2017/01/12 Planning Commission Resolution (3)PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A NEW BUILDING FOR STARBUCKS AND A
FUTURE TENANT SPACE
(Bret Matteis, Oxford Corporate)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Bret Matteis, Oxford Corporate, filed Planning Application
No. PLSR16-0001 for Site Plan and Architectural Review to construct a 4,550 building occupied
by Starbucks Coffee and a vacant tenant space at the northwest corner of Golf Course Drive
West and Redwood Drive, in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Applications No. PLSR16-0001 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on January 12, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSR16-0001 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the January 12, 2017, Planning Commission meeting, upon considering
all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Commission
considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLSR16-0001.
WHEREAS, Section 17.25.0312. Of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code requires Site
Plan and Architectural Review for all new commercial buildings.
WHEREAS, the project is within the Wilfred/Dowdell Specific Plan and is subject to the
design requirements within that document, including Section 5.3 Architectural Guidelines.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Factors Considered. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PLSR16-0001, makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the developments general appearance is compatible with existing development and
enhances the surrounding neighborhood.
Criteria Satisfied. The design of the proposed building is compatible with the adjacent
Oxford Suites Hotel now under construction including building materials and colors. The
building design is also compatible with surrounding properties including Amy's
Restaurant across the street and the nearby Chick-fil-A undergoing remodeling. The
development will complete the construction of the north section of the Wilfred/Dowdell
Specific Plan and is in conformance with the objectives and the design guidelines of the
Specific Plan.
B. That the development incorporates a variation from adjacent on-site and off-site
structures in height, bulk, and area; arrangement on the parcel; openings or breaks in
the facade facing the street; and/or the line and pitch of the roof.
Criteria Satisfied. The development is in conformance with the Wilfred/Dowdell
Specific Plan Architectural Guidelines Section 5.3, 5.4 (landscaping) 5.6 (signage) and
5.7. (screening). There are variations in the roof line of the building including two tower
structures and a variation in roof materials. Metal awnings are placed over some of the
store front windows. There are variations in the building walls to break up the flat wall
appearance of the building. There is also an outdoor patio with landscaping for coffee
customers enjoyment. A large trellis with vines is located on the rear building wall to
improve its appearance. Dense tree and shrub plant is included around the building
including the triangular area along Redwood Drive. Trees are planted in the parking area
for every four (4) parking spaces. The electrical equipment located at the northwest
corner of the building will be screened with a vertical metal screen. Signs for the
commercial building will have to be approved as an amendment to the existing Oxford
Suites Hotel Master Sign Program and as required by the Wildred/Dowdell Specific Plan.
C That the development will be located and oriented in such a manner so as to provide
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connections with adjacent properties, as appropriate,
and avoids indiscriminate location and orientation.
Criteria Satisfied. Vehicle access to the property is from the Oxford Suites Hotel and from
the adjacent Home Depot property to the north. The drive-thru is designed so stacking will
take place on the subject property and will not impact adjacent properties. There are
bicycle lanes on Golf Course Drive West and on Redwood Drive so the property is well
located for bicycle access. Bicycle parking will be located in front of the building for the
convenience of cyclists.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. An Environmental Impact Report (EIR State
Clearinghouse No. 1998072036) was prepared for the Wilfred/Dowdell Specific Plan. The EIR
evaluated the impacts of the proposed uses anticipated under the Specific Plan including hotels
and restaurants. No additional environmental determination is required.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSR16-0001 subject to the following conditions:
Planning:
1. The Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall expire one year from the Planning
Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration a building permit is issued and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion and the use is
initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
2. This approval includes Exhibit E the colored building elevations.
The facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code, the Wilfred/Dowdell Specific Plan and any state or federal agency.
4. Any electrical equipment located behind the mechanical screen shall not extend above
the top of the screen and shall be painted the same color as the adjacent building color.
5. Prior to the issuance of any sign permit or the installation of any signs for Starbucks, a
modification to the Oxford Suites Hotel Sign Program by the Planning Commission is
required to incorporate the new signage (PLSI16-0014).
6. The inverted U bicycle stand shall be provided for bicycle parking.
7. The project will require additional deferred permits for fire sprinkler system and fire
alarm system. The permit applications and permit fees must be submitted to the City of
Rohnert Park Fire Division before any construction is started on any of these systems.
8. Fire extinguishers shall be installed per the Fire Code.
9. Fire lanes/marking shall be reviewed during Fire Department construction inspections.
10. Provide illuminated exit signs at all exits.
11. All phases of construction shall comply with California Fire Code, Chapter 33, "Fire
Safety During Construction and Demolition" and NFPA 241.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the appeal
period has expired and that the appeal period shall be ten (10) working days from the date of said
action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing there are
no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 12th day of January, 2017 by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: '�I NOES: 0 ABSENT: f ABSTAIN: 0
ADAMS � BLANQUIEA 1411ORBA`"'GIUDICE �HAYDON �''�
Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest:
Yusan evedo, "Recording Secretary