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JA N 2 7 ?nnl CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA MEMORANDUM Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, California 94952 Telephone 707-778-.4360 Fax 707.778.4554 E-mail: cityclerk@cLpetalumaca.us DATE JANUARY 24, 2003 TO: MAYOR AND COUNCIL MEMBERS FROM: GAYLE PETERSEN, CITY CLERK SUBJECT: DISCUSSION REGARDING .- APPOINTMENT TO PLANNING COMMISSIONN CANCY • Attached you_ will, find the applicaii Planning' Commission. The vacant ,,, on June 30, 2003. Based upoh;;ffi' Council shall review, and _if ft vacant and -thereupon appoint son ter * m� of such member.,," the Council based upon the ap the vacancy or the City Clerk could-.1 applications with a deadline date 1A] opportunity to review and make .-a ',1's additional applications received. For you information, along with the following Boards: Youth Comrnission,(vacan6y ;, - I Building Board of Appeals , (or "'those - 'individuals interested in serving on the the election of David Glass was due to expire Licipal;gCode Section 2.08.040, the City �opriate, declare the office of such member oerson,to fill such vacancy for the unexpired ig,idirection as to how to proceed. If the City pitted, an individual could be appointed to fill place an ad iii the Argus Courier soliciting new 5i 6.received, the City Council would have an Me applications plications currentl on file and any ifi' 1'iininR there are vacancies on eZll - I an W R ch DeArmon, ter-in expiring 6/3 0/04) indefinite term) 'Fo .i Ilia R • instructions: Use this form, to apply J to -serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, - Comm issions; or Committees, PleasefIll, out the form qomplotely,. If a question d oes not apply, type or write N/A in the spoce When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952. All applications are reviewed by th' City Council. Ndrn Qk Howie Actlress Ci State and z otl 6m iP on e h *:, appoin P Wdnj .� A) iwz this number to be avdila bie Jo the pLib Y ES : , 0. dz- �-. 1 r 2, " 0 � MPl N F t6iMal :-: :dpp'o0 ed; -do you fol'be dil ? M W, A M & V V, ,".'Are you a r;6gist9*red,v6t9Hn t43 RR- . 01:. or ho - g: a' taj Myw El YE ❑ -NO 0- 92 P 0 O WN B oard(s) , _co -OMMISSI 6' ). -.6 M 0 Have :you .attended a meetin o this f Alave -you served on'. interviewed or applied YES ❑ NO YES ❑ NO Page 1 t Present fmployef: Job TitFe:. Previous;Goverc�rn.entaf f3o liatl lective Offices you have served, Position /Office R Id andd Dates M V .- NOW Ir �r�� / q Civic or Charitabl Drbanization to which you have belonged, Position /Off�lce Herd, an;c1 Dales ._.. f... km F;a 4 J . Special ;I - ntere'sts /Hotibies/Talents s 2. Z . 5 5 � , J 7° ` s J i�'L�' �•..o� fszx.[,.,r aiC mod° �✓n�d�cc/� y � sl j JNL College,, Professional, Vocafiionai Schools ct, Dates, Degreef:Date) ,. �L Page 2 J - 1 i• 0 '' t 55lv,�. `��` � rd+:�� fitT� �s ]�rtl' � �'Lj �- L!f1�''7! -' f'�.J��'"�Z -LJ�" � �� fc�` L_'ZJ d �i'av� sns-5 S�aov �•v yJ� ,t�',� c r,� /,�r9rz� .A'L �in:���:s .�� -.�� r'.. "'�T�� `c`zy �OIA..��,:� i a /lZfs f'd L` 77c L i`��� ✓rt.'F � Please state reasons why you want to become a member of :this Board, Committee or Commission, iriciuding what tspecific objectives you would be working' #oward. as a m.ernber fih'fs ad�risor. ,;'bod, :.. I,gl �r L'"f1fe- L�4.xJ lr,� dI j i� �'c if'd'C %5.S c!£` -S tr- �� L 7 p( ��#'t =5 . /,C� ,��7`�,�S /f• .�a,G- C'�rry►.a �,4�c,5 � �:.� J ��i u=mF^"�' Y sin. q . . ire` L sJ t CGS �i C I�✓ -� � *� �, ,wry .a• �s any other inormafiion thatryou #eel �wuld be usefui to :the City Council rn V 19 1.n.:.�our':a , `licatioh�; I... • t i G,SSJr.� e CIA y J �, . zip Gz p �IJ Gi L( C- ry diU E5F 1 E / -Are you associatedvitti' any Organization / Employment #halfi mighfbe deemed a y conflict of mte.ret �n, erform�n Qtr duties i';a to,thqsj as;tion? "h • YES. ❑ NO If es, ple.ase'state name ,rof Or anMCI.1 n /Employment Y g f�} 6' L �r�� � Go L'o'r✓'t z`.. � ��✓I° -c _ - T6t� tc�7i✓� � 5-sl �.%'i� . !� �' �'.S� S Page 3 How did:`you;hear abou, l opening? coo;v�4 cr PP. u A f�cant s Signat Date 'i Lh i1 t" fi i t._J S` �v RevisedJune 3, 2002 � ���� • V t 0 Page 4 4 Pleose rehirn comnleterl nuesfinnnnire to the Office of tha ( (-low 17 Fnnikh .gtnn of Patnh irnn (-A 9ZQg9 Page 1 F ';Home oddrks City, State, Zip: s . Gip' WJ • i - C� / ��tiJ � � a �fi ., .•• '; - .l 1 .r. �; � . 1 '' Rome Phone 1lork Phone . -. •. I. I. � ..:: ..I '� ..1 � :'.:: I ;I � ;: ., 1, ,I 1 I M Pte" ase print or type your answers to the following questions' °and ubmlt ao he City Clerk's Office. You may criit addltlona( sheets; if necessary, to complete your'crnsw.ers �.:?say.n4 :fN Wavy. attehdedi Iany of: thle fo4Gowing meetings�� Planning Commission Orientct #i'on Session: Q ;, 4 1, = ❑YES VIVO Date: h,A� °j K. u 1 Planning Commission Meeting tia5 IN s i y brt' > K YES ❑ NO Date; L IU . Udhat do you think qualifies you ao Serve onl the!Planning Commissiony? 5/ r,5_5 _ep _ � <.� Page 1 What do -you see as the best solutions, both long and short term, for economic crevelopment T�nev�� L'-'�' � �i° • � �{���r- cs �- Cz' mt�� rs� Cam: � 3c:5i- ..>��s' L ��� . in Petaldmndl 7' e rr - �� -�' A'lp's• •.. �,. ��ti z`T"ri�J� z l3 �J,S� /er�',4�£= �✓`gc::�slo�n. �.vt— r> <Srdxic<s Y� '!� °cam =� ��k /hr�-,rhse !'�' 5���2� v.:� of G .o-r. Mac One yourself as; a �isitof 46 Pefialuma Whaf d d:-:.you-., see. physically, economically anti L r envi.ronm:entall, , a MO-L walk aro,un.:d town, . ro 7 J4'rL L/n o'd!i`._,> �'!G tIC7l1� y,j ow', ,�, l? 5,� ' ,C7�4 J z IJL�t- Vi �4 �' ` N 'p ✓°c� t" � �,�1, -�` � v � �fi IF- v 0-1-s l cd � /fit a t:. /0? -6-7— rdZl�2 r .� a�� . ���qk �; " �:1''D" � �d�jlil.� �� •l �"-� �/� - fJ� �-�:t� /�2 'r�`c7� -Z.=� 4 �l'� ,. � ����:- _4C'�� ��� Pei. i/� -r= � ALL r I �,RaL �'SZ Fi'rr� �:r�+ ci( �J i lh - Tf�e 'General Phan (Plana is the guiding document and sion for #.he City IHow ;wouldyou ,interpret the policies .and;, gocils articulated in thb p(an? How flexible: would you and an+auld aou feel comfiortable not a ';,row s �;cif�c_fantl,uses,`a11oW,ed in:the Pisan ?k. �� t���` G CSC S � �� . /Lr �'7L �1 ,��' �- 'yl� Vl f L�� ©,sLJi r � x �� ��" �.s� v r3 � �'�S��G �'�,v ,<t.2..� ,�000Y� >� f�'S � _ ��i.�ij��Z d �'�✓ ` � A `tom d L P li' L/ —5 77 ,, — V !TOAD '` d. l;5 /� 6 Y�✓lfJlr Ga vL�/l'd r ah S /9771 v�`-'� f G✓ k"L G C'SSe4k° J A5; Zed inrn Z ,) G`�✓iJS C ;OF FV GA R / rC_ Page 2 IY , The `growfih management system has ;been an ele Petaluma srnce 1197.2, and an. Urban Growth : Boundc ysical,growth of °Petaluma..:Wrth,ahese two.:rnaj:o� X ongoi -n�g -growth .du ing the. decade so; wl ; world vou.. ucorno.te xn nrnfp —t the histn�ir- r irrw -n �enfi of the tlev-6lopment process in - •:was ;adopfied in 1 to con'tGO d I the; i es in mind, and .giv9 lhe. pressure it two or thrpe.:policies Ian,d programs ;phlysical�aspects of Petaluma? � . � 6!'• � � �?'�5r u � �'. &��L. v' �� _�', --� � � %�j �� .erg �R-,..� r� s' /Y� a- xi �d'y i � f � e� C�-�'� ,3- � � �. �s�— �hi�.F►-c�'J C�n��.,� �'vc«� � _ 7, y $ T. F . Ld��°�. � c.. lYt r��- � � c' l G✓� ` ��Sm rY2 L 5 5��.�,>s /�,�.� �''� , . z; , av������K1� C4rrn�n.. :3���.� . ��,--. IVI,� � i�ccG� • �✓`"�"r? -d?..� �S'v,� , j ��ra ��; Hflwywou1 ou, add ress current and'future �floodln issues for P uJ _ tt _ Y g etCl ina? , a f7 1 If e- 4(f" rG 'so£ Sx � c � ➢ r Pr o N L�. ill if�� i' r a kjP6 t ' W� /�+Gs''.fd L�c ✓e�L:I�'� ,�� �IYI��r�G.- ��Y�E, i� ! ,� "�' = '� eL VIE. - ` �. ' ' j f� ., A 1 .'w. 'rtvl/J � ,+�� •'1't `n ,flow U ou' address current and future traffic congestion in Petaluma? C , ME u U,w U� �i?rcG� %�:Z` ire •9"C ;acsc� . 'TJ� `�' �r1? per= Y /12 �1c i rn r� �?�27 v�•J o . /�'Eicfl Z .G-sE r✓�3 ,s t07S /��'`i� '�v'�'p.s" II:1 � a.n � fY...� ��.vf�s ,ems �' c,D .'� :�2' .r��,...�•- ,��-. �� S L s c� 3 , j 5�<�J f -. " ✓ V f: sJ x -i Page 3 What nfilt .policies do you think should be adopted ira light " :of the Urban Growth Boundary „ assed b he voters? -16 1c) iAw- SLy SJ`t rt�d-- v C � � 5) r j&q � /—'S - e J �✓ E . •�'1 Y 6 � -sy g VC L e-�. z A-,--y as E sc r s ✓ 1 5—r- 7 �' r' L c�/� -� �✓ £ S IO ,, S ;t Date ,Signafiure L Revised June 3, 2002 . , x . - p� s 1 id �: r�•q.yy. 6/0 A S�� r= >G 1 5 L' ;� �c� 77D a' tO�I sS, �bcL yon Ev �� � -dam A 3 . M B �Gi c�r� �!�► -�Rf� '� �IGG 1 G�Lrv�y:_5' S��� Y �i�� oA� �' r,✓;�r1�'J � D � mss` may, � u �y �j-s � d�G�u.�1ir�G_. �cv��'r 3'Sl a�'�� , iti- , vJGIL� Z K Page 4 D--- '�! �'. D.V.... A FAVAM City. ofPetalumq C a li fo rn ia Supple , ues tionn ®ire Fo Planning C ommission . CandWateis Please return completed questionnaire #o the Offic of1he City Cler i I Eng lish Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 Larne: Terry Kosewio k£ -' Home oddre Ci#y State, dip. 826 D Streett� ' zj � Petaluma,'Ca . n .' 94952 me. Ph x707762 'Phone- 707.778.3500 4 X M-1 1 Please print or�type� your ;to the following quesfibns and submit to the City Clerk's Office: You may submit addifiondl sheets,rfnecessary, to complete .your answers. Have yo u_c� tl atalo a�f the; followifig'rneetings? jk.yR01�l.t. 6 Planningi'Co nhilssion ;.Orientation JR YES ❑ NO DaeD�°n% ember , w PlafihinggCornmission Meeting "YES ❑ N O . . . AaY9F'its 8F�"F Dat . aim amber �t y� "Vi!'hat,do �ou thlnk quallhes you to serve on the PI ®caning, G ®rvieviission? My greatest uali , cation is a'Concerned Resident of Petaluma. What sets me apart from other concerned 1tizens it my 24 -year history of conti `'involvement. I joined Heritage Homes of Petalum 19 8, ; ,hen'I was commuting to San Francisco'everyday. I worked on the 1980 House tour comnuttee, was -el p . ected; to the board and served as . resident of Heritage Homes from July 1981 to ul .198 meet s of the do j y 3 As president, I, atten ' downt association in discussing parking and contributed , the f dd aormnn of the first Butter &z Eggs Day parade. I have been a Heritage es �,oard lvle ' tuber 12• of the last 24 years. I was involved with the proper planning concerns of .he La Cumbra ( Victoria) project in 'West Petaluma, which led to nay involvement in the award wininz 1987 Peta pma, General Plan Update as a Transportation Committee Member. Iran for City Council in 1990, 1994 and 1996. 1 served on SPARC from January 1991 to July 1997, and July 1998 to June 2000. I am willing to serve, as its Planning representative. I am a graduate-of Leadership Petaluma. I was also involved- as a member of The Central Petaluma Specific Plan Advisory .:ommittee. as :a property owner. I have been in the construction trade for over 32 I have had the experience ofworking for many businesses, as well as runnin my own. I feel the City is like, a business. On e must1ave vision, commitment, courage to fight for what is,right, thewisdom to admit when you are wrong, and the ability to change direction if you make a.mistake.,I also behevein personal property rights, feel it is important to be courteous, have common sense, and not micro manage planning. projects. What do you.see.as the best solutions, both long ;aid short turn, fo ent r econor is developrm in Pga$eoio lexx n? The, 'immedate short -terms: needs would be to;have city staff be `.`Business Friendly" and less ,obstructionist. All staff and commissions need to realize, that time is. money and we need to reduce the amount of, red tape that business must go through in .the permit process to be able to do the. :simplest of changes. If. any sort of building /use pe is needed, there is still: a 4- 5'week wait Both Planning and SPARC seem to think nothing of bringing A app1ant back for:further review ;of , recommended changes without giving them clear gLUdelines as to the changes •theywant. For the long term I support -the Chamber of Commerce's Naas o - Statement 'Support and- improve:a healthy' business community in order to enhance the quality ofI fe m the greater Petaluma area ". .� . .,8,. �,.. Imagine yourself as a visitor to 'Petaluma. (W. h environrnentaliv as you walk arounc9' fow ►n . .�s . I, drive into Petaluma during the daytime I tae,, can'see more green than:houses or roads. 'The -next tall silos of the elevators. This shows our<lisi I drive down the ]Boulevard, I-see a beautiful , Olcl C Downtown and. history is what makes Petaluma Downtown needs to be ;embraced to see a very lowresid'ential and commercial vacancy place to live and work. Therefore I no longer see a :sustaining ecoriomrof:Ili- Tech to med un" s: a fair amount of retail. Petaluma needs -to promote, incubator style office %commercial buildings vQe r� office / Warehouse , complexes. ice all the ;trees. From the freeway.I Ls fhe tall , spires of the churches and up :to God and agriculture. Then as iportant, downtown ;core.. The: i a,city like Rohnert Park. 'The Itis'Petaluma`s focal point 1also tows us thatTetaluma is a desirable" Jn' ty but.almosta fully self hating; 'a large se'r vice .industry, and, . Q& friendly", encourage more In 'to permit larger scale The General Plan (Plan)' is the ;guiding .6ocurment and vision for the City. H o lm w ould you. interpret the policies and goals articulated; in the plan? How. flexible would. you be and would bou feel. cornfortabie not ap�rodlng specific land. apses 'dilowed in the Plan? _ The old "General Ilan. was assembled by staff, a consultant, and input from five fifteen - member citizen committees. This plan is so•complete' because. it; s. heavily based in residents' opinions, needs, likes; 'and dislikes: I view °the g dehnes and, any oliwr specific policy direction given it by tlnie City Council, as the foundation that•the planning commission needs to follow. The General Plan goes beyond sample "land use," -and a ttempts - to maintain- current quality of life.. I'believe that the General Plan should be followed as closely as possible; and if a proven problem arises from a cular use that cannot be ,m tigated, I believe the. General Plan. should be interpreted in a more estrictive rather than m' a liberal manner. Asa member of the transportation subcommittee, .I participated in adding specific goals to the old General Plan, such as requesting zoning for spot commercial in larger. subdivisions, ;so it would not be necessary to drive to a major shopping center when the TV commercial asks the question "Got milk ? ". The G &G shopping center in the Corona -Ely Specific Plan is a good example, but I think too little too late. I believe in some flexibility, keeping in mind personal property rights, what was zoned. first, and "how the proposed use /building will affect the surrounding environment, but the planning commission is not a policy making body. Policy making is up .to the City Council. Therefore minor 'changes in implementation have. to be taken on a case by case'basis.. " ' has, - "� development process in Petaluma since 1972�and an t U ban Growt n ®n , elerraent of� the 9 - g y h Boundary `w ®s adopted in '1996 to control the physical growth of Petaluma.., With these two major policies hin mind, and given the pressure for ongoing growth during the nett dec or so, :what two 3 11i6e policies and programs X.Y5 �FAk would ou d romote to rotectthe historic, cultural, =.and4 .h .sic ®I as acts of Petaluma? hen ex ansion an;arowth are ��� b allowed to roceed �unconfro�_e a city s : tore can become erburd ed . and seriously deteriorate. By planning for, owth, seven when t infras tructure-can in - fill, ou can �� 'I .. ) y slow and or -pause growth until such °'time as the infrastructure israble to catch up with the proposed growth. Traffic, flooding, and'safe gr g ty,' and our .school systems must not be adversely impacted in a manner that will destroy our quality, of life until such :time tha th can be properly mitigated.. I landsca in and p athway s throw hout.all of Petaluma orta tion fri en dl y archite "cture, will promote pedestrian friendly bicycle friendly , an d trans p ,s y� w p g, p y g Iwill,update the' guidelines that preserve the architectural and historic integrity of our inner city. I will is ' Pfiil V look at all in -fill projects to see how an increased density will impact our- infrastructure: I , do whatever'is necessary to promote the well being of Petaluma. Remember, its not just one thingthat gives,Petaluma its quality of life, its � all of us workine together, buildinz community °that makes Petalwna what it r tndav g . How would you 'adclress current' and tuture flooding�_oss a fob laetalurna? cases the Army Corp and FEMA's guidelines must be adhered. to. g, 'not just a .specific project In all B y keeping ' d that the entire basin contributes to the floodut Also we must keep in mind that most of the Petaluma Basin. isadobe , and after the firstlew rains is not much different than asphalt 0___ 9 How would you address current and .future traffic congestion in Petaluma? By maintaining traffic °models wifh all the latest data, byincreasing accessibility to mass iansportation, by increasing bike paths, and more spot commercial areas. VVhc�t irDfpl polocies do you thank should' be ad'opted� in light of 'the Urban Growth Bound ' t assed b the voters? . Proper planning of multist o ostunit es; mixed use commerciaUresidential `buildin s " ann units" and ' " p g r' PP $a'gT. Y r access to all that the code allows 1 . N &&-g ^} w A r let y .! n r y d AMR, >'S9�na$ Date Ure'� ° =1 �. Y rr� .lie June:1.2002 ,a D— A i g �p x, , lHorrte Address, City, State and Zip Code , 7. r M � " Y I gf jE " 1 111 Phone (If appornted dol you want this raumben3to be available to theublic�j' Vl�ork o n e : f r 1 9 4 Rkf r + oV pp r ° ' �E IMail If a ointed ou.wantahrs adgressao be do y U' : available to, the, public ?) ; C (ES ❑ NO a a,`, �Q'wotzc,�N�T I Are you a registered voter rn ,r If, so for how long 7 A 2 S a- I =Petaluma ' I w � I I EYES ❑ NO 6 Board(s), ,Corittee(s), or Cornrmssion(s) of �»terest I � lT 'Sc .l (1iz4L '.TZEYE &W C,0 Ai k TT �A p N 1,0 co YI? of r ss N ::Have, a meeting of this Have you served oninterviewed, or'a pp Lied bod; ;� ' ,for this 6o previous l . YES El .YES l� NO ❑ Z I Page 1 'previous Gouernmertal Botlies %Elective O:ffices'you haveiserved, Position /Office Held anct Dates: C;A or Chdritabfe Organization #6 hich you have belonged, Posi #ion /Office.Held, and'Dates: 5 3 i -4 w r Special �Infierests /Hotibies7Talents �r �, i 5, r+ Y �amilq life, Farm animals, Architecture C neslgn,'planninq, AA CAn� Golf, Co99e'ge, Proessional, Vocat;lonal Schools Attentled `(11'Yla�or Subject, `Dates, Degree /Date7. , F: Los . eles Valle Colle e U,5,C, School of Architecture, 5 a rata q q rata f:osa J.C. (AutoCAl2) , • Page 2. • 0 . S e' iai A+ivards or. Reco P>itioi` Ved L icensed Cal ifornia: Arch tect C C-9920) :and General Contractor (131 201-996) former Poard Member, American 'Institute'of Architects, 5an Fernando Valley Chapter recipient of "20 Year Award'' in recognition of nesign �xcell ence 1997, '''Award of 'Merit" 198 } for the park p gencq Office Building`, Architectural work has been published in Arts & Architecture Maciaz►ne, Architectural t ecord (Record House Award) , -House & Home Magazine, Pauen & Woh Magazine, 5witzerland, Pouw Magazine House & Garden and, House 6eaut►ful, Inclusion in "Modernism RediscGv bq pierluigi '& Julus 5hulman, Please state reasons: why.you want to •become.a member of this Board, Cornrnittee or Comm�ssii�n; mclutling wf�at`speafic objecti�es�you ,would be working award as .a pr�ember . this.`adviso , bod My wife, Susan and I have made our home here We respect the farm life. style and we have quite an I,�M� assortment of live stock ourselves nova. I also appreaate the architectural history of this area and I respect i the uniqueness of the C4 of Patella, I have devoted my ,professional life ko.architecture and think that have something to contribute to this commun Its and'.the planning process, ..._ .... Is there any other informd #ion that' you. feelwould be useful to , the City Council in revieWln our a. Iication? } l Ill• 44 h� �� 4� 4 1 1 , W qj Are you assocrated with any Organizationh , p 1oyrnent that m�ght:be deemed' a - conflicfi of;inte`rest in` erfor�nrn' out duties tf, a of 't d: to, .-. this osit;on�!; ,nul , JQ d,' ` ES J ®� IY.� of yep, pidase state name of Organization /Employment MIX • Page 3 y I . i • 0 . S e' iai A+ivards or. Reco P>itioi` Ved L icensed Cal ifornia: Arch tect C C-9920) :and General Contractor (131 201-996) former Poard Member, American 'Institute'of Architects, 5an Fernando Valley Chapter recipient of "20 Year Award'' in recognition of nesign �xcell ence 1997, '''Award of 'Merit" 198 } for the park p gencq Office Building`, Architectural work has been published in Arts & Architecture Maciaz►ne, Architectural t ecord (Record House Award) , -House & Home Magazine, Pauen & Woh Magazine, 5witzerland, Pouw Magazine House & Garden and, House 6eaut►ful, Inclusion in "Modernism RediscGv bq pierluigi '& Julus 5hulman, Please state reasons: why.you want to •become.a member of this Board, Cornrnittee or Comm�ssii�n; mclutling wf�at`speafic objecti�es�you ,would be working award as .a pr�ember . this.`adviso , bod My wife, Susan and I have made our home here We respect the farm life. style and we have quite an I,�M� assortment of live stock ourselves nova. I also appreaate the architectural history of this area and I respect i the uniqueness of the C4 of Patella, I have devoted my ,professional life ko.architecture and think that have something to contribute to this commun Its and'.the planning process, ..._ .... Is there any other informd #ion that' you. feelwould be useful to , the City Council in revieWln our a. Iication? } l Ill• 44 h� �� 4� 4 1 1 , W qj Are you assocrated with any Organizationh , p 1oyrnent that m�ght:be deemed' a - conflicfi of;inte`rest in` erfor�nrn' out duties tf, a of 't d: to, .-. this osit;on�!; ,nul , JQ d,' ` ES J ®� IY.� of yep, pidase state name of Organization /Employment MIX • Page 3 y I . n :mattes 3 y r r Revised June 3, 2002 YY! v ISM Y • DINER ifi . } 9 • gt S y E a�� [ ,. en r A rte' . 5g Y e • Page 4 4 ou 0" W • Cray of Petaluma, California Joseph I pailla AIA Supplemental Questionnaire For Planning Commission Candidates 07/07/02 City of Petaluma Petaluma, CA, 94952 QUALIFICATIONS TO, SERVE ON THE PLANNING'' COMMISSION Licensed California Architect ( C-5920) and General Contractor 01 201 =956), .former Board Member, American Institute of Architects, 5an Fernando Valley Chapter, recipied' of " 20 Year Award" In recognition of nesign excell 1997; '.:Award: of Merit" 1954 for the park pegency Office Building, Architectural work hasbeen published in Arts,:& Architecture Magazine, Architectural 'p cord Uccord House Award), House & Nome Magazine, t3auen & Wohnwn Magazine, Switzerland, 13ouw Magazine, House & Garden and House Beautiful, Inclusion in "Modernism p discovered" bq Pierluigi & Julu5.5hulman' My wife, Suzanne and I have made our home here, We respect the farm Ifi assortment of live stock ourselves now. I also appreciate the architeetural l the uniqueness of the City of Petaluma, I have devoted my professional t have something to contribute to this community and the planning process ""55 q My office ►s l ocated in Petaluma (,on a acre farm) , I've been here for a practicing In .the Los,Angeles area, A4. 1,was with Carl Marton FAIA when he was the architect for the School of F Pomona and on'the Planning Commission with the Cty of Los Angeles a.m. I have an appreciation for "arts and crafts" expression found In many bui LONG & SHORT TERM ... Economic Development in Petal , ,, 1`he City of Petaluma Is very unique In that there are two Petalumas a freeway from the `fast Petaluma, past recta luma; Continued development of tele-communications 'ligh contimued development of - the Santa posa J,C, Campus, expansion ofY.aiser f expansion, hotel development. Support of golfing Interests, and we quite an this?area and i respect :hltecturB an d think that I 64` 10 . 0 j' C.Xdi L 4 rverh�lme year arter k' e {�FE ^ :, erttal xnesign' at 'CAf poly �'r"'f9k'FP n;5on'omaCouritu, °= A a, y IN - estpe bb s �ll eparated' lu'strial�;�ac les communitl{:Airport Page I of 4 C4 of Petaluma, California Joseph J pailla AA 5upplemental Questionnaire For Planninq Comm15510n Candidates r r ieW est Petaluma; �ncouragement;of historic preservation provide incentives to improve existinq pope t s both commercial and residential, �ncouragemcd of in - fill development in a historic sensitive manner C I do not mean to simply coping the past but to be influenced by past historic design, and to be influence 6q , the. agricultural nature of Petaluma)', encouragement of the development in and around the old rail road station and the waterways, For the short term, I would suggest expanding the " Farmers Market" and make Ita permanent development, including specialty eatiN'600th5, permanent fmtt, meat and food''stands, outdoor eabnq,areas covered, by colorful sculptural awning structures This would further enhance Petaluma as a vi5&,5 center and a destination for visitors,. AS'VISITOR'TO PETALUMA: There Is no "There There" I McNar's is a great place to visit, it has character, food and' _good drinks kfhehihe're 15 the .water front but it hasn't been taken advartage of, The grain elevators are a . wonderful,hi tm 1c` counterpoints ... could something be develop around and / or In con junction with them? �I; road5, rail terminal`s :are always a great attraction. Is there a considerationio hnk'petaluma +with 5an�t afa '1 and or 5anta fora by waU' of i;alls? 4_ h S5� f APetaluma is the elate wau to'Dodega Day, Awondrous scenic drive through dairy farms;, r aThe,4many older homes In Petaluma that draw visitors and are very important to persevere, as well as y thercomm. buildings C Indudlnq'those associated. with the past chicken industry ) , The beautiful b , , .... � Carniegelbrary the , old C and new) post Office, There are many architectural homes ( old -and recent) r x. "that ed"tortbe _recognized and protected, ,r -;� ;s i .. Y GENERAL x PLAN: awe e that California communities enact reclulation5 ( thatthe courts have deemedthis to.6e an. xapproprlate government function) for design review of development, 'including architectural standards and plan nlnq�contr ols That the '' Intent" of these controls is to assure that the appearance of developments will, y �< �� 4 be'compat161e and harmonious with the use. and en�o�{ment of surroundinq properties, % ., i ce• Mi, A. T T y falls on Alzens that have some appreciation of art, arckitec�ure, the city's s f history there is •some sensttivltii for'the devel opers, whose aspirations. and personal commitment are H opefully , ---� 4 .. ko�be,ben to -the: Citu of Petaluma, l , , =I .re�erttlii :was edolved with a townhouse project, in the 13ay Area, An earlier scheme had' been, p r s d la e ,Pesign p view hoard ( by a previous budder and '-their architect) and •was approved; The bui_ldnq was well delineated, However, the site use included asphalt paved, open parking with car shelters for one half of thel autos, The net result was that:of a `nicelii delineated two story buildinq with a . "ocd car lot" in front oft with' minimum landscaping, This illustrates that the design review board so concentrated on details. of siding trim, and window type, but °completely ignored a poorly designed_ site. plan and the neighborhood would have suffered, Page 2 of 4 ' ii U 8 f, • City of °retaluma, California Joseph J; I ailla AA 5upplem`ental Questionnaire For Flanninq.Commission Candidates GROWTH MANAGEMENT: • • Not long ago; I was invited ( along with manta other architect5) to participate in a bran 5torminq 5e55ion to provide ideas for,development'of the Cry of San p fael. TN5 study 5a* out a time period of 20 gear5.11115 attracted some very tal architects, Five study locations were 5el edted two groups were formed for each location, indud nq.c4 planninq'staff members, '1"h15 was conducted over two days, a week apart. The experience was very rewardinq and some great ideas come from this procadure, the population projected increase for Petaluma'by 'the dear 2020 . i5 a 22% (11,800) , a total of large part of'khi5 increase is based on retalninq and attracting high technology Some growth improves the 26114 of the Cite to plan for Services and 'fxIlbes and to focus on I'll I needed Infrastructure maintenance and Improvements in older parts of the ckq. In "i 3' �� �' �x � On:the periphery of�the Cif of Petaluma la�js ad�acarrE 5ttes Cleat should 6e consider to be annex, op y p ng, that Is housing for "working families" on larger N efull to"be welo with medium income house CIIO;O00,to 15 D004 sg .ft, lots, 3104 bedroom homes, up to 3,000 sg, R,' in floor area, the lack of s f ,new d oil ',"In the Cities of San t afael and Navato are pressurinq -the development for higher da���me�he p of attachad'units and! °'apartments, I' would not encourage high densttu ns I r e nq deveioP,rn8 for L11 but would encourage more of single family dwellings reflecting an - arhF e�rluen ;both the agriculture and / or the historic past of Petaluma ` '��Now - av w S aid that I would do aver�jthinq possible to encourage maln�ainir�q and a altering (with n� �{ p y e of obvious archtteetural or 11lstorical Slgn owner a e, each new home sh s+ na and rea t ry ftiv )y e xists Ih omes,�elivieciall � which will somewhat alter .the •existing sfructures,ll�is is r , as Chir own le °� �espec►a11y truerfor new bu►4dir�g5 in >existinq neighborhoods, However, each architectural 5ucceedimq generatlon p p design philosophy with opportunities wherever they present themselves,l he G Id be able_ lannincfi)�� I think, is to bring about the best architectural scheme, (site use, function and design)notby falling a developer what Item specifically to u5e, but by setting up loose guide Imes, 1'he qu !s `not one of r�astraining (,the municipalttu fans is sufficient) but haw can we induce the best 3 pro�ect� Of cou r ould'encourage, new construction to blend In with its neighbors, but again, I would -t', 4 ac-cept * a - hc ` F of project, of the highest architectural standards but not nece55arily of "period" �a ' ancestry 'Maybe this -new: buildinq in the future would be looked upon'as a historical Significant structure re resentingahis time periodl P N- * - . 4 - r. . , Page 3 of 4 . Cite of Petaluma, California Joseph J, kailla AIA 5upplemerr al Questionnairefor f lannirq Commission Candidates FLOODING 'ISSUES FOR PETALUMA • I do not have enough knowledge and experience to comment on this, I certainly°would aquatint myself as early as possible with these issues. CURRENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC CONGESTION IN PETALUMA Currently, I would suggest repairing the streets and filling sin the pot holes, Future, traffic schemes are effected by ahe use of land �If you,develop a:large enough area, then that effects the traffic pattern and parking, -� .INFILL POLICIES p � �p .tun for inf II devel meat as an or x� ` I look u on . ity young asp�lnq developers, I .m old enough to appreciate working with young entrepreneurs ,,,, wtth Ilttle ,finanaal means but eagerness to build, It take this youth to put up with all the municipal4 procedures.and regulations _ �i ' It is man's desire to build, ;1'0 leave a leg still swill, soon: decatl .,and "will, become blighted, You can see some evidence of this happe 4111' taluma . �t k w u Y 't &" n ���T d . Sincerely,, . � , �� .�' v y« ,•. 2 , Joseph J. p lla AIA y �d Page, 4 of 4 I I J P talua, California " •�n .^ sion and C ®ffiittee Application Name: MR_nd ,�+�'- Home Address, City, a Zip Code: 40 Mission Drive, Petaluma, 94952 Home Phone: (707) 763 -1646 Make available to public: NO Work Phone: None E- Mail: Mary §7ncs.com Make available to pudic: YES . FAX: None Are you a registered voter in Petaluma: YES: XX 1965 -86 and 1996 to Present ,.. Board(s), Committee(s) of Interest: Planning ;Commission) n Have you attended a meeting of this body? NO -' Not since 1983 I have attended council meetings, the series of pu . o�rkshops on the General Plan, and workshops on the Water Street improvement g Have you served'. on, interviewed, or applied for this , i dyyprevgously? • 01 �4 1 ffi YES - Sery ed 197.7 =83Y v RI a 7 ayF. f Present Employer: Retired .Job Title lz w� No A � . �w Previous - Governmental BOdi es/Elective Offices you have *served;_ Position Office Held and Dates: West Sacramento Housing Development CorporationBoardrofI3�rectors, Member, 1 -2000 .. California Association. of Enterprise Zones, Chair /Secretary 1990 -93 • Petaluma Planning Commission, Chair 1982- 83'aud mmbei, July.1977 -1983 • Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SP epresentative, 1980 -81 • Growth Management Committee, review and .r' 1, g uiliig PPC'term • Petaluma Unified School District, Chair, member t'Cha�ir T xElection Revenue Commitrtee Management of residential development committee, 1973 -1977 Civic or Charitable Organization to which you'have�lbelonged, Position /Office Held and Dates: American, Association of University Women, member, 2000 -02 Sonoma.Museum of Visual Arts, member, 2001 -02 • Crocker Art `Museum, member, 1997 -2003 Delta Gardens Homeowners Association, President, 1988. -91 Special I n te rests/Robbies/'Tulents: Art history,, reading; exercise, museums theatre, travel Rolle a Profes ,�� .� : - g , sional, VoeataonalAScliools Attended (Major Subject, Dates, D►°egree/Date): National Development .Council, Economic Development Finance Professions], Finance, 1991 Sonoma:'State University, Environment Studies and Planning, BA, 19$3 -86 Santa Rosa Junior College Business,, 1970 -83, AA, 1983 City'Policy directs all,appointed, - advisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a potential conflict of Idt6rest. Would you be'wiIlang to abstain 'from'vofine if seach a conflict arises? y YES. XXX How ; did'you laser abou$ this openmg? Newspaper articles and notice from.City Clerk'.s,olRce. Al 6 � ���ippflecants Signature ��- -Date: D Z As �a "M JiV • City of Petalama, California Supplemental Questionnaire for Planning Commission Candidates Name: Mary Shearer 40 Mission Drive, Petaluma; CA 94952 Home Phone: (707) 763-1646 Vlork Phone: None Have you attended any: of the following meetings? Planning - Commi Orientation Session: Yes XX Date: When a member of the Commission Plannin Commission Meetings: Yes XX While a member 1977-1983 What do you think qualifies you to serve on the Planning Commission? 'Ib be li eve eve my experiences and residency in Petaluma since 1 i- inteftnission in the Sacramento area) and the activities listed below provide a well- ToWided bkkground to o t n he City Plannin Commission. � 1 1 4 x ., 0 - een -active -m governmental bodies, commissions, boards since 1973 2000 in ,. z x Petaluma in West Sacramento. Petaluma School District (1973-77) as Chairperson,' rus hCCiair Tax Revenue Election. Committed, an&,Growth M allotment committee: On Petaluma 's Plannin Commission (1977-4983), * serving as Chair, c#y Representative on SPARC (1980-81). Yoder �e ationand fellowship focused onplanning and,eepnomicdevelopment. In 1986 1 i g fro rim Sonoma State University in Urban Studies and Environmental M S ceii I awarded an Executive Fellowship Pro In Sacramento (1986 �'87 cieneq was Program ;ho 'in the Center for California Studi6s, (through the ,Governo r 's office). During the I 111P to � o :3 w p k tate Department of Commerce 'on Enterprise Zone gr m !stimulate economic t development and provide jobs for the unemployed. 1 14" 1 qI estS=amento (1988 2000) 1 was employed by the Redevelopment Agency in their eVope2on.6 Program and later las Housing ProgramManager for the. CI?BG'program. During, that time I was President of the CA Association of �� , , �,� 6se Zones and thed `sr6T)resentative on the newly formed West Sacramento E Housing - 4h, o' yousee asthe best solutions, both long and short term, for economic 61opment,in�Petaluma? • Long Term Economic Development 0 Continue to strive for a balanced development so that the city does not become a "one `industry town" or bedroom community. 42 Continue,infill development that does not create an increased flood risk. Contiiiue to develop mixed use development (commercial and residential) in urban areas. 0 Continue to work on s61ving.cross-town connections. .0 'Preserve the,historic downtown,and, surrounding areas. 0 Repdir roadways: develo p, a � "' - plan and a schedule ofwork. Present the. . finan cing plan along with other budget priorities4olhe.commumty, indicate trade-offi. Continue to pursue the Wetlands/wastewater treatment p Ian for the Lakeville site. Short Term-Economic Development Complete and adopt arevised General Plan. Complete, and adopt the - Central - Specific Plan. ' Support business cob3intnity its , efforts "�for.a safe and,clean.down town. Select a,,site for a community theatre %enterta theatre/entertainment center. Allow for other commercial activities wit1iin. W i,.disiance o Select recreational activ ftieslhat_,creite� -fbr the city'br are self' supporting. _ y� support ano ther's operations .� Promote group s ofoommerceo ,indu7s .,r-that one M. .'or compliment them. - - M N .1majine,yourself as a. visitor4o,P Ac ecov6M`1c*1Jy and*nvironmenta.W,`-as Lse a,charmirig central city types, wa1ldbg along stream ' bed s; ` playgrounds, small businesses; and band: m6dett number :6f"a artmerif" eresm-24 ep _Econ ally. M ostly small shop and a's sto res; p ar ks par ig � Relatively few storefronts are va.c The river is'bedO Milli river.- Stream or . run- off 'paths thro ' and appear to be well used by fim3ffi congestion andwair quality s ....... .. Parkways with trees, such as So46,. connector—:--Parks—and dog runs are - .we'll do you see physically round town tures, a river a, variety ety ofhousm Lood parks, w ith )arks. No heavy dirtyindw*s_ A. some dis..c6uht stores, . hardware th:increasin etbni6 f&ersity. A be proud to locaie.withL, fi plus 'and development .is now facinD the pppent§. have been developed as strip parks, Traffic is increasing causing , .e little use of bikes, many empty buses. ain , Parkway, create an attractive,north/south and appear 'clean — the General'Plan is t guiding docUmienit for city. How would be gW -e you interpret the policies and goals articulated in the plan? How flexible would you be and wo uld you feel comfortable not appro*in-m specific land uses allowed in the Plan? 0 '01 The policies and goals are guidelines for the what the city hopes to achieve. Development, proposals or applications for zoning changes should reference which..goals and policies the t particular proposal would forward. The1current planning document is under revision and has had,a great deal public input. When reviewing proposals I would consult the existing Plan and Policies but would like to review what changes have been proposed for an area or type of development, and.forwhat reasons. Specific land uses may be allowed in the Plan, but existing conditions (such as flood plain, noise, traffic, or environmental concerns) may cause the development to 'do a more extensive impact report,' or the specific use may be conditional The growth inanagemeiit system has been an,elemenfof the development process in Petaluma since 1972, and mi Urban Growth Baundary:was adopted in 1998 to control the physical grgw�t� ^of Petaluma. With ptheselwo major policies in mind, and given tlae ; ressure, g' p for ongoing growth during the nett decade 'or so, what two or three policies and programs would you promote to protest the historic, cultural, and physical aspects of'Pealums? 1. Promote infill of residential; commercial and industrial land.. 2. Encourage mixed use development where allowed. .k ' A" 3. Increase density( x 0elop u to allow multiple stories when it does not impact on ra adjacent resideiicesr 4. Analyze useof growth aIlocations:on an annual basis. Are they being used on an annual basis; or .are }allocations and approvals for development lying unused? Is the City meeting its�regional {goals for providing. housing of various types? 4. 5. Review zoning -:to increased density in specific areas. SO 6. Uphold guidel nes..10 T "9hi ,, K64 S, mclu, additions or rehabilitations or new ,... �.� � ate* constru t on in histonc�areas G y 7. Encourage th&4e'use7of histonc structures throughout ;the city by relaxing some r building: standaids�such as paking or , setbacks (those not affecting public safety). MINE How would you a cu. rrent.and future flooding issues f Petaluma? fir, Respect current tloodway -and floodpplain designations: Do not allow upstream v°^ Z 'i' t 4 ,� .development to adversely,- ct ti the downstream flood improvements and the neighboring businesses and residents �If uses „art located in these areas, consider recreational uses that c can flood in winter and provide recreational,opportunities when dry. } L Nv c_ How would you a. ress current -.and. future-traffic congestion in Petaluma? • The city is working of the E. Vdashington and McDowell Blvd. Intersection and on synchronizing the traffic ,signals that lead into the intersection: continue this effort. ® ]Explore an additional cross town connector or freeway ingress and:egress at Corona. • Create services; in neighborhoods to reduce cross /across town trips. • • Publicly encourage intercity transit service. Are the city schools willing to use public transit? What infill policies 'do you think should be adopted in light of t6lirban Growth Boundary passed by the votears? Residentiah consider . reduced street standards if the street/or driveway serves onlythe new °dwellings. Consider a.d.ditonal multifamily zoning with three stories if appropriate for the. area "Require small parks ,for: residents in densely zoned districts. Commercial/Industrial Allow multistory buildings in the urban center, allow for new'uses in old buildings the city wants to preserve including mixed uses. Allow annexes to existing historical'buildings, The city ma. find it�necess � burld�o Relax r�re uire additional` stories to new or existing boil -' the codes on setbacks and parking- ty y ary _ ( q parking structures to accommodate the increased density.. Look for ways that parkin,; can.. 'be shared by daytime users and.nighttime users. (For example theaters and restau_ rants with shops.) 4 r Signature - is Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, 2rds, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a questin does of apply, type or write N/A in the space provided. When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, 11 English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952, All applications are reviewed by the City Council. N'am'e: Horine Address, City; State and Zip Cotle��r 7 T 'R � N 4 k : a �5 ti Page 1 m Hoe Phone (!f appointed, do yow,wan't '` r �� ` this nu - berfo be° available to thelpublic�) ' ! Work Pfione �� t YES: WN M x . all �b FE =+a1! (If appointed do you:wantthls address to: be 6 vailable .to.''the.:publrc ?) YES'f Are you a registered vofier'm r lf,so. for faow long V t aluma? �� � {s w I J9 YES El .No . 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Please state reasons why you want'to become,a ixembeof t Board Cornmittee;:or including q. ifig.W.-h fi - i cliv - Adb "Whi .,Cdthrnistiph I d .-MsDec lc�*.M 9 9S..yV-_ WVOU VWOr g,:.TOwcira as' 0 b b Im ry - 9p L , - -L b6 usef '.toJh&..Citv ncilln I.- i: 61d h Cl W e.'e'-W ?"th - 66 V 6 ion?T;:,, k �� f . �` "i V: leviewing A o u r : Iv el. '�t Mau, a. A f ZEinp 6) eint :!:nhj0hf -:ac�sob h - bi§ d Are',Iyou ', --Idtod With 6 deem a : I that n 0 Re our. d uties 1. qp pin of MUR YES 'NO M V N MIA If:Y.L5s ."*name �o - Organization /Employment A v 9 Pdge 3 Revised June 3', :2002' Page 4 • (Home Phone � 11 i UVoT.c Phone Please rent, or p type your answers to the following questions and submit to ,Ithe City Clerks Office. You may � g submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers H� ._�g�p,, e :you attended any of`thelfollowingbrneetmgs 3J I .: ,.{ Planning Commission Orientation Session XNO t Date: } A ` 111 � °x Plannin Commission Meeting ,YES. ❑ NO M Date: °�L- a What do ou think ualifies ou to ser d I Y q Y - ve on the'Planning 5ommission ?' ..� LL; "}w' 8 • Page 1 hd you :-soe:..as th best , sou ions , ' I ppq P h6tt"'fiat�n, ot%' jc;.de.V6 o i -n IN X5 Im agine 7 P-10 . U hd n ; umd: No D fdi q Ic a u 'nu� "flk m- 1"Y' 77 i?% MY- M'2 Tip guitlirYg l document , '..cin --vision H6W WOU you up you ED and - : ":;: d 'goals' 'bi wou ld° . L - Cd fI--'.Mf ttObJ 6.:'i ta ep allowed i im u l - A iiii;'th Pild c an Upse e� n Page 2 a� sues for ,.etalurna? a 14 { yF.9'J. I: 4T;ri. • 1 1 t z . d'°yz�f Y li � w.'V- W fl,y F h y t i Page 3 9 -d py , How would you,- address current and�#uture traffic congestion in Petalurnd? b M1 • 1 1 t z . d'°yz�f Y li � w.'V- W fl,y F h y t i Page 3 �xA r s'- Signa# e` Da M9 s i' e3 as �. "` +r�r °5 Revised June 3-2002 ( f� Y 1` . cry' is • 'Page 4 Supplemental Questionnaire For Planning Commission Candidates Question One: What do you think qualifies you to serve'on.the Planning Commission? I have a keen understanding of new real estate development and existing renovation and the land use issues that arise as a result of such proposed construction. As a practicing architect for the :.past seventeen years, I have personally been involved in a multitude of projects" requiring governmental approval at all levels. I have designed and overseen construction projects in six western states and maintain active professional licenses in California, Arizona, °Colorado, and New Mexico. k A G My higher education Architecture that provi all issues associated w as that of the Applicant My degree in Arc Master of Architec • techniques and Ai Petaluma's land use In addition, I am farm] and objectives as they, that the City confront ff finalized and implement Question Two: R%at :do you see as development in Petalu There is no single ans ix ,ombines'5 a B'S'. yin Business Management and a Master of , s me the fundamental tools to have insight and understanding of 1 land use development, both from the City's perspective as well isive ;four -year program. While obtaining this acated` and became ,proficient in Urban Design )n both of which have direct relevance to it. Petaluma General Plan including its policies ,Jam- also familiar' with the predominant issues 'General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan is both long and short term, for economic { j T However, -as the ,community continues to grow, economically, it is imperative that we maintain a cultural ,and_ _econofi1b - Balance between the - historic downtown business ' district and, newer economic .center around the perimeter of the city center. We cannot allow additional lands 16"b ecome vacant and underutilized in and around the city center. In the short term, the City of Petaluma should focus on its own economic health. Therefore, new development proposals should be carefully reviewed to insure that short • term economic impacts do not place additional burden on the City. Once the City has returned to economic vitality, the City of Petaluma should direct and promote economic growth that is in keeping with either the current or ,the new General Plan as well as the Downtown. Specific Plan. Directing growth that is in the City's best interest could be in, the .form of reduced development fees, tax incentives and an overall lessening of :land use restrictions to .insure that land development occurs where it is best suited to maintain the economic. and cultural balance noted above and have the least impact on our natural and built environment. To summarize, the City needs to financially position `itself in the'-short-term to become more proactive and less reactive towards long -term economic development. Question Three: Imagine yourse (as a visitor to Petaluma 'What do you. see physically, economically, and environmentally as you walk around town? In 199:1; I was a,firsi time visitorlo,'Petaluma. Here's my recollection c As .I arrived :heading Northbound on. the 101, Thad heard that Petaltut But,. I did not know where town was, so my wife and I exited the fi Street and guessed at heading west towards the grain elevators (the or from the freeway)'. Milli p Heading down Lakeville Street, we saw what. could only ,be , de w. . farming community with run down buildings cement ; plants, weed fill ,and ,a rough. road; This was not what we expected. Nor did it ,ei wond'erful' and historic town lie'less than a, mile: away. �r Reaching Washington Street, I was in awe seeing the old railroad t s myself `,'Why don't they do something with that, thaes a great. old biffi .w Turning up 'Washington, we could see town for the first time whit elevators in our perspective as. a 'landmark. We drove through too down historic streets on each side. We turned around'' and 'looked for, Eventually we ended up back neart the railroad station and parked m up Washington to town. 'The river? Not even inviting'nor did we pay, After walking town for only :an hour or two, -we left 'Napa toad countr3!,never Expecting to return to Petaluma. z iw `1 . .that Vi ' �' '• ;a ngthe gram Uflasl' ";gazing lace to park. and walked. ration to it. igh..the wine Not much has changed since and I arn., sure that first time visitors have a similar experience; no matter what direction or perspective they come from. 40 �•i,.sYq;i. • Question Four: The General Plan (Plan) is the guiding document and vision for the City. How would you interpret policies and goals articulated in the plan? Row flexible Zexible would you be and would you feel comfortable not approving specific land uses allowed in the Plan? With assistance from the Community Development . Department, I would interpret the policies and goals exactly as they are written and described in the General Plan. Each land use development 'should be considered on a case -by -case basis. There are numerous scenarios whereas flexibility would be, appropriate when it comes to policy interpretation. However,. I would have significant reservations in approving, a land use proposal that would have a negative impact on. the City's 'financial position and /or any project that cannot fully mitigate harmful impacts to both the natural and.the built environments. p j p and riverfront arasi ex I :also Iz. nn favor the establishment ofaa'ssessment district for infrastructure improvement that "require - - implementation prior to development approval. An excellent example of tluss1 _the Lakeville Widening Assessment District and the -Lakeville Sound �Wall� sessment ' District that is part and parcel with development of the Lakeville IndustnalP,ark The - f g ro wth _,..... stio M ement s1' stem has been an element o the develo went rocess an Petaluma since 1972, and an Urban Growth Boundary waSL adopted m I99 ontrol the physical growth of Petaluma. l th ,'these two major policies in'mand, and gaven the * !k pressure for pligo ng growth - during -the nett decade or so,, what ttwo ,'or xthree polacles� * �7� andprograms would you promote to; protect °the historic ' cultural ' and physical;aspects„, � of Petaluma ? AI N ,. I believe that the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB) is more than a`boundar7 3lnneI:beheve' that the UGB's importance lies in the spirit and intent behind this edge condition and that - any development around or near this boundary must respect the voter s mtent� Therefore, both infill development within the , city's center -an d1xfeatlieTeedge 1 , development along the City's boarders are two important policies that must. be maintained and promoted to all land _use applicants. To implement these two policies, the City must continue to develop ways and` means that . s$A promote such infill as proposed by the Downtown Specific Plan and the riverfrorit Once these plans are integrated into the new General Plan, we should then focus on Lakeville Street (between 101 and. Washington) and the Caulfield Extension. Development proposals north and east of the city, nearing the UGB, are contrary to these policies and goals. Question Six: How would you ,address current and future fln oodi . issues Petaluma? g Well it was a hard pill to swallow, but we have learned a lesson about, development in the Petaluma River flood plain. Simply put 411, development proposals_ upstream , from the P and Downtown riverfront areas must maintain zero-net-fill and zero-net-runoff policies to insure that ther . e are no additional cumulative effects of flooding by development. on a case-by-ca_ s&basis, such zero -net policies can be maintained, then ,such land use appl I icati'O'ns should be considered for approval on the same basis and merit as if the as not upstream propos the Payran and Downtown areas of the river. , Qouesti Iow would address current and future traffic cqngestion, in Petaluma,? This , a large 1"f'-and has rmany components to'--its answer. So, I'll-just bullet point so meNo f my th 71 W 1 Pa oho' -' As a- result, a substantial, qsl m� County. 'I s Mla' S gateway i nto most 0 f p i 'e "101 freeway traffic i 't_ 'without §t Y. r)MYcenMaggam flows hrough town opping, th -'!0 1 st opping-. t i -4, - -1 - .d' - � I 4-,' th - ME oft�-Ietnt,'�there not allot one can 04 o change that fact. In additi fr eeway in excess of fts'.intended capacity. Because of this, addiii A al. lane .needs to be added to the system ' I' 'A it l Mo RS& that AV .regardless ', Zf what economic d = nt, afid land use proposals we'consider'a �' --,4..,_. ETherefore we _M.sut'e'_that this issue has a t IVA S'A Ili ,regional state and national levels of out .transportation W*V.. A AR, A . . . . ..... . 4, M "P Wrthm UUETcommumty We Must recognize that our existing transportation model cannot ere Yi, dated e I&Isev and be relied uoon with any accuracy. The ,new traffic :model must `be im pi m 6 'e nted before any n ew major land use developments are -'d �' consi ere d • T he 'Service (LOS) at roadway intersections as well as Traffic Queues _ RM of 'Automobile badkup). at traffic control locations need strict enforcement. ir - s atnction - for these two traffic- modeling techniques require, complete and a enf6rce'6le.,'Mi'corporation into the new ' General Plan. • Also Within our community; -we must recognize that the current street system will not accommodate additional traffic burden without significant repair. Some, of this street repair, especially that in close proximity to proposed development, should be born by *land use applicant. • C7 • • Finally, in my tenure 'as, an Architect, I have witnessed many occasions in other communities where the land'use' applicant has been required to pay a substantial share if not the 'entire share of they cost for infrastructure improvement including special assessments for'streets, parks, and schools. It seams to me that, from the projects built within the past fifteen years, land use applicants have been able to develop 'within :the City with little 'or no infrastructure expense with the only exception'being the Lakeville Industrial Park. With our street` system in considerable disrepair and in need of updating to handle traffic flows, I would encourage the community to consider passing the costs of such improvements on to the land use applicant as appropriate for the scale and magnitude , of the:proposal. IM Question Eight . What infzll poll di you chink should be adopted in light of the Urban Growth Boundary passed by tie voters? I am a strong supporter .:for adaptive ,reuse of existing buildings and land uses and have professionally designeumerous projects requiring such reuse or renovation. e One import�ant���thmg rto note ° regarding infill development is that, not all development needs to occur on , , ac' unoccupied land. Some iff l development should be targeted at existing landesfi that= nos longer fit within the City's General Plan Land Use Map or within a Specific Pla i� a fig, These existing�land: uses may .house legitimate business enterprises yet detour or detract from the overall0goal of the tCity's future_. Therefore, the City may need to provide incentives and programs .directed at such business enterprises to encourage relocation to a more appropr the community. Case in p t`� ��a We' a' number of automobile wrecking yards and cement " r ' �facihties .along Lakeville Street. Can you imagine a . mixed -use cornmercial/residential development adjacent to these existing ;: Wbusinesses? - Or, can - you imagine a large -scale corporate employer ,� ,� p t wang to 'have their corporate headquarters nearby? I don't think 'of us can envision that as a possibility. ,� „ � However, theser.existmg businesses have a right to _ operate at their current locations. S, o one , m fill'; p ohcy ithat I would support is to provide existing business, not meeting the c urrent , standard or 'criteria for downtown redevelopment, a series of incentives to relocate. Depending on the particular situation, such incentives could be in the form of land swaps, environmental clean -up, tax breaks, etc. Another in -fill policy that I favor is historic renovation and preservation. This includes development adjacent to historically sensitive buildings. Petaluma "s historic character and riverfront location is ideally suited for live- work. environments. with that in, mind I would support some larger scale mixed -use developments especially if they are closely connected to the downtown district. by means of walking and bicycle paths and juxtaposed- adjacent to current or future mass transportation opportunities. �Im 0