2013/03/28 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, March 28, 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: (4) Commissioners: Chairperson Adams, Commissioner Borba
Commissioner Armstrong and Commissioner Giudice were present.
Commissioner Haydon was absent.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo
were present. .
Declaration of
Commissioner Giudice recused himself from Item 8.1 due to a personal conflict.
Abstention
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 Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to approve the February 14, 2013 minutes as presented. The motion
passed with a 4-0 vote.
Conditional Use
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report. She
Permit/Site Plan &
stated the project property is located on the west side of Commerce Boulevard in
Architectural Review
a narrow strip of land between the street right-of-way and Highway 101. The
property is part of the Commerce Boulevard right-of-way and consists of a narrow
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strip of grass and a paved bicycle and pedestrian trail. The property is presently
001UP/SR
developed with the Spreckels freeway sign installed in 2001. Ms. Ponton stated
that the proposal is to replace the Spreckels sign with a new digital freeway sign.
Tom Jackson/Veale
The right-of-way that would be leased by the applicant is approximately 4,407
Investments
square feet. Ms. Ponton further reviewed the operational, architectural and
design features of the proposed sign. Ms. Ponton recommended approval.
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Tom Jackson, Veale Investments was recognized. A discussion
was held between the Commission, staff and the applicant regarding lighting
details. Mr. Veale recommended amendments to the conditions to reflect an
alternate foot candle rating.
Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing.
Planning Commission Minutes
March 28, 2013
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner
Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2013-14, approving the Negative Declaration,
Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow the
installation of an electronic reader board, subject to the conditions of approval as
amended. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Haydon was
absent).
Items from the Planning
Commission
Matters from Planning Next meeting: No meeting April 11, 2013. Next meeting will be April 25, 2013 —
Staff I Zoning Ordinance Amendments.
Adjournment There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
7:50 p.m.
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