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2009/09/24 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THU RSDAY, September 24, 2OOg 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 Acknowledgement of Public Noticing Unscheduled Public Appearances Approval of Minutes Comment Session for Sonoma Mountain VÍllage Draft EIR Chairperson Borba called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Chairperson Borba leading the pledge. Present (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Borba, Commissioner Nordin, Commissioner Armstrong, Commissioner Ahanotu and Commissioner Nilson were present. Development Services Director, Darrin Jenkins, Asst. City Attorney, Susanne Brown 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. Approval of minutes for the August 27,2009 meeting was continued to the next regularly scheduled Planning Commission meeting. Alicia Giudice, Contract Planner, provided the Commission with a brief overview of the Sonoma Mountain Village project and status of the EIR review. Ms. Giudice introduced the EIR Consultant, Jose Bodipo-Memba of PBS&J, who gave a brief presentation on the specifics of the Sonoma Mountain Village EIR process to date. Chairperson Borba spoke briefly about the proceedings of the comment session and informed the audience that a three (3) minute time limit will be imposed on all comments. Chairperson Borba also encouraged those in attendance to submit comments in writing. Chairperson Borba opened the meeting for public comment. The following comments were presented: Nick Castor, Sonoma County Young Democrats, spoke in favor of the Sonoma Mountain Village Project and made comment regarding benefits of community agreement to provide shuttle service. Joe McGoran,1437 Mariner Place, inquired and made comment about the need for soundwall inq M section. Planning Commission Minutes Comment Sessíon for Walmart Expansion EIR David Grabill, Sonoma County Housing Advocacy, spoke about income housing levels incorporated into the project and the great opportunity the Sonoma Mountain Vittage project provides for residents to live where they work. Michael Allen, 219 Mockingbird Circle, spoke highly of the Codding commitment to a quality project and the one planet community concept. E¡c Anderson, 380 Pleasant Ave., NY spoke in support of the Sonoma Mountain Village project and the affordable housing component of the project. Kevin Kellogg, spoke to the uniqueness of the project with regard to sustainability. Claudette Josephson, 194 Tilden Court, San Rafael, spoke in favor of the project and the minimum impacts to the environment. Looks forward to purchasing a home when the development is underway. Jean Spier , 1405 Mariner Place, also spoke in regards to the need for a soundwall adjacent to M Section housing. John Lloyd ,2525 Cleveland Ave, Ste. B, spoke in favor of the project and the statewide exposure the project will bring. Dennis Rosatti, 540 Pacific Ave., Santa Rosa spoke to the environmental amenities of the project. Tom Jacobsen, Sonoma State University, spoke in regards to the relationship of CEQA to the Sonoma Mountain Village project. Mr. Jacobsen was encouraged to see that the project was designed with environmental concerns that CEQA is based upon. Alita Enruin, 9001 Willow Avenue, spoke of concern regarding the impact development will have on water tables. Marlene Dehlinger, Santa Rosa, spoke in favor of the project with respect to the physical and soıial environment and the holistic consideration of living it will provide. Chairperson Borba called attention to the letter submitted by M.R. Wolfe requesting an extension of the public comment period due to a delay in the availability of documents requested. A brief discussion between staff, the City Attorney and the Planning Commission was held. Motion was made by Chairperson Borba, seconded by Commission Armstrong to extend the public comment period an additional 15 days. The public comment period will expire at 5:00 p.m. on Friday October 23,2009. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. ffiG¡udice,providedtheCommissionwithabriefoverview of the Walmart Expansion project and status of the EIR review' Ms. Giudice introduced the EIR consultant, Grant Gruber, Brandman and Associates who the Commission with a status to date. Planning Commission Minutes See attached report by Dlane Dearmore,CA CSR No. 12730lor complete transcript of the Comment Session for the Walmart Expansion Project ElR. Matters from Commíssioners Matters from Planning tne pUnn¡ng Commission will be notified of the next regularly scheduled meeting. Staff Adjournment Tftere being no further business, Chairperson Borba adjourned the meeting at 8:10 pm.