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2008/04/24 Planning Commission MinutesAAL MINUTES THURSDAY, April 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 Ahanotu presiding. Call To Order Chairperson Ahanotu called the meeting of the regular session to order at approximately 7:00 p.m. with Chairperson Ahanotu leading the pledge. Roll Call Present (5) Commissioners: Chairperson Ahanotu, Commissioner Kilat, Commissioner Armstrong, Commissioner Adams and Commissioner Callinan were present. Senior Planner, Maureen Rich and Recording Clerk, Suzie Azevedo were present. Approval of Minutes Upon motion by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Armstrong, the minutes of April 10, 2008 were approved at presented by a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Callinan abstained. Acknowledgement of Chairperson Ahanotu 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 Statements of Commissioner Callinan stated that he would be abstaining from Item #1. Abstention Final Environmental Senior Planner, Maureen Rich gave the staff report. She stated that on April 10, Impact Report/General 2008, the Planning Commission unanimously approved the resolution Plan recommending certification of the Stadium Area Master Plan (SAMP) EIR. Amendment/Rezoning During that same meeting, the Commission motioned for Staff to bring back resolutions denying the SAMP General Plan Amendment and Rezoning. Ms. File No. PL2004 Rich presented copies of the resolutions that recommend to City Council denial of 063GPIRZ the General Plan and Amendments and Rezoning for the Stadium Area Master Plan. Ken Blackman/Redwood Equities Chairperson Ahanotu asked if there were any questions of staff. There being none, Chairperson Ahanotu asked for a motion. A motion was made by Commissioner Kilat, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt Resolution No. 2008-13 recommending to the City Council denial of the request to amend the Land Use Diagram of the General Plan for property located at 5900 Labath Avenue. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Planning Commission Minutes Use Permit File No. PL2008-005UP Don Codding/Codding Enterprises Use Permit File No. PL2008-005UP Gerard Giudice/Bill Pettibone — The Big Tomato, Inc. Callinan abstained. A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner Adams to adopt Resolution No. 2008-14 recommending to the City Council denial of the amendment to the official Zoning Map and denial of the adoption of a Final Development Plan for property locate at 5900 Labath Avenue. The motion passed with a 4-0 vote. Commissioner Callinan abstained. Maureen Rich gave the staff report. She stated that the request is for a Conditional Use Permit for a Convention Center located at 1100 Valley House Drive. The proposed convention center would be located within the existing cafeteria building which is outfitted with a full kitchen, cold storage, bathroom, dining room and two large conference rooms. The convention center would host various events such as charitable functions, fund raising and social gatherings. The hours of operation proposed are from 7:00 am to 2:00 am. Ms. Rich noted that there is a subsequent permit being proposed for a bar and nightclub that includes live entertainment and the sale of alcoholic beverages and if approved would become an added component of the proposed convention center. Ms. Rich applied the applicable zoning and general plan policies and stated the proposed convention center would maintain consistency with all of the objectives contained in the zoning and general documents. She pointed out, however, that a potential issue could arise relative to the future change in ownership and the extent to which the new owner is responsible. Other changes in ownership of like facilities have been problematic. To address this, Ms. Rich said the Public Safety Department has provided conditions of approval to ensure that any change of ownership does not result in undo hardships for the surrounding area. Ms. Rich recommended approval of the use permit as conditioned. Chairperson Ahanotu opened the public hearing. Richard Pope & Don Coddling, representing Sonoma Mountain Village were recognized and spoke in support of the convention center proposal. Gerard Giudice, Sally Tomatoes also spoke in favor of the proposed convention center. Mr. Giudice also spoke briefly about the nightclub component of the convention center. A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commission Callinan to adopt Resolution No. 2008-16, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a Convention Center located at 1100 Valley House Drive. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Ms. Rich reviewed the contents of the Staff Report. The request if for a conditional use permit for a bar and night club within the existing cafeteria located at 1100 Valley House Drive. The bar and night club is to be located entirely within the cafeteria building which is outfitted with a full kitchen, cold storage, general storage, bathrooms, dining room and two large conference rooms. Principally, the use will provide entertainment, food and libations for social functions, charitable events, fund raisers etc. Ms. Rich briefly touched on the hours of operation, occupancy loads and staging areas and recommended approval of the bar and night club as proposed. Planning Commission Minutes Use Permit File No. PL2008-012UP Pamela Carter/1 Candy Fitness Studio Matters From Commissioners Matters Staff Gerard Giudice was recognized and introduced his partner, Bill Pettibone. Mr. Giudice gave a brief summery of the bar and night club operation and responded to questions posed by the Commission. Mike Pastyrk, 4671 Flax Ct. spoke in support of the proposed bar and nightclub. Tim Miller, 4959 Fern Place also spoke in support of the proposal. Chairperson Ahanotu closed the public hearing. Commissioner Adams asked if a day care is planned for the Sonoma Mountain Village site. Richard Pope responded that no requests have been made to date, but that a day care center is envisioned in the overall plan for the Sonoma Mountain Village project. A discussion arose regarding the percentage restrictions of alcoholic beverages sales as presented in 5.0) of the conditions. Ms. Rich presented a revised Resolution that stated, "no more than 40% of the gross sales shall be attributed to the sales of alcoholic beverages". A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong to adopt Resolution No. 2008-15, approving a Conditional Use Permit for the Sally Tomatoes Bar and Night Club as revised and conditioned. The motion passed with a 5-0 vote. Community Development Assistant, SUZIe Azevedo, reviewed the contents of the staff report. The project involves the operation of a dance and fitness studio to include instruction in several disciplines of dance as well as an occasional nutrition class specifically designed for women. Ms. Azevedo reviewed the hours of operation, parking allowances and noise standards and recommended approval of the proposed studio as conditioned. Chairperson Ahanotu opened the public hearing. The applicant, Pamela Carter, was recognized and spoke briefly about the fitness studio operation. Chairperson Ahanotu closed the public hearing. A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan, seconded by Commissioner Kilat to adopt Resolution No. 2008-17, approving a Conditional Use Permit for a dance and fitness studio (I Candy Fitness) as conditioned. Commissioner Adams provided a brief summary of the Rohnert Park Parks and Recreation Facilities Master Plan. Planning Commission Minutes Adjournment There being no further business, Chairperson Ahanotu adjourned the meeting at 7:45 PM until Thursday. Mav 8. 2008. Chairperson Recording Clerk