2010/03/11 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, March 1 1,2010
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 Vice-Chairperson Nordin presiding.
Call To Order
Roll Call
Declaration of
Abstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Unscheduled
Public Appearances
Approval of Minutes
Use PermiilSite Plan and
Architectural Review
PL2009-032UPlSR
Gary Mapa/Clearwire
LLC
Vice-Chairperson Nordin called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with Vice-Chairperson Nordin leading the pledge.
Present (4) Commissioners: Commissioner Armstrong, Commissioner Ahanotu
Commissioner Nilson and Commissioner Nordin were present. Commissioner
Borba was not present at the time of Roll Call.
Development Services Director, Darrin Jenkins, 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 Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Ahanotu,
the minutes of the February 25,2010 meeting were approved as presented with a
4-0 vote.
Chairperson Borba arrived at the meeting at 7:04 p.m.
Chairperson Borba recused himself from the dais and hearing of this item citing
conflict of interest due to property ownership in the vicinity 7471 Bernice Ave.
Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton provided the staff report. She
Stated that the applicant, Cleanryire LLC, proposes to collocate and install a total
of three (3) panel antennas and three (3) parabolic antennas, a remote radio unit
pipe mounted on an existing monopole located at7471 Bernice Avenue (Benicia
Park) as well as install an equipment cabinet to house electrical equipment for the
proposed collocation. The site currently features a single monopole and
equipment cabinet housing Sprint equipment, which received approvalfor
construction at this location in 2004. Ms. Ponton reviewed the specific details of
the installation and noted that included on the dais for the Commission's review
was additional information includ data on Cleanruire LLC and an
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evaluation and analysis report provided by Hammett & Edison with regard to
Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic exposure. Ms. Ponton recommended
adoption and approval of Resolution No. 2010-05, as conditioned.
Vice Chairperson Nordin opened the public hearing.
Gary Mapa, Cleanuire LLC, was recognized and gave a brief background on the
Cleanuire LLC operation and affiliation with Sprint PCS. Mr. Mapa spoke to the
specifics of the application, as proposed, and noted that due to Clearuvire's
subsidiary relationship with Sprint PCS, a lease agreement with the City of
Rohneft Park, as conditioned (1a) in Resolution 2010-05 is not necessary or
appropriate. Mr. Mapa introduced Rajat Mathur of Hammet and Edison who
briefly spoke to the report submitted for Radio Frequency (RF) exposure
conditions at this location.
Further discussion was held by staff, the Commission and representatives of
Clearwire and Hammett & Edison. Key points included:
o Health lssues and close proximity to park - Mr. Mathur stated that based
on the information provided in the report, the Clean¡vire installation
complies with and is in conformance with appropriate Federal
Communications Commission (FCC) guidelines limiting human exposure
to radio frequency (RF) electromagnetic fields.. Noticing - A question was raised on notification to surrounding residential
neighborhood - All properties within 300 feet of the subject site were
notified of the applicant's request. A public hearing notice was also
published in the Community Voice, and the notice was posted pursuant to
State Planning Law.
Vice Chairperson Nordin closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner
Ahanotu, to eliminate Condition 14 as proposed and adopt Resolution 2010-05,
approving a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review to
allow the collation of the wireless antennas and associated equipment cabinet, as
amended. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
Chairperson Borba returned to the dais.
Commissioner Ahanotu questioned the relocation of the recycling unit behind
Safeway. The unit has been moved to the rear of the CVS Pharmacy. Staff will
contact the owner of the center and report back to the Commission.
Ms. Ponton reported on the status of the following items:o Walmarto Upcoming agenda items - Additional Clean¡vire installations, Conditional
Use Permit for wine bar and Qzar amusement center
There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at
7:27 pm.
Adjournment
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