HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 96-045 N.C.S. 02/20/1996Resolution No. g~-45 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
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APPROVAL OF THE PLANNED UNIT DISTRICT DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE McNEAR LANDING RESIDENTIAL PROJECT LOCATED ON A 17t ACRE
PARCEL ON THE NORTH SIDE OF PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH AT
McNEAR AVENUE; APNo. 008-530-004
WHEREAS, the project site has been rezoned to Planned Unit District by Ordinance No.
2004 N.C.S.; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission held a duly noticed public hearing regarding this
project on December 5, 1995, and considered and forwarded a recommendation to the
City Council to conditionally approve a Planned Unit Development Plan for the McNear
Landing residential project; and
WHEREAS, the City Council has found that the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act have been satisfied through the preparation of an Initial Study
which indicates that the proposed project, as mitigated through the adoption of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration pursuant to Resolution No. 96-27 N.C.S., will not result
in significant environmental impacts, and that no further environmental review is
necessary.
WHEREAS, the City Council has adopted Ordinance No. 2004 N.C.S. rezoning the
McNear Landing site to Planned Unit District.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council hereby conditionally
approves the Planned Unit Development Plan as reflected in the Development Plan
including: architecture, landscaping, and written development standards considered by the
Planning Commission on December 5, 1995; all on file with the City of Petaluma Planning
Department, pursuant to Section 19A-504 of Zoning Ordinance ]072 N.C.S., as amended
based on the following findings and subject to the following conditions:
PUD FindinQSâ˘
1. The development plan as conditioned results in a more desirable use of the land
and a better physical environment than would be possible under any single zoning
district by allowing the construction of smaller single family units with substantial
areas of landscaping along the river and Petaluma Boulevard South.
2. The natural and scenic qualities of the site are protected with adequate available
public and private spaces designated on the Unit Development Plan and/or
Tentative Subdivision Map.
3. The plan for the proposed development, as conditioned, presents a unified and
organized arrangement of buildings which are appropriate in relation to nearby
properties and the PUD Plan will be reviewed for adequate landscaping and/or
screening by SPARC to insure compatibility.
4. The development of the McNear Hill property in the manner proposed by the
applicant, and as conditioned by the City, will not be detrimental to the public
welfare, will be in the best interest of the City, and will be in keeping with the
general intent and spirit of the Zoning Regulations and the General Plan of the City
of Petaluma, and any applicable plans adopted by the City. ,.
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2 5. The PUD District, as conditioned, is proposed on property which has a suitable
3 relationship to one (1) or more thoroughfares, and said thoroughfares are adequate
4 to carry any additional traffic generated by the development.
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6 6. The circulation pattern of the proposed PUD has been designed to be compatible
7 with existing patterns of circulation on site. The project as conditioned represents
8 a logical pedestrian and auto circulation plan given the on site topographical
9 constraints. The impacts that the project will have on Petaluma Boulevard South
to traffic will be ofl=set by the improvements proposed and required as conditions.
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l2 7. The proposed project has complied with the requirements of CEQA, through
l3 preparation and adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration.
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15 PUD Conditions:
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17 The following conditions of the CitkPlanning Department are conditions of the PUD
18 Development Plan approval:
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20 1. The applicants/developers shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or
21 any of its boards, commission, agents, officers, and employees from any claim,
22 acUOn or proceeding against the City, its boards, commission, agents, officers, or
23 employees to attack, set aside, void, or annul,. the approval of the project when
24 such claim or action is brought within the time period provided for in applicable
25 State and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the
26 applicants/developers of any such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall
27 coordinate in the defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the
28 City from participating in a defense of any claim, action, or proceeding if the City
29 bears its own attorney's fees and costs, and the City defends the action in good
3o faith.
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32 2. All mitigations as listed in Resolution 96-27 N.C.S. adopting the Mitigated
33 Negative Declaration for the project shall be considered conditions of approval of
34 the Planned Unit Development Plan.
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36 3. All aspects of the PUD shall be subject to review by SPARC with emphasis on the
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39 a. Providing an attractive, inviting river walk while insuring a successful river
4o habitat buffer in accordance with recommendations from the Music,
41 Recreation, and Parks Commission and the Tree Advisory Committee.
42 b. Providing a diverse streetscape by insuring a diverse mix of unit
a3 types/elevations.
44 c. Insuring attractive architectural detail to the homes; insure a rich type,
45 quantity and quality of finish elements including but not limited to:
46 trim details of windows, doors, garage doors, porch elements, roof types
47 and colors, siding types, and materials and colors.
48 d. Providing a rich and appropriate Master Landscape Plan including public
49 areas, private common areas and all private front and or side yards to
5o enhance the overall site and streetscape.
51 e. Insuring attractive and appropriate fencing.
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1 f. Special attention shall be paid to providing attractive side elevation details
2 for those elevations which are vislble from the private street or public park
3 and open space areas.
4 g. Special attention shall be paid to providing attractive elevation details for
5 those units which are vislble from Petaluma Boulevard South (units on
6 Lots 1 - 7 & 111 - 1 ] 8).
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8 4. The written PUD Development Standards shall be subject to staff review and
9 approval and shall incorporate any necessary changes pursuant to conditions of
to approval from the City Council and/or SPARC, priorto Final Map approval.
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12 5. All public area landscaping and related improvements shall be installed prior to
13 issuance of 25% of the certificates of occupancy. All common area landscaping
14 shall be installed or bonded for prior to tssuance of the first certificate of
15 occupancy within each Final Map phase.
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17 6. The project CC&R's .shall address: maintenance standards for all common area
18 landscaping hardscape treatment, and street and common area lighting. The
19 CC&R's shall be submitted for review and approval by City Staff prior to
20 recordation of the Final Map.
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22 7. Signs shall be provided at Petaluma Boulevard South to identify public access to
23 the Petaluma River subject to staff review and approval.
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25 8. Any required retaining walls exceeding 3' in height located along the river walk
26 shall be decorative (i. e. tiles, mosaic, sculptural) to reduce the visual impact of the
27 wall, subject to review and approval by SPARC. Care shall be taken to provide a
28 low maintenance, graffiti resistant wall surface. Alternately, the retaining walls
29 may be terraced and landscaped.
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31 9. The amount and location disbursement of guest parking throughout. the street
32 system shall be referred to SPARC for review and approval prior to Final Map
33 approval.
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35 10. The adequacy of vehicle turning movements within the unit clusters located off of
36 Addison Way, West Lansdowne and Brighton View shall be referred to SPARC
37 for review and approval priorto Final Map approval.
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39 11. Provisions for mail delivery ("gang box" etc.), trash enclosures shall be subject to
4o SPARC review and approval priorto Final Map approval.
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Linder the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City. _
REFERE NCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and adopted by the Approved as to
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Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) QtkDtDD7076Hdi)2Ct~WCRiH},) meeting ,{J
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City ACUorney
AYES: Stompe, Maguire, Read, Shea, Vice Nlayor Barlas, Mayor lIilligoss
NCES: None
ABSENT: Hamilton
City Clerk
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