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2010/11/16 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES Tuesday, November 16, 2010 The Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a SPECIAL 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 AbstentÍon Acknowledgement of Public Noticing Unscheduled Public Appearances Approval of Minutes One-year Extension of Site Plan and Architectural Review PL2010-069 Larry Kl u gl Ra u sc hen bac h/M ar velli, Becker Architects Chairperson Borba called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Chairperson Borba leading the pledge. Present (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Borba, Commissioner Armstrong, Commissioner Ahanotu Commissioner Nilson and Commissioner Nordin were present. Development Services Director, Darrin Jenkins, Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Recording Clerk Suzle Azevedo were present. Tom Jex, Assistant City Attorney and Cathy Spence Wells of North Folk Associates were also None. 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 Nilson, seconded by Commissioner Nordin, the minutes of the October 14,2010 meeting were approved as presented with a 5-0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton presented the staff report. She stated that the applicant applied for and obtained Site Plan and Architectural approvalfor a 5200 square foot commercial building in December of 2006. In October of 2007, the applicant obtained a demo permit in keeping with the one year expiration time frame. Due to the downturn in the retail market a request to extend the approvalto commence construction was applied for and granted in December 2009. Given the current economic climate, the applicant is requesting an additional year to secure tenants and begin construction on the project. Ms. Ponton recommended that the requested one year extension be granted with a new expiration date set for November 16,2011. Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. There being no further comment, the public hearing was closed. General PIan Amendment PL2010-059GPA City of Rohne¡t Park General Plan AmendmenAHR/ Specific Plan PL2003-0315P Ken BlackmanlRedwood Equities Matters from Commissioners Matters from Planning Súaff A motion was made by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to approve a one-year extension of Site Plan and Architectural Review for a new commercial building located at6277 Commerce Boulevard. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. In 2006, the City adopted an updated Public Facilities Financing Plan (PFFP), which outlines a comprehensive strategy for managing the costs of capitalfacilities, maintenance and services that are impacted by new development. The projects contained in the PFFP were based on the City's General Plan. As part of the 2010 Update to the PFFP, the need for three projects has come into question: Extension of Seed Farm Drive, between Rohnert Park Expressway and Enterprise Drive, the widening of Commerce Boulevard between Enterprise Drive and southwest Boulevard and the widening of Golf Course Drive from Fairway to Country Club. Ms. Ponton stated that staff commissioned two specific traffic studies to study these roadway segments. Based on the analysis of future traffic volumes and circulation patterns, it was determined that acceptable LOS will be maintained without construction of these improvements. Staff is recommending adoption of Resolution Nos. 201040 and 201041, recommending to the City Council approval of the Negative Declaration and amendments to the Transportation Element of the General Plan to eliminate the planned improvements as outlined above. Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. There being no further comment, Chairperson Borba closed the public hearing. A brief discussion was held between staff and the Commission. Key points included: Smart Train impact, Wilfred Dowdell development. A motion was made Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2010-40, recommending to the City Council approval of the Negative Declaration. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. A motion was made by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, to adopt Resolution No. 2010-41, recommending approval to the City Council for amendments to the Transportation Element of the General Plan. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. See attached submittal by Katy Leonard, C.S.R. No. 11599, for complete transcript of the Public Hearing for the Southeast Specific Plan project. Councilmember-elect Amy Ahanotu addressed the Commission and staff. Staff informed the Commission of the upcoming Planning seminar at Sonoma State Uni Planning Commission Minutes AQjournment There being nofurther business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at 9:20 p.m.