2011/04/28 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, April 28, 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 thê City Hall Council Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue, with Chairperson Armstrong presiding.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Declaration of
Abstentìon
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Use Permit
PL2010-013UP
Scoff Archini, Beyond
the Bat
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 Giudice,
CommissionerAdams and Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner
Borba 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.
Upon motion by CommissionerAdams, seconded by Commissioner Haydon, the
minutes of the March 24,2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with
a 3-0-1 vote. (Commissioner Giudice abstained, Commissioner Borba absent).
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The
applicant, Scott Archini, is proposing a year round, indoor amusement facility
providing quality indoor baseball training (batting cages) for the serious athlete
and amateur enthusiast. Ms. Ponton reviewed the applicant's proposal and
operationaldetails including parking, parking lot security and signage. Based on
the staff analysis and findings of her report, Ms. Ponton recommended that the
Planning Commission adopt Resolution No.2011-08, approving File No. PL2011-
013UP, Use Permit for indoor amusement center at 555 Rohnert Park
Expressway, as conditioned.
Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The applicant Scott Archini, was recognized, briefly spoke and answered
Commission questions.
Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
Use Permit
PL2OíI.OUP
KellyWarrender, Age oî
Aquariums
Matlers from
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
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Adjournment
A motion was may by Commssioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Giudice
to adopt Resolution No.2011-08, conditionally approving File No. PL2011-013UP.
The motion passed with a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Borba absent)
Ms. Ponton provided the staff report. She stated that the applicant, Age of
Aquariums, is proposing the retail of exotic pets, freshwater and saltwater tropical
fish, saltwater corals and invertebrates, non-venomous snakes, lizards and gekos.
Ms. Ponton reviewed the operational details of the proposed retail store and noted
that conditions have been added to safeguard patrons and pets. Conditions
include but are not limited to the following:
o The applicant shall not house or sell venomous snakes or other venomous
reptiles;o All exotic pets shall be securely housed within the confines of the building;o All handling of exotic pets by customers shall only be conducted under the
supervision of an employee or the store owner or manager.
Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Kelly Warrender, and staff members of the Age of Aquarium were
recognized and spoke briefly.
Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded
by Commissioner Haydon, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-09 approving a
Conditional Use Permit to allow an exotic pet store, subject to the findings and
conditions of approval. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote (Commissioner Borba
absent)
A brief discussion was held regarding amendments to the conditions of approval
for the freeway message center sign presented at the March 10,2011 Planning
Commission meeting. Ms. Ponton referred the Commission to letter dated April
15,2011 addressed to Clark Heist of N2 Holdings.
TBD
There being no further business, Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting
at 7:30 p.m.