1971/02/23 City Council MinutesCounty Planner Vail commented on the study map and recom-
mended that the Rohnert Park area south of East Cotati
Avenue and west of the railroad should not be retained in
the City of Rohnert Park but should be de- annexed and given
to the City of Cotati. Discussion followed.
City Manager Callinan read a letter from Nore Thiesfeld,
Sonoma State College, dated February 239 1971 regarding
the proposed plans for the area.
City Manager Callinan advised that staff was soliciting
reaction from the Council in order to instruct the developer
how to proceed. More discussion followed.
Mr. Harold Heers, representing Forhim Corporation, appeared
and gave some background and general information regarding
the proposed development.
Mayor Smith queried Mr. Heers on the involvement of Cotati
City Councilman Braden and Rohnert Park City Councilman
Rogers and was advised that they both had participated
in their capacity as real estate salesmen. Discussion
followed.
Councilman Rogers noted that he had declared a conflict of
interest at prior meetings on this matter and that he had
February 23, 1971
The Council of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in
adjourned regular session commencing at 7 :35 p.m. in the
City Offices, 435 Southwest Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with
Mayor Smith presiding.
Call to Order
Mayor Smith called the meeting of the regular session to
order at approximately 7 :35 p.m.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins, Roberts, Rogers
and Smith
Absent: (0) None
Staff Present: City Manager Callinan, City Attorney Maxwell,
and Engineer Hudis
File No.0175
Due to the absence of Designer Vern Avila, it was requested
McDouall Apartments
that discussion on File No. 0175, McDouall Apartments, be
delayed until his arrival.
File No.0165 Lands
City Manager Callinan reviewed the intention of Forhim
South of East Cotati
Corporation for development of lands south of East Cotati
Avenue
Avenue and advised that the developers had presented a
study map of the area entitled "Study Map, Holiday Park
and Annexation" and would like Council reaction to same and
the proposed subdivision in general. Said map was displayed
for Council review.
County Planner Vail commented on the study map and recom-
mended that the Rohnert Park area south of East Cotati
Avenue and west of the railroad should not be retained in
the City of Rohnert Park but should be de- annexed and given
to the City of Cotati. Discussion followed.
City Manager Callinan read a letter from Nore Thiesfeld,
Sonoma State College, dated February 239 1971 regarding
the proposed plans for the area.
City Manager Callinan advised that staff was soliciting
reaction from the Council in order to instruct the developer
how to proceed. More discussion followed.
Mr. Harold Heers, representing Forhim Corporation, appeared
and gave some background and general information regarding
the proposed development.
Mayor Smith queried Mr. Heers on the involvement of Cotati
City Councilman Braden and Rohnert Park City Councilman
Rogers and was advised that they both had participated
in their capacity as real estate salesmen. Discussion
followed.
Councilman Rogers noted that he had declared a conflict of
interest at prior meetings on this matter and that he had
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abstained from any discussion or voting on the matter.
Upon motion of Councilman Buchanan, seconded by Councilman
Roberts, and approved with Councilman Rogers abstaining,
the map entitled "Study Map, Holiday Park and Annexation"
was approved in concept.
File No. 0175 City Manager Callinan briefly reviewed the proposed apart-
McDouall Apartments ment complex of McDouall Enterprises, referring to plans
that were submitted and displayed for Council review.
County Planner Vail read his written staff report dated
February 23, 1971 which is a part of the planning file
for this matter and which recommended as follows:
1. Provision for an additional road between Rohnert Park
and Cotati.
2. Relocation of parking to the Southwest Blvd. side of
the property.
3. ]Installation of a cyclone fence with redwood slats on
the north property line and on the property line to
the back of Chesney's Restaurant.
4. Guaranteed permanent pedestrian accessway from subject
property to Southwest Blvd.
5. Submission of a, complete landscape plan identifying
by species the trees and shilabs to be planted. Said
plan should, on the north line of the development, pro-
vide an opaque barrier to the commercial uses.
City Manager Callinan read a letter from Nore Thi.esfeld,
Sonoma State College, dated February 23, 1971, referring
Couno it to his letter of February 1, 1971.
Project Designer Vernon Avila displayed a slightly revised
site plan and commented on same.
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Mr. Avila and offered to explain the landscape plans sub-
mitted.
Mayor Smith ruled that action on the site plan should be
taken prior to discussion of the landscaping plans.
Councilman Rogers made a motion which was seconded by Coun-
cilman Buchanan to approve the site plan subject to condi-
tions 3, 4, and 5 set forth above.
Discussion followed during which Mayor Smith recommended a
public hearing be held to revise the Master Plan if the
additional road between Rohnert Park and Cotati is not in-
cluded as a condition.
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Councilman Rogers and Buchanan withdrew their above motion
and second respectively.
Councilman Buchanan made a motion seconded by Councilman
Hopkins to approve the site plan as submitted subject to
conditions 3, 4, and 5 as set forth above and also that the
developer agree to covenant to improve one -half of a 60
foot road on the south boundary of the site if it is deter -
mined that one is necessary.
William Geary,attorney, appeared and read from Summary of
Minutes for the February 1, 1971 meeting regarding the pro -
posed additional road between Rohnert Park and Cotati. Dis-
cussion followed.
Mr. Pat Taylor appeared and commented briefly expressing
opposition for such a road.
Councilman Buchanan's motion was approved by the following
roll call vote:
AYES: (3) Councilmen Buchanan, Hopkins and Smith
NOES: (2) Councilmen Roberts and Rogers
Mr. Paul Golis was recognized and urged the Council to set
a public hearing on the matter of an additional entrance
road.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, a public hearing will be
set to resolve thematter of whether or not the additional
entrance road from the Gravenstein Highway and Old Redwood
Highway intersection and.College View Drive is deleted from
the General Plan.
Multiple Residential County Planner Vail read the statement at the bottom of his
Density Requirements report for File 0175 regarding density for multiple resi-
tial areas and recommended that efforts be made to revise
Rohnert Park's requirements by reducing density by 1/3 or
to approximately 20 units per acre, and that a new classifi-
cation be introduced for garden apartments in which density
would be reduced by half. Staff was directed to come back
with a report concerning the recommendations.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers at approxi-
:Leaves and Returns mately 8:50 p.m. and returned at approximately 8:52 p.m.
File 0143 City Manager Callinan reviewed the Deer Meadow Village
Deer Meadow Village development proposed by Western Hosts and presented a list
Tentative Map - of recommended conditions to be attached to approval of the
Unit 2 tentative map of Deer Meadow Village, Unit 2 which was dis-
played for Council review.
Mr. Vic Freeman, representing Western Hosts, commented
briefly then introduced Harold Mayfield of Murray & McCormick,
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Engineers, who spoke on the staff recommended condition
concerning Western Hosts' participation in constructing half
of Transport Avenue and asked for some time limit on build-
ing the road. Discussion followed.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
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the tentative map as submitted for Deer Meadow Village,
Unit 2, subject to the conditions recommended by staff on
file in the City Offices, with the second paragraph of
recommended condition No. 1 revised to reflect a five year
limitation.
Project No. 1970 °8 City Manager Callinan reviewed past action on Project No.
Commerce Blvd. 1970 -8 and the bids received on the project. He advised
Bridge at Himebaugh that the deed for the right of way for Hinebaugh Creek
Creek from the Freeway to the railroad had been solicited from
the property owners but had not yet been received. He read
a letter from the Sonoma County Water Agency concerning .. _.,
recommendations for drainage construction projects during
fiscal year 1971 -729 included were Himebaugh Creek Rail-
road Trestle and Wilfred Creek Channel improvement. He
then initiated a discussion concerning drainage of the north-
ern part of the city.
Councilman Buchanan Councilman Buchanan left the Council Chambers during the
Leaves and Returns discussion, at approximately 9 :10 p.m. and returned at
approximately 9 :12 p.m.
Drainage Engineer Hudis reported briefly, upon being questioned, that
lack of the Himebaugh Creek railroad trestle and the bridge
at Commerce Blvd. should not hold up any development in
the Golf hake Estates area.
Mr. Paul Golis was recognized, offered some comments, and
urged the Council to request Sonoma County Water Agency to
build the Himebaugh Creek Railroad Trestle during the cur -
rent year. He then delivered the deed for the Himebaugh
Creek right of way to Mr. Callinan.
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Imscussion follower, regarding drainage project, pr.Lori t' -L
with Mr. Golis and Engineer Hudis participating.
Councilman
Rogers
Councilman Rogers left
the Council Chambers at approximately
Leaves and
Returns
9 :30 p.m. and returned
at approximately 9 :31 p.m.
Resolution
No. 71 -18
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING
ACCEPTANCE OF DEED (Himebaugh Creek)
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of CouncilmanRogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 71--18
was adopted.
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Project 1970 -8 Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, the contract for Pro-
ject 1970 -8, Commerce Blvd. Bridge at Himebaugh Creek, was
awarded to Murdoch Engineering Co. in accordance with its
bid and the mayor was authorized to execute all necessary
documents in connection tierewith.
Resolution No. 71 -19 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREIIYMNTS FOR COLLEGE
WORK STUDY PROGRAM
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Rogers, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 71 -19 was
adopted.
Resolution No. 71 -20 RESOLUTION PETITIONING THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF THE
COUNTY OF SONOMA TO EXCEPT ALL LANDS WITHIN THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK FROM THE LEVY OF ANY TAX FOR FIRE PROTECTION
City Manager Callinan summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Roberts and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 71 -20 was
adopted.
Young America Homes City Manager Callinan brought to the attention of the Coun-
Open House cil the invitation of Young America Homes to the open house
at their new offices on Thursday, February 25, 1971.
Explosions at Junior Mayor Smith initiated a brief discussion regarding the
High School recent explosions at Rohnert Park Jr. High School and re-
quested that the Council be informed of incidents such as
this.
Deferred Matters The Council decided that due to the time to defer discus-
sion and action on several matters listed on the agenda
under Matters from Councilmen and the proposed lease agree-
ment with the NWPRR.
Resolution No. 71 -21 RESOLUTION REGARDING ANNEXATION FILINGS
Mayor Smith summarized the resolution.
Upon motion of Councilman Rogers, seconded by Councilman
Buchanan, and unanimously approved, Resolution No. 71 -21
was adopted.
Adjournment There being m further business, the meeting was adjourned
at approximately 9 :42 p.m.
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