2011/06/23 Planning Commission Resolution (3)PC RESOLUTION NO. 201 1.17
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM SUPPLEMENT FOR NORTH
BAY CENTER LOCATED AT 6335 COMMERCE BOULEVARI)
(APN 143-0s1-073)
FILE NO. PL 2011.017SR SUPPLEMENT
\ryHEREAS, the applicant, Lori Winter, Explore Creative, has submitted a supplement to
the application for the review of the Supplemental Sign Program for the shopping center located
at 6335 Commerce Boulevard (APNl43-051-073);
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL201l-0l7SR Supplement was processed in the
time and manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on June 23,2011, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at which
time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposal; and
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission of the City
of Rohnert Park does resolve, determine and order as follows:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the signage proposed in
application PL20l1-0l7SR Supplement makes the following frndings; to wit:
1. That the proposed locations of the signs are in accordance with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the sign is located;
The proposed modification to the approved sign program for North Bay Center shopping
center is compatible with the previously approved sign program for the shopping center.
2. That the proposed locatíons of the signs and the conditions under which the sígns would
be operated and maintaíned will not be detrímental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
The proposed location of the freeway oriented signs facing Highway 101 will continue to
maintain the public's health, safety and welfare. The work will be completed with the
appropriate permits. All signs will be attractive and present an orderly appearance in
accordance with the regulations and standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed signage is in substantial conformence with the provisions of the Zoning
Ordinance.
The signage is appropriately sized, located, and designed based on the scale of the
building. The proposed locations of the signs are in accordance with the Zoning
Ordinance and purpose of the C-R Regional Commercial Zoning District in which the
signs are located.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section
1531 1 Class I I (a) On-premise signs.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve the applicant's request for a Sign Program for the building located at 6335 Commerce
Boulevard File No. PL20l1-0l7SR Supplement (APN: 143-051-073), subject to the following
conditions of approval :
1. Expiration of Approval - Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, a Sign
Program Supplement approval shall expire one year from its date of issuance unless the sign
or at least one sign in an approved Sign Program has been installed in accordance with the
conditions of approval. Prior to expiration, the applicant may apply for an extension of up to
one additional year. The extension shall be reviewed by the review authority that acted on
the original request.
Conformance - All improvements shall be in conformance with the approved North Bay
Center Sign Program Supplement plans that are date stamped received by the City of Rohnert
Park June 23,2011 and the Supplement to the Sign Program approved on June 23,2011.
2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency Plans - All improvements shall
comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any
other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies.
3. Permits - The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert
Park Building and Development Services Departments prior to installation of the signs.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said action shall not be deemed final until the
appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be 10 working days from the date of
said action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing
there are no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 23ñ day of June, 2011, by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
JAYES: I NOES:
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ABSENT: I ABSTAIN: