2008/05/08 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, May 8, 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 Callinan and Commissioner Adams
were present.
Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff, Senior Planner, Maureen Rich
and Recording Clerk, Sonia Espino were present.
Approval of Minutes
Upon motion by Commissioner Kilat, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong, the
minutes of April 24, 2008 were approved as presented by a 5-0 vote.
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
Use Permit
Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff gave a brief explanation. He
(Amendment)
informed the commissioners that staff is still working with the operator regarding
JK's Buffet
the proposed amended conditions of approval. Since a public hearing notice for
File No. PL2005-019UP
this proposal was published and notices mailed to the area property owners, staff
recommended that the Planning Commission open the public hearing to receive
comments from anyone wishing to speak and then continue the item to the
May 22, 2008 meeting.
Chairperson Ahanotu opened the public hearing.
No comments from the public.
Chairperson Ahanotu closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Callinan to continue the item to the May
22, 2008 meeting, and seconded by Commissioner Armstrong. The motion was
passed with a 5-0 vote.
Use Permit
Senior Planner, Maureen Rich gave the staff report. She stated that the request is
The Killer Baking Co
for a Conditional Use Permit for a 580 square foot wholesale food production
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Use Permit
Intermoutain Integrated
Awareness
File No. PL2008-010UP
(bakery) and distribution facility located at 35 Executive Avenue, Suite 4. The
wholesale food production and distribution facility would be one of several
businesses located inside an existing 10,000 square foot, single story structure.
The site is designated by the General Plan as "Industrial" and the zoning is
currently 'I -L" — Limited Industrial, where food production is conditionally
permitted.
The proposed wholesale food production (bakery) and distribution facility would
be operated solely by the owner (no employees). The hours of operation are
Monday thru Friday from 7 am to 7 pm. The product will be distributed to local
retailers, delicatessens, restaurants and markets throughout the Bay Area by
delivery van. The owner is proposing to have only one vehicle on site (delivery
van). Ms. Rich also pointed out that there are at least 20 parking spaces on the
site with some additional parking in front of each roll -up door and some street
parking. She stated that this represents a ratio of 1 parking space per 500
square feet, consistent with the warehousing, distribution, and storage use per
the Zoning Code.
Maureen Rich informed Commissioners that there were no unresolved issues
associated with the requested Conditional Use Permit and recommended
approval as conditioned.
Chairperson Ahanotu opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Michael Garzouzi, was recognized and spoke briefly about the
bakery facility.
Chairperson Ahanotu closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner Kilat
to adopt Resolution No. 2008-19, File No. PL2008-013UP, approving a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a wholesale baking company in the I -L (Limited
Industrial) zoning district at 35 Executive Avenue Suite 4 as conditioned. The
motion was passed with a 5-0 vote.
Senior Planner, Maureen Rich presented the staff report. She stated that the
request is for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a studio located at 170
Professional Center Drive. The property is currently developed with two single
story, multi tenant office/warehouse buildings totaling 37,000 square feet. The
applicant proposes to provide a studio/meeting place for the presentation of the
principles of integrated awareness.
Ms. Rich also indicated that the operation will consist of a large classroom and
two offices. The proposed office hours would be 11:00am to 6:00pm Tuesday
through Friday (no employees). Meetings generally occur one to two times per
month with a usual participation of three to twenty five. Ms. Rich also stated the
site currently features a total parking supply of 160 parking spaces for all of the
building's tenants. Given the parking supply of 160 spaces and the hours of
operation, the existing parking supply is more than adequate to meet this need.
Based on the findings of the staff report, Ms. Rich recommended a Conditional
Use Permit for Intermountain Integrated Awareness.
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Use Permit
Hampton Inn & Suites
File No. 2008-011 UP
Green Building
Presentation
Pre -Permitting
Application Process
Matters from
Chairperson Ahanotu asked if there were any questions from the Commission
and opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Jane Larsen, gave a brief explanation about her business.
Commissioner Callinan asked that the applicant to give more information about
the type of business that will be conducted.
Jane Larsen stated that her business will focus on how people's movements
affect their lives through conscious body awareness. She also mentioned that
most of the work is based out of the internet and group meetings occur one to
two times per month.
Chairperson Ahanotu asked how many employees there will be in the future.
Ms. Larsen replied that she did not anticipate having more than one employee in
the near future.
Chairperson Ahanotu closed the public hearing.
A motion was made by Commissioner Adams, seconded by Commissioner
Callinan to adopt Resolution No. 2008-20, File No. PL2008-010UP, approving a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a "studio/meeting place" for the presentation of
the principles of integrated awareness. The motion was passed with a 5-0 vote.
Community Development Director, Ron Bendortt, intormed commissioners tnat
the item was submitted and processed to be heard at the May 8, 2008 meeting.
Upon further review, it was determined that action by the Planning Commission is
not required. At this time no further review is necessary. Mr. Bendorff informed
the Commissioners that there wasn't a need to open the item to public hearing
since action by the Planning Commission was not required.
Building Official, Peter Bruck, gave a power point presentation explaining the
Green Building Pre -Permitting application process. Mr. Bruck went over the
covered project types, tiers, and applicable green building standards. He
informed Commissioners on the different compliance thresholds and explained
the Pre -Permitting application and New Commercial LEED Checklist and its
components.
Commissioner Adams inquired on the cost of building to LEED standards
Building Official, Peter Bruck, stated that cost leans more on the LEED
consulting.
Commissioner Kilat asked for clarification on the New Construction LEED
checklist.
Mr. Bruck briefly explained the checklist to the Commissioners and fielded
additional questions regarding the forms used.
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Staff
Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff, commented on the
Commissioners appreciation dinner on May 2, 2008 at the Performing Arts
Center, and congratulated Commissioners Callinan and Adams on their five years
of service.
Mr. Bendorff also informed the Commissioners that the City of Rohnert Park will
soon be receiving authorization to spend the grant money received for the
development of the City Center Plaza.
Mr. Bendorff stated that proposed changes to the Main DPS building to allow for
a new Fire Station component will be coming before the Planning Commission in
the next 2-3 meetings.
Adjournment1 There being no further business, Chairperson, Ahanotu adjourned the meeting at
8:05pm until Thursday, May 22, 2008.
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