2010/12/09 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
Thursday, December 9, 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 Chairperson Borba presiding.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Use Permit
PL2010-072UP
lsidor Diaz Velasio,
Tonayan Mexican
Restaurant
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, Commissíoner Armstrong,
Commissioner Ahanotu Commissioner Nilson and Commissioner Nordin were
present.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton and Recording Clerk, Suzie
Azevedo were present.
None.
Chairperson Borba acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Angela Hart was recognized and spoke about RohnertParkPatch, an on-line,
community-specific news and information newspaper dedicated to providing
comprehensive and trusted local coverage for individualtowns and communities.
Website for access is rohnertparkpatch.com.
Upon motion by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong,
the minutes of the November 16,2010 special 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, Tonayan Mexican Restaurant, is requesting a
Conditional Use Permit to allow the serving of mixed drinks and Karaoke
entertainment. Ms. Ponton reviewed current and proposed operational details
(i.e. hours of operation, parking and staffing) and noted that request is limited to
Karaoke only. ln the event the applicant seeks to include other types of
entertainment such as live bands, DJ's, dancing etc., the applicant shall return to
the Planning Commission to request an amendment to the permit. Ms. Ponton
recommended that the Planning Commission adopt Resolution No. 2010-42
approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow karaoke to be offered as
entertainment and the serving of mixed drinks in the restaurant, subject to the
findings and conditions of approval.
Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. The applicant and the applicant's
were nized. There beinq no further comment. C
Planning Commission Minutes
December 9,2010
Matters from
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
Borba closed the public hearing.
A brief discussion was held by staff and the Commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner
Ahanotu to adopt Resolution No. 2010-42 approving a Conditional Use Permit to
allow karaoke to.be offered as entertainment and the serving of mixed drinks in
the Tonayan Mexican Restaurant, subject to the findíngs and conditions of
approval. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote.
Chairperson Borba presented Councilmember-elect Ahanotu with Certificate of
Appreciation for his tenure on the City of Rohnert Planning Commission.
Commissioner Armstrong reported on the Sonoma State University Planning
seminar he attended.
There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at
7:30 p.m.