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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 Planning Commission Minutes 11.2010 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 Planning Commission Minutes Februarv 11.2010 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.