2014/09/25 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, September 25, 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: (4) Commissioners: Commissioner Giudice, Commissioner Blanquie,
Commissioner Haydon and Commissioner Borba were present. Commissioner
Adams was excused.
Interim Director of Development Services, Marilyn Ponton, Technical Advisor,
Norm Weisbrod and Recording Secretary, Suzie Azevedo were present.
Declaration of
None.
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Chairperson Giudice acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
Public Noticing
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Blanquie, seconded by Commissioner
Haydon to approve the August 14, 2014 minutes as presented. The motion
passed with a 4-0 vote (AYES: Giudice, Blanquie, Haydon, Borba; NOES: 0;
ABSENT: Adams).
Unscheduled Public
Appearances
Tentative Parcel Map
Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod, presented the staff report. On May 27, 2014,
the Tentative Parcel Map for Chipotle Restaurant was considered by the
File No. PRSD2014-003
Subdivision Review Committee. The Committee approved the map subject to
Conditions of Approval recommended by the engineer reviewing Planning
Chris Scerri/Bellwether
applications. The applicant is now appealing Condition No. 9 which reads as
Properties
follows:
• Replace the two existing driveways on the Lot 1 frontage (which do not
meet accessibility standards) with driveways conforming to City Std. No.
250A.
Discussion was held between Commissioners and staff. Mike Jones/Cinquini and
Passorini, who prepared the map, was recognized and responded to Commission
questions. Discussion points included the following:
• Monetary hardships for replacement of driveways;
• City liability if no change;
• Clarity on City Std. No. 250A
Planning Commission Minutes
September 25, 2014
Secretary
A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to continue the item to the October 23, 2014 Planning Commission meeting
to obtain further clarification and information on City Std. 250A; monetary
hardships/liability to City on driveway replacement versus maintaining status quo.
The motion passed with a 4-0 vote (AYES: Giudice, Blanquie, Haydon, Borba;
NOES: 0; ABSENT: Adams).
Site Plan and
Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. Ten Enterprise J
Architectural
Drive is a small shopping center consisting of six (6) tenant spaces. Four (4) of
Review/Sign Program
the spaces are occupied and two (2) are vacant. Recently, the shopping center
owner commenced upgrading the fagade of the building including the installation
PLSR2014-0008
of the metal siding. The property owner was informed that the modifications to the
building required Site Plan and Architectural Review approval by the Planning
Aileen Turner/Korody
Commission. The property owner submitted plans of the improvements and also
Business Services
included a Sign Program for the center. Mr. Weisbrod reviewed the details of the
proposed improvements and recommended approval, as conditioned.
Discussion was held between staff and Commission. The applicant, Aileen
Turner was recognized and responded to Commission questions. Overall, the
Commission was pleased with the improvements proposed and branding of the
center with the10 Enterprise logo.
A motion was made by commissioner Blanquie, seconded by Commissioner
Haydon to adopt Resolution No. 2014-38 approving Site Plan and Architectural
Review and a Sign Program to allow exterior remodel of the 10 Enterprise
Shopping Center, subject to the findings and Conditions of Approval and following
amendments: The applicant may modify the windows in the corner vacant unit to
make the unit more suitable to future tenants; the face area of the proposed
directional sign at the easterly driveway entrance to the center shall be reduced to
ten (10) square feet. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote (AYES: Giudice,
Blanquie, Haydon, Borba; NOES: 0; ABSENT: Adams).
Items from the Planning
Commission
Matters from Planning
Marilyn Ponton informed the Commission on 10-9-14 Planning Commission
Staff ; �\
Meeting: Rebounderz Conditional Use Permit.
Adjo nent
There being no further business, Chairperson Giudice adjourned the meeting at�
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7:20 p.m.
Secretary