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2009/05/14 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, May 14, 2009 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 Council Conference Room, 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 (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Borba, Vice Chairperson Nordin, Commissioner Armstrong, Commissioner Ahanotu and Commissioner Nilson were present. Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff and Recording Clerk, Suzie Azevedo were present. Acknowledgement of Chairperson Borba acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in Public Noticing three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. Unscheduled None. Public Appearances Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Commissioner Nilson, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, the minutes of April 23, 2009 were approved as presented by a 5-0 vote. Mitigated Negative Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff, presented the staff report. He Declaration reported that the applicant has applied for a grading permit to re -grade a vacant, approximately 1.81 acre property located on the north side of Cascade Court, at File No. PL2009-009MND the eastern terminus of that roadway. The property contains approximately 0.12 acre of identified wetlands, which consists of an approximately 0.02 acre drainage Bert Bangsberg ditch in the northern portion of the site, and three (3) seasonal wetlands basins totaling approximately 0.10 acre that are scattered across the site. Given the presence of the wetlands, Staff has determined that the project could not be exempted from the California Environmental Quality Act; rather, an Initial Study would be required to determine potential environmental impacts. Mr. Bendorff discussed the outcome of the initial study stating that it was determined that there is a potentially significant impact related to the wetlands however it could be mitigated by the applicant receiving their required permit from the Army Corp of Engineers to allow the grading activity to commence. Since the impact can be mitigated, it was determined that a Mitigated Negative Declaration should be prepared for the project. Mr. Bendorff recommended that the Planning Commission adopt the submitted resolution of approval certifying the Mitigated negative Declaration. The applicant, Bert Bangsberg, was recognized and responded to Planning Commission questions. Planning Commission Minutes May 14, 2009 A motion was made by Commissioner Nordin, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2009-14 Certifying a Mitigated Negative Declaration for a grading permit for property located on the north side of Cascade Court at the eastern terminus of Cascade Court. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Matters from None. Commissioners Matters from Planning Mr. Bendorff reported on the following items: Staff Next meeting: Walmart EIR Scoping Session; Possible presentation by the University District Specific Plan proponent, Brookfield Homes. Adjournment There being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at 7:20 pm until Thursday, May 28, 2009.