1980/03/10 City Council MinutesCall, to Order
ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL MINUTES
March 10, 1980
The Council.`of the City of Rohnert Park met this date
in regular session commencing at 7 :00 p.m. in the City Offices,
6750 Commerce Boulevard, Rohnert Park, with Mayor Roberts
presiding. The regular session was preceded by an executive
session which commenced at 7:00 p.m. and at which all Councilmen
Beary, Hopkins and Roberts and City Manager Callinan were
present and which was held to discuss personnel and litigation
matters.
Mayor Roberts called,the,meeting of the regular session
to order at approximately 7:17 p.m. and led the pledge of
allegiance.`
Roll Call Present: (4) Councilmen Beary, ,Hopkins, Stewart and Roberts
Late: W Councilman Carbone (whose time of arrival is
specifically noted in these minutes).
Mayor Roberts informed that Councilman Carbone had called
to say that he would arrive later in the meeting.
Staff present for all or part of the meeting: City Manager
.Callinan, Director of Public Works /City Engineer Brust and
Planning Director'Skanchy. City,Attorney Flitner was absent
due to illness.
Approval of Minutes Upon motion of Councilman Beary, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously- approved, the minutes of February
25, 1980 were approved as submitted.
Approval of Bills Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and unanimously approved, the bills presented
per the attached list in,the amount of $371,839.69 were
approved as submitted. Said total includes $4,662.50 for
the Rohnert Park Civic Commission.
Non - Agendaed Items Mayor Roberts indicated that after the consent calendar
he would present the "Outstanding Organization Award"
issued to the City of Rohnert Park by the California Associa-
tion of Park and Recreation Commissioners and Board Members.
Unscheduled Durward DeBrunner, 5731 Dorian Drive, was recognized and
Appearances commented'on the shortage of reasonably priced housing in
Rohnert Park. He said that residential neighborhoods had
deteriorated because of the number of renters and asked
that Councilman Stewart's ordinance limiting rentals in
residential districts be re- considered.
Frank Gilman, 89'Alma Avenue, was recognized and explained
that the homeowners ..'on'Alma and Adele Avenues felt that
the fence between their homes.and'Southwest Boulevard was
in shambles. He described the increased traffic and related
noise generated from--Southwest Boulevard, said the homeowners
in the area felt that the city should improve the fence,
and pointed out that if the city does not improve the fence,
then the homeowners would be forced to replace it which
would result in a patch --type appearing fence. He also
commented on the overhead electrical wires in his neighborhood
saying that homeowners would like to see the wires placed
underground. Mr. Gilman 'concluded thanking the Council
for the good garbage collection service.
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Frank Alexander, 801 Holly Avenue, was recognized and commented
about the problems associated with the condominium units
on Country Club Drive, in the area of Marguerite Hahn School,
which, create a hazard to. children. He informed that the
no all night.parking restriction for the area is not being
enforced, motorist's view of the school. is blocked by the
two story structures, and.because of various other conditions
a person cannot see the intersection has a crosswalk for
the elementary school. Mr. Alexander said that there should
be ample parking provided by the city and that the absentee
landlords will cause transcient, type individuals which will
lead to crime. He asked what the City Council had done
to find out what the people of Rohnert .Park wanted and said
that the situation he described was a serious one.
Donald Moitoza, 5732 Dorian Drive, was recognized and asked
how a' ordinance could be re- considered.
Councilman Hopkins informed that the ordinance would have
to.be re- introduced by one of the Council members.
Mr. Moitoza requested the Council take a look at Council-
man Stewart's ordinance. for owner: occupied units and that
it postpone the condominium issue tonight. He stated that
it would not be in the best interest of the community by
opening up the units to speculators.
Helen _Lawrence,,_942 Ellen Street, was recognized and indicated
that she agreed with the gentleman that spoke tonight and
commented that in the past two years there had been a
tremendous increase in ,multiple family units, most of which
are rented. She informed that she had recently
taken a tour of the Racquet club development and found
little open space and no recreation facilities. She felt
that the development dial not have a community type atmosphere
and that the city was moving ahead on a program of development
that didn't coincide with the growth management program
that was implemented.in 1977. She endorsed Councilman Stewart':
ordinance and requested that any further consideration of
the development be postponed tonight.
Charles Kitchen,.4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was recognized
and expressed that he agreed with others in that Councilman
Heary could have a possible conflict of interest. He asked
if there was any Council member who had any interest in
the proposed.development..None of the Council members responded
in the affirmative.
Mayor Roberts explained that Mr. Kitchen was speaking under
the '.'Unscheduled Public Appearance's" section of the meeting's
agenda and that the development he referred to was the subject
of a public hearing to be held later in the meeting.
Councilman Stewart thanked members of the audience for their
support and informed that the ordinance regarding owner
occupancy of residential units had been the subject of a
duly noticed public hearing I some time ago. She expressed
that it was important.to keep Council members informed about
citizenery viewpoints,,. but not to come after the fact and
say that the Council was not doing a. good job.
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March 10, 1980
Councilman Hopkins commented about individuals coming one
month .prior to election time to present issues and thus
using-the Council meetings for purely election related purposes.
C °a }C C ae 7Q iS o
CONSENT CALENDAR
City Manager Callinan referred the Council, to Council memo
dated March 6, 1980 for explanation of all the,matters on
the Consent Calendar,
Resolution No. 80 -56 RESOLUTION OF THE ROHNERT PARK CITY COUNCIL REJECTING THE
CLAIM OF WAYNE FOX
Resolution No.,80 -57 RESOLUTION REMOVING ADDING_MACHINE FROM FIXED ASSETS RECORD
Resolution No.. 80. - "58 RESOLUTION OF 'THE CITY COUNCIL OF. THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK
REGARDING AIR QUALITY PLANNING RE- DESIGNATION
Upon motion of Councilman Beary,,seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
Nos. 80-»56 through 80 -58 was waived and said resolutions
were adopted..
Councilman Carbone- City',Manager Callinan inquired.. if the Mayor had informed
Late Arrival the audience that Councilman Carbone had called to say that
he would arrive later in the meeting. Mayor Roberts responded
in the affirmative.
Outstanding Organiza- Mayor. Roberts read the statement made at the awards banquet
Lion Award of the California Association of Park and Recreation Commissioner
and Board Members held Saturday, March 8, 1980 in Sacramento
at which Rohnert Park was presented with the "Outstanding
Organization Award" .for, outstanding contributions to the
field of parks and recreation and foresight in planning,'
community development and citizen involvement, in the State
of California. Mayor Roberts ordered City Manager Callinan
to.have the prestigeous award displayed at the Community
and Recreation Center.
Councilman Carbone. Councilman Carbone arrived at this point in the meeting,
Arrives the time being approximately 7:49 p.m.
Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart left the Council Chambers at approximately
Leaves.. 7:54 p.m.
Community Resources Mayor Roberts indicated that the Council would move on to
for Independence the "Scheduled Public Appearance" portion of the meeting's
agenda due to the fact that agenda matters were somewhat
behind schedule,,
Katherine Valdez,.812 Lombard Way, Community Resources for
Independence, was recognized and said that as a "member of
the community as well as the disabled community she urged
access -be provided to public transportation for the disabled
citizens of Rohnert Park. She informed that during the
past week she had received calls from two individuals to
go to school or work in Santa Rosa and that it was imperative
that there be good public transportation for the disabled.
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James Lee, 1119 Orchard Street, Santa Rosa, Community Resources
for Independence, was recognized and informed that he had
previously ueeii ct i "e5ideilt CJf Roaiaiert rarko Mr. Lee said
that the Paratransit Coordinating Committee's draft of the
Five Year Transportation Plan for Sonoma County was a good
working document.
Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart.returned and City Manager Callinan left
Returns /City Manager the Council Chambers at this point in the meeting, the time
Callinan Leaves being approximately 8:03.p.m.
Mr. Lee commented on,the number of disable persons residing
in Rohnert Park and suggested that before the Council adopt
a resolution supporting the Five Year 'Transportation Plan
that it should be amended to address estab lishment of a
light rail system in the County, bicycle` paths in the
unincorporated areas, and.providing lifts on some of the
Golden Gate transit busses that have routes through the
city. Discussion followed between the Council members and
Mr. Lee and during which he was advised that Councilman
Carbone was the cities' representative to the Paratransit
Coordinating Committee.
The Council thanked Miss Valdez and Mr. Lee for their input.
Resolution No. 80 -59 A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Future Wells, Holes and
Casings Only, Project No. 1979 -20)'
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and City
Engineer Brust commented on bid results.
Upon motion of Councilman Hopkins, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 80 -59 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 80--60
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Traffic Signals on South-
west Boulevard at Country Club Drive, Camino Colegio and
Snyder Lane, Project No.. 1979-9)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution and City
Engineer Brust commented on bid results.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 80--60 was waived and said resolution was adopted.
Resolution No. 80 -61
A RESOLUTION OF AWARD OF CONTRACT (Pedestrian Bridge Over
Copeland Creek and Over Hinebaugh Creek, Project No. 1980 -
5)
City Manager Callinan explained the resolution.
Councilman Carbone
Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at approximately
Leaves and Returns
8:25 p.m. and returned at approximatelly 8:26 p.m.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and unanimously approved, reading of Resolution
No. 80 -61 was waived and said resolution was approved.
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Project No. 1979 -7 City Manager Ca1]inan, referring to his March 6, 1980 Council
Industrial Center Way meeting memo, reminded that the City Council had continued
Assessment District the public hearing on the Engineer's Report for Industrial
Center Way Assessment District Improvement Project No. 1979-
7 because bond bids came in so high. He advised that Bond
Counsel Assaf suggested that the Council open the public
hearing and continue same to the March 24, 1980 Council
meeting.
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on Project No. 1979 -
7, Industrial Center Way Assessment District.
Recess
Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and asked to
be updated on the status of this matter.
City Manager Callinan explained the project and 1911 Act
assessment district proceedings. He informed that because
the bond bid had come in so high (8% interest rate per annum
with a 30% discount on par) that the developer was trying
to set up a program for installation of the improvements
and that-the Council keeps jurisdiction by keeping the public
hearing open.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no written
communications received, the Council continued the public
hearing to its March 24, 1980 meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Roberts declared a recess at this point in the meeting,
.the time being approximately "8:37 p.m.
Reconvene Mayor Roberts reconvened the meeting at approximately 8:50
p.m. with all Council members present.
Planning and City Manager Callinan, referring to his March 6, 1980 Council
Zoning Matters meeting memo, informed that all the planning and zoning
matters listed on the meeting's agenda were duly noticed
for public. hearing.
File No.. 0714 - Planning Director Skanchy explained Dewayne Strawther's
Dewayne Strawther, application for rezoning of 6.6 acres located south of East
Rezoning Cotati Avenue, east of Cristobal Road extension from "A"
(Agricultural) District to "RM- 2000 -PD" (Multiple Family,
Planned Unit Development) District.
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on File No. 0714,
Dewayne Strawther's application for rezoning of A.P. Nos.
143- 350 -15 and 21.
Frank Alexander, 801 Holly Avenue, was recognized and commented
on prior multi- family zoning of the subject area and inquired
how individuals.in the area have been given notification
of the proposed rezoning. Mayor Roberts explained.
Mr..Alexander inquired if units would be owner occupied.
Mayor Roberts explained that this was strictly a rezoning
matter.
Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and expressed
concern about mailing; and posting of public notice for the
proposed project.
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'City Manager Callinan explained the procedure for 'publication
and mailing of notices.
Mr. Clauder felt that notices should be mailed to persons
who live in the area but who are not property owners.
Planning Director Skanchy explained that notices were mailed
according to the city's municipal code and state law and
to the 'City of Cotati because of the close proximity of
the proposed rezoning to that entity's city limits.
Mr. Clauder informed that at a recent meeting at Sonoma
Grove residents had no knowledge of the proposed development
and he compared the location of the project described In the
Notice of Public Hearing and agenda.
Mayor Roberts asked that Mr. Clauder either express support
Or opposition to the project
Mr. Clauder requested continuance of this matter to the
next Council meeting in order to notify residents of Sonoma
Grove and the nearby apartment complexes about the proposed
project
City Manager Callinan explained that, if approved, the matter
would automatically be on the next regular Council agenda
because rezoning ordinances must be acted on twice, i.e.
introduced then adopted.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no
written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the
public hearing.
Ordinance No. 371 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK AMENDING THE ROHNERT
PARK MUNICIPAL CODE, TITLE 17 (ZONING MAP CHANGE ASSESSOR'S
PARCEL NUMBER 143 - 350 -21 and 15, PLANNING FILE NO. 0714)
Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, to waive the reading of Ordinance No.
371 and introduce.said ordinance,,
Councilman Beary stated that he would vote on this project
because he does not plan on bidding on same,
Councilman Carbone's motion to waive the reading of Ordinance
No. 371 and introduce said ordinance was approved by the
following roll call vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins and Roberts
NOES- (1) Councilman Stewart
File No, 0725 - Planning Director Skanchy, referring to a plan on display,
Condiotti, Precise reviewed the proposed precise development plan for 216
Development Plan condominium units to be located at the southeast corner
Of Golf Course Drive and Snyder Lane.
Mayor Roberts' opened the public hearing on File No. 0725,
Art Condio-tti's preolse development plan for a 216 condominium
unit development.,
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March 10, 1980
Bob Weinman, 5763 Dexter Circle, was recognized and asked
if both Files Nos. 0725 and 0718 could be addressed at the
same time. He commented on Councilman Beary's service to
the city, expressed concern for.safety of children going
back and forth to school, signalization of Country Club
Drive at Southwest Boulevard, and asked when the proposed
condominiums would be developed.
Mayor Roberts informed that the units would not be built
this year unless there was a transfer of units under the
city's growth management policy.
Councilman Carbone commented that the Planning Commission
minutes showed that the units would be built in 2 -3 years.
Mr. Weinman expressed that because of the possible displacement
of middle income persons he supported Councilman Stewart's
ordinance'requiring owner occupied units and asked if the
city had required owner occupied units in the Racquet Club
development.
Mayor Roberts answered that the City had requested that
the units be owner occupied and the developer agreed.
Mr. Weinman requested that, on behalf of the parents and
youngsters, consideration of the proposed condominium units
be postponed until after the election or 2 -3 months from
now.
Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was recognized
and made reference to his previous comments objecting to
the proposed development, commented on widening of Snyder
Lane, and expressed concern about traffic circulation because
residents of the proposed development will probably cut
through "D" and "E" Neighborhoods in order to avoid Snyder
Lane. He said that he was mainly concerned with the safety
of children and'that he didn't believe there were adequate
streets to accommodate the proposed development. He also
commented that the 108 Rohnert condominiums had a condition
imposing owner occupancy which was waived by the Planning
Commission.
Frank Alexander, 801 Holly Avenue, was recognized and reflected
on the difference between the two project's locations and
asked that the record show his comments applied to both
projects (File Nos. 0725 and 0718). Mr. Alexander expressed
concern about the amount of parking provided for the units.
Mayor Roberts informed that there were 2 1/4 parking spaces
per unit in compliance with the city's code.
Mr. Alexander asked if it would be possible to provide 100
more parking stating that there is inadequate parking in
the area of 'Hahn School. He commented on traffic circulation,
instituting a no parking provision, installation of signs
calling attention to the school, and informed that one of
his children attended Hahn School and the other Emily School
and which causes inconvenience to his family. Mr. Alexander
also felt that the city should assist homeowners in theft
prevention programs and expressed concern about the ratio
between owner occupied vs. tenant units.
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Councilman Stewart commented on the fact that the school
district and city were two separate and distinct entities.
Mr. Alexander asked if there were any way to monitor the
number of rental units in the city.
City Manager Callinan replied in the affirmative and explained
that staff looks at each neighborhood separately to determine "A
the rental /owner occupancy factor.
, /A
Councilman Carbone briefly commented on the importance of
the rental market.
Mr. Alexander expressed that he felt San Francisco's greatest
problem was absentee landlords and felt that growth should
be closely associated with owner occupancy.
Durward DeBrunner, 5731 Dorian Drive, was recognized and
pointed out that there was only one entrance /exit to the
proposed project which may present a problem in case of
emergency.
City Manager Callinan informed that the city's fire services
staff had reviewed the proposed development plan and found
it acceptable insofar as access was concerned.
Mr. DeBrunner asked someone to explain the 10% low income
housing provision. City Manager Callinan responded.
City Manager Callinan, at Councilman Hopkins' request, read
aloud a letter from the Cotati- Rohnert Park Unified School
District, dated March 5, 1980, concerning student yield
from the proposed developments.
Chuck Linthicum, Debra Homes, was recognized and commented
on the single access to the development and informed that
there was adequate turn around area on the site, explained
the 10% low income housing units offered by the developer,`'`
incremental development of the project, off - street parking, ;J
owner occupied,units and establishment of a homeowner's
association.
Councilman Stewart Councilman Stewart left the Council Chambers at approximately
Leaves'' 9:50 p.m.
Mr..Linthicum also commented on the developer's improvement
of Golf Course Drive to Country Club Drive.
Robert 'Weinman, 5763 Dexter Circle, was recognized and
asked if the Council's approval of this project would be
a commitment of the next City Council. Mayor Roberts responder
in the affirmative.
Donald Moitoza, 5732 Dorian Drive, was recognized and asked
if the school district had indicated that the proposed develop -
ment would. yield 51 students.
Councilman Hopkins responded 1154 ".
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March 10, 1980
City Manager Callinan indicated that the figure represented
a combined total yield from 535 units, not only the project
under discussion.
Mr. Moitoza remarked that he could foresee the same thing
happening as in I'D" Neighborhood where the school site was
not needed and later developed into single family homes.
Mr. Arthur Condiotti, President Debra Homes, was recognized
and reminded that this property was already zoned, that
20 acres had been donated to the city for a public facilities
site or park, and commented on various other concessions
that had been made by his firm in order for the development
to proceed.
Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and inquired
if the proposed structures had a southern exposure so that
they could be converted to solar energy in the future.
Planning Director Skanchy explained that a portion of the
units had a southwest exposure and that the pool would be
heated by solar energy.'
Mr. Clauder requested postponement of the project until
it had been re-designed to accommodate solar energy.
Mr. Frank Alexander, 801 Holly Avenue, was recognized and
and said that he supported Mr. Clauder's concern about solar
energy.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no other
written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the
public hearing:
Mr. DeBrunner was recognized and asked at what point a home-
owner's association would be formed to take over managing
the development. Chuck Linthicum, Debra Homes, replied
when 51% of the units were sold.
City Manager Callinan commented on improvement of Snyder
Lane in the unincorporated area and future school for IIG'I
neighborhood,
Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Hopkins, to approve Art Condiottils precise
development plan for 216 condominium units, (File No.0725)
to be located at the southeast corner of Golf Course Drive
and Snyder Lane subject to the conditions recommended by
the Planning Commission,
Discussion followed.
Councilman Beary stated that he would vote on this project
because he would not be a bidder on same. Discussion continued
between Council members and during which Mr. Condiott-i. answered
questions about the antivipatod pr-Tve of the condo-
minium units.
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Councilman Carbone's motion to approve the precise development
plan for a 216 condominium unit development by Art Condiotti
(File No. 0725) was approved by the following roil calf.
vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins and Stewart
NOES: (1) Mayor Roberts
File No. 0718 - Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on File No. 0718,
Debra Homes, Precise Debra Homes' application for precise development plan
Development Plan for a 250 condominium unit project and informed that Messrs.
Alexander and Weinman's statements during the preceeding
Public hearing would be part of the public hearing record
for this matter.
Councilmen Carbone
and Stewart Leave/
Return
Mayor Roberts Leaves
Mayor Roberts Returns
Planning Director Skanchy, referring to the plan on display,
reviewed the precise development plan for a condominium
development to be located on the north and south sides of
Golf Course Drive extension, between Snyder Lane and Country
Club Drive.
Councilman Carbone left the Council Chambers at approximately
10:23 p.m. and Councilman Stuart left at approximately
10:29.p.m. and returned at approximately 10 :30 p.m.
Mayor Roberts left at this point in the meeting, the time
being approximately 10:30 p.m.
Charles Kitchen, 4457 Hollingsworth Circle, was recognized
and explained that he was especially concerned with safety
of school aged children. He informed that he had discussed
children attending different neighborhood schools, inadequacy
of the playground area and provision for a mid -year school
site with School Supt. McConnell. He said that school district
funds for projects . was running low.
Councilman Hopkins commented that the Emily and Hahn Schools
were near capacity and not at full capacity.
Mayor Roberts returned at this point in the meeting, the
time being approximately 10:34 p.m.
Mr. Kitchen commented on the close proximity of the park
site to Country, Club Drive, youngsters being forced into
traffic lanes because of parked cars on Country Club Drive,
and informed that on December 10, 1979 he had presented
57 signatures from residents of I'D" and "E4l Neighborhoods
concerning the rezoning of this particular land. Mr. Kitchen
recommended that the Council limit the speculation of condomin-
ium units.
Frank Alexander, 801 Holly Avenue, asked if the proposed
units could be designed with carports instead of garages,
recommended that a storage area be provided for each unit
and commented on use of garages as storage area thereby
necessitating use of off-street parking.
Gerald Schlvetter, 6089 Daphine, was recognized and commented
about using brighter colors on the site plan.
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Councilman Hopkins read a recap of a telephone conversation
between staff and Asst. School Supt.,Davidson concerning
Emily,. Evergreen and Hahn Schools.
Ray Regnault, 4406 Hedge Court, was recognized and asked
about the school district projection that there would be
only 54 students generated from 535 units and commented
that the proposed units would probably be occupied by young
people who traditionally have more kids.
Councilman Carbone Councilman Carbone returned at this point in the meeting,
Returns the time being approximately 10:44 p.m.
City Manager Callinan commented on the the school district's
student yield projection for the proposed project and the
fact that children are attending schools in other neighborhoods.
Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and commented
on the city's planning through the years.
Councilman Carbone raised a question on a point of order.
Mr. Clauder recommended that the development be re- designed
so that each unit could be retrofitted to solar energy at
some future date.
Durward DeBrunner, 5731 Dorian Drive, was recognized and
expressed concern about access to the proposed development.
'Planning Director Skanchy pointed out access points on
the development plan which was displayed.
Arthur Condiotti, President of Debra Homes, was recognized
and informed that the proposed units were designed with
a southern exposure for conversion to solar energy. Mr.
Condiotti informed that his firm had donated one -half of
the new Mountain Shadows Golf Course for the density shown
on the development plan. Additionally his firm had contri-
buted towards the acquisition of the school site and improved
street frontage for said site.
Helen Lawrence, 942 Ellen Street, was recognized and commented
about the "free enterprise" system and said that the citizens
were more concerned that they be provided with services
to which they are entitled and asked that the Council
keep that in mind when voting on the proposed development.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no,
written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the
public hearing.
Councilman Carbone made a motion, which was seconded by
Councilman Stewart, to approve Debra Homes' precise develop-
ment plan for 250 condominium units (File No. 0718) to
be located on the north and south sides of Golf Course
Drive extension, between Snyder Lane and Country Club Drive
subject to the cond.i tTons recommended by the Planning Commis-
sion.
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coLm cil.man Beary stated that he would not be a bidder on
this project and that he intended to vote on same.
Councilman Carbone's motion to approved the precise development
plan for a 250 condominium unit development proposed by
Debra Homes (File N'o.,0718) was approved by the following
roll can vote:
AYES: (4) Councilmen Beary, Carbone, Hopkins and Stewart
NOES: (1) Mayor, Roberts
Meeting Extension
Due to the fact ,that the 11:00.p.m. adjournment deadline
had been reached, other matters listed.on the agenda were
deferred to the next Council meeting.
,Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Stewart, and approved by the following voice vote, the
Council agreed to move ahead on the agenda to the remainder
:of Planning and Zoning Matters and to extend the 11:00
p.m. adjournment deadline.
Councilman Beary
Councilman Beary.stepped down from the podium and was seated
Leaves Podium
in the audience at this point in the meeting, the time
being approximately 11:65 p.m.
File No. 0719 --
Planning Director Skanchy reviewed Western Business
Western Business
Park Associates' application for precise development plan
Park Associates
..and•architectural review of a office building complex to
be,located on the east side of Commerce Boulevard, north
of the Pacific Coast building at 6050 Commerce Boulevard.
City Manager Callinan
City Manager Callinan left the Council Chambers at this
Leaves
point in the meeting, the time being approximately 11:06
p.m.
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on File No. 0719,
- Western Business. Park .Associates' application for precise
development plan and architectural review to construct
a office building complex.
Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane representing Western Business
Park Associates, was recognized and offered to answer any
questions concerning the proposed project.
Mr. Redding,-in response to a question by Councilman Carbone,
explained that:the.roofing material for the project had
a estimated life span of 35 years.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no
written communcations received, Mayor Roberts closed the
public hearing.
Sam Clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and inquired
if the structures were designed accommodate solar energy.
Mr. Redding responded in the affirmative.
Mr. Clauder asked if the windows 'could be opened in the
units. Mr. Redding responded in the affirmative.
City Manager Callinan
City Manager Callinan returned & this point in the meeting,
Returns
the time being approximately 11:10 p.m.
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Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, Western
Business Park Associates' application for precise development
plan and architectural review for a office building complex
(File No. 0719) was approved subject to the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission.
AYES: (4) Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and
Roberts
NOES: ( 0 ) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary
File No. 0720 - Planning Director Skanchy reviewed Fairway Business Park
Fairway Business Park. :Associates' application for precise development plan and
Associates architectural review to construct two office - warehouse
structures to be located on the east side of Transport
Avenue (State Farm Drive) approximately 1,000 feet north
of Hinebaugh Creek.
Mayor Roberts opened the public hearing on File No, 0720,
Fairway Business Park Associates' application for precise
development plan and architectural review of two office -
warehouse structures.
Jim Redding, 7147 Barbi Lane,representing Fairway Business
Park Associates, was recognized and commented on the condition
requiring installation of a sound wall between the homes
and golf course and the east side of the railroad tracks.
Planning Director Skanchy explained that several developments
would be participating in the development of a sound wall
in the same area.
Mr. Redding objected to imposition of a condition requiring
installation of a sound wall because it was specifically
to eliminate noise from the: - trains and not his development.
Mr Redding questioned the city's policy of providing a
sound wall for the higher income homes in the community
without providing something similar in P1A ", "B" and "L"
Neighborhoods.
Sam clauder, 535 Arlen Drive, was recognized and inquired
if provision had been made for solar energy and being able
to open windows in the proposed structures. Mr. Redding
responded in the affirmative.
There being no one further desiring to be heard and no
written communications received, Mayor Roberts closed the
public hearing.
Discussion followed between Council members, staff and
Mr. Redding concerning installation of a sound wall.
Upon motion of Councilman Carbone, seconded by Councilman
Hopkins, and approved by the following voice vote, Fairway
Business Park Associates' precise development plan and
architectural review of a two office - warehouse building
complex (File No. 0720) was approved subject to the conditions
recommended by the Planning Commission, except Condition
No. 2 regarding installation of a sound wall, and that
the applicant install a chain link fence and landscaping
on the ea-,tern perimeter of the projact site.
Page 14. Mai-ell 10, 1980
AXES: (4 Councilmen Carbone, Hopkins, Stewart and
Robert s_
NOES: (Q) None
ABSENT: (1) Councilman Beary
File No. 0721 City Manager Callinan asked that- the Council open the public
Landscaping Deposit hearing concerning the proposed amendment to the Municipal
Code to provide for a bond :insuring installation of landscaping
and continue the matter to :the next Council meeting.
Mayor Roberts opened the,public hearing concerning the
proposed amendment to the city's municipal code to provide
for a,.bond or other security for installation of landscaping.
There being no one desiring.to be heard and no communications
received, Mayor Roberts continued the public hearing to
the March 24, 1980 City Council meeting.
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary returned to his seat at approximately
Returns to Podium 11:25 p.m.
Undergrounding on Mayor Roberts asked that Mr. Gilman get in touch with City
Southwest Blvd. Manager Callinan to. discuss the possibility of developing
a program with.P..G. & E.,to underground all the overhead
electrical wires in the area of;Arlen.and Alma Avenues.
Eagle Park City Manager Callinan referred to his Council meeting memo,
Restroom dated March 6, 1980, concerning.a. quote which was received
for installation of a pre -- fabricated metal restroom /storage
concession stand building for Eagle Park.
Upon motion of Councilman - Beary, seconded by Councilman
Carbone, and unanimously approved, the Council approved
installation of —a pre - fabricated metal building by Super
Secur Manufacturing Co. in Eagle Park.
Appreciation for Mayor Roberts expressed sincere appreciation for all that
Councilman Beary Councilman Beary had done in the past and, on behalf of
the Council wished him much good luck in the future.
Councilman Beary thanked the Council and staff for their
work.
Adjournment Mayor Roberts adjourned the meeting at approximately 11:28
p.m.
eputy iJ erk Faus
APPROVED:
F
'Mayor Arthur N. Roberts
Honorable Mayor Roberts
And Members of Rohnert Park City Council
6750 Commerce Blvd.
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
Dear Mayor Art Roberts and Councilmen:
I'd like this letter to represent my resignation from the
Rohnert Park City Council effective March 11, 1980.
This resignation is in protest of the current conflicts of
interest laws and growth policies prevalent in our state
today.
I feel that the conflict of interest code denies true
representative government and these codes are contrary to
the public's interest. The conflicts of interest code
discourage certain legitimate and honest businessmen from
seeking elective offices and give no guarantees against
corrupt and unresponsive government.
Anti - growth policies are counter- productive in that they
create scarcity of housing and encourage speculation in a
country where the only legitimate control should be the
public needs and the public demands for housing.
In an effort to dramatize these inequities, I hereby
tender my resignation.
Sinc, rely Yours,
Louis G. Beary, Councilman
City of Rohnert Park