2011/08/11 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, August 11, 201'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 NotÍcìng
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Use Permít
PL2011-026UP
Jason Osborne/Crown
Castle-Verizon
Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with Commissioner Armstrong leading the pledge.
Prcsont : (4) Commissioners: Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner Giudice,
Commissioner Borba and Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner
Adams 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.
None
Upon motion by Commissioner Giudice, seconded by Commissioner Haydon, the
minutes of the July 14, 2011 regular meeting were approved as presented with a
4-0 vote.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report.
Subject site is located at 5850 Labath Avenue. The property has private access
driveway from the end of Carlson Court serving this site and the adjacent KRCB
television station facilities. The site has been used as a cell phone antenna site
since 1986. There is presently a 100 foot high lattice tower on the site with three
sectors containing the Verizon cellular antennas. The proposal is to replace eight
(8) existing antennas and add one new antenna for a total of nine (9) antennas.
Ms. Ponton stated that the proposed modifications to the existing antenna tower
structure is considered a major change to a facility subject to Conditional Use
approval. Ms. Ponton reviewed the specifics of the proposed modifications and
recommended that the Planning Commission, by motion, adopt Resolution No.
2011-18 approving a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural
Review to allow modifications to an existing cellular antenna, subject to the
findings and conditions of approval.
A brief discussion was held. Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
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Tamara Grose/Classíc
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Jeremy and Debra
Taylor/Kuk Sool Won of
Rohnert Park
Rosemary Burn, representing Crown Castle/Verizon was recognized and spoke
briefly.
Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner
Gíudice to adopt Resolution No. 201 1-18 approving a Conditional Use Permit and
Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow modifications to an existing cellular
antenna tower located at 5850 Labath Avenue, subject to the findings and
conditions of approval. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner
Adams was absent).
Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. She reported that the applicant, Tamara
Grose, currently operates a dance studio at the Ray Miller Center in Cotati. ïhe
studio's present location is not large enough and is only available four (4) days a
week. Ms. Grose is proposing to relocate the dance studio to a vacant space in a
commercial building located at6445 Redwood Dr. Ms. Ponton reviewed the
operational and site details of the proposed dance studio and recommended that
based on the findings of the report that the Planning Commission, by motion,
adopt Resolution No. 201 1-19 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a
dance studio at6445 Redwood Dr., subject to the findings and conditions of
approval.
Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
There being no comment, Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Haydon, seconded by Commissioner
Giudice to adopt Resolution No. 201 1-19 approving a Conditional Use Permit to
allow a dance studio at6445 Redwood Dr., subject to the findings and conditions
of approval. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Adams was
absent).
Ms. Ponton reviewed the staff report. The applicant, Jeremy and Debra Taylor,
propose to relocate a martial arts studio, Kuk SoolWon of Rohnert Park, from
Rohnert Park Gymnasium, 320 Professional Center Drive to a building across the
cul-de-sac at 351 Professional Center Drive. Ms. Ponton reported on the hours
of operation, parking needs and tenant improvements proposed to accommodate
the martial arts studio. Based on the analysis and findings of the report, Ms.
Ponton recommended the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2011-20,
approving a Conditional Use Permit for a martial arts studio, subject to the
findings and conditions of approval.
Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Jeremy Taylor, was recognized and spoke briefly.
Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Borba, seconded by Commissioner Giudice
to adopt Resolution No. 2011-20, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a martial
arts studio located at 351 Professional Center Drive, Suite 150. The motion
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passed with a 4-0 vote. (Commissioner Adams was
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AdJournment
fron Planning Next meeting: The August 25,2011 meeting has been
There being no further business, Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the meeting
at 7:25 p.m.