Month 1985.04 April.


Day 1985.04.16PC

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers    April 16, 1985   

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

    Prior to the regular meeting, Lyle Welch, Superintendent of the Vacaville Unified School District made a presentation to update the Commission on the status of enrollment and projected future student capacity in the Vacaville schools.

1.    CONSENT CALENDAR:
    Commissioner Brewer moved, Rajander seconded, to approve the following items as listed on the Consent Calendar.  Motion approved 7-0.

    a.    BOHANNON SUBDIVISION - Time Extension  -  David E. Bohannon Co., applicant
    Pertains to a request for a one year time extension for a planned unit development establishing a master plan for the development of 279 acres with 1,485 residential units and a 10 acre neighborhood commercial site located on the northwest corner of Alamo Drive & Leisure Town Road.  The tentative map pertains to the first phase of development proposing 132 single family homes on 31.4 acres.
    b.    MINUTES - Meeting of February 19, 1985

2.    DREAM STREET APARTMENTS  -  Robertson Homes, applicant
    a.    Environmental Assessment (REA-16-85)
    b.    Planned Unit Development (PUD-3-85)
    Pertains to the proposed construction of 298 two-story apartment units on two parcels of land totaling 14.5 acres, located on the southwest and southeast corners of Alamo Drive and the extension of Bel Air Drive.

    Assistant Planner Traut reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated April 16, 1985 into the record, noting that the overall site plan would seem to work well, and  that the units well designed.  Alamo Drive would be widened as a result of the project and the intersection of Alamo, Bel Air and Farmington Drives would be signalized as a Capital Improvement Project in the future.  Staff recommended
approval of the project.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
    David Cooper, representing Robertson Homes
    Hugh Harris, architect, noted that the entire project, including landscaping, be built as a unit.

Those speaking in opposition to the project:
    None

Public hearing closed.

COMMISSION ACTION:
Environmental Assessment:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded that the Planning Commission approve REA-16-85, as reaffirming the previous Environmental Assessment (EA-20-84), and with the following findings:
    a.    The project does not involve any significant impacts which were not adequately addressed in the previous environmental assessment.
    b.    Mitigation measures have been incorporated into the project as conditions of approval.
Motion approved 7-0.

Planned Unit Development:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded, that the Planning Commission approve Planned Unit Development (PUD-3-85) as meeting the required findings and subject to conditions of approval A-M, as listed in staff report, amending Condition K. as follows:
    "K.  That two tot lots, or other alternative recreational areas, be provided on each site.  The location and details shall be indicated within the final landscape plans."
Motion approved 7-0.

3.    CURRY TEMPLE CHURCH  -  Johnnie Williams, applicant
    Staff recommended continuance of this item, noting that review of the development plans for the proposed church has resulted in certain modifications in the project design.  The applicants would need additional time to prepare revised plans.

    Chairman Rasmussen moved, Matsuhara seconded, that this item be continued to the meeting of May 7.  Motion approved 7-0.

4.    AUTUMN LEAVES  -  Vacaville Senior Housing Corporation, applicants
    The project is a 56 unit senior citizens apartment complex which was proposed by the applicant with assistance provided by the Redevelopment Agency.  The applicants have requested that this item be continued until after the funding review process by HUD is completed.  It appears that there may b some adjustments to the project as a result of the review process and the applicants wish to present the more final plans at the public hearing on the project.  Staff recommended continuance to a date uncertain.

    Chairman Rasmussen moved, Rajander seconded, to continue this item as requested.
Motion approved 7-0.

5.    WEILBRECHT VARIANCE - George Weilbrecht, applicant     a.  Variance (V-10-85)
    Pertains to a request to allow a reduction in the required rear yard setback from 20' to 9'8" in order to permit construction of an enclosed patio room at 212 Randall Avenue.

    Assistant Planner Buderi reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated April 16, 1985 into the record, noting that as a part of the dwelling, the room must meet the setback requirements for the house.  Staff recommended denial of the project.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
    George Weilbrecht, applicant
    Walter Arnett, contractor

Those speaking in opposition to the project:
    None

Public hearing closed.

COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    Commissioner Rajander noted that the solarium roof and walls would be glass except for the lower 2 1/2 feet, with a sloping roof from 6' to 4' in height, which would hardly be seen above the 6 foot fence.  Also, there would be 30 feet between this and the adjacent residence to the rear.  Chairman Rasmussen noted that there were extraordinary circumstances, as the corner lot does have two large setbacks, limiting the usable yard area, which does penalize the property owner.

COMMISSION ACTION:
    Commissioner Brewer moved, Rajander seconded, to approve the request to reduce the rear yard setback from 20' to 9'8" to permit construction of the solarium. Motion approved 6-1.  (No:  Whalen)

6.    DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
    Director Werner briefed the Commission on actions taken by the City Council on Planning Commission items, at the previous Council meeting.

7.    ADJOURNMENT:
    The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

Phyllis Lorenzo, Recording Secretary