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2011/05/26 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES ThursdaV, MaV 26,2011 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 Public Hearing- One year Renewal File No. PL2011-018 HirÍam Iill o nte si n o slS h e p p a rd Mullin RÍchter & Hampton Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Chairperson Armstrong leading the pledge. Present : (3) Commissioners: Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner Giudice, CommissionerAdams were present. Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon weren excused. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Secretary Suzie Azevedo were present. 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 Adams, seconded by Commissioner Giudice, the minutes of the April 28, 2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were absent). Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The applicant, Miriam Montesinos on behalf of Walmart is requesting a time extension of one-year for Site Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program. Because of pending litigation regarding the project, the applicant has been unable to act on the approvals granted in 2010 and is requesting that the City extend those approvals for an additional year and stay the running of those extended time limits until the conclusion of the litigation. Ms. Ponton recommended approval of the request. Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing. Tom Thunderhorse, 584 Alta Avenue, spoke in favor of the requested extension. The applicant, Miriam Montesinos was recognized and briefly addressed the Commission. closed the Planning Commission Minutes Sign Review File No. PL2011-0175R Lori Winter, Explore Creative General Plan Consisfency Finding After a brief discussion, a motion was may by Commssioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt Resolution No. 2011-11, approving a one year time extension for Site Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program for the Walmart Expansion located at4625 Redwood Drive, The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote (Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were absent) Ms. Ponton provided the staff report. She stated that North Bay Center recently received Site Plan and Architectural Review to renovate the exterior of the buildings located within the shopping center as well as construction of a new 2500 square foot commercial building. The resolution approving the renovation of the shopping center and the new commercial building included a condition of approval that a sign program be submitted for the center. The existing monument sign on the Commerce Boulevard frontage of the property is antiquated and the sign program will give the center an image commensurate with the new building façade and proposed roof treatment. Ms. Ponton reviewed the details of the submitted sign program including monument, directional, walland window signage and recommended approval as submitted. The applicant, LoriWinter/Explore Creative for NBC Partners, was recognized and spoke briefly. Commissioner Adams questioned the absence of any freeway signage in the sign program. The applicant responded that it was her understanding that would have to be applied for under separate application. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Giudice, to adopt Resolution No. 2011-10 approving the Sign Program for the North Bay Center as amended to include allowances for freeway oriented signage. The applicant to work with staff to incorporate freeway signage as appropriate. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote (Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were absent) Ms. Ponton stated that the Planning Commission is charged with the responsibility for ensuring that adopted plans are consistent with goals and policies of the General Plan. The Planning Commission at this time is asked to review the Capital lmprovement Program (Plan) for 2012-2016 to determine consistency with the adopted 2000 General Plan. The CIP is a document addressing the long{erm capital improvement needs of the City (i.e. public facilities, infrastructure improvements, and capitalequipment needs). Ms. Ponton briefly reviewed the draft CIP and recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2011-13, reporting to the City Councilthat the draft Five Year Capital lmprovement Program FY 2012-2016 is consistent with the Rohnert Park General Plan 2000. After a brief discussion, a motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Giudice to adopt Resolution No. 2011-13 finding the Draft Five- Year Capital lmprovement Program FY 2012-2016 is consistent with the Rohnert Park General Plan 2000. The motion passed with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were absent) Planning Commission Minutes PlannÍng Commission Workshop Planning 101 - Part I llatters from Commissioners Matters from Planning SÚaff Adjournment Workshop on the charge of the Planning Commission and Planning Commissioner roles was presented by Ms. Ponton. Ms. Ponton responded to questions from the Commission. Next meeting: June 9,2011 There being no further business, Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 7:57 p.m.