HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 90-044 N.C.S. 02/05/1990ides®luti®n No. 90-44 N C.S.
of the City of~ Petaluma, California
RESOLUTION UPHOLDING APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION
DENIAL OF ASELF-STORAGE FACILITY
(PETALUMA SELF-STORAGE)
WHEREAS, Eleanor Mitchell and Associates on behalf of the property owner requested
approval of a conditional use permit to allow an 800-unit self-.storage facility at 945
Petaluma Boulevard North, Sonoma County Assessor's Parcel No. 006-450-18; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the application during a public hearing
on November 28, 1989, at which time the conditional use permit was denied based on
specific findings; and,
WHEREAS, the applicants appealed the decision to deny the use permit in accordance
with applicable provisions of the Zoning Ordinance (No. 1072 N.C.S.); and,
WHEREAS, the appeal was considered by the City Council on January 16, 1990, during
which time public testimony was heard and considered prior to the Council rendering its
decision;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council finds as follows:
Findings
1. The proposed use, subject to the conditions of approval, conforms to the intent and
requirements of the Zoning Ordinance and the General Plan.
2. This project, subject to the conditions of approval, will not constitute a nuisance or
be detrimental to the public welfare of the community due to the mitigation
measures incorporated in the conditions of approval.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the project shall be subject to conditions of approval
as follows:
1. Development of this site shall be subject to SPARC review and approval prior to
issuance of a building permit, including but not limited to the following:
a. Aesthetic impacts -resulting from the combination of a visually prominent
location, lack of architectural detail, colors, signage and 3-story building
height -shall be a key focus of SPARC review.
b. The height of the front storage building shall step down as it approaches
Petaluma Boulevard. The height of the rear storage building shall step down
as it approaches the rear property line.
c. A private yard area and reserved parking shall be provided for the caretaker
unit. Parking shall be provided at a minimum ratio of one space per
bedroom. In order to make that determination, a floor plan must be
included with SPARC submittal package.
d. All trees shall be minimum 24" box size.
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e. Provisions for screening of any rooftop mechanical equipment
(office/caretaker building) shall be indicated.
f. To minimize light and glare impacts to adjacent residential uses, lighting plan
shall be included with SPARC submittal.
g. A trash enclosure meeting all City Standards shall be provided.
h. Fence and gate details; signs and any .flagpoles; colors and materials boards;
complete architectural elevations (all sides of all buildings); and roof that
the site can accommodate (mover style) truck-with-trailer turning radius
(approximately 28 feet) must be included with SPARC submittal.
i. A handicap parking space, able to accommodate side-loading vehicles, shall
be provided.
j. Site plan shall be revised to reflect the front setback from the property line,
rather than from the face of curb. Setbacks .shall not be less than 10 feet
from the front property line.
2. ~ The front building shall either be set back from the (south) side property line a
minimum of five feet or an access easement for maintenance purposes shall be
secured from the neighboring property owners, subject to SPARC review and
approval. As an alternate, the applicant may utilize concrete wall construction with
a zero lot line setback.
3. The rear building shall be set back a minimum of 5 feet from the (north) side
property line and landscaping provided in that setback area, subject to SPARC
approval.
4. A separate water meter shall be installed for landscape irrigation as recommended
by the City Water Department.
5. The existing sidewalk along the property frontage shall be replaced with
landscaping, subject to approval by SPARC. Public access easements shall be
provided for the proposed meandering sidewalk located on private property.
6. Due to the provision of parking at less than 35 spaces per acre, any change in use
shall be subject to approval by the Community Development Director and/or
Planning Commission.
7. All utility or other easements shall be shown on plans submitted for SPARC review.
Any development within easements shall be subject to applicable restrictions.
8. Property owner shall be responsible for installation and maintenance of landscaping
in the public right-of-way in perpetuity.
9. The project sponsor shall comply with all applicable flood mitigation requirements
adopted by the City Council, as contained in Zoning Ordinance Article 16, and
Municipal Code Chapter 17.30, "Storm Drainage Impact Fee."
10. Major Traffic Facilities Improvement Fees: The project sponsor shall, prior to
issuance of a building permit, pay a fee of $50.00 per daily trip end estimated to be
generated by said project.. Trip generation figures shall be as determined by the
City Engineer. If the City establishes a Major Facilities Traffic Mitigation fee prior
to issuance of a building permit, the fee for said project shall thereinafter be the
major facilities traffic mitigation fee.
11. Community Facilities Development Fees shall be applicable to this project.
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12. Temporary protective fencing shall be erected at the drip line of all trees on
neighboring property in proximity to construction activities. The fencing shall be
erected prior to any grading/construction activity and subject to staff inspection
prior to grading permit issuance.
13. There shall be no open storage of equipment, materials, trash, litter, and the like.
14. All requirements of the Engineering Department and Building Division shall be
complied with.
15. All requirements of the Fire Marshal shall be complied with, including:
a. Provide fire extinguisher 2A rated ABC chemical type as required by the Fire
Marshal.
b. Building shall be protected by an automatic fire extinguishing system as
required by Section 10.308A of the 1985 Edition of the Uniform Fire Code.
System in building shall be designed for ordinary Hazard Group 3.
c. Permit required from Fire Marshal's Office for sprinkler system alteration
prior to work being started. Two sets of plans are required.
d. Storage shall be maintained a minimum of eighteen (18) inches below
sprinkler heads.
e. Provide key with tag indicating address and suite number for KNOX box.
f. Provide electrical conduit from post indicator valve to alarm panel location
for tamper switch as underground is being installed.
g. Check valve in Fire Department connection to be installed above grade.
h. Two inch clearance shall be provided around fire sprinkler lateral and riser
at foundation and floor slab.
i. Permit required for alarm system prior to installation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Petaluma upholds the
appeal of Eleanor Mitchell and Associates thereby reversing the decision of the Planning
Commission.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the City Council finds that the requirements of
California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines, Section 15083, have been satisfied and
hereby incorporate by reference the Mitigated Negative Declaration adopted by
Resolution N.C.S.
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Under the power and authority conferred upon this Council by the Charter of said City.
REFERENCE: I hereby certify the foregoing Resolution was introduced and' adopted by the
Council of the City of Petaluma at a (Regular) (aarrr~x(~~~i~j meeting
on the ..-•---.5~??........-.. day of .................~:~.i~xuary......................, 19..44., by the
following vote:
AYES: Tencer, Woolsey, Balshaw, Davis, Mayor Hilligoss
NOES: Vice Mayor Sobel
ABSENT: Cavana
ATTEST : ... ..... .... ..............•-•---.......... ...............:............................ ....--------'
City Clerk Mayor
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