2016/10/27 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-25
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 THE LEARNING
EXPERIENCE DAY CARE CENTER AT 6150 COMMERCE BOULEVARD
(143-021-082)
(John Diemer VP of Construction for The Learning Experience Day Care Center)
WHEREAS, the applicant, John Diemer, filed Planning Application No. PLSU2016-
0001 for a Conditional Use Permit and Site Plan and Architectural Review to allow a day care
center at 6150 Commerce Boulevard (APN 143-021-082), in accordance with the City of
Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLSU2016-0001 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2016, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSU2016-0001 during a scheduled public meeting at which time interested
persons had an opportunity to testify either in support of or opposition to the project;
WHEREAS, at the October 13, 2016, the 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. PLSU2016-0001; and
WHEREAS, on October 13, 2016 the Planning Commission continued discussion of the
item to the October 27th, 2016 meeting to consider additional testimony and arguments.
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. PLSU2016-0001 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 day care center will be an attractive addition to the surrounding
area, will consist of an attractive building with an outdoor play area and will provide a
needed service to employees in the nearby commercial area and for residents in Rohnert
Park. The day care center will be compatible with other commercial uses in the
immediate area.
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 faVade facing the street; and/or the line and pitch of the roof.
Criteria Satisfied. The building will have a single -story residential appearance which will
appeal to parents and children in the facility. There will be adequate on-site parking for
employees and parents using the facility and an outside play area for the children in the
day care center. There is existing landscaping including mature trees that will be retained
across the Commerce Boulevard frontage of the property.
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 facility is close to bike lanes on Rohnert Park Expressway,
Commerce Boulevard and the bike and pedestrian trail on the adjacent Hinebaugh Creek.
Access to the bicycle and pedestrian path is from the parking lot in front of the day care
building. There is also excellent vehicle access to the property from Commerce
Boulevard.
Section 3. Findings Regarding: Site Plan and Architectural Review. Factors considered. The
Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No. PLSU2016-0001, 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 single -story building will have a residential appearance and will be
compatible with some of the buildings in the surrounding shopping centers. The building
gives the appearance of a day care center. The day care center and the adjacent Cal Skate
share a common access driveway on Commerce Boulevard but each use has its own
parking lot for customer use.
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 faVade facing the street; and/or the line and pitch of the roof.
Criteria Satisfied. The building is set back from the street with a generous landscape strip
along Commerce Boulevard and parking in front of the building for the convenience of
parents using the facility. The building will be single story with a hip roof in contrast to
the adjacent two-story building with a flat roof. Security fencing around the building is
open to protect views of the building and views of the adjacent Hinebaugh Creek. An
attractive monument sign will be placed on the Commerce Boulevard frontage of the
property to direct parents into the day care center.
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. Access to the site will be from an existing driveway on Commerce
Boulevard serving an adjacent use. There will also be ADA access from the day care center
to Commerce Boulevard. The day care center is convenient to nearby employees and
residents and adjacent to the pedestrian and bike trail on Hinebaugh Creek. The only access
to the creek trail is from the Day care parking lot for security purposes.
Section 4. Environmental Clearance. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was prepared for the day
care center in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSU2016-0001 subject to the following conditions:
Planning and Building
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 Exhibits A through H except as conditioned or
modified below.
3. Exterior recording security cameras shall be installed on the exterior of the building,
details subject to the approval of the Public Safety Department and Development
Services Department.
4. This facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code and any state or federal agency regarding day care centers.
5. The fence enclosing the outdoor play area shall be eight (8) feet tall and a beige or tan
color, details subject to the approval of the Development Services Department.
6. Three (3) bicycle racks shall be provided adjacent to the entrance to the day care center
details subject to Development Services staff approval.
7. The building and all outdoor areas available to the public shall be ADA compliant.
8. The refuse enclosure shall be painted to match the main building wall color.
9. The sidewalk at the top of the ramp shall be a minimum of 48 inches wide.
10. The existing trees in the front planter shall be retained.
I 1. Incorporate additional landscaping along the creek side of the fence as approved by
planning staff.
Engineering
12. Prior to issuance of a building permit provide sewer and water use calculations for the
site.
13. Prior to issuance of a building permit fill out and submit the storm water determination
sheet from the City of Santa Rosa.
14. Prior to issuance of a building permit submit a title report with full description of
property and all existing easements on-site. Existing storm drain easement cannot be
built over.
15. On building permit plans, show proposed utility layout (electrical, water, sewer, etc.)
from street to building.
16. Conditions of Approval will include upgrading sidewalk and driveway in front of
entrance to site to be ADA compliant.
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 271h day of October, 2016 by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: [ NOES: ABSENT: 0 ABSTAIN: 0
ADAMS 1 BLANQUIE i BORBA d GIUDICE � HAYDON /V
Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
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