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MINUTES
May 10, 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.
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger 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 (Giudice/Borba) to approve the minutes of the
February 22, 2018 regular Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Borba, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
Unscheduled Public
Leo Tacata, Senior Analyst, spoke to the Commission about the City of Rohnert
Appearances
Park Foundation Small Grants program. The program will be accepting
applications for any organization who has an idea or plan to enhance the
community of Rohnert Park. The funding for the grants comes from the community
investing clause in the Memorandum of Understanding with the Graton Casino.
Conditional Use Permit
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018-28, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND AN
File No. PLUP18-0002
ENCLOSURE FOR SUPPORTING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT
5210 COMMERCE BOULEVARD (APN-021-014) (CONTINUED FROM THE
Matthew Moore for GTE
APRIL 26, 2018 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING)
Mobilnet of California LP
Verizon Wireless
Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger presented the staff report. He provided project
details as follows:
• Demo existing Monopole Wireless Antenna Structure
• Construct new Monopole Wireless Antenna Structure
• Collocate existing Antennas with new Antennas
Planning Commission Minutes
No Changes to:
• Existing Building Footprint
• Site Circulation
• Rear Parking
Mr. Bollinger noted that a condition of approval has been added related to
landscaping. Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, reported that a revision to this
condition 12 has been placed in front of the commission that enhances the
condition to assure compliance. The condition includes allowances for the
installation and maintenance of low lying shrubs, other landscaping along the front
setback, where feasible, and removal of peeling paint and repainting of the metal
roof of the building on subject site. Mr. Beiswenger noted that the City received a
letter from the applicant's attorney stating that they were not amenable to this
condition.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, open public hearing,
consider all testimony and adopt Resolution 2018-28, approving a Conditional Use
Permit for a wireless antenna structure and an enclosure for supporting electronic
equipment located at 5210 Commerce Boulevard, subject to the conditions of
approval.
A lengthy discussion was held by staff, the Commission and the applicant. Key
discussion points included:
Matthew Moore, authorized agent of Verizon (site acquisition), was recognized
and addressed the Commission. He provided, in more technical terms, the need
for the additional height for this facility. A lengthy discussion was held by staff,
the Commission and the applicant. Key discussion points included:
• Justification of height of tower; city ordinance allowance versus federal law
statute.
• Telecommunication tower structure versus Monopine tree installation.
• Leasing agreement rights of Verizon wireless; Building/site belongs to
AT&T, no authoritative right for the maintenance of the building or
landscaping/landscaping maintenance.
• Verizon coordination with AT&T to maintain the property as noted in
Condition 12.
• Clarification of 64' versus 65'.
• Visual Aesthetics - Mitigation of higher tower results in the need for visual
enhancement; additional landscaping/cleaning up of the site.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Haydon/Borba) to table the item pending further
information from the applicant and staff to include: Purpose and need of facility
and additional height, location of other cell towers and heights in the city; Verizon
coordination with AT&T regarding the landscaping and maintenance thereof; keep
original Condition 12.
Motion carried by the following 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie, Borba,
Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
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Site Plan and
Architectural Review
File No. PLSR18-0001
Zorah Mariano/Stantec
Architecture
Matters from Planning
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Staff
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018-29, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE EXTERIOR REMODEL OF
MCDONALD'S RESTAURANT LOCATED AT 6600 COMMERCE BOULEVARD
(CONTINUED FROM APRIL 26, 2018)
Brett Bollinger presented the staff report. Mr. Bollinger provided a summary of the
proposal and background information as follows:
• Remodel Exterior: New signage, new architectural elements, enhanced
landscaping
• No changes to: Building footprint, parking area, loading area
Mr. Bollinger noted that at the April 26, 2018 meeting, the Commission tabled the
item to allow the applicant time to submit alternate and lighter color samples;
revised landscape plan to include native grasses and rock treatments; addition of
trellis element, addition of landscape treatments to the drive thru side wall. Mr.
Bollinger reviewed the revised site plan and architectural package that
demonstrated the revisions as noted.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony and
adopt Resolution 2018-29, approving a Site Plan and Architectural Review for the
exterior remodel of McDonald's restaurant located at 6600 Commerce Boulevard.
Jim Shively, Stantec Architecture, was recognized and briefly spoke to the
Commission.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Haydon/Giudice) to adopt Resolution 2018-29,
approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for the exterior remodel of
McDonald's restaurant located at 6600 Commerce Boulevard, subject to the
conditions of approval and addition of condition that states that the base of the
existing monument sign will utilize the euro west tiles as shown on the exterior of
the building.
Motion carried by the following 3-2 vote: AYES: Adams, Giudice, Haydon;
NOES: Borba, Blanquie; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None.
commissioner Haydon commented on the sou conference Living wan rire , a
US Forest Agency, Sonoma County Water Agency as well as other agencies
sponsored event. Well attended and lots of useful information.
Commissioner Blanquie spoke regarding the latest from the California Energy
Commission regarding solar installation.
Commissioner Giudice commented on the Rotary Club $20,000 grant for the
peace garden at the Burton Recreation Center. Commissioner Giudice also
commented on the SOMO/Recology waste symposium.
Mr. Beiswenger reported that the General Plan update is underway! The city
owned facility at 6250 State Farm Dr. has been established as General Plan
Headquarter.
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Adjournment There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
7:55 pm.
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