2015/06/11 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
June 11, 2015
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 Blanquie presiding.
Call To Order
Chairperson 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: (5) Commissioners: Commissioner Blanquie, Commissioner Haydon,
Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Borba were
present.
Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod and Recording Secretary, Suzie Azevedo
were present.
Declaration of
None
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Chairperson Blanquie 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
A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to approve the minutes of the May 14, 2015 meeting as presented. The
motion passed with a 5-0 vote. (AYES: Adams, Borba, Blanquie, Giudice,
Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None)
Unscheduled Public
Appearances
Site Plan and
Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod, presented the staff report. At its meeting on
Architectural Review
April 24, 2014, the Planning Commission approved Site Plan and Architectural
Extension
Review for the remodel of the shopping center building and site. Site Plan and
Architectural Review approvals expire one year from the Planning Commission
File No. PLSU2014-0001
approval date unless prior to the expiration, a building permit is issued and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion or an
Tom Jackson/Veale
extension is requested and approved. The applicant, Tom Jackson, has applied
Investment
for the time extension prior to the one year expiration date.
Chairperson Blanquie opened the public hearing.
There being no discussion, Chairperson Blanquie closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt Resolution No. 2015-09 approving a one year extension to Site Plan and
Architectural Review to allow modifications to Southwest Plaza Shopping Center,
subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed with a 5-0
vote. AYES: Adams, Borba, Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None;
Planning Commission Minutes
June 11. 2015
Chairperson Secreta
ABSTAIN: None)
Items from the Planning
Commissioner Giudice commented on Rotary Club's interest to install bocce ball
Commission
courts at the Sports Center and looking at vacant parcels in Rohnert Park to have
a Rotary peace park. Commissioner Giudice also commented on the Suncal
(State Farm site) presentation to the City Council.
Commissioner Haydon formally requested a Planning Commission agenda item to
engage in a work session to discuss design principles and objectives for the State
Farm site.
Commissioner Borba expressed desire to have joint meeting with the City Council
regarding the State Farm site.
Commissioner Blanquie commented on the design sherette/branding effort
meeting, that as the Chair of the Planning Commission, he has been asked to
attend by the City Manager's Office scheduled for June 18, 2015. Commissioner
Blanquie indicated he would be on vacation 7-23-15.
Matters from Planning
None.
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Blanquie adjourned the meeting at
6:20 pm.
Chairperson Secreta