2012/09/13 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, September'|3, 20'|-2
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 Adams presiding.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Conditional Use Permit
File No. PL2012-027UP
Tom Warner/Agentfor
AT&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.
Prer¡nt: (4) Commissioners: Chairperson Adams, Commissioner Haydon,
Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Armstrong were present.
Commissioner Giudice was 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.
Upon motion by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Borba,
the minutes of the July 26, 2012 Planning Commission Meeting were approved as
presented with a 4-0-1 vote. (Commissioner Giudice was absent).
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report.
Subject site is located at 5850 Labath Avenue. The property has private access
driveway from the end of Carlson Court serving this site and the adjacent KRCB
television station facilities. The site has been used as a cell phone antenna site
since 1986. There is presently a 100 foot high lattice tower on the site with three
sectors containing AT&T and Verizon cellular antennas. The proposal is to
replace three (3)existing flat panel antennas and upgrade of accessory wire-line
radio components in the enclosure including the installation of a second GPS
antenna. Ms. Ponton reviewed the specifics of the proposed modifications and
recommended that the Planning Commission, by motion, adopt Resolution No.
2011-23 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow modifications to an existing
cellular antenna, subject to the fíndings and conditions of approval.
A brief discussion was held by the Commission and staff.
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
Planning Commission Minutes
September 13,2012
Matters from
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
The applicant, Tom Swarner was recognized.
Chairperson Adams closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to adopt Resolution No.2012-23 approving Conditional Use Permit to allow
modifications to an existing cellular antenna tower located at 5850 Labath
Avenue, subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed
with a 4-0-1 vote (Commissioner Giudice was absent).
Commissioner Adams recognized the contribution and efforts of Commissioner
Armstrong related to the new City of Rohnert Park entry sign on Commerce
Boulevard.
Next meeting: Walgreens
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
6:15 p.m.