2018/05/30 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES
May 30,2018
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 Adams presiding.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Approval of Minutes
Unscheduled Public
Appearances
Conditional Use Permit
File No. PLUP18-0002
Matthew Moore for GTE
Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the special session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge.
Present: (4) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Blanquie,
Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner
Borba was excused.
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Brett Bollinger, Recording
Secretary, Sonia Espino and Office Assistant, Kelsey Bracewell were present.
None.
Chairperson Adams acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
None .
None.
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A WIRELESS ANTENNA STRUCTURE AND AN ENCLOSURE
FOR SUPPORTING ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT 5210
COMMERCE BOULEVARD (APN 143-021-014)
Mobilnet of California LP Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger presented the staff report. He provided the
Verizon Wireless project description as follows:
• Demo existing Monopole Wireless Antenna Structure
• Construct new Monopole Wireless Antenna Structure
• Collocate existing Antennas with new Antennas
No Changes to:
• Existing Building Footprint
• Site Circulation
• Rear Parking
Mr. Beiswenger noted that at the May 10, 2018 Planning Commission meeting, the
following action was taken:
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Staff
Adjournment
Motion and second to table the item pending further information as follows :
• Purpose and need of additional height
• Location of all existing "cell towers" and heights thereof in the city
• Confirmation of Verizon coordination with AT&T regarding site landscaping
and maintenance
• Maintain original Condition 12
Mr. Beiswenger further noted that there are federal (FCC) regulations in place that
provide for timely processing of these types of applications . More specifically the
FCC "shot clock" would require action within 150 days . The current timeline would
apply:
• Application complete in early February
• Shot clock deadline: July 7
• City Council decision : June 26
• Noticing deadline : June 13
• Appeal deadline: June 11
• Planning Commission action : May 30
The City has received an agreement from the applicant waiving the shot clock
timeframe and requesting an extension of the July 71h deadline to September 7,
2018. To allow for processing and time for a possible appeal and noticing, the
Planning Commission would need to hear the item prior to July 26, 2018. Mr.
Beiswenger recommended the following action:
Table Item to:
• Allow for Verizon to negotiate with AT&T
• More time for applicant to produce information requested by Commission
• Hold a subsequent meeting with representative from Verizon present
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing .
Matthew Moore was recognized and spoke briefly to the Commission.
Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Haydon/Bianquie) to continue the item to the July 26,
2018 Planning Commission meeting.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 4-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Blanquie,
Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Borba
None.
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
6:10pm.
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