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RESOLUTION 2023-12
CITY OF PETALUMA PLANNING COMMISSION
MAKING A GENERAL PLAN CONFORMITY DETERMINATION CONSISTENT WITH
CALIFORNIA GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 65402(a) FOR THE PURPOSES OF
ACQUIRING A PARCEL OF LAND COMPRISED OF PORTIONS OF APNS 019-210-038,
019-210-039, AND 019-210-01 LOCATED AT
1601 PETALUMA BOULEVARD SOUTH
WHEREAS, the City of Petaluma has received an irrevocable offer of dedication
for a parcel comprised of portions of APNs 019-210-038, 019-210-039, and 019-210-01
located at 1601 South Petaluma Boulevard, attached hereto as Exhibit A ("Proposed
Acquisition"); and
WHEREAS, Government Code section 65402(a) regulates government
acquisition of real property, mandating that prior to the acquisition of property, a
jurisdiction's Planning Commission report on the conformity of that action with the
jurisdiction's General Plan; and
WHEREAS, the proposed acquisition of a 1 .68-acre parcel of land located at
1601 Petaluma Boulevard South ("Project") is necessary for the development of the
approved River Place Apartments; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the objective goals and policies of the
General Plan and facilitates the development of an approved infill multi-family project
at an underutilized site within the Urban Growth Boundary; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the City's Floodway regulations as no
development, site improvements grading, or any other proposed work would occur in
areas designated Floodway as part of this project; and
WHEREAS, the Project is consistent with the circulation/bicycle and pedestrian
facilities envisioned in the General Plan and Bicycle and Pedestrian Plan, as property
acquisition would facilitate the City's ability to construct Class I and Class II facility on
Caulfield Lane and implement the envisioned River Trail; and
WHEREAS, further environmental review will be conducted by the City for any
improvements on the acquired property, such as the Caufield Crossing Extension or
River Trail expansion; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission finding that the acquisition of the property is
in conformance with the City's General Plan is not a "project" pursuant to the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines Section 15378 in that it is an
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administrative activity of government that will not result in any direct or indirect
physical change in the environment; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma held a duly noticed
public meeting on June 13, 2023, at which time all interested parties were given full
opportunity to be heard and to be present; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Petaluma has reviewed the
proposed acquisition and has determined that the land acquisition conforms to the
General Plan.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City of
Petaluma hereby finds that, based on substantial evidence in the record, that:
1 . The foregoing recitals are true and accurate and are incorporated into this
Resolution as findings.
2. Acquisition of the property is in conformance with the City's General Plan and is not
a "project" pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines
Section 15378 as it is an administrative activity of government that will not result in
any direct or indirect physical change in the environment. If the Planning
Commission finds that the acquisition is in conformance with the General Plan, the
City Council will have its own review for compliance with CEQA in determining
whether to acquire the property. Further, environmental review will be conducted
by the City for any improvements on the acquired property, such as the Caufield
Crossing Extension or River Trail expansion.
3. The land conveyance of 1 .68 acres complies with the objective goals and policies
of the General Plan, and it would support the development of the previously
approved River Place infill multi-family project on an underutilized site.
4. Specifically, the land acquisition (1 .68 acres) is in compliance with the following
General Plan Goals, Policies, and Programs:
Goal 1-G-1: Land Use - Maintain a balanced land use program that meets the
long-term residential, employment, retail, institutional, education, recreation,
and open space needs of the community.
Policy 1-P-1: Promote a range of land uses at densities and intensities to serve
the community's needs within the Urban Growth Boundary (UGB).
Policy 1-P-2: Use land efficiently by promoting infill development at equal or
higher density and intensity than surrounding uses in order to use land
efficiently.
Goal 1-G-5: Petaluma River- Develop land uses in proximity to the Petaluma
River that ensure the restoration of the natural River corridor, provide for
adequate storm flow capacities, and enable public access and stewardship.
Goal 5-G-1: Mobility Framework-To improve Petaluma's mobility system to
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increase efficiency for all modes of travel.
Policy 5-P-1: Develop an interconnected mobility system that allows travel on
multiple routes by multiple modes.
Policy 5-P-3: Ensure public improvements are constructed and maintained in
a manner that is economically feasible to the budgetary constraints of the
City.
Policy 5-P-4: New development and/or major expansion or change of use
may require construction of off-site mobility improvements to complete
appropriate links in the network necessary for connecting the proposed
development with existing neighborhoods and land uses.
Policy 5-P-11: Require proposed development to assist, in addition to seeking
other funding sources, in the funding and construction of the following
improvements...Caufield Street Extension.
Goal 5-G-5: Bicycle and Pedestrian Improvements - Create and maintain a
safe, comprehensive, and integrated bicycle and pedestrian system throughout
Petaluma that encourages bicycling and walking and is accessible to all.
Program 5-P 15A: Fund and implement the Bicycle Plan and complete gaps
in the bikeway network through new development, redevelopment, and the
Capital Improvements Program.
Policy 5-P-25: Establish a network of multi-use trails to facilitate safe and
direct off-street bicycle and pedestrian travel.
Policy 5-P-26: Require all new development and those requiring new city
entitlements with "frontage" along creeks and the river to permit through
travel adjacent to creeks and the river with access points from parallel
corridors spaced at minimum intervals of 500-1,000 feet.
Program 6-P-2B: Provide public access and recreational opportunities along
the length of the Petaluma River and its tributaries, to every extent possible.
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ADOPTED this 13rh day of June 2023, by the following vote:
Commission Member Aye No Absent Abstain
Councilmember Cader Thompson X
Chair Bauer X
Vice Chair Hooper X
McErlane X
Potter X
Racusen X
Whisman X
DocuSigned by:
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Blake Hooper, Vice Chair
ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Andrew Trippel, Planning Manager Dylan Brady, Assistant City Attorney
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