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RESOLUTION 2021 -01
CITY OF PETALUMA
HISTORIC AND CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE
APPROVING HISTORIC SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR
EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS TO THE REAR FACADE OF THE EXISTING BUILDING
LOCATED AT 215 NORTH WATER STREET WITHIN THE HISTORIC DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
APN: 006-284-040; -041
FILE NO: PLSR-20-0017
WHEREAS, Toby Morris of Kerman Morris Architects, on behalf of property owner Tim Brown,
submitted an application for Historic Site Plan and Architectural Review approval for the rehabilitation of
a North Water Street fagade, minor exterior site improvements, and installation of new stairs and landing
at 215 North Water Street (APN 006-284-040; -041) ("Project"); and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021, the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee (HCPC)
considered a staff report analyzing the application, including the California Environmental Quality Act
("CEQA") determination included therein; and
WHEREAS, on February 9, 2021, the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee held a duly
noticed public hearing to consider the application, at which time all persons interested had the
opportunity to be heard; and,
WHEREAS, public notice of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee's review of the project
was published in the Argus Courier and mailed to property owners and occupants within 1,000 feet of the
Project site, all in compliance with state and local law; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing sign was posted on site at least 17 days prior to the Planning
Commission meeting, consistent with the City Council Resolution No. 18-107; and
WHEREAS, the applicant held a neighborhood meeting on January 23, 2021 consistent with the
requirements of City Council Resolution No. 18-107.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee of the City
of Petaluma as follows:
A. The foregoing recitals are declared to be true and correct and incorporated and are incorporated
into this resolution as findings of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee.
B. Based on the staff report, staff presentation, comments received and the public hearing, the Historic
and Cultural Preservation Committee makes the following findings based on substantial evidence in
the record:
California Environmental Quality Act
1. The Project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA),
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities) which applies to the exterior
alterations of existing buildings, and §15331 (Historic Resources) which applies to the rehabilitation
of a historic resource in a manner consistent with the standards outlined by the Secretary of the
Interior.The project also does not trigger any of the exceptions to the exemption outlined in CEQA
Guidelines §15300.2.
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General Plan
2. The Project is consistent with the General Plan 2025 Mixed Use (MU) land use designation in that
the MU classification includes a combination of uses including residential and commercial. The
project site is located within the Central Petaluma Specific Plan subarea of the General Plan,
which serves as a bridge the eastern and western portions of the city while focusing on the
riverfront as both an amenity and linkage.
3. The Project is, for the reasons discussed in the February 9, 2021 HCPC staff report, consistent with
the following General Plan policies:
Policy 1-P-7 Encourage flexibility in building form and in the nature of activities to allow
for innovation and the ability to change over time.
Policy 1-P-12 Encourage reuse of under-utilized sites along East Washington Street and
Petaluma Boulevard as multi-use residential/commercial corridors, allowing
ground-floor retail and residential and/or commercial/office uses on upper
floors.
Policy 1-P-13 Maintain Downtown as the City's geographic and symbolic center and a
focus of commercial and cultural activities.
Policy 2-P-3 Maintain landmarks and aspects of Petaluma's heritage that foster its
unique identity.
Policy 3-P-1 Protect historic and archaeological resources for the aesthetic, cultural,
educational, environmental, economic, and scientific contribution they
make to maintaining and enhancing Petaluma's character, identity and
quality of life.
Central Petaluma Specific Plan
4. The Project is, for the reasons discussed in the February 9, 2021 HCPC staff report, consistent with
the following Central Petaluma Specific Plan policies:
Land Use Goals, Policies and Objectives
Goal 1 Support existing viable uses, and provide for new uses that complement
and complete the urban fabric.
Goal 2 Provide for a mix of new uses.
Goal 3 Encourage intensification appropriate to the area's central location.
Goal 4 Encourage flexibility in building form and in the nature of activities to allow
for innovation and the ability to change over time.
Goal 5 Orient activities to the Petaluma River.
Policy 1.6 Encourage pedestrian oriented land use.
Community Design Goals, Policies and Objectives
Goal 1 Enhance Central Petaluma's identity and unique sense of place.
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Goal 3 Strengthen linkages to and along the river and to other districts of the City.
Goal 5 Establish a pedestrian scale within the public realm.
Historic Preservation Goals, Policies and Objectives
Goal 1 Protect, enhance, perpetuate, and adaptively reuse properties of historic
and architectural significance.
Policy 1.2 Maintain the status of the Petaluma Historic Commercial District as a district
listed in the National Register of Historic Places
Objective 2 Preserve the industrial and commercial complex of structures, including the
resources within the Petaluma Historic Commercial District.
Policy 2.1 Maintain the status of the Petaluma Historic Commercial District as a district
listed in the National Register of Historic Places.
River Access and Enhancement Plan
5. The Project is, for the reasons discussed in the February 9, 2021 HCPC staff report, consistent with
the following River Access and Enhancement Plan policies:
Objective 1 Fully capitalize on the existing dense urban activity and historic
architectural character along the river by emphasizing river orientation of
new and existing buildings, and pedestrian and boating activities at the
water's edge.
Objective 2 New development along the river should reflect existing industrial forms and
materials, and provide an active urban, pedestrian-oriented edge to the
historic downtown.
Policy 7 Respect the historic industrial development patterns and architecture of
this reach.
SmartCode Appendix A
6. The Project is consistent with all T-5 zoning district development standards, including but not limited
to, those concerning setbacks, building height, and lot coverage.
7. The Project is, for the reasons discussed in the February 9, 2021 HCPC staff report, consistent with
the Historic Resource Conservation and Preservation Standards of SmartCode Section 7.10.050.
Implementing Zoning Ordinance
8. Implementing Zoning Ordinance (IZO) §15.070(A)(2) (Standards for Review: Historic Districts) states,
in relevant part,
"The proposed work shall not adversely affect the exterior architectural characteristics or other
features of the property which is the subject of the application, nor adversely affect its
relationship in terms of harmony and appropriateness with its surroundings including
neighboring structures, nor adversely affect the character, or the historical, architectural, or
aesthetic interest or value of the district."
The Project is consistent with these standards since it would result in exterior changes that: (1)
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would be constructed using materials and architectural detailing appropriate for the architectural
style of the property, including the use of metal windows to replace wood windows, that are
deteriorated beyond repair, in the same the design, shape, size, as the original windows, (2)
implements architectural features that are appropriate for the District, such as an awning, a new
centered door opening, and two new window openings to contain five light clerestory windows,
(3) and does not destroy or alter the character defining features of the existing contributor to the
Petaluma Historic Commercial District, including the exposed brick and stone masonry at the east
fagade and four window openings at the basement and ground levels.
Petaluma Historic Commercial District Guidelines
9. The Project is, for the reasons discussed in the February 9, 2021 HCPC staff report, consistent with
the following Petaluma Historic Commercial District guidelines:
a. The Guidelines state that all proposed rehabilitations of buildings within the District shall be
done in accordance with the Secretary of Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, which are
included in the Guidelines as Appendix 2, along with recommendations on the materials that
should be used and methods to follow when rehabilitating historic buildings or proposing
physical additions. As discussed further below, the Project complies with the Secretary of
Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation.
b. As proposed, the Project alterations do not detract from the integrity of the existing buildings,
nor the overall architectural style conveyed throughout the district.The restoration of the east
fagade would improve the historic integrity of the building and its contribution to the district in
that the incremental changes over time that are incompatible with the historic fabric of the
building would be removed, and the fagade itself would be rehabilitated to support modern
commercial uses.
c. While the Guidelines consider the architectural style of a contributing building, they also
consider the visual character of the built form, focusing on the distinct physical aspects of the
building rather than its details. The visual character of a building includes the general aspects
of its setting, the shape of the building, its roof and roof features, projecting features, voids,
recesses, fenestration, and exterior materials. As proposed, the Project respects the visual
character of the existing building in that no changes in massing are proposed and projecting
elements such as stairs, a landing, and an awning would complement the existing massing in
scale and design.
d. The Guidelines provide a two-step process for successfully rehabilitating a historic commercial
building. Step 1 is to evaluate the existing storefront's construction materials, architectural
features, and the relationship of those features to the upper stories. Step 2 is examining the
storefront's physical condition to determine the extent and nature of work needed. The
Guidelines encourage these steps to be undertaken by a qualified professional, such as an
architectural historian. Accordingly, the applicant has provided a Current Conditions
Assessment and Standards Review, which was included as an attachment in the February 9,
2021 staff report. The Project would rehabilitate the rear fagade of the building such that it
would be a storefront to the North Water Street corridor using the Secretary of the Interior's
Rehabilitation Standards as recommended by the Guidelines.
e. The proposed black cloth awning on the east elevation is part of the storefront rehabilitation
and reflects a contemporary appearance while providing continuity with the style of the
building.The proposed awning is not a rehabilitated component of the Project, but is included
to add texture and emphasis on the otherwise flat wall and may be used to provide quick
visual identification consistent with the recommendations of the Guidelines.
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f. No new paint is provided on the rear fagade, as it would return to natural brick. The Project's
proposed color palette would be present in windows, doors, and surrounding features
including the proposed trash enclosure, fencing, planters, and concrete surroundings. Colors
selected reflect choices that unify the historic and contemporary building elements.The colors
are generally neutral, including natural materials such as dark anodized bronze on aluminum
and black doors. Removal of existing paint would expose the brick in natural color, with
accent provided by a black awning and black and bronze metal accents, including black
stairs and landing, black doors, and dark metal window divisions. The use of a neutral accent
color facilitates a successful rehabilitation from the existing incompatible color palate to a
historically appropriate palate.
g. The Guidelines encourage outdoor use areas where space is available to be developed
outside of the public right of way and pedestrian circulation.All fixtures, materials, and finishes
are to be compatible with the design of the primary use and character of the subject property.
The Project proposes 42-inch-tall fencing with rolling gates to open during operation, as well
as a seven-foot-tall trash enclosure, with surrounding landscaping to soften visual impacts.The
enclosed area would contain two patio areas proposed for use by two tenants of the
basement level suites. All improvements would be located within the property boundaries,
and as such, the proposed outdoor use areas are consistent with the Guidelines.
h. The Guidelines identify rear elevations as visually important, particularly where it faces the
Petaluma River. Improvements to rear fagades are encouraged to facilitate a second primary
entrance to customers who may park along Water Street.The Guidelines suggest that the rear
business areas be accessible and clear of clutter with storage areas out of sight and provide
a clean and well-maintained inviting atmosphere that welcomes customers. The Project
improves the Water Street fagade by rehabilitating the east elevation and incorporating a
patio frontage with direct access into the proposed restaurant space.
i. Existing water runoff pipes and other conduits currently located on the east fagade would be
internalized. Additionally, electrical meters would be relocated to the south elevation. These
changes are consistent with the Guidelines' intent to maintain the visual and architectural
integrity of the subject building, as these changes would preserve and increase visibility of the
exposed brick finish on the east fagade, noted by the 2021 Current Conditions Assessment and
Standards Review, which was included as an attachment in the February 9, 2021 staff report,
to be a character defining feature of the building.
Secretary of Interior's Standards and Guidelines
10. The Project is consistent with the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation and
Guidelines for Rehabilitating Historic Buildings, as follows:
a. The property would continue to be used for commercial uses, consistent with its historic
purpose and its relationship with the commerce significance of the District. The Project
complies with Standard 1.
b. The Project maintains the character defining features of the property and applies
appropriate materials, design, and construction techniques. As discussed in the 2021 Current
Conditions Assessment and Standards Review, which was included as an attachment in the
February 9, 2021 staff report, the Project would retain the building's rectangular form while
restoring the symmetric east elevation and does not alter the primary fagade on Petaluma
Boulevard North,where much of the character defining features of the building are located.
The rehabilitation of the rear fagade would preserve the integrity of the district,as the building
would retain its contributory status. The proposed work would remove incompatible
modifications to the rear fagade that were installed over time, preserve and restore the
exterior brick and stone, replace incompatible window modifications with appropriate
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industrial windows in existing openings, modify door openings to maintain symmetry, and
install two five-light clerestory windows to increase mezzanine-level natural light and therefore
the viable operability of the tenant space. Additionally, while existing deteriorated divided
light wood windows would be replaced with divided light steel and anodized aluminum
windows, the design, shape, size, and inset location of the replacement windows would
remain consistent with the original windows. Therefore, the Project complies with Standard 2.
c. The Project does not create a false sense of historical development. Rehabilitation and
restoration of windows, masonry,and doors on the east elevation would improve the fagade.
Two new proposed five-light clerestory metal windows and the proposed staircase with open
handrails reflect a contemporary design, differentiated from the original through their
materiality and aesthetic vernacular, while providing continuity in the historic character of
the building. The proposed patio would not include conjectural architectural features and
would not create a false sense of historic development. Therefore, the Project complies with
Standard 3.
d. The Project does not include significant changes to distinctive features of the building.
Alterations made to the east fagade of the building have not acquired historic significance
over time, as the prior modifications are incompatible with the historic character of the
building and the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation. These modifications
include the installation of paint on exposed brick, construction of an attached landing and
canopy covering a filled window opening, and the use of historically incompatible materials
for window replacements.Therefore, the Project complies with Standard 4.
e. The Project does not impact character defining features, finishes, and construction
techniques associated with the building along the primary west elevation. Where examples
of craftsmanship exist on the east elevation where work is proposed, such as the stone and
brick masonry and the arched window openings, would be preserved or replaced in-kind.
Additionally, the first level existing arched door opening at the top of the stairs would be
removed, as this feature is not associated with the building's period of significance or
identified as a character defining feature of storefront commercial architecture. Therefore,
the Project complies with Standard 5.
f. The proposal includes the restoration of the character defining exposed brick and stone
masonry on the east fagade. If materials are found deteriorated beyond repair during
rehabilitation, they would be replaced in-kind based on knowledge of the original material.
Original arched windows and basement door openings would be preserved and restored,
and the remaining 2 of 4 original wood-framed multi-light windows would likely be replaced
in-kind due to deterioration beyond repair. Finally, there are no original doors on the east
elevation and the staircase and landing are not original to the building.Therefore, the Project
complies with Standard 6.
g. The Project does not intend to cause damage to historic materials through chemical or
physical treatments. Removal of existing paint would use the gentlest means possible in
adherence to Preservation Brief 9:The Repair of Historic Wood Windows and Preservation Brief
10: Exterior Paint Problems on Historic Woodwork. Additionally, Project Plans date stamped
January 15, 2021 clarify that paint shall be removed using a low pressure chemical process,
failing mortar shall be repointed, and new bricks shall be matched in color and bond to
existing materials, consistent with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of
Historic Properties. Therefore, the Project complies with Standard 7.
h. Although the Project does not include any excavation, as conditioned, appropriate
measures to protect and preserve significant archeological resources would be taken in the
event that potentially significant prehistoric or historic archeological resources are
encountered during the course of ground disturbing activities.Therefore,the Project complies
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with Standard 8.
i. The proposed new construction at the east elevation is sufficiently differentiated from the old,
yet compatible relative to architectural style in that the scale, massing, and size of the new
features, including the awning, staircase, and outdoor patio at the rear of the building is
appropriate as it does not result in the destruction of historic features that characterize the
structure. The two proposed five light clerestory windows would remove existing historic
material at the east facade to increase mezzanine-level natural light and therefore the viable
operability of the tenant space for contemporary commercial use. Further, alterations would
restore a majority of the original east elevation.Therefore, the Project complies with Standard
9.
j. The rehabilitation would provide new and adjacent construction elements, including a patio
and landscape features that would not be physically connected to the building. As
described above, the stair replacement would be constructed using contemporary design
while providing continuity in the historic character of the building, noting that the staircase is
not original to the building. Therefore, the Project complies with Standard 10.
Site Plan and Architectural Review
11. As conditioned, the Project is consistent with the Site Plan and Architectural Review standards
stated in IZO §24.010, as follows:
a. The Project would use quality materials to ensure harmony and proportion of overall design
that is consistent with the surrounding neighborhood.This is achieved by rehabilitating existing
historic brick, repointing mortar, matching color and bond for masonry deteriorated beyond
repair, installation of an awning consistent with the Petaluma Historic Commercial District
Guidelines, a staircase and landing smaller in size than the existing features and constructed
using steel, and metal windows using divided light design and double pane glazing to provide
operability and contemporary design compatible with the historic property and district.
b. For reasons stated above, the architectural style is compatible with the existing historic
resources and is appropriate for the Petaluma Historic Commercial District.
c. The Project does not propose any expansion to the building footprint. The proposal includes
the rehabilitation of the Water Street fapade and the addition of outdoor patio space to bring
the Project into greater compliance with the goals, objectives, and policies of the Central
Petaluma Specific Plan, the River Access and Enhancement Plan, and the General Plan.
d. No signs or outdoor advertising structures are proposed as part of the Project.
e. The bulk, height, and color of the proposed project are in harmony with the existing residence
and other structures found within the immediate neighborhood, as the bulk and height would
not be modified, and colors would be restored to natural materials and neutral colors such as
black, concrete surfaces, and dark metal such as steel and anodized aluminum. Finally, the
bulk and height and color are appropriate for the District and would be compatible with the
immediate neighborhood.
f. Existing street trees along North Water Street and at the adjacent City-owned property fronting
Washington Street would remain in their current state, and planters and proposed tree to be
installed and planted would be in keeping with the simple and contemporary design of the
patio enclosure proposed for the site.
g. The Project does not propose any modifications to ingress, egress, internal circulation, or
parking facilities. Existing parking facilities on site are to be removed under the approved North
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Water Street Public Improvement Plan.
h. The Project has been designed by a professional architectural firm, Kerman Morris Architects,
LLP.
C. Based on its review of the entire record herein, including the February 9, 2021 Historic and Cultural
Preservation Committee staff report, all supporting, referenced, and incorporated documents and all
comments received and foregoing findings, the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee hereby
approves Historic Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Project, subject to the conditions of
approval below:
ADOPTED this 9th day of February 2021, by the following vote:
Commission Member Aye No Absent Abstain/Recused
Chair Caputo X
Vice Chair Schlich X
Kosewic X
Perlis X
Rinehart X
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Exhibit A
HISTORIC SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Tup Tim Thai Facade Remodel
Located at 215 North Water Street
APN: 006-284-040; -041
FILE NO: PLMA-20-00017
Planning Division
Standard Conditions of Approval
1. The plans submitted for building permit review shall be in substantial conformance with plans on
file with the Planning Division and date stamped January 15, 2021, except as may be modified by
the following conditions. A determination of substantial conformance shall be made by the
Planning Manager in writing during the plan check review process. Nothing shall preclude the
Planning Manager from referring a substantial conformance determination to the Historic and
Cultural Preservation Committee for review at a publicly noticed meeting.
2. The colors and materials shall be in substantial conformance with those noted on the plan set,
except as may be modified by the following conditions.
3. Prior to the issuance of any construction permits, these conditions of approval shall be included
with the plan set. A copy of the approved plans shall be maintained on-site when construction
activities are occurring.
4. The site shall be kept cleared at all times of garbage and debris. No outdoor storage shall be
permitted other than typical bulk materials, i.e., lumber, appliances, window systems, etc.,
temporarily stored through the normal course of construction.
5. Pursuant to SmartCode Section 7.10.050(F), this approval shall become void unless construction is
commenced within 24 months from the date of approval. This approval action may be renewed
for 24-months by applying to the Department a minimum of 30 days before the expiration of the
certificate. The review authority may grant an extension for another 24-month period.
6. Pursuant to SmartCode Section 7.10.090, the owner, occupant, or other person in actual charge
of a cultural resource shall keep in good repair all of the exterior portions of the improvement,
structure, and all interior portions thereof whose maintenance is necessary to prevent
deterioration and decay of any exterior architectural feature and any other specifically
designated features of the property. If periodic maintenance and upkeep is not done, and the
resource falls into disrepair, the fact that it is in disrepair may not be used as justification for
demolition or any other alteration which would cause adverse effect as defined in this SmartCode
Chapter 7.
7. Refuse and Recycling Areas. The areas for collection and storage of refuse and recyclable
materials will be located in the proposed refuse enclosure in the northeast portion of the project
site.
8. CALGreen Requirements. Building shall meet or exceed the current requirements of the adopted
local building code and any associated reach code.
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9. Construction activities shall comply with the following measures and all shall be noted on
construction documents:
a. Construction Hours/Scheduling: Noise-generating activities at the construction site shall be
between 8:00 a.m.and 6:00 p.m. Monday through Friday,and between 9:00 a.m.and 5:00
p.m. on Saturdays. Construction is prohibited on Sundays and all holidays recognized by
the City of Petaluma.
b. Construction Equipment Mufflers and Maintenance: All construction equipment powered
by internal combustion engines shall be properly muffled and maintained.
c. Idling Prohibitions: All equipment and vehicles shall be turned off when not in use.
Unnecessary idling of internal combustion engines is prohibited.
d. Equipment Location and Shielding: All stationary noise-generating construction
equipment,such as air compressors, shall be located as far as practical from the adjacent
businesses. Acoustically shield such equipment when it must be located near adjacent
buildings.
e. Quiet Equipment Selection: Select quiet construction equipment, particularly air
compressors, whenever possible. Motorized equipment shall be outfitted with proper
mufflers in good working order.
f. Staging and Equipment Storage: The equipment storage location shall be sited as far as
possible from nearby sensitive receptors.
g. Generators: No generators shall be utilized during nighttime hours (i.e., sunrise to sunset) to
power equipment (e.g., security surveillance) when normal construction activities have
ceased for the day. All such equipment should be powered through temporary electrical
service lines.
10. Construction Plan: The permittee shall prepare a construction plan identifying the schedule for
major noise-generating construction activities.The construction plan shall identify a procedure for
coordination with the owner/occupants of nearby noise-sensitive land uses so that construction
activities can be scheduled to minimize noise disturbance.
11. Noise Disturbance Coordinator: The permittee shall designate a "noise disturbance coordinator"
who will be responsible for responding to any local complaints about construction noise. This
individual would most likely be the contractor or a contractor's representative. The disturbance
coordinator would determine the cause of the noise complaint (e.g., starting too early, bad
muffler, etc.) and would require that reasonable measures warranted to correct the problem be
implemented. The telephone number for the disturbance coordinator shall be conspicuously
posted at the construction site.
12. The applicant shall defend, indemnify, and hold harmless the City or any of its boards,
commissions, agents, officers, and employees from any claim, action, or proceeding against the
City,its boards, commissions, agents, officers, or employees to attack,set aside,void, or annul any
of the approvals of the project, when such claim or action is brought within the time period
provided for in applicable State and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the
applicants/developers of any such claim, action, or proceeding. The City shall coordinate in the
defense. Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the City from participating in a defense
of any claim, action, or proceeding and if the City chooses to do so appellant shall reimburse City
for attorneys' fees by the City.
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13. If, during the course of ground disturbing activities, including, but not limited to excavation,
grading and construction, a potentially significant prehistoric or historic archeological resource is
encountered, all work within a 100-foot radius of the find shall be suspended for a time deemed
sufficient for a qualified and city-approved cultural resource specialist to adequately evaluate
and determine significance of the discovered resource and provide treatment
recommendations. Should a significant archeological resource be identified, a qualified
archaeologist shall prepare a resource mitigation plan and monitoring program to be carried out
during all construction activities.
14. In the event that paleontological resources, including individual fossils or assemblages of fossils,
are encountered during construction activities, all ground disturbing activities shall halt and a
qualified paleontologist shall be procured to evaluate the discovery and make treatment
recommendations.
15. In the event that human remains are uncovered during earthmoving activities, all construction
excavation activities shall be suspended, and the following measures shall be undertaken:
a. The Sonoma County Coroner shall be contacted to determine that no investigation of the
cause of death is required.
b. If the coroner determines the remains to be Native American the coroner shall contact
the Native American Heritage Commission within 24 hours.
c. The project sponsor shall retain a City-approved qualified archaeologist to provide
adequate inspection, recommendations and retrieval, if appropriate.
d. The Native American Heritage Commission shall identify the person or persons it believes
to be the most likely descended from the deceased Native American, and shall contact
such descendant in accordance with state law.
e. The project sponsor shall be responsible for ensuring that human remains and associated
grave goods are reburied with appropriate dignity at a place and process suitable to the
most likely descendent.
16. Removal of paint from historic materials shall be removed using a low-pressure chemical process
consistent with the Secretary of the Interior Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties. This
process will be identified prior to issuance of building permits.
17. Stabilize and repair in place the existing stone wall located on the property adjacent to the
foundation.
18. The project shall include aluminum clad windows on the rear facade for all window replacements
19. All externally visible scuppers, gutters and downspouts shall either be painted to match
background building color(s) or consist of a decorative metal material (e.g., bronze)
complimentary to the building architecture.
20. All building-mounted lighting shall be shielded, downward-facing, and conform to the
requirements of Implementing Zoning Ordinance §21.040(D) (Glare).
21. All applicable development impact fees shall be paid prior to issuance of a Building Permit.
22. Prior to issuance of a building permit, revised plans shall include the following:
a. Stone to be repaired and preserved in place shall be clearly labeled,
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b. Fencing material shall be clearly identified as stained wood, and
c. Incorporation of all applicable standards for installation and maintenance water efficient
landscaping in conformance with Implementing Zoning Ordinance §14 and Municipal
Code Title 15.17.050.
Department of Public Works and Utilities
23. New CMU wall should show drainage and how it drains or connects to the City drainage system.
24. Runoff from City property above the CMU wall shall be routed off-site and not allow to pond.
Consider removal of existing pipe railing and replacement of street trees along Washington
Street in the same vernacular as the North Water Street frontage improvements proposed
through the Oak and Water Street Benefit Assessment District.
25. Area drains shall not be connected to the sewer main.
26. Specify pipe size, material, and connection point. Drainage shall be labeled private and privately
maintained.
27. Consider connecting the silva cell treatment facility which shall be privately maintained.
Building Division
28. Proposed project will require building permits for complying with current California Building
Standards Code in CCR Title 24 as adopted by the City of Petaluma. The Building Division reviews
applications and plans in accordance with this code. The applicant will need to demonstrate
compliance with the construction documents.
29. Any proposed changes to the existing building, electrical, mechanical and plumbing systems will
require building permits. A permit is required for the structural alterations to the building and
exterior stairways with construction details and calculations.
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