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HomeMy WebLinkAboutAgenda Bill 4.C-Memo 03/03/2003r March 3, 2003 4C 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@ci.petal►nna.ca.us DATE: February 28, 2003 TO: Mayor and Council Members i FROM: Gayle Petersen, City Clerk SUBJECT: Applications for Vacancies on Building Board of Appeals (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board), Planning Commission, and Youth Commission Following are a list of applicants that wish to be considered for the Planning Commission vacancy. The City Clerk's Office contacted all individuals to verify their desire to serve and two candidates have chosen to remove their names from consideration. They are as follows: Planning Commission " arr a Address on e , AIRGDTC�IAI �Artirli 1 676 Qrtille I? rnl hors Q_�Q 1 IMM, Gary 811 'D' Street, 94952 762 -4617 KOSEWIC, Terry 826 'D' Street, 94952 762 -0602 1315 'D' Street, 94952 763 -4196 MILLS, John RAILLA, Joseph ** 1005 Bodega Avenue, 94952 7 7 7 � 8 � - - 7 1 5 � 5 A 8 � �l -r 0N v isciGR Fo�iy° Q '��T" f\A S HEARED Gr\i * *Mr. Railla has indicated his first desire is to be appointed to S.P.A.R.C. The City Clerk's Office received, after the ad was published, a letter of resignation by Linda Mathies, from the S.P.A.R.C. March 3, 2003 4C • 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@dpetalumaxa.us DATE: February 21, 2003 TO: Mayor and Council Members FROM: Gayle Petersen, City Clerk SUBJECT: Applications for Vacancies on Building Board of Appeals (Housing. Advisory and Appeals Board), Planning Commission, and Youth Commission Attached please find the.January 29, 2003 press release advertising vacancies on the Building Board of Appeals: (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board) - One Vacancy; Planning Commission - One Vacancy; and Youth Commission - One Vacancy, as well as copies of the applications received by the City Clerk's Office by the 5:00 p.m., February 20, 2003 deadline Applications were received from: Manning GOm n ALBERTSON, Mark 1676 Calle Ranchero, 94954 775 -3631 IMM, Gary 8.11 'D' Street, 94952 762 -4617 KOSEWIC, Terry 826 'D'' Street, 94952 762 -0602 MILLS, John 1315 'D' Street, 94952 763 -4196 RAILLA, Joseph 1005 Bodega Avenue, 94952 778 -7558 SHEARER Mary 40 Mission Drive, 94952 763 -1646 Additionally, one application for the Youth Commission was received; however, the applicant did not reside within the boundaries of the Petaluma school districts, which is a requirement. 0 attachments Wednesday, Januar 29, Petaluma, January 2003 - P , _ California -- The City Council will be accepting applications from persons interested in serving on the following Boards, Committees and Commissions. A minimum of one -year residency within the City limits is required, with limited exceptions. Applications are available in Adobe Acrobat pdf format at the City's Web site, www.ci.petaluma.ca.us or you may request an application by calling the City Clerk's Office at telephone (707) 778 -4360, fax (707) 778 -4554 or by e -mail at cityclerk @ci.petaluma,.ca.us. Deadline for receipt of applications in the City Clerk's Office is 5:00 p.m., Thursday, February 20, 2003. Appointments will be made at the Monday, March 3, 2003 Council Meeting, 7:00 pm., Council Chambers, City Hall, 11 English Street, Petaluma. Building Board of Appeals (Housing Advisory and Appeals Board): One Vacancy The City Council will be accepting applications for one vacancy on the Building Board of Appeals from persons interested in serving a term at the pleasure of Council. The Building Board of Appeals consists of five members who are qualified • by experience and training in the building construction fields and who serve without compensation. The members are appointed by Council, hold office at the pleasure of Council, and meet at the pleasure of Council. Planning Commission: One Vacancy The City Council will be accepting applications for one vacancy on the Planning Commission from persons interested in completing a four -year term expiring June 30, 2003. The Planning Commission performs the duties prescribed in the present or any future zoning ordinance (Title 21) or subdivision regulations (Title 20) of the City or any similar ordinance, statute,, rule or regulation of the State, County or this City pertaining to the districting or zoning or dividing the City into districts or zones and regulating the construction of improvements, the use, division minor subdivision of property within the City. Also, the Planning Commission is charged with the responsibility of studying the needs of the City with respect to and advise and recommend to the Council concerning the establishment, modifications, and change of zones or districts and designations of the uses to which property contained therein may be prohibited; restricted and regulated and other duties as may be delegated by Page 1 the City Council. The Commission consists of seven members, including one City Council Member, who have resided within the City limits not less than one year prior to their appointment. Commissioners serve four -year terms. The Planning Commission meets on the second and 'fourth Tuesdays of each month at 7:00 p.m. in the Cify Council Chambers, City Hall.. Youth Commission :. One Vacancy The City Council will be accepting applications for one vacancy on the Youth Commission from persons interested in completing a two -year term expiring June 30, 2004. The Youth Commission consists of eight members, appointed by Council. Responsibilities of the Youth Commission include, but are not limited to: ® Develop a teen resource guide for youth, families, and social providers. Expand substance abuse prevention programs into junior and senior high schools. ® Create a Teen Club. Develop or expand mentoring programs. Promofe social, educational and recreational resources. ® Provide recreational activities, :trips and scholarships for its members and others. Commissioners serve one- and two -year terms. The Youth Commission meets on the 4th Tuesday of each month at 6:00 p.m. at the Petaluma Community Center, 320 North McDowell Boulevard. • Page 2 Page 1 Previous Governmental Bodies', ective Offices you have served, Position[Office Helc! and'Dates Civic or Charitable Organization to'w and °Da #es '- you;`have belonged,' Position /Office: >Held S eciallnterests/Hobbies/Talents Page • Soedicil Aw'ards. or. , Recognition - R&CeivEid . Is ..f th t J 4 ' w o u ld -' -.-.; 66naciti m�''.. Sre-any.:. in orim a tomi a . ,y qu eu :, us eful-f6lbe' City 0 reviewin Ur c No • Pdge 3 City policy directs all dppoirited, cidvisory body members not to vote on matters where there exists a;poter :tial conflict of interest: Would you be willing to .abstain from Revised June 3, 2002 • Page 4 City o� f 'Nit p er:: t - 76 't t- L4 t 914A S Date; Planning Commission Meeting I ,ZYES ❑ NO Date; 4�1..�"�'�'�tre 1Nhat do you think qualifies you fio serve on the.Plannmg Commission? ;® Page 1 I lm ' s, e niv i i Ste. ��,a�. - I . i (P-ldh.) is The Gener P h J 'a" 'ih th!' pre - e po i and I�AA P%l ZIA 1 . and vision or. he. City,: HOW would -you l 0 U Cj YOU H kii a A'n �the p an ow flexible W e A and b ei di f i [6".:1 a. nid U s* . el s a Page 2 r ongoing growfh during tr 4'E. 01 dftm How :would you address current and futut&JI6oding ssues:�for. Petaluma How would you address currenfi'antl;future traffic congestion miPetalurnd? Page 3 r Dr"r" • x 4 ► C - T ► ►' G L_a, • Revised June 3, 2002 • 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. My higher education combines a BS in Business Management and a Master of Architecture that provides me the fundamental tools to have -mi sight and understanding of all issues associated with land use development, both from the City's perspective as well as that of the Applicant. My degree -in Architecture was ,; an ` intensive, four -year program. While obtaining this Master of Architecture degree, I was educated and became proficient in Urban Design • techniques ' and Architectural` Preservation, both of which have direct relevance to Petaluma's land use policies and issues. In addition, I am familiar with the current Petaluma General Plan including its policies and objectives as they relate to land use. I am also familiar with the predominant issues that the City confronts as both the new, General Plan and Downtown Specific Plan is finalized and implemented. Question Two,• • What do you see as the ,best solutions, both long and short term, for economic development in Petaluma? There is no single answer to this question. However, as the community continues to grow economically, it is imperative that we maintain a cultural and. --economic- -balance between the historic downtown business district and newer economic centers around the perimeter of the city center. We cannot allow additional lands to become 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, yourself as a visitor to Petaluma. What do you see physically, economically, and environmentally as you walk around town? In 1991, I was a first time visitor to Petaluma. Here's my recollection of that visit. As I arrived heading Northbound on the 101, i .had heard that Petaluma was .a nice town. But, I did not know where town was, so my wife and I exited the freeway at Lakeville Street and guessed at heading west towards the grain elevators (the only visible landmark from the freeway). Heading down Lakeville Street, we saw what could only be described as a blighted farming community with run down buildings, cement plants, weed filled fields, junkyards and a rough road. This was not what we expected. Nor did it encourage us that a wonderful and. historic town he less than a mile. away. Reaching Washington. Street, I was in awe seeing the old railroad ; station while asking, myself , "Why d on't they do something with that, that's a great old building ". Turning up Washington, we could see town for the first time . while keeping the grain elevators in our perspective as a landmark. W n i We drove through town a flash azin gg down historic streets on each side. We turned around and looked for some place`to park. Eventually we ended up back near the railroad station -and. parked in a dirt lot and walked up Washington to town. The river? Not even inviting nor did we pay any attention to it. After walking town for only an hour or two, we left for Napa to tour through the wine country never Expecting to return. to Petaluma. Not much has changed since and I am sure that first time visitors have a similar experience, no matter what direction' or perspective they come from. • • • Question Four; The General Plan (Plan) is the guiding document and vision for the City. How would you interpret the policies and goals articulated in the plan? Row flexible lexible 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. I would favor projects .that help to revitalize the downtown and riverfront areas. I also favor the establishment of assessment districts for infrastructure improvement that require implementation prior to development approval. An excellent example of this is the Lakeville Widening Assessment District and the .Lakeville Sound" Wall Assessment District thatis part and parcel with development of the Lakeville Industrial. Park. is Question Five: The growth management system has been an element of the development process in Petaluma since 1972, and,an Urban Growth Boundary was adopted in 1998 to control the physical growth of Petaluma. With these two major policies in , mind, and given the pressure for ongoing .growth during the next decade or so, what two or three policies and programs would you promote to protect the historic, cultural, and physical. aspects of Petaluma? I believe that the Urban Growth. Boundary (UGB) is more than.a boundary line. I believe 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 intent. Therefore, both infill development within the city's center and feathered edge 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 promote such infill as proposed by the Downtown Specific.Plan and the riverfront. 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 flooding .issues for Petaluma?. Well, it was a hard pill to 'swallow; but we have learned a lesson about development in the Petaluma River flood plain. Simply put, all development proposals upstream from the Payran and Downtown riverfront areas must maintain zero- net -fill and zero- net -runoff policies to insure that there are no additional cumulative effects of flooding by development. Tf, on a case -by =case basis, such zero -net policies can be maintained, then such.land use applications should be considered for approval on the same basis and merit as if the proposal was not upstream from the Payran and Downtown areas of the river. Question Seven: How would you address current and traffic in Petaluma? This is a large question and has -many components -to - its answer. So, I'll just bullet point some of my thoughts; Petaluma is a gateway into most of Sonoma County.- As a result, a substantial percentage of the 101 freeway traffic flows through town without stopping. In the near short. -term, there is not a lot one can do to change that fact. In, addition,, the freeway system is operating in'excess� of its `,intended' capacity:. Because of this, there is no doubt that an additional lane` needs to be added to the system regardless of what economic development and land use proposals we consider as a community.; Therefore, we need to insure that this issue has a continuous spotlight at the regional, state `and 'national levels of our transportation departments. ® Within our community, we must recognize that our existing transportation model is severely outdated and cannot be relied -upon with any accuracy. The new traffic model must be implemented before any new major land use developments are. considered. The Level of Service (LOS) at roadway intersections, as well as Traffic Queues (length of .automobile backup) at traffic, control locations need strict enforcement. Such restrictions .for these two traffic- modeling - techniques require complete and enforceable incorporation 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 the land use applicant. • o 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 the 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. Question Eight: What infzll policies do you 'think should be adopted in light of the Urban Growth Boundary passed by the voters? I am a strong supporter for .adaptive reuse of existing buildings and land uses and have professionally designed numerous projects requiring such reuse or renovation. One important. thing to note regarding infll development is that not all development • needs to occur on vacant, unoccupied land Some infill development should be targeted at existing land uses that no longer fit within the City's General Plan Land Use Map or within a Specific Plan. These existing land uses may house legitimate business enterprises yet detour or detract from the overall goal of the City's future. Therefore, the City may need to provide_ incentives and programs directed at such business enterprises to encourage relocation to a more appropriate location within the community. Case in point: We have a number of automobile wrecking yards and cement facilities, along Lakeville Street. Can you imagine a mixed -use commercial/residential development adjacent to these existing businesses? Or, can you imagine a large -scale corporate employer wanting to have their corporate headquarters nearby? I don't think any of us can envision that as a possibility. However, these ._ existing- businesses have a. right to_ operate -at their current locations. So, one in -fill policy that I would support is to provide existing business, not meeting the current 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 brealcs, etc. U 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. • C7 ut. c 7 85 1 1-71 V i erK rer_a 1 uma "JU7 778 -4554 k . 1f4 r fir. City of Petrurna, lafon�i��,:��,��� City hoard, Comm. issoi� and Committee App`licat>lon= Instructions: Use this form to apply to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees, Please fill out the form completely; If a question does not apply, type or write N/A in the space provided, When completed, please forward to the Office of the City Clerk, I I English Street, Petaluma, CA 94952 All applications are reviewed by the City Council, Name: Home Address City, State and _Zip Code: L111 4- L me Phone: (If appointed, do you, s iaurnberto be available to the YES: public ?) Work Phone: Ip�NO FAX: 707 - - 1 7 7 8 05&Y Are you a registered voter in Petaluma? 70 7 -- -7 R 4V E-Mail: (1f appointed, do y ou ' o nt this address to be available to the public ?) C YES -. ❑ NO If so, for how long? CC l ^- YES ❑ 'NO Board(s), Commiffee or: Cornmission:(s). of Interest: ci Have you attended cr meeting of this . Have you served on, interviewed, or applied bod ? for this body previously? ,.�,� L''J YES _ ❑ N:O ❑ YES 7N 0 FEE 18 '03.15:00 Page 1 7617 77A dS�,s9 n rcLa.Luma /u 1­1 /8 po.3 Present Employer. Job Title: Previous Governmental "Bodies /Elective 'O,ffices` you have served; Position /Office "Held and Dates: Fr 0 4 i!. f - cam, Civicor charitable Or 9 anization,to which you have belonged, Posijion /office Held, ' and Bates S r t % (Y-c:� 6 N' C. d) I Special Interests /Hobbies/7 r 1 �c I A College,. Professional, VocationdSchoois Attended (Mdjor Subject, Dates, Degree /Date:. • • 0 Page 2 FED 18 1 03 15: -1�1 r% rt-i­jj 4 Special Awdrds or'R6cqgn'itjon Re"beived.- C1 07 4 D c! (-I b, 1 W3'q cc) Of cG C, e-cp -S i 7 C Please state reasons why yo 'u to beco I me.;a member of this goard, Corhmi commission, including What. ttee br specific objectivbs would be working Toward as a member of. this'adv=, bddX: 7: u n Cp Cp 6 U -0 J 'Sk, 0 .4 76 Is there -any, other informatibh.tha ;.You. -feel Would be usefu4 to the C* revi6wi Ity Council in 22 aEpjlcation?. Are YOU. associdted With any Orgdnization/Employment that might. be deemed a confflo ,t of fhtbregt - you es f appoi nted ,for. r d uti es -i o nted to: thi ❑ YEs ErN N • If yes, please: state .name of Organ ization/E mploymeh t: FEB ie 03 15:o1 Page 3 707 77e 4554 Par.P MA '"'-'~=--f Z) Z) -t p'o ' City policy directs, all appointed, qdvisory body members not to vbfe'on, matters where th,ere a'potenti conflict of interest'. Would you be willing'toabstain from voting if such a conflict atises? F YES El IN 0 How did ybu'h6ar about this opening? b. Applicant's 6 —ghatUte ''Date Revised JuneO,20O2 ` - I FEE IB '03 151:iOl Page 0 0 0 r,cu I u11 uc:c(p G Glerk Hetaluma' 707 - 778 - 4554 - p.6 �ALU w City - of Petaluma, California - SUPPI'e nenfia Questionnaire For r85a Planning Commission Candidates Please return Completed questionnaire to the Office of the City Clerk 1 ]English Street Petaluma, CA 94952 Name: Home address, City, State, Zip: s - r t- CE T Home Phone: Work Phone: 70,7- - I'-6 r7 7� - Please print or type your answers to the followin submit oddit/ona/ sheets;. if necessary, to co - nplete Youreanswersand submit to the City Clerk's Office, You may Have you attended any of the following meetings? Planning Commission Orientation Session ❑YESO Date:: Planning Commission Meefing fES ❑ NO Date, What do you think ualifies 9 you to serve on the Planning Commission? ell v Page 1 �.. I Ua uc:CIV amity L1erK Petaluma 707 -778 -4554 p,7 What do you see as b theest solutions , both long ond.short term, for economic developn�enf:. in Petaluma? C.L t Irnagirie yourself as a Visitor to Petaluma. What do you see physically, econornica!!y, and environmentally as yo walk around town? The General Plan :(Plan) is the guiding document and vision for then City. How would you interpret the, policies and goals articulated in the- plan? How flexible would you b and would X60 feel core fortoble: approving specific land uses allowed in the Plan, 4Z z. 1 6 Paget _„ "� . a'�J • ic, n rccaiuma /U' / -'!' /d - 9554 P. B Petauma since 1972 `' and an Urban Gr owth Boun f the development .process in The ' rowth • mana ement. ;s; stern has been an elern'ent o dory was _.adopted in 1998 to control the physical growth of Petaluma With :,these two major policies in mind; and. given the pressure for ongoing growth during the next decade or so would ou romote to rotect t ,what two or three policies and programs Y P he historic, cultural and phy sic ' h sical aspects of Petalurho? How would you address current and future flooding issues - for _Petaluma? U How would ya:u ad current and future traffic congestion in Petaluma? 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Name: Terry Kosewic p, L 826 D Street r Dome Phone: 707.762:0602 Work Phone: 707.778.3500 707 -762 -0602 707- 7.78 -3500 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. Have you attended any of the following meetings? X858 vr`.. 2" YES ❑ NO City of Petaluma, - Calif6rnia Supplemental Questionnaire For Planning Commission Candidates Please ref Fum Rmmnleferl niji— finnnnira to fha nffir•c of +h.= r'i +v r'Icrkr 1 1 Pnt-dick C +rco+ Pc +rillIrnrr r , A OAOS'). Name: Terry Kosewic Home address, City, State, Zip.: 826 D Street Petaluma, Ca. 94952 Dome Phone: 707.762:0602 Work Phone: 707.778.3500 707 -762 -0602 707- 7.78 -3500 Please print or type your answers to the following questions and submit to the City Clerk's Office. You may submit additional sheets, if necessary, to complete your answers. Have you attended any of the following meetings? Planning Commission Orientation Session 2" YES ❑ NO Date: Don't Remember Planning Commission Meeting RYES 0 NO Date: Don't Remember What do you think qualifies you to serve on the Planning Commission? My greatest qualification is that I am a Concerned Resident of Petaluma. What sets me apart -from other concerned citizens is my 25 -year history of continuous involvement. I joined Heritage Homes of Petaluma in 1978, when I was commuting• to .San Francisco everyday. I worked. on the 198,0 House tour committee, was elected to the board, and served as president of Heritage Homes from July 1981 to July 1983. As. president, I attended meetings of the downtown association:in discussing parking lots, and contributed to the forming of the first Butter & Eggs Day parade. I have been a Heritage Homes Board Member 12 of the last 25 years. I was involved with the proper planning concerns of the La Cumbra (Victoria) project in West Petaluma, which led to my involvement in the award wining 1987 Petaluma General Plan U date as a Transportation Committee Member. Iran for City . 10 - Page 1 Council in "1990, 1994 and 1996. I :served on SPARC.from - January 1991 to July 1997, and my 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. have been in the construction trade for over 33 years. I have had the experience of working for many businesses, as well as ruining my own. I feel the City is like a business. One must have vision, commitment, courage to fight for what is right, the wisdom to admit when you are wrong, and the ability to change direction if you make a mistake. I also believe in personal property rights, feel it is important to be courteous,. have commonsense, and not micro manage planning projects. What do you see as the -best.soiutions, both long and short term, for economic development in Petal The immediate short -term 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 permit is needed, there is still a 4 =5 week wait. - Both Planning and SPARC seem to think nothing of bringing an applicant back for further review of recommended changes without hiving them clear guidelines as to the changes they want. For the long term, I support the Chamber of Commerce's Nfission Statement: "Support and improve a healthy business community in order -to enhance the quality of life in the greater Petaluma area ". imagine yourself as a visitor to Petaluma. What do you see physically, economically, and I enVironmentally as you walk- around' 'own? s I drive into Petaluma during the daytime, l can't help but notice all the trees. From the freeway I can see more green than houses or .roads. The next thing I notice is the tall spires of the churches and tall silos of the grain elevators.. This shows our historic relationship to God and agriculture.' Then, as I drive down the Boulevard, I see a beautiful Old. City with an important downtown core. The Downtown and its history is what makes Petaluma different than a city like Rohnert Park. The Downtown needs to be protected and. embraced to be kept alive. It is Petaluma's focal point. I also see a low residential and commercial vacancy.rate, whch,shows us that Petaluma is a desirable place to live and work. Petaluma is no, longer the bedroom community it once was, but.now is almost a fully self sustaining economy of M- Tech, small to medium sized manufacturing, a large service industry, and a fair amount of retail. Petalurm needs to promote Itself as "business friendly", encourage more incubator styie office/ commercial buildings while deftly continuing to permit larger scale office /w,arehouse lexes. The' General Pian vP an) is the guiding document and vision for the City. Flow would you interpret the policies and goals - articulated in the plan? Flow tieAbie would you be and would you feel comforfable not approving specific land uses allowed in the Plan? The old General Plan was assembled by staff, a consultant, and input from five fifteen- member citizen committees. This plan is so complete because it is heavily based in residents' opinions, needs, Likes, and dislikes. I view the guidelines and any other specific policy direction given it by the City Council, as the foundation that the, planning commission needs to follow. The General Plan goes t eyond simple "land use," and attempts to maintain the current quality of life. I believe that the neral Plan should be followed'as closely as possible, and if a proven problem arises from a rticular use that cannot oe mitigated, I believe The General Plan should ae interpreted in a more trictive rather than in a liberal manner. As a member of the trans ortation subcommittee, I Page 2 What infill policies do you think should be adopted in light of the Urban Growth Boundary passed by the voters? Proper planning of multistory opportunities; mixed use commercial/ residential. buildings; "granny, units"; and access to all that the code allows Signature Date Revised June 3.2OO2 Page 0 ` 0, w Page 1 Present`Employe�: Civic or Cnaritabl --pr.ganizarion to wnrcn yQU nave gerongea, rostnon wrrI nei,a, and .Da #es S` ecial Interests /Hobbi,es/Talents ✓� �.�?'G�''�' �t'-��`�. -�' � --✓Q�S �. 0 � �d�GC�.0 i�r�� c=am:. �✓� %sTG " GAA-� I.LA`zf =5 5 G ✓vLff7t �"��.J / �� l�rltLa� �CCt�GvOGjJ CoFlege, Professional, Vocationali Schools At lentled (Mqi& Subject, .Dates, Deg ree % Page 2 • • A-6 7 C' es '.:Ple.ase state. reasons Why you want to,'b,&.c6 ;committed-or, i: n6. �Whditspeci specif o bject i ves C 6 rii �n i ' n 'Includ'. f ' -- .; ki Cls: a e-wo,r-.. incildward 0 u, wou b -a Y -07 . r.,.bf this' 'd!.V'f.l.sor-,:, W . 5:5 Li C-s Aj j e "t. t - punc :ls:th re ' ' u d. uJ , n, re -a p rc h on !v jew. U :. : cRi ,,.,i.n yp r iu v Lj.- �.::Are you ! . with any Organization /Em:pl 'that migh: t b e deeme . a conflict of m:terest gin:: erformin our dudes if c cinted''to - :pdti th isj' ' ; t ion,o). YES ❑ NO es pl ease :; i�n eo� p� f* b I vm T, y I s na ,rg:qniZa ion', mp,p P! 6D rl - 771 - �� 10 0 4 4 CV A�JL K Page 3 City policy directs dhl apporntetl, advisory body members not to vote on'maffers where there exists �a potential ;conflict of,interest Would °you be willing to absia in from voting i,f such a conflict arises? YES NO How did' you hear about this openrng? Applicdn'tJ 's Si natuPe Date xx mease return compierec questionnaire to me c)rr/c.9 or the City Clerk, 7 7 Enplish Street; Patcluma, CA 94952 0 .Planning Commis 19 YE ❑ NO Date: s W,hcitd6 . v . 6Li!think qp6i'ifi&t!vo ser ve in s eo 7 C7 Vf V� , T 7? Page 1 What do ou see as the best solutions, both Long an short ferrn, for econorri;c development y 2, �1evG r�r- C°" �Pv f v C? r2t- is" C�i. t so�- �5' :L•� 4o"v d- p 7� A7'L `0Z,9 '` ft a s d � �'�. � L / ,� Sr u>�✓ j v`iSdrlGaT M A7,A - y - iln i 5 Lr sj/Lre'fS d l a �z � r�. t - G n. tt � c .A Gc , -F/'• l iimagine. yoursL. as:; a visitor fio Pefialum i 1Nhat do you see physically; economically; and l: envi on►rm:entall a , ,.ou walk airou,n-. town l ? -mac e 7 y'� l s�t�i. � tlGc JFJ.�rI� w441Q � ✓Cc/'� �.i /vlCi'� ,�[J� ``V�./ / _ "• L uJ 6 ' cc' y JYJ L ,IY�'t L-t/ cGJ f} % I C'� C� 1 1Z' rZ s c� i_ !►i�s� Tie c�ar�.0 �%f" ✓,. Z ®134'Jt?' A a Z. it n� L zu r�Of-e- xi 4 The :;General Pian (PPan3' is the gu(ding document °and ;:vision for ahe City IHow would you, interpret ;the policies and goals articulated : 'n the plan? How flexible. wou d you be' and.' W. you feel com #ortable not a rouin; s ;ecific.1d es rn:;;the;Pl ®n ?. ed1'7 �• Ga ry' - Gc� /�t� G"'.Y�L.P�✓/i�Gii?'7rs✓t� �7�tt�'G i f�'L 'i�' �� C'�•fi --�f /'d'1 � �-7` ��� -> �}'L- , - �jodD wage The` growth management system 'has been "an., of th'e development process in; Petaluma since 1972, and an Urbgn Growth' Boundary .was b , .opfied in 1998 .to : control :the hysical growth. of Petaluma:. Wrtfi these two mayor policies in rnind, ai d giveilhe. pressure or ongoing -growth ,during the. next decode so, what:: #wo or three pokici.es and programs would youi pro.rnote:to Orotect-the historic, cuff ral; gnd.;ph,ysical,aspects of Petal.urh . � �',•� � � %���� r• v� � i v' �� � � c.,'�' � �� ✓i7 �G- G°�3- /� r��c' s a. C_ 1 7 L-iG /I'►J` 5 : 5��. � C�,:%S rc� 2` O,� � � '� � �£r� j�vG: ��C ��.v� 7 �..5 ftL , C a 1�G ;c. ►�: iG Lr'cTl�tiyt 55��,� App /SnLiCy. 1 = 4 =5 1 1 L . How would you address. currenfi and ,future • for Petaluma? C t). 1�`TGe.2 , �J �' .� �' Sc C -./� . D � �'1��.�v G- S�n�. •�E i���L.�fj�.dl� -s i�LL�� How would you :address'eurrent an.d'future'ttdffic,:congestion mPetaluma. ?:. . . 7Z7) EGG f}'d�Z X 074 iJ 5� y its 1'e ,SSIl3 e s. - rte' ✓ vs d /° . G-f �r J lzrTj+ �l� vd1�'7 c_ Page 3 What infill ;policies 'c!o you think should be .adopted. in light :of the_ Urban Growth Boundary i': ,; assed b -Jhe.yote:rs? � � � G: � C �fY7 -� rz•�5 2` w.�/u� �:y a � ��. il�' L�� c�c� S h 'Fie 5 . �_ fit �G<:v 2.��� SJ°ir� �dc. ✓ �57' C �j"�Nt �S J �c "� �� G � C �✓ J � � � i+� L��'f dz- //� G Gt`/ S r� J �G.d,� c�.. ' fib G.cadv� �, �� � l,' �' a w �ar �'o,v s [y - p s' V � �+ 7 G (JU f� � vZ• E� c7�..� L .�.7Y / ✓TJ G� r7. E SL L �1.{,V� 1.JJ i/Y i.�Ca.�.' p c v <Z /��,s• Signature : Date Revised June 3, 2002 1 'WY e' �'i��oi� d ) 0 7 sv !Yy I - C,�L�r' 0 .r UJ i! U y_ ieJL�S r ✓ A7i SSio�rtil . Page 4 • instructions: Use this o to; CA . to serve on any of the City of Petaluma, California's Boards, Commissions, or Committees. Please fill out the form completely. If a question does not 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, Name:` Home Phdne (It appginta do you want this number to be available to the. bli ne 14 '5 ❑ YES :e NO. 710 7 778 '75 0 Page 1 Present Employer Previous Govemmeratal Botlies Elective Offices you; have °served, Posftior %Office Held and `;Dates _ )peC.Id Interes s' Mobbi, - A61ents = - -- _. - -- -- - -- . . Famdq life, Farm arimals, Architecture C Pesign, planning, AutoCAP' Golf, Coife'ge, Professional, Vocation aLSchools Attentled'( �` apr Subject; Dafies, ':Degree /D'ate)'= , Los An el Valle C .. _ _.... _.. _.... q � ollege, US,C, School of .Architecture, Santa f:osa J,C C A.itoCAl?) , Page 2 * Sp6diall Awards or:` 'Recogn , R6 Ceived Licensed California Architect (C-5920) and General Contractor C 131 201-956), former Poard Member, American k5tifuL- of Architect5, San Fernando Valleq Chapter, recipient of "20 Year Award' in recognition of Pe5icr �xcellence 1997, "Award of Merit'' 198-4 for the Park f eclonq Office 13uIlclinci, Architectural work has been published in Arts & Architecture Magazine, Architectural PecorJ CPecord House Award) , House & Home Magazine, lauch & Wohnen Magazine, Switzerland, Pouw Magazine, House & Garden and House 13cautiful, Inclusion in "Modernism Fedj5covereJ'' 6q Fierluicli & Julu5 5hulman, P l ease Sfdfe reasons hk. 6.ar .:C ' :;W.y:y0u- Want & b E �. p :,Or u ihg'.�' 't bu e rd.: as JIM imism6fi-�� h d'i" 4 "a" specific U.W. working objectifies owcii :.a, m - :bbd m dr of this adVisbty Mq wife, Susan and i have made cur home Inere, We respect the form life FAqIe and we have quite an assortment of live stock ourselves now, I also appreciate the architectural lh!5torH althi5 area and I respect the uniqueness of the C4 of FaLolla, I have devoted mu profc5,5ional life to architecture and think that I have 5ornethinq to contribut-, to this cornmunitq and the planninq proc:655, • E Page 3 Revised June 3, 2002 • Page 4 Cite of Petaluma, California Joseph J Failla AA 5upplemental Questionnaire For Planninq Commission Candidates 07/07/02 City of Petaluma have an appreclatlon for "arts and crafts" expression found In many buildings in 5onoma County, LONG &'SHORT TERO ...'Economic Development in Petaluma: '(he °City of Petaluma is very unique In that there are two Fetalumas West Petaluma separated by a freeway from, the'Fast Petaluma Fast Petaluma: Continued development of tele -communications, light industrial, academia, continued development of 5anta Rosa J,C Campus, Expansion of Kaiser facilltles, communtty airport expansion, hotef development. 5upport of golfinq Interests. • Page I of 4 Petaluma, CA, 94952 QUALIFICATIONS TO SERVE ON THE PLANNING COMMISSION Licensed California Architect (C-5920) and' General Contractor ( 131 201-956) , former Board Member, American Institute of Architects, 5an Fernando Valleii Chapter, recipient of '' 20'Year Award" in recognition of Pesign Excellence 1997, "Award of Merit'' 1954 for the Park pegency Office Building, Architectural work has been published in Arts &_ Architecture - Magazine, Architectural p cord ( pecord House Award) , House & Home Magazine; 13auen & Wohnen Magazine, Switzerland, Pouw Magazine, House & Garden and House Beautiful Inclusion in "Modernism Rediscovered" by Fierluigi & Julus 5hulman Mu wife, Suzanne and _I have made our home here We respect the farm life stole and we have quite an assortment of live stock ourselves nova. I also appreciate the architectural history of this area and I respect the uniciueness of the City of Petaluma I have devoted my professional life to architecture and think that I have somethinq.to contribute to this community and the planning process. My office is located in Petaluma C on a 5 acre farm) . I've been here- for a little over one year, after practicinq in the dos Angeles area, I was with Carl Ma5ton FAIA when he was the archltect for the 5chool of Environmental benign at Cal Poly Pomona and on the Planninq,Commission with the Clty of Los Angeles, have an appreclatlon for "arts and crafts" expression found In many buildings in 5onoma County, LONG &'SHORT TERO ...'Economic Development in Petaluma: '(he °City of Petaluma is very unique In that there are two Fetalumas West Petaluma separated by a freeway from, the'Fast Petaluma Fast Petaluma: Continued development of tele -communications, light industrial, academia, continued development of 5anta Rosa J,C Campus, Expansion of Kaiser facilltles, communtty airport expansion, hotef development. 5upport of golfinq Interests. • Page I of 4 Cite of Petaluma, California Joseph J, Eailla AIA 5upplemental Questionnaire For Planninq Commission Candidates West Petaluma; encouragement of historic preservation, provide incentives to improve existinq properties, both commercial and residential, Pncouragement of in -fill development in a historic sensitive manner ( I do not mean to simply copinq the past, but to be. influenced by past historic design and to be Influence by the agricultural nature of Petaluma) Pncouragement of the development in and around the old rail road station and the waterways For the short term, I would suggest expanding the " Parmers Market" and make it a permanent development, includinq specialty eatinq booths, permanent fruit, meat and food stands, outdoor eating areas covered .by colorful isculptural awninq structures , This would further enhance. Petaluma as a visitors center and a destination for visitors AS VISITOR TO PETALUMA: There Is no "There There" ! . McNair's I a great place to visit, it has character, good food, and drinks, Then there Is the water front but it hasn't been taken advantage of, The .grain elevators area . wonderful historic counterpoints could something be. develop around and/ or in con)unction with them? Pail roads, rail terminals are always a great attraction, Is there a consideration to fink Petaluma with 5an Pafael and/ or Santa l:osa by waq of rails? Petaluma is the gate way to l3odega 1 ay, A wondrous scenic drive through, dairy farms,. The manii older homes in Petaluma that draw visitors and are very important to persevere as well as the commercial buildings C, including those associated with the past "chicken industry" )., The beautiful Carniege L the old ( and new) Post Office, There are mane architectural homes ( old and recent) that need to be recognized and protected, GENERAL PLAN: I'm aware that California communities enact requlations ( that the courts have deemed this to be an appropriate local, government function) for design review of development, ' includinq architectural standards and planninq controls. That the "intent" of these controls Is to assure that the appearance of developments will be compatible and ,harmonious with the use and enAment of surrounding properties, This heavy!re5pon5lbiI1ty falls on citizens that have some appreciation of art, architecture, the city's history, Mopefullt there is some sensltivitq for the developers whose aspirations and personal commitment are to be benefit to the City of Petaluma. I recently was evolved with a townhouse project, in the 1 ay Area. An earlier scheme had been presented to the benign I:eview Board` C bq a previous builder and their architect) and was approved fhe building was well delineated However, the site use mduded asphalt paved, open parkin, with car shelters for one half of the autos the net result was that of a nicely del ineated two story bulldinq with a ''used car lot ''. in front of it with minimum landscapinq % Illustrates that the ,design review board so concentrated on details.of sidino,, trim and window type, but completely ignored a poorly designed site plan and the neighborhood would have. suffered, Page 2 of 4 C4 of Petaluma, California Joseph J. paella AA Supplemental Questionnaire For Planning Commission Candidates • GROWTH MANAGEMENT: Not long aqo, I was invited (along with mane other architects) to participate in a brain storminq session to provide ideas for development of the Cry of 5an Rafael, This study sought out a time period of 20 years, This attracted some very talented architects, Five study locations were selected, two groups were formed for each location, includinq city planning staff members This was conducted over two days, a week apart The experience was very rewardinq and some great ideas come from this procedure, The population projected Increase for Petaluma by the year 2020 is a 227. (11,800) , a total of 66,300, A large part of this increase is based on retaining and attracting new high technology businesses. 5ome growth rate improves the ability of the City to plan for services and facilities and to focus on needed infrastructure maintenance and Improvements in older parts of the city, On the periphery of the City of Petaluma lays adjacent saes that should be consider to be annex, Hopefully to be develop with medium Income housing, that is housing for "workinq families" on larger (10,000 to 15,000 sq, ft, lots, 3 to 4 bedroom homes, up to 3,000 sq, ft. in floor area The lack of • sites for new development In the Cities of 5an 1&ael and Navato are pressurinq the development for higher density to meet the housinq demand of attached units and apartments. I would not encourage high density development for' City of Petaluma, but would encourage more of single family dwellings reflectinq an architectural influence from both the agriculture and/ or the historic past of Petaluma, Now, havinq said that, I would do everything possible to encourage maintaininq and / or altering ( with sensitivity) existing homes, especially those of obvious architectural or historical significance, Fach new home owner, has their own style of living and requirements which will somewhat alter the existinq structures, This is especially true for new buildings in existinq neighborhoods, However, each architectural succeeding generation should be able to express Its design philosophy with opportunities wherever they present themselves, The challenge, ( from planning) I think, is to bring abort the best architectural scheme, ( site use, function and design) not by tellinq a developer what Item specifically to use but by setting up loose guide lines. The question is: not one of restraining ( the municipality fees Is sufficient) but how can we induce the best project, Of course I would encourage new construction to blend in with its neighbors, but again, I would entertain acceptance of a project of the highest architectural standards but not necessarilu of "period" ancestry, Maybe this new buddinq In the future would be looked upon as a historical significantstructure representing this time period! • Page 3 of 4 C4 of Petaluma, California Joseph J, Eailla AA Supplemental Questionnaire For f Ianninq Commission Candidates FLOODING ISSUES FOR PETALUMA I do not have , enough knowledge and experience Ito comment on this I certainly would aquatint.myself as early as possible with these issues. CURRENT AND FUTURE TRAFFIC CO Currerd , I would suggest repairing the Future traffic schemes are effected by the that effects the traffic pattern and park TION ark- TION IN PETALUMA and f llinq in the pot holes, of land If you develop a large enough area, then INFILL POLICIES I look upon infill development as an opportunity f'7r young aspirinq developers, I'm. old enough to appreciate, workinq with younq* entrepreneurs with. littic'! financial means but eagerness to build, It takes this youth to,put up with all the municipalitq procedures and r, . It is man's desire to build; To leave a legacq, A city that stands still will soon decay and will become blighted; You can see some,. of thin. harIpeninq in Petaluma, Sincerely, Joseph J. p illa AIA • • Page 4 of 4 �h�a -rte, JuL 2002 CIrr talurna, California 'im .A ° Sion and Committee Application T! • Home Address, City,,S and Zip Coder 40 Mission Drive Petaluma, 94952 Home Phone: (707) 763 -1646 Make available to` public: NO Work Phone: None E -Mail: Mary 2S7Zcs.com Make available to public: YES FAX: None Are you a registered voter in Petaluma: YES: XX 1965 -86 and 1996 to Present Board(s), C ommittee(s) of Interest: Pla nning Commission Have you attended a meeting of this body? NO -Not since. 1983 I have attended council meetings, the series of public workshops on the General Plan, and workshops on the Water Street.improvement project. Have you served on, interviewed, or applied for this 'body previously? YES - Served 1977 -83 Present Employer. Retired Job Title: None Previous Governmental B odies/Elective Offices you. have served, Position Office Held and Dates: • West Sacramento Housing Development Corporation, Board of Directors,, Member, 1994 -2000 • California Association of Enterprise Zones, Chair /Secretary 1990 -93 • Petaluma Planning Commission, Chair 198243 and member, July 1977 -1983 • Site Plan and Architectural Review Committee (SPARC), city representative, 1980 -81 • Growth Management Committee, review and ranking, during PPC term • Petaluma Unified School District, Chair, member, Chair Tax Election Revenue Committee, Growth. Management of residential development committee, 1973 -1977 Civic or Charitable Organization to which you have belonged, PositionlO ice 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 Specie InterestOHobbies /Talents: Art history, reading, exercise, museums, theatre; travel College, professional, Vocational Schools Attended' (Major'Subjecct,Date& Degree/Date): National Development Council, E'cononiic Development Finance Professional, Finance, 1,991 Sonoma.State University, Environment Studies and P lanner , BA 1983 -86 Santa Rosa Junior College, Business 1970;83, AA, 1983 City Policy directs all appointed,advisory body members not to vote on flatters Where there ezists a potential conflict of;interest. 'Would you be willing to abstain from voting if such a conflict arises? YS XXX How did you hear about this opening? Newspaper articles- and notice, from:City Clerk's office. Applicants Sighature: L a Date: • City of Petaluma, California Supplemental Questionnaire for planning Commission Candidates Name: Mary Shearer 40 Mission Drive, Petaluma, CA 94952 Home Phone: (707) 763 -1646 Work Phone: None Have you attended any of the following meetings? Planning Commission Orientation Session: Yes XX Date: When a member of the Commission Planning Commission Meetings: Yes - XX While a member 1977 -1983 What do you think qualifies you to serve on the Planning Commission? I believe my experiences and residency in Petaluma. since 1964 (with a 14 year intermission in the Sacramento area) and the activities listed below provide a well - rounded background to serve on the City P lanning Commission. I have been active in governmental bodies, commissions, boards since 1973 to 2000 in • Petaluma and in West Sacramento. Petaluma. School District (1973-77) as Chairperson, Trustee, Chair Tax Revenue Election Committee, and Growth Management's residential allotment committee. On Petaluma's Planning Commission (1977- 1983), serving as Chair, Member and city Representative on"SPARC (1980 -81). My education and fellowship focused on planning and, economic development. In 1986 I received a BA from Sonoma State University in Urban Studies and Environmental Science. In Sacramento (1986 -87) I was awarded. an Executive .Fellowship.Program appointment in the Center for California Studies (through the Governor's office). During the fellowship I worked for the State Department of Commerce on Enterprise Zone Programs to stimulate economic development and provide jobs for the unemployed. In West Sacramento (1988 -2000) I was employed by the Redevelopment Agency in their Enterprise Zone. Program and later as an .Affordable Housing. Program Manager for the city's CDBG program. During that time I was President of the CA Association of Enterprise Zones and the city's representative on the newly formed West Sacramento Housing_Development..Cor -poratiorL What do you see as the best solutions, both long and short term, for economic development in Petaluma? Long Term Economic Development • Continue to strive for a balanced development so that the city does not become a one industry town or bedroom community. • Continue infill development that does not create an increased flood risk. • • Continue to develop mixed use development (commercial and residential) in urban areas. • Continue to work on solving cross -town connections. • Preserve the historic downtown and surrounding areas. • Repair roadways: develop a financing plan and a schedule ofwork Present the plan along with other budget priorities to the community, indicate trade -offs. • Continue to pursue the Wetlands /wastewater treatment plan for the Lakeville site. Short Term Economic Development • Complete and adopt a revised General Plan. . • Complete and adopt the Central Petaluma Specific Plan • Support the business community in its efforts for a safe and.clean downtown. • Select a site for a community theatre /entertainment center. Allow for other commercial activities within walking distance. Select recreational-activities that create funds for the city or are -selfsupporting. • Promote groupings of commerce or industry -that support one anther's operations or compliment them Imagine yourself as a visitor to Petaluma.- What do you see physically., economically, and environmentally as you walk around town ie n r Physically ,I see charming central . city, historical structures, a river, v ver, a an ty � of housing types; walking paths 'along s xeasri beds; small neighborhood parks, schools with playgrounds, small businesses and handsome industrial parks. No heavy dirty industries. A modest number of "department stores" for consumer goods. Economically Mostly' small shops, many antique stores, some discount.stores, hardware stores, clothing stores. and . a selection of restaurants with increasing ethnic diversity. A . selection of attractive business parks a company would be proud to locate within. Relatively, few storefronts are vacant. Environmentally The river is becoming.,a big plus,and development is now facing the river. Stream or run -off paths through developments have been developed as strip parks, and appear to be well used by families and individuals. Traffic.is increasing causIng congestion and. air quality is diminishing. 1 see little use of bikes, many empty buses. Parkways with trees, such as Sonoma Mountain Parkway, create an attractive north/south connector.- -P-arks -and dog runs are well used and appear clean.__. The General flan is the guiding, document and vision for the city. How would you interpret the policies' and. goals articulated in, the How flexible would you be and would you feel comfortable not approving specific land uses allowed in the. Plan? • 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 particular proposal would forward: The current planning document is under revision and has had a great deal of 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 for what 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 amore extensive impact report, or the specific use may be conditional The growth management, system has been an element of the development process in Petaluma since 1972, and an Urban Growth Boundary was. adopted in 1998 to control the physical growth of Petaluma. With these two major policies in mind, and given the pressure for ongoing growth during the next decade or so, what two or three policies and programs would you promote to protect the historic, cultural, and physical aspects ofPetaluma? 1. Promote infill of residential, commercial and industrial land. 2. Encourage mixed use development where allowed. 3. Increase density of development to allow multiple stories when it does not impact on adjacent residences. 4. Analyze use of growth allocations 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? 5. Review zoning to consider increased density in specific areas. 6. Uphold guidelines for historic districts including additions or rehabilitations or new construction in historic areas. 7. Encourage the reuse of historic structures throughout the city by relaxing some building standards such as parking or setbacks, (those not affecting. public safety). How would you address current and future flooding issues for Petaluma? Respect current floodway and floodplain designations. Do not allow upstream .development to adversely impact the downstream flood improvements and the neighboring businesses and residents. If uses are located in these areas, consider recreational uses that can flood in winter and provide recreational opportunities when dry. How would you address current and future - traffic congestion in Petaluma? • The city is working on the E. Washington 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 MIR policies do you think should be adopted in light o the Urban Growth Boundary passed by the voters? Residential: consider reduced street standards if the street/or driveway serves only the new dwellings. Consider : additional multifamily zoning with three stories if appropriate for the area. Require small parks for residents in densely zoned districts. Commercialdindustrial: Allow multistory buildings in the ban center, allow fornew uses in old buildings the city wants to preserve including mixed uses. Allow annexes to existing historical buildings, additional. stories to new or existing buildings. Relax the codes on setbacks and parking. The city may find it necessary to build (or require) parking structures to accommodate the increased density. Look for ways that - parking can be shared by daytime users and ni ghttim e users. (For example theaters and restaurants with shops.) Signature: � Date: U • •