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2017/04/13 Planning Commission Resolution (2)PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2017-11 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR KG TECHNOLOGIES OFFICE/INDUSTRIAL BUILDING (APN 143-021-079) WHEREAS, the applicant, Anthony Caltaldo for Ware Malcomb Architect, filed Planning Application No. PLSR16-0003 for Site Plan and Architectural Review for a new Industrial/Office building, in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code; WHEREAS, Planning Applications No. PLSR16-0003 was processed in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; WHEREAS, on April 13, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Application No. PLSR16-0003 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the project; and, WHEREAS, at the April 13, 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. PLSR16-0003. 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. PLSR16-0003, makes the following factors, to wit: A. That the developments general appearance is compatible with existing development and enhances the surrounding neighborhood. Criteria Satisfied. This development is the first new industrial building in the PDA and sets a very high standard on architectural design and placement of the building on this former parking lot. The development is compatible with surrounding development and preserves much of the existing landscaping on the site to give the project a mature appearance. 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 fagade facing the street; and/or the line and pitch of the roof. Criteria Satisfied. The new building has a very attractive glass enclosed entry that enhances the appearance of the building from State Farm Drive. There are breaks in the building facade for large windows facing the street and adjacent properties. The roof line of the entry is elevated above the remainder of the roof of the building adding interest to the appearance of the building from the street. 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. Vehicular access to the property is from existing driveways on properties to the south and north of the property. This results in no driveways along the frontage of the property. There is pedestrian access to the building from State Farm Drive and bicycle access from the street via the two existing driveways. Section 3. Environmental Clearance. In accordance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), an EIR was prepared for the PDA. The KG Technologies project is located within the PDA, an analysis was prepared to evaluate the consistency of the proposed project with the PDA EIR. As demonstrated in the analysis, the proposed KG Technologies project is consistent with the PDA Plan analyzed in the PDA EIR NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby approve Planning Application No. PLSR16-0003 subject to the Conditions of Approval attached as Exhibit A. 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 13th day of April, 2017 by the City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote: AYES: NOES: v ABSENT: ;,- ABSTAIN: y" ADAAS�y�tBLANQUI� y BORBA L GIUDICE Q,HAYDON%� Susan HaydoA, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission Attest: 'usan Azevedo, Reccbling Secretary Exhibit A ADOPTED PER PLANNING COMMISSION Resolution No. 2017-11 Conditions of Approval Site Plan and Architectural Review: KG Technologies The conditions below shall apply to the KG Technologies project located at 6028 State Farm Drive (PLSR16-0003). 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. The facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any state or federal agency. 3. Any landscaping damaged during construction shall be replaced. 4. Prior to installation of any signs, the applicant shall apply for Sign Review approval. 5. The inverted U bicycle stand shall be provided for bicycle parking. 6. Prior to issuance of a building permit, all fees related to the Site Plan and Architectural Review approval process and implementation shall be paid. Engineering 7. Any portions of the meandering pathway in front of the property that are broken will need to be replaced. Any portions not up to current accessibility standards will need to be replaced. 8. Post -construction storm water BMPs shall be installed in conformance with the City of Santa Rosa Storm water calculator. (http:llsrcity. o [gldepa rtmentsluti l iti eslsto rmwatercreekslswperm itIPageslswL I Dt echManual.aspx). Show post -construction BMPs on grading plan submittal. 9. New sewer, water, and storm drain connections to the City's mains are required. Prior to beginning working within the City's right of way, the applicant shall obtain an encroachment permit. 10. A grading permit is required for this project, please show City infrastructure connections on the grading plans. Also show any onsite easements and a preliminary title report. 11. If an easement in favor of the City over the meandering pathway in front of property does not exist, applicant shall prepare the required documents in order to grant an easement for public access. 12. All onsite irrigation lines shall follow City Standards for recycled water installation. Although recycled water is not available in the area currently, irrigation lines should be plumbed for future recycled water connection. 13. A soils report will be required as part of the grading permit. Public Safety 14. This project will require additional deferred permits for fire sprinkler system, fire alarm system and hood and duct fixed extinguishing 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. 15. Provide a set of permanently labelled keys to access interior of business, including utility shut off, to be placed in Fire Department lock box. Provide lock box (es) as required. 16. Fire extinguishers shall be installed per the Fire Code. 17. Fire lanes / marking shall be reviewed during Fire Department construction inspections. 18. Provide illuminated exit signs at all exits 19. Addresses must be clearly visible from the street frontage. 20. All phases of construction shall comply with California Fire Code, Chapter 33, "Fire Safety During Construction and Demolition" and NFPA 241. 21. Fire protection water supply must be activated prior to delivery of combustible materials. Contact Public Safety for clearance memo.