Month 1995.09 September


Day 1995.09.19PC


PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES
Planning Commission Regular Meeting
City of Vacaville
7:30 p.m. - Council Chambers    September 19, 1995

CALL TO ORDER:
The regular meeting of the Vacaville Planning Commission was called to order by Chairman Augustine at 7:30 p.m.

A.    ROLL CALL:
Present:    Chairman Augustine, Vice-Chair Shopay, Commissioner Allen, Commissioner Dominguez, Commissioner Lawson, Commissioner Risso, Commissioner Wilkins.
Also Present:    Assistant Director of Community Development Rowland, City Planner Emerson, Senior Planner Macaulay, City Engineer Baird.

C.    COMMUNICATIONS:
1.    Notice from the Local Government Commission regarding the upcoming greenbag lunch.

D.    APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
Commissioner Risso moved, Vice-Chair Shopay seconded to approve the agenda. Motion approved 7-0.

E.    CONSENT CALENDAR:
Vice-Chair Shopay moved, Commissioner Risso seconded to approve the consent calendar.  Motion approved 7-0.

F.    BUSINESS FROM THE FLOOR:
    Joe Smith, 4560 Longs Trail, resident of the Allendale District, asked the Commission's support of opposition to the proposed prison site.  He hoped that the Commission would be concerned about the future of Vacaville and the residents.  He was concerned with the potential for additional waste, noise, traffic, and water consumption.  He stated that he specifically moved to Allendale because of the quality of life he found there, and that he does not want that destroyed.  He added that they would not have purchased their home if they had known about the proposed prison. He felt that people will not be attracted to Vacaville if the prison is built, and urged that the Commission to oppose the project.
    Assistant Director Rowland reviewed the Commission's authority on this matter, noting that it could be set on an agenda at a later date as a study session.
    It was the consensus of the Commission that this item be brought back at a later date as a study session item.  It was felt that this area could eventually be within the City's sphere of influence and could have an impact on Vacaville, and should be researched further.  Chairman Augustine moved, Commissioner Wilkins seconded that this item be scheduled for a future Planning Commission meeting.  Motion approved 7-0.

G.    PUBLIC HEARINGS:

1.    INTERIM COLLEGE SITE - Mission Land Company, applicant
File No. 95-093
a.    Reaffirmation of Previous Environmental Document
b.    Tentative Map

City Planner Emerson reviewed the project and introduced the staff report into the record, noting that this is a  proposed tentative map to subdivide portions of the North Village project area, and to create a 13.5 acre parcel for Planning Area 14.  The tentative map includes the subdivision of 848 acres located between Interstate Highway I-505, Leisure Town Road, Vaca Valley Parkway, and Midway Road, into 11 parcels of land.  Consideration of the tentative map was continued from the Planning Commission meetings of August 15, and September 5 1995.  Pursuant to Section 15168 (c) of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the project is within the scope of a previously-approved Program EIR (North Village EIR).  No new effects would occur as a result of the proposed project, and the previous Program EIR adequately described the impacts of this project and meets the requirements of CEQA.  

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    Robert Jones, Creegan & D'Angelo, representing Mission Land, thanked staff for their hard work on this project.  He stated that they are in total agreement with the staff recommendations, and requested approval of the project.  He also clarified that this project would not necessitate expansion of the wastewater treatment plant.

COMMISSION ACTION:

Commissioner Risso  moved, Commissioner Lawson seconded that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 95-093 approving the Reaffirmation of the Previous Environmental Documentation (North Village Program EIR) with a Mitigation Monitoring Program and the North Village Tentative Map subject to the Conditions recommended in Exhibit A.  Motion approved 7-0.

2.    CONSISTENCY REZONING - City of Vacaville, applicant
File No. 95-112
a.    Zone Change
b.    Draft Negative Declaration

Senior Planner Macaulay reviewed the proposal and introduced the staff report into the record, noting that this  is a proposal to rezone properties in 3 locations.  The purpose of the zone changes is to bring the Zoning Map into conformance with the General Plan Land Use Diagram.  Mr. Macaulay suggested that each item be heard separately and a straw vote taken, with final action being taken at the end of the three presentations.  He added that because of the number of calls he had received, he suggested reviewing Site 3 first.

Site 3 consists of 38 lots on both sides of West Street, between Merchant Street and Main Street.  These lots are occupied by a mix of single family and multi-family dwellings.  The area is currently zoned RM-Variable (Multi-Family Residential, minimum 1,815 sq. ft. of site area per dwelling unit).  The proposed zoning is RM-3,000 (Multi-Family Residential, 3,000 sq. ft. of site area).

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    No comments, public hearing closed.

COMMISSION STRAW VOTE:
Approved 7-0.

Site 1 is a vacant 9.2 acre parcel located on the north side of Vaca Valley Parkway, directly across from the terminus of Allison Parkway.  The current zoning is ML (Light Industrial).  The proposed zoning is RE 1 (Residential Estates, minimum 1 acre lot size).

PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    No comments, public hearing closed.

COMMISSION STRAW VOTE:
Approved 7-0.

Site 2 consists of 2 parcels totaling approximately 1.2 acres, located between East Monte Vista Avenue and I-80, directly west of the Browns Valley Road onramp to I-80. The site is occupied by a Denny's restaurant and a Best Western Motel.  The site is currently zoned CH (Highway Commercial).  The proposed zoning is CG (General Commercial).


PUBLIC HEARING OPENED:
    No comments, public hearing closed.

COMMISSION COMMENTS:
    Commissioner Augustine questioned if adult entertainment would be allowed in the proposed CG zoning.  Staff noted that adult entertainment would be allowed in both the CH and CG zoning districts.

COMMISSION STRAW VOTE:
Approved 7-0.

COMMISSION ACTION:

Commissioner Wilkins  moved, Vice-Chair Shopay seconded that the Planning Commission recommend that the City Council adopt the Draft Negative Declaration and approve the proposed changes to the Zoning Map for each site.  Motion approved 7-0.

H.    DIRECTOR'S REPORT:
1.    Assistant Director Rowland reported on City Council actions pertaining to Planning Commission items and reviewed the tentative schedule of future Planning Commission items and select items under staff review.  Mr. Rowland also noted that in the future, the Commission could  potentially review the Vacaville Community Clinic which provides medical service to low income families.  They anticipate building a new facility on Orchard Drive next to the new Fire Station 1.

I.    COMMISSION COMMENTS:
Chairman Augustine asked that the Commission be provided with information in advance of their hearing regarding the proposed Vacaville Community Clinic.
Vice-Chair Shopay noted concern about the proposed Alamo Station, stating that we should not be changing all the multi-family sites to commercial.  She asked that the Commission be given an update on current multi-family sites and vacancy rates for office complexes.  She asked for clarification of the proposed BP station and questioned which road the site would front on.  Staff clarified that the project would front on Butcher Road.  She also questioned the design of the fence at the teen center on Alamo Drive.
Commissioner Allen requested that for the study session regarding medium density design standards, that as many developers as possible be invited to attend.  Staff also noted that they could invite residents who adjoin vacant medium density sites.
Commissioner Lawson noted that the quonset hut on Butcher Road was being dismantled and questioned what was being proposed for the property.  Staff noted that the property was zoned for a retail type use.
City Planner Emerson questioned if any of the Commissioners were interested in receiving the new Planning Commissioners Handbook.

J.    ADJOURNMENT:
There being no further business to discuss at this regular meeting of the Planning Commission, the meeting was adjourned at 8:25 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,


Mary Page
Recording Secretary