2017/10/12 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 12, 2017
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 Vice -Chairperson Adams presiding.
Call To Order
Vice -Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Vice -Chairperson Adams leading the pledge.
Roll Call
Present: (3) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Borba and
Commissioner Blanquie were present. Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner
Haydon were excused.
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod and
Recording Secretary, Suzie Azevedo were present.
Declaration of
None.
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Vice -Chairperson Adams 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
SIGN PROGRAM
Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod, presented the staff report. He stated that in
2014, the shopping center owner received Site Plan and Architectural Review for
File No. PLS117-0015
facade and other improvements to the center. These improvements have been
completed. The owner of the shopping center is now proposing a Sign Program
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for building wall signs and a monument sign on the Southwest Boulevard frontage.
Investment
Under the Section of the Zoning Ordinance regarding signs, any center with more
than three (3) tenant spaces needs a Sign Program approved by the Planning
Commission.
Mr. Weisbrod reviewed in more detail the sign package submitted and provided
elevation renderings of the look and placement. The consensus of the
Commission was favorable in design and overall look and improvement the sign
package would bring to the center.
A brief description was held by staff and the Commission. A motion was made by
Commissioner Blanquie, seconded by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution
2017-25, approving a sign program for Southwest Shopping Center located at 93-
121 Southwest Boulevard. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (AYES: Adams,
Borba, Blanquie; NOES: None; ABSENT: Giudice, Haydon
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STUDY SESSION
File No. PLSU17-0003
Don Zebrak, Golden
Gate Doughnuts
Municipal Code
Amendments
PLMC17-0003
City of Rohnert Park
Technical Advisor Norm Weisbrod, presented the staff report. He stated that the
purpose of the study session is to provide the Commission with an overview of the
project and to discuss the potential issues related to the Conditional Use Permit
and Site Plan and Architectural Review. Mr. Weisbrod noted that environmental
studies are underway for consideration at a future public hearing.
The applicant, Golden Gate Doughnuts (Krispy Kreme), is proposing to occupy a
portion of the building formerly known as EI Torito and lease out the remainder of
the building to an unknown commercial tenant. The building is located at the
southern corner of the site adjacent to the main access driveway serving this
property and the Chick-Fil-A Restaurant. There is a second driveway at the south
side of the building serving a minor parking area and for employee parking,
delivery truck access for both tenants and refuse storage. Mr. Weisbrod
overviewed the operational and architectural features of the project and asked for
any comments/concerns from the Commission.
The applicant Don Zebrak was recognized. Discussion was held between staff,
the Commission and Mr. Zebrak. Key discussion points focused on the interaction
of the two tenants in regards to the 1200 square feet of shared space and drive-
through circulation and how it relates to the other adjacent commercial building
operations in the immediate vicinity.
No formal action is required at this time. The proposal will be brought back to
Commission at a future meeting.
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, presented the staff report. Currently,
temporary signs are codified under exempt signs and include "special event signs"
which are defined as signs or banners that advertise and publicize special events
to be held within Rohnert Park, including, but not limited to, civic events and
special events, grand openings, religious services and athletic sign-ups, to name
just a few. In order to clarify and update provisions and language as well as
location of exempt sign placement for civic events and special events throughout
the city, staff will be proposing amendments to this section of the sign code to
allow for a more enforceable sign code provision, to create additional flexibility for
the more seasonal events and to establish alternative key sites for sign placement
of all special event signage. Mr. Beiswenger noted that the city attorney has yet to
complete their review; therefore, staff is recommending continuance of this item to
a date certain of October 22, 2017.
Vice -Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. There being no further
comment, Vice -Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing
A motion was made by Vice -Chairperson Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Blanquie to continue this item to a date certain of October 22, 2017. The motion
passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (AYES: Adams, Borba, Blanquie; NOES: None;
ABSENT: Giudice, Haydon
Discussion: Criteria for Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, wanted to get feedback from the Commission
Study Session on their preference and criteria for conducting a study session. General
comments included:
• Impact on neighborhood; study session helpful if controversial
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• Scope and magnitude; staff to use discretion
• If a denial is imminent; study session helpful
• Reach out to Commission individually if necessary
Matters from Planning
Vice Chairperson inquired about the Vintage Pointe project; did the appeal go to
Commissioners
the City Council? Mr. Beiswenger indicated that the City Council approved the
appeal.
Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice -Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting
at 6:55 pm.
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