Month 1986.01 January.


Day 1986.01.21PC

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers    January 21, 1986

CALL TO ORDER:
    The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Chairman Rasmussen.  Chairman Rasmussen welcomed new members, Commissioner Breece and Chairman McCulley.

Present:    Chairman Rasmussen, Vice-Chairman Gjervold, Commissioner Brewer, Commissioner Rajander, Commissioner Matsuhara, Commissioner McCulley, Commissioner Breece.
Absent:    None.
Also Present:    Planning Director Werner, Senior Planner Sexton, Associate Planner Traut, Assistant Planner Buderi, Assistant Planner Potter.

COMMUNICATIONS:
    Update memos on agenda items 3 and 4.

MISCELLANEOUS:
    None.

1.    CONSENT CALENDAR:
    None.

2.    GONSALVES-LOCKIE - Bencel N.V., applicant
    a.    Environmental Assessment (REA-33-85)
    b.    Tentative Map (TM-9-85)
    Pertains to the proposed subdivision of 115.4+ acres with 317 single family residential lots with a minimum area of 6000 square feet, 3+ and 18+ acres park sites, a 15+ acre junior high school site and a 8.5+ acres multiple family residential site located on the east side of Peabody Road, south of the Country Village and Jepson Estates Subdivisions and is within the Gonsalves-Lockie Policy Plan area.

    Chairman Rasmussen moved, Rajander seconded, that the Commission continue this item.  Motion approved 7-0

3.    FAMILY DAY CARE CENTERS - City of Vacaville, applicant
    a.    Environmental Assessment (EA-3-85)
    b.    Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZO-1-86)
    Pertains to proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance regarding the regulation of State Licensed Family Day Care Facilities (12 children or less) which operate out of the home.  The revisions would include providing for administrative approval of these facilities with notification to nearby residents.  Currently facilities of more than 7 children require a Conditional Use Permit.

    Associate Planner Traut reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated January 21, 1986 into the record and noted that there was an update memo regarding the proposed ordinance.  Staff recommended approval of the ordinance.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project, felt that there should be allowances for more than 2 employees:
    Dolores Beelard - 1572 Amapola Drive
    Lesa Esposto-Franklin - 436 Beelard Drive
    Mike Larsen - 1241 Whitehall Way
    Anita Roja - 367 Edwin Drive

Those speaking in opposition to the project:
     None.

Public hearing closed.

COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    A lengthy discussion followed regarding limiting how many employees should be allowed, limiting the hours of operation, and increasing the notification area of adjoining property owners.  The consensus was to amend the proposed ordinance to allow a maximum of 3 employees, to limit the operating hours to 16 hours per day, and to increase the notification area to 300 feet.

COMMISSION ACTION:
Environmental Assessment:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded to approve the Negative Declaration (EA-3-86) for the zoning ordinance amendment pertaining to Family Day Care Home facilities (ZO-1-86) finding that the project is consistent with the General Plan and will not have any significant negative impacts on the environment.  Motion approved 7-0

Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded, to recommend to the City Council that the Family Day Care Homes Ordinance be adopted, per attached Exhibit "A", as amended, finding that it is consistent with the General Plan and meets the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance.  Motion approved 7-0

4.    SATELLITE T.V. DISHES - City of Vacaville, applicant
    a.    Environmental Assessment (EA-4-86)
    b.    Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZO-2-86)
    Pertains to proposed revisions to the Zoning Ordinance in order to provide standards on regulating the placement and screening of satellite T.V. dish antennas.

    Assistant Planner Buderi, reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated January 21, 1986 and noted that there was an update memo regarding the proposed ordinance.  Staff recommended approval of the project.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
    Roger Smith - manager of satellite dish antenna store in Suisun City.  He noted that a dish larger than 12 feet in diameter would not be necessary in this geographical area; that the dishes need a clear line of site to east coast satellites at a varying angle from 300 to 450; and that new technology in Europe has produced an 18-inch diameter dish.

Those speaking in opposition to the project:
    None.

Public hearing closed.

COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    A lengthy discussion followed regarding including restrictions on roof-mounted dishes in residential districts, whether a building permit should be required, and about screening of dishes.

    The consensus of the Commission was to allow roof mounted satellite dishes only when it can be demonstrated that a ground installation is not feasible because of inadequate reception.

    The Commission also felt that a building permit should be required for satellite dishes although it was noted that the Chief Building Inspector would interpret the Uniform Building Code to determine if a building permit would be required by the City.

    Commissioner Breece felt that there should be additional restrictions in the ordinance so that the dishes would not be visible from any public or private street.

COMMISSION ACTION:
Environmental Assessment:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, McCulley seconded, to approve Environmental Assessment (EA-4-86) for a negative declaration regarding the proposed amendment with a finding that the project will not have a significant impact on the environment. Motion approved 6-1 (No:  Breece).

Zoning Ordinance Amendment:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, McCulley seconded, to recommend that the City Council adopt Zoning Ordinance Amendment (ZO-2-86) as indicated on Exhibit "A", as amended, attached, by resolution, title only, finding that the proposed ordinance amendment is consistent with the goals of the General Plan and with the objectives specified in Section 17.03.020 of the Zoning Ordinance in that the proposed regulations will 1) foster a harmonious, convenient, workable relationship among land uses; 2) promote the stability of existing land uses which conform to the General Plan and protect them from inharmonious influences and harmful intrusions; 3) protect and enhance real property values; and 4) preserve the natural beauty of the City's site. Motion approved 6-1 (No:  Breece)

5.    DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
    None.

6.    COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    Chairman Rasmussen opened nominations for Vice-Chairman.  Commissioner Rajander nominated Commissioner Brewer.  Chairman Rasmussen nominated Commissioner Gjervold.  It was the consensus to appoint Commissioner Gjervold as Vice-Chairman.

    Chairman Rasmussen voted that he would like to change the procedures so the questions from the Commission to Staff would take place after the public hearing is closed.  Commissioner Matsuhara felt that there are instances where a clarification is needed before the public hearing.  The Commission concluded that questions to staff prior to the public hearing would be limited to clarification only.

7.    ADJOURNMENT:
    The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned at 9:30 p.m.

Respecfully submitted,

Phyllis Lorenzo, Recording Secretary