2018/02/08 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
February 8, 2018
The Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a regular session commencing at 6:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue, with Chairperson Adams presiding.
Call To Order
Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Borba,
Commissioner Blanquie, Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Haydon were
present.
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger, Technical
Advisor, Lori McNab and Recording Secretary, Suzie Azevedo were present.
Declaration of
None.
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Chairperson Adams acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
Public Noticing
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Approval of Minutes
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Blanquie/Borba) to approve the minutes of the
October 12, 2017 regular Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Borba, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Unscheduled Public
None.
Appearances
Site Plan and
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-13 APPROVING SITE PLAN
Architectural Review
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE EXTERIOR REMODEL OF
TARGET LOCATED AT 475 ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY (APN143-391-
File No. PLSR17-0015
043)
Brianna Arth/Kimley-
Technical Consultant, Brett Bollinger presented the staff report
Horn
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Approve Site Plan and Architectural Review for
the exterior remodel of Target located at 475 Rohnert Park Expressway.
Mr. Bollinger responded to commission questions and comments. The option for
solar and feature planting of pots to soften the hardscape near the entrances was
mentioned and briefly addressed. It was also noted that a condition of approval
has been added to address Target's violation of Municipal Code Chapter 5.30
Abandonment of Shopping Carts), The condition will require either a shopping
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Temporary Conditional
Use Permit
File No. PLTU18-0001
Jim Burch/JB+A
Development Area Plan
File No. PLDP17-0003
Chris Grant/The Pacific
Companies
cart containment system (e.g. wheel locks on individual shopping cart) or a cart
retrieval service.
Public Comment: Ben Huber, representative of Target was recognized and
addressed the Commission.
The Commission felt strongly that while they acknowledge that the application was
for a branding update, improvements to soften up the exterior is highly desireable
and should be addressed with any future improvements.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Blanquie/Adams) to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-13, approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for the
exterior remodel of Target located at 475 Rohnert Park Expressway.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: None
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-14 APPROVING A
TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR SOUTHEAST SPECIFIC
PLAN MODEL HOME COMPLEX RELATED TO PROJECT SIGNAGE,
LOCATED SOUTH OF THE CANON MANOR SPECIFIC PLAN AREA, WEST
OF PETALUMA HILL ROAD, NORTH OF VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE, AND EAST
OF BODWAY PARKWAY
Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger, presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Conduct a public hearing, consider all testimony,
approve application PLTU18-0001, as conditioned.
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
Public Comment: Applicant, Jim Burch, was recognized and responded to
Commission questions.
Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Borba/Haydon) to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-14 approving a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for
Southeast Specific Plan model home complex related to project signage.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: None
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO. 2018-15, RECOMMENDING TO THE
CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL A DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN TO ALLOW A
218 -UNIT AFFORDABLE RENTAL HOUSING DEVELOPMENT AND
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-16 RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE
APPROVAL OF A DEVELOMENT AREA PLAN FOR GRIFFIN'S GROVE PARK
Lori McNab, Technical Advisor, presented the staff report.
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Development Area Plan
Amendment
File No. PROJ17-0002
Stephen K.
Miller/Signature Homes
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Conduct a public hearing, consider all testimony,
approve Resolution No. 2018-15 and 2018-16, recommending to the City Council
approval of a Development Area Plan for a 218 Affordable Rental Housing
Development and Griffin's Grove Park.
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
Public Comment: Project Managers, Chris Grant, and Douglas Gibson were
recognized.
Lengthy discussion was held between staff, the Commission and the applicant.
Key discussion point focused on amenities and incorporation of new/additional
features such as lighting, species of native trees, trash receptacles, a loop trail,
upgrade to barbeques, water feature to serve residents of the apartment complex.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Haydon/Giudice) to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-15, recommending to the City Council approval of File No.
PLDP17-0003 (Affordable Housing Apartment Complex), as conditioned and with
the following changes/additions: Condition 10 b.: (insert) Provide for a future bike
sharing program; include a water spray feature in the design of the complex and
provide for alternate/upgraded barbeque units.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: None
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Borba/Giudice) to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-16, recommending to the City Council approval of File No.
PLDP17-0003 (Griffin's Grove Park), as conditioned and with the following
changes/additions: Require walking path be looped; provide bike parking, provide
bottle filling station; provide additional low light path lights; work with staff on the
addition of acceptable native trees; provide for additional trash receptacles.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: None
8:25 - Chairperson Adams called for a five minute recess.
8:30 — Chairperson Adams reconvened the February 8, 2018 Planning
Commission meeting.
CONSIDERATION OF RECOMMENDATION TO THE CITY COUNCIL THE
APPROVAL OF A DEVELOPMENT AREA PLAN AND TENTATIVE
SUBDIVISION MAP FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 6.2 ACRE PROPERTY,
CREATING 42 NEW HOUSINGUNITS PLUS A 9814 SQUARE FOOT WATER
QUALITY DETENTION PARCEL
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, presented the staff report. A public hearing
notice was published for this project for the February 8, 2018 Planning
Commission meeting. Additional time is needed to finalize project Conditions of
Approval, prior to Planning Commission consideration.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Open the public hearing, hear all testimony,
continue the public hearing to a date certain of February 22, 2018.
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Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Borba) to continue the public hearing to a
date certain of February 22, 2018.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAINS: None; ABSENT: None
Matters from Planning
None.
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
None.
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
8:35 pm.
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