2018/01/25 Planning Commission Resolution (7)PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-11
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (APN 143-040-124)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Robert Herbst for PB&J Partners, filed Planning Application
No. PLSR17-0009 for Site Plan and Architectural Review for a new Industrial building, in
accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Applications No. PLSR17-0009 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on January 25, 2018, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSR17-0009 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the January 25, 2018, Planning Commission meeting, upon considering
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission
considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLSR17-0009.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION 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. Factors Considered. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PLSR17-0009, makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the developments general appearance is compatible with existing development and
enhances the surrounding neighborhood.
Criteria Satisfied. This development is the first new industrial building on the Press
Democrat property and sets a high standard on architectural design and placement of the
building on this former parking lot and landscaped area. The development is compatible
with existing surrounding development and preserves much of the existing landscaping
on the site to give the project a mature appearance. The proposed landscape plan would
enhance the property and provide a buffer with future development on the adjacent
parcels.
B. That the development incorporates a variation from adjacent on-site and off-site
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.
Criteria Satisfied. The new building has an attractive office space element to the north
and south elevations with large aluminum storefront glass fagade windows with dark grey
Criteria Satisfied. The new building has an attractive office space element to the north
and south elevations with large aluminum storefront glass fagade windows with dark grey
metal awnings that enhances the appearance of the building from the main entrance off
Business Park Drive. The proposed building massing is inspired by traditional forms.
Volumes are simple, asymmetrical yet balanced, and includes variations in height.
Repetitive and alternating elements are present, with additional articulation provided
using colors, materials, screening, and recesses. The roof line of the entry is elevated
above the remainder of the roof of the building adding interest to the appearance of the
building from the street.
C. That the development will be located and oriented in such a manner so as to provide
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connections with adjacent properties, as appropriate,
and avoids indiscriminate location and orientation.
Criteria Satisfied. Primary driveway access to the new industrial building would be from
Business Park Drive. Secondary access would be from the existing driveway accessed
from Redwood Drive through the Press Democrat property. Pedestrian and bicycle access
to the building would be from Business Park Drive and Redwood Drive. Existing
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connections would be retained as part of the project and
would therefore avoid indiscriminate location and orientation of the proposed industrial
building impacting access.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for
the industrial building project in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSR17-0009 subject to the Conditions of Approval attached
as Exhibit A.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the appeal
period has expired and that the appeal period shall be ten (10) working days from the date of said
action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing there are
no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 25th day of January, 2018 by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: NOES: V ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ADAM/AS `� BLANQUIF� �' BORB C GIUDIC5f AYDON` 1�/ '
Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
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EXHIBIT A
ADOPTED PER PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2018-11
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: 201 BUSINESS PARK INDUSTRIAL BUILDING
SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
The conditions below shall apply to the Indutrial Building project located at 201 Business Park
Drive (PLSR17-0009).
General Conditions
1. The Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall expire one year from the Planning
Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration a building permit is issued and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion and the use is
initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
2. The facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code (RPMC) and any state or federal agency. The violation of any condition
listed herein shall constitute a nuisance and a violation of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code. In conformity with Chapter 1.16 of the RPMC, a violation of the RPMC may be an
infraction or a misdemeanor and shall be punishable as provided by law. In addition to
criminal penalties, the City may seek injunctive relief. The Applicant agrees to pay for all
attorney's fees and costs, including, but not limited to, staff time incurred by the City in
obtaining injunctive relief against the Applicant as a result of a failure of the Applicant to
fully perform and adhere to all of the Conditions of Approval.
3. The Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless and release the City of Rohnert
Park, its agents, officers, attorneys and employees from any claim, action or proceedings
brought against any of the above, the purpose of which is to attack, set aside, void, or annul
the approval of this application or certification of the environmental document which
accompanies it. This indemnification obligation shall include but not be limited to,
damages, costs, expenses, attorneys', or expert witness fees that may be asserted by any
person or entity, including the Applicant, whether or not there is concurrent passive or
active negligence on the part of the City, its agents, officers, attorneys or employees.
4. The Conditional Use Permit, Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall expire one
year from the Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration a building
permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion
and the use is initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
Planning Conditions
5. A parking and vehicular/truck circulation plan for the entire Press Democrat subdivision
site (Parcels 1, 2, 3, and 4) shall be submitted for review and approval by the City Engineer
and Planning. The applicant shall submit and receive approval for circulation plan prior to
building occupancy.
Engineering Conditions
20. Post- construction storm water BMPs shall be installed in general conformance with the
City of Santa Rosa LID manual: https://www.sreity.org/1255/Low-Impact-Development
as modified under the January 6, 2016 Municipal MS4 Storm Water Permit (effective May
3, 2017).
21. Post -construction storm water treatment measures should include trash capture
requirements adopted by the State Water Resources Control Board in April 2015, and in
conformance with the January 6, 2016 Municipal MS4 Storm Water Permit (effective May
6, 2017).
22. All applicable provisions of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC) are made a
part of these conditions of approval in their entirety, as if fully contained herein.
23. Private drainage easement(s) shall be required for the existing lot -to -lot drainage from the
existing adjacent property. A copy of the recorded easement and CC&Rs shall be provided
prior to Certificate of Occupancy.
24. Private fire line easements throughout the properties that utilize it shall be required for the
private fire lines that serve the hydrants and buildings. Please provide a copy of the
recorded CC&Rs stating how fire line maintenance will be handled prior to certificate of
occupancy.
25. Landscaping shall be constructed in accordance with the State's Model Water Efficient
Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO), or in accordance with water conservation standards
which meet or exceed the requirements of the MWELO. The Applicant shall submit a
landscaping and irrigation plan that identifies landscape material types and locations,
irrigation, water usage calculations, and other information as required. The plan shall be
submitted to and reviewed and approved by the Development Services Department prior
to construction. All costs for review of the requirements of the MWELO shall be borne by
the Applicant. All landscaping and irrigation subject to the MWELO shall be substantially
complete prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
26. The integrity of the existing 8" water lateral shall be field verified by developer and
determined whether it needs to be replaced by the Public Works Inspector.
27. Landscaping shall be irrigated using recycled water. The project shall apply for and comply
with the City's standards Recycled Water Use Agreement.
28. All improvements shall be designed in conformance with: the City of Rohnert Park,
Manual of Standards, Details and Specifications in effect at the time of development.
29. The Project benchmark shall be based on a City approved USGS benchmark.
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6. Obtain an Administrative Permit (per Zoning Ordinance 17.25.050) from Planning for the
establishment of a Master Sign Program.
7. Master Sign Program submittal requirments:
a. Provide a site plan showing existing improvements and proposed sign locations,
including directional signs.
b. Provide detailed elevations showing the proposed signage, including the dimensions,
locations, proposed illumination and method of attachment or mounting.
8. The applicant shall submit and receive approval for a Sign Review Application prior to
installation of any signs.
Public Safety Conditions
9. It appears that 4,750 gpm of water supply is required. A fire pump is likely going to be
required to supply that quantity of water to the height of this building. The indicated fire
services have not been checked for sufficient volume, and may need to be upsized and/or
looped.
10. It is assumed that high -piled combustible storage will be within this building. Please
provide any details upon submittal of Building Plans.
11. Please show limits of red curbs and proposed "Fire Lane" signs on Site Improvement Plans.
12. A key box shall be provided with a set of permanently labelled keys to each entry and
utility doors. All doors to utility rooms and fire alarm panels shall be labelled.
13. Fire sprinklers are required per NFPA 13 and local ordinance. A separate fire department
permit (FS 10) is required.
14. An automatic fire alarm system is required per NFPA 72 and local ordinance. A separate
fire department permit (FS 12) is required.
15. A separate fire service underground permit (FS 3) is required prior to installation of any
fire services.
16. Fire Department Connections shall comply with CFC Sections 507.5.1.1 and 912.2.
17. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as per CFC.
18, Additional Operational Permits may be required prior to occupancy.
19. Additional permits may be required by the Sonoma County Emergency Services
Department for hazardous materials.
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30. The Project shall adhere to the geotechnical recommendations based on the PB&J Partners
LLC Geotechnical Report "Geotechnical Investigation Four Office/Warehouse Buildings",
dated June 1, 2016.
31. Improvements plans shall include an erosion control (winterization) plan and designed in
accordance with the City or Rohnert Park's Grading Ordinance. All documentation
required in the Ordinance shall be submitted at the time of the grading permit application.
The plan must include an order of work and staging/scheduling component indicating when
facilities must be installed and when they may be removed. A separate Rain Event Action
Plan (REAP) shall be required and prepared as part of the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A copy of the REAP shall be kept on-site throughout the
duration of construction activities.
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