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I. CALL TO ORDER
Chairman
Dutra called the meeting to order at
II. ROLL CALL
Commissioners
Present:
Staff
Present: Lustig,
Gonzalez, Hirsch
III.
CHANGES TO THE AGENDA
There
were no changes to the agenda.
IV.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. For
the Regular Meeting on
It
was moved by Commissioner McClelland to approve the minutes of
Yes: 4 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 1 (Rock)
V. ORAL AND WRITTEN COMMUNICATIONS
There
was no public comment.
A. Adoption of Resolution No.
PC 04-15, noting and correcting a typographical error in Resolution No. PC
03-29 recommending the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow
buildings within the Marketplace at Cotati Commons project to exceed the
35-foot maximum height limit within a C-1 (Commercial) and CH (Highway
Commercial) zoning district, located on 23-acres (The Marketplace at Cotati
Commons) located at the northwestern intersection of Highway 116 and Redwood
Drive, for APNs: 046-286-011, 046-286-012,
046-286-013, 046-286-014, 046-286-015, and 144-050-007. The correction to
Resolution No. PC 03-29 involves correctly indicating that the maximum
height for pitched roof elements may be forty-nine (49) feet consistent with
the approved project plans and EIR Addendum.
PA# 21/03 Applicant: South Sonoma Capital Partners/Monahan Pacific
Corporation/Newman
Development Group, LLC
AP#
046-286-011, 046-286-012, 046-286-013, 046-286-014, 046-286-015, and
144-050-007
Consultant
Planner Gonzalez presented the staff report and explained the typographical
error.
The
public hearing was opened and closed at
It
was moved by Commissioner Pagnusat to adopt Resolution No. PC 04-15, Adoption, noting
and correcting a typographical error in Resolution No. PC 03-29 recommending
the City Council approve a Conditional Use Permit to allow buildings within the
Marketplace at Cotati Commons project to exceed the 35-foot maximum height
limit within a C-1 (Commercial) and CH (Highway Commercial) zoning district,
located on 23-acres (The Marketplace at Cotati Commons) located at the
northwestern intersection of Highway 116 and Redwood Drive, for APNs: 046-286-011, 046-286-012, 046-286-013, 046-286-014,
046-286-015, and 144-050-007. The correction to Resolution No. PC 03-29 involves correctly
indicating that the maximum height for pitched roof elements may be forty-nine
(49) feet consistent with the approved project plans and EIR Addendum.
Second by Commissioner McClelland.
Yes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
B. Request
for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to increase the occupancy of the
existing 1,886 square foot North House residential care facility from six to
eight beds. No exterior changes or site modifications are proposed. The project
site is located at
PA #13/04 Applicant: Community Support Network
AP
#144-272-04
Consultant Planner Hirsch presented the staff
report.
The public hearing was opened at
Tom Phillips, Chair of the Community
Support Network Board of Directors, reminded the Commission that the City had
provided a $140,000 loan to the Community Support Network several years ago.
David Evans, Community Support Network, stated that
group instruction will be limited to people who live at the site. Clients are high functioneing
mentally ill or chemically dependent.
The public hearing was closed at
It was moved by Commissioner Hammond to adopt
Resolution No. 04-13, approving a Conditional Use Permit to increase the
occupancy of the existing 1,886 square foot North House residential care
facility from six to eight beds with a modification to Condition No. 5 as
amended and included with the Conditions of Approval below. Second
by Pagnusat.
Yes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
Conditions of Approval (PA#
13/04):
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
1. If deemed necessary for
this use, the applicant shall secure the appropriate license or certification
from the California Department of Social Services, Community Care Licensing
Division for the proposed operation prior to implementing the increase in
occupancy.
2. All signage in
association with the proposed use shall be established in conformance with the
provisions of Chapter 17.38 of the City’s Zoning Ordinance. Prior to the installation of any signage for
the proposed use, the applicant shall apply for a separate sign permit and
submit a detailed elevation of all signage to the Planning Director for review
and approval.
3. A minimum of four
parking spaces, including one handicapped accessible space, shall be provided
on-site for the proposed use.
4. There shall be no
exterior changes or modifications made to the existing building or site in
association with the proposed use/operation. Any exterior modifications or site
changes will require review by the Design Review Committee.
5. AMENDED. The number of residents utilizing the facility shall not
exceed eight (8) residents and no more than two (2) staff members shall be
present at any time.
6. At any given time, no
greater than eighteen (18) total clients shall utilize the facility for group
events or instruction.
7. The applicant shall be
required to submit a “parking management plan” for review and approval by the
Planning Director in the event that parking for group activities or
instructional events becomes a significant impact in the future.
RANCHO ADOBE FIRE PROTECTION
DISTRICT
8. The project shall
conform to the requirements of the Rancho Adobe Fire Protection District.
C. Request for Preliminary Design Review and approval of a
Mitigated Negative Declaration to allow the construction of a two-story 6,140
square foot light industrial building on a 0.37-acre site located at
PA# 03/03 Applicant: Trueleaf
Technologies/Key
AP# 144-010-021
Consultant Planner Rick
Hirsch presented the staff report.
The public hearing was
opened at
Dennis Key, Architect,
represented the applicant and mentioned the difficulties of developing this
site.
The public hearing was
closed at
It
was moved by Commissioner Rock to adopt Resolution 04-14, approving Preliminary Design Review and approval of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
to allow the construction of a two-story 6,140 square foot light industrial
building on a 0.37-acre site located at
Yes: 5 Noes: 0 Absent: 0 Abstain: 0
PLANNING COMMISSION
1. ADDED. The
site plan shall be corrected to indicate no existing sidewalk to the south of
the project site.
2. ADDED. The
location of the existing PG&E box shall be shown on the site plan in its
correct location on the neighboring property to the east of the project site.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
3. Prior
to issuance of certificate of occupancy, the applicant shall submit proposed location
of all PG&E equipment boxes for review and approval by Planning Department
Staff.
PRELIMINARY DESIGN REVIEW
4.
DELETED. Standard parking
stalls shall be dimensioned 9’x18’. Up to two feet of the required parking
stall length may project into the perimeter planting strip. Up to 30 percent of
the overall required parking may be designated as “compact parking” dimensioned
8’x16’. All landscaped perimeter planters shall maintain at least five feet of
“free and clear” landscaping (i.e., if a standard parking stall projects two
feet into the perimeter planting strip, such planting strip shall be a minimum
of seven feet in width, inside dimension.) The site plan shall be modified to
meet this standard prior to Final Design Review.
5.
Parking within rear and side setbacks shall be considered
and reviewed by the Planning Commission.
6.
DELETED. Two metal grilles or
trellises with climbing plants or vines, consistent with the rest of the
building, shall be installed on the right side of the south elevation and shown
on the design plans for Final Design Review.
7.
The project parking data shown on the site plan shall be
corrected to indicate a total of 12 parking stalls, including four compact
stalls (not three).
8.
The main level floor plan shall be corrected to show two
“man-doors” on the west elevation in place of the roll-up door that is
indicated.
9.
Site details shall be provided for Final Design Review,
including such items as fencing, lighting, benches and bike racks. All details
including materials and colors, awnings, vents, window materials shall be
called out in detail on the building elevations for Final Design Review. A
color rendering and materials board shall be submitted for Final Design Review.
10.
The color of metal siding and/or roofing shall be a
non-glare shade.
11.
The locations of all mechanical equipment, including air
conditioning and heating units, shall be shown on the design plans for Final
Design Review. All such equipment shall be located outside of all setbacks and
adequately screened from view from the public right-of-way.
12.
A preliminary grading and drainage plan shall be
submitted for Staff review and approval prior to issuance of building permits.
13.
Detailed exterior lighting plans shall be submitted for
Staff review and approval prior to issuance of building permits, including
illumination that highlights entry points and parking lot areas. Parking lot
light standards shall be designed and constructed attractively and similar to
such improvements elsewhere in the industrial park. Applicant shall provide
lighting-related information for building and parking lot on exterior lighting
plans.
14.
A photometric study shall be submitted for Staff review
and approval prior to issuance of building permits to ensure proper on-site
lighting. New light sources shall be designed to prevent glare and undesirable
illumination to adjacent properties and streets.
15.
This project may require installation of street lighting,
to be determined by the City Engineer.
16.
Detailed irrigation plans shall be provided for Staff
review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. Site drainage shall
be designed and constructed to the approval of the Superintendent of Public
Works, including the installation of oil or sand trap interceptors and engraved
metal storm drain covers stamped “No Dumping-Drains to Creek.”
17.
All driveways shall be constructed to accepted commercial
driveway apron standards.
18.
Construction shall proceed in accordance with Best
Construction Practices for dust, noise and traffic control.
19.
All exterior signage shall be required to be submitted
for review and approval by Planning Staff and a sign permit obtained prior to
installation.
20.
Landscaping around windows and doors shall not exceed
three feet in height so as to prevent concealment of individuals. (Police
Dept.)
21.
Prior to issuance of a certificate of occupancy, the
project landscape architect shall be required to certify in writing that the
landscape and irrigation are installed according to approved design plans and
satisfy the drought tolerant landscape requirement of the City.
22.
Design Review approvals are valid for one year from the
date of Planning Commission approval.
23.
ADDED. The
applicant’s landscape architect shall submit verification that the landscape
plan meets the 50% shade requirement for parking areas within ten years.
24.
ADDED. Trees shall be included in the
perimeter landscape strip on the east property line located at points of
intersection of the parking spaces.
CEQA MITIGATION MEASURES
25. Implementation of the following Best
Construction Practices will reduce air quality impacts to a less than significant
level:
a. Sprinkle all construction areas with water (recycled when
possible) at least twice a day, during excavation and other ground-preparing
operations, to reduce fugitive dust emissions. Wetting could reduce particulate
(dust) emissions by up to 50 percent.
b. Cover stockpiles of sand, soil, and similar materials,
or surround them with windbreaks. This measure will substantially reduce wind
erosion of stockpiled materials during construction, reducing the potential of
the project to contribute suspended particulate (dust) concentrations when the
wind exceeds 10 miles per hour.
c. Cover trucks hauling dirt and debris to reduce spillage
onto paved surfaces.
d. Sweep up dirt and debris spilled onto paved surfaces
immediately to reduce re-suspension of particulate matter through vehicle
movement over those surfaces.
26. The
27. The project may require transport, use and/or
storage that may be associated with light industrial uses. Best Management
Practices regarding the use, storage and handling of hazardous materials shall
be incorporated as site preparation and construction proceed.
28. Any use of hazardous materials shall be
reviewed by the Fire Department for compliance with the City Municipal Code and
County Hazardous Waste Management Plan.
29. Construction activity shall be limited to the
hours between
30. All construction equipment shall have
mufflers or other noise control devices as approved by the equipment
manufacturers. Equipment shall be in good working condition.
31. All lighting shall be directed downward and
no offsite spillover of light or glare shall be allowed.
32. In the event that any cultural resources are
uncovered during earthmoving activities, all construction excavation activities
shall be suspended for a period to be determined by a City-approved
archaeologist to allow for adequate inspection, recommendation and retrieval if
appropriate.
SONOMA COUNTY WATER AGENCY
33. The project shall be in compliance with the
Agency's Flood Control Design Criteria.
POLICE DEPARTMENT
34. Landscaping around
windows and doors should not exceed three feet in height so as to prevent
concealment of individuals.
CITY ENGINEER
Prior to Issuance of
Grading Permit:
35. Grading and drainage plans shall be
submitted to the City Engineer and Planning Director for review and approval.
36. The grading and drainage plans shall
include:
a. Erosion control plan.
b. No lot-to-lot drainage will be allowed.
c. Shall meet City and SCWA requirements.
37. A grading bond may be required prior to the
issuance of a grading permit.
38. The applicant shall submit a soils report
prepared by a licensed geotechnical engineer to the City Engineer for review
and approval.
39. Applicant shall submit improvement plans to
the Fire District and Police Department for review and approval.
40. The grading and drainage plans shall be
submitted to the Sonoma County Water Agency for review and approval.
Prior to Issuance of
Encroachment Permit:
41. An encroachment permit will be required for
all work within the public right of way.
42. Submit improvement plans subject to the
review and approval of the City Engineer.
Said plans shall include:
a. Title Sheet with routing list.
b. Grading and Drainage Plans, sections and details.
c. Utility & Frontage Improvements
plan view, sections and details.
d. Erosion Control Plan, plan view,
sections and details.
e. Existing topography and culture, all
above ground and below ground existing
utilities and structures.
f. Landscape and irrigation plans, plan
view, sections and details.
43. Driveways shall meet the City Commercial
Driveway Standards.
44. All utilities shall be underground.
45. Public sidewalk improvements shall meet
46. Private access and parking lot shall be
designed in accordance with geotechnical engineer’s recommendations for pavement section and
shall be shown on the improvement plans.
47. Signing and striping for the interior
parking lot shall be included in the improvement plans.
Prior to Issuance of
Building Permit:
48. Approved grading and improvement plans are
required.
49. If required the applicant shall submit a
shared access, parking and maintenance agreement to the City for review and
approval.
Prior to Occupancy:
50. If required the applicant shall submit an
approved and recorded copy of the shared
access, parking and maintenance agreement to the City.
51. Applicant shall submit “As-Built” drawings
to the City upon completion of the work.
VII.
REPORTS BY STAFF
There
were no reports from staff.
The
Commission requested that there be an future
discussion regarding the City public stree lighting
policy.
Chairman
Dutra adjourned the meeting at
Submitted
by:
Marsha
Sue Lustig