2016/06/09 Planning Commission Resolution (3)PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-19
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING MODIFICATION OF
THE TEMPORARY USE PERMIT FOR UNIVERSITY DISTRICT VAST OAK
LAND DEVELOPMENT PHASE I MODEL HOME COMPLEXES RELATED TO
PROJECT SIGNAGE
(University District LLC)
WHEREAS, the applicant, University District LLC, filed Planning Application No.
PLTU2015-0032 a Temporary Use Permit for modification to a temporary use permit for signs
for Cypress, Mulberry and Magnolia model home complexes in the University District Specific
Plan in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLTU2015-0032 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law and the RPMC, public hearing notices
were mailed to all property owners within an area exceeding a three hundred foot radius of the
subject property and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first
public hearing in the Community Voice; and
WHEREAS, on June 9, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Application
No. PLTU2016-0004 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in
support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the June 9, 2016 Planning Commission meeting, upon considering all
testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the Planning Commission
considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLTU2015-0032;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Factors considered. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PLTU2015-0032, makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the proposed location of the Conditional Use is consistent with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is located;
The proposed signs will direct to the model home complexes in University District. They
will also inform potential home purchasers to other development within University
District that may help attract them to the development. The signs are located on the
major surrounding streets bordering the development for the convenience of potential
home buyers.
B. That the proposed location of the Conditional Use and the conditions under which it
would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety or
welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity, and that the
operation and maintenance of the Conditional Use will be compatible with the
surrounding uses.
The signs are located to safely direct potential home buyers to the model home
complexes within the development. They are in locations that will not obstruct
construction activities in the development.
C. The proposed Conditional Use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this
title.
The proposed signs are consistent with the Development Area Plan for Development
Phase 1 as approved by the City Council.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. An Environmental Impact Report (SCH No.
2003122014) was prepared for the University District Specific Plan. An Addendum to the
Environmental Impact Report was completed in 2014 reflecting the updated Specific Plan and
related entitlements, including the construction of residential units.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLTU2015-0032 subject to the following conditions:
1) The Temporary Conditional Use Permit is approved for up to 48 months from the Planning
Commission approval date of June 9, 2016, subject to an annual review by Development
Services staff for compliance with application provisions and conditions of approval. A
report on the status and compliance with conditions shall be submitted to the Planning
Commission. After reviewing the report the Planning Commission may determine if further
review of the permit is necessary.
2) Temporary signage shall be installed as shown on the Vast Oak University District Exhibits
and on the Mulberry Models University District Plans except as hereinafter modified.
3) In Vast Oaks West all signs shall be ground mounted including Construction Access Only
signs, Future Commercial signs, Future Community Park signs and Future Apartments signs.
4) Cypress Model Home Complex and Magnolia Home Complex shall submit sign details for
the Model Homes prior to the signs being installed and may be approved if consistent with
the Mulberry signage.
5) The temporary banner sign poles shall be removed when permanent light poles are available
for installation of the signs.
6) Any graffiti or damage to signs shall be promptly repaired.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the
appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be ten (10) working days from the date
of said action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing
there are no appeals.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 9th day of June, 2016 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: NOES: U ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ADAMS _ BLANQL1 I )_! ✓ BORBA _ f GIUDICE HAYDON
Borba, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
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/Susan Azevedo, ReUrding Secretary