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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 07/03/1973A G E N D A PETALUMA CItY -PLANNING,COMMISSION JULY 3, 1973 REGULAR MEETING 7:30 P.M. CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS CITY HALL PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA PLEDGE' ALLEGIANCE TO THE FLAG ROLL- CALL: Comm. Balshaw .'Bond Daly Hood I�Schmelz Waters Popp STAFF: Wm. C. McGivern, Director of CommunIty De'velopment Richard D— A. Anderson, Associat-e Planner APPROVAL OF JI'MINUTES CORRESPONDENCE SITE DESIGN, I I. Mr & Mrs. Romeo J,, Maffia, Jr. Duplex COMMITTEE REPORTS: proposed at 721 "H" Sto in. a R ®C District. 2 Newman B. Nelson ® Proposed of±ice building at 2.10 Vallejo St-reet, including a variance fog 5' re�x ya'rd setback, in a C ®N District, FREY AUTOMOTIVE Continuation of Public Hearing to consider USE PERMIT 05-73: the Use-Permit application submitted by Frey 'Automotive for an-automotive garage for repair aid maintenance passenger cars and trucks at 121 Lakeville Street in a, M-L District, ADJOURNMENT! M I N 'U T E S PETALUMA .CITY REGULAR MEETING CITY COUNCIL CHAMBERS, .CITY HALL PRESENT: ABSENT: STAFF Comm. *Bend, Balshaw, Hood, Popp, Daly, Waters * Comm. Bond arrived at 8:20 p.m. Comm. Schmelz. Frank B. Gray, Senior Planner Richard D. A. Anderson, Associate Planner JULY 3, 1973 7:30 P.M. PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA APPROVAL OF MINUTES: The minutes of June 19, 1973 were approved with the following additions. On page 2 the vote for Lyle .Hood's site design had been omitted and should read "4 AYES 0 NOES. 2 ABSENT 1 ABSTAINED -" On Page 7, Comm. Balshaw requested further clarification should be made by adding, "The Commission was in agreement 'that the addit'ion'al four acres should not change the total number. of units upward from 268." after the,third paragraph. CORRESPONDENCE: Mr. Gray .informed the Commission that Senate Bill No. 594 had been adopted, and in effect extends the date for adoption of the open space and conservation elements of the General Plan and the date. when eon- .sastency of the General. Plan with the Zoning Ord - nance must be accomplished to January 1, 1974. Mr. Anderson informed the-Commission of an item from the Sonoma County Agenda regarding the,realign- went at Gossage Avenue and Petaluma, Boulevard North. The projedt report from the County was read which stated the purpose.o;f the °realignment was to provide better site distance relative to the two streets and that at the present time it was a definite safety hazard. This realignment.,would result in the re- moval of eight trees ranging in size from 20 inches to 3`6 inches in diameter. A great deal of discussion followed regarding the safety factor involved and the general feeling that the tees should be preserved. Comm. Waters then made the motion to direct the staff to inform the County that although there is a recognized safety problem in this area, the Planning Commission does not,concur with the proposal for this realignment and that the County explore the pos:sib.lite's of alternate plans to solve the safety problem and i I i Petaluma; City Planning Commission. Minutes, July 3, 1973 preserve the trees, Comm. Hood seconded the motion I AYES 5 NOES 0 ABSENT 2 SITE DESIGN REVIEW COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1n Mr, & Mrs. Romero Ja Maffia, Jr. - Duplex proposed at 721 "H" Street in a R -C District: Mr. Anderson informed the Commission that the Site Design Review Committee had concurred with the staff's recommendation f,or approval subject to the conditions of approval as cited in the staff report and Exhibit "A ". A brief discussion followed after which Comm. Balshaw made the motion to approve the site design subject to Exhibit "A" and the condi- tions of approval as cited and Comm.. Hood seconded the motion, AYES 5 NOES 0 ABSENT 2 2s. Newman B. Nelson - Proposed office building at 210 Vallejo Street, including a variance for 5" rear yard 'setback. Mr. Anderson gave a, synopsis of the staff re= port with the recommended conditions of approval and explained why the variance had been requested. The Sete Design Review Committee had recom mended approval of the variance and concurred with the conditions of the staff report. The audience was asked if anyone wished to. speak in opposition of the granting of this variance and no comments were offered. Comm. Balshaw stated for the record that he would not be willing to give the owner of the office building parking lot adjacent to the rear of the subject site a variance if he would come in for a minimum side yard. Mr. Anderson informed the Commission that the parking at the rear of that office building was necessary for the existing structure. The Commission was informed that a variance could be granted on the subject develop- ment if it was, found that the Findings of Sec - tion 26 -30:3 of the zoning ordinance had been met. Comm, Hood questioned the maneuverability of the driveway and parking lots and a great deal of discussion followed, The Commission agreed the most s.oixtherly parking space should be marked "For Employees Use Only °" or "For Compact Cars Only of -2- Petaluma City Planning Commission Minutes, July 3y 1973 The question arose if the office building plans had been expanded since originally piesented at the time of rezoning and the owner, Mr-Newm4li 8. Nelson, clarified that they had Sot- Comm, Daly made the motion to concur with the recommendations of the Site Design Review Committee for approval with conditions as cited With the exlept of the treatment of the one parking space, and Comm. Waters seconded the motion. , AYES 6 NOES 0 ABSENT I FREY A USE PE OMOTIVE The staff reminded the Commission that all IT U5-73: aspects of the use permit for an automotive garage for repair and maintenance of passenger cart and trucks at 121 Lakeville St had been discussed at the last meeting of the Commission and that the recommendation was for approval with conditions as cited . bick,tieb, representing AN owner, stated that Mr, Frey was in agreement with the conditions of approval, Comm, Hood remarked that the staff report indi- cated that a variance to allow for a 5-foot setback on the northwesterly side property line would be required accordin ' g to the proposed plans. Mr, Anderson explained to the Commission why the variance was required according to the lot arrangement and that granting of such a variance would not be detrimental to surrounding properties. Mt. Web informed the Commission that the variance Was requested because there wer=e similar rights enjoyed by adjoining property owners, who had been, granted variances, He explained to the Commission why a variance mas desirable for.this particular site, Comm., Daly made a motion to grant the variance and Comm: Balshaw seconded the mot=ion. Before the vote Was taken, Comm. Hood questioned the Inqation of the building on the site and why the variance had not been presented more thoroughly to Ae Commission. He did not agree that the neighboring properties enjoyed similar rights and felt more information was needed to make a decision on this variance- -Considerable discussion of the area ensued by the Commissioners, after which the staff recogni2ed -3- the fact that a more thorough staff report and analysis was necessary and stated it would be done,, Mr. Gravy suggested . acting on the use ,permit citing the variance as a condition and thereby rendering it invalid if the .variance was not granted, Comm.. Balshaw suggested getting a sign -off from adjacent property owners. Comm. Daly withdraw his introductory motion to grant the variance and Comm., Balshaw withdrew his second, Comm, Bond made a motion to table the variance . until the next meeting when a more complete re.Port would be available and Comm. Waters seconded the .motion. AYES 5 NOES 1 ABSENT 1 Comm. Bond made a motion to table the use permit until the next -meeting and Comm. Waters seconded the motion„ • AYES 6 NOES 0 ABSENT 1 ,: OTHER BUSINESS: The City Council refereed an application by Jack J Clement for an outside sewer connection for four single - family dwellings to be located at the westerly end of Morning Stun Drive. The council had f e,lt it was a planning matter and therefore felt. the Commission should review the application. Mr. Gray' gave thei at;aff report which recommended approval of the outside sewer connection. Annexation of this general area was discussed and the staff clarified that one of `the conditions required for annexation was that an assessment district be created to improve 'Sunnyslope Avenue to City standards, and two annexation studies indicated the residents were not ready for annex- ation, The applicant addressed 'the Commission and informed I them that he had purchased the lot with design in ! mind and had sought a lot'that would fit the ! Environmental Design Plan. He added he intended a nice development and showed the members of the Commission plans depicting it, i i Comm Balshaw stated he_did not approve of peri- pheral development outside of the City limits. Mr. Gray informed the Commission that it is the general, Petaluma City Planni:ng.Commission Minutes, July 3, 1973 - 4.- I, Petaluma;City Plann Commission Minutes, July 3, 1973 policy�of -the City to discourage approval of ° sewer extension-to small lots but that it appeared this proposed development exceeded that category and would be. a comfortable, subdivision. He added it i s also the policy that hookups will be j permitted where available next to the property, but that the applicant was required to come to the City Council for approval f A recess was called at p.m. and the meeting continued at 9 :40 pam� Mr. Gray.informed the Commission that the City Council ` wanted to.-....receive direction from the Commission as to whether or not this development fell within the sphere of the EDP and the General Plan and were looking for a means to determine the actual stopping,point.on granting this type of application and set future policy, Comm. Bond questioned how further breakdown could b.e prevented and was told that any additional•sewer hookups would -have to� go back to the City for approval. ' Comm. Hood felt the plan for development was good ncl would-serve as a safeguard for the area by setting a precedence. He therefore felt it should ,be acted- on favorably. ' Comm :Popp and Waters expressed concern about the adjacent properties and the fact.that this develop - Met was not contiguous for annexation, and, felt that a study of- the surroLinding area was needed, °Mr.o, Gray advised the Commiss they could :recommend this particular hookup of the.sewer and_ further° recommend to the City Council that a letter` !. be directed to the Board of Supervisors for a.joint 4 study session on this area -. Comma Balshaw asked for the opinion of -the staff and Mr. Gray answered tlat if .Planning had enough staff the. entire area around the. periphery of the City should be studied anc7 prezoned and all applications for hookup within the area would,be reviewed as if they. 'w.ere .within the ;City. In lieu of that method the City could only deal on a case to case basis I nd established policies. Mr. Gray added the staff ' felt that this particular development judged on its_ own merits meets all of the criteria of. the City, meets•th intent of the EDP and General Plan, and. sets La precedence, setting density for extension of sewers under the current policy.' and therefore would recommend approval..,_ -5- Petaluma City i r� Planning Commission Minutes, July 3, 1973 Comm. Balshaw made a motion to recommend approval of this.connection for the four units based upon.the determination that the develop - men=t is of a desirable character, but that prior to acting on any future requests from the City Council such as this the Commission would desire to have plans-submitted" as would be submitted- a normal in- cl3ity development. He added that he also felt a'study of the area should be made. Comm. Bond.' stated he felt- a study session should be scheduled and the motion died for a lack of a second. Comm,. Bond made a motion,to suggest a study session regarding peripheral developments with the County in- concert with them and possibly the City Council, so that the Commission could formulate a policy.response to the City Council a s requested. Comm. Waters seconded the motion. AYES 5 NOES 0 ABSENT 1 ABSTAINED 1 Mr. Gray reminded the Commission that the County would move ahead on the lot split and if granted would probably condition :t.upgn. the granting of the sewer hookup and that the City would still have to make that determination., Comm,.Bond a motion to request the City Council to hold the matter of the sewer and water connection, for this development in abeyance until a study session could be held. Comm. Waters seconded the motion.. AYES 4 NOES 1 ABSENT 1 ABSTAINED 1 Mr. Gray suggested to the Commission that in order to expedite the adoption of the amendments to the Residential Development Control System and the Housing Element, that both of these documents be presented to the Council. before their next meeting on July 16, 1973, The Council could then act upon. the Residential Deve>lopnent Control System Amend - ments on that -date as they did not require Planning Commission action Also the staff wished to.have a joint study session with the Council and the Commission at 7 :00 p.,m on July 17, 1973, on the i Housing Element so . that both- parties could be introduced to it together. Mr. Gray added that r,• i l i h Petaluma lCity P lanning Commission Minutes, Judy 3, 1:973 August 15, 1.973 is the deadline for submittal of applications under the. Residential Development Control System. The.members: of the Commission agreed to this time schedule - however, Chairman Popp stated he would not be able to attend that meeting. Councilman Daly gave, a briefing of the City Council meeting of July 2, 1973. The Commission was also informed that the Council would meet again on July 16, 19:73,_ at which time the seat- ng of the Commission would be determined, Comm. Balshaw suggested that in the future the Commission not only approve site designs but re- quire the developer to sign mantenance' agreements with the City. He stated he had recently - noticed the following discrepancies: 1.. Round Table Pizza - No landscaping done, 2e Quik -;'top - Overgrown with weeds 3. Barta Hide - Trees were dying,. Comm. Balshaw also asked what would happen to the trees in front-of the swimming pool when Washington Street was widened and also i it were possible to do some landscaping before the widening, Mr. Gray advised that the Building Inspector would be directed to check the three sites for appropriate action and he would inquire about the trees in front f th 1 0 W e sw imming poo ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 1.0:45 pom� r i i 4� Chairman Attes ' -7-