2018/05/24 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
May 24, 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 Commissioner Blanquie presiding.
Call To Order
Commissioner Blanquie called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Blanquie leading the pledge.
Roll Call
Present: (3) Commissioners: Commissioner Blanquie, Commissioner Borba,
Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner Adams and Commissioner
Giudice were excused.
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger, Recording
Secretary, Sonia Espino and Office Assistant Kelsey Bracewell were present.
Declaration of
None.
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Commissioner Blanquie 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
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Borba/Haydon) to approve the minutes of the March
8, 2018 regular Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0 vote: AYES: Blanquie, Borba,
Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Adams, Giudice
Unscheduled Public
Mr. Alan Moody was recognized and spoke to the CIP Consistency Finding item
Appearances
on the agenda regarding ADA improvements at the Sr. Center. He also spoke to
ADA requirements and discrimination against disabled persons in the City of
Rohnert Park.
Temporary Conditional
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018-31, APPROVING A TEMPORARY
Use Permit
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR UNIVERSITY DISTRICT SPECIFIC PLAN
(UDSP) JUNIPER NEIGHBORHOOD MODEL HOME COMPLEX MASTER SIGN
File No. PLTU18-0007
PROGRAM
Jerry Marcus/Richmond
Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger presented the staff report. He provided a project
American Homes
summary as noted that there has been a change to the previously approved model
home complex approval with regard to signage. The size and design of the signs
have been amended and the number of signs is identified as follows: Signs will
consist of "Model' home sign at each model home, for a total of three (3) signs. At
the Sales Center site, there will be one (1) "Sales Center" sign, and two (2) "Water
Conservation" signs. Other Model Home signage includes; one (1) directional
"Parkin Sign", one 1 Juniper Neighborhood home details "Project Signage", one
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Consistency Finding
File No. PLCi18-0001
City of Rohnert Park
(1) "Grand opening' banner sign, two (2) vvatcn Your step sign", one (1)
American Flag on a galvanized steel pole, and one (1) "Welcome Sign" with
brochure box.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, open public hearing,
consider all testimony and adopt Resolution 2018-31, approving a temporary
conditional use permit for University District Specific Plan (UDSP) Juniper
Neighborhood model home complex master sign program.
A brief discussion was held between staff and the Commission. The number of
signs has decreased from the previous approval and prohibited signage the
applicant wished to display has been negated. The newly proposed signage is
now consistent with other model home complexes in the University District. There
was a concern regarding the time limitation of 48 months for the duration the signs
were allowed to be placed. A condition can be added to clearly identify the
removal of signage after 48 months.
Commissioner Blanquie opened the public hearing.
Mr. Moody, was recognized asked if the signs were ADA compliant and talked
about the parameters and rights of all through the Americans with Disabilities
ACT? A brief discussion was held and Mr. Moody's questions were addressed.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Borba/Haydon) to adopt Resolution 2018-31,
approving a temporary conditional use permit for University District Specific Plan,
(U DSP) Juniper Neighborhood model home complex master sign program to
include Condition 4, all signage shall be removed at the end of the 48 month
period unless application has been made for an extension.
Motion carried by the following 3-0 vote: AYES: Blanquie, Borba, Haydon;
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Adams, Giudice
19 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PROGRAM CONSISTENT WITH THE ROHNRT
PARK GENERAL PLAN 2020
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger presented the staff report. Section 65401 of
the California Government Code requires that for agencies that have adopted a
general plan, a "coordinated program of proposed public works ensuing fiscal
year" (i.e. a capital improvement plan) is to be "submitted to the city planning
agency for review... as to conformity with the adopted general plan or part thereof."
The Planning Commission has been charged with this responsibility by the City
Council. The determination of consistency (or "conformity" as it is sometimes
called) is needed prior to the City Council's adoption of the CIP as part of the
budget process. The Council will use the Commission's determination for this
purpose.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, adopt Planning Commission
Resolution No. 2018-32 reporting to the City Council that the proposed FY 2018-
19 Capital Improvements Program is consistent with the Rohnert Park General
Plan 2020.
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A brief discussion was held on the projects listed in the Capital Improvements
Program for FY 2018-19. An ADA transition plan to include ramps, upgrade of city
facilities etc. has been listed and funds have been secured form the Community
Development Block Grant funding source for this project.
Commissioner Haydon noted that one of the projects listed involves the agency
she is employed with, but there are no conflicts with the ability to vote on this item
with regard to the consistency finding.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Borba/Haydon) to adopt Resolution 2018-32,
reporting to the City Council that the proposed FY 2018-19 Capital Improvements
Program is consistent with the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020.
Motion carried by the following 3-0 vote: AYES: Blanquie, Borba, Haydon;
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Adams, Giudice
Matters from Planning
Commissioner Borba commented favorably on the new play structure at the park
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Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Commissioner Blanquie adjourned the meeting
at 6:32 pm.
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