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2012/05/24 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, MaV 24,2012 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 Vice-Chairperson Haydon presiding. Call To Order Roll Call Declaration of Abstention Acknowledgement of Public NoticÍng Unscheduled Public Appearances Approval of Minutes Site Plan & Architectural Review File No. PL2012-0185R Ken McCrackenlPM Architects Vice-Chairperson Haydon called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Haydon leading the pledge. Present: (3) Commissioners: Vice-Chairperson Haydon, Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Armstrong were present. Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Adams were absent. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo were present. None. Vice-Chairperson Haydon 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 Borba, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, the minutes of the February 9,2012, March 22,2012, April 26,2012 and May 10, 2012 regular meeting(s) were approved as presented with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Giudice were absent). Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report. The project property, 415 Rohnert Park Expressway, is currently the Beverly's Outlet Store and is located between the Target Store and Burlington Coat Factory. The applicant, 99 Cent Only store, proposes exterior modifications to the storefront and the loading, pallet storage and refuse area at rear of the building. Ms. Ponton reviewed the proposed alterations and operational details of the 99 Cent Store. Ms Ponton recommended approval of the application as submitted. Representative for the applicant, Craig Schaffer, was recognized and spoke briefly to the Commission Further discussion was held. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2012-15 approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for the exterior bu modifications for the 99 Cent Onlv store at 4't 5 Planning Commission Minutes 24,2012 Conditional Use Permit File No. PL2012-021UP Howard YeelSprinüBlack and Veatch General Plan Annual Report Review Matters from Commíssioners Matters from Planning Sfaff Rohnert Park Expressway. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Giudice were absent). Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The project property, 6340 Commerce Boulevard (adjacent to the rear of the Safeway store) currently houses a Sprint antenna consisting of a 65 high single pole with three (3)four (4)foot Sprint panel antennas with associated masonry equipment enclosure. The applicant proposes to remove three existing panel antennas on the structure and install three new antennas. Ms. Ponton reviewed the details of the antenna modifications and recommended approval of the application as submitted. Vice-Chairperson Haydon opened the public hearing. The applicant's representative, Evan Terbrueggen was recognized and spoke briefly to the Commission. Vice-Chairperson Haydon closed the public hearing. A brief discussion was held by the Commission. A motion was'made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2012-16 approving the Conditional Use Permit for modification of an existing cellular antenna tower located at 6340 Commerce Boulevard. The motion passed with a 3-0-2. (Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Giudice were absent) Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. She reported that Government Code Section 65400 mandates that the planning agency of cities submit a annual report on the status of the General Plan and progress on its implementation to their legislative bodies, the Governor's Office of Planning and Research (OPR) and the Housing and Community Development (HCD) by April 1st of each year. The report must address the City's progress in its General Plan implementation, including the progress in meeting its share of regional housing needs. The intent of this requirement is to ensure that the General Plan directs all land use decisions and remains an effective guide for future development. Ms. Ponton noted that the information included is provided for compliance with the Government Code Requirements related to the provision of an annual report on the status of the Rohnert Park General Plan. Also included is the Supplement to Housing Element Progress Report, General Plan Amendments and the Housing Element Progress Report. Ms. Ponton reviewed in more detail the annual report on the status of the Rohnert Park General Plan for Calendar Year 2011 and stated that no action is necessary. The report will be forwarded to the City Council for review and submitted to the State Office of Planning and Research and the Department of Housing and Community Development. Commissioner Armstrong had question(s) regarding the trail from SSU to Crane Creek as identified in the CIP document. Commissioner Armstrong commented on public art displayed in other jurisdictions. Upcoming agenda items: Possible 6/14 meeting - Design Guidelines. Planning Commission Minutes There being no further business, Vice-Chairperson Haydon adjourned the meeting at 6:35 p.m.