5.

CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

Chair Duggan called the meeting to order at 4:03 p.m.

Commissioners present:  Commissioners Bañuelos, Bartley, Cisco, Poulsen, and Chair Duggan.

Commissioners absent:  Commissioner Caston

6.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of March 11, 2010 were approved as presented.

7.

PUBLIC APPEARANCES

• Duane DeWitt, Roseland area – asked the commission to not be too exuberant as the economy is still difficult; he also commented that fiscal oversight was needed on some upcoming decisions regarding housing and a proposed development in Roseland.  
• Wayne Clark, spoke against the proposed Food and Wine Center (Sonoma Market) at the Fairgrounds.

8.

REPORT IF ANY ON SITE VISIT

Chair Duggan reported on the site visit to the Arbors project site and commented that it was informative and interesting.

9

DEPARTMENT REPORT

10.

PLANNING COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

11.

STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS

12.

CONSENT AGENDA

None

13.

PUBLIC HEARING – MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, DENSITY BONUS, AND CONCESSIONS – KAWANA SPRINGS FAMILY APARTMENTS – 766/786 KAWANA SPRINGS ROAD AND 2607 PETALUMA HILL ROAD – Density Bonus and concessions for a 42-unit affordable multi-family residential project on a 2.04 acre site – File Number MNP10-001

Ex-Parte Disclosures:

All commissioners visited the site.

City Planner Erin Morris gave the staff report.

Applicant representative Renee Sanders gave a presentation.

Public Hearing:

• Joaquin Mijares, 2669 Petaluma Hill Road - commented on traffic issues and the close proximity of their home to the development.
• Adrian Mijares, brother of former speaker – also commented on the traffic issues and the location of the driveway.

Public Hearing closed

Commissioner Bartley commented that the project would be going to Design Review.

Applicant representative responded briefly to the Public Hearing

Commissioner Bartley made a motion and Commissioner Poulsen seconded to approve Resolution 11516: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL AND ADOPTION OF A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE PROPOSED KAWANA SPRINGS FAMILY APARTMENTS PROJECT DENSITY BONUS AND CONCESSIONS LOCATED AT 766 KAWANA SPRINGS ROAD, 786 KAWANA SPRINGS ROAD, AND 2607 PETALUMA HILL ROAD – ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 044-041-087 – FILE NUMBER MNP10-001

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Commissioner Bartley made a motion and Commissioner Poulsen seconded to approve (with revised language) Resolution 11517: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF A DENSITY BONUS AND CONCESSIONS FOR KAWANA SPRINGS FAMILY APARTMENTS LOCATED AT 766 KAWANA SPRINGS ROAD, 786 KAWANA SPRINGS ROAD, AND 2607 PETALUMA HILL ROAD – FILE NUMBER MNP10-001

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

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PUBLIC HEARING –  MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TENTATIVE MAP, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – THE ARBORS – 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE – Subdivision of 5.69 acres into 37 lots and one parcel, construction of 37 single family attached residences, and associated tree removal and site improvements – File Number MJP07-016

Ex-Parte Disclosures:

All visited the site

City Planner Erin Morris gave the staff report.

Bruce Aspinall, Applicant Representative gave a presentation.

Jack Stark, also one of the Applicant Representatives gave a presentation.

Ralph Osterling, the forester for the project gave a presentation on the trees.

Mark Rose, Project Architect gave a presentation.

Jack Stark also commented on the landscaping for the project.

Public Hearing:

No speakers

Commissioners discussion ensued:

Commissioner Bartley – Commented that the project was very well done and supports the applications.

Commissioner Poulsen – also favors the project, likes the traffic calming and the pathway.

Commissioner Cisco – also stated the project was very well done and supports the project.

Commissioner Bañuelos – favors the project and stated her appreciation for the site visit.

Chair Duggan – favors the project, also stated the site visit was very helpful.

Commissioner Poulsen made a motion and Commissioner Cisco seconded to approve Resolution 11518: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE ARBOR’S PROJECT LOCATED AT 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE –ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 173-270-005 – FILE NUMBER MJP07-016.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Commissioner Poulsen made a motion and Commissioner Cisco seconded to approve Resolution 11519: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE ARBORS LOCATED AT 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE – ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 173-270-005 – FILE NUMBER HDP07-014.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Commissioner Poulsen made a motion and Commissioner Cisco seconded to approve Resolution 11520: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE ARBORS LOCATED AT 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE – FILE NUMBER CUP07-057.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Commissioner Poulsen made a motion and Commissioner Caston seconded to approve Resolution 11521:  RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE ARBORS TENTATIVE MAP LOCATED AT 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE – FILE NUMBER MAJ07-009.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Break

15.

PUBLIC HEARING –  MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT, AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – FIRE STATION NUMBER 5 – 2201 NEWGATE COURT – Application to allow the development of a 5400 sq ft fire station on a 1.11 acre parcel to accommodate the relocation of the existing fire station on Parker Hill Road and improve emergency response times in Northeast Santa Rosa – File Number MNP09-020

Ex-Parte Disclosures:

All commissioners visited the site

City Planner, Noah Housh gave the staff report.

Mitch Conner, architect for the project gave a presentation.

David Vandeveer, Public Works Engineer gave a presentation.

Mark McCormick from the Fire Department gave a presentation.

Commissioner Cisco asked what the plans for the Parker Hill site were once the fire station is relocated. Mark McCormick responding that it will be sold.

Commissioner Bañuelos asked about approximately when it would be built. Mark McCormick responded that it depended on grant money that was applied for from Measure O.

Commissioner Poulsen asked about the Parker Hill site and what their average calls are per day. Mark McCormick stated that due to the brown out of two fire stations the numbers are a little skewed.

Commissioner Bartley asked about how they will reach other outlying areas that Santa Rosa has developed. Mark McCormick stated that they work with other adjoining fire districts.

Public Hearing:

• William St. Pierre, 2225 Newgate Court – concerned of sound wall not protecting upper levels
• Steve Lohrer, 2104 Wedgewood Way - concerned whether or not Wedgewood will be used as cut-through.
• Bob Forsythe, 2166 Wedgewood Way – concerned of narrowness of road and the possible use of Wedgewood Way.
• Rochelle Warfield, 2219 Newgate Court - has issues with the easement and the excess vehicles and extra noise.
• Linda Barr, 2160 Wedgewood Way – is concerned of the use of Wedgewood Way,
• Herbert Steiner, 2210 Newgate Court. – opposed stating the site is too small for a fire station and doesn’t like the tall tree being removed or that it’s in a residential neighborhood.
• Joe White, 2168 Wedgewood Way – commented on alternate locations and concerns of sound impacts.
• Margaret White, 2168 Wedgewood Way – would like other sites to be considered.
• Scot Stegeman – stated that the old resolutions only state that there was to be a station built and doesn’t designate this site. Stated there was no traffic analysis done on Wedgewood.
• Don Ransom, 2128 Wedgewood Way – concerned of traffic and safety on Wedgewood.
• Hugh Steimle, 4788 Parker Hill Road – concerned of noise, opposed to this location. Would prefer that it be located on Stagecoach.
• Corrine Coburn spoke about sound wall near her property.

Public Hearing closed

There was discussion between the commissioners, staff and applicant as to whether or not Wedgewood was going to be used as a cut through. Mark McCormick reiterated that it would not be used unless they were responding to emergencies on Wedgewood or off from Wedgewood. There was also discussion about issues of the ridgelines with staff responding that the project would preserve the ridgelines.

Commissioners discussion ensued:

All commissioners expressed their support for the project.

Commissioner Bartley made a motion and Commissioner Poulsen seconded to approve Resolution 11522: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION FOR THE FIRE STATION NUMBER 5 PROJECT LOCATED AT 2201 NEWGATE COURT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 173-500-005 – FILE NUMBER MNP09-020.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Commissioner Bartley made a motion and Commissioner Poulsen seconded to approve Resolution 11523: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR FIRE STATION NUMBER 5 LOCATED AT 2201 NEWGATE COURT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 173-500-055 – FILE NUMBER MNP09-020.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

Commissioner Bartley made a motion and Commissioner Poulsen seconded to approve Resolution 11524: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE FIRE STATION NUMBER 5 LOCATED AT 2201 NEWGATE COURT – FILE NUMBER MNP09-020.

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(5)

(Bartley, Bañuelos, Cisco, Duggan, Poulsen)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(1)

(Caston)

14.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Duggan adjourned the meeting at 7:16 p.m. to the regular Planning Commission Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Santa Rosa City Hall on Thursday, May 13, 2010.

PREPARED BY:

Anette Niewald, Recording Secretary

ATTEST:

APPROVED:

Chuck Regalia, Executive Secretary

Vicki Duggan, Chair