Month 1985.03 March.
Day 1985.03.19PC
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers March
19, l985
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30
P.M.
by Chairman Rasmussen.
PRESENT: Chairman Rasmussen, Vice Chairman Gjervold, Commissioner
Brewer, Commissioner
Matsuhara, Commissioner
Rajander, Commissioner Whalen,
Commissioner
Williams
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director Werner, Associate Planner Sexton, Assistant
Planner Traut, Assistant Planner Buderi, and Assistant Public
Works Director Baird
COMMUNICATIONS:
None
MISCELLANEOUS:
None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR:
Commissioner Rajander moved, Brewer seconded, to approve the following items
as listed on the Consent Calendar. Motion approved 7-0.
a. LEISURE TOWN ROAD BRIDGE REPLACEMENT - City of Vacaville,
applicant
Pertains to the request for an Environmental Assessment (EA-8-85) for a Negative
Declaration involving the replacement of the existing bridge over the old Ulatis Creek
channel with a new bridge and culvert structure, to be located on Leisure Town Road
1/3 mile south of Sequoia Drive.
2. KRYSTEK VARIANCE - John Krystek, applicant
a. Variance (V-6-85)
Pertains to a request to reduce the required rear yard building setback from
20' to
14' 2" in order to allow a second story balcony and stairwell at l3l6 Needham Drive.
Assistant Planner Traut reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report
dated
March 19, 1985 into the record, noting that the project is consistent with the General
Plan. Staff recommended approval of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
John Krystek, applicant
Those speaking in opposition to the project:
None
Public hearing closed.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Brewer moved, Rajander seconded, that the Commission approve V-6-85
as meeting the five required findings (1-5) in accordance with Section 17.75.070
of the Vacaville Municipal Code and subject to conditions of approval A and B, as listed
in staff report. Motion approved 7-0.
3. SANDPIPER VILLAGE APARTMENTS - Robertson Homes, applicant
a. Environmental Assessment (EA-7-85
b. Planned Unit Development (PUD-23-84
c. Tentative Map (TM-11-84)
Pertains to the subdivision of 10.7 acres, located at the southwest corner of
Peabody Road and Marshall Road, into 4 lots and the proposed development of 210
two-story apartment units on one of the lots. Approval of a Negative Declaration is also
being requested in conjunction with the project.
Associate Planner Sexton reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report
dated March 19, 1985 into the record, noting that a traffic study was prepared (by TJKM
Transportation Consultants) for the project as previously required by the Commission.
Staff recommended approval of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
David Cooper, project engineer
Frank Borgess, representing the applicant
Those speaking in opposition to the project, felt that the traffic study was not adequate;
expressed concern about traffic on Marshall Road; objected to the pedestrian walkway;
were concerned about screening landscaping.
Ike Bell - 466 Manchester Way
Bob Marcell - 418 Andrea Drive
William Wharton - 491 Manchester Way
Irene Wharton - 491 Manchester Way
Ann White - 130 Andrea Drive
Fred Davi - 412 Manchester Way
Public hearing closed.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioners Brewer, Rajander, Gjervold and Williams felt that the traffic
study
was not adequate; that they could not approve a Negative Declaration. Commissioners
Rasmussen, Matsuhara and Whalen felt that the impact of this project would not be
significant, but could not be expected to correct the existing problems at this
intersection. Chairman Rasmussen pointed out that the property had been zoned
multi-
family for many years and that adjacent homeowners should have been aware that it
would be a high density development. The Commission felt that the project was well
designed.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Brewer moved, Rasmussen seconded, to deny the proposed
Environmental Assessment. Motion to deny approved 4-3.
Commissioner Brewer moved, Rasmussen seconded, to deny the Planned Unit
Development for the Sandpiper Village project. Motion to deny approved 4-3.
Chairman Rasmussen called a recess at 9:10 p.m. The meeting was
recalled to
order at 9:20 p.m.
4. SUMMERFIELD GARDEN APARTMENTS - Vitiello & Associates, applicant
a. Environmental Assessment (REA-13-85)
b. Planned Unit Development (PUD-2-85)
Pertains to the proposed construction of 122 two story apartment units on 6.4
acres
located along the west side of Nut Tree Road between Summerfield Drive and
Portsmouth Avenue.
Associate Planner Sexton reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report
dated March 19, 1985 into the record. Staff recommended approval of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
Jim Johnson, representing the applicant, stated that they agree with staff
comments.
Those speaking in opposition to the project:
None
Public Hearing closed.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Environmental Assessment:
Commissioner Rajander moved, Matsuhara seconded to approve Environmental
Assessment (REA-13-85) reaffirming the previously approved I-505/80 Redevelopment
EIR (EIR-2-83) regarding the proposed project in accordance with the provisions of
CEQA and with the findings A-D as listed in staff report. Motion approved 7-0.
Planned Unit Development:
Commissioner Rajander moved, Matsuhara seconded, to approve Planned Unit
Development (PUD-2-85) for the 122 unit apartment complex subject to Mandatory
Findings (a-g) and Findings 1-6 of Section 17.54.070 (c) of the Zoning Ordinance and
to conditions of approval A to J as listed in staff report. Motion approved 7-0.
5. COMPREHENSIVE ANNEXATION PLAN - City of Vacaville, applicant
a. Environmental Assessment (EA-8-85)
b. Comprehensive Annexation Plan
Pertains to the establishment of a comprehensive plan that would contain a
summary of the City's development policies for future growth. The plan would serve as
a reference for considering future annexations and would include provisions regarding
urban growth strategies, infill policies and agricultural preservation policies.
Community Development Director Werner reviewed the proposal and introduced
the staff report dated March 19, 1985 into the record, noting that the plan establishes
priorities for the properties to be annexed within the 1-5 year plan. It must be
consistent with the General Plan. The proposed plan is for 1985-2000. Staff
recommended approval of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those requesting to be included in the 1-5 year plan:
Ed Haworth, speaking for the Gonzalves-Lockie property
Jim Grossi, representing the Hilden property
Ted Colbert, represting the Village South property
Richard Quinn, California Drive property owner
Etheal Gilley, representing the Babcock property on California Drive and the
Village
South property
Arnie Spiess, representing the Gonzalves-Lockie property
Those speaking in opposition to the project:
None
Public Hearing closed.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
A lengthy discussion followed and several alternative were considered.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Matsuhara moved, Whalen seconded, to recommend approval to the
City Council of an amended plan to include additional residential properties that were
included in the General Plan in the 5 year plan. Motion approved 7-0.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Semi-Annual Vacancy Survey Results
Based on the semi-annual survey of residential apartment vacancies, the vacancy
rate in the City of Vacaville is 3.06%. The rate has increased to slightly more than 3%,
so that the severe rental housing shortage no longer exists. The City may now accept
appications to consider the conversion of existing multi-family structues to condominium
units. The next vacancy survey will be taken in September.
7. ADJOURNMENT
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned at 11:20 p.m.
Phyllis Lorenzo, Recording Secretary