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2012/01/12 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, Janua ry 12, 2011 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 Armstrong presiding. CallTo Order Roll Call Election of Officers to the Planning Commission Declaration of Abstention Acknowledgement of Public Noticing Unscheduled Public Appearances Approval of Minutes Development Agreement Amendment File No. PL2010-010D4 Kirstie MoorelSonoma Mountain VillagelCodding lnc. Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with Commissioner Armstrong leading the pledge. Present: (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Armstrong, CommissionerAdams, Commissioner Giudice, Commissioner Haydon and Commissioner Borba were present. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo were present. Commissioner Giudice nominated Susan Adams to serve as Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Borba and approved with a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Borba nominated Susan Haydon to serve as Vice-Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Armstrong and approved with a 5-0 vote. None. Chairperson Adams acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. None. Upon motion by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, the minutes of the December 8,2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Borba abstained) Commissioner Giudice excused himself from the dias noting that he would not hear this item due to conflict of interest. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report. She stated that Sonoma Mountain Village was approved as a Planned Development for a mixed-use community in August 2010. An ordinance approving a Development Agreement was adopted by the City Council and included a prohibition on development of school sites on the Sonoma Mountain Village property. The Developer at this time is proposing an amendment that would allow school uses subiect to prior review bv the City Council and such school uses Planning Commission Minutes 12.2012 Conditional Use Permit File No. PL2011-035UP Nick Goyal/AU Energy, LLC would remain subject to all other applicable state and local regulations and review processes. Based on the finding in the report, Ms. Ponton recommended that the Planning Commission adopt a Resolution recommending that the City Council approve the proposed First Amendment to the Development Agreement for the Sonoma Mountain Village Planned Development based on the findings listed in Resolution No. 2012-01. Discussion was held by staff and the Commission. Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. Richard Pope, Codding lnc., was recognized and spoke/responded to Commission questions. Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Haydon, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-01, recommending to the City Council approval of an amendment to the Development Agreement as shown in Exhibit A (Development Agreement Amendment). The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Giudice was excused) Ms. Ponton gave the staff report. The applicant, Nick Goyal is proposing to re- open the former Tesoro self-serve gas station with a drive{hru carwash, a convenience store and a Subway sandwich store located at 5085 Redwood Drive. The applicant proposes using the existing improvements on the property as a Shell station. Ms. Ponton reviewed minor changes that are proposed (signage, fuel dispensers, pole light fixtures etc.) and recommended that the Commission adopt Resolution 2012-02 approving Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review for a self-serve gas station (Shell) with a self-serve caruash, convenience store and subway sandwich shop at 5085 Redwood Drive. A brief discussion was held. Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. The architect, Muthana lbrahim and owner, Nick Goyalwere recognized and responded to questions from the Commission. Tom Roberts, 4949 DowdellAvenue, was introduced. Mr. Roberts brought up the following discussion items/issues. The Commission, applicant and staff responded as noted: o Option on closing time for canruash/noise issue - Agreed to limit hours of carwash from 6:00 AM to midnite;o Meter water useage to ensure no leakage - Applicant will monitor/meter useage as necessary;. Canopy lighting - Diffuser to block western light onto Roberts property. Lighting on west side shall be LED and diffused;o Clean air separator - request to cover all 4 sides for aesthetics. No change;o Underground fuel testing. Copies of test results to be forwarded to Mr. Roberts. Adams closed the Planning Commission Minutes 12.2012 Conditional Use Permit PL2011-036UP Denniss BurketilArt Mendonca/Sonoma Autotrans Matters from Commissioners Matters from Planning Staff Adjournment A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2012-02 approving Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review for a self-serve gas station (Shell) with a self-serve carwash, convenience store and subway sandwich shop at 5085 Redwood Drive with the following additions: Can¡vash operational hours shall be from 6:00 AM to Midnite; Lighting on the west side of canopy shall be LED and diffused. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The applicant, Sonoma Autotrans, proposes to occupy a 3788 square foot area in Building B as noted on site plan for an automotive transmission repair. Ms. Ponton reviewed the operational details and layout of the proposed transmission shop and recommended that the Planning Commission by motion adopt Resolution No. 2012-03 approving the Conditional Use Permit to allow an automotive transmission repair business at 5800 Redwood Drive, subject to the findings and conditions of approval. Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. The applicant(s) Dennis Burkett and Art Mendonca were recognized and spoke briefly to the Commission. Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2012-03 approving the Conditional Use Permit for an automotive transmission repair business at 5800 Redwood Drive, subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Armstrong spoke briefly and thanked staff for all their efforts. Next meeting: Scheduled for January 26,2012. Oxford Suites will be brought before the Commission in February. There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at 7:10 p.m.