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2011/06/09 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Thursday, June 9,2011 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 File No. PL2011-020UP Jeff Schach/Brain Freeze Yogurt 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 CommissionerAdams, Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were present. 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. None Upon motion by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Giudice, the minutes of the May 26, 2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with a 3-0-2 vote. (Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon abstained). Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. The applicant, Jeff Schach, is requesting a Conditional Use Permit to allow an outdoor cinema on an undeveloped .85 acre parcel located at 6 Padre Parkway. Ms. Ponton reviewed the operational details of the proposed summer night cinema series which included, but was not limited, to the following: o Friday evenings from approximately 8:30 p.m. 10:00 p.m. or shortly thereafter;o Dates: 2 showings in the month of July, one each in the months of August and September;o Parking for 50 cars proposed in two rows; seating area for up to 200 people;o 15 x 25 foot lnflatable screen; screen and projector powered by whisper quiet generator;. 2 signs, maximum 24 square feet each. Planning Commission Minutes June 9,2011 Ms. Ponton addressed concerns regarding no¡se, refuse and dust and dirt tracked onto city streets and noted that conditions of approval have been added to minimize impacts to the surrounding area. Based on findings in the report, Ms. Ponton recommended approval of the Resolution 2011-14, conditionally approving the use permit for 4 outdoor summer cinemas at 6 Padre Parkway. A brief discussion was held by the Commission and staff. Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing. The applicant, Jeff Schach, Brain Freeze Yogurt was recognized. Mr. Schach spoke to the specifics of the cinema series and responded to comments and questions from the Commission. Wallace Trujillo, Centreville Homeowners Association President, spoke briefly regarding minor concerns (disposal of garbage, traffic) and expressed overall support of the project. Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing. Discussion was held between staff and the Commission. Key points included: o Location - Closer proximity to Farmers Market?. Signage - Duration to be displayed.o Hay bales - Removal after each event vs. remaining in place throughout.o Disposal of garbage. A motion was may by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Haydon to adopt Resolution No. 201 1-14, approving a conditional use permit for outdoor summer cinema subject to conditions as presented and modifications/additions as follows: 4. The applicant shall provide refuse containers for use by cinema patrons. They shall be installed and removed the same day as the cinema. At no time shall the refuge containers located at the Centreville common area be utilized for the Summer Cinema events. 6. The applicant may place two (2) 24 square foot signs on the subject property. The signs may be allowed two (2) weeks prior to the event as shown and approved on the submitted site plan and shall be rcmoved the day immediately following the September cinema event (October 1,20111. 10. The applicant shall provide an FM sound system that will permit vehicles to receive the movie sound on their vehicles FM radios. Patrons in vehicles shall be informed that the operation of the car motor is not allowed throughout the cinema showing. Vehicle patrons shall utilize the auxiliary position on the vehicles electric system to power the FM radio. 6. All activity on the site shall cease by removed after each show. The hay 10:30 p.m. and allequipment shall be bales mey remain in place throughout the summer cinema event and shall be removed the Matters from Commissioners Itlatters from Planni ng Staff Adjournment immediately following the september cinema even@ 18. At any time should the applicant desire to retocate the Summer Cinema event to a location in closer proximity to the Farmers llflarket, no formal Planning commission review is necessary, however, approvats shall be obtained from the Gity through the Parks and Recreation Department The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Nextmeeting:PublicFacilitiesFinancePlanconsistencyf@ Architectural Review There being no further business, Chairperson Armstr@ at 8:30 p.m.