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2011/02/10 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, Febru ary 10, 2011 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, with Chairperson Armstrong presiding. Call To Order Roll Call Declaration of Abstention Acknowledgement of Public Noticing Unscheduled Public Appearances Approval of Minutes Use Permit PL2011-003UP Shawn JameslBrother Built Cycles Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Commissioner Giudice leading the pledge. Present : (4) Commissioners: Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner Borba, Commissioner Guidice and Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner Adams was excused. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo were present. None. Chairperson Armstrong acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. Quinn Conklin, RohnertParkPatch, an on-line, community specific news and information newspaper was recognized and spoke briefly. Upon motion by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Borba, the minutes of the December 9, 2010 regular meeting were approved as presented with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Adams was excused). Upon motion by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner Giudice, the minutes of the January 27,2011 regular meeting were approved with a 4-0 vote with the following correction: "Chairperson Armstrong" acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting. (CommissionerAdams was excused). Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The applicant, Brother Built Cycles, is proposing a full service motorcycle repair shop in an existing industrial building at 635 Martin Avenue, Suite 2. Ms. Ponton reviewed the operational details of the proposed motorcycle shop and noted that any road testing of serviced motorcycles would be conducted on Rohnert Park Expressway, Martin Avenue, Labath Avenue, Business Park Drive, Stony Point Road and Highway 101. Ms. Ponton stated that based on staff analysis, staff recommends that the Planning Commission approve the proposed motorcycle repair shop, subject to the findings and conditions of approval in Resolution 2011- 04. Planning Commission Minutes Use Permit PL2011-005UP Terri crews/Sonoma County martial A¡ts Center Development Projects Update Malters from Commissioners Matters from Planning Sfaff The owner(s) of Brother Built Motorcycles, Brandon and Shawn James, were recognized and briefly addressed the Commission. Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2011-04 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a motorcycle repair shop in an existing industrial building located at 635 Martin Avenue. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Adams was excused) Ms. Ponton reviewed the contents of the staff report. She stated that the applicant proposes moving the martial arts studio from its present location at5677 Redwood Drive to a new location within the city at 10 Enterprise Drive. The studio gives instruction in severaltypes of karate/kick boxing. Ms. Ponton reviewed the operational specifics of the martial arts studio and stated that based on the analysis and findings, staff recommends that the Planning Commission, by motion adopt Resolution No. 2011-03 approving a Conditional use Permit to allow a martial arts studio, subject to the finds and conditions of approval. Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing. Teri Crews, Sonoma County MartialArts Studio, was recognized and spoke briefly to the Commission. Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing. A brief discussion was held by the Commission by the Commission and staff. A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner Borba to adopt Resolution No. 2011-03 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a martial arts studio, subject to the findings and conditions of approval. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Adams was excused) Ms. Ponton updated the Commission on the status of Development projects within the City. The presentation included status of the following Specific Plans/Planned Developments: o Northeast Specific Plan. Sonoma Mountain Villageo University Districto Southeast Specific Plano Wilfred Dowdello Stadium Lando Northwest Specific Plan None. Ms. Ponton commented on the following: I Planning Commission Minutes Adjoumment o Sonoma State presentation to the community, Thursday, February 17, 2011, City Hall Gouncil Chambers. @r business, Ohairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m.