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Planning Projects – draft 2

Planning Division staff review discretionary land use and land development applications, ensuring that proposed projects comply with Petaluma’s long-term vision and regulatory standards. We also make sure that all proposed development respects the City’s historic and cultural heritage, and/or contributes the City’s growing collection of public artwork. And we provide environmental review under the standards of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Planning discretionary entitlements can be categorized by level of review as follows:

  • Administrative Development Review - the Community Development Director or their designee is the decision-maker.
  • Major Project Review - the Historic Cultural and Preservation Committee, Planning Commission, or City Council, or a combination of these review authorities, is the decision-maker.

Planning Administrative Projects

Public noticing has been distributed for the projects listed below. Noticing is distributed at least 10 days in advance of a decision on the project by the Community Development Director. An appeal of the Director's decision may be submitted in writing and filed with the City Clerk on a City application form within 14 days of the date of the decision. The appeal shall state the pertinent facts, the basis for the appeal, and the relief sought by the appellant. The appeal shall be addressed to the review authority as identified in Section 24.070(B). If no appeal is made within the time limits, the decision shall be final.

Project List:

Lakeville Square Tentative Parcel Map

Project Name: Lakeville Square Tentative Parcel Map
Address: 2600 Lakeville Hwy [Map It]
APN: 005–040–069
City Record Number(s): PLPM-2023-0001
Applicant Name: Project engineer Steven Lafranchi, on behalf of property owner Zachary Chan
Date of Decision: On or after Monday March 21, 2023
Project Description: Proposed Tentative Parcel Map to subdivide the 2.56-acre property at 2600 Lakeville Highway, located adjacent to Casa Grande Road, into two parcels. The existing property is comprised of two buildings which contain a mix of retail, service, gym, and veterinary uses. With the proposal, Parcel 1 would contain the existing veterinary building and be 0.82 acres, and Parcel 2 would contain the existing multi-tenant building and be 1.74 acres. No site improvements are proposed via this Tentative Parcel Map application, and existing parking supply and reciprocal easements will remain. The project site is zoned Park Central/Park Square Planned Community Development, and no changes to the zoning designation are proposed.

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Recine Dance Studio

Project Name: Recine Dance Studio
Address:  301 Petaluma Boulevard North [Map It]
APN: 008-046-007
City Record Number(s): PLSR-2022-0014 
Applicant Name: Architect Gregory Poloynis
Date of Decision: On or after Monday March 13, 2023
Project Description: The application proposes exterior façade alterations to the circa 1910 building, formerly an automotive sales and repair shop, including replacement of the storefront, new accessible entrances, garage door replacements, new parapet, new rear stair and upper landing, new west wall framing and corrugated metal panels to match existing, and new roof security screen with access gate. Interior alterations, structural upgrades, as well as accessibility, egress, fire suppressions, mechanical, electrical, and plumbing upgrades are also intended to support a new dance studio use within the south end of the building. The dance studio is a Permit use in the zoning district. The remainder of the building is anticipated to be used as it has been in the past.

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AT&T Wireless Telecommunications Facility “FA 10072685 / CCL00355”

Project Name: AT&T Wireless Telecommunications Facility “FA 10072685 / CCL00355”
Address:  1300 Commerce Street [Map It]
APN: 007-630-001
City Record Number(s): PLUP-2022-0023 & PLSR-2022-0032 
Applicant Name: Beth Broussard, for TSJ Consulting Inc. 
Date of Decision: On or after Tuesday December 20, 2022
Project Description: Alter an existing wireless telecommunications facility on the roof and within an existing three-story self-storage building to include the following:

  • On the roof: 3 antenna radio frequency fiberglass-reinforced polymer screens painted to blend in with the existing building (1 per sector), 12 panel antennas (4 per sector), 15 remote radio units (5 per sector), and 3 surge protectors (1 per sector), installed on mounts; and
  • Within the building: 5 equipment cabinets, 1 battery rack, 1 power plant rack, 1 service delivery switch, 2 telco boards, 1 electrical panel, 1 transformer, 1 disconnect switch, and 1 transfer switch.


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Sepaher 4-unit Residential Building

Project Name: Sepaher 4-unit Residential Building
Address:  315 Lakeville Street [Map It]
APN: 0007-154-013
City Record Number(s): PLSR-2022-0031 & PLMA-17-0008
Applicant Name: Architect Nicholas Lee, on behalf of property owner Nancy Sepaher
Date of Decision: On or after Tuesday December 19, 2022
Project Description: Proposed modification of the 4-unit residential building previously approved for the vacant lot with frontage on Lakeville Street through to Erwin Street. The previously approved 3-story building is now proposed to be modified to a 2-story building; the size of the four units would be reduced from an average of 2,560 square feet each to approximately 1,760 square feet each. The footprint of the building would remain as approved, as would the parking inside the building accessed from Erwin Street, the landscaping and site improvements generally, and the general architectural style of the building.

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T-Mobile Wireless Telecommunications Facility “BA20403A”

Project Name: T-Mobile Wireless Telecommunications Facility “BA20403A”
Address:  1 Casa Grande Road [Map It]
APN: 005-050-037
City Record Number(s): PLUP-2022-0006 & PLSR-2021-0031
Applicant Name: Nancy Garera for TelCyte Infrastructure Services/Wingspan Wireless
Date of Decision: On or after Tuesday December 20, 2022
Project Description: Alter an existing wireless telecommunications facility located on and adjacent to an existing 78’-tall monopole to include the following:

  • Co-locate on an existing AT&T monopole 3 RFS APXVAARR24_43-U-NA20 panel antennas (1 per sector) & 3 Ericsson AIR6449 B41 panel antennas (1 per sector) (all panel antennas with a RAD center of 50’), 3 Ericsson 4460 B25+B66 remote radio units (1 per sector), 3 Ericsson 4480 B71+B85 remote radio units (1 per sector), all installed on mounts; and
  • Co-locate within an existing AT&T fenced equipment compound: 1 GPS-TMG-HR-40N antenna, 1 delta battery cabinet, 1 Enclosure 6160 cabinet, 1 RBS 3106 cabinet, 1 RBS 6102 cabinet, 1 SSC cabinet, 1 G25WDO-3A-T4F generator, 1 H-frame with 1 tech light, 1 generator interface, 3 AC panel boxes.

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DISH Wireless Telecommunications Facility “SFSFO01158A”

Project Name: DISH Wireless Telecommunications Facility “SFSFO01158A”
Address: 1300 Commerce Street, Petaluma [Map It]
APN: 007-630-001
City Record Numbers:PLUP-2022-0010 & PLSR-2022-0021
Applicant Name: Allison Holleman, for the CBR Group, Inc
Date of Decision: On or after Tuesday, December 13, 2022
PROJECT DESCRIPTION: Proposed installation and operation of a new wireless telecommunications facility on the roof of an existing three-story self-storage building. The project would include the installation of the following:

  • 3 radio frequency fiberglass-reinforced polymer screens painted to blend in with the existing building to contain 3 panel antennas (1 per sector), 6 remote radio heads (2 per sector), and 3 over voltage protection devices (1 per sector); 1 equipment platform located near the center of the rooftop and concealed by the existing mechanical screen to support 1 equipment cabinet, 1 H-frame, 1 GPS antenna, 1 power protective cabinet, 1 telco fiber enclosure, 1 fiber network interface device, and 1 heavy duty safety switch; and 1 submeter located in the building’s existing interior utility room.

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DISH Wireless Telecommunications Facility “SFSFO00026A”

Project Name: DISH Wireless Telecommunications Facility “SFSFO00026A” 
Address: 5341 Old Redwood Highway, Petaluma [Map It]
APN:  047-360-025
City Record Number: PLUP-2022-0005 & PLSR-2022-0011
Applicant Name: Allison Holleman, for the CBR Group, Inc
Date of Decision: On or after November 21, 2022
Project Description: Proposed installation of a new wireless telecommunications facility on the roof of an existing four-story office building. The proposed facility would consist of:

  • 3 panel antennas (1 per sector), 6 remote radio heads (2 per sector) and 3 over voltage protection devices (1 per sector), installed on mounts, and 1 equipment platform located near the center of the rooftop to support 1 equipment cabinet, 1 H-frame, 1 GPS antenna, 1 power protective cabinet, 1 telco fiber enclosure, 1 fiber network interface device, 1 heavy duty safety switch, and 1 submeter. Portions of the existing mechanical screen would be replaced with radio-frequency transparent material that would be painted and treated to match the existing color and texture.

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Major Developments Projects

The following information includes all proposed major developments within the City of Petaluma. The projects are listed by current status, linked to individual project pages with additional information, and indicated on the map at the bottom of the page. A printable version of the complete list and map is also available here.

Project List:

My neighbor has applied for an SB 9 Unit or SB 9 Lot Split. Why wasn’t I notified?

Pursuant to state law, SB 9 is a ministerial review so there is no neighbor notification and no public hearings.

If I’m the property owner, do I have to live in one of the units?

Yes, if an SB 9 lot split is proposed the owner must occupy one of the dwelling units of a minimum of 3 years from the date of the approval of the SB 9 land division unless the applicant is a community land trust or a qualified nonprofit corporation. If the project is only for an SB 9 dwelling unit (no lot split) the owner is not required to live on the property.  

Can I rent my SB 9 unit as a short-term rental?

No, state law prohibits SB 9 units to be used as short-term rentals. Short-term rentals are rentals for overnight lodging of less than 30 days. Long-term rentals (30 days or greater) are not regulated by SB 9.

My zoning is PUD, does SB 9 apply?

Perhaps but only if the PUD exclusively allows single-family residence and no CC&R restrictions are in place. Check with a Planner if unsure.

I live in a multi-family zoned area of Petaluma (R3, R4, R5 or mixed-use) can I apply for an SB 9 project?

No, SB 9 only applies in single-family zoned areas. 

I want to split my lot and build a new unit. Can I apply for a SB 9 Lot Split and SB 9 Unit application at the same time?

Yes, you may apply for an SB 9 Lot Split and submit for an SB 9 Unit application concurrently. 

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Appeals

The applicant, or any other interested party, may appeal any part of the administrative decision to the Planning Commission. Such appeal must be filed in writing with the City Clerk no later than fourteen (14) days following the date of the decision. The appeal shall state specifically the grounds for the appeal and the relief sought by the appellant. Said appeal shall be accompanied by the appeal fee as specified by Resolution 2010-206 N.C.S. as adopted by the City Council.

For More Information

Email [email protected]
or visit the City Hall Planning Counter, 11 English Street, Monday - Thursday, 10AM to 2PM

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