2013/05/23 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2013-13
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING ADOPTION OF A NEGATIVE
DECLARATION AND APPROVAL OF AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER
17.06 LAND USE REGULATIONS ARTICLE I RESIDENTIAL ZONING DISTRICTS,
ARTICLE II COMMERCIAL ZONING DISTRICTS, ARTICLE III INDUSTRIAL
ZONING DISTRICTS, ARTICLE IV MIXED-USE ZONING DISTRICTS AND
ARTICLE V PUBLIC/INSTITUTIONAL ZONING DISTRICTS AND CHAPTER 17.07
LAND USE FOOTNOTES/SPECIAL PROVISIONS OF THE ZONING ORDINANCE
WHEREAS, the applicant, City of Rohnert Park, filed Planning Application No.
PL2013-007ZO proposing to amend the Rohnert Park Municipal Code ("RPMC") by amending
Chapter 17.06 the Land Use Regulations and Chapter 17.07 Land Use Footnotes/Special
Provisions of the City of Rohnert Park Zoning Ordinance;
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to Articles I through V of Chapter 17.06 Land
Use Regulations and Chapter 17.07 Land use Footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance would simplify the approval process for uses that comply with the requirements of the
zoning districts where they are located;
WHEREAS, the proposed changes to Articles I through Article V of Chapter 17.06 and
Chapter 178.07 Land Use Footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance are attached
hereto as Exhibit A;
WHEREAS, an Initial Study was prepared for the Project and concluded that the
proposed project would not have a significant effect on the environment; therefore a Negative
Declaration was prepared; and
WHEREAS, on May 23, 2013, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at which
interested persons had an opportunity to testify regarding the Initial Study and Negative
Declaration; and
WHEREAS, at the May 23, 2013 public meeting the Planning Commission of the City
of Rohnert Park reviewed and considered the information contained in the Initial Study and
Negative Declaration for the proposal and recommended its certification by the City Council;
and has otherwise carried out all requirements for the Project pursuant to CEQA;
WHEREAS; pursuant to California State Law and the Rohnert Park Municipal Code, a
public notice was published in the Press Democrat for a minimum of 20 days prior to the first
public hearing;
WHEREAS; the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in Planning Application No. PL2013-007ZO for the proposed amendments to Articles
I through V of Chapter 17.06 Land Use Regulations and Chapter 17.07 Land Use
Footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance.
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 amendments to Articles I through V Chapter 17.06 Land Use Regulations and
Chapter 17.07 Land Use Footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance;
Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. The Planning Commission has recommended City Council approval of the
Negative Declaration for this Project.
Section 3. Findings. The Planning Commission is recommending approval of the
Initial Study and Negative Declaration to the City Council and makes the following findings, to
wit;
1. An Initial Study was prepared for the project, and on the basis of substantial evidence
in the whole record, there is no substantial evidence that the project will have a
significant effect on the environment, therefore a Negative Declaration has been
prepared which reflects the lead agency's independent judgment and analysis. The
record of the proceedings on which this decision is based shall be maintained by the
City of Rohnert Park Planning Division.
2. The project would not result in an impact to endangered, threatened or rare species or
their habitats, including but not limited to plants, fish, insects, animals and birds.
There are no native species or plants, no unique, rare, threatened, or endangered
species of plants, no sensitive native vegetation that will be affected by these
amendments. A DeMinimus impact finding can be made for this project.
3. Environmental Clearance. An Initial Study was prepared for this project and indicates
that the project will not have a significant effect on the environment, and accordingly
a Negative Declaration has been prepared.
Section 4. Findings for Enactment of Amendments to Articles I through V of Chapter
16.06 Land Use Regulations. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings
concerning amendments to Articles I through V of Chapter 16.06 Land Use Regulations and
Chapter 17.07 Land Use footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance:
1. That the proposed amendments to the Zoning Ordinance are consistent with the
General Plan 2020.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments to chapter 17.06 Land Use
Regulations and Chapter 17.07 Land Use Footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance will simplify the approval process for uses that comply with the
requirements of the zoning districts where they are located which is consistent with
the General Plan 2020 in implementing the vision of economic development in the
city.
2. That the proposed amendment to the Zoning Ordinance will be beneficial to the
public health, safety or welfare.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendment to Chapter 16.06 Land Use
Regulations and Chapter 178.07 Land Use Footnotes/Special Provisions of the
Zoning Ordinance will simplify the approval process for certain uses in residential,
commercial and industrial areas and, as such, will have no impact on public health,
safety and welfare.
Section 5. A duly noticed public hearing concerning amendment to Articles I through
V of Chapter 16.06 Land Use Regulations and Chapter 17.07 Land Use Footnotes/Special
Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance was held by the Planning Commission on May 23, 2013.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Planning Commission
does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt Findings stated hereinabove and adopt an
ordinance certifying the Negative Declaration and amending the Rohnert Park Municipal Code to
amend Articles I through V of Chapter 16.06 Land Use Regulations and Chapter 17.07 Land Use
Footnotes/Special Provisions of the Zoning Ordinance, in the form provided in Exhibit A.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 23`d day of May, 2013 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
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AYES: �1 NOES: ABSENT: i ABSTAIN:
ADAMS ARMSTRONG BORBA '�)Ot GIUDICE HAYDON
Susan Adams, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
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