2010/02/11 Planning Commission Resolution (2)PC RESOLUTION NO. 2010-02
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A SIGN PROGRAM FOR
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 350 ROHNERT PARK EXPRESSWAY
(APN 143-391-063)
(Rene Silvestre, Signall Systems)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Rene Silvestre, Signall Systems has submitted an application
for the review of the Sonoma Valley Plaza Sign Program for the building located at 350 Rohnert
Park Expressway (APN 143-040-121);
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL2009-035SR was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on February 11, 2010, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following
findings:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, THAT THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, FIND,
DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the sign program
proposed in application PL2009-035SR makes the following findings; to wit:
1. That the proposed locations of the signs are in accordance with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the sign is located;
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed signage is within an acceptable range of square footage as
analyzed in this report and is in accordance with the City's Sign Ordinance;
2. That the proposed locations of the signs and the conditions under which the sign would
be operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed locations of the monument sign, wall signs, and window
signs would not impact the public's health, safety and welfare. The work will be completed
with the appropriate permits. All signs will be attractive and present an orderly appearance in
accordance with the regulations and standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed signage is in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Zoning
Code.
Criteria Satisfied. The signage is appropriately sized, located, and designed. The proposed
locations of the signs are in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and purpose of the "C-12"
Regional Commercial zoning district in which the signage would be located.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA,
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15311 (Class 11 —Accessory Structures).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve the applicant's request for Environmental Sign Program for the building located at
350 Rohnert Park Expressway (APN 143-391-063); subject to the following conditions of
approval:
1. Expiration of Ap rpm oval — Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, this
approval shall expire one year from the Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to
the expiration a building permit is issued for one sign and construction is commenced and
diligently pursued or an extension of time is requested prior to the expiration date.
2. Substantial Conformance - All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with the
approved Sonoma Valley Plaza Sign Program that is date stamped received by the City of
Rohnert Park December 17, 2009 and shall supersede any previous sign program.
3. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency Plans — All improvements shall
comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any
other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies.
4. Permits — The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert
Park Building and Community Development Departments prior to sign installation.
5. The submitted Sonoma Valley Plaza Sign Program shall be amended as follows:
Add the following:
B.1.e. — A table that provides a calculation of all on-site signage (including monument, wall,
and window) to demonstrate that on-site signage does not exceed 200 square feet total. Table
shall be revised each time a new permit is requested and/or applied for.
G.5. — Window signs (non illuminated) — Each leased tenant space shall be allowed no more
than 20% of each glazed area.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that said action shall not be deemed final until the
appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be 10 calendar days from the date of
said action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing
there are no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 11th day of February, 2010, by the
City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: I NOES: " ABSENT: i ABSTAIN:
AHANOTUY ARMSTRONG t BORBBA Y NILSON Y NORDINJ
John BorbUhairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest: ILO U--'�
Susan Azevedo, rding Secretary