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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHCPC RESOLUTION 2023-03 09/05/2023 DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D ATTACHMENT A Resolution No. 2023-03 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA HISTORIC & CULTURAL PRESERVATION COMMITTEE RECOMMENDING THE BARN COMPLEX LANDMARK DESIGNATION TO THE PLANNING COMMISSION ASSOCIATED WITH THE SCOTT RANCH PROJECT LOCATED ON A f 47-ACRE PORTION OF PARCEL B OF THE SCOTT RANCH SUBDIVISION PROJECT ADJACENT TO KELLY CREEK AND D STREET, LOCATED AT 1860 D STREET; APN 019-120-041; FILE NO. PLLD-2023-0000 WHEREAS,in 2004 Davidon Homes submitted an application to the City of Petaluma for a 93-lot residential project located on two parcels (APN 019-120-040 and-041) and consisting of 58.66 acres at the corner of D Street and Windsor Drive and adjacent to the Halen Putnam Regional Park("Prior Project"); and WHEREAS, after initial review, it was determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) was required based on significant biological impacts associated with the habitat for the red- legged frog; and WHEREAS, on August 11, 2004, and August 25, 2004, scoping meetings were held to initiate the environmental review process and solicit public comment regarding the environmental analysis to be undertaken; and WHEREAS, the Draft EIR (DEIR) was released on February 14, 2013, for public comment; and WHEREAS, on April 15, 2013, the City Council directed staff to proceed with the preparation of a Final EIR (FEIR) and to provide additional information and clarification addressing comments on the DEIR and further analysis on the reduced project alternative; and WHEREAS, in response to comments received on the 2013 DEIR, the applicant elected to submit a revised project with a reduced development proposal including 66-single family residential lots with associated private and public open spaces, a public park with a multi-use trail, a Class I trail along D Street, trailhead parking lots, and other infrastructure such as sidewalks, a roundabout, and sewer, water, and storm drainage infrastructure; and WHEREAS, the City initiated the preparation of a revised DEIR (2017 RDEIR) for the 66-lot project scope and circulated it for public comment; and WHEREAS, the City Council considered the 2017 RDEIR on June 19, 2017, and determined that the 2017 RDEIR was inadequate and that additional analysis was needed prior to the preparation of a Final EIR, and the Council by motion directed staff to revise the 2017 RDEIR to include a more robust evaluation of the 28-lot"Environmentally Preferred" alternative that was included in the 2017 RDEIR; and C-1 DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D WHEREAS, in June 2018, the Kelly Creek Protection Project (KCPP) of Earth Island Institute announced that it had entered into an agreement with Davidon Homes, and Davidon Homes and KCPP ("Applicants") submitted a revised application to the City of Petaluma for a 28- lot residential project on approximately 15 acres,along with proposed dedication of approximately 44 acres of the overall project site to Sonoma County Regional Parks as an extension to the Helen Putnam Regional Park; and WHEREAS, entitlements submitted by the Applicants included (1) a General Plan Amendment to modify General Plan Policy 2-P-68 and Figure 5-2, (2) a Zoning Map Amendment to rezone the project site from Residential 1 (RI) to a Planned Unit District (PUD), (3) a Zoning Text Amendment to adopt the Scott Ranch Planned Unit Development Plan and Guidelines, and (5) a Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map (VTSM)to subdivide the project parcels into residential, open space,public access, and parking lot; and WHEREAS, subsequent entitlements for the development of the Scott Ranch project include Site Plan and Architectural Review(SPAR)required for development of the single-family homes, associated landscaping, and lighting in the residential component, and for public improvements proposed as part of the Putnam Park Extension Project component, a Tentative Parcel Map' to divide Parcel B as shown in the VTSM for dedication to the Sonoma County Regional Parks,and for designation of a historic landmark to designate the barn complex as a local historic resource; and WHEREAS, at the February 27, 2023, public hearing, the City Council approved Resolution No. 2023- 023 N.C. S. certifying the EIR, making findings of fact to adopt a statement of overriding considerations, and adopting a mitigation monitoring and reporting program for the Scott Ranch Project; and WHEREAS, within Resolution No. 2023-025 N.C.S., which approved the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map Condition of Approval #10, requires City Council's determination of Local Landmark Designation of the "red barn complex", consistent with General Policy 2-P-68 for the preservation of the uniqueness of the property at the intersection of D Street and Windsor Drive (Scott Ranch); and WHEREAS, on May 24,2023, a Landmark Designation application for the barn complex was received by the Planning Division; and WHEREAS, a public notice of the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee hearing was published in the Petaluma Argus-Courier on August 25, 2023, and WHEREAS, on or before August 26,2023, onsite signage was posted informing residents of the barn complex landmark designation recommendation and the Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee hearing on the project; and 1 As the tentative parcel map proposes to create two parcels,its approval would be conducted administratively,anticipated to occur following approval of the Vesting Tentative Subdivision Map. DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D WHEREAS, the Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee held a duly noticed public hearing on September 5,2023, at which time it considered the barn complex landmark designation recommendation and accepted public testimony; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT: A. The foregoing recitals are true and correct and incorporated herein into this resolution as findings of the Petaluma Historic 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. An Environmental Impact Report for the Scott Ranch project, inclusive of the local landmark designation, was certified by the City Council on February 27, 2023 (SCH #2004072137). Additionally, the Project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act(CEQA)pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15308 for Class 8 -Actions by Regulatory Agencies, which includes actions taken by regulatory agencies to assure protection of the environment, such as landmark designation of a historic resource. Petaluma General Plan 2. The Project is consistent with the site's General Plan Land Use Map designation of Very Low Density Residential (R VL) or the site's Planned Unit zoning district(PUD) in that a Landmark Designation application for the barn complex was submitted on May 24, 2023, as required. 3. The project is, for the reasons contained in the September 5, 2023, Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee staff report, consistent with the following General Plan policies: Policy 1-P-3 Preserve the overall scale and character of established residential neighborhoods. Policy 2-P-68 Preserve the uniqueness of the property at the intersection of D Street and Windsor Drive (Scott Ranch) through incorporation of the following criteria in the future development process: • Respect the gateway value with a minimum 100' building setback from D Street with no sound walls but allow small accessory structures as part of the public park amenities. • Maintain a minimum of a 100' building setback from the centerline of Kelly Creek and its tributaries, recognizing that existing barns may remain within the setback. • Preserve the barn complex, designate the complex historic, and encourage the incorporation of a nature study area. Relocation in DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D the same general area for purposes of stabilization and preservation shall be allowed. • Preserve and maintain habitat areas and trees. • Avoid slide areas and minimize grading. • Provide a minimum 300'-wide Urban Separator. • Provide a minimum of a 3-acre park site. • Include the provision of trailhead facilities with restrooms and parking with a connection to Helen Putnam Regional Park. • Respect City hillside regulations. 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. 4. The Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee hereby recommends that the barn complex landmark designation to the Planning Commission as directed by General Policy 2-P-68,preserves the uniqueness of the property at the intersection of D Street and Windsor Drive(Scott Ranch),specifically,by preserving the barn complex,designating the complex historic, and encouraging the incorporation of a nature study area. Relocation in the same general area for purposes of stabilization and preservation shall be allowed. 5. The Historic&Cultural Preservation Committee finds that the recommended barn complex landmark designation is in the public interest as it protects a historic resource for the aesthetic, cultural, educational, environmental, economic, and scientific contribution they make to maintaining and enhancing Petaluma's character, identity and, quality of life, pursuant to General Policy 3-P-1. Implementing Zoning Ordinance 6. The Project does not modify the site's General Plan Land Use Map designation of Very Low Density Residential(R VL) or the site's Planned Unit zoning district(PUD), in that a barn complex landmark designation application for the existing barn complex, which would include three existing barn structures, proposes the landmark designation only on the three existing barn structures, and would be subject to IZO Chapter 15. The overall property site of Parcel B of the Scott Ranch project would not be modified for the landmark designation. 7. The project is consistent with Chapter 15 (Preservation of the Cultural and Historic Environment), in that it has been reviewed by the HCPC in accordance with the requirements contained in Section 15.070 of the IZO, and it has been determined that the proposed alterations will not adversely affect the character, or the historical, architectural, or aesthetic interest or value of the district. DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D 8. Recommendation of the barn complex landmark designation as outlined in the staff report and draft resolution is contingent upon Planning Commission recommendation and ultimately is at the discretion of the City Council as the landmark designation is a zoning amendment. 9. The Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee finds the barn complex period of significance is from the late 19th century to the mid-201h century is significant due to its visual prominence as a notable feature at the City's gateway on D Street, for its setting within rolling hills, and for its association with Petaluma's agricultural past as the barn structures were used for agricultural purposes. 10. The Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee finds the barn complex features to include,but not limited to: Contributing Features: • Horizontal wood siding • Gable roofs • Wood framed windows • Openings of doors and windows • Configuration of barn structures Non-Contributing Features: • Interior spaces C. Based on its review of the entire record herein, including the September 5, 2023, Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee staff report, all supporting, referenced, and incorporated documents, and all comments received, the Historic and Cultural Preservation Committee hereby recommends the Landmark Designation to Planning Commission for the Project, subject to the conditions of approval attached hereto as Exhibit 1. DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D ADOPTED this 5th day of September 2023, By Following vote: COMMITTEE AYE NO ABSENT ABSTAIN MEMBER Perlis X Chair Rinehart X Pitingaro X Vice Chair Van X Ommeren Whitley X DocuSigned by: Bix 2/10/2024 Bill Rinehart, Chair ATTEST: APPROVED AS TO FORM: DocuSigned by:: DocuSigned by: 2/6/2024 I � q 2/6/2024 Andrew Trippel, Planning Manager Dylan Brady, Assistant City Attorney DocuSign Envelope ID:639BD623-4125-464B-8A6B-B9CFDCD9280D EXHIBIT 1. CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL Barn Complex Landmark Designation 1860 D Street APN: 019-120-041 File No: PLLD-2023-0000 The Historic & Cultural Preservation Committee recommends the following conditions applied to the barn complex landmark designation: 1. Following the barn complex landmark designation approval by the Petaluma City Council, the Project is filed with the Northwest Information Center (KWIC), and the Project's CEQA Notice of Exemption("NOE") is filed with the Sonoma County Clerk's Office. 2. Chemical or physical treatments, if appropriate, will be undertaken using the gentlest means possible to avoid damage to the historic materials. 3. The Project is required to comply with measures to protect and preserve significant archeological resources if potentially significant prehistoric or historic archeological resources are encountered during the course of ground-disturbing activities. 4. Administrative review is allowed for the three barn structures with guidance from the Secretary of the Interior's Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties for the following: a. Maintenance and repairs. b. Stabilization, including relocation in the same general area. c. Future rehabilitation for the Putnam Park Extension project. 5. The configuration of the barn complex, which establishes a relationship between the three structures, shall be preserved. 6. Discretionary review would be applicable for demolition pursuant to Resolution No. 2017- 122 and for demolition of the barn complex's contributing features. The barn complex's contributing features include horizontal wood siding, gable roofs, wood framed windows, openings of doors and windows, and its configuration of barn structures. The barn complex's interior spaces are non-contributing features.