CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION


APPOINTED MEMBERS
Heidi Bauer, Chair
Blake Hooper, Vice Chair
Rick Whisman, 2nd Vice Chair
Roger McErlane
Sandi Potter
Darren Racusen






COUNCIL LIAISON
Janice Cader Thompson

STAFF LIAISON
Andrew Trippel, Planning Manager




COMMISSION MEETINGS
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
City Hall Council Chambers
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952


CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707) 778-4470
Fax (707) 778-4498
petalumaplanning@ci.petaluma.ca.us
www.cityofpetaluma.net


AGENDA

Tuesday, January 24, 2023
07:00 P.M.



CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE

Consistent with Government Code Section 54953 and orders from the Sonoma County Health Official, the Planning Commission meeting will not be physically open to the public and all Commissioners will be teleconferencing into the meeting via Zoom.

How to Observe and/or Participate: To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe and/or participate in the meeting by visiting https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96214053120

How to Watch on TV: Petaluma Community Access broadcasts on Comcast and Petaluma’s local channel 28. With AT&T U-Verse, PCA’s channels are accessible through channel 099. Local channels are not currently available on Satellite/DISH Networks.

How to Submit Public Comment: Members of public may provide written public comment by emailing comments to the Clerk at eellis@cityofpetaluma.org up to two hours prior to the meeting start (January 24, 2023 at 5:00 p.m.). Comments will be distributed to Planning Commission and placed on the agenda on the City’s website as part of the public record for the meeting, otherwise the comments will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.

How to Speak Live at a Meeting: Members of the public may address Planning Commission during the teleconference meeting only. To address the Planning Commission during the live meeting, please use this link to join the teleconference meeting:  https://us06web.zoom.us/j/96214053120

Tips for Attending a Virtual Meeting: https://cityofpetaluma.org/tips-for-attending-a-virtual-meeting/

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. ROLL CALL

3. PUBLIC COMMENT

The Commission will hear public comments only on matters over which it has jurisdiction. There will be no Committee/Commission discussion or action. The Chair will allot no more than three minutes to any individual. If more than three persons wish to speak, their time will be allotted so that the total amount of time allocated to this agenda item will be 15 minutes.

Public Comment - Obaid  1.5.23

Public Comment - Obaid 1.14.23

Public Comment - Olsen 1.22.23.pdf

4. COMMISSION COMMENT

A. Council Liaison – Janice Cader Thompson

B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee – Blake Hooper

C. Tree Advisory Committee – Rick Whisman

D. Other Commission Comment

5. PLANNING MANAGER’S REPORT

6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

A. June 28, 2022, Minutes

June 28, 2022 PC Draft minutes

7. NEW BUSINESS

A. Labcon North America Expansion Project –  Zoning Amendments to change the zoning designation for 6.51-acres of the site from Planned Community District to Business Park and an associated amendment to the Lakeville Business Park Planned Community District to remove all references to that portion of the site within the Lakeville Business Park Planned Community District and  Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow for the construction of an ±176,000 square foot manufacturing building and associated site improvements.  Staff:  Greg Powell, Principal Planner Mike Janusek, AICP, Associate Planner     Address:  3200 Lakeville Highway & 1677 Fisher Drive File #s: PLZA-2022-006, PLSR-2022-0025 This action is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 (Projects Consistent with General Plan or Zoning)

Staff Report

Attachment A - Draft Jan 24, 2023 Planning Commission Resolution - Zoning Amendments

Attachment A - Exhibit 1 Jan 24, 2023 Amended Zoning Map

Attachment A - Exhibit 2 Jan 24, 2023 Amended Lakeville Business Park PCD

Attachment A - Exhibit 3 Draft Jan 24, 2023 City Council Resolution and Ordinance

Attachment B - Draft Jan 24, 2023 Planning Commission Resolution - SPAR

Attachment B - Exhibit 1 Conditions of Approval

Attachment C - Architectural Plans, dated October 5, 2022

Attachment D - Landscape Plans, dated October 5, 2022 & January 4, 2023

Attachment E - Civil Plans, dated October 5, 2022

Attachment F - CEQA Environmental Checklist For Streamlined Review

Attachment G - Applicant Statement-Project Description

Public Comment - Linda Sheppard

Public Comment - Obaid 1.24.23

Public Comment - Obaid 1.24.23.2

2023-01-23 - Letter to Petaluma Planning Commission - Jim Happ

8. STUDY SESSION

A. Scannell Project - Study Session to solicit Planning Commission feedback on a revised conceptual proposal from Scannell Properties to develop 475 dwelling units consisting of 245 market-rate apartments, 90 detached single-family houses, 68 attached (duets) single-family houses, 72 below market-rate apartments, and 4,200 square feet of commercial space, on the vacant 39.22- acre site.  Staff:  Emmanuel Ursu, Principal Planner       Address: 500 Hopper Street (former Pomeroy site)       File #s: PLMA-21-0001 This is a discussion item only. No discretionary action will be taken on this item; therefore, this item is not a project pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

Staff Report

Attachment A - Overall Site Plan 2022-12-12

Attachment B- Market rate apartments site plan

Attachment C - River Setback Exhibit

Attachment D - Applicant Project Description

Attachment E - Single family warrants exhibit

Attachment F - General Plan Policies

Attachment G1 - SmartCode-2013

Attachment G2 - SmartCode-2013

Attachment H - Excerpts from River Access and Enhancement Plan

Attachment I-Applicant input on discussion points

Attachment J- Real estate data and trends

Public Comment - Satterfield and Sapp 7.26.2022

Public Comment - Irorere 1.18.23

Public Comment - Davis 1.19.23

Public Comment - Redikas 1.19.23

Public Comment - Donnenfield 1.23.23

Public Comment - Ross 1.23.23

Public Comment - Transform 1.24.23

Public Comment - Generation Housing 1.24.23.pdf

Public Comment - Stuart 1.24.23

Public Comment - Sullivan 1.24.23

Public Comment - Rinehart 1.24.23

Public Comment - Urban Chat 1.24.23

Public Comment - Kuehne 1.24.23

Public Comment - Dooley 1.24.23.pdf

Public Comment - Lorentz 1.24.23

Public Comment - Everett 1.24.23.pdf

Public Comment - Schlanker 1.24.23

9. ADJOURN

  A Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, February 14, 2023.

REMINDER:  Commissioners are encouraged to disclose any ex parte communications before an agenda item is heard.

Tentative Agenda Items: Please note that these items are subject to change based on status of projects and agenda availability.

February 14, 2023

* General Plan Housing Element

American with Disabilities Act Accommodations: Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the Clerk at eellis@cityofpetaluma.org or by calling 707-778-4319. The Clerk will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.


Appeal Statement: Within fourteen (14) days following the date of a decision of the Planning Commission, the decision may be appealed to the City Council by the applicant or by any other interested party. If no appeal is made within that time, the decision shall be final. An appeal shall be addressed to the Council in writing and shall be filed with the City Clerk. Said appeal shall be accompanied by the appeal fee as specified by Resolution 2010-206-N.C.S. as adopted by the City Council. The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant. (Zoning Ordinance §24.070)

Legal Recourse Statement: Persons commenting orally or in writing are advised to raise all pertinent issues at this state of review so that possible solutions may be implemented or adopted at the earliest opportunity. If you challenge the action taken by the City of Petaluma in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised during the public review process, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at or prior to the conclusion of the public review process. (Cal. Gov't. Code §65009(b))

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you require special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact the City Clerk's Office at (707) 778-4360 (voice) or (707) 778-4480 (TDD). Translators, American Sign Language interpreters, and/or assistive listening devices for individuals with hearing disabilities will be available upon request. A minimum of 48 hours is needed to ensure the availability of translation services. In consideration of those with multiple chemical sensitivities or other environmental illness, it is requested that you refrain from wearing scented products. The City Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code.

In accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a regular meeting of the Planning Commission that are provided to a majority of the members less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available at the City Clerk's Office, 11 English Street, during normal business hours. Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the City or a member of its legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if prepared by some other person

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Agendas and supporting documents can be found at: http://cityofpetaluma.net/cclerk/archives.html.