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2008/01/24 Planning Commission MinutesAA& ROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES THURSDAY, January 24, 2008 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, 6750 Commerce Blvd., with Chairperson Adams presiding. Call To Order Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Senior Planner Bendorff leading the pledge. Roll Call Present (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Adams, Commissioner Ahanotu, Commissioner Callinan, Commissioner Kilat and Commissioner Armstrong were present. Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff, Senior Planner, Maureen Rich and Recording Clerk, Suzie Azevedo were present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, the Minutes of January 10, 2008 were approved with correction by a 5-0 vote. Acknowledgement of Chairperson Adams 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. Plublic Appearances Election of new Officers Commissioner Ahanotu stated that he would like to nominate Commissioner Kilat to the Planning to become Chair. Commissioner Kilat advised the Commission that this would be Commission her last year on the Commission and declined the opportunity. A motion was made by Commissioner Kilat, seconded by Commissioner Adams nominating Commissioner Ahanotu as Chairperson. The motion passed with a 3-2 vote. (Ayes: Kilat, Ahanotu, Adams; Noes: Callinan, Armstrong) A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Kilat nominating Commissioner Armstrong as Vice -Chairperson. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Tentative Map Maureen Rich reported that on December 13, 2007 and January 10, 2008 the Planning Commission continued review of the Condominium Conversion for the File No. PL2007-028TM above referenced file due to unresolved issues between the City and the Applicant. These issues remain unresolved at this time and are being reviewed by GJ Harmina c/o Steven the Assistant City Attorney. As such, Staff is requesting that the item be LaFranchi and continued to February 14, 2008 in order to allow legal review of these issues. Associates A motion was made by Commissioner Kilat, seconded by Commissioner Adams, to continue this item to the February 14, 2008 meeting. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Planning Commission Minutes January 24, 2008 Use Permit File No. PL2007-030UP Siamak Taromi/Aston Asset Management Group Ron Bendorff gave the staff report. He stated that the applicant is requesting a use permit to allow an existing live/work project (The Vineyards) to be operated as a mixed use project within the Neighborhood Commercial District. He noted that on December 13, 2007, the Commission opened the public hearing on this item and provided direction to Staff regarding the acceptability of the proposed change to "mixed use." Mr. Bendorff stated that the proposed change from a live/work to a mixed use does not affect compliance with the dimensional requirements of the C -N District, however it does have implications regarding the parking supply that would be needed to serve the change of use. A parking study was commissioned by the City to help determine the true parking need for the project, based on the proposed change in operation. Mr. Bendorff reviewed the parking component and results of the parking study and outlined the affordable housing changes that would need to be addressed because of the owner's intention is to place the units for rent as apposed to for -sale. Mr. Bendorff recommended approval of the application subject to the following conditions: 1. Affordability— The applicant shall enter into an affordable housing agreement with the City and sign a deed restriction that reserves at least one (1) of the units for sale to a moderate -income household as defined in the California Health and Safety Code or for rental to a low-income household as defined in the California Health and Safety Code. At the time of this approval, moderate income households are those with median incomes equal to or less than 120 percent of the median area income and low income households are those with median incomes equal to or less than 80 percent of the median area income. This restriction shall be in effect for a minimum period of 45 years beyond the initial occupancy of the project for a for sale unit or for a minimum of 55 years beyond the initial occupancy of the project for a rental unit. The affordable housing agreement shall indicate the standards for maximum qualifying household incomes and maximum sales price/rent for the affordable unit, the party responsible for verifying incomes, how vacancies will be marketed and filled, restrictions binding on the property upon sale or transfer, maintenance provisions, and any other information required by the City to comply with the conditions of approval for this project. 2. The four (4) commercial spaces to the rear of the site shall be converted to residential spaces and combined with the residential units above as additional living space. As an alternative, the four (4) rear commercial spaces may remain vacant. 3. The four (4) commercial spaces to the rear shall be maintained in a manner that ensures that they maintain a commercial storefront appearance and do not negatively impact the overall appearance of the project. 4. Any future conversion of the four (4) commercial spaces to the rear back to commercial use shall require Planning Commission approval. Chairperson Ahanotu resumed the public hearing. There being no further comment, Chairperson Ahanotu closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Callinan to adopt Resolution No. 2008-02, approving File No. PL2007-030UP. as 4 Planning Commission Minutes January 24, 2008 Chairperson i Rercording Cle conditioned. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. TENTATIVE MAP Ron Bendorff gave the staff report. He stated that the applicant requests the extension of an existing tentative subdivision map to subdivide one lot into eight - File No. PL2005-069TM live/work spaces. He noted that the applicant is still in the process of satisfying the conditions of the map approval and requires additional time to accomplish Ron Bart/Tarom Group this. The tentative map is scheduled to expire on February 9, 2008. Based on the findings of his report, Mr. Bendorff recommended approving the extension of File No. PL2005-069TM. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2008-03 approving the extension. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Design Review Maureen Rich said the request if for a multi -tenant sign program for the Park Plaza Shopping Center containing 142,980 square feet of commercial building. PL2007-038SR The proposed Sign Program will permit the two existing monuments signs, one wall sign per non -anchor tenant, a second wall sign per non -anchor tenant on a Bruce Wilson/Cal Tex corner and retain the existing signage for the anchor tenants (Safeway and Equities Long's Drugs). Ms. Rich summarized the basics of the proposed sign program and said the program is consistent with the signage that is currently installed. Ms. Rich recommended approval of the proposed sign program. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Callinan to approve File No. PL2007-038SR as proposed. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Matters From None. Commissioners Matters from Planning Mr. Bendorff informed he Commission on upcoming items. He noted the Staff following: • Wilfred Dowdel) Draft EIR will be released around February 13th • Next meeting: Condo Conversion Tentative Map (170 Professional Center Drive, North Bay Centre pad building and remodel, E -waste recycling facility Ms. Rich reported that no appeal was filed for the Jewish Free Clinic. Adjournment There being no further business, Chairperson Ahanotu adjourned the meeting at 7:34 PM until Thursday, February 14, 2008. Chairperson i Rercording Cle