Month 1994.01 January.


Day 1994.01.04PC

PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers                            January 4, 1994

CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Vacaville Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Smith at 8:30 p.m.

A.    ROLL CALL:
                Present:    Chairman Smith, Vice-Chair Shopay, Commissioner Augustine, Commissioner Franchimon, Commissioner Risso, Commissioner Wilkins.
    Absent:        Commissioner Fleshman.
                Also Present:    Assistant Community Development Director  Rowland, City Planner Emerson, Senior Planner Macaulay, Associate Planner McDowell, Associate Planner Trippi.

C.    COMMUNICATIONS:
    1.    Memo from staff clarifying issues for items E.2 & 3.
            2.    Letter from Mr. & Mrs. Lucey (items E.2 & 3) requesting assurance of adequate parking for Walgreens.
            
D.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
        Chairman Smith suggested that Business from the Floor be moved to item E to allow comments regarding the hours of operation for Taco Bell.  Chairman Smith moved, Commissioner Wilkins seconded to approve the agenda as amended.  Motion approved 6-0.
    
    E.    BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
        No comments.
    
    F.    CONSENT CALENDAR:
        Commissioner Augustine moved, Commissioner Franchimon seconded to approve the Consent Calendar.  Motion approved 6-0.
    
    G.    PUBLIC HEARINGS:
    
        1.    VACAVILLE CAR WASH - Paul Olson, applicant
    File No. 93-167
    a.    Environmental Assessment
    b.    Conditional Use Permit
    
        Associate Planner Trippi reviewed the project and introduced the staff report into the record, noting that the proposal is to construct a carwash and a 2,000 sq. ft. retail building on a 1 acre site.  The site is located on the north side of E. Monte Vista Avenue, approximately 500 feet west of Allison Drive (between Arby's and Long John Silver's).
        
        PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    Paul Olson, applicant, noted that they have an existing agreement with Arby's to complete the joint-use driveway.
    Public hearing closed.
        
        
        
        COMMISSION ACTION:
        
        Commissioner Risso moved, Commissioner Augustine seconded that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 93-176 approving the Negative Declaration and Conditional Use Permit for the Vacaville Carwash and the master site development plan for the remainder of the site.  Motion approved 6-0.
        
        2.    VACA VALLEY CHRISTIAN LIFE CENTER - Bud Jones, applicant
    File No. 93-177
    a.    Environmental Assessment
    b.    Conditional Use Permit
        
        Associate Planner McDowell reviewed the project and introduced the staff report into the record noting that the proposal is to expand the facilities at the Vaca Valley Christian Life Center, located at 6391 Leisure Town Road.  The expansion consists of a 38,136 sq. ft., 2-story building to house offices, classrooms and a gym/multi-purpose room.  The new structure includes materials and design elements that are consistent with the architecture of the existing facilities.
        
        PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    Bud Jones, Administrator of the Vaca Valley Christian Life Center stated that the staff presentation had adequately addressed the project, and noted that this proposal was a more cost effective plan for them than their previous proposal.
    Public hearing closed.
        
        COMMISSION ACTION:
        
Commissioner Augustine moved, Vice-Chair Shopay seconded that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 93-177 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Environmental Assessment for the Vaca Valley Christian Life Center Expansion. Motion approved 6-0.
        
        3.    TRINITY BAPTIST CHURCH MASTER PLAN - Pastor Milton Steck, applicant
    File No. 93-190
    a.    Environmental Assessment
    b.    Conditional Use Permit
        
        Associate Planner McDowell reviewed the project and introduced the staff report into the record, noting that the proposal was a master site development plan for Trinity Baptist Church, located at 401 E. Monte Vista Avenue (the southwest corner of E. Monte Vista Avenue and Eldridge Avenue).  The plan includes the location of buildings, driveways, landscape areas and parking facilities, including areas to be shared with the Vacaville Social Services Center located at Buck and Eldridge.  Building materials and design elements will be considered at a future date with a separate design review application.
        
        PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    Brian Johnston, Architect, stated that the master plan is a result of work and cooperation of many people that will enhance the area greatly.
    Pastor Steck, applicant, noted his appreciation for the cooperation he has received from the City staff and Tony Morales.  He clarified that the additional parking is not needed at this time, but the parking lot will be completed at the same time the subdivision improvements are installed to eliminate a vacant parcel in the area.  He also reviewed the phases of improvements to the site.
    Public hearing closed.
        
        COMMISSION ACTION:
        
        Vice-Chair Shopay moved, Commissioner Wilkins seconded that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 93-190 approving the Conditional Use Permit and Environmental Assessment for the Trinity Baptist Church Master Plan.  Motion approved 6-0.
        
H.    BUSINESS ITEM:

        1.    ORANGE TREE POLICY PLAN AMENDMENTS - City of Vacaville, applicant
        
        Assistant Director Rowland introduced the business item noting that this was a continued discussion of the Orange Tree Business Park Policy Plan, including proposed amendments.  The Policy Plan area is located east of I-80, and west of Leisure Town Road, between the Auto Mall and the Buttercup Pantry Restaurant/Motel 6.  
        
        On December 21st the Planning Commission held a study session to provide direction to staff on the scope of work for the proposed amendments to the Orange Tree Policy Plan.  Public comments were taken from business park property owners and from residents in the area.  Steven Fanelli, representing C.C. Myers, the property owner of a 38 acre site zoned for general commercial (CG) uses, requested that this site be redesignated for residential use.  The Planning Commission directed staff to meet with the property owner to discuss this option in more detail, and to return to the Commission with an update and a recommendation on the best option for meeting the property owners needs for this area.
        
        PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    Dave Stratton asked how having Area II zoned residential would affect the commercial uses in Area I.  He noted that Area II was originally zoned commercial to be a buffer between Leisure Town and the other commercial uses.  He stated that he didn't see the necessity to zone the property residential.
    Dave Drinks, Orange Tree Business Park Developers, noted concern about residential development encroaching on General Commercial areas, and whether there was the potential of his property being down-zoned.  He wanted to ensure that his current uses maintain their zoning and requested that restaurants not be changed from a permitted use to a conditional use.
    Ed Schaffnit, representing Syar Industries, stated that they are in support of having Area II zoned residential.  He noted that they would be submitting an application for Yosemite Meadows, and were looking forward to working with the City.
        
        COMMISSION ACTION:
        
        Commissioner Augustine moved, Commissioner Wilkins seconded that the Planning Commission direct staff to proceed with the Orange Tree Business Park Policy Plan amendment for Area II as outlined in Option 4.  Motion approved 6-0.
        
I.    DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
            1.    Assistant Director Rowland stated the City Council had not held a second meeting in December, so there were no Council actions to report.  Mor Rowland noted that the Council would be meeting with the Fairfield City Council, and staff would report back regarding that meeting.  Mr. Rowland also reviewed the tentative schedule of future Planning Commission items, and selected items under staff review.
            2.    Assistant Director Rowland stated that staff has been meeting with Mission Land regarding the North Village Project and have a tentative meeting with the Council scheduled for January 25.  He anticipated that many of the issues would be resolved at that time.  He noted that there had been some discussion of moving the college site closer to Vaca Valley Parkway.
            
    J.    COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    Commissioner Augustine asked for the status of the Texas Jacks and Kaiser projects.  Staff informed the Commission of the status of Texas Jacks, and stated that they would report back on the Kaiser project after they had met with Kaiser.
    Commissioner Risso felt that it would be a serious blow to the City if the college does not locate in Vacaville.
    Chairman Smith questioned what direction staff would be taking in the Orange Tree Policy Plan, and what uses would be changed from permitted uses to conditional uses. Mr. Rowland noted the possibility of applying performance standards to a permitted use, rather than making them a conditional use.
    Commissioner Augustine wished everyone a Happy New Year.
        
K.    ADJOURNMENT:
        There being no further business to discuss at this regular meeting of the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:30 p.m.
        
Respectfully submitted,



Mary Page
Recording Secretary