Month 1986.11 November.
Day 1986.11.04PC
PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
City of Vacaville
7:30 P.M. - City Council Chambers November 4, 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, Vice Chairman Rajander, Commissioner
Breece, Commissioner Brewer, Commissioner Gjervold,
Commissioner McCulley, Commissioner Rasmussen
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Planning Director Werner, Assistant Planner Potter, Assistant
Public Works Director Baird
COMMUNICATIONS:
Multi-family map and residential unit mix breakdown for study session.
MISCELLANEOUS:
None
1. CONSENT CALENDAR
Commissioner McCulley moved, Rajander seconded, to approve the following items
as listed on the Consent Calendar:
a. Minutes of September 2, 1986
b. Minutes of October 7, 1986
2. MARKHAM AVENUE FOURPLEXES - S & K Development Co., applicant
a. Environmental Assessment (EA-27-86)
Pertains to a request for approval of a Negative Declaration for two fourplex
buildings to be constructed on 2 lots located on the west side of Markham Avenue 220
feet south of Gable Avenue.
Assistant Planner Potter reviewed the project and introduced the staff report
into
the record, noting that the project is consistent with both the zoning and General Plan.
It is also consistent with similar land uses in the immediate area. Staff recommended
approval of the project.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
There were no public comments.
Public hearing closed.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Gjervold moved, McCulley seconded, to approve Negative
Declaration (EA-27-86) for the S & K Development fourplexes, finding that the project is
consistent with the zoning and General Plan and would not have any significant
environmental impacts. Motion approved 6-0-1 (Abstaining: Rasmussen).
3. MARKHAM AVENUE FOURPLEX APPEAL - S & K Development Co. applicant
a. Design Review (DR-44-86)
Pertains to an appeal of the conditions of approval for the design review of
a
fourplex proposed to be located on the west side of Markham Avenue, immediately
north of Trower Park. The appeal pertains to a requirement to construct a masonry wall
on the property line adjoining the park.
Assistant Planner Potter reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report
dated November 4, 1986 into the record, noting that the increase in development in the
City would increase use of City facilities. This would demonstrate the need for a
permanent barrier between developments and public parks. These units would face
the park, which is above the grade of the pad for the apartments, creating the potential
for park activities to spill down to the apartment site. Wood fences have not worked
well in this area. Staff felt that the masonry wall is the best separation between the two
uses. Staff recommended denial of the appeal to delete the wall requirement.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
Earl Kilmer, representing S & K Development, objected to the wall because
the cost
would be prohibitive for such a small development, and said that they were already
required to put in a masonry retaining wall. They preferred to do screening with
landscaping or a wood fence.
The public hearing was closed.
Director Werner said that a 3' masonry wall in addition to the retaining wall
would be
a reasonable compromise. Commissioner McCulley asked that they be provided a
grading plan showing distance from the wall to usable level park area.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Rajander moved, Brewer seconded, to continue this item to the next
meeting for additional information and grading plan. Motion approved 6-0-1
(Abstaining: Rasmussen).
4. KIRKPATRICK-POWER INDUSTRIAL PARK - City of Vacaville, applicant
POLICY PLAN REVISIONS
a. Environmental Assessment (REA-39-86)
b. Policy Plan Amendment (PP-1-81)
Pertains to proposed revisions to the policy plan for a 197 acre industrial
park along
the south side of Vacaville Valley Parkway between the Putah South Canal and the
Southern Pacific Railroad property. The revisions include: 1) Requirement for
installation of masonry walls by the industrial park developers; 2) Ultimate width of
Allison Parkway; and 3) reference to City/County owned lands south of the industrial
park area.
Commissioners Brewer and McCulley declared a conflict of interest and stepped
down.
Director Werner reviewed the proposed revisions and introduced the staff report
dated November 4, 1986 into the record noting that the proposed revisions would
update the development standards for this industrial park to be consistent with other
industrial park policy plans. The City Council had made the determination that the walls
would be the responsibility of the industrial park developers and initiated the revision to
the Policy Plan to set reasonable standards for when the walls are required. The width
of Allison Parkway should not be considered until after the City wide traffic analysis is
completed. Staff noted that a reference to the City/County lands which are designated
for open space could be included in the Policy Plan, so that if the City did not pursue
the park and the area were changed to Industrial/Commercial uses, then the properties
would be incorporated into the Policy Plan.
PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
Gerald Kirkpatrick, owner, said that the City had initiated a change in the
Policy
Plan regarding the sound wall, with the elimination of the railroad. He was concerned
because other changes had been made and said that he did not want his property
upgraded, he wanted more liberal zoning and policies, to allow more uses.
David Power, representing the Nut Tree Partners, stated their concern for a
high
level of commercial development in the industrial park. He objected to a change in the
proposed section for Allison Drive from an 80'to 60' foot width. He also stated that the
Partners felt the open space park site (City-County land) should be in the Policy Plan to
assure the high standards of development. He noted that the original plan provided
standards that would be appropriate to park areas and that Area "D" was appropriately
planned and consistent with the Policy Plan.
Public hearing closed.
COMMISSION COMMENTS:
The majority of the Commission agreed on the following changes in the policy
plan:
City property would be park or open space, included in the policy plan; MH should be
conditional uses; agreed with building height restrictions; option to eliminate the rear
yard setback on some properties at the discretion of staff.
COMMISSION ACTION:
Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded, to approve Environmental
Assessment (REA-39-86) reaffirming EIR-1-81 (Vacaville Community Redevelopment
Project EIR) for this project subject to conditions A-E as listed in staff report. Motion
approved 5-0-2 (Abstaining Brewer and McCulley).
Commissioner Rajander moved, Gjervold seconded, to recommend to the City
Council the approval of the Kirkpatrick-Power Policy Plan Revisions as noted in the
attached, revised policy plan, including condition "A" as listed. Motion approved 5-0-2
(Abstaining: Brewer and McCulley).
Commissioners Brewer and McCulley returned to the Commission.
5. DISCUSSION/STUDY SESSION - MULTIPLE FAMILY PROPERTIES
Chairman Matsuhara declared a possible conflict of interest and stepped down.
Vice Chairman Rajander assumed the Chair.
Planning Director Werner noted that the study of the multiple family properties
within the City is a follow up on the Interim Zoning Ordinance. He reviewed the staff
report and suggested a study session to discuss background material and establish
guidelines for this project.
The Commission scheduled the study session to be held on Thursday, November
20, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Conference Room.
Chairman Matsuhara returned to the Commission.
6. DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
a. Schedule of upcoming agenda items.
b. Report on City Council actions on Planning Commission
related items.
7. ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss at this regular meeting of the City
Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 10:45 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Phyllis Lorenzo, Recording Secretary