2014/06/12 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, June 12, 2014
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 Giudice presiding.
Call To Order
Chairperson Giudice called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Giudice leading the pledge.
Roll Call
Present: (5) Commissioners: Commissioner Giudice, Commissioner Blanquie,
Commissioner Borba,Commissioner Haydon and Commissioner Adams were
present.
Interim Director of Development Services, Marilyn Ponton, Planner III, Jeff
Beiswenger, Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod and Recording Secretary, Suzie
Azevedo were present.
Declaration of
Commissioner Giudice indicated that he would be abstaining from Item 8.2.
Abstention
Chairperson Giudice acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner
Blanquie to approve the May 8, 2014 minutes as corrected: Under Items From the
Planning Commission; Commissioner Giudice reported on the Walkability
Workshop and under Item 8.2, A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon.
The motion passed with a 5-0 vote (AYES: Giudice, Blanquie, Haydon, Borba,
Adams; NOES: 0; ABSENT: 0),
Unscheduled Public
Appearances
Site Plan & Architectural
Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. The Park Plaza Shopping Center is
Review
located at the southeast corner of Commerce Boulevard and Rohnert Park
Expressway. The center consists of three buildings. The Safeway Market at the
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north end of this shopping center has been remodeled. The remaining buildings in
Park Plaza maintain the existing dated design. The owner of the center proposes
Bruce Wilson/Caltex
exterior renovation of the remaining strip buildings including CVS and the
Equities
freestanding building. The emphasis of the remodel will focus on improving the
roof line, fagade treatment and use of contemporary colors. Also landscaping and
irrigation will be upgraded. Mr. Weisbrod provided further details of the proposed
changes and recommended approval, as conditioned.
Discussion was held between staff and the Commission.
A motion was made by commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Blanquie adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2014-17, approving Site
Plan and Architectural Review for the remodel of Park Plaza shopping Center at
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Administrative Use
Permit
File No. PLAP2014-0003
Morty Wiggins/Second
Octave Entertainment
6350 to 6400 Commerce Boulevard as conditioned. The motion passed with a 5-
0 vote (AYES: Giudice, Blanquie, Haydon, Borba, Adams; NOES: 0; ABSENT:
0).
Commissioner Giudice excused himself from the dias.
Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report_ Sonoma Mountain Village (SMV) is a
Planned Development that presently consists of office, industrial and commercial
uses. The remainder of the site is parking and sport fields. The applicant
proposes using the parking areas and a small outdoor area for a series of
summer concerts. The proposal was submitted under an Administrative Permit;
however, because of the potential of noise impacts to nearby residents, staff is
referring this matter to the Planning Commission. Property owners within 400 feet
of Sonoma Mountain Village were notified by mail and a legal notice was
published in the Community Voice regarding the Planning Commission hearing.
Mr. Weisbrod provided operational and event details in the following areas:
• Noise Analysis
• Security and Medical
• Utilities
• Parking and Access
• Event Dates and Time
Mr. Weisbrod recommended approval as conditioned.
A brief discussion was held.
Vice Chairperson Blanquie, opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Morty Wiggins and Lee Smith, were recognized and spoke briefly
to the Commission. Mr. Wiggins and Smith responded to questions from the
Commission.
Richard Pope, representative of Sonoma Mountain Village was also recognized
and made a brief presentation to the Commission.
The noise Consultant, Luke Saxelby of JC Brennan, spoke briefly regarding the
noise analysis conducted.
The following spoke in favor of the proposed concert series:
• David Armstrong, 840 Lancewood
• Mike Vieth, 7501 Mercedes Way
• Bill Pettibone, Sally Tomatoes
• Ken Weise, 8080 Mitchell
• Toni Sprouse, 7460 Monet PI
• Tim Schrma, 7459 Michael Way
Vice Chairperson Blanquie closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Haydon, to adopt Resolution No. 2014-24 approving Administrative Permit for
Sonoma Mountain Village Green Summer Concert Series located at 1100 Vall
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House Drive, as conditioned. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (AYES:
Blanquie, Haydon, Borba, Adams; NOES: 0; ABSENT/RECUSED: Giudice).
A five minute recess was taken.
The meeting reconvened and Commissioner Giudice returned to the dias.
The Commission heard Item 9.1 (Old Business) at this time.
Old Business
Fire Marshall, Dan Adam, was present and informed the Commission of the code
requirements related to the fire sprinklers and housing designation for the Beverly
PLSR2014-0002
Apartment addition.
8020-8050 Beverly Drive
Study Session
Planner III Jeff Beiswenger spoke briefly. The Housing Element is one of seven
mandated elements of the City's General Plan. The Housing Element presents
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the City's plan to meet existing and projected housing needs of the community. A
new eight-year time frame has been set by State law with prior timeframes
City of Rohnert Park
requiring a new or updated Housing Element every five years.
A Public Review Draft of the 2014-2022 Housing Element has been prepared for
review by the Planning Commission. Once this document has been presented to
and reviewed by the Planning Commission and City Council, it will be submitted to
the California Department of Housing and Community Development (HCD) for
review. The State requires that the updated Housing Element is adopted by
Rohnert Park by February 15, 2015. The following is the schedule to adopt the
Housing Element by the end of 2014:
Forums to consider Public Review Draft Housing Element:
• Community Workshop, May 29, 2014.
• Planning Commission Study Session, June 12, 2014
• City Council Study Session, July 22, 2014
The City's consultant, Ted Holzem of Mintier Harnish was introduced and made a
presentation on the Draft Housing Element 2014-2022.
Items from the Planning
Commissioner Haydon reported on Ethics training and groundwater forum on the
Commission
Santa Rosa Plain.
Commissioner Giudice reported on the Rotary sponsored beercraft festival in the
plaza.
Matters from Planning
Marilyn Ponton informed the Commission on upcoming activity and meetings.
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Giudice adjourned the meeting at