Month 1986.06 June.
Day 1986.06.17PC
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - City Council Chambers June
17, 1986
CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was called to order at 7:30
P.M. by Chairman Matsuhara.
PRESENT: Chairman Matsuhara, Commissioner Breece, Commissioner
Brewer, Commissioner Gjervold, Commissioner Rasmussen.
ABSENT: Vice Chairman Rajander, Commissioner McCulley
ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director Werner, Senior Planner Sexton, Associate
Planner Traut, Assistant Planner Buderi, and Assistant Public
Works Director Baird
COMMUNICATIONS:
A. Two letters of opposition to Item No. 4 from John Yolo and Anthony Concilla
MISCELLANEOUS:
None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
None
2. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT - CIRCULATION ELEMENT
a. Environmental Assessment (EA-12-86)
b. General Plan Amendment (GP-3-86)
Pertains to a request to amend the Circulation Element of the General Plan for
a
proposed new arterial/expressway from California Drive (near Irene Larson School) to I-80 (near Davis
Street). The proposed street would be located within the abandoned
right-of-way of the Sacramento Northern Railroad.
Director Werner reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report dated
June
17, 1986 into the record, noting that the proposed new street offers the most usable
opportunity to accommodate the projected traffic in southern Vacaville. Impacts of the
street are proposed to be mitigated and a partial funding source is available. Approval
of the general plan amendment was recommended.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
Arnold Johnson representing TJKM Transportation consultants gave a brief review
of the traffic report.
Jim Farha, a real estate agent agreed that this would be a good alternative
for a
new road.
Those speaking in opposition to the project:
Arthur Feidler, 272 Coronado Court, felt it would be a hazard for kids going
to
school. His neighborhood would loose its rural atmosphere and he didn't feel the road
would relieve the congestion.
Julie Lealand, 894 Kingman Drive, stated it would be hard to get off of Kingman
Drive because of traffic buildup at the intersection coming off and on the road. It will
cause air and noise pollution and the possibility of crime in the area.
Mr. Shefield, 859 Kingman Drive, wanted to know the costs. He didn't feel
that
there was really 100 ft. available, and wanted a second opinion on the traffic survey.
Charles Jones, 1660 Alamo Drive, said his property value would drop, and it
would
be a hazard to his children.
Resident of the area stated that the affect of the surrounding people should
be
considered first.
Marge Albecetti, 1791 Alamo Drive, did not want a traffic light right next to
her home
or put up with the construction of a new road.
Debra Feidler 272 Coronado Court, this will greatly affect the quality of their
life and
residents will do all they can to stop the project.
Peggy Boso, 244 Bowline, wanted to know how much of her backyard she would
loose.
Margaret Salvador, 1654 Alamo Drive, her house value would drop and she would
not be able to sell her house.
Dave Shall 1649 Alamo Drive, concerned about noise level.
Peter English 645 Cordelia, suggested a 4th alternative of reducing development
in
the south side of town by rezoning the land.
Bonnie Calli, wanted to know who would compensate property owners for loss of
property value.
Public Hearing Closed.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Rasmussen felt it was a unique opportunity to solve the traffic
problem.
Commissioner Brewer stressed that it would be 5-10 years before this happened
and it would be better for Vacaville as a whole.
Commissioner Breece, felt the sacrifice to residents would be too great and
that
other alternatives should be looked into.
Commissioner Gjervold felt is was a good opportunity to take advantage of street
improvements.
Chairman Matsuhara was concerned about setbacks for adjoining residents and
felt
other alternative should be looked into.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Brewer moved, Rasmussen seconded, that the Planning
Commission recommend that the City Council approve the General Plan Amendment -
Circulation Element. Motion approved 3-2 (no: Matsuhara, Breece)
Chairman Matsuhara called a recess at 8:50. The meeting was called to
order at
9:00 p.m.
3. LYDON VARIANCE
a. Variance (V-18-86)
Pertains to a request to allow an existing illegal structure to encroach 10'
within the
10' required side yard and remain at the present 0' building setback at 172 N. Alamo
Drive.
Assistant Planner Buderi reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report
dated June 17 into the record, noting that
Staff recommended denial of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
Linda Lydon, applicant, said that the structure was built with good intentions. She
presented a petition from the neighbors stating it was a nice addition to the
neighborhood.
James Lydon, applicant, said he would comply with Building's memo, but wanted
to
know why he was being signaled out.
Those speaking in opposition to the project:
None.
Public Hearing Closed.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Commissioner Gjervold commented that they needed to set a precedence.
Commissioner Breece felt that the project needed more consideration.
Commissioner Brewer approved of the addition.
Commissioner Rasmussen felt is should be denied.
Chairman Matsuhara stated he would consider approving a scaled down version.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Brewer Motioned, Rasmussen seconded to deny the variance.
Motion approved 5-0.
4. GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
a. Environmental Assessment (REA-33-86)
b. General Plan Amendment (GP-2-86 "A")
Pertains to a request to amend the Land Use and Open Space Elements of the
General Plan for approximately 980 acres located along the east side of I-505 and
south of Midway Road, and south of I-80 between Lewis Road and Leisure Town Road.
The proposal involves the redesignation of the "N.E.V.A.D.A." properties from UR-20
(Urban Reserve - 20 acre min.), A-40 (Agricultural - 40 acre min.), R2 1/2 acre lots) and
I (Industrial). The proposal also may potentially involve changes to the Circulation and
Public Services and Utilities Elements of the General Plan.
Senior Planner Sexton reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report
dated
June 17, 1986 into the record, noting that
PUBLIC HEARING:
Those speaking in favor of the project:
Stephen Brothers of Land Development Consultants, representing Chevron.
Jim Farha, Real Estate Broker, representing Ashwill property.
Tom Merle, Chevron Land and Development
Matt Carpenter, City Planner, representing Behren/Calton property.
Those speaking in opposition to the project:
Kathleen Lynch, of 4049 Lewis Road asked that the City wait to find out if the
atomic collider locates here before changing the land to industrial.
Public Hearing Closed.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chairman Matsuhara asked that a "straw vote" be taken for each item
of the
recommendation:
1.a. - Per staff recommendation (3-2)
1.b. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
1.c. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
1.d. - Redesignate 28 acre Ashwill Property to "CH" (3-2)
1.e. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
1.f. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
1.g. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
1.h. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
2. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
3.a. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
3.b. - Per staff recommendation (5-0)
Chairman Matsuhara noted that the straw vote would be made into a
recommendation at the next meeting with Component "B" of the General Plan
Amendment.
5. U.C. REGENTS
Chairman Matsuhara moved, Commissioner Breece seconded to continue this item
to the July 1 meeting.
6. COPPERFIELD ESTATES
Chairman Matsuhara moved, Commissioner Breece seconded to continue this item
to the July 1 meeting.
7. APPROVAL OF FY 1986-87 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS BUDGET
The Commission found the recommendation to be consistent with the General Plan.
8. DIRECTOR'S REPORT
a. Update on City Council actions pertaining to Planning
Commission items,
including General Plan Policy on Housing Mix.
9. COMMISSION COMMENTS
None
10. ADJOURNMENT:
The regular meeting of the City Planning Commission was adjourned at 11:55 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Mary Page, Deputy Recording Secretary