2009/04/14 City Council Resolution 2009-37RESOLUTION NO. 2009-37
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
APPROVING THE MARTIN AVENUE INDUSTRIAL CONDOMINIUM TENTATIVE
MAP LOCATED AT 572 MARTIN AVE (APN 143 - 930 -038) — FILE NO. PL2008 -029.
WHEREAS, the applicant, Cinquini — Passarino did submit an application for Tentative
Map /Condominium Conversion on behalf of the owner Arlo Miller;
WHEREAS, the Tentative Map would allow for the subdivision of the existing building into
eight nonresidential, airspace condominium units coupled with separate interests in a 0.63 acre common
areas contained within property identified as APN: 143 - 930 -038;
WHEREAS, on March 12, 2009, the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park
conducted a public hearing and did unanimously approve the request for subdivision;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL DOES RESOLVE,
DETERMINE, ORDER AND FIND AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Council, in approving Planning Application PL2008 -029 (Martin Avenue
Industrial Condominium Tentative Map) makes the following findings:
1. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with the General Plan and any applicable Specific Plan,
any policy or guideline implementing the General Plan (including the City's Design Guidelines), or
other applicable provisions of the Municipal Code.
The Tentative Map is consistent with the "Industrial" General Plan designation and as conditioned
will comply with the Municipal Code; (the project site is not located within a Specific Plan area).
2. The site is physically suitable for the type of development.
The site is currently developed with an industrial building and is not planned to be modified as a part
of this project. The site will continue to be physically suitable to support the development.
3. The site is physically suitable for the proposed density of development.
The site is currently developed with an industrial building. The intensity of development is not
planned to be modified as a part of this project. The site is of sufficient size and shape and zoned
appropriately ( "I -L ") to support the existing development.
4. The design of the subdivision or the proposed improvements will not cause substantial environmental
damage or substantially and avoidably injure fish or wildlife or their habitat, absent a statement of
overriding conditions.
The site of the proposed Tentative Map is developed with industrial uses and is surrounded by other
industrial developments. No environmental impacts are anticipated.
5. The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not cause serious public health
problems.
The proposed subdivision of the existing buildings will not compromise public health, safety or
welfare. The site is surrounded by similar developments.
6 The design of the subdivision or the type of improvements will not conflict with easements, acquired
by the public at large, for access through or use of property with the proposed subdivision, absent
alternative, equivalent easements.
All existing easements will remain.
7. Any proposed phases and their proposed sequence of construction are identified on the submitted
map.
The site is currently developed and therefore no further phasing is anticipated.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Section 15301 k.,
Existing Facilities (Class 1) which specifically exempts the subdivision of existing industrial buildings,
when no physical changes are to occur which are not otherwise exempt.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Council of the City of Rohnert Park does
hereby approve Application No. PL2008 -029TM (Martin Avenue Industrial Condominium Tentative
Map) located at 572 Martin Avenue subject to the following conditions of approval:
1. Expiration of Approval — Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and the Subdivision
Map Act, the Tentative Map shall expire two (2) years from the date of the final discretionary action
(City Council), unless prior to the expiration the Final Parcel Map is recorded or an extension of time
has been requested in writing.
2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency Plans — All improvements shall comply with
all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any other applicable relevant
plans of affected agencies.
3. The approval is based on the Martini Avenue Industrial Condominium Tentative Map as submitted to
the Department of Community Development and date stamped received January 16, 2009.
4. Planniniz. Prior to Final Map recordation, the following items shall be completed:
a. The applicant shall demonstrate that 2 bicycle parking spaces have been installed as required
by the Zoning Code § 17.16.090 Bicycle Parking.
b. Pursuant to the original conditions of approval that have not been satisfied, the applicant shall
remove the outdoor storage located at the east end of the building and relocate the two
parking spaces farther south so that the entry point of each of the two parking space is parallel
with the building.
c. A document shall be recorded that secures reciprocal access and parking easements with the
adjacent property located at 566 Martin Avenue.
5. Engineering/Public Works. Prior to the approval of the Final/Parcel Map:
a. Submit the proposed map to the City Engineer for review and approval along with a
preliminary title report (prepared within the most recent three months), closure calculations
(including calculations for establishing building footprints within the subdivision) and
supporting map documentation.
b. Show on the map all proposed common areas, all existing and proposed public /private
easements within the subdivision.
c. The applicant shall form a Condominium Owners' Association with prepared Covenants,
Conditions & Restriction's (CC &R's) that address the common (joint) ownership and
maintenance obligations of structures, parking lots, utilities, shared private fire hydrant, on-
site and off -site easements and access ways which are in favor of the proposed subdivided
property.
d. The applicant shall prepare, submit for city review /approval and execute a Private
Maintenance Agreement/Declaration with the adjacent property owner to address the
ownership, operation and maintenance of the existing private water system serving the onsite
fire hydrants. The agreement/declaration shall be recorded and referenced on the map, prior
to approval of the final/parcel map.
e. The CC &R's shall include language which gives the City of Rohnert Park the right(s) to
access, maintain, repair and replace the areas within the existing 10 -foot Public Storm Drain
easement without obligating the City to act on those right(s). Specifically, the CC &Rs shall
contain language, subject to City approval, which provides that:
i. An acknowledgement of the existence of the aforementioned easement;
ii. The Owners Association shall maintain the surface areas of the aforementioned
easement; and
iii. City's has the right to approve any provisions in the CC &Rs which reflect the City's
rights and/or obligations.
f. The final Parcel Map, Declaration(s) and CC &R's shall include statements to the effect that
any future Industrial Waste type uses /disposers occupying the condominium units will be
required to install discharge mitigation measures, such as grease /sand interceptors on separate
sanitary sewer laterals.
g. The final Parcel Map, Declaration(s) and CC &R's shall include statements to the effect that
the City encourages water conservation and this property is currently (at the time of the
industrial condominium tentative subdivision, February 2009) served by a single separate
water meter. Separate water meters, serving individual condominium units, may be required
by the City at the time a permit or other entitlement concerning the project is sought.
h. The Proposed 17' Access Easement in favor of (I.F.O.) each adjacent property shall be
conveyed by a separate document and referenced on the Final/Parcel Map.
The existing sanitary sewer lateral shall be inspected and Tested pursuant to Rohnert Park
Municipal Code section 13.26.050 A. 3. & 4. The inspection & testing shall be performed by
the project proponent and include, at a minimum, a Television (TV) Camera inspection
recording pursuant to City of Rohnert Park Manual of Standards STD -530. Any sewer
lateral sections failing the required test shall be repaired by means acceptable to the City
Engineer, which may be replacement of the lateral or other alternate means not involving
replacement.
6. Building Department
a. The project shall comply with California Plumbing Code ( "CPC "), section 412.1- Fixture
Count which requires that plumbing fixtures be provided for the type of building occupancy
and in the. minimum number shown in Table 4 -l. Each unit shall have a toilet facility or have
access to a common area toilet facility.
b. The applicant shall obtain an electrical permit from the Building Division of the Community
Development Department that includes, but is not limited to, wire size, conduit size, one -line
diagrams showing panels and grounding methods, load calculations and panel schedules. The
plans shall be prepared by a CA licensed electrical engineer or by the licensed electrical
contractor performing the required work pursuant to the 2007 California Electrical Code
( "CEC') as follows:
i. Each newly created parcel shall comply with CEC requirements for access to the
electrical service disconnects and over - current protection devices.
ii. A multiple occupancy building shall comply with CEC Article 230.72, (C) Access to
Occupants which requires the provision that each occupant have access to the occupant's
service disconnection.
iii. Each occupant shall have ready access to all over - current devices protecting the
conductors which supply power to that occupant. The circuits that serve the common
areas must provide accessibility to building personnel who maintain the common areas at
all times. CEC Article 240.24, (B) Occupancy.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve
said application for Martin Avenue Industrial Condominium Tentative Map.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park this 14th day of April, 2009.
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