2018/04/12 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
April 12, 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 Blanquie,
Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Haydon were
present.
Director of Development Services, Mary Grace Pawson, Planning Manager, Jeff
Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger and Recording Secretary, Suzie
Azevedo were present.
Declaration of
None.
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Vice -Chairperson Giudice acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting
Public Noticing
in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Approval of Minutes
None.
Unscheduled Public
None.
Appearances
Site Plan and
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018-23, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND
Architectural Review
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL OF MCDONALD'S AT
1702 E. COTATI AVENUE
File No. PLSR17-0014
Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger presented the staff report. Mr. Bollinger
Anna Doan/Core States
provided proposal and background information as follows:
Group
• New signage
• New architectural elements
• No changes to footprint
• No changes to parking
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony,
adopt Resolution No. 2018-23 approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for
the exterior remodel of McDonald's at 1702 E. Cotati Avenue.
The applicant's representative, Robert Priese was recognized and briefly
responded to Commission questions.
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Site Plan and
Architectural Review
File No. PLSR17-0013
Jonathan Ramos/Ramos
and Associates
Site Plan and
Architectural Review
File No. PLS17-0011
Merle Avila/Avila +
Bunch Architects
The general consensus of the Commission was that the architectural style
proposed is not consistent with the architectural style in the surrounding area but
there is an understanding of the need for businesses to refresh and rebrand.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Blanquie) to adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-23, approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for the
exterior remodel of McDonald's located at 1702 E. Cotati Avenue.
Motion carried by the following 4-1 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie, Borba,
Giudice; NOES: Haydon; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
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ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE SPLASH EXPRESS CAR WASH
COMMERCIAL PROJECT LOCATED AT 200 CLASSIC COURT
Brett Bollinger presented the staff report. Project specifics include:
0.59 -acre Project Site
a Demo Existing Self Service Car Wash
a New Automated Car Wash Facility
a 11 Parking Spaces
a 8 Vehicle Vacuum Stations
a 2 Accessory Parking Spaces
a ADA Parking Space
a Landscaping (approx. 17 trees)
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony and
adopt Resolution 2018-24, approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for the
Splash Express Car Wash located at 200 Classic Court.
Jonathan Ramos, Architect for the project, was recognized and responded to
Commission questions.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Haydon/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2018-24,
approving Site Plan and Architectural review for the Splash Express Car Wash
located at 200 Classic Court with minor alteration to Condition of Approval 27; add
the word "shall" submit a P&ID for the water being used/recycled for the car wash.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Borba, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018-25, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR SONOMA COUNTY DISTILLING COMPANY
INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
Brett Bollinger provided the staff report. Mr. Bollinger noted the following:
Project Site
1.71 Acre Project Site
2 Existing Buildings Onsite
11,345sf Warehouse Building
2,811 sf Office Building
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General Plan
Amendment/Rezone
File No. PLGP16-0001
Chris Scerri/Advanced
Building Solutions, Inc.
General Plan: Industrial
Zoning: Limited Industrial/Commercial Overlay
Proposal
9,000sf Industrial Building (Storage)
Enhanced Landscaping
41 Total Parking Spaces
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony and
adopt Resolution 2018-25, approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for the
Sonoma County Distilling Company Industrial Building.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Haydon/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2018-25,
approving Site Plan and Architectural review for the Sonoma County Distilling
Industrial Building
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Borba, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
GON5IDERATION OF A GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT AND REZONING
REQUEST FOR A PARCEL LOCATED ON THE SOUTHEAST CORNER OF
DOWDELL AVENUE AND BUSINESS PARK DRIVE
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, presented the staff report. Staff concerns
included:
• Negative Impacts on Future Residents
• Industrial /truck noise
• Industrial (e.g. food manufacturing) odors
• Negative Impact of Industrial Business
• Future complaints from residents (NIMBY issue)
• Restricted hours (noise ordinance)
• Could "scare away' industrial tenants
• Industrial Land Supply
• Sonoma County & Rohnert Park are dramatically under supplied with
vacant industrial land
• Large industrial parcels are in short supply
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, open public hearing,
consider all testimony and adopt Resolution 2018-26, recommending that the City
Council deny a General Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the property located
on the southeast corner of Dowdell Avenue and Business Park Drive (APN: 143-
040-135) in response to the property owner request to change the land use
designation and zoning from Industrial to High Density Residential
Jean Kapolchok, representative for the applicant, Chris Scerri, the applicant,
Steve Falk, Press Democrat and Toni S. were recognized, made comment and
responded to Commission questions.
A lengthy discussion was held between staff and the Commission. The Planning
Commission was overwhelmingly committed that the GPA and rezoning ARE
justified due to the close proximity of existing apartment buildings immediately to
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the south of the site and the strong regional demand for multi -family housing, and
dramatic shortage of all housing types, exacerbated by the recent fires.
A full audio transcript of the proceedings can be located here:
http://rpcity.granicus.Gom/MediaPlayer.php?view id=4&clip id=951
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Borba) to adopt Resolution 2018-26,
recommending that the City Council approve and adopt the Mitigated Negative
Declaration for a General Plan Amendment and Rezoning for the property located
on the southeast corner of Dowdell Avenue and Business Park Drive (APN: 143-
040-135) to change the land use designation from Industrial to High Density
Residential.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Borba, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Adams/Blanquie) to adopt Resolution 2018-27,
recommending that the City Council approve a General Plan Amendment and
Rezone for the property located on the southeast corner of Dowdell Avenue and
Business Park Drive (APN 143-040-135) from a land use and zoning designation
of Industrial to a designation of High Density Residential
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Borba, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None
Matters from Planning
Commissioner Giudice reported on Rotary Club activities.
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Jeff Beiswenger informed the Commission of the upcoming General Plan Update
Staff
kick-off and Town Hall Meeting.
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
8:45 pm.
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