2015/08/27 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
August 27, 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 Adams, Commissioner Blanquie,
Commissioner Borba, Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Haydon were
present.
Planner III, Jeffrey Beiswenger 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 Borba, seconded by Commissioner
Haydon to approve the minutes of the meeting of May 28, 2015, as presented.
The motion was passed with a vote of 5-0. (AYES: Adams, Blanquie, Borba,
Giudice, Haydon; NOES: 0; ABSENT: 0)
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Giudice
to approve the minutes of the meeting of June 11, 2015, as presented. The
motion was passed with a vote of 5-0. (AYES: Adams, Blanquie, Borba, Giudice,
Haydon; NOES: 0; ABSENT: 0)
Unscheduled Public
None
Appearances
Temporary Use Permit
Planner III, Jeffrey Beiswenger presented the staff report. He noted that the
proposed project is the construction and operation of model homes, sales offices
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and design centers for the Mulberry, Cypress and Magnolia neighborhoods of
Vast Oak/University District Specific Plan. Mr. Beiswenger previewed the
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locations for each and showed the layout and plan numbers for each lot/complex
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as well as the signage proposed. Mr. Beiswenger noted that there is one sign
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proposed, a nylon project flag, that is not consistent or allowed within the city's
sign code that is not being recommended for approval.
Mr. Beiswenger reviewed the conditions of approval and recommended that the
Commission adopt Resolution No. 2015-14 approving the Ttemporary Use Permit
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for the model homes, sales offices and design centers for the Cypress, Mulberry
and Magnolia Neighborhoods.
Discussion arose regarding the nylon flag signs and overall project details as
follows:
• Commissioners questioned whether other cities allowed these types of
signs, how high they are and how they are installed.
• Need visually attentive/attracting signage.
• Is 12 signs enough?
• Parking — May not be enough.
Kevin Pohlson, University District LLC — Agreed with Commission on the need for
banner/flag types that are visually attractive and attention getting.
Chairperson Blanquie opened the public hearing. There being no comment,
Chairperson Blanquie closed the public hearing.
Further discussion was held. Commission consensus was to allow the nylon
signs and increase the number to 20 per each model home complex.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Giudice to adopt Resolution No. 2015-14 approving the Temporary Use Permit for
the Model Homes, Sales Offices and Design Centers for the Cypress, Mulberry
and Magnolia Neighborhoods in University District Vast Oak Land Development
Phase I with the following change to Resolution 2015-14: Conditionl3 to be
deleted and Condition 14 shall be changes to read: Signage shall be installed as
shown on the proposed model home complex site plans, except that a maximum
of twelve (12) rigid project banners will be permitted for each complex and up to
twenty (20) nylon project flags per model home complex. Nylon project flags may
be placed along Kerry Road, but no other signage has been requested or
approved outside of the area within the three model home complexes.
Items from the Planning
Commission
Matters from Planning
Planning Commission joint meeting with City Council September 8, 2015
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Blanquie adjourned the meeting at
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6:35 pm.
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