2016/07/28 Planning Commission Resolution (2)PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-23
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT AND SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR A 65 FOOT HIGH
DROP TOWER RIDE AT SKANDIA AMUSEMENT CENTER LOCATED AT 5301
REDWOOD DRIVE (045-082-058)
(Rulon K. Cottrell for Skandia Amusement Center)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Rulon K. Cottrell, filed Planning Application No.
PLSU2015-0004 for a Conditional Use Permit to allow a 65 foot high drop tower ride at 5301
Redwood Drive (APN 045-082-058), in accordance with the City of Robnert Park Municipal
Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLSU2015-0004 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on July 28, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Application
No. PLSU2015-0004 during a scheduled public meeting at which time interested persons had an
opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the July 28, 2016, Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing and
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the
Commission considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLSU2015-0004;
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. PLSU2015-0004 makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the developments general appearance is compatible with existing development and
enhances the surrounding neighborhood.
Criteria Satisfied. The addition of the 65 foot high tower ride will be an attractive
addition to the amusement center and will be compatible with the other entertainment
facilities in the amusement center. The tower ride will be compatible, and not conflict
with other uses in the immediate area which are predominately commercial or industrial
in character.
B. That the development incorporates a variation from adjacent on-site and off-site
structures in height, bulk, and area; arrangement on the parcel; openings or breaks in
the fagade facing the street; and/or the line and pitch of the roof.
Criteria Satisfied. The new ride will be different in appearance with the other
entertainment facilities in the amusement center. It will be a focal point in the
amusement center from Redwood Drive and Highway 101.
C. That the development will be located and oriented in such a manner so as to provide
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connections with adjacent properties, as appropriate,
and avoids indiscriminate location and orientation.
Criteria Satisfied. The amusement center location has convenient vehicle access from
Redwood Drive, Rohnert Park Expressway and from Highway 101. There is a pedestrian
and bicycle trail paralleling nearby portions of US 101 for the convenience of customers
both walking and cycling to the amusement center.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. A Negative Declaration was prepared for this
proposal. (See Resolution No 2016-22)
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSU2015-0004 subject to the following conditions:
1. The Conditional Use and Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall expire one
year from the Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration a
building permit is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward
completion.
2. The Project is approved as shown in Exhibit A except as conditioned or modified below.
3. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park
Building Department for the tower ride installation.
4. Bicycle racks shall be provided adjacent to the entrance to the facility details subject to
Development Services staff approval.
5. The lights on the tower ride shall be turned off when the facility closes in the evening and
shall remain off until the facility opens the following day.
6. The refuse enclosure exterior walls shall be painted to match the color of the main
building details subject to approval of the Development Services Staff.
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 28th day of July, 2016 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: 1) NOES: 0 ABSENT: 01— ABSTAIN: 0
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Jo i Borba, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest
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