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2003/03/25 City Council ResolutionRESOLUTION NO. 2003- 48 A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A REMODEL OF AN EXISTING FAST FOOD RESTAURANT AT 6700 COMMERCE BOULEVARD (Terry L. Peck/RHL Design Group) WHEREAS, the applicant, Terry L. Peck/RHL Design Group, filed Planning Application No. PL2003 -010SR for site plan and architectural review of the remodel of an existing fast food restaurant on property located at 6700 Commerce Boulevard in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code; WHEREAS, on March 13, 2003, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal; and, WHEREAS, on March 25, 2003, the City Council held a public hearing at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal; and, WHEREAS, the Planning Commission and the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park have reviewed and considered the information contained in the Site Plan and Architectural Review application for the proposal; and WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following findings: NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS: Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct. Section 2. Findings. The City Council, in approving Planning Application No. PL2003- 0 1 OSR: makes the following findings, to wit; Site Plan and Architectural Review Approval 1. That the development's general appearance is compatible with existing development and enhances the cityscape. The proposed restaurant will be an improvement over the existing store, which was originally constructed in the 1970's. The nearby "McDonald" restaurant is currently being redeveloped and the proposed "KFC /A &W" store will be complementary to this neighboring restaurant building. The remodeled store will also complement the "Taco Bell" restaurant to the north and the "Commerce Plaza" center to the rear of the site. 2. That the development incorporates a variation from adjacent structures in height, bulk, and area; arrangement on the parcel; openings or breaks in the fagade facing the street; and /or the line and pitch of the roof. The project will incorporate a parapet roofline with a raised portion at the drive - through window. A tower element will provide additional relief from the horizontal nature of the building form. 3. That the development incorporates a variation in materials from directly adjacent structures. The facility will use the same basic colors as adjacent "Commerce Plaza" shopping center, which is appropriate. The new design will incorporate standing seam metal elements that are not used in the center, but which are being used in the nearby "McDonalds" rebuild. 4. That the development will be located and oriented in such a manner so as to provide consistent relationships and avoid the chaos which results from indiscriminate location and orientation. The proposed arrangement of the facility and its access will adequately allow trucks, cars, and people to move freely through the site. The drive - through lane will be provided with enhancements to improve its efficiency and safety. Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15302 (Class 2 — Replacement and Reconstruction). NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the City Council does hereby approve Planning Application No. PL2003- 010SR: Site Plan and Architectural Review, subject to the following conditions: 1. Expiration of Approval — Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, this approval shall expire one year from the City Council approval date, unless prior to the expiration a building permit is issued for any tenant improvements and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion and/or the use is initiated, or an extension is requested and approved. 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 applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park Building and Public Safety Departments prior to commencement of the operation at this location, as well as from all agencies that have approval over restaurant facilities. 4. Site Plan and Building Elevations a. All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with approved Site Plan and Elevations for the project, dated October 1, 2002, except as modified herein. b. The proposed fabric awnings shall be replaced with standing seam metal ones that match the rust color of the tower's pyramidal roof. These awnings shall not be illuminated. C. The three (3) parking spaces proposed for the northerly edge of the property shall be eliminated and the seating capacity of the restaurant shall be reduced accordingly to achieve the required 1 space per 2.5 seats parking ratio in the Municipal Code. d. The northerly driveway on Commerce Boulevard shall be maintained as a two -way entrance /exit to the site. e. The drive - through lane exit shall be redesigned to be as near perpendicular to the access drive as possible. An island with concrete curbing shall be installed at the northerly edge of this lane, as approved by Staff. f. Handicapped parking shall be provided in accordance with the latest ADA requirements. g. Adequate space and racks for bicycle parking shall be provided. h. The building shall utilize illuminated address signs that can be clearly read from the adjacent rights -of -way. i. A minimum of three (3) outdoor trash receptacles shall be provided for customer use, with the final locations to be shown on the site plan. The trash receptacles shall be emptied on a daily basis or more frequently if filled with debris. j. All mechanical equipment shall be screened from public view, including roof - mounted units. 5. Landscape Plan a. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, final landscape and irrigation plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development and the City Engineer. Such plans shall be in substantial conformance with the plan submitted as a part of this application, with the following modifications: The drive- through lane island situated to the north of the building shall be paved with decorative paving. b. The final landscape plan shall be reviewed by a representative of the Marin- Sonoma Mosquito & Vector Control District. C. All trees within five feet of the public right -of -way shall have root barriers that are approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development. d. A permanent automatic sprinkler shall be installed to maintain all landscape materials and areas. 6. Lighting a. Prior to the issuance of any building permits, final lighting plans shall be submitted to and approved by the Director of Planning and Community Development. b. All exterior lighting shall be designed so as to prevent any spillover lighting to adjacent properties and rights -of -way. C. Roof - mounted lights are prohibited on the building if they are placed so as to silhouette the building and roof. 7. Signs a. All signs shall be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department for final review and approval. b. The overall signage for the project shall not exceed 88 square feet in total size. C. The "Colonel" panel on the west side of the tower element shall be reduced in size to not exceed 24 square feet. d. All signage lighting shall be of the minimum intensity required to provide effective illumination of the signage. 8. Site Improvements a. The existing storm drain inlet on the north side of the property shall be cleaned of all debris so that it may function as intended. b. All double -check valves provided for domestic water and fire sprinkler systems shall be concealed from any public streets and parking lots with decorative walls, landscaping, and mounding. Plans shall be submitted to the Planning and Community Development Department and City Engineer for review and approval. C. All utilities shall be placed underground. d. The project developer shall upgrade the site improvements to current City standards, including, but not limited to, all of the water services to the site and with a screen wall around the backflow assemblies. e. Water and sewer service shall not be provided unless the City Engineer advises that the City has ample capacity to serve the development. f. All parking areas, driveways, and open storage areas shall be paved with asphalt surfacing. All site work, including curbs, gutters, sidewalks and berms separating landscape areas shall be concrete. All plans shall be prepared in accordance with City standards and submitted to and approved by the City Engineer. g. The on -site drainage system shall be designed in accordance with Sonoma County Water Agency's design standards. h. The developer shall submit a current soils report to the Chief Building Official for review and approval prior to issuance of building permits. 9. Construction Mitigatio a. The developer shall ensure that the heavy construction equipment has adequate mufflers to lessen the noise impact. b. The developer shall comply with construction hours pursuant to Municipal Code Section 9.44.120. DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 25th day of March , 2003, by the City of Rohnert Park City Council by the following vote: 1 V, (11�1 VL C 41 Mayor, City of Rohnert Park Attest: 4. � - �. -- _// D uty ty C erk FLORES: AYE MACKENZIE: AYE NORDIN: AYE SPRADLIN: AYE ADAK- MARTINEZ: AYE AYES: (5) NOES: (0) ABSENT: (0) ABSTAIN: (0)