2010/06/24 Planning Commission ResolutionPC RESOLUTION NO. 2010.15
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION
OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA,
CONDITIONALLY APPROVING F'ILE NO. PL2O1O.O29UP:
USE PERMIT FOR VEHICLE REPAIR IN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL
BUILDING AT 50 EXECUTIVE AVENUE
(Dave Norgord)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Dave Norgord, filed Planning Application No.
PL20|0-029UP for approval of a use permit for a vehicle repair shop in an industrial
tenant space located at 50 Executive Avenue, #F (APN 143-490-002) in accordance with
the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL2010-029UP was processed in the time
and manner prescribed by State and local law;
\ilHERtrAS, public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within a
300 foot radius of the subject property and to all agencies and interested parties as
required by California State Planning Law, and a public hearing was published for a
minimum of l0 days prior to the first public hearing in the Community Voice;
\ilHEREAS, on June 24, 2010, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PL20|0-029UP during a scheduled public meeting at which time
interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
project; and,
WHEREAS, at the Jvne24,2010, Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing
and considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard,
the Commission considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PL2010-
O29UP;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS
FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PL20I0-29UP makes the following findings, to wit;
A. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of
the zoning ordinance and the purposes of the district inwhich the site is located.
The proposed location is within an industrial area that supports automotive repair
facilities that are similar in nature to the proposed shop. The industrial classification
B.
allows for o'vehicle repair/body shops" by conditional use permit, therefore, the
proposed use is an appropriate one at this location.
That the proposed location of the conditionøl use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety,
or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the viciniÍy-
As discussed in the staff report, the project will not have a negative effect on the
public health, safety, or welfare; or be materially injurious to properties or
improvements in the vicinity. The applicant will be required to obtain all necessary
permits pertaining to the operation.
That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions
of this Title.
As discussed in the staff report, the project will comply with all applicable Zoning
Ordinance standards. Furthermore, there shall be no changes to the structure that
would affect the dimensional requirements of the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to
this site.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the
Califomia Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to Califomia Code of Regulations Title
14, Chapter 3, Section 15301 (Class 3 - Existing Facilities).
NO\il THEREF'ORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does
hereby approve Planning Application No. PL20I0-029UP, subject to the following
conditions:
l. The use permit approval shall expire one year from the Planning Commission
approval date, unless prior to the expiration a business license is issued, or a
building permit is issued for any tenant improvements, if applicable, and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion and the use is
initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
2. The applicant shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and any other applicable relevant plans of affected agencies.
3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert
Park Building and Public Safety Departments prior to commencement of the
operation at this location.
4. The applicant shall secure all necessary permits from any other affected agency
prior to commencement of this operation.
5. Any signage shall be subject to Planning Staff approval.
C.
6. All repair activities and operations shall be conducted entirely within the building.
7. The premises shall be kept in a neat and orderly condition at all times and all
improvements shall be maintained in a condition of reasonable repair and
appearance. No used or discarded automotive parts or equipment or permanently
disabled, junked, or wrecked vehicles may be stored outside the main building.
8. The applicant shall ensure that all hazardous materials (e.g. paints, motor fluids) are
stored properly as per the Uniform Fire Code and any waste is transported ofÊsite
by an approved recycler/disposal service.
9. Any tanks installed for crankcase drainings shall be installed in accordance with the
requirements for flammable liquid storage. In addition thereto, drainage lines
terminating inside a building shall be equipped with a suitable trap or check valve.
10. All hydraulic hoists and pits and equipment for lubrication, greasing, vehicle
washing, and permitted repairs shall be enclosed entirely within a building.
I l. The exterior parking area shall be used for employee and customer parking only,
and not for the repair or finishing work or long term (over one week) storage of
vehicles.
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 working 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 24 day of June, 2010 by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
, Chaiþerson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
AYES: 1 oNOES: ABSENT:ABSTAIN:
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