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2010/03/25 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, March 25, 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 PermiíSite PIan and Architectural Review PL2009-031UP4SR Gary MapalClea¡wire LLC Use PermitlSite Plan and Architectural Review File No. PL201O- 003uP/sR Gary MapalCleantrire, LLC Chairperson Borba called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Commissioner Armstrong leading the pledge. Present 0 Commissioners: Commissioner Borba, Commissioner Armstrong and Commissioner Nordin were present. Commissioner Ahanotu and Commissioner Nilson were excused. 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. None. Upon motion by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, the minutes of the March 11,2010 meeting were approved as presented with a 3-0 vote. Planning and Building Manager, Marilyn Ponton advised the Commission that the applicant has requested withdrawal of the application at this time. Further evaluation is necessary to determine the best location for their facility in this area. A new application will be submitted as soon as a consensus has been reached. Ms. Ponton provided the staff report. She stated that the applicant, Clearwire 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 at 6340 Commerce Boulevard (behind Safeway) 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 2005. Ms. Ponton reviewed the specific details of the installation and noted that included on the dais for the Commission's review was additional Planning Commission Minutes March 25,2010 Use PermÍt/Site Plan and Archítectural Review File No. PL201O- 003uPlsR Gary MapalClea¡wire,LLC information including an 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. 2010-09, as conditioned. Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. Commissioner Nordin inquired if adjoining property owners had been notified. Ms. Ponton responded pursuant to State Planning Law, notices were mailed to property owners within 300' of the project location. There being no further comment, Chairperson Borba closed the public hearing. A motion was made by CommissionerArmstrong, seconded by Commissioner Nordin to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2010-09, approving a use permit and site plan and architectural review for installation of an antenna array on a monopole and the installation of accessory equipment located at 6340 Commerce Boulevard. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote. (Commissioner Ahanotu and Commissioner Nilson excused) Ms. Ponton presented the staff report. She stated that the applicant, Clearwire LLC, proposes to collocate and install a total of three (3) panel antennas and three (3) parabolic antennas, a remote radio unit (RRU) pipe mounted on an existing 110'tall lattice tower located at 5850 Labath Avenue. The tower currently houses Verizon antennas and microwave dishes owned by Rural California Broadcasting Corporation. The site is located adjacent to the KRCB radio station building at the address noted. ln addition, an equipment cabinet is proposed to house electricalequipment, a global positioning system (GPS) antenna and provide for mounting of the cables and antennas. Ms. Ponton reviewed the specific details of the installation and noted that included on the dais for the Commission's review was additional information including an evaluation and analysis report provided by Hammett & Edison with regard to Radio Frequency (RF) electromagnetic exposure. She recommended adoption and approval of resolution No. 2010-10, as conditioned. Chairperson Borba opened the public hearing. Nancy Dobbs, President and CEO of KRCB was recognized and noted forthe record that the tower in question does not belong to KRCB. KRCB subleases from separate entity. Commissioner Nordin inquired if adjoining property owners had been notified. Ms. Ponton responded pursuant to State Planning Law, notices were mailed to property owners within 300' of the project location. Chairperson Borba closed the public hearing. A motion was made by CommissionerArmstrong, seconded by Commissionier Nordin to adopt Planning Commission Resolution 2010-10, approving a use permit and site plan and architectural review for installation of an antenna array on a lattice tower and the installation of accessory equipment located at 5850 Labath Avenue. The motion with a 3-0 vote. (Commissioner Ahanotu Planning Commission Minutes March 25,2010 Matters from Commissioners Matters from Planning Súaff Adjournment and Commissioner Nilson excused) Ms. Ponton reported on the status of the following items:o Relocation of recycling unit behind Safewayo Upcoming agenda items - Additional Clearwire installations, Conditional Use Permit forWine Bar and QzarAmusement Center There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at 7:25 pm.