Month 1986.02 February.


Day 1986.02.18PC

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers    February 18, l986


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 Breece, Commissioner Brewer, Commissioner Matsuhara, Commissioner McCulley, Commissioner Rajander
ABSENT:    None
ALSO PRESENT:    Planning Director Werner, Senior Planner Sexton, Associate Planner Traut, Assistant Planner Buderi, Assistant Planner Potter and Assistant Public Works Director Baird

COMMUNICATIONS:
    Monte Vista Shopping Center Site Plan
    Revised Public Works Memo - Country Village Shopping Center

MISCELLANEOUS:
    None

1.    CONSENT CALENDAR:
    None

2.    COUNTRY VILLAGE SHOPPING PLAZA - Prodis Associates, applicant
    a.    Environmental Assessment (EA-37-85)
    b.    Conditional Use Permit (CUP-19-85)
    Pertains to the proposed development of an 84,064 square foot shopping center, including a mini-market with drive-up gasoline sales, on 8.08 acres at the southeast corner of Peabody Road and Alamo Drive.

    Due to the severe storm and road conditions, the applicant was unable to attend the meeting.  The item was continued to the next regular meeting.  Property owners in the area will be renoticed.

3.    MONTE VISTA PLAZA - Joseph and Mary Ann Perry, Robert Arrington, applicants
    a.    Environmental Assessment (REA-4-86)
    b.    Conditional Use Permit (CUP-2-86)
    Pertains to a request to establish a master plan for a 119,930 square foot shopping center, which would be built in phases, to be located on 9.65 acres at the northeast corner of East Monte Vista Avenue and Brown Street.  The applicant is also requesting specific design review approval of the first phase, a 34,000 square foot building.

    Associate Planner Traut reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated February 18, 1986 into the record, noting that the other nine property owners were contacted and sent copies of the staff report.  Staff recommended approval of the project.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
    Robert Arrington, said that he had talked with several of the property owners.

    Bob Mitchell, property owner, concerned about street dedication and parking.

    Tom Pergakis, owner of Tom's Glass Co., was concerned about the size of this lot after dedication, but wanted to see the first phase developed on Monte Vista.

    Dr. Barnes, property owner across Monte Vista, asked about the Monte Vista widening.  Assistant Public Works Director Baird said that it would be 2 lanes each way, with a median strip, no dents, and must be done in one phase.

Those speaking in opposition to the project:
    None

Public Hearing closed.

COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    It was the consensus of the Commission that this was the best solution for the entire area and a fair compromise.  The plan was the same as had been approved previously.  They would like to see the project started and felt it would set the basis of design for the entire center.

COMMISSION ACTION:
Environmental Assessment:
    Commissioner Gjervold moved, Rajander seconded, t approve Environmental Assessment REA-4-86 for the Monte Vista Plaza Design Review as reaffirming the Vacaville Community Redevelopment Plan EIR (EIR-1-81) in accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act and supported by findings A-D as listed in the staff report.  Motion approved 7-0.

Conditional Use Permit:
    Commissioner Gjervold moved, Rajander seconded, to approve the conditional Use Permit with findings (a-g), and subject to the conditions of approval A-H, as listed in the staff report, amending E. to read: ...adjoining "residentially zoned" properties.  Motion approved 7-0.

4.    ALTA MIRA SUBDIVISION - Clyde C. Greco, applicant
    a.    Environmental Assessment (EA-1-86)
    b.    Tentative Map (TM-1-86)
    Pertains to the proposed subdivision of 4.9 acres with 9 single family residential lots with a minimum lot area of 20,000 square feet.  The site is located east of the existing terminus of Alta Mira Drive.

    Associate Planner Traut reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated February 18, 1985 into the record, noting that the Avigation Easement notices each owner, and gives the right to the County for operation of the airport.  The Airport Commission requested that if the project is approved, that there be a 10 foot limit on the antenna height.  Also, a soils/geologic report should be provided to the owner regarding each lot.  Staff recommended approval of the project.

PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
    David Cooper of Cooper, Thorne Associates, representing Mr. Greco said that he agreed with staff conditions, but questioned the limit of 4' cuts in grade.  He also said that a soils report would be done on the entire subdivision.

Those speaking in opposition to the project:
    None

Public hearing closed.

COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    The Commission felt that 5' cuts were acceptable (as has proved workable in Hidden Valley Estates).  They felt the City should not enforce C C & R's, but property owners should be noticed to check requirements of C C & R's.

COMMISSION ACTION:
Environmental Assessment:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded, to approve a Negative Declaration (EA-1-86) for the proposed nine lot Alta Mira Subdivision in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act, finding that the project is consistent with the General Plan and Zoning Ordinance.  Motion approved 7-0.

Tentative Map:
    Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded, to approve the Tentative Map (TM-1-86) for the proposed nine lot Alta Mira Subdivision, as meeting the required findings a-g, and subject to conditions of approval A-E, amending E.f. to read:
    f.    That any (delete "T.V.") antennas be no higher than 10 feet above the roof of any house, and in no case be higher than the ridge line.  Motion approved 7-0.

5.    DIRECTOR'S REPORT
    a.    STATUS OF THE VACAVILLE GENERAL PLAN
    The Commission discussed the draft report and identified some specific areas for revision.  This item was continued to the next regular meeting for revision and Commission action.

    b.    MINOR MODIFICATION TO PUD-5-84  -  SYCAMORES APARTMENTS
    The Commission reviewed the report on the minor modification of the planned unit development and tentative map approvals to permit the recording of the condominium map.  The Commission had no concerns and felt that staff could proceed with the modification.  Commissioner Matsuhara declared a potential conflict of interest and abstained from voting.

    c.    DAWSON/STEWART PROFESSIONAL BUILDING APPEAL
    There was some discussion of the appeal.  It was the consensus of the Commission that the question of deferred improvement bonds or financial agreements did not lie with the Commission, therefore, they recommended that this item be forwarded to the City Council for action.

    d.    AIRPORT LAND USE COMMITTEE
    Director Werner suggested a meeting of the Planning Commission with the Airport Land Use Committee regarding the jurisdiction and legalities of the two entities with regard to land use in the City.

    e.    CITY COUNCIL UPDATE
    Director Werner gave an update on the City Council actions regarding Planning Commission items.

6.    ADJOURNMENT:
    The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

Phyllis Lorenzo, Recording Secretary