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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.