2017/12/14 Planning Commission Resolution (2)PC RESOLUTION NO. 2017-29
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA,
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FILE NO. PLUP17-0004:
USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN INCREASE IN THE FLOOR AREA RATIO FACTOR
(FAR) FOR A RESIDENTIAL PROPERTY AT 1516 GARY CT.
(Jerrod Marshall, Owner)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Jerrod Marshall (Owner) filed Planning Application No.
PLUP17-0004 for approval of a Conditional Use Permit to allow an increase in the floor area
ratio factor (FAR) for a residential property at 1516 Gary Ct. (APN 160-400-014) in accordance
with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLUP17-0004 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot
radius of the subject property and to all agencies and interested parties as required by California
State Planning Law, and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the
first public hearing in the Community Voice;
WHEREAS, on December 14, 2017, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLIP 17-0004 during a scheduled public meeting at which time interested
persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the December 14, 2017 Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing and
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. PLUP 17-0004;
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. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application
No. PLUP 17-0004 makes the following findings, to wit;
A. The maximum lot coverage for the site would not exceed that which is permitted for
the zoning district. Criteria Satisfied: The maximum lot coverage in the "R -L" zoning
district is 50 percent or 2590 square feet for the 1516 Gary Ct. residence. The proposed
home expansion would not change the existing lot coverage which is approximately 37
percent.
B. The required setbacks and height limitations of the zoning district can be met for all
structures. Criteria Satisfied: The maximum building height currently allowed for the
primary residence pursuant to Section 17.10.020 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code is
35'-0". The proposed second story addition is well within this standard at 23'-5".
Zoning Code, section 17.25.082(A)(2) states that additions shall conform to all
regulations of the district in which the structure is located. The addition meets all of the
applicable dimensional and setback requirements of the district.
C. A usable outdoor area (at least one minimum dimension of fifteen feet) for residents
would be maintained on the lot. Criteria Satisfied: The rear yard open space dimension
of 32 feet would be maintained, allowing for a usable outdoor area.
D. The issuance of the use permit would not infringe on the privacy or light and air
easements of adjacent properties. Criteria Satisfied: The addition would not negatively
impact the neighboring properties as it would not add second -story windows that would
look upon either neighbor's outdoor living area.
E. The total FAR for the lot (after conditions of approval are added) would not exceed
.55. Criteria Satisfied: The maximum FAR for the home will remain below the threshold.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14,
Chapter 3, Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing Facilities).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLUP17-0004, subject to the following conditions:
1. The use permit approval shall expire one year from the Planning Commission approval
date, unless prior to the expiration a building permit is issued for any tenant
improvements, if applicable, and construction is commenced and diligently pursued
toward completion and the use is initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and any other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies.
The materials and colors used for the addition shall match those that of the existing home.
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 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 14th day of December, 2017, by the
City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
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