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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/07/1981M SPECIAL.MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, CITY HALL JULY 7, 1.981 7:30 P.M. PE:iALUMA, CA The Planning-Commission encourages applicants or their representative to be available at the meetings to answer questions, so that no.'agenda items need be deferred:to a later date due to a lack - of pertinent information. PLEDGE'.:ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL CALL: Comm_;__ Cavanagh Head Lavin Popp Shearer Tencer Waite STAFF_:_ Gregory Freitas, Community:..Development_ - and - - Planning Director DIRECTOR'S REPORT PUBLIC HEARING CHERRY MEADOWS. CHERRY ST, /MAGNOLIA AVE/ PETALUMA BLVD N - E.I.Q. EVALUATION/ PUD REZONING/ TENTATIVE MAP: (11..605/3..268 /6'.494) (Public hearing opened /cont'd) ADJOURNMENT: 1. Public hearing to.evaluate. the Environmental Impact-Questionnaire-for-the following - 2. Public hearing to consider an application to rezone AP No. 006 - 031 -26 from R -M -G (Garden Apartment) to P.U.D. (Planned - "Unit Develop- ment) District located on:2:'32 acres east. of . Liberty •Street Extension.., n . the vicinity of Cherry Street, Magnolia.-Avenue and Petaluma_ Blvd IJorth (AP No'. 006- 031 -26).' _ 3. Public hearing..to review.the:,.Tentative Sub - division Map f or.a 25 condominium unit project. air _ . ' "" . _ ��:• +,� ° -'s" r NOT OFFICIAL UNTIL APPROVED . Y THE PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISJ3X M I N U T E S 7 ;q PET�LUMA PLANNING COMMISSION JULY 7, 1981 JI REGULAR MEETING PETALUMA CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CALIFORNIA Present: Comm. Cavanagh, Head, Popp, Shearer, Waite Absent: Comm. Lavin, Tencer Staff: Gregory Freitas, Community Development and Planning Director Warren Salmons, Principal Planner CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N - E.I.Q. EVALUATION (Tape 005 -225) ItemIll .605 - to evaluate an Environmental Impact Questionnaire to rezone 2.75; acres from R -M -G to PUP (Planned Unit District). The public hearing was ;reopened and closed. Motion introduced by.Comm. Head; seconded by Comm. Cavanagh to recommend the City Council authorize issuance of a Negative Declaration, based on the recommended findings. AYES;: 5 ABSENT: Comm. Lavin /Tencer CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BIVD N - PUD REZONING Item1 3.368 - to consider an application to rezone AP No. 006- 031 -26 from R -M =G, Garden Apartments, to PUD, Planned Unit District, located between Magnolia Avenue and Cherry Street, east of Liberty Street Extension. The public hearing was reopened and closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Head; seconded by Comm. Cavanagh to recommend approval to the City Council of the PUD rezoning and Unit Development Plan:, based on the recommended findings and conditions with the following modifications . Cond -tion 1 - delete - approved by Fish and Game Condition 1 read as follows: The creek located' along the northern property line shall be preserved in its natural state as much as possible. All new landscape material along the creek- between the proposed "unit fencing and the center linefof the creek shall be of a variety native to the natural Petaluma creek environment, -appt-oved- b,y - Fith —aad -Came -, and subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Department and SPARC. Add Condition l3 to read The applicant shall submit design improvement plans for a children's recreational area and spa to be installed within six months; of the.final zoning approval by the City Council and plans to be reviewed by the Site ..Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC). 5 ABSENT: Comm. Lavin /Tencer UM PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES JULY 7, 1981 CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N - TENTATIVE MAP Item 6.494 - to review the Tentative Subdivision Map for a'25 condominium unit project. The public hearing was reopened and 'closed. Motion introduced by Comm. Head; seconded by Comm. Waite to recommend to the Ginty Council approval of the Tentative Map, based on the recommended findings and conditions with the following modification. Condition15 changed to read - All required modifications to the tentative map shall be completed prior to forwarding to the City Council of the development plans and tentative map. AYES: 5 ABSENT: Comm: Lavin /Tencer Speakers: Delmo Cuppoletti, 411 Cherry Street Dick Lieb, Lieb and Quaresma Milt Forman, applicant ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:25 p.m. Attest �1 - .56 mm ity Dev lopment and Planning Director N 1* 141 �I CHERRY MEADOWS SUBDIVISION - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA AVE /PETALUMA BLVD N 11.6()5 - E.I.Q. EVALUATION - Findings 1. M 11 dequate storm drainage will be provided in accordance with the standards f the Sonoma County Water Agency. he physical and visual quality of the creek and mature trees (especially ak) on site vill be preserved as a condition of the P.U.D. development Ian. he architectural design of the development is visually attractive and he project will undergo'SPARC review for further detailed analysis. oise mitigation requirements will be evaluated at that time. he.development.will not significantly affect traffic conditions. he proposal is an infill project and is consistent with the General Plan nd Environmental Design Plan. 11 other potential negative environmental effects will be mitigated hrough conditions placed on the tentative map and unit development plan. here will be no significant adverse environmental impact generated by he project that cannot be mitigated. he project will provide additional needed multi- family housing on the west ide.per the housing element of the General. 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M 11 dequate storm drainage will be provided in accordance with the standards f the Sonoma County Water Agency. he physical and visual quality of the creek and mature trees (especially ak) on site vill be preserved as a condition of the P.U.D. development Ian. he architectural design of the development is visually attractive and he project will undergo'SPARC review for further detailed analysis. oise mitigation requirements will be evaluated at that time. he.development.will not significantly affect traffic conditions. he proposal is an infill project and is consistent with the General Plan nd Environmental Design Plan. 11 other potential negative environmental effects will be mitigated hrough conditions placed on the tentative map and unit development plan. here will be no significant adverse environmental impact generated by he project that cannot be mitigated. he project will provide additional needed multi- family housing on the west ide.per the housing element of the General. Plan. a 4 M CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N 3.268 - PUD REZONING Findings 1. The proposed development clearly results in a more desirable land use plan and a.better physical environment than would have been possible under the existing RMG, Garden Apartment zoning district regulations, or under any other single zoning district or combination of districts. 2. The district is proposed on property which has a suitable relationship to Liberty St. as provided via the' c rcle.dr.ive, Liberty. St. and Magnolia Avenue are adequate to carry the additional generated by the pro- ject. 3. The development plan presents a unified and organizedarrangement of buildings and service facilities which are appropriate in relation to adjacent or nearby properties, and adequate landscaping is proposed. 4. The natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected, with adequate available public and private spaces designated on the Development Plan. 5. The development of the subject property, in the manner proposed by the applicant and as amended by the City, will not be detrimental. 'Conditions 1. The creek located along the.northern property line shall be preserved in its natural state as much as possible. All new landscape material along the creek between the proposed unit fencing and the centerline of the creek shall be of a variety native to the natural Petaluma creek environ- ment,.and subject to the review and approval of the Public Works Department and SPARC. 2. Pruning of any mature tree shall be minimized. A precise ground survey certified as to accuracy by a registered civil engineer shall be sub- mitted showing.the exact location of existing fencing, tree canopy peri- meter, and tree trunks. Elevations shall also be provided of trees in the vicinity of Units 1, 4 18, and 24, and the proposed par course which show the relationship of the dwelling units to the existing tree canopy, and the relationship of the existing.and.proposed grade to base of the tree. Units or improvements with the potential to disturb the existing trunk or tree canopy (e.g. Unit 1) shall be redesigned to fit beneath the canopy„ shall be relocated, or will be required to be removed. For dwelling units pro- posed to be located under the tree canopy, a knowledgeable tree expert shall certify that the proposed unit locations will not endanger the long ' term health of the trees. The completeness and accuracy of -such reports . shall be subject to the approval of the Community_Development; and Planning Department prior to final action on the rezoning by the;: City Council. b - -"4Jt' •yt 143 CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N 3.268 - Condition's Cont'd 3. The Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions (CC' &R's) shall be updated to reflect the current status of the development project. Provision for the maintenance and use of the par course, common areas, access easements, and recreation building shall be added. 4. 9ccess to interior rear yards of certain units has been provided across the private yards of adjacent units and has not been included within the common area (see Exhibit A attached). The property lines of these units must be adjusted, or a common access easement shall be provided through the CC &R's and shown on the Tentative Map. If easements are chosen, they shall be landscaped and common maintenance provided by the homeowner's 'Association in perpetuity. Maintenance for this landscaping shall be shown in the CC &R's for the subdivision. Such easements should be provided across the entire front yard area of Units 18 and 24, or the property lines adjusted accordingly. 5. 'The P.U.D. plan does not reflect all of the retaining walls noted on the . tentative map. The design and materials for the retaining wall shall be :subject to the approval of the Chief Building Inspector and the Community Development and Planning Director. 6. To mitigate the potential not -se impacts of 'operations at the Petaluma Bus ;Barn and Neilsen's Freight Lines, noise contours shall be developed and :mitigating design features proposed to reduce interior sound level con- tours to 40 DB(A) in habitable rooms. 7. Automatic irrigation system plans and proposed security measures shall be submitted to the Community Development and Planning Department for review and approval prior to the issuance of any building permits. 8. The applicant shall comply with all building and fire codes and all other applicable City codes. 9. The proposed trash enclosure design shall be adequate to accomodate front `loading refuse dumpsters. The materials for the trash enclosures should 'be masonry-block in lieu of wood fencing with solid view- obscurring wood :gates and concrete pad at grade. The masonry'block used should compli- ment the proposed .retaining wall materials. Site plan locations elevations, And screening enclosures for proposed electric transformers shall be :submitted. 10. The chimney location reflected in the outline of the units on the site plan , and tentative map plan does not appear to match the elevations submitted.. ;Suet °plans should be revised to be in conformance with each other prior to , zoningkapproval. c 144 CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N 3.268 P.UD REZONING Conditions Cont'd 11. The yard enclosure for Unit 16 exceeds the boundaries of its southwesterly property line. The property line should - be amended or the fence relocated out of the common area. 12. The proposed parking:shown,on the remainder parcel shall not be part of this 'development plan and shall be removed from the plans. 13. The applicant shall submit design improvement plans for ehi.ldrenIs recreational area and sspa . to be installed w ;thili six - months> of the final zoning approval by the.City Council and plans to be.reviewed by the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC)., I H 145 CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N 6.494 - Tentative Subdivision Map Conditions 1. Public storm drain and creek improvements shall be subject to the require- ments of the Sonoma County Water Agency and the City Engineer. 2. The applicant shall comply with all requirements outlined by the City ^ ' Engineer. ` V 3. The tentative map shall be revised reflec.t.relocations of units shifted M � to preserve on -site trees. Such changes shall be reviewed and approved by the Community Development and Planning Department. I Q 4. The lot numbers on the grading and drainage plan shall be corrected. Q S. The Declaration of Conditions, Covenants, and Restrictions shall be sub- ject to review and approval by the Community Development and Planning Department and City Attorney prior to final map approval and shall be up- dated and amended per Conditions 3 and 6 of the Unit Development Plan. 6. The lot line for.Unit 16 Condition 11 of the Unit 7. The property lines shall the map ( and reflected Development Plan recomme shall be amended as 'necessary to conform to Development Plan recommendations. be adjusted or easements provided on the tenta- in the CC &R's) per Condition 6 of the Unit dations. 8. The unit outline shall be adjusted as necessary to accurately reflect chimney placement per Condition.4 of the Unit Development Plan recommen- dations. 9. The design and materials of the retaining walls shall be subject to review and approval by the Chief Building Inspector and the Community Development and Planning Department. 10. The applicant shall comply with all on and off' -site requirements of the City Engineer, Fire Marshal, Chief Building Inspector, Sonoma County - Water Agency and with any other applicable City regulations. 11. Detailed grading plans-for the development shall be subject to the review and approval of the Community Development and Planning Department and City Engineer. 12. Galcu- lations. of net and gross acreage and density attested to by the Civil Enngineer and.density shown on the tentative map are in error and should be revised - ior"accuracy. The boundaries measurements and area of the remainder - .'parcel should be clearly reflected on the tentative map. e U , w CHERRY MEADOWS - CHERRY /MAGNOLIA /PETALUMA BLVD N 6.494 - Tentative -Map Conditions Cont'd 13. Public utility easements will be required on an as built basis. 14. All conditions of the site design approval of the proposed tentative map will become conditions of tentative map approval, 15. All required modifications to the - tentative map shall be completed prior to forwarding to.the*C ty Council of the development plans and tentative map. 16. All proposed street,names shall be reviewed and determined by the Street Naming Committee. f 1 i' 14'7 CITY O F P E TA L U M A, Cali fornia POST AND ENGLISH STREETS 94952 e TELEPHONE (707) 763.2613 September 30, 1980 'qu I w Petaluma Planning Commission (� City Hall r Petaluma, California 94952 Attention: Gregory Freitas, Planning Director Gentlemen: Subject: Cherry Meadows Subdivision Section 20.16.420 of the Subdivision Ordinance specifies that the City Engineer shall prepare a written report of recommendations on the Tentative map in relation ■ to thej,Public Improvement requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance and the pro - visions of the Map Act. 1. The,final map should comply with 66434E of the Subdivision Map Act which explains which areas must be surveyed. 2. The proposed grading may necessitate construction of drainage swales, retain- ing walls, or fill slopes that protect adacent property as well as property on the subdivision. Ver truly yours, Thomas S. Hargis City Engineer TSH /LRR /bb cc: CE ACE Fi +le 9