2011/01/27 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, Janua ry 27, 2O1 1
The Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a regular session commencing at 7:00
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue.
CallTo Order
Roll Call
Swearing in of Planning
Commissioners
Election of Officers to
the Planning
Commission
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Commissioner- elect Borba called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with Commissioner-elect Borba leading the pledge.
Present: Susan Adams, David Armstrong, John Borba, Gerard Guidice and
Susan Haydon were present.
Development Services Director, Darrin Jenkins, Planning and Building Manager,
Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo were present. Assistant City
Attorney, Ben Winig, was also in attendance.
Secretary, Suzie Azevedo administered the Oath of Office to all newly appointed
Commissioners (Adams, Armstrong, Borba, Giudice and Haydon).
Commissioner Borba nominated David Armstrong to serve as Chairperson. The
nomination was seconded by Commissioner Adams and approved with a 5-0
vote.
Commissioner Giudice nominated Susan Adams to serve as Vice-Chairperson.
The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Haydon and approved with a 5-0
vote.
Chairperson Armstrong nominated Suzie Azevedo to serve as Secretary. The
nomination was seconded by Commissioner Adams and approved with a 5-0
vote.
None.
Chairperson Armstrong acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting
in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
None.
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Giudice
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting of December 9, 2010. City
Assistant City Attorney, Ben Winig, informed the Commission that because only
two current Commissioners were present at the December 9,2010, it would be
appropriate to designate a newly appointed Commissioner to review the meeting
Approval of Minutes
tape and minutes and return to the next Planning Commission so that a
Planning Commission Minutes
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Use Permit
PL2010-079UP
Rene G.
Sílvesfre/Signall
Sysúems
General Plan Conformity
Finding - City of
Rohnert Park Public
Facilities Finance Plan
(PFFP)
Presentation by
Assísúanf City Attorney
on the Ralph M. Brown
Act
vote can be reached. The Commission designated Commissioner Giudice to
review the meeting tape of the December 9,2010 Planning Commission meeting.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The
applicant, Signall Systems on behalf of Rugworks located at 5879 Commerce
Boulevard, is proposing to place a freeway oriented wall sign on the rear of the
building with the name "Rugworks" and words "floor coverings" under the name.
Ms. Ponton reviewed the proposed dimensions and color schematic and informed
the Commission that per Section 17.27.080 (E) of the zoning code, the area,
height and illumination of freeway oriented signage is determined by the
Condition Use approval process. Ms. Ponton stated that based on staff analysis
and consideration of the existing signage, staff recommends that the Planning
Commission approve the installation of the freeway oriented sign subject to the
findings and conditions of approval.
Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The owner of Rugworks, Craig Ross, was recognized and briefly addressed the
Commission.
Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded
by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2011-01 approving a Conditional
Use Permit to allow a freeway oriented sign, subject to the findings and conditions
of approval. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Ms. Ponton reviewed the contents of the staff report. She stated that the City's
Public Facilities Finance Plan is a comprehensive program for managing the cost
of constructing capitalfacilities required to support new development. The PFFP
implements the City's General Plan policies that calls for new development to pay
a "fair share" of the costs of improvements required to serve new development.
Ms. Ponton stated that the draft PFFP has been reviewed for consistency with the
goals and policies of the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020 and has been found be
consistent. Ms. Ponton recommended that the Commission by motion adopt
Resolution No. 2011-02 recommending to the City Council that the draft 2010
Public Facilities Finance Plan conforms to the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020.
Deputy City Engineer, Pat Barnes was recognized, and briefly addressed the
Commission.
A brief discussion was held by the Commission by the Commission and staff.
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Adams
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-02 recommending to the City Council that the draft
2010 Public Facilities Finance Plan conforms to the Rohnert Park General Plan
2020. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Assistant City Attorney, Ben Winig, gave a presentation on the Ralph M. Brown
Act. Topics of discussion included:
. The Brown Act and how it of Covered Bodies
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Matters from
CommÍssioners
Matters from Planning
Sfaff
Adjournment
o Who is covered?o Who is not covered?. Types of Meetingso Meeting Locationo Meeting Agenda Requirements. Public Commento Notice Requirements; Regular Meetingso Special Meetingso Emergency Meetings. Closed Sessions. Email and the Brown Acto Violations of the Brown Acto Conflict of lnteresto Public Reform Act
None.
Ms. Ponton commented on the following:
o Packet distribution - delivered Wednesday week prior to meeting; any
additional items delivered on Friday;o Next meeting: Overview and Update of development projects;o Upcoming meeting: SmartGrowth principles; informational workshops-
regional issues updates.
There being no fuñher business, Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting
at 7:58 p,m.
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