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2010/10/14 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, October 1 4,2010 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 Borba presiding. Call To Order Roll Call Declaration of Abstention Acknowledgement of Public Noticing Unscheduled Public Appearances Approval of Minutes Design Review PL2010-0535R Súeve SteÍnberg/PacÍfic Sígns and Lighting Use Permit PL2010-063UP Chairperson Borba called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Chairperson Borba leading the pledge. Fro¡¡nt (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Borba, Commissioner Armstrong, Commissioner Ahanotu Commissioner Nilson and Commissioner Nordin were present. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Recording Clerk Suzie Azevedo were present. Chairperson Borba acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. Upon motion by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Nilson, the minutes of the July 22,2010, meeting were approved as presented with a 5-0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton reviewed the contents of the staff report. The applicant, Steve Steinberg, proposes a Master Sign Program for Nazareth Vineyards, a 7 unit live work project with accessory office space on the ground floor. Discussion was held on the details of the program as submitted. Commissioner Armstrong noted an error in the sign criteria with regard to glazing, should read 20o/o instead of 25o/o. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Nordin to adopt Resolution No. 2010-26 approving a Sign Program for Nazareth Vineyard, subject to the conditions of approval and correction as noted. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. The applicant requests a Conditional Use permit for a vehicle repair shop in an existing industrial tenant space located at 5180 Commerce Boulevard. Ms. Ponton reported that on August 27, 2009, the Planning Commission approved planning application No. PL2009-022UP foran auto bod at this same location on Commerce Boulevard. The Planning Commission Minutes October 14.2010 Robert MoorelRobert Moore Architect Use Permít PL2010-061UP Darlene FollansbeelEndless Summer Salon tnat þroposalwas issued a building permit and began construction of improvements but never completed the project. The use permit approval has since expired. G&C Auto Body has applied for Conditional Use Permit approval to proceed with tenant improvements to convert the existing building into an auto body shop similar to the previous proposal. Ms. Ponton reviewed the vehicle repair business operation and noted Section 17.07.020GG Vehicle Repair/Body Shops of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code which has been included as a condition of approval in Resolution 2010-25. Ms. Ponton recommended approval of File PL2010-063UP, as conditioned. Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. Key discussion points included the following: o Signageo Drop off of vehicles/entry to site after hourso Exterior modifications to existing buildingo Wastewater Gene Crozat, owner of G&C auto body and his son Shawn were recognized and briefly addressed the Commission. Chairperson Borba closed the public hearing. Further discussion was held. The Commission requested that staff provide signage and exterior modification details at a future meeting and when building permit has been applied for. A motion was made Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Nordin to adopt Resolution No. 2010-25, approving File No. PL2010-063UP, with addition of the following condition: Applicant to provide auto door opener for Commerce Boulevard gate and northern interior gate for drop off. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. She stated that the applicant, Endless Summer Salon, is requesting to add massage therapy in a small room of the existing beauty and tanning salon. Ms. Ponton outlined the operational details and answered questions from the Commission. Ms. Ponton recommended approval of the application, as conditioned. Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. Darlene Follansbee was recognized and briefly addressed the Commission. Aaron Locks, University of Sports, spoke in favor of the applicant. Chairperson Borba closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Nilson, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Planning Commission Resolution2010-27, approving File No. PL2O10-061UP, to allow massage therapy in endless Summer Salon at 1728 E. CotatiAvenue. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote. Commissioner Ahanotu announced his abstention from discussion of this itemDesign Review and left the chambers. Planning Commission Minutes 14.2010 File No. PL 2010-05tSR Colin Russell/Russell Architects Ms. ponton reviewed the contents of the staff report. ln 2007, Site Plan and Architectural approval was received for the renovation of the existing buildings and a new pad building with an area of 3500 square at North Bay Centre (6335 Commerce Blvd.). The proposalwas renewed in January 2009, but construction never took place and the approval has now expired. The applicant's current proposal is for the following: o 24 Hour Fitness will occupy the 42,421square foot space that was formerly Rite Aid.r A new 2,500 square foot commercial building will be constructed in the parking lot.o The exterior of all of the buildings on the shopping center site will be upgraded including replacing the wood shingle mansard roof with a Standing seam metal roof system and all the buildings will be painted a new color scheme.o A new archway treatment will be placed over the main entry to 24 Hour Fitness and Grocery Outlet.o The existing landscaping on the site will be refurbished and missing or damaged landscaping will be replaced. New landscaping will be placed around the new commercial building and a landscape planter will be provided in the parking lot in front of the south building. o The roof over the 24 Hour Fitness basketball court will result in the raising of the roof over that portion of the floor area. That will be evident from the south, north and east side of the building but not from the Commerce Boulevard frontage of the property. o The swimming pool for 24 Hour Fitness will be placed in the former outdoor nursery area of Rite Aid. This is a roofed area with a masonry wall with decorative metal grating on top of the wall. The pool will be visible when looking through the decorative screen. o A new entry treatment will be constructed over the main entry to 24Hour Fitness. lt will clearly identify the main entry to the health studio and will have a sign saying 24 Fitness. The main entry to Grocery Outlet will receive the same entry treatment and a place for a new identification sign. Key discussion points included the following: o Traffico Securityo Architecturallmprovementso Clarification that public hearing not requiredo parking Zack Mately, W-Trans, was present and provided a brief overview of the traffic analysis commissioned for the 24 hour Fitness and new pad building additions. Colin Russell, Architect, was recognized and responded to the Commission questions. Aaron Locks, University of Sports, voiced concern regarding the following: o parking o Traffic Planning Commission Minutes October 14.2010 Matters from CommissÍoners Matters from Planning Súaff Adjournment o Oversaturation of the market Paul Maytarina,24 Century Health Club also addressed traffic impacts and the number of health clubs already existing in the Rohnert Park area. Representatives of 24 Hour Fitness, Mike Karasik and Tom Thoreson were also present and responded to inquiries and questions from the Commission. Further discussion was held between staff, the Commission and applicant. The Commission requested that staff provide language in the conditions of approval that all structures including the existing north and south buildings shall be renovated with paint, roofing and architecturalfeatures consistent with the renovation of the westerly building. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Nordin to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-28 approving Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow renovation of North Bay Centre including 24 Hour Fitness and a new 2500 square foot commercial pad building at 6335 Commerce Boulevard. The motion passed with a 4-0-1 vote. (AYES: Borba, Nilson, Nordin, Armstrong; NOES: 0, ABSTAIN: Ahanotu) None. Due to the Veteran's Day and Thanksgiving Day holiday, a special meeting will be scheduled for items currently pending. Commissioners will be notified of the date and time. Staff will also be conducting workshop on Smart Code as adopted by the Sonoma Mountain Village project at a future meeting. There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at 8:52 p.m.