2015/10/22 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
October 22, 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: (3) Commissioners: Commissioner Blanquie, Commissioner Borba,
Commissioner and Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner Adams
and Commissioner Giudice were excused.
Planner III, Jeffrey Beiswenger, 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 Approval of Minutes will deferred to the next meeting.
Unscheduled Public None
Appearances
Site Plan and
Architectural Review
File No. PLSR2014-0009
Mark Marvelli/SKW
Architects
Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. Mr. Weisbrod
stated that on November 13, 2014, Raley's received Site Plan and Architectural
Review approval by the Planning Commission for the remodel of the exterior of
the building facing State Farm Drive. They now propose modifications to the
originally approved plans and need Commission approval of the revised plans
under an amended application.
The proposed building facade will be simplified from the original approval but will
still incorporate a blend of natural composite wood siding and stone veneer.
There will be two entrances to the market one under the Pharmacy sign and the
other under the Fresh Market sign. The original proposed roll -up glass doors
across the front of the store will be eliminated and replaced with solid glass
windows. The existing tile roof will be painted to match the recent remodel of the
remainder of the shopping center. The existing support columns across the front
of the store will be faced with a stone veneer to match the remainder of the
center. Two shopping cart storage areas will be located adjacent to the two
entrances to the market. They will be screened from view with perforated metal
panels painted a dark gray color. The proposed colors of the stucco, masonry
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October 22, 2015
DISCUSSION —
Amendment to
Municipal Code Section
8.32, Use of Tobacco, to
include E -cigarettes
walls and fascia range from grays, beige, white and gold. Wall lighting fixtures
will be red to match the color of the Raley's sign. Even though this proposal
does not include approval of the signs, the building elevations include the Raley's
store name in large red letters and Pharmacy and Fresh Market over the two
entrances to the market. There is a sign program for the shopping center
including Raley's Market. They will have to apply for a Sign Review Application
for the proposed signs.
Mr. Weisbrod recommended that the Planning Commission, by motion, adopt
Resolution No. 2015-16 approving revised Site Plan and Architectural Review for
Raley's Market, subject to the findings and conditions of approval.
A brief discussion between staff and the Commission was held. The applicant,
Mark Marvelli, was recognized and cited financial constraints as the purpose for
returning back to the Commission with scaling down the project. The
Commission questioned the asphalt improvement, would that still be undertaken?
Mr. Marvelli responded that the owner, Codding Enterprises, would be
responsible for infrastructure improvements.
After further discussion, Commission consensus was that although the original
plan was aesthetically pleasing, a well thought out design and preferable; there is
an understanding of the financial end of this type of project and the changes
would be
A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2015-16 approving revised Site Plan and
Architectural Review for Raley's Market, subject to the findings and conditions of
approval. The motion was passed with a 3-0 vote. (AYES: Borba, Blanquie,
Haydon; NOES: 0; ABSENT: Adams, Giudice)
Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. E -cigarettes are battery powered
devices that heat a liquid substance, which frequently contains nicotine or other
harmful chemicals, for the purposes of inhalation by the user. E -cigarettes do not
emit smoke but rather a vapor and their use is called vaping.
Currently there is no California or federal law that restricts where people can use
E -cigarettes. Unless local smoke free law defines "smoking" to include E -
cigarette use, the use of the project may be legal in places where smoking
cigarettes is prohibited. In addition without local regulation, there are no controls
on where and how E -cigarettes can be regulated, which can make them attractive
to young people. Because E -cigarettes can contain nicotine, they can be
addictive.
Because users of E -cigarettes exhale a vapor that can be inhaled by others
nearby similar to the smoke from a cigarette and because they can be an
addictive product accessible to young people, staff would like to pursue including
E -cigarettes under Chapter 8.32 of the Municipal Code regarding Use of Smoking
or Vaping Products. If the Planning Commission concurs, Staff will come back to
the Planning Commission at a future meeting with a report and recommendation.
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Key discussion points between staff and Commission included:
• Age limit — Same as cigarettes
• Public health threat; same prohibitions as cigarettes, especially in and
around restaurants;
■ Set limits in and around parks and ballfields;
• Taxation
Next steps: Amendments in formal format will be brought back for Commission
for recommendation to the City Council
Items from the Planning
Commission
Matters from Planning Mr. Beiswenger passed out a flyer for the 41" meeting of the Citizen Advisory
Staff Committee for the Priority Development Area Plan. Commission Haydon
recommended that a representative from SMART be notified and in attendance.
Adjournment There being no further business, Chairperson Blanquie adjourned the meeting at
6:40 pm.
irperson Secreta
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