2012/05/10 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, May 10,2012
ïhe 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
Roll Call
Declaratíon of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Conditional Use Permit
File No. PL2012-010UP
Tom SwarnerlAT&T
Mobilíty
Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge.
Present: (3) Commissioners: Chairperson Adams, Commissioner Borba and
Commissioner Armstrong were present. Commissioner Giudice and
Commissioner Haydon were absent.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo
were present.
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.
Due to lack of quorum of Commissioners present at the February 9,2012 and
March 22,2012 and April 26,2012 meeting, the Commission deferred approvalof
the minutes to the next meeting.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report. The
project property, 5200 Country Club Drive, is currently the City's Public Safety
Station No. 2 and houses AT&T wireless antenna facilities as follows: three (3)
pole antenna with each pole containing two antennas and an associated
equipment cabinet. AT&T is proposing to add a six foot tall radome extension to
each of the three existing monopoles increasing their height from 69 feet to 75
feet. Ms. Ponton reviewed the details of the proposed addition and
recommended approval of the application.
A brief discussion was held. Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
Tom Swarner, agent for AT&T was recognized and spoke briefly to the
Commission.
Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing.
A motion was made CommissionerArm seconded Commissioner
Conditional Use Permit
File No. PL2012-011UP
Tom Swarner/AT&T
Mobility
Site PIan and
Architectural Review
File No. PL 2012-0l6SR
Kristy Tornga, GHA
Architects for Chili's
Restaurant
General Plan
Consistency
PL2012-01gCtP
City of Rohnert Park
Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2012-12 approving Conditional Use Permitfor
modification to existing cellular antenna towers located at 5200 Country Club
subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed with a
3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Haydon and Commission Giudice were absent)
Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The project property, 7471 Bernice
Avenue (Benicia Park), currently houses an AT&T antenna tree structure
(monopine) located in a grove of redwood trees surrounding the outfield of one of
the ball fields. The applicant is proposing to increase the number of antennas on
the monopine from six (6) to twelve (12). There are presently two rows of
antenna panels on the pole. Ms. Ponton reviewed the details of the proposed
antenna installation and recommended approval of the application.
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing. There being no comment,
Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2012-10 approving the Conditional Use Permit for
modification of an existing cellular antenna tower located at7471 Bernice Avenue,
subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed with a
3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Haydon and Commissioner Giudice were absent)
Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. Chili's Bar and Grill is a 5693 square foot
building with 217 patrons and is located on a rectangular 1.38 parcel at the
southwest corner of Redwood Drive and one of the main driveways serving Home
Depot. The applicant is proposing to re-image the existing restaurant to include
repainting of the building, replacement of existing awnings to the Chili's current
recognized brand of red and green and new signage. Ms. Ponton reviewed in
more detail the proposed color schematic and awning installation as well as the
replacement and addition of new signage. Ms. Ponton recommended approval of
the modifications proposed to the Chili's Restaurant, subject to the findings and
conditions of approval.
Robert Montgomery, representative for Chili's-Dallas, Texas was recognized and
spoke briefly to the Commission. A discussion was held between Mr.
Montgomery and the Commission regarding Condition of Approval No. 7.
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner
Armstrong to approve Resolution No. 2012-'13, Site Plan and Architectural Review
for modification to the existing Chili's Restaurant as proposed and subject to the
findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote
(Commissioner Haydon and Commissioner Giudice were absent)
Ms. Ponton stated that the Planning Commission is charged with the responsibility
for ensuring that adopted plans are consistent with goals and policies of the
General Plan. The Planning Commission at this time is asked to review the
Capital lmprovement Program (Plan) îor 2013-2017 to determine consistency with
the adopted2020 General Plan. The CIP is a document addressing the long{erm
capital improvement needs of the City (i.e. public facilities, infrastructure
improvements, and capital equipment needs). Ms. Ponton briefly reviewed the
draft CIP and recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Planning
Commission Resolution No. 2012-14,ino to the Councíl that the draft
Matters from
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
Five Year Capital lmprovement Program FY 2013-2017 is consistent with the
Rohnert Park General Plan 2020.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong,
seconded by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2012-14 finding the
Draft Five-Year Capital lmprovement Program FY 2013-2017 is consistent with
the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote.
(Commissioner Haydon and Commissioner Giudice were absent)
Upcoming agenda items: 99 Cent Only Store, Telecommunication Facility
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
6:30 p.m.