2008/03/27 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, March 27, 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 Vice -Chairperson Armstrong presiding.
Call To Order
Vice -Chairperson Armstrong called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with Vice -Chairperson Armstrong leading the pledge.
Roll Call
Present (3) Commissioners: Vice -Chairperson Armstrong, Commissioner
Callinan, and Commissioner Adams were present. Commissioner Ahanotu and
Commissioner Kilat were excused.
Senior Planner, Maureen Rich and Recording Clerk, Suzie Azevedo were
present.
Approval of Minutes
Approval of the minutes for the meeting of March 13, 2008 was continued to the
April 10, 2008 meeting.
Acknowledgement of
Vice -Chairperson Armstrong acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this
Public Noticing
meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Unscheduled
None.
Public Appearances
Use Permit
Community Development Assistant, Suzie Azevedo, gave the staff report. She
stated that the request is a Conditional Use Permit for the operation of a small
File No. PL2008-008UP
automobile retail business in one of the office tenant spaces located at 101 Golf
Course Drive. The proposed auto retail would be very limited in nature, with
Larry Hartwick/Hartwick
primary use of the tenant space to be an administrative office for the applicant.
Auto Group
Ms. Azevedo noted that the applicant does not expect a need for vehicles to be
kept on the site, as the vehicles would generally be pre -sold and would only be
transported to the site for pick up and inspection. The applicant has an
agreement with the leasing agent, however, for 3 reserved parking spaces
located at the southern portion of the parking lot for the pick up and inspection
portion of the auto wholesale. To avoid the appearance of a "car lot", Ms.
Azevedo reported that a condition of approval has been added to clarify that no
vehicle shall be parked on the premises for longer than 24 hours and no
promotion, signage or advertising may be placed in the parking lot of the
premises. Ms. Azevedo reviewed the existing on-site parking and said that given
the nature of the proposed auto retail business customer traffic should be minimal
and the parking supply adequate for the use and other tenants within the building.
Ms. Azevedo recommended approval of File No. PL2008-008, as conditioned.
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Use Permit
File No. PL2008-009UP
Nathan Gary
Rossi/Slingin
The Commission expressed concern regarding the auto wholesale operation and
the storage of vehicles on the site. The primary concern was that cars not be
stored or camped in the designated area with excessive advertising and have an
apparent "car lot" appearance. The Commission requested clarification from the
applicant on this issue.
Vice -Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Larry Hartwick was recognized. He assured the Commission that
at no time would any vehicle be parked on the premises for longer than 24 hours.
The vehicles are brought to the location for pick up and inspection only. At the
end of the business day, the vehicle, if not processed, will be stored at his home
or an alternate location.
The Commission felt comfortable with the auto retail operation as presented by
Mr. Hartwick provided that the advertising/pricing on the automobile be limited in
nature using a format such as the Kelly Blue Book printout.
Vice Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner
Adams to approve File No. PL2008-008UP with amendment to Condition No. 5 as
follows: Any signage shall be subject to Planning Staff approval. No tenant
promotion signage or advertising may be placed in the parking lot of the premises
or on the automobile and pricing placed on the vehicle is limited to Kelly
Blue Book type printout only. The motion passed with a 3-0 vote.
Suzie Azevedo gave the staff report. She stated that the project involves the
operation of a tattoo and body -piercing studio in an existing commercial tenant
space located at 6650 Commerce Boulevard. The applicant has made
application with the Sonoma County Health Department, which oversees tattoo
and body -piercing operations. Ms. Azevedo reviewed the business operation and
noted that the applicant is proposing minor changes to the interior of his studio to
accommodate his business and will obtain all building permits as required. No
improvements are proposed that would affect the project site's existing setbacks,
parking requirements, or lot coverage. There is an existing parking supply on the
site that would accommodate the proposed use. Ms. Azevedo recommended
approval of File No. 2008-009UP, as conditioned.
Vice Chairperson Armstrong opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Nathan Rossi, was recognized. He stated that he is looking
forward to opening his studio in Rohnert Park and expressed to the Commission
his desire to operate a clean, well maintained and environment friendly business.
Vice Chairperson Armstrong closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Callinan to approve File No. 2008-009UP, as conditioned. The motion passed
with a 3-0 vote.
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Matters From None.
Commissioners
Matters from Planning Ms. Rich informed the Commission on upcoming items. She noted the following:
Staff . Next Meeting: Stadium Lands Master Plan
• Next meeting of the General Plan Update Steering Committee will be held
on April 3, 2008. Joint Planning Commission/City Council April 8, 2008.
AdjournmentI There being no further business, Vice -Chairperson Armstrong adjourned the
meeting at 7:25 PM until Thursday, April 10, 2008.
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Recording Clerk
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