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2011/06/23 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, June 23, 2O1'l 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 Site Plan and Architectural Review File No. PL2011-0235R John TranilHooters Restaurant (R.P. Wings L.P.) Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Commissioner Borba leading the pledge. Present : (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner Giudice Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were present. 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. None Upon motion by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Giudice, the minutes of the June 9, 2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with a 5-0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The applicant is requesting Site Plan and Architectural Review for a new sit down restaurant (Hooters) located at 6099 Redwood Drive. Ms. Ponton reviewed the operational details of the new restaurant and discussed the architectural changes proposed to the building that are typical of the Hooters brand and image. Key discussion points included: o Building exterior modifications. Signs. parking o Landscapingo Exterior Lighting. Refuse enclosure Ms. Ponton noted that the proposed restaurant is a permitted use at this location and the Planning Commission would be reviewing the application for site plan and architectural onlv. Ms. Ponton also stated that staff has been Planning Commission Minutes June23.2011 General PIan Conformity Finding- City of Rohnert Park Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) with the applicant regarding the color schematic for the metal roof and seam to stay more closely in concert with the surrounding area. The applicant has provided and proposed that the "Hooters orange" as originally submitted be changed to a Kynar 500 "terra cotta" color finish (color chips were provided to the Commission for review). Based on the findings of the report and discussions with the applicant, Ms. Ponton recommended that the Planning Commission, by motion adopt Resolution No. 2010-16 approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for Hooters Restaurant, subject to the findings and conditions including the change in color of the metal roof to Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 terra cotta. The applicant, John Traniwas recognized and addressed the Commission. Discussion was held between staff, the Commission and applicant and included the following discussion points: o Verification of Commission charge - Permitted use at this location - Reviewing for Site Plan and Architectural approval only;o Color change; applicant comfortable with change?;. Crosswalk to proposed additional parking; safety measure at crossing to alert oncoming traffic;o Current tenant relocation;o Elimination of LED trim. A motion was may by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt Resolution No. 2011-16, approving Site Plan and Architectural Review for Hooters Restaurant as presented and include modifications/additions as follows: 4. The standing seam metal roof on the front and south side of the building shall be Kynar 500/Hylar 5000 "terra cotta" in color as proposed and submitted at the June 23,2011 Planning Commission Meeting. 12. Signs shall be installed on-site directing customers for the restaurant and other store on the site to the additional parking area, details subject to staff approval. Staff to work with the applicant on appropriate safety measure to be installed at crossing from restaurant to additional parking area. 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 (PFFP) 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 noted that On January 27, 2011, the Planning Commission reviewed the draft update to the 2010 for conformity to the General Plan and adopted resolution recommending to the City Councilthat the draft 2010 PFFP conforms to the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020. Because the section on Sanitary Sewer System was not included in the 2010 draft, the item never came before the City Council. The 2011 Draft before the Planning commission now includes the section on Sewer S Ms. Ponton recommended that Matters îrom Commissíoners Matters from Planning Súaff Adjournment the Commission by motion adopt Resolution No. 2011-15 recommending to the City Council that the draft 2011 Public Facilities Finance Plan conforms to the Rohnert Park General Plan 2020. A brief discussion was held. A motion was made by Commission Adams, seconded by Commissioner Haydon to adopt Resolution No. 2011-15 approving findings for conformity of the 2011 Public Facilities Finance Plan (PFFP) with the City's General Plan 2020. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Discussion regarding meeting start time; Annual GP status report There being no further business, Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting at 7:50 p.m.