HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 97-208 08/04/1997 Resolution No. 97-tog N.C.S.
z of the City of Petaluma, California
3 .APPROVAL OF THE PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR THE
4 TUXHORN ESTATES II RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT ON A 4t ACRE PARCEL
5 LOCATED EAST OF SONOMA MOUNTAIN PARKWAY AND IMMEDIATELY
6 SOUTH OF THE AMERICANA SUBDIVISION; APN 137-070-058
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8 WHEREAS, the project site has been rezoned to Planned Unit District by Ordinance
9 No. 2054 N.C.S.; and
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. I1 WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing regarding this
12 project on June 24, 1997, and considered and forwarded a recommendation to the City
13 Council to conditionally approve a Planned Unit Development Plan for the Tuxhorn
la Estates II residential project; and
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16 WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the requirements of the California
17 Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied through the preparation of an expanded
is Initial Study which indicates that the proposed project, as mitigated through the adoption
19 of a Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to Resolution No. 97-203 N.C.S., will not
zo result in significant environmental impacts, and that no further environmental review is
21 necessary; and
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23 WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2054 N.C.S. rezoning the
24 Tuxhorn Estates II site to Planned Unit District.
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26 NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby conditionally
27 approves the Planned Unit Development Plan as reflected in the Development Plan,
28 including: architecture, landscaping, and written Guidelines for Development (including
29 Development Standards) considered by the Planning Commission on June 24, 1997; all on
3o file with the City of Petaluma Planning Department, pursuant to Section 19A-504 of the
31 Zoning Ordinance No.1072 N.C.S., as amended, based on the following findings and
32 subject to the following conditions:
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34 Findings for Aanroval of the PUD Development Plan and Standards
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36 1. The proposed Tuxhorn Estates II project is proposed on property which.. has a
37 suitable relationship to one or more thoroughfares (Sonoma Mountain Parkway),
38 and that said thoroughfares, with the improvements herein required including a
39 signalized intersection at Sonoma Mountain Parkway, a bike path on the Riesling
40 Road extension, and a pedestrian pathway providing a convenient link between this
41 project and the Americana Subdivision, are adequate to carry any additional traffic
42 generated by the development.
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44 2. The plan for the Tuxhorn Estates II development presents a unified and organized.
45 arrangement of buildings and service facilities including: the extension of Riesling
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1 Road, an on-street bike path, a central pedestrian pathway through the project,
2 which are appropriate in relation to adjacent or nearby properties, and adequate
3 site design, landscaping and screening is included to ensure compatibility with
4 surcounding uses.
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6 3. The natural and scenic qualities of the site and its surroundings are protected
7 through conditions of approval including: landscaping, sidewalk and privacy wall
8 improvements along Sonoma Mountain Parkway; and an attractive mix of house
9 designs and associated Development Standards regulating appropriate/attractive
to future modifications, if any.
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12 4. Adequate public and private spaces have been designated on the Tuxhorn Estates
13 II PUD Development Plan, through the proposed and required dedication of land
t4 for: Riesling Road which includes two full width travel lanes, a bike lane, a parking
15 lane, planter strips and pedestrian sidewalks; a pedestrian pathway providing
16 convenient passage through the center of the project; and through the design and
t7 improvement of the private streets/courts and individual lots.
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19 5. The development of the subject Tuxhorn Estates II property in the manner
2n proposed by the applicants, and as conditioned to control storm drainage, and
21 provide appropriate circulation for both vehicles and pedestrians, will not be
22 detrimental to the public welfare, will be in the best interest of the City and will be
z3 in keeping with the general intent and spirit of the zoning regulations of the City of
2a Petaluma, with the Petaluma General Plan and Corona/Ely Specific Plan, and with
25 other applicable plans adopted by the City.
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27 Conditions of PUD Development Plan and Standards
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z9 1. All mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with approval of the Mitigated
3o Negative Declaration for the Tuxhorn Estates II project are incorporated herein by
31 reference as conditions of project approval.
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33 2. All conditions of the Tentative Subdivision Map approved for the Tuxhorn Estates
3~ II project are incorporated herein by reference, and shall be enforced, as
35 applicable, with the PUD Development Plan.
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37 3. All conditions of the Planning Department shall be met, including:
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39 a. The Development Standards shall be amended to .include the following
40 provisions, prior to application for SPARC review:
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42 1) "For all properties abutting the parkway, all buildings shall have a
a3 30-foot minimum setback from the right-of--way, and structures
44 shall not exceed one story or 15 -feet in height at this setback line.
a5 An additional one foot of building height shall be permitted for each
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t additional added foot of setback. However, the total height of any
2 buildings abutting the parkway shall not exceed 30-feet. The PUD
3 Development Plan shall be revised to ensure that the position of
4 proposed homes on lots adjacent to the parkway comply with these
5 setback provisions, prior to application for SPARC review.
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7 Uses not specified herein shall be subject to determination by the
8 City of Petaluma Planning Director and/or City Zoning Ordinance
9 codes as applicable to the R-C zoning district (Compact Single-
to Family Residence District).
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12 An updated Development Timetable shall be incorporated prior to
13 Final Map review.
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15 b. The final content and composition of the PUD Development Standards
[6 shall be subject to SPARC for review and approval prior to Final Map
17 approval. Two SPARC approved copies of the PUD Development
18 Standards shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior to
19 application for a Final Map.
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21 c. The PUD Development Plan including all improvements along Sonoma
22 Mountain Parkway, Riesling Road, and Roundabout pursuant to the
z3 adopted parkway guidelines, including: sound/privacy wall, landscaping,
2a sidewalk location etc. shall be reviewed by SPARC prior to approval of the
25 Final Map and improvement drawings.
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27 d. The PUD Development Plan shall be amended, if necessary, to reflect the
28 correct project mix (lot configuration and numbers, house plan
29 number/type, elevation style/type and color scheme) pursuant to all
30 conditions of approval, prior to application for SPARC review and staff
3 t review of the Final Map and Improvement Drawings.
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33 e. A reproducible copy of the final SPARC approved PUD Development Plan
3a and Standards (book) shall be submitted to the Planning Department prior
35 to Final Map approval (first phase).
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37 f. The pedestrian pathway and appurtenant improvements shall be designed
3R and maintained in a manner which will encourage public use and avoid
39 conflicts between pedestrians and private property owners. Design details
ao including signage, lighting, paving, landscaping, etc., shall be presented to
al the Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC) for review
42 and approval prior to the approval of the Final Map.
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4a g. The long-term maintenance costs of the pedestrian pathway and its
a5 appurtenant improvements including signage, lighting, paving, landscaping,
a6 etc., shall be borne through a Landscape Assessment D~stnct or alternate
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1 mechanism acceptable to City staff. The maintenance mechanism shall be
2 agreed to by the applicant and City staff prior to approval of the Final Map.
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4 4. All requirements of the Building Division shall be met, including:
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6 a. Grading must be certified when completed to indicate compliance with
7 approved plans and will be required for occupancy.
8 b. Where ground slopes greater than I on 10, foundation shall be stepped per
9 Uniform Building Code 1803.2.
t0 c. Soils with expansion index greater than 20 requires special design
I I foundation per Uniform building Code 1803.2.
12 d. All retaining walls shall meet the requirements of the 1994 UBC, and shall
13 comply with Petaluma Standards Ordinance No. 1727/1988.
14 e. Residential buildings over 3,000 sq. ft. need two required exits.
15 £ Show site drainage and grading topography.
)6 g. Indicate all utilities on site plan.
17 h. Driveway gradient shall comply with Ordinance No. 1533/1982.
is i. Responsible party to sign plans.
19 j. Submit soils report to verify foundation design.
zo k. Indicate group occupancy, type of construction, square footage.
21 1. Plans must show compliance to 1994 UBC, UPC; UMC, and 1993 NEC.
22 Plans must also show compliance to current Title 24 Energy Conservation
23 and/or Disabled Access Requirements.
24 m. Provide structural calculations for all non-conventional design items.
25 n. Demolition permit required to remove any structure.
26 0. Abandonment of water well or septic system must be done under permit
27 from County of Sonoma Public Health Department.
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29 5. The applicants/developers shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or
3o any of its boards, commission, agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
31 action or proceeding against the City, its boards, commission, agents, officers, or
32 employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul, the approval of the project when
33 such claim or action is brought within the time period provided for in applicable
3a State and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the
35 applicants/developers of any such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall
36 coordinate in the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the
37 City .from participating in a defense of any claim, action, or proceeding if the City
38 bears its own attorney's fees and costs, and the City defends the action in good
39 faith.
Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFFgF~ENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) tFHi!'dgxpj meeting fO~
44 P~ac~xm~,ar3t on the ....`.lXh--~:..._..... day of ............_August.........---' 19._97, by the' `1
45 following vote: `
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City Attorney
AYES: Stompe, Torliatt, Maguire, Vice Mayor Hamilton, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: None
ABSENT: Read,
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ATTEST : ~~(y/~A .
City Clerk `
Mayor
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