2010/11/23 City Council Resolution 2010-131RESOLUTION NO. 2010 -131
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA,
DENYING THE APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DECISION TO
CONDITIONALLY APPROVE THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
FOR THE NORTH BAY CENTRE RENOVATION INCLUDING A 24 HOUR FITNESS
AND NEW 2,500 SQUARE FOOT COMMERCIAL BUILDING LOCATED AT 6335
COMMERCE BOULEVARD, ROHNERT PARK, CA (APN 143 - 051 -073)
(FILE NO. PL2010- 051SR)
WHEREAS, applicant (representing Argonaut Investments, LLD,) filed Planning
Application No. PL2010 -051 Site Plan and Architectural Review to permit the renovation of the
North Bay Centre shopping center to include a 24 Hour Fitness Center and a new 2,500 square
foot commercial building located at 6335 Commerce Boulevard (APN 143 - 051 -073) ( "Project "),
in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code sections 17.25.030 and following;
WHEREAS, the Project is located within the Regional Commercial (C -R) zoning
designation;
WHEREAS, on October 14, 2010, the Rohnert Park Planning Commission held a duly
noticed public hearing, received oral and written testimony concerning the Project, deliberated,
and approved the application through the adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No.
2010 -28;
WHEREAS, on October 25, 2010, Kristen Selvage filed a timely appeal of the Planning
Commission's decision in accordance with Rohnert Park Municipal Code sections 17.25.120 and
following;
WHEREAS, on November 23, 2010, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park held a
duly noticed public hearing to consider the appeal of the Planning Commission decision;
WHEREAS, the City Council independently reviewed written and oral information
received from City staff and an outside traffic consultant concerning the Project, which includes
all of the information that was before the Planning Commission; and
WHEREAS, the City Council received oral and written testimony from the appellant and
members of the public and independently reviewed and considered such testimony.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of the City of Rohnert
Park, California, denies the appeal based on the findings set forth in the November 23, 2010
Council Agenda Item Staff Report and the additional findings set forth below:
1. The proposed renovation of the shopping center will enhance its appearance and give
it a new contemporary look compared to the existing dated architecture of the center.
The revisions to the shopping center will stand out as a major improvement to this
key commercial area.
2. The renovation of the existing buildings on the site will include new entry elements
for the existing grocery store and for 24 Hour Fitness both located in the main
commercial building on the site. The two raised roof elements will provide a more
interesting roof line for the building and emphasize the entry to these two businesses.
3. A marked pedestrian passage way will lead from the bus stop on the Commerce
Boulevard frontage of the property to the new commercial building and continue to
the walkway in front of the primary commercial building with 24 Hour fitness and the
Grocery outlet to encourage the use of public transportation. Bicycle parking will be
provided on -site including a secure bicycle storage room for use by the health club
patrons and employees.
4. This proposal is exempt from CEQA under Article 19, Section 15301 Class 1
(Existing Facilities), which entails the operation, repair, maintenance, permitting,
leasing, licensing or minor alteration of existing public or private
structures... involving negligible or no expansion of use beyond that existing at the
time of the lead agency's determination. The proposed project includes leasing an
existing building, and the only building expansion would be a de minimis expansion
at a rear of the building to accommodate bicycle parking for patrons and for
employees. Interior work would include minor tenant improvements of the existing
structure and exterior work would include minor alterations and upgrades of the
existing building. The use would continue to be that of an existing shopping center
consistent with the City's current zoning regulations. The proposal is also exempt
from CEQA under Article 19, Section 15303, Class 3 (New Construction or
Conversion of Small Structures), which consists of construction and location of
limited numbers of new, small facilities or structures such as a store, motel, office,
restaurant or similar structure not involving the use of significant amounts of,
hazardous substances, and not exceeding 2,500 square feet in floor area. The
proposed new commercial building would be 2,500 square feet in area and the uses
that would occupy the building would be typical retail commercial uses not involving
the use of hazardous substances.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the conditions of approval set forth in Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2010 -28 are hereby adopted.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this the 23rd day of November, 2010.
ATTEST:
City
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CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
IFORNI
Mayor
BELFORTE: AYE BREEZE: AYE CALLINAN: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE STAFFORD: AYE
AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)