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2010/01/14 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, January 14, 2O1O 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 Vice-Chairperson Nordin presiding. Call To Order Roll Call ElectÍon of Officers Declaration of Abstention Acknowledgement of Public NoticÍng Unscheduled Public Appearances Vice-Chairperson Nordin called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Vice-Chairperson Nordin leading the pledge. Present (4) Commissioners: Commissioner Nordin, Commissioner Armstrong, CommissionerAhanotu and Commissioner Nilson were present. Chairperson Borba was absent. Development Services Director, Darrin Jenkins, Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Recording Clerk Suzie Azevedo were present. Chairperson Borba arrived at the meeting at 7:06 p.m. A motion was made by CommissionerArmstrong nominating Commissioner Ahanotu to serve as Chairperson. The motion failed due to the lack of a second. A motion was made by Commissioner Nordin nominating Commissioner Borba to serve as Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner.Nilson and approved with a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Nilson nominated Commissioner Nordin to serve as Vice- Chairperson. The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Borba and approved with a 5-0 vote. Chairperson Borba acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. A motion was made by Gommissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commission Ahanotu to approve the lninutes of August27,2009 with the following correction, insert name of Commissioner who seconded motion under File No. PL2009- 022UP. No vote was taken, Recording Clerk to make necessary correction and bring back to next meeting for approval. Upon motion by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Ahanotu, Approval of MÍnutes the minutes of December 10, 2009 with a 5- Planning Commission Minutes 14,2010 Use Permit (Continued from 12-10- 09 meeting) File No. PL2009-025UP Werner lllase General Plan Conformity Finding File No. PL2009-030GP City of Rohnert Park Housing Element Update 2N7-2014 File No. PL2007-007GP City of Rohnert Park 0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, informed the Commission that the applicant, Werner Nase, submitted a letter dated December 14,2009 withdrawing his application from further consideration. Motion was made by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to acknowledge withdrawal of this item from further consideration. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, provided the staff report. She gave a brief description of the Southwest Boulevard Fire Station, subject of the requested conformity finding Ms. Ponton stated that State Law requires the City to submit to the Planning Commission any acquisition or disposition of real property to determine whether the "location, purpose or extent for which the acquisition/disposition is taking place is consistent with the General Plan. The Planning Commission is being asked to make the conformity finding at this time so as to allow the future sale of the property. She noted that no inconsistencies between a future sale of the site and the General Plan document have been found as future development projects will be designed and developed consistent with those policies and regulations or appropriate amendments will be sought through Planning Commission action. Ms. Ponton recommended adoption of Resolution No. 2009-29, making a finding of General Plan Conformity for the future sale of property located at 435 Southwest Boulevard. Several Commissioners questioned the purpose for selling the property. Ms. Ponton responded that the Planning Division was requested through the Redevelopment Agency to make the appropriate finding and that the Commissions role this evening was to evaluate if after considering all the facts that a General Plan Conformity Finding could be made for the future sale of the property. A brief discussion was held by staff and the Commission. A motion was made by CommissionerAhanotu, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2009-29 finding General Plan Conformity for the future sale of the property located at 435 Southwest Boulevard. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, presented the staff report. Ms. Ponton briefly outlined the status to date of the Update and noted that the General Plan Update Steering Committee conducted a public hearing on the proposed 2007-2014 Draft Housing Element on December 11, 2009 and concurred to forward the matter to the Planning Commission for recommendation of approval to the City Council. Ms. Ponton introduced Rajeev Bhatia of Dyett and Bhatia who provided a brief overview of the Housing Element and introduced Laura Machala who presented a power point presentation that included the following discussion points: o Housing Element Basics - (Housing Needs Assessment, RHNA and Special Needs, Land lnventory, Constraints, Program Accomplishments, Quantified Objectives Housing Goals, Policies and Programs. Housing Element Statuso Minor edits to the Housino Element to achieve certification Planning Commission Minutes 14.2010 Matters from Commissioners Matters lrom Planning Staff Adjournment A brief discussion was held between staff, the Commission and the Consultant. A motion was made by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Nilson to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2009-30, recommending City Councilapprovalof the Draft Negative Declaration and adoption of the 2007-1014 Housing Element Update (PL2007-007GP). The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Nordin had questions regarding land at the Northwest section of the City and its relation to the Community Separator. Development Services Director Jenkins wlll look into the matter and respond back to the Commission at the next meeting. Ms. Ponton reported on the following items:o Walmart - Tentatively scheduled for first meeting in Marcho Januarv 28, 2009 meeting will be cancelledo Specific Plan activity; brief update will be given at next meeting There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at 7:45 pm.