2014/10/23 Planning Commission Resolution (8)PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2014-43
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY
COUNCIL THE APPROVAL OF THE REVISED FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN FOR
THE SOUTHEAST SPECIFIC PLAN PROJECT LOCATED NORTHEAST OF
BODWAY PARKWAY AND VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE (APN 47-111-030) SONOMA
COUNTY, CA
WHEREAS, the applicant, Redwood Equities LLC filed Planning Applications
proposing a Specific Plan Amendment (PLSP2014-0003), revised Final Development Plan
(PLFD2014-0001), revised Development Area Plan (PLDP2014-0001), Tentative Map
(PLSD2014-0008), and amended Development Agreement (PLDA2014-0005), for the Southeast
Specific Plan ("SESP") located south of the Canon Manor Specific Plan Area, west of Petaluma
Hill Road, and north of Valley House Drive (APN 047-111-030), in accordance with the City of
Rohnert Park Municipal Code ("RPMC"); and
WHEREAS, in conjunction with Planning Application No. PLFD2014-0001, the Project
proposes approval of a revised final development plan for the entire Project site, as provided in
the proposed Final Development Plan attached to this Resolution as Exhibit A; and
WHEREAS, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park has certified the Final EIR
prepared for the Project and the City has otherwise carried out all requirements for the Project
pursuant to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law and the RPMC, public hearing notices
were mailed to all property owners within an area encompassing a three hundred foot radius of
the subject property and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the
first public hearing in the Community Voice; and
WHEREAS, on October 23, 2014, the Planning Commission held a public hearing at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in Planning Application No. PLFD2014-0001 for the proposed Final Development
Plan; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City
of Rohnert Park makes the following findings, determinations and recommendations with respect
to the proposed Final Development Plan:
Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Environmental Review:
A. On December 7, 2010, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park certified the
Final EIR for this Project, including adoption of associated CEQA Findings, Statement of
Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as described
in City Council Resolution No. 2010-134, approved.
B. Further, CEQA Guidelines section 15162 provides that "no subsequent EIR shall
be prepared" for a project unless the lead agency determines that (1) "substantial changes are
proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR"; or (2)
"substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is
undertaken"; or (3) "new information of substantial importance ... shows" one or more
significant effects not discussed in the original EIR, greater severity to previously -identified
substantial effects, or newly -found feasible mitigation measures that would substantially reduce
significant effects.
C. The proposed changes (removal of private alleys, removal of duplexes in favor of
duets, minor changes to development plan for lot width, setbacks, etc. and minor changes to
specifications for the water tank), are minor and will not result in any substantial changes to the
proposed project and no new information of substantial importance shows one or more
significant effects or newly found feasible mitigation measures that would substantially reduce
significant effects. Accordingly, no subsequent EIR need be prepared.
Section 3. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings
concerning the Southeast Specific Plan project Final Development Plan proposed by Planning
Application No. PLFD2014-0001 pursuant to Rohnert Park Municipal Code section 17.06.260:
1. Each individual component of the development can exist as an independent unit
capable of creating an environment of sustained desirability and stability, and the
uses proposed will not be detrimental to present and potential surrounding uses
but instead will have a beneficial effect which could not be achieved under
another zoning district. _
Criteria Satisfied. The Final Development Plan establishes four phases for the
development. Each phase can be developed individually, and can exist as an
independent unit with the necessary financial capacity to support development of
infrastructure and related facilities therein. F,ach phase contains a mix of
residential densities to provide a variety of housing choices and will meet the
necessary affordable housing units. The first phase includes the park, detention
facility and water storage tank to provide needed infrastructure early in the
development. Also to serve the project and adjacent area the commercial
development is included in the early phase. As described in the Final
Development Plan and the staff report, specific plan uses will be compatible with
existing and proposed adjacent neighborhoods.
2. The streets and thorough fares proposed meet the standards of the city and
adequate infrastructure can be supplied to all phases of the development.
Criteria Satisfied. As described in the Final Development Plan and staff report,
each phase of the Project is designed to have adequate infrastructure, integrated
with existing City roadways, streets, bicycle paths, and walkways. All publicly -
owned streets and thoroughfares will meet the standards of the City.
3. Any commercial component complements other uses in the development.
Criteria Satisfied. As described in the Final Development Plan and the staff
report, the Project incorporates a commercial center in the southwest area of the
project. It is adjacent to multi -family housing sites and the future park. The
commercial component of the plan will be integrated with residential and public
uses and is consistent with the vision for the project site in the General Plan.
4. Any residential component will be in harmony with the character of the
surrounding neighborhood and community and will result in densities within the
SP district that are no higher than that permitted by the general plan.
Criteria Satisfied. As described in the Final Development Plan and staff report,
the Project will provide for a mixture of housing, 15% of which will be devoted
for affordable housing. Existing residential uses north and northwest of the
project site are single family residential and residential/rural estate. The proposed
neighborhood is in character with surrounding neighborhoods and the planned
community to the west. The project's densities will be no higher than that
permitted by the General Plan, as amended.
S. Any industrial component conforms to applicable desirable standards and will
constitute an efficient, well -organized development with adequate provisions for
railroad and/or truck access and necessary storage and will not adversely affect
adjacent or surrounding development.
Criteria Satisfied. The Final Development Plan is proposed concurrently with a
specific plan that does not include industrial land uses. The proposed land uses are
consistent with those shown in the City's General Plan.
6. Any deviation from the standard zoning requirements is warranted by the design
and additional amenities incorporated in the final development plan, which offer
certain unusual redeeming features to compensate for any deviations that may be
permitted.
Criteria Satisfied. The Final Development Plan is consistent with the Specific
Plan and does not deviate from standard zoning requirements.
7. The SP zoning district is consistent with the general plan of the city and any
applicable specific plan.
Criteria Satisfied. The Final Development Plan and SP zoning is consistent with
General Plan land use designations on the project site. In addition, as presented in
the Community Design Element policies, the area is proposed for specific plan
development and annexation.
Section 4. A duly noticed public hearing on the proposed Final Development Plan
was held on October 23, 2014.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT the Planning
Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt the Findings stated
hereinabove and approve Application No. PLFD2014-0001 for the Southeast Specific Plan
Project Final Development Plan as provided at Exhibit A, in its entirety.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 23th day of October, 2014 by the City
ofRohnert Park. Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: NOES. ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ADAMS
Attest:S
usan Azevedo,
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BORBA GIUDICE HAYDON
Secretary
City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission
EXHIBIT A
FINAL DEVELOPMENT PLAN - SOUTHEAST AREA
SEE EXHIBIT 2 ATTACHED TO THE STAFF REPORT