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HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrdinance 1655 N.C.S. 06/23/1986FECTIV AT OnINA � FrE i JUL 2 3 1986 ORDINANCE NO. 1655 N . C . S . Introduced by Councilman Jack -Cavanagh ' Seconded by QMa �rimn Fred Mattei AN ORDINANCE AMENDING. 'ZONING ORDINANCE NO. 1072 NCS BY RECLASSIFYING AND REZONING CERTAIN LANDS KNOWN AS THE SONOMA HIGHLANDS RESIDENTIAL PROJECT FROM R-1, 6500 AND. R-1, 20,000 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) AND 'A! (:AGRICULTURAL), :TO P.U.D,. (PLA•NNED.UNIT DEVELOPMENT) LOCATED GENERALLY.3ETWEEN. "D"' STREET AND WESTERN AVENUE AND ATTHE TERMINUS OF' "B'" STREET. BE IT ORDAINED,, •B:,Y .THE .'COUNCIL OF THE C"ITY OF PETALUMA AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. The City Council finds that the Planning Commission filed with the City Council ;on May 30, 1986, its report as set forth in its minutes of May 6, _1.986, recommending the adoption of an amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1072 N.C.S.; by -reclassifying the rezoning certain lands being more particularly described below' ,from R-1, 6500 and R-1, 20. ;000 (Single Family Residential) and 'A' (Agricultural) to P.U.D. (Planned Unit Development) Assessor's Parcel Numbers 8-032-42, 8-480-05, 08-049-09 & 10, 19-012-15 & 16. Section 2. The City Council further finds. that said Planning Commission held public hearings on, said proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 1.072 N.C..S.,, on February 11, April .22 and May 6, 1986 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 and its. Environmental Design Plan Element, Circulation Element by providing a collector street which connects "D" Street with Western Avenue, Land U:se by providing density in conformance with designation,; and 'further-, that the public interest, convenience and general welfare will be furthered by the proposed amendment. 1 of 7 Ord No 1655 N. C. S'. Section 4. The City Council California Environmental Quality Act hereby incorporates by reference the by the City Council on June 16, 1986. finds that the requirements of the Guidelines have been satisfied and Environmental Impact Report certified Section 5. The City Council further finds the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act Guidelines Section 15091 are hereby satisfied by the 'incorporation of the following findings: A. Traffic/Transportion/Circulation - Potential impacts were identified as follows: 1. Level of service at three intersections (Western/Petaluma Boulevard, 6th/D Street and Washington/Petaluma Blvd.) . 2. Increase traffic volumes both in the general vicinity and on adjacent major roadway systems. 3. Traffic movements along "D" Street and Western Avenue in the vicinity of the point of intersection with the proposed Victoria Drive. 4. Timing of roadway improvements. 5. Pedestrian/bike access. 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. Project contribution to signalization at 6th/ "D" and "B" and Petaluma Boulevard in an amount based upon the project's prorated share of the traffic using said -streets as identified in the Final Environmental Report. 2. Construction of the County improved roadway 300+ feet to the west and the monetary contribution for improvements to "D" Streets - including repaving on "D" Street from Sunnyslope to Petaluma Boulevard, and repaving on Western Avenue from Hill Drive to Petaluma Boulevard. 3. Construction of all necessary improvements at these intersections by the developer to accommodate adequate turning movements or acceleration/deceleration' lanes. 4. Access road connection to Western Avenue shall be completed prior to issuance of building permits for units in Phase II. 5. A pedestrian/bike path access will extend from El Rose Drive to path system in project. B. Slope Stabilization/Landscape Screening - Potential impacts were identified as follows: 1. Volume changes in expansive :soils would result in uplift of structures. 2. Site grading would alter site topography and expose soils to risk of erosion. 3. Grading could alter slope stability, thereby increase landslide potential. 4. Building damage could result occur during an earthquake. 5. Preservation of existing trees. 2 of 7 from g-roundshaking which could Ord No 1655 N.C.-S. 6. Degree of cut and grading. 7. Landscaping maintenance in public right-of-way. 8. Preservation of rare species, if found on site. The City Council hereby finds that the above potential impacts will be avoided by changes .or alterations which have been incorporated into the project, as follows: L. Use of pier or pile foundations, or removal of expansive soils and replacement with compacted fill. 2. Retention of .exi`sting vegetation, where ever possible, with enhancement and augmentation of existing vegetation with hydroseeding and planting of 8,860 seedlings to present natural grouping effects. Planting of a grove; of 15 gallon trees around the outside of the fence surrounding the existing City tank property to provide full screening of the tanks from view. Institution of erosion control plan. 3. Repairing of slopes with, compacted. fill and subdrainage systems. Preparation of further geo,te.chnical investigations per Ordnance 1576. All grading (cutting, compaction of fill and repair of landslide areas) shall be according to the recommendations and under the direct on -site supervision of a registered soils' engineer selected by the City and paid for through developer fees. Provision of a complete grading, drainage, erosion: control and revegetation plan for access road segments from "-D1 'Street and Western Avenue. Incorporation of mitigation measures as set forth on pages 3-84 through 3-86 of the. Final EIR:, pertaining to soil compaction, vegetation preservation, erosion control, geotechnical site investigations, sediment retention and drainage-. Landslide areas will be stabilized with Phase 1. development. 4. Completion of the further geotechnical site investigations, as required, providing seismic design of structures to reduce risk of damage. 5. Temporary fencing will be erected at the drip line of all native trees -incorporated into the .final landscape plan, prior t any grading / constru'c.tion activity. 6. Maximum cut/':fill slope shall be 2:1 and shall be sculpted to the... extent possible. to blend with the natural hill forms and contour lines. 7. Landscaping in public right,-of=way shall be installed to City Standards and sha4ll be maintained through a Landscape Assessment District. 8. Completion of )a second. botanical .survey prior to Phase 2 construction .'to .determine `if rare plant species are located on site; if found; mitigation measures will be implemented. C. Drainage - Potential impacts were identified as follows: 1. Increased, erosion potential during site grading and construction. 2. Downstream_ sedimentation of creeks and drainage system would increase turbidity and could increase flood hazards in areas of sediment deposition. 3of7 Ord No 1655 N.C.S. 3. Increased impervious surfaces would generate about 1.52 acre-feet of excess runoff subjectto runoff detention regulations. 4. Degraded runoff water quality due to addition to urban pollutants (soil, organic ,pesticides, heavy metals) . The City Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be substantially lessened by the following requirements which have been incorporated into the project: 1. Institution of erosion control plan. All backyard and hillside drainage control shall be by underground pipe system with surface catchment swales and inlets. 2. Installation of temporary sediment -collecting basins during the construction period and maintain them throughout the first year following the completion of construction. Construction of a pipe parallel to the existing stream from the end of Highland Court to the Water Agency pipe near El Rose Drive that will carry a portion of the flow from the projectrepresenting the increased flow due to development. The base level of flow will remain in the stream. 3. Payment of in -lieu fee of $15,000/acre-foot of excess runoff. All necessary on -and off -site improvements will be provided by developer. 4. Trapping of sediment before it leaves the site. Cleaning of streets and parking areas periodically and removal of litter before it enters the storm runoff system: D. Agricultural Land Separation - Potential impacts were identified as follows: 1. Continued use .of agricultural, land. 2. Growth inducing impacts to Varnhagen and Scott parcels. The City Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be substantially lessened by the following requirements which have incorporated into the project: 1. Provision of fencing, gates, etc. along outer property lines and the perimeter of project where common open space. areas abut adjacent properties (except Regional Park) and between common open space areas and publicly dedicated open space areas to permit continued use of properties for grazing purposes. Gates and motorcycle/vehicle barriers shall be provided at designated roadways to prevent unauthorized access. 2. Any water.. service to the Varnhagen property will require Council permission for outside water service. 3. Engineering study , will be' submitted with final map to address the potential intensities of .development on the Varnhagen and Scott properties. E. ' Recreational. areas , (location,; definition and phasing) - Potential impacts were identified as follows: 1. The project would not comply with the City's 2.5 acre community park component of the overall park requirements. 2. Timeliness of recreational area development with residential unit construction. 3. Open space, preservation. 4 of 7 Ord No 1655 N.C.S. The City Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be avoided by the following requirements which have been incorporated into the project: 1. Payment of park and recreation land improvement fee. Dedication of 42 acres of land to be designated as Urban Separator. 2. Recreational areas and improvements in common open space areas shall be fully, developed before -or with the phase within which they lie and be completed prior to issuance of the first occupancy permit for this phase. 3. Scenic/open ,space easements shall be recorded for each phase to prohibit development on open lands to be held in common by the homeowner's association (excepting limited recreational amenities) . Project 'CGS&R's shall reflect said areas as permanent open space, on -:going use restrictions and maintenance thereof. City shall become a party to CC'&R's, -making amendment subject to City approval. F . Noise - Potential impacts were identified as follows: 1. Audible noises from construction including trucks, excavation equipment concrete pumping equipment, hammers, saws, compressors, nail .,.guns and other light equipment could be ,,potential annoying to�..residents overlooking the construction site. 2: Noise,, generated. by construction trucks. on adjacent residential roadways. The City Council hereby finds nthat ,the above impacts will be substantially lessened by the following requirements and restrictions which have been incorporated into the project:. 1. Hours of -construction activity on the Sonoma Highlands project shall be -limited to the hours of 8 AM to 6 PM, Monday through Friday . (non -holiday). All construction equipment powered by internal. combustion engines shall be properly muffled and maintained to .minimize noise. Unused equipment shall be turned off when not in use. 2. Accessing the site from the south on I'D" Street and Western y Avenue bconstruction truck traffic 'is recommended whenever possible. Construction truck traffic is prohibited before 7 AM and after 5 PM. G. Schools - A potential impact was identified as follows: 1. Cumulative impact on school facilities over time as schools approach design cap"acities at the primary and then the secondary levels. The City Council hereby finds that., the above impact will be avoided by the following recommendation which has been incorporated into the project: 1. School District officials should consult with Planning staff as each phase of project construction is completed to more clearly define the extent of school enrollment levels and the District's ability to accommodate additional students . resulting from the project. 5of7 Ord No 1655 N.C.S. H. Archaeological - A potential impact was identified as follows: 1. Possibility of discovering and damaging subsurface prehistoric and/or 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 finding of any artifacts of an archaeological nature and the hiring of a professional archaeologist to inspect the find to determine the nature and significance of the find and if full retrieval, partial retrieval, nor retrieval or preservation is warranted. I. Municipal Services - The potential impact was identified as follows: 1. Contribution of project to cumulative impacts on sewer plant capacity, eventually necessitating the. need to expand the existing sewage treatment facilities. 2. Fire hazards within project and in open area. 3. Water pressure availability. The City Council hereby finds that the above impacts will be substantially lessened by the incorporation of the following requirements: 1. Payment of sewer connection fees. 2. A program for weed and grass abatement will be developed by the project proponent. Building roof covers shall be of fire retardant type in all areas of project. Existing 12" water main at "D" and El Rose will be connected with an additional water pumping station. 3. Houses to be located above the permitted pressure zone, may require a water pressure system to, maintain adequate house pressure. Water service calculations will be submitted with the final map to verify water pressure. 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 Council hereby adopts an amendment to said Zoning Ordinance 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. 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 16th day of June , 1986. ADOPTED THIS 23rd day of June , 1986 by the following vote: AYES: Cavanagh, Davis, Woolsey, Tencer, V.M. Balshaw, Mayor mattei NOES: None ABSENT: Sobel 6 of 7 Ord No. 1655 N.C.S. Attest: City Clerk ord. sonoma..highlands . PUD reso5 I of 7 Ord No 1655 N.C.S.