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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1711 N.C.S. 01/04/1988.~ ; ~r~~~~ T ~E~ ~ 1 ORDINANCE NO. 1711 N.C.S. Introduced by Councilman Seconded by Councilman Mchael_Davis ~Btan Sobel AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1072 NCS BY RECLASSIFYING AND REZONING CERTAIN LANDS KNOWN AS VILLAGE EAST III RESIDENTIAL .PROJECT FROM P.C.D. (PLANNED COMMUNITY DISTRICT) TO P.U.D.. (PLANNED UNIT DEVELOPMENT) LOCATED ON THE EAST SIDE OF GARFIELD DRIVE AT VILLAGE EAST AND WREN DRIVES BE IT ORDAINED B;Y THE COUNCIL .OF THE CITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council. finds that the P~~ning Commission fiI"ed with the City Council: on December 21, 1987, its report as set forth in its minutes of December 8, 1987, recommending the adoption of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1D72 N.C.S., by reclassifying the rezoning certain lands being more partcuFarly described below from P.C.D. (Planned Community District) to P . U . D . (Planned Unit Development) : A . P . No's . 017-260-44 and 017-270.-60. Section 2. The City Council further finds that .said Planning Commission held a public hearing on said proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S.:, on December $, 1987 after giving notice of said hearings in the manner, for the period and in the form required by said Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. Section 3. Pursuant to the provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S. , the City Council finds that the. proposed. amendment is in general conformity with the Petaluma General Plan by providing density in conformance with designation; and further, that the public interest, 1 Ord. 1711 NGS 1 of 7 convenience and general welfare will be . furthered by the proposed amendment. Section 4. The City Council .finds that the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines have been satisfied and hereby incorporates by refer-ence the Subsequent Environmental Impact Report certified by the City Council on December 1, 1986. Section 5. Thee :City. Council further finds that the'. requirements of the California Environmental Quality 'Act Guidelines Section 15091 are hereby satisfied by the incorporation of the following .:findings: A. Traffic/Transportation/Circulation - Potential impacts were identified as follows 1. Increase in traffic volumes both in the general vicinity and on adjacent arterial roadways.. . 2. Increase in traffic safety problems for bike riders and pedestrians. crossing local streets. 3. Cumulative increases in intersection traffic volumes. The City Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be substantially lessened by the following measures which have been incorporated into 'the project:: 1. All streets entering. Garfield- Drive shall be provided with stop-sign controls (SEIR) . 2. Pr-ior to the issuance of the first building permit, the developer shall contribute a fair-share contribution to signalization improvements at the Ely boulevard/East Washington Street and Ely Boulevard/Caulfield Lane intersection. Fair share contribution .amount shall be based on the project's prorated share . of the traffic using said intersection, subject to review and determination of the City Engineer . 2 ORD.. 1,7,1-1 NC5; ~ 2 of ~ 3. Trucks and other heavy construction equipment traffic to and from the. project -site shall be confined to East Washington Street, Ely Boulevard, Casa Grande Road, Caulfield Lane and Village East Drive. B . Noise -Potential impacts were .identified as follows 1.. Subjection o'f re,sidents in~ proposed units to noises associated .with operation of airport. 2. Subjection of existing residents to noises associated with construction activity. The City Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be substantially lessened by the following requirements and restrictions which have been incorporated into the project: 1. Noise mitigation measures shall be incorporated in home construction per the SEIR (East of Ely) . 2. An Avigation Easement with buyers acknowledgement shall be executed and. recorded for each lot in the project. 3. Hours of construction activity on the Village East III project ` shall be limited to the hours of 7 AM to 6 PM, Monday through .Friday (non-holiday) . C. Schools - A potential impact was identified as follows: 1. Cumulative impact to Old Adobe. School District enrollment capacities. The City Council hereby finds that the above impact will be avoided by the following requirement which has been incorporated into the project: 1. T:he developer shall be required to pay school facilities impact fees to the Old Adobe School District subject to 3 ORD.. 1:711 NGS 3 of 7 Section 17.2.8 of the Petaluma .Municipal Code and approved by the City Council. ~, D . Drainage - .Potential impacts were identified as follows 1. Increase- in volume .and rate of surface runoff due to coverage of ~ permeable soils with paved surfaces and build. ings . 2. Temporary increase to soil. erosion rates and alteration to existing drainage patterns during. site grading activities associated with construction. The City Council hereby finds that the above impact will be substantially lessened by the following .requirements which have been incorporated into the ,project: 1,. The developer shall comply with the amended Petaluma .Municipal Code Sections 20.36-.010 and 20.36.020 which require' the developer to pay storm drainage impact fees. (as calculated in. Chapter 17.30) on construction in all sections of the City of. Petaluma. 2. The storm drain in Garfield Drive shall be extended to the easterly property boundary. 3. No off-si.te grading shall be permitted without express written consent of adjacent property owners . 4. The cut-off ditch located on the: adjacent property along the north. easterly boundary is not acceptable as shown. It shall be designed and installed as a permanent system . This drainage control shall consist of an underground pipe system with surface concrete "v' ditch and inlets . A berm shall also be provided between the ditch and adjacent to the backyard .fence. This berm. is required so as to avoid any filling of the ditch . An equivalent alternative solution to this drainage problem, may at the discretion of the City Engineer, be substituted for the recommendation above. 4 ORD 171=1 NCS 4 of 7 5. Off-site storm drainage facilities shall be developed to accommodate. drainage from this area in conformance with and to thapproval of, the Sonoma County Water Agency. 6. Prior to the issuance of any foundation permit, lot pad elevations shall be certified by a registered Civil Engineer or Land Surveyor. E. Municipal Services - The potential impacts were identified as follows 1. Water pressure availability. 2. Fire Hazard; -increase fire hazard in dry summer months due to proximity to adjacent open space areas. 3. Parks and recreation = increase demand for neighborhood and, comm:uriitypark facilities. 4. Energy The City substantially requirements: Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be lessened by the incorporation of the following 1. All houses. constructed above elevation . sixty feet may require a water pressure system installed for eaoh unit to maintain adequate. house pressure. Water pressure calculations must be submitted with the final rnap to verify that adequate domestic pressure can be obtained. 2. Fire hydrants shall be located as required by the Fire Marshal. 3. Prior to approval of a final map, the developer shall submit a plan for energy conservation. measures to be incorporated into the project, subject to review and approval of City staff. 4. The project sponsor shall develop a plan for installation of fences to help deter trespass by project residents into adjacent agricultural areas, subject to review and approval of SPARC. F. Archaeological - A potential impact was identified as follows: 5 ORD 1711 NCS 5 of 7 1. Possibility of discovering and damaging.; subsurface .prehistoric and/br historic archaeological materials within the project boundaries. The City Council hereby finds that the .above impact will be avoided by the halting of construction. in any area upon the findings of artifacts of an archaeological' nature and ,the hiring. of a qualified archaeologist to evaluate the finds. Mitigation measures prescribed by t'he: arehaeo,logist~-and' required~~ b;y the: City ~~should be undertaken prior to resumption of construction activities . ~4 - .. r G. ~ Geology/Soils - A potental° impact was identified as follows 1. Potential of differential movement of foundation material and cracking of pavements and. foundations from movement of expansive clay soils. The City Council hereby finds that the above impact will be substantially lessened by the preparation. .of soil investigation reports, subject to review and approval of the City Engineer, and the following; 1. Any retaining walls constructed on property lines over 2 feet (measured from. bottom of footing.) shall be of concrete or masonry material. 2. Soils with expansion index greater than 20, requires special design foundation , U . B . C . 2904.(b) . Section 6. Pursuant. to the provisions of Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S., and based upon the evidence it has received and in accordance with the findings made,. the City Counci`1 hereby adopts an amendment to said Zoning. Ordi-Hance No. 1072 N. C. S . , so as to reclassify and rezone said property hereinbefore referred to in accordance. with the recommendation of. the Planning Commission. 6 ORD 1711 NCS 6 pf 7 Section 7. The City Clerk is hereby directed to post this Ordinance for the period and in the manner required by the City Charter. INTRODUCED and ordered posted this 21st day of December, 1987. ADOPTED THIS 4th day of January, 1988 by the following vote: Sobel, AYES: Balsliaw, C,avanagb, Davis, Tender, Mayor Hilligoss NOES: 0 ABSENT: ABSENT/ABSTAIN: Vice Mavnr Wnn1GPv Attest City Clerk ord. village .east 7reso8 7 ORD 1711 NCS 7 of 7