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2013/12/12 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, December 12, 2013 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 Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge. Roll Call Present: (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Adams, Commissioner Blanquie and Commissioner Haydon, Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Giudice were present. Development Services Manager, Marilyn Ponton, Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod and Secretary, Suzie Azevedo were present. Declaration of Commissioner Giudice informed the Commission he would be abstaining from Abstention Item 8.1 — (;onditional Use Permit for Q-Zar. Acknowledgement of Chairperson Adams 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 Borba, seconded by Commissioner Blanquie to approve the November 14, 2013 minutes as presented. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. (AYES: Adams, Blanquie, Borba, Haydon, Giudice). Unscheduled Public Appearances Conditional Use Permit _ Commissioner Giudice excused himself from the dias. Technical Advisor, Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. The project property is located on Padre File No. PL2013-051UP Parkway near the Rohnert Park Expressway and Commerce Boulevard intersection. The property is located in the M -U Mixed Use Zoning District and an Anthony Bergland/Q-Zar Amusement Center is a Conditional Use. The property is developed with an 11,000 square foot commercial building surrounded by parking. Mr. Weisbrod noted that the surrounding properties are developed with a variety of commercial uses including a credit union, bank, restaurants and office uses. The area is known as the Padre Town Center Shopping Center. The applicant will be using the entire 11,000 square foot building for his operation called Q-ZAR. The applicant's business is presently located at the former Levitz site on Redwood Drive. At that location he not only has laser tag but also paint ball. At the new location he will no longer have paint ball, only laser tag. He expects to locate at the new location in two to three months and will cease operation at the present location on Redwood Drive. Mr. Weisbrod recommended approval of the application as conditioned. Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. AnthonyBer land, owner of Q- Planning Commission Minutes December 12, 2013 Conditional Use Permit File No. PLUP2013-0001 John T. Fenn/Beercraft ZAR was recognized and briefly spoke. Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing. The following discussion points were raised: • Bike Racks — additional bike parking needed; • Site Conditions/exit — The roadway at entrance/exit is deteriorating. Investigate for possible remedies; • Hours of operation. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Haydon to adopt Resolution 2013-31 approving a Conditional use Permit for Q- ZAR Laser Tag at 4 Padre Parkway; amending Condition 3 to read bike racks for a minimum of 8 bikes. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote. (Ayes: Adams, Haydon, Borba, Blanquie, Noes: 0, Abstain: Giudice) Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. On June 14, 2012, the Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit to allow warehousing of craft beer including on-line sales and an on-site retail store for the beer. On January 24, 2013, the Planning Commission approved an amendment to the conditional use permit to allow periodic tasting of beer under a Type 86 ABC License. The type 86 License allows a maximum of eight (8) ounces of beer per person a day in the establishment. This is equivalent to half a beer. The business owner is now proposing a Type 42 Licensee which would allow them to serve both beer and wine and to charge for the beverage. Mr. Weisbrod presented a brief overview of the proposed changes and recommended approval. Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. John Fenn, owner, was recognized. A brief discussion was held by the Commission, staff and Mr. Fenn. Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Blanquie, seconded by Commissioner Haydon to adopt Resolution 2013-32, amending conditions 7 and 8 to read: 7. The applicant shall be limited to the tasting and sales of alcoholic beverages allowed under a Type 42 ABC License. 8. Beer and hard cider tasting shall be limited to the hours of 11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. (Ayes: Adams, Blanquie, Borba, Giudice, Haydon) Items from the Planning None. Commission Matters from Planning January meeting: Changing of new officers. Staff Adjournmentf There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m. 2 Planning Commission Minutes Decemba�'Z 2013