RESOLUTION NO. B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and

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1 RESOLUTION NO. RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL REZONING TO MODIFY THE EXISTING POLICY STATEMENT AND ADOPT THE BAY VILLAGE HOMES DEVELOPMENT PLAN AFFECTING THE PROPERTIES LOCATED ALONG BAY VILLAGE AVENUE BETWEEN BAY MEADOW DRIVE AND MONET STREET, ASSESSOR S PARCEL NUMBERS THROUGH FILE NUMBER MJP WHEREAS, after public hearing, the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Rosa believes that the changes to the policy statement for PD04-002, effecting the properties situated along Bay Village Avenue between Bay Meadow Drive and Monet Street, within the Planned Development (PD04-002) zoning district, is required for public convenience, necessity and general welfare; and WHEREAS, the Rezoning for PD is necessary in order to allow development on APN , the subject site, located at the northeast corner of Bay Meadow Drive and Bay Village Avenue; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, pursuant to City Code Section and Section (Findings), hereby finds and determines: A. The proposed amendment is consistent with the goals and policies of all elements of the General Plan, and any applicable specific plan in that the General Plan land use designation for the subject site allows medium density residential development; and B. The proposed amendment would not be detrimental to the public interest, health, safety, convenience, or welfare of the City; and C. The proposed project has been reviewed in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in that an Initial Study was conducted resulting in a Mitigated Negative Declaration dated April 13, 2015, posted from April 24, 2015 through June 5, 2015 and adopted by the Planning Commission on June 11, 2015; and D. The proposed amendment is internally consistent with other applicable provisions of this Zoning Code; and E. The site is physically suitable (including absence of physical constraints, access, compatibility with adjoining land uses, and provision of utilities) for the requested zoning designations and anticipated land uses/developments in that all utilities and emergency services are available; and F. The proposed project would result in preservation of natural amenities including creeks, hillsides and significant vegetation in that proof of purchase for appropriate mitigation credits to mitigate the loss of California Tiger Salamander habitat, the presence of Resolution No Page 1 of 3

2 Burke s goldfield, and the loss of seasonal wetlands shall be provided prior to issuance of any permits resulting in ground disturbing activities G. The proposed project will result in the creation of new amenities such as recreational and/or community facilities in that it will provide a bicycle and pedestrian connection to the commercial properties located to the north along the eastern project boundary; and H. The proposed project will result in diversity in the proposed mix of housing types and densities in the surrounding residential community; and I. The proposed development regulations will ensure a superior relationship among uses within the district as well as those surrounding the district in that parking has been provided in excess of Zoning Code requirements and the inclusion of the pedestrian connection to the properties to the north will result in less vehicular traffic; and J. The project will preserve and protect of the quality of living for areas surrounding the planned community by providing a smooth transition from residential uses to the future development of commercial uses to immediate north; and K. Accommodation of non-auto oriented modes of transportation including pedestrian walkways, bicycle paths and transit routes/stops have been considered in the project design. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Santa Rosa City Planning Commission recommends approval and adoption of the rezoning subject to the following conditions: 1. Sewer connections for this development, or any part thereof, will be allowed only in accordance with the requirements of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, North Coast Region, in effect at the time, or thereafter, that the building permit(s) for this development, or any part thereof, are issued. 2. Compliance with all conditions as specified by the Bay Village Homes Tentative Map Resolution Number The modified Policy Statement for Planned Development attached hereto and incorporated herein, will allow development on the subject parcel. Where the Policy Statement is silent, both in terms of development standards and allowable uses, the default will be compliance with R-3-18 zoning district standards. 4. The Bay Village Home subdivision shall be constructed as shown on the approved Development Plan attached hereto and incorporated herein. BE IT RESOLVED that the revisions to the PD Policy Statement attached hereto and incorporated herein are necessary to allow development on the subject parcel at this time because the original Meadowlark Village Unit 2 Subdivision Policy Statement, dated August 26, 2003 required the subject parcel, APN to be developed with a mix if commercial Resolution No Page 2 of 3

3 and residential uses; and BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission recommends the City Council the approve and adopt the Rezoning to modify the existing PD Policy Statement for the properties situated along Bay Village Avenue between Bay Meadow Drive and Monet Street, more precisely described as Assessor s Parcel Numbers through REGULARLY PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Planning Commission of the City of Santa Rosa on the 25 th day of June, 2015, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: ABSTAIN: ABSENT: APPROVED: CHAIR ATTEST: EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Exhibit A Revised Policy Statement dated September 2014 Exhibit B Development Plan Resolution No Page 3 of 3

4 EXHIBIT A PD No (revised) POLICY STATEMENT Meadowlark Village Unit 2 Subdivision And Bay Village Homes September 2014 Location: Zone: Meadowlark Village Unit 2 and.784- acre parcel northeast of the intersection of Bay Meadow Drive and Bay Village Avenue (Bay Village Homes) PD: Planned Development APN: through 052 General Plan: Retail and Business Services/Medium Density Residential I. Purpose: To provide a pedestrian connection in order to integrate the adjoining commercial/mixed use parcels to the north (APNs: , 046). To allow for attached single- family housing at medium density on parcels within the portion of the multi- parcel, partially developed mixed- use Community Shopping Center/Medium Density Residentially designated area encompassed by this zoning district. II. Principal Permitted Uses: Lots 1 through 20 (Meadowlark Village Unit 2), and Lots 1 through 12 (Bay Village Homes) One single- family attached dwelling per lot. III. Accessory Uses: Lots 1 through 20 (Meadowlark Village Unit 2), and Lots 1 through 12 (Bay Village Homes) The following accessory uses and structures are permitted provided that no accessory use or structure shall be initiated or constructed prior to the construction of or use of the single- family attached dwelling. No accessory use shall be permitted on a separate lot from the main use or building: A. Private Garage accessory to a principal residence.

5 B. Private swimming pool accessory to a principal residence. C. The accommodation of not more than two roomers or boarders per dwelling. D. Other uses and structures on the same parcel shall be subject to the general and special provisions of the Zoning Code, all applicable laws and are intended solely for use by the occupant of a principal permitted use or uses. IV. Uses Permitted By Conditional Use Permit: Lots 1 through 20 (Meadowlark Village Unit 2) and Lots 1 through 12 (Bay Village Homes). The following uses may be conditionally permitted by conditional use permit and then only when such use conforms to every term and condition of the permit: A. Temporary subdivision sales offices B. Churches C. Community Care Facilities D. Public or private schools V. District Regulations: Lots 1 through 20 (Meadowlark Village Unit 2) and Lots 1 through 12 (Bay Village Homes) A. Minimum Lot Area Dimensions: 1,800 square feet unless otherwise approved by Conditional Use Permit. B. Minimum Yard Setback Requirements: None: Except that all single- family lots shall provide a minimum of 400 square feet of useable private open space. The minimum depth or width shall be 15 feet. Garages or carports when facing the street shall be setback not less than 20 feet to the rear of the public sidewalk, or 20 feet from the property line or adopted street plan line, whichever is greater distance from the edge of pavement of the street. C. Lot Coverage: 65% unless a higher coverage is approved by Conditional Use Permit. D. Maximum building Height: Main Building: 35 feet Accessory Building: 16 feet Detached second unit: 35 feet E. Parking Requirements Parking shall be provided as required by the City of Santa Rosa Zoning Code, except that tandem parking may be counted for both resident and 2

6 visitor parking and that on- street parking may be counted. Flag lots are not required to provide additional parking beyond that required for the other single- family lots. F. Fences, Hedges and Walls shall comply with all provisions of the Zoning Code. VI. Modification to Policy Statement and Development Plan. Proposed modifications to the Policy Statement and Development Plan shall be subject to Public hearings and City Council action in the same manner as any other change of zone application and shall be considered against the original development plan and policy statement and the conditions obtained at the time the modification is requested, except that minor modifications, which do not increase the approved density, change the approved use or its conditions of approval, change the general appearance of the original project, and do not result in the objections from affected parties within or adjacent to the development who have been publically noticed of the proposed modifications may be allowed by conditional use permit and processed administratively. 3

7 BAY VILLAGE HOMES Santa Rosa, California FUTURE DIRECT PEDESTRIAN ACCESS FROM BAY VILLAGE AVENUE INTO REAR OF FUTURE COMMERCIAL DEVELOPMENT WITH ANTI-GRAFFITI LATTICE TYPICAL DIMENSIONS SHOWN ON THESE TWO LOTS WITH ANTI-GRAFFITI LATTICE WITH ANTI-GRAFFITI LATTICE 12' LONG SECTION OF REMOVED UPON DEVELOPMENT OF SHOPPING CENTER FUTURE 6' HIGH PRIVACY FENCE (TO BE BUILT WHEN PATH BECOMES PUBLIC ACCESS) 2' WIDE LANDSCAPE STRIP BAYMEADOW DRIVE BAY VILLAGE AVENUE MONET COURT 2' WIDE LANDSCAPE STRIP NEW 6' HIGH PRIVACY FENCE (TO BE REMOVED WHEN PATH BECOMES PUBLIC ACCESS) EXISTING 6' HIGH PRIVACY FENCE ON ADJACENT LOT EXISTING 6' HIGH PRIVACY FENCE ON ADJCNT LOT EXISTING HOUSE 8 FOOT WIDE CONCRETE WALKWAY BOULDER BARRICADE (TO BE REMOVED WHEN PATH BECOMES PUBLIC ACCESS) 12 FOOT WIDE PEDESTRIAN ACCESS EASEMENT EXISTING HOMES EXISTING HOMES EXISTING HOMES DEVELOPMENT SITE PLAN PD No (Revised Jan 2015) 0' 16' 32' 48' 64' 80' DRAWING SCALE 1/16"= 1'-0"