City of Petaluma, with
applicable Environmental
McBail Co., Spring Meadow III, Ely and Caulfield - Tentative Map Extension
Item 6.483
Condition:
I. The project shall be subject to payment of storm drainage impact fees as
provided for in Resolution No. 9565 N.C.S., and, as calculated in Chapter
17.30 of the Petaluma Municipal Code.
ATTEST:
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Gregory C. Freitas
Community Development
and Planning Director