Month 1994.01 January.


Day 1994.01.18PC


PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission - Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville


CALL TO ORDER:

The regular meeting of the Vacaville Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Smith at 7:30 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.
                
C.    COMMUNICATIONS:
    1.    Two letters from Richmond American.
    2.    Updated staff report No. G.1 of January 18 responding to Richmond American.
    3.    1994 APA Planning Conference program.
    4.    McCutchen Update of December 21, 1993.

D.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
    Chairman Smith moved, Commissioner Wilkins seconded, to approve the agenda. Motion approved 6-0.

E.    CONSENT CALENDAR:
        Commissioner Augustine moved, Commissioner Franchimon seconded, to approve the minutes of the January 4, 1994, meeting.  Motion approved 6-0.

F.    BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
    No comments.

G.    PUBLIC HEARINGS:

    1.    GLEN EAGLE 5 HOUSE PLAN REVISION - Richmond American Homes, applicant
        File No. 94-004
        a.    Minor Modification

        Senior Planner Macaulay reviewed the project and introduced the staff report into the record, noting that the proposal is to replace the currently-approved house plans in the Glen Eagle 5 (the Estates at Glen Eagle) subdivision with five (5) new house plans.  The applicant proposes to construct the new house plans on the remaining 85 vacant lots in the subdivision.  The new house plans range from 2,093 sq ft to 3,116 sq ft, and use architectural features and materials similar to the currently-approved house plans.  The Glen Eagle 5 subdivision is located north of Vaca Valley Parkway and west of Browns Valley Parkway.
    
        PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    Douglas Burnett, representing most residents of the Pama Estates at Glen Eagle, supported the resolution, stating the City addressed most all the questions they had, except for the amenities section, but he agreed that it was a difficult one to resolve. Another concern was the the single-story with loft option being considered as a single-story; but that in the interest of time, they could discuss it with Richmond American after the resolution was passed.  He asked that Hillcrest be built out first.
    Herman Bergen, resident on Canyon Oak Court, spoke against the project and thought the City should go with the Pama original plans of executive homes even if they have to wait a year for the economy to improve.
    Public Hearing closed.
    
        COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    Commissioner Risso thanked the homeowners group for being so organized and presenting such a thorough letter.  He noted that he thought Vacaville should retain this particular area for executive homes and not renege on any promises the first builder presented.  He stated Vacaville is trying to attract businesses and executives and they are entitled to an area with that type of home.  
    Chairman Smith stated that when the economy slowed, a similar situation happened  where the developers did not have a legal obligation to build the same homes as the original plans.  In this case, Richmond American has presented a compatible project.
        
        COMMISSION ACTION:
    
        Commissioner Wilkins moved, Commissioner Shopay seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution 94-004 approving the minor modification to the Boulder Park Ranch Planned Unit Development (PUD-5-87) for the Estates at Glen Eagle house plans, and reaffirm the previous environmental assessment.  Motion approved 5-1 (Risso no).
    
        2.    RENAME OF BLUEWATER DRIVE - City of Vacaville, applicant
    File 94-005
    
        Associate Planner McDowell reviewed the project and introduced the staff report into the record, noting that the proposal is to change the name of portions of "Bluewater Way" and "Bluewater Drive" to "Roscoe Marvick Drive."  The street name will not result in a change of address for any residence.  The purpose of the name change is to avoid confusion for emergency response personnel and to honor a soldier who died in Turkey in 1991.
    
        COMMISSION ACTION:
    
        Commissioner Wilkins moved, Commissioner Franchimon seconded, that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 94-005 initiating the renaming of Bluewater Way and the northern portion of Bluewater Drive to Roscoe Marvick Drive, with the provision that Congressman Fazio and Hamburg be notified because of District changes.  Motion approved 6-0.
    
    H.    DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
        1.    Assistant Director Rowland reported on City Council actions pertaining to Planning Commission     items.
        2.    City Planner Emerson reported on upcoming APA and League of Cities conferences.
    
        ADDITIONAL COMMISSION COMMENTS:
        Commissioner Risso commented that although he voted against the Glen Eagle 5 House Plan Revision, that if this is acceptable with the neighbors, he would not have a problem with the approval of the project.
    
    J.    ADJOURNMENT
        There being no further business to discuss at this regular meeting of the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:45 p.m.
    
    Respectfully submitted,
    
    
    
    Bonnie Taber
    Acting Recording Secretary