2018/07/12 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
July 12,2018
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 None.
Study Sessron
David Bouquillon,
Laulima Development
Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the special session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge.
Present: (5) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Blanquie,
Commissioner Borba, Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Haydon were
present.
Director of Development Services, Mary Grace Pawson, Planner lll, Zach Tusinger
and Recording Secretary, Suzie Azevedo, Planner I 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.
AGTION: Moved/seconded (Borba/Blanquie) to approve the minutes of the March
29,2018 SPECIAL Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba
Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN. None; ABSENT: None
Study Session: Presentation on the Station Avenue ProjecUDowntown Form
Based Gode
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger presented the staff report.
RECOMMENDED AGTION(S): Receive presentation on the Station Avenue
project and provide feedback to applicant and staff.
David Bouquillon and Jes Slavik, Laulima Development were in attendance,
recognized and provided a powerpoint presentation. They also responded to
Commission questions and comments.
A full audio transcript of the proceedings can be located here:
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Planning Commission Minutes
Ju 12 2018
Municipal Code
Amendments
File No. PLMCI8-0002
City of Rohnert Park
Matters from Planning
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
Chai rson
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018.12 RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE AMENDMENTS TO TITLE 17 OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK MUNIC|PAL CODE, SEGTTON 17.07.020(N) tNCLUS|ONARY HOUSTNG
Planner lll, Zachary Tusinger presented the staff report. Mr. Tusinger provided a
brief overview of the background and discussion that took place at the June 28,
2018 Planning Commission. lt was the Commission's desire at that meeting not
to allow an exception for the downtown area without first having the chance to
participate in a study session for the Station Avenue downtown project. Mr.
Tusinger noted that an alternative resolution was provided on the dais that would
eliminate the amended portion of Section 17.07 .020 that was proposed that would
have created a limited exception for a defined geographic area within the
downtown.
RECOMMENDED AGTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony and
adopt Resolution 2018-12 recommending to the City Council the amendments to
Title 17 of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Section 17.07.020(N)
lnclusionary Housing.
Further discussion was held
AGTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Blanquie) to adopt the alternative Resolution
2018-12, recommending to the City Council amendments to Title 17 of the City of
Rohnert Park Municipal Code, Section 17.07.020(N), lnclusionary Housing, that
eliminates the language of the original resolution to provide an exception to the
downtown area.
Motion carried by the following 5-0 vote: AYES: Blanquie, Borba, Haydon;
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Adams, Giudice
Commissioner Giudice announced the passing of Debbie Bailey
Ms. Pawson announced that the General Plan Update team would be hosting a
booth at the Farmer's Market on August 10, 2018.
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
9:05 pm.
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