2016/06/09 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A
MICROBREWERY WITH A RESTAURANT AT 5000 ROBERTS LAKE ROAD
(160-010-031)
(Richard Norgrove for Bear Republic Brewing Company, Inc.)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Richard Norgrove, filed Planning Application No.
PLSU2016-0002 for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow a
microbrewery and restaurant at 5000 Roberts Lake Road (APN 160-010-031), in accordance
with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLSU2016-0002 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Application
No. PLSU2016-0002 during a scheduled public meeting at which time interested persons had an
opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the project; and
WHEREAS, at the June 9, 2016, 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. PLSU2016-0002;
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. PLUP2016-0002 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 addition of a microbrewery and restaurant will be an attractive
addition to the existing building and site and will provide a microbrewery not presently
available in Rohnert Park. The microbrewery will be compatible with other restaurants in
the immediate area.
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 building will retain the existing Mediterranean design. The
enclosure for the microbrewery area will be compatible with the architectural design of
the existing building. The proposed silo will be a focal point for the microbrewery.
Variations in the building facade and roof line add interest to the structure. The building
will be compatible with adjacent buildings in the shopping center.
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. The building location has convenient vehicle access from Commerce
Boulevard and from Highway 101. There is a pedestrian and bicycle trail paralleling
nearby portions of US 101 for the convenience of customers both walking and cycling to
the restaurant. Bicycle parking will be provided in accordance with the Zoning code.
The parking and building will also be ADA compliant.
Section 4. Environmental Clearance. This proposal is categorically exempt from the
requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act CEQA Class 1 Section 15301 reuse of
an existing building.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSU2016-0002 subject to the following conditions:
Planning
1. The Conditional Use 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.
2. The Project is approved as shown in Exhibits A through E except as conditioned or
modified below.
3. This facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and any state or federal agency including but not limited to Alcoholic
Beverage Control (ABC) requirements.
4. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park
Building Department for any modifications to the interior or exterior of the building.
5. A Sign Program shall be submitted for Planning Commission consideration prior to
installation of any signs for the business.
6. Live or recorded music or entertainment on the exterior of the building shall cease by 12
midnight and is subject to the noise limitations in the Municipal Code. If complaints are
received from nearby businesses or residents to the to the north and south of the site, Bear
Republic Brewing shall conduct a noise analysis and make recommendations on
measures that can be implemented to reduce the noise below that permitted by the
Municipal Code (e.g. ambient noise level).
7. Five (5) bicycle racks shall be provided adjacent to the entrance to the micro -brewery
details subject to Development Services staff approval.
8. If the owner of the property has not received city approval for the emergency access on
the east side of the building that extends over city property the applicant or owner shall
take all necessary step to receive approval of the emergency access.
9. The building and all outdoor areas available to the public shall be ADA compliant.
10. The refuse enclosure roof shall match the metal roof on the cupola and the refuse
enclosure shall be painted to match the main building wall color.
Engineering
11. Prior to issuance of a building permit provide sewer and water use calculations for the
site.
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit fill out and submit the storm water determination
sheet from the City of Santa Rosa.
13. Prior to issuance of a building permit submit a title report with full description of
property and all existing easements on-site. Buildings and other structures cannot be
constructed over top of the existing storm drain easement.
14. On building permit plans, show proposed utility layout (electrical, water, sewer, etc.)
from street to building.
15. The sidewalk and driveway_ in front of entrance to site shall be reconstructed to be ADA
compliant.
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 9th day of June, 2016 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
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AYES: � NOES:
ADAMS ✓ BLANOUIE ✓
_ ABSENT: -0 ABSTAIN:
BORBA Z GIUDICE J
HAYDON 1-1
o n r a, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest
Susan zevedo, Recordij& Secretary