CITY OF PETALUMA, CALIFORNIA
REGULAR MEETING OF THE Planning Commission
APPOINTED MEMBERS
Heidi Bauer, Chair
Blake Hooper, Vice Chair
Roger McErlane
Sandra Potter
Darren Racusen
Rick Whisman, 2nd Vice Chair
COUNCIL LIAISON
Janice Cader Thompson
STAFF LIAISON
Andrew Trippel
MEETINGS
2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month
City Hall Council Chamber
11 English Street
Petaluma, CA 94952
CONTACT INFORMATION
Phone (707)-778-4470
Fax (707)-778-4498 [email protected]
cityofpetaluma.org
AGENDA
Tuesday, November 09, 2021 7:00 PM
Submit Written Public Comment Email the committee/commission Clerk at: [email protected], with the subject line “Public Comment.”
Comments that are received at least two hours prior to the meeting will be distributed to Committee/Commission members and published with the agenda packet on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting,. Comments received after the cutoff time iwll be distributed and posted online following the meeting.
Decorum
The Chair has the authority to rule any speaker out of order, including speakers during the General Public Comment period, if the subject raised is not within the subject matter jurisdiction of the Committee/Commission, or during a public hearing or a general business item if the speaker is not presenting testimony or evidence relevant to the matter or if the speaker becomes disruptive to the proceedings and conduct of the meeting. The Chair also has the authority to order any person who willfully interrupts the meeting to be removed. All persons are expected to conduct themselves with civility and courtesy at all times. All persons giving comments shall speak directly to the Committee/Commission and address issues, not individuals. Personal attacks and cursing are not tolerated in order to foster an environment where everyone feels welcome to speak.
Animals in Council Chamber
No animals shall be allowed at or brought in to a public meeting by any person except (i) as to members of the public or City staff utilizing the assistance of a service animal, which is defined as a guide dog, signal dog, or other animal individually trained to provide assistance to an individual with a disability, or (ii) as to police officers using the assistance of dog(s) in law enforcement duties.
CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) ADVISORY NOTICE
Consistent with Government Code Section 54953 and orders from the Sonoma County Health Official, the Planning Commission meeting will not be physically open to the public and all Commissioners will be teleconferencing into the meeting via Zoom.
How to Observe and/or Participate:
To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can observe and/or participate in the meeting by visiting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92675719213.
How to Watch on TV
Petaluma Community Access broadcasts on Comcast and Petaluma's local channel 28. With AT&T U-Verse, PCA's channels are accessible through channel 099. Local channels are not currently available on Satellite/DISH Networks.
How to Submit Public Comment
Members of public may provide written public comment by emailing comments to the Clerk at [email protected] up to two hours prior to the meeting start (November 9,2021 at 5:00 p.m.). Comments will be distributed to Planning Commission and City Council and placed on the agenda on the City's website as part of the public record for the meeting, otherwise the comments will be distributed and posted online following the meeting.
How to Speak Live at a Meeting
Members of the public may address Planning Commission during the teleconference meeting only. To address the Planning Commission during the live meeting, please use this link to join the teleconference meeting: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/92675719213
Tips for Attending a Virtual Meeting: https://cityofpetaluma.org/tips-for-attending-a-virtual-meeting/
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. GENERAL PUBLIC COMMENT During General Public Comment, the public is invited to make comments on items of public interest that are within the Commission’s subject matter jurisdiction and that are not listed on the current agenda. Public comments are limited to three minutes per person.
4. COMMITTEE COMMENT
A. Council Liaison – D’Lynda Fischer
B. Pedestrian and Bicycle Committee – Blake Hooper
C. Tree Advisory Committee – Rick Whisman
D. Other Committee Comment
5. STAFF COMMENT
A. Director's Report
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Approval of Minutes for the meetings of Tuesday, October 26, 2021.
A. Scannell Mixed-Use Development - Study Session to seek Commission feedback on proposed application to develop a vacant 39.22-acre site located at 500 Hopper Street (formerly known as Pomeroy Site). The project proposes to build a 197,000 square foot office headquarters for Amy's Kitchen including office, research and development, childcare, and retail land uses and associated 395 off-street parking spaces. The project also includes up to 275 dwelling units including attached and detached single family and up to 75 affordable apartment units. This item is for discussion only and no decision will be made.
Staff: Emmanuel Ursu, Principal Planner
Address: 500 Hopper Street
Project #: PLSR-21-0014
AT REQUEST OF APPLICANT THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN
B. Spirit Living Mixed-Use Development - Study Session to seek Commission feedback regarding a revised conceptual proposal submitted by Spirit Living for development of Parcels 5 and 6 around the Central Green of the approved Riverfront Mixed-Use project. The revised proposal includes a 121-room Residential Care Facility for the Elderly with associated tenant amenities, 13 Work/Live units, 51 market-rate apartment units and 10,000 square feet of ground floor commercial space in two four story buildings wrapping around the Central Green. This item is for discussion only and no decision will be made.
Staff: Emmanuel Ursu, Principal Planner
Address: 500 Hopper Street (Parcels 5 and 6 of Riverfront Mixed-Use Project)
Project #: PLSR-21-0014
8. ADJOURN
Next Regular Meeting of the Planning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, November 30, 2021.
REMINDER: Commissioners are encouraged to disclose any ex parte communications before an agenda item is heard.
Tentative Agenda Items:
November 30, 2021
• Study Session on retail gun sales
• Telecommunication Ordinance
December 14, 2021
• Riverscape Townhomes - 500 Hopper
American with Disabilities Act Accommodations
Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the Clerk at [email protected] or by calling 707-778-4319. The Clerk will use their best efforts to
provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests.
NOTICE: The Committee/Commission Clerk hereby certifies that this agenda has been posted in accordance with the requirements of the Government Code. In accordance with Government Code §54957.5, any materials of public record relating to an agenda item for a regular meeting that are provided to a majority of the Committee/Commission members less than 72 hours before the meeting will be made available online with the agenda packet at cityofpetaluma.com/meetings. Materials of public record that are distributed during the meeting shall be made available for public inspection at the meeting if prepared by the City or a member of its legislative/advisory body, or the next business day after the meeting if prepared by some other person.
AMERICAN WITH DISABILITIES ACT ACCOMMODATIONS: Any member of the public who needs accommodations should email the Committee/Commission Clerk at [email protected] or by calling 707-778-4319. The Committee/Commission Clerk will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure for resolving reasonable accommodation requests
