HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2005-165 N.C.S. 09/19/2005 Resolution No. 2005-165 N.C.S.
of the City of Petaluma, California
APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE GENERAL PLAN LAND USE MAP
FOR THE
LINDBERG CIRCLE PROJECT
AT
890 LAKEVILLE STREET
APN 005-020-003, 039, 040
CITY FILE #04-GPA-0512-CR
WHEREAS, an application was filed by Lindberg Circle LLC to develop to construct a
mixed use project consisting of a two story 16,975 square foot commercial building, 40 single
family detached homes and X7,150 sq. ft. of private open space at 890 Lakeville Street. The
application includes a request to amend the General. Plan Land Use Map from Thoroughfare
Commercial to Mixed Use; and,
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the request on June 14 and 28, 2005;
and,
WHEREAS, all reports and comments from the Planning Commission were forwarded to the
City Council; and,
WHEREAS, the City Council held a duly noticed public hearing to consider this
amendment on August 19, 2005, and considered all written and verbal communications before
rendering its decision; and,
WHEREAS, the potential environmental impacts of the project were considered and
proper action has been taken by the City Council in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act and local environmental guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Petaluma City Council herby
approves the requested amendment to the General Plan Land Use Map to change the
designations as outlined above based upon the following findings:
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1. The proposed General Plan Amendment is deemed to be in the public interest.
The proposed project provides a mixed-use development which will offer
residential, units in close proximity to retail and office uses thereby, reducing the
need for commuting between the different uses.
2. The proposed General Plan Amendment is consistent and compatible with the rest
of the General Plan and any implementation programs that may be affected. The
General Plan designation for the properties across from Lakeville St. and
Lindberg Lane is Mixed Use which is consistent with the proposed amendment.
The western (East Court) and northern sides of the project are bordered by a
residential land use designation and an industrial designation. Furthermore, the
General Plan Amendment from. Thoroughfare Commercial to Mixed Use will be
consistent with the currently proposed General Plan Update which designates this
site as well as the East Court neighborhood as Mixed Use.
3. The potential impacts of the proposed General Plan Amendment have been
assessed and have been determined not to be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare. The project plans were referred to fire, police, public services
and engineering staff for review and comment, and the staff recommendations
have been incorporated into draft conditions of project approval to ensure that the
project will not be detrimental to public health, safety or welfare.
4. The proposed General Plan Amendment has been processed in accordance with
the applicable provisions of the California Government Code and the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Pursuant to the requirements of the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an Initial Study of potential
environmental impacts was prepared (See Attachment I, Initial Study). The Initial
Study identifies mitigation measures regarding noise that would reduce potential
impacts to less than significant. Based upon the Initial Study, a determination was
made that no significant environmental impacts would.. result. A copy of this
notice was published in the Argus-Courier and provided to residents and
occupants within 500 feet of the site, in compliance with CEQA requirements.
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5. The proposed General Plan Amendment to Mixed Use with a higher density (10
to 30 units per acre) is allowed "where measurable community benefit is to be
derived; where infrastructure, services, and facilities are available to serve the
increased density; where superior design ensures an attractive, comfortable and
healthy living environment; and where the effects of the increased density will be
compatible with the major goals of the General Plan." The 40 residential units on
4.5 acres represent a density of 9 units per acre or 12 units per acre. when the
42,109 square foot office/commercial parcel is excluded. The project will have a
"measurable community benefit" because it will provide a quality product with a
unified and organized arrangement of buildings and service facilities which are
appropriate in relation to the adjacent and nearby properties. The purposed project
will screen the nearby industrial uses and provide a well landscaped space for the
residential homes and commercial building. The PUD guidelines have been
developed based on the Central Petaluma Specific Plan (CPSP) mixed use
requirements and the standard zoning mixed use requirements because the project
is in such close proximity to the CPSP. The parcels across Lakeville St., which
are within the CPSP, have an allowable density of 60 units per acre.
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 19`h day of September, forn~:
2005, by the following vote: '~J-~<~,~z'
City Attorney
AYES: Canevaro, Vice Mayor Harris, Nau ,O'Brien
NOES: Mayor Glass, Healy, Torliatt
ABSENT: None -
ABSTAIN: None )
ATTEST: v`-'~~~~- "v
City Clerk Mayor
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