HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-170 N.C.S. 10/03/2005 Resolution No. 2005-170 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVAL OF THE TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP
FOR THE SOUTHGATE AFFORDABLE HOUSING SITE
WHICH WOULD ALLOW FOR 26 RESIDENTIAL SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
FOR 26 AFFORDABLE SINGLE FAMILY IIOMES
LOCATED AT LAKEVILLE HIGHWAY (SR116) AND FRATES ROAD;
017-150-019; File OSTSM0235CR
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2178 N.C.S., Assessor's Parcel Number (APN) 017-030-
022 & 017-150-019 comprising 40 acres, has been zoned to Planned Unit Development; and,
WHEREAS, by Ordinance No. 2226 N.C,S., an amendments to Ordinance 2178 N.C.S.
adopting the Southgate Planned Unit Development PUD has been adopted to allow for 26
affordable single-family homes on the affordable housing site; and,
WHEREAS, by action taken on August 9, 2005, the Planning Commission considered
the proposal and forwarded a recommendation to the City Council to approve the Tentative
Subdivision Map for the Southgate Affordable Housing site subject to certain revisions; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council finds that the requirements of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) have been satisfied through the preparation of an Initial
Study and adoption of Resolution No. 2004-029 N.C.S., approving a Mitigated Negative
Declaration to address the impacts of the Southgate project; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council considered the Tentative Subdivision Map for the
Southgate Affordable .Housing Site on October 3, 2005, and considered all written and verbal
communications concerning potential environmental impacts resulting from the project before
rendering a decision.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council approves a Tentative
Subdivision Map for the Southgate Affordable Housing Site, conditioned on the ordinance
amending ordinance No. 2178 to allow development of 26 affordable single family homes on the
site first becoming effective, and subject to the following Findings and Conditions:
FINDINGS:
1. The proposed Tentative Subdivision Map, as conditioned, is consistent with the
provisions of Title 20, Subdivisions, of the Municipal Code (Subdivision
Ordinance) and the State Subdivision Map Act.
2. That the proposed subdivision, together with provisions for its design and
improvements, is consistent with the General Plan, and will not be detrimental to
the public health, safety, or welfare in that adequate public facilities exist or will
be installed, including roads, sidewalks, water, sewer, storm drains, and other
infrastructure.
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3. That the site is physically suitable for the density and the type of development
proposed.
4. That the design of the subdivision and the proposed improvements will not cause
substantial environmental damage, and that no substantial or avoidable injury will
occur to fish or wildlife or their habitat. An Initial Study was prepared indicating
that there would be no significant, environmental impacts that could not be
mitigated.
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL:
From the Planning Division:
1. The plans submitted for building permit review shall be in substantial compliance
with the Tentative Map, Unit Development Plan and Preliminary Grading Plan,
dated April 5, 2005, except as modified by these conditions.
2. All mitigation measures adopted in conjunction with the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for the Southgate Residential Development, revised February 20,
2004, are herein incorporated by reference as conditions of project approval.
3. Upon approval by the City Council, the applicant shall pay the $35.00 Notice of
Determination fee to the Planning Division. The check shall be made payable to
the County Clerk. Planning staff will file the Notice of Determination with the
County Clerks office within five (5) days after receiving Council approval.
4. The landscape and architectural plans shall be reviewed and approved by the Site
Plan and Architecture Review Committee (SPARC) prior to the issuance of a
building permit. As part of the SPARC review process, the applicant shall explore
ways to improve pedestrian access along Frates Road into and out of this portion
of the Southgate Subdivision.
5. Prior to the submittal of application for review by Site Plan and Architecture
Review Committee (SPARC), the applicant shall submit revised PUD
development standards which include the following changes:
Affordable Housing Site (Page 2)
First two sentences shall be deleted and replaced with the following sentence:
"A total of 26 units shall be permitted on the 2.51-acre affordable housing site."
Phasing Plan (Page 3)
Second paragraph shall be deleted and replaced with the following:
"Phase IV of the Southgate neighborhood will be developed with 26 affordable
single-family homes. This phase may occur concurrently with one of the other
phases or may occur following completion of the first three phases.
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From the City Engineer:
6. Grading and compaction shall conform to the Geotechnical Investigation Report
for Southgate Subdivision Phase I.
7. Hydrologic and hydraulic calculations and stornl drain system design shall be
reviewed and approved by the Sonoma County Water Agency.
8. The proposed water main system shall be capable of delivering a continuous fire
flow as required by the Fire Marshal.
9. Individual water services shall be 1.5-inches in diameter with 1-inch meters.
10. The proposed streets shall have a minimum street section of 4-inches of asphalt
concrete over 12-inches of class 2 aggregate base.
11. Sidewalks shall be continuous and on both sides of "A" Street. A sidewalk
easement shall be dedicated at the 90 degree turn bulbs.
12. The distance from the garage door to the back of sidewalk shall be at least 19-feet.
13. Parking shall not be allowed on the Frates Road side of "A" Street. "No Parking"
signs and a red curb shall be installed along this section of "A" Street. Parking
shall be.allowed in the outside radius of the 90 degree turn bulbs.
14. The project shall comply with requirements set forth in the City of Petaluma
Storm Water Ordinance, Grading and Erosion Control Ordinance and Storm
Water Management Plan. The project shall also comply with other county, state
and federal agencies having storm water management jurisdiction.
15. Prepare the final map and improvement plans per the latest policies, standards,
codes, resolutions and ordinances.
16. Parcel "N" shall be offered for dedication to the City of Petaluma.
From the Water Resources & Conservation Department:
17. The utility plan submitted with the Tentative Map shall be revised to show the 16-
inch water line along the Frates Road frontage. The trees proposed above this
utility line shall be relocated so as to maintain a minimum of five (5) feet between
trees and the utility line.
18. The Landscape Plan submitted with the improvement plans shall show all utility
lines, and a minimum of five (5) feet between trees and utility lines shall be
maintained.
19. A storm drain catch basin on the northwest corner of Tessa Way and Southridge
Drive shall be included on the utility plan submitted with the improvement plans.
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Other:
20. Homes constructed under this Tentative Map shall be subject to all impact fees
typically applied to single-family homes, with the exception of affordable housing
fees.
21. 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,
including the certification of associated environmental documents, 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 attorney fees by the City.
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 Approved as to
Council of the City of Petaluma at a Regular meeting on the 3"~ day of October, form:
2005, by the following vote:
pity Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Mayor Glass, Vice Mayor Harris, Healy, Nau
NOES: None
ABSENT: O'Brien, Torliatt
ABSTAIN: None L t
ATTEST: C~, ~IJL~
City Clerk _ ayor
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