2010/02/11 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, February 11, 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 Chairperson Borba called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with Chairperson Borba leading the pledge.
Roll Call Present (4) Commissioners: Chairperson Borba, Commissioner Armstrong,
Commissioner Ahanotu and Commissioner Nilson were present. Commissioner
Nordin was excused.
Development Services Director, Darrin Jenkins, Planning and Building Manager,
Marilyn Ponton and Recording Clerk Suzie Azevedo were present.
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Chairperson Borba acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Nilson,
the minutes of the August 27 ,2009 meeting were approved with a 4-0 vote.
Upon motion by Commissioner Nilson, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong,
the minutes of the January 14,2010 meeting were approved as presented with a
4-0 vote.
Use Permit
File No. PL2009-036UP
Ron CupplDC Power
Community Development Assistant, Suzie Azevedo, presented the staff report.
She stated that the requested action was for a Conditional Use Permit to allow the
installation of an exterior racking system at an existing warehouse facility located
at 1200 Valley House Drive. The applicant, DC Power, is a full service solar
materials products company which currently occupies Building 3 as shown on the
site plan submitted. Ms. Azevedo stated that the requested use permit would
allow for the storage and handling of materials that are too large to be stored
within the existing warehouse and that which need to be easily accessible by
forklift for loading and unloading purposes. Ms. Azevedo noted that a brief
background related to the site was provided in the staff report and as reported
there is currently entitlement applications in the process for a new pedestrian
oriented/mixed use community at this location. The proposed exterior racking
installation meets and is consistent with the industrial land use
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Sígn Program
File No. PL2009-0355R
Rene G, Sflvesúe/Signall
Sysúems
Development Project
Update
@ándinstaff'sopinionwouldbeconsistentwiththeplanned
futurê development of the Sonoma Mountain Village Community. She further
noted that details regarding the placement and logistics of the installation were
provided in the staff report. From a visual standpoint, the placement of the
racking system at this location would obscure the unit from the outside travel road
and neighboring tenants and is fenced and screened by landscaping preventing
any obtrusive visual impacts from outside the project. Ms. Azevedo
recommended approval of the conditional use permit, as conditioned.
Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. There being no further comment
from the public or the Commission, Chairperson Borba closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commission Armstrong, Seconded by Commissioner
Ahanotu to adopt Resolution No. 2010-01, approving File No. PL 2009-036-UP,
use permit for installation of exterior racking. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
Community Development Assistant, Suzie Azevedo, presented the staff report.
She stated that the request was for a Master Sign Program forthe Sonoma Valley
Plaza located at 350 Rohnert Park Expressway. The City's sign code currently
requires an approved sign program for any nonresidential building that contains
four or more tenants. The submitted Sign Program proposes 1 monument sign,
primary tenant sign standards for each space and allowances for secondary
storefront signage on the east and west portions of the building. Ms. Azevedo
stated that staff has reviewed the contents of the sign criteria submitted and while
it generally conforms to the sign ordinance, there are a few minor
adtitions/modifications that are being requested to be incorporated into the final
sign program for the Sonoma Valley business center. Staff will work with the
applicant to include those into the final document. Based on the findings
contained in Resolution No. 2010-02, Ms. Azevedo recommended approval of the
program as submitted and outlined with the necessary adjustments'
There being no further comment, a motion was made by Commissioner
Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Ahanotu to approve File No. 2009-35SR
adopting Resolution No. 2010-02for a Master Sign Program at 350 Rohnert Park
Expressway. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton, provided the Commission
background, status and projected timeline updates on the following development
projects:
o Sonoma Mountain Village - Key points discussed included Smart Code;
Development Agreement - Representative for Sonoma Mountain Village,
Richard Pope, was recognized and spoke briefly about the Sonoma
Mountain Village entitlements and the one planet community.
o Southeast Specific Plan - Hearings tentative for early summer; Draft EIR
public circulation closed in August 2009; Administrative Final EIR is being
prepared by the EIR consultant.o Northeast Specific Plan - Key discussion points included schools in
relation to project site; Draft EIR published for 45 day public review period
on January 29,2010.o Wilfred Dowdell Specific Plan - Requested entitlements were approved in
2008; Lafco approved the reorganization on August 5, 2009
o Uni District S Plan -entitlements
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Matters from
Commissioners
Matters from Planning
Staff
Adjournment
Lafco annexation approved in 2007 .. Stadium Lands - Brief discussion held regarding status of Purchase
Agreement; Parcel Map approved in November 2009.. Northwest Specific Plan - Preliminary Specific Plan reviewed;
Final Specific Plan submittalto allow processing to move forward.
A brief discussion followed, included question and answer regarding sewer trunk
line and development that could move forward without Phase 2 of the trunk line
installed.
Chairperson Borba submitted for the record three comment letters received
regarding the Walmart Expansion project:
o Letter from Betty Overstreeto Letter from Tami O.o Letter from Jess Hawkins
Development Services Director Darrin Jenkins provided the Commission with
background information and current status of the Community
Separator/Agreement with the County and City.
Ms. Ponton reported on the following items:o Walmart - Tentatively scheduled for March
There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at
8:13 pm.