HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes 08/19/1969August 19, 1969
Regular meeting of the Petaluma Ci ty Planning Commission was held
on August 19, 1969, in the Council Chambers, City Hall, Petaluma,
California at 7:30 o'clock p.m.
PRESENT: Comm, Brunner, Perry, Reed, Stanley,
ABSENT: Comm. Koenitzer.
STAFF: William C. McGivern, Director of Planning.
Andy Anderson, Assistant Planning Director.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES - The minuteslfor the meeting of August 5, 1969
were correctea as llows: The attorney for Cherry Valley Estates
(File Z10-69, Rezone A.P. No. 6-411-05 from R-1-10,000 to R-1-6,000
Zone or District) is Murray Zatman, rather than Dutton as recorded.
Regarding James Scott (File 1 Rezone A. P. No. 6-141-26, -25
from R-1-6,000 to R-M-1,500 Zone or Disltrict� Mrs. Gemma Snell spoke
in opposition, rather than.Phyllis Snell, as record these
corrections, the minutes were approved as submitted.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Planning Director zead abetter to the Planning Commission
from City Clerk Lillian Nommsen, dated August 7, 1969, regarding
action taken by the City Council On Report entitled, "Widening of
Washington Street, Widening of Pagan Street, and Construction of
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Caulfield Lane" (Report from Whit Hoffman & Albritton) . Mr.
McGivern reported that the Council has, directed the Planning Com-
mission to hold a public hearing regarding the proposed plan lines
as submitted in the aforementioned report, Chairman Stanley pointed
out there were 5 plans for consideration. Commissioner Brunner was
asked to obtain some Council direction regarding a time element for
recommendation by the Planning Commission of the plan lines. Octo-
ber 9, 1969, was set as the tentative date for a Study Session on
this report.
Mr. McGivern read a letter from. Harold D. Cutler, dated August
7, 1969, regarding modifications o f conditions for the Bank of Amer-
ica, Washington Square Shopping Center. A letter to Harold D. Cutler
from the Planning Director in response to his letter was also read
to the Planning Commission. Mr. Cutler, representing Washington
Square Shopping Center, was prese� ' t and asked that the public hearing
for the site design review be reopened for consideration of some re -.
lief on the following items of the site design Conditions of Approval:
1. Adequate parking spaces shall be provided as required by the
Zoning ordinance. Twelve additional spaces must be provided
on the site to conform with the requirements of the Zoning
Ordinance. I I
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® 2. The a pp licant shall inclyde all landscaping as provided on
the landscape plan. In addition thereto, the adjacent lot
in the same ownership to the northeast shall be cleaned and
maintained.
3. Modify and revise the proposed A.C. paved driveway to the
rear of the service store buildings as shown on Exhibit "A ".
7. Landscaping and screening (including a 5 -foot high chain
link fence with redwood batting) shall be installed along
the most easterly boundary line of the site, unless plans
for the property betweenithe developed area (from A.C. pav-
ing to the property linelof the Standard Oil Service'Station
have been approved for further development. Mr. Cutler also
stated a financial problem exists because of the conditions
imposed by the Planning Commission. The Condition #3 for a
circular roadway to the rear of the center caused a financial
problem due to the cost of construction. He stated the adobe
soil made serious demands on the construction cost. Mr. Cut-
ler requested a 1 -year time extension be granted on this con-
dition.. After further discussion on the subject driveway and
the other imposing conditions, Mr. Stanley pointed out these
items had been coffered in the previous public hearing for
site design with ,=ull understanding and agreement by all
parties concerneu. It was the Commission's decision not
to reopen the public hearing.
Mr. Anderson made a Progress' on the Population Census con -
ducted by the State Department of
Due to the scheduling of meetings, action had been already taken
at the August 14, 1969 Sonoma County Board of Adjustments on County
Referrals. Mr. Anderson pointed out that the Planning Commission was
receiving the referrals too late for the Petaluma Planning Commission
to review before the next meeting,of the Sonoma County Board of Adjust-
ments.
T Chairman Stanley o ened the public hearing C14 ER ELLIOTT p p g to
REZONING consider an application filed by Chester Elli-
FILE Z13 -69 ott to rezone a portion of A. P. No. 6- 212 -22
from a C -M Zone or District to an R-1-6,000
Zone located at 3'11 Oak Street. The Planning
Director read a favorable staff report. He
added that the subject piece of property is
small and residential in character. Mr. McGiv-
ern further stated the owners purchased the land
with the idea the structure could be used as a
rental. The existing zoning creates a spot zone.
Mr Everett Schroeder, 312 Oak Street, voiced
opposition to the rezoning, because of the pro-
posed intended use of the rear structure located
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on the lot 'for rezoning. He stated the lot was
REZONING
too small for two residences and there is no
FILE Z13 -69
parking facilities. Further discussion ensued
(Cont. from
regarding land use. Chairman Stanley pointed
Page One)
out that the matter at hand conce - ned rezoning
only, and the question of land use could be
brought up at a later hearing i-if I °t- cessary,
Since there was no additional testimony to be
given, Chairman Stanlev clob.�d the public hear-
ing.
After further discussion and certain.f"indings
were made by the 'Planning Commission, Res. Z13-
69, adopting the amendment to the Zon
ing Ordinance reclassifying A.P. No. 6- 212 -22
from C -N (Neighborhood Commercial) Zone or Dis-
trict to R -1 -6,000 (One Family Residential) Zone
or district, was introduced by Comm. Reed, sec-
onded by Comm. Brunne and passed by 4 affirma-
tive votes, l absentee.
SANDERS.ON FORD
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The Assistant Planner presented a favorable
SITE DESIGN
staff report recommending the approval of the
FILE 5.134
site design plans subject to the conditions
listed in the report.. Mr. David Traversi, re-
presenting Sanderson Ford, voiced opposition
to the conditions listed. His main concern
was the conditions were not necessary accord-
ing to the City Zoning Ordinance. Mr. Traversi
stated that if the Core Area Plan went through,
the realignment of Petluma Boulevard would cut
a
across the property. He further stated that
the installation of curbs, gutters, and`side-
walks wouldibe an economic waste since this
property could have potential condemnation.
Mr. Lieb, representing the applicant, pre-
sented a model free - standing sign that is to
be erected on the site. He noted that the sign
will be 3' x 7' x 1.6' and 21' in the air! Fol-
lowing further discussion on the conditions to
be imposed,la motion approving the site design
plans as submitted without the conditions rec-
ommended in,the Planner's report was introduced
by Comm. Brunner, seconded by Comm. Perry and
passed by 4,affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
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MEADOWLARK MEADOW
Mr. McGivern cal.,led the Commission's attention
SUBDIVISION
to the Conditions of Approval for the Meadow -
TENTATI MAP
lark MeadowlSubdivision's Tentative Map. Mr.
FILE 25 - 69
Ron Simpkins, of MacKay & Somps representing
CONTINUED
the subdivider, Mr. Doug Carlson, was present
street standards; that is, a 40 foot wide street
and requested clarification of Conditions #2
improvement measured from face of curbs on a'50
and #3 of the Conditions of Approval. He re-
foot right -of- way
quested that one line in Condition #2 be modi-
Res. 25 -69, approving the Tentative Map of
fied to "'The :drainage improvements shall
Meadowlark Meadow Subdivision, was introduced
be provided;as required by the City Engineer and
by Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. Reed, and
by the Chief Engineer of the Sonoma County Flood
passed by 4,affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
Control and;Water Conservation District in accor-
Mr. Ron Simpkins r for Qantas
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dance with the District's design standards. In
Development{ Comeany, requested a continuance
addition to,this, a portion of the area contained
for consideration of the tentative map approval
in this tentative map is with a drainage area
for Greenbriar Subdivision, Unit #2. All mem-
which will be subject to a'storm drain refund
bers of the'Commission agreed, and the contin-
agreement with the developer of Avondale Subdi-
uance was granted.
vision No. 4. The drainage_ improvements shall
be s'o designed as to drain in a manner accept-
SERVICE STATION Chairman Stanley opened the public hearing to
ORDINANCE consider amending Service Station Ordinance to
FILE RES. 27 -69 provide forlexceptions regarding spacing of ser-
fice stations at freeway interchanges. Mr.
McGivern requested a continuance of this. =s,ub-
ject discussion and recommended adding this
consideratin to the Study Session scheduled
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able,by the!,City Engineer. The storm drain
b enefit cost will a co ected at the time of
filing the final map." Mr. Simpkins further re-
quested that Condition #3 be modified - -.to read:,..
"Daniel Drive shall be constructed to collector
street standards; that is, a 40 foot wide street
improvement measured from face of curbs on a'50
foot right -of- way
Res. 25 -69, approving the Tentative Map of
Meadowlark Meadow Subdivision, was introduced
by Comm. Perry, seconded by Comm. Reed, and
passed by 4,affirmative votes, 1 absentee.
GREENBRIAR UNIT 2
Mr. Ron Simpkins r for Qantas
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TENTATIVE MAP
Development{ Comeany, requested a continuance
FILE 22 -69
for consideration of the tentative map approval
CONTINUED
for Greenbriar Subdivision, Unit #2. All mem-
bers of the'Commission agreed, and the contin-
uance was granted.
SERVICE STATION Chairman Stanley opened the public hearing to
ORDINANCE consider amending Service Station Ordinance to
FILE RES. 27 -69 provide forlexceptions regarding spacing of ser-
fice stations at freeway interchanges. Mr.
McGivern requested a continuance of this. =s,ub-
ject discussion and recommended adding this
consideratin to the Study Session scheduled
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SERVICE STATION for August126, 1969, when the Commission will
ORDINANCE consider the Sign Ordinance. Mr. McGivern
FILE RES. 27-69 reported that the Planning Staff was gather-
(Cont from ing information for the Commission to study,
Page Four) but needed, more time to complete the project.
The public hearing will be continued at a
future time.
PLANNING DIRECTORS" Mr. McGivern reported that he attended a Plan-
ASSOCIATION ning Directors' Association meeting on Friday,
August 15,�1969. The Planning Directors formed
an association separated from ABAG to review
all regional p lanning. This association does
not want to , limit its scope of planning to ABAG.
Its main concern is the planning function-of
regional planning as it relates to the local com-
munities. Mr. Ken Blackman was elected Chairman
of the Association at this meeting.
APPEALS Mr. McGiver`n called the Commission's attention
to the Churchill Home Occupation Use Permit case
that was �rouaht before the commission on August
5, 1969, regular meeting. He reported that this
case has been appealed to the Council. Also
appealing to the Council is the James Scott
rezoning case, heard before the Commission on
August 5, 1969.
AMERICAN Mr. McGivern reported on a letter received from
INSTITUTE the American Institute of Planners regarding
OF PLANNERS annexation 'procedures. He reported that a let-
ter of suggestions by the A.I.P for amendments
to th6 procedures has been prepared to
correct deficiencies. Mr. McOivern continued
that the A.I.P. is requesting cities to hold
study sessions to review these procedures and
submit recommendations to the State Legislature
for amendments.
ADJOURNMENT There being no further business to come before
the Commission, the meeting was adjourned at
9:4.5 o'clock p.m.
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Wi 'C. Mc?Ti ern PAGE 5
Director of Planning
CORRECTION TO PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES.FOR AUGUST 19,1969 AS
CORRECTED BY THE''COMMISSION'AT THEIR' REGULAt3__MEETING HELD `ON SEPTEM-
BER 3, 1969.
The second paragraph
on Eage '3 should. read-cis. if ol lows
CHESTER ELLIOTT
After further _d1sci�ssion and-certain findings
REZONING
were mad6by..the'Pl-anniing Commission, Res.
FILE-Z13-69
Z13-69, rpcommending.that A.P. No. 6-212-22
(Cont'd from
be reclassified from. a_C'N.'(Neighborhood Com-
PageTwo)
mercial) Zone or.Di'strict.to'an R-1-6,000
(One Family ,Residential.) zone or District,
and furthermore; request that the-City Council
consider.the rez6ning.a Commission initiative
and retur the' filing . fee .to - the. applicant,
was introduced .,by.Qomfti. by Comm.
Brunner.,and_passed.'by 4'affir.mative''votes,
1 absentee.
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