2012/06/14 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, June 14, 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
Vice -Chairperson Haydon called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Haydon leading the pledge.
Roll Call
Present: (3) Commissioners: Vice -Chairperson Haydon, Commissioner Giudice
and Commissioner Armstrong were present. Commissioner Borba and
Commissioner Adams were absent.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo
were present.
Declaration of
None.
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Vice -Chairperson Haydon acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this
Public Noticing
meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Unscheduled
None.
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Giudice,
the minutes of the May 24, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting were approved as
presented with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Borba
were absent).
Sign Review
Technical Staff Advisor, Norm Weisbrod, presented the staff report. The project
property, 440-490 City Center Drive, is a housing development with 8 commercial
File No. PL2012-020SR
spaces facing City Center Drive. Burbank Housing is proposing a sign program
for the benefit of the commercial tenants in the project. Mr. Weisbrod reviewed
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the specifics of the proposed program and recommended that based on the
Hoilan&Burbank
analysis and findings of the report, the Planning Commission adopt Resolution
Housing
No. 2012-17 approving a Sign Program for Burbank Housing Development,
subject to the findings and conditions of approval.
A brief discussion was held by the Commission and staff.
A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner
Giudice to adopt Resolution No. 2012-17 approving Sign Program for Burbank
Housing Development subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The
motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Adams and Commissioner
Borba were absent).
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Conditional Use Permit
Norm Weisbrod presented the staff report. The project property, 5704 Commerce
Boulevard, is developed with a 9500 square foot industrial/commercial building.
File No. PL2012-022UP
The applicant John Fenn, is proposing to occupy a vacant 1900 square foot space
within the building for the purpose of warehousing and selling craft beer on-line.
John T. Fenn/Beercraft
In order to sell beer on-line, the applicant is required by the ABC (Alcohol and
Beverage Control) to open a retail store selling craft beer. The front 1/3 of the
space will be devoted to the retail sales operation and the remaining space will be
offices, storage and shipping and receiving. Mr. Weisbrod recommended
Planning Commission of the application and proposal.
Vice -Chairperson Haydon opened the public hearing. John Fenn, the applicant,
was recognized and responded to Commission questions.
Vice -Chairperson Haydon closed the public hearing.
A brief discussion was held by the Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner
Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2012-18 approving the Conditional Use Permit
for warehousing, on-line sales and on-site retail sales of craft beer .The motion
passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Borba were
absent)
Design Guidelines
Ms. Ponton gave a brief background and introduced Roxanna Vargas and Trent
Review
Greenan. Ms. Ponton reported that City recently contracted with the architectural
firm of Vargas Green to prepare Design Guidelines for new development and
File No. PL2012-017
remodeling of existing development through the City. Staff has reviewed and
commented on several draft versions of the Guidelines and is now forwarding
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them to the Commission for its consideration and review.
Roxanna Vargas and Trent Greenan gave a power point presentation outlining
the proposed Design Guideline document. Discussion was held between the
architect, staff and the Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commission
Giudice, to adopt Resolution No. 2012-19 recommending to the City Council
approval of Design Guidelines for commercial, mixed-use and multi -family
buildings. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Borba and
Commissioner Adams were absent).
Matters from
None.
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
The June 28, 2012 meeting has been cancelled.
Staff
Adjournment
There being no further business, Vice -Chairperson Haydon adjourned the
meeting at 7:00 p.m.
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