2011/03/24 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
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Thursday, March 24, 201 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, with Chairperson Armstrong presiding.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of MÍnutes
Use Permit
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Bryce Pattison, Royal
Petroleum Company
Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with Commissioner Borba leading the pledge.
Present : (4) Commissioners: Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner Borba,
Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner
Giudice was excused.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Sonia Espino 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.
Upon motion by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner Borba, the
minutes of the March 10,2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with
a 3-0-1 vote. (Commissioner Adams abstained, Commissioner Giudice excused).
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The
applicant, Royal Petroleum Company is proposing to re-open an abandoned Shell
gas station and convenience store/drive-thru car wash with a Union 76 brand gas
station andT-11 convenience store. The convenience store would be expanded
into the area of the building that formerly contained the car wash and all other site
conditions would remain the same. Ms. Ponton reviewed in more detailthe
operational and site details of the proposal which included the following:
o Applicant's proposalo Site Conditions and lmprovementso Signageo Landscaping. Parking and Parking Lot Securityo Staff Analysis
Based on the analysis and findings of the report, Ms. Ponton recommended that
the Gommission Resolution No. 2011-07
Resolution of Denial
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Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow the reuse
of the gas station site with an expanded convenience store, subject to the findings
and conditions of approval.
A brief discussion was held. Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The applicant was recognized and spoke briefly to the Commission. Discussion
was held and the following key points were raised:
o Does business plan include electric recharging station? Per the applicant,
not at this time, but possible in futureo Restrooms; number and type provided - unisex/staffo Entrance on Golf Courseo Hours of Operation-2417
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. 2011-07 approving File No.
PL2011-012SRYUP, Use Permit-Site Plan and Architectural Review for a Union 76
gas station andT-11 convenience store at 5060 Redwood Dr. The motion passed
with a 4-0-1. (Commissioner Giudice excused) (The applicant to work with staff
on the number and type of restrooms to be provided)
Ms. Ponton briefly updated the Commission on the status of this item. She stated
that at the March 10,2011 meetlng, the Planning Commission voted to deny a
Conditional Use Permit for a tobacco store located at 540 Raley's Towne Center.
The Resolution of denial is before the Commission for approval.
A brief discussion was held.
A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner
Borba to approve Resolution No. 2011-06, denying File No. PL2011-08UP:
Conditional Use Permit for Tobacco Store, 540 Raley's Towne Centre, No. 23.
The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote (Commissioner Adams abstained,
Commissioner Giudice excused).
Chairperson Adams spoke and provided informational items to the Commission
regarding the status and findings of the City sewer stakeholder group.
Next meeting: TBD
Ms. Ponton updated the Commission on specific plan project status and other
long range planning activity.
There being no further business, Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting
at 7:45 p.m.
Adjournment
Planning Commission Minutes
March 24,2011
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