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Planning Commission Minutes
November 10, 2009 -06:59
I. ROLL CALL(07:01 PM)
Present: Christopher Arras,Teresa Barrett, Melissa Abercrombie, Dennis Elias,Mariane Hurley, Curtis G.
Johansen,Jennifer Pierre
2. SWEARING IN OF COMMISSIONERS(07:01 PM)
Deborah Padovan
3. ELECTION OF PLANNING COMMISSIONERS TO BE APPOINTED AS:
A. Chair
B. Vice-Chair
C. Second Vice-Chair
Commissioner Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Motion: Nominate Mr. Arras as Chair of the Planning Commission
Moved by Teresa Barrett,seconded by Jennifer Pierre.
Commissioner Elias
Motion: nomintate Mr. Johansen for Vice Chair of the Planning Commission.
Moved by Dennis Elias,no second required.
Vice Mayor Barrett
Geoff Bradley, Contract Planning Manager
Vice Mayor Barrett
Commissioner Arras
Commissioner Hurley
Motion: to nominate Dennis Elias for Second Vice Chair of the Planning Commission
Moved by Mariane Hurley, seconded by Christopher Arras.
Commissioner Arras
Motion: Approve all three nominations: Commissioner Arras as Chair, Commissioner Johansen as Vice Chair, and
Commissioner Elias as Second Vice Chair.
Moved by Christopher Arras,no second required.
Vote:Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Christopher Arras;Teresa Barrett; Melissa Abercrombie; Dennis Elias;Mariane Hurley;Curtis G.
Johansen; Jennifer Pierre
4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Approve minutes of September 8,2009(07:07 PM)
Chair Arras
Vice Major Barrett
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Vice Mayor Barrett
Eric Danly, City Attorney
Chair Arras
Motion: Approve To adopt the minutes of September 8, 2009
Moved by Teresa Barrett, seconded by Christopher Arras.
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Vote: Motion carried 2-0.
Yes: Christopher Arras;Teresa Barrett
Abstain: Curtis G. Johansen;Mariane Hurley; Dennis Elias; Melissa Abercrombie; Jennifer Pierre
5. PUBLIC COMMENT:The Committeewill hear public comments only on matters over which it has jurisdiction.
There will be no Committee discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three minutes to any individual.
If more than three persons wish to speak,their time will be allotted so that the total amount of time allocated to this
agenda item will be 15 minutes. (07:10 PM)
Zen Destiny
Chair Arras
Spence Burton
Chair Arras
David Glass
Chair Arras
Public Comment Closed
6. COMMISSIONERS REPORTS(07:17 PM)
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
7. CORRESPONDENCE(07:20 PM)
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Bradley
Chair Arras
Vice Major Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
8. APPEAL STATEMENT: Within fourteen(14)days following the date of a decision of the Planning Commission,
the decision may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or by any other interested party. If no appeal is
made within that time,the decision shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and shall be
filed with the City Clerk. Said appeal shall be accompanied by the appeal fee as specified by Resolution.2004-028-
N.C.S.as adopted by the City Council The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief
sought by the appellant. (07:22 PM)
9. LEGAL RECOURSE STATEMENT: Persons commenting orally or in writing are advised to raise all pertinent
issues at this state of review so that possible solutions may be implemented or adopted at the earliest opportunity. If
you challenge the action taken by the City of Petaluma in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you
or someone else raised during the public review process,or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or
prior to the conclusion of the public review process. (07:22 PM)
10. OLD BUSINESS: N/A(07:23 PM)
11. NEW BUSINESS: (07:23 PM)
A. TITLE: Wilibees Wine&Spirit
APN: 007-054-012
FILE: 09-CUP-0262
STAFF: Marlene Subhashini
An application has been submitted by Vikram Badhan of Wilibees Wines and Spirits requesting a Conditional Use
Permit(CUP)to authorize the operation of a wine tasting facility at an existing liquor store at 309 Lakeville Street.
Mr. Badhan is also requesting that a determination be made and the findings forwarded to the State of California
Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC)that Public Convenience and Necessity would be served by the issuance of an
ABC Type 42 license (an on-sale Beer& Wine license)to allow the wine tasting bar at 309 Lakeville Street. The
proposed days and hours of operation are Monday through Sunday from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. There will be one
employee that will serve at the designated wine bar. No expansion of the existing building's footprint, no exterior
changes to the building,and no changes to the site are proposed as part of this project. (07:23 PM)
Wilibees Staff REPORT
Wilibees Attachment A
Wilibees Attachment B
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Wilibees Attachment C
Wilibees Attachment D
Wilibees Attachment E
Wilibees Attachment F
Wilibees Attachment G
Wilibees Attachment H
Wilibees Attachment I
Wilibees Attachment J
Wilibees Attachment K
Chair Arras
Marlene Subhashini, Contract Planner
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Hurley
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Pierre
Geoff Bradley, Contract Planning Manager
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Johansen
Vikram Badhan,Applicant
Commissioner Johansen
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Johansen
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Subhashini
Commissioner Elias
Commissioner Abercrombie
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Arras
Ms. Subhashini
Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Ms. Subhashini
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
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Ms. Subhashini
Chair Arras
Ms. Subhashini
Chair Arras
Ms.Subhashini
Chair Arras
Ms. Subhashini
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Commission Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Commissoner Johansen
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Badhan
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Subhashini
Chair Arras
Public Comment Open
Spence Burton
Chair Arras
Zen Destiny
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Pubic Comment Closed
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Chair Arras
Commissioner Johansen
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Bradley
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Arras
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Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Commissioner Hurley
Vice Mayor Barrett
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Mr. Badhan
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Vice Mayor Barrett
Vice Mayor Barrett
Mr. Bradley
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Motion: Make the conditional use permit findings with the conditions of approval,and the public and necessity
findings conditions of approval:
Conditions of Approval: From the Community Development Department,Planning Division:
I. This Conditional Use Permit authorizes Wilibees Wines& Spirits to operate-as an'Alcoholic Beverage
Establishment to allow wine tasting at 309 Lakeville Street.APN 007-412-015.
2. Per Zoning Ordinance Section 8.066(A)and(B),this conditional use permit is issued to Vikram Badhan,to allow
wine tasting at Wilibees Wines&Spirits,and may not he assigned or transferred without.notifcation to the
Community Development Director: Additionally, notification of a transfer ofa conditional use permit shall be
required prior to any change in an interest in a partnership or ownership of ten percent(10%)or more of the
stock of a corporation to any person not listed on the application filed August 04,2009.
3. The hours of operationfor the alcoholic beverage establishment to allow wine tasting shall be limited to 4 pm to
8pm Monday through Sunday.
4. One employee shall be designated to conduct the wine tasting ancillary use during the approved hours of operation.
5. Wine tastings shall be offered at a fee and shall be limited to one ounce per tasting and to six tasting per client per
day.
6. There shall be no seating installed for the wine bar customers.
7. Wine bar customers must remain in the designated Type 42 License area while consuming wine or possessing an
open container of wine.
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8. Tastings shall be limited to wine.Tasting of beer,or other alcoholic drinks are not allowed under this Conditional
Use Permit.
9. The store shall have proper signs that warn the patrons of the legal age for alcohol consumption.
10. Any physical expansion of the wine bar or liquor store or expansion of the nature of the business(type of ABC
license,etc.)shall require an amendment to this Conditional Use Permit.
I I. The wine tasting component ofthe'business shall be operated in such a manner that it at no time violates zoning
standards regarding noise generation. At no time shall business activities exceed the Performance Standards
specified in Implementing Zoning Ordinance Section 21.040 and/or the General Plan.
12. Any proposed exterior changes to the building shall he subject to Site Plan and Architectural Review approval.
13. Exterior lighting shall be-installed along Erwin Street as necessary to adequately illuminate the sidewalk in front of
the business at closing time. Such lighting shall be reviewed and approved by staff prior to building permit final.
14. A Conditional Use Permit for an alcoholic beverage establishment may be recalled to the Planning Commission for
review at any time due to complaints regarding lack of compliance with conditions of approval,noise generation,
or other adverse operating characteristics. At such time,the Commission may revoke the Conditional Use Permit
or/add modify conditions of approval.
15. The applicant shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless the City and its officials, boards, commissions, agents,
officers and employees ("Indemnitees") from any claim, action or proceeding against Indemnitees to attack, set
aside, void or annul any of the approvals of the project to the maximum extent permitted by Government Code
section 66477.9. To the extent permitted by Government Code section 66477.9, the applicant's duty to defend,
indemnify and hold harmless in accordance with this condition shall apply to any and all claims, actions or
proceedings brought concerning the project,not just such claims,actions,or proceedings brought within.the time
period provided for in applicable State and/or local statutes. The City shall promptly notify the subdivider of
any such.claim, action or proceeding concerning the subdivision. The City shall cooperate fully in the defense.
Nothing contained in this condition shall prohibit the City from participating in the defense of any claim,action,
or proceeding, and if the City chooses to do so, applicant shall reimburse City for attorneys' fees and costs
'incurred by the City to the maximum extent permitted by Government Code section 66477.9.
From the Police Department:
16. The operation of an alcoholic beverage establishment shall be the responsibility
of the permittees personally,or of a manager or designated responsible
employee of the permitter,at all times. The permitter shall designate in writing
the names of all such managers and designated responsible employees and
shall advise the Police Chief and Community Development Director in writing
whenever any change is made.
17. The pemtittees personally or a manager or a designated responsible employee shall be on the premises at all tithes
during the conduct of business.
18. Bar personnel shall check identification(I.D.)at the designated wine bar to insure patrons are of legal ageTto
consume alcohol.
19. All employees and managers shall complete a program recognized by the Department of Alcoholic Beverage
Control (ABC) at a qualified Responsible Beverage Service Program prior to the commencement of a new
business or within ninety (90) days of hire for new employees. The permittees and/or manager of an alcoholic
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beverage establishment shall maintain on the premises a file containing the certificates of training for all
employees.
20. The alcoholic beverage establishment shall be operated in such a manner so that it or its patrons at no time violate
the Petaluma Municipal Code, the Implementing Zoning Ordinance, and/or the Penal Code standards regarding
noise generation. Should complaints be received regarding noise disruption the applicant shall take reasonable
and practical steps as directed by the Police Chief and Community Development Director to reduce the intensity.
number,and/or occurrences of these disruptions.
21. The applicant shall comply with Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) laws and regulations. Suspension of the
applicant's license by the ABC will constitute sufficient cause or basis for review and possible revocation of a
Conditional Use Permit.
PUBLIC CONVENIENCE OR NECESSITY CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL
Conditions of Approval_
1. The Planning Commission recommends that, in the name of Public Convenience or Necessity,the ABC issue a
Type 42 License to Wilibecs Wines&Spirits at 309 Lakeville Street(APN 007-154-012),with a conditions as.
modified in the Conditional Use Pennit.
Moved by Teresa Barrett, seconded by Curtis G. Johansen.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Curtis G. Johansen; Mariane Hurley; Dennis Elias; Christopher Arras;Teresa Barrett; Melissa
Abercrombie; Jennifer Pierre
B. TITLE: Implementing Zoning Ordinance Amendment, Planned Community
District(P.C.C.)
STAFF: Pamela Tuft, Special Projects Manager, DWR&C
Proposed amendment to the Implementing Zoning Ordinance pertaining to the regulation of properties designated
Planned Community District(P.C.D.). The proposed amendment is intended to confirm the existence and legality of
the P.C.D. zoning designation, specifically by amending the following Implementing Zoning Ordinance sections:
4.020, 19.010 and 19.040. (08:32 PM)
IZO PCD.Amendment Staff Report
IZO Amendement Zoning Map
IZO Amendment GP Land Use Map
Chair Arras
Pamela Tuft, Staff
Chair Arras
Ms.Tuft
Chair Arras
Eric Danly, City Attorney
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
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Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Tuft
Vice Mayor Barrett
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Pierre
Ms. Tuft
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
Geoff Bradley, Contract Planning Manager
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Bradley
Commissioner Elias
Ms. Tuft
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Public Comment Opened
Public Comment Closed
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Chair Arras
Mr. Danly
Commissioner Elias
Motion: Recommend this item for approval by the City Council with modifications to Section 19.040 of the
Implementing Zoning Ordinance at staff's discretion to clarify P.C.D. zoning regulations.
Moved by Dennis Elias, seconded by Melissa Abercrombie.
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett.
Chair Arras
Commissioner Pierre
Commissioner Abercrombie
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Curtis G. Johansen; Mariane Hurley; Dennis Elias; Christopher Arras;Teresa Barrett;Melissa
Abercrombie;Jennifer Pierre
12. APPROVAL OF AGENDA: N/A (09:10 PM)
Vice Mayor Barrett
Geoff Bradley, Contract Planning Manager
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Vice Mayor Barrett
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Mr. Bradley
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Commissioner Hurley
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
Commissioner Elias
Chair Arras
Mr. Bradley
Chair Arras
13. LIAISON REPORTS: (09:15 PM)
Vice Mayor Barrett
Chair Arras
Mr. Danly
Chair Arras
Motion: Approve to Adjourn
Moved by Curtis G. Johansen, seconded by Dennis Elias.
Vote: Motion carried 7-0.
Yes: Christopher Arras;Teresa Barrett; Melissa Abercrombie; Dennis Elias; Mariane Hurley; Curtis G.
Johansen; Jennifer Pierre
14. ADJOURN For accessible meeting information,
please call (707)778-4360 or
TDD(707)778-4480(09:19 PM)
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