2008/01/10 Planning Commission ResolutionN
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File No.:PL2007-042SR
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2008-01
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING THE ENVIRONMENTAL SIGN
PROGRAM FOR THE BUILDING LOCATED AT 6085 STATE FARM DRIVE
(APN 143-021-078), FILE NO. PL 2007-042SR.
WHEREAS, on the applicant, Tom Pforsich, has submitted an application for the review
of the Environmental Sign Program for the building located at 6085 State Farm Drive (APN143-
021-078);
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL2007-042SR was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, on January 10, 2008, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following
findings:
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that 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. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving the signage proposed in
application PL2007-042SR makes the following findings; to wit:
1. That the proposed locations of the signs are in accordance with the objectives of the
Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the sign is located;
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed signage is within an acceptable range of square footage as
analyzed in this report and does not exceed the maximum of 200 square feet permitted in the
"I-L/O" zoning district.
2. That the proposed locations of the signs and the conditions under which the sign would be
operated and maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or
materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed locations of the monument sign, wall signs, and window signs
will continue to maintain the public's health, safety and welfare. The work will be completed
with the appropriate permits. All signs will be attractive and present an orderly appearance in
accordance with the regulations and standards of the Zoning Ordinance.
3. The proposed signage is in substantial conformance with the provisions of the Zoning
Code.
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Criteria Satisfied. The signage is appropriately sized, located, and designed. The proposed
locations of the signs are in accordance with the Zoning Ordinance and purpose of the "I-L/O"
zoning district in which the sign is located.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA,
pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15301 (Class 1 — Minor Alterations to Existing
Facilities).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve the applicant's request for Environmental Sign Program for the building located at 6085
State Farm Drive File No.: PL2007-042SR (APN: 143-021-078), subject to the following
conditions of approval:
Expiration of Approval — Pursuant to the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, this 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 or
an extension of time is requested prior to the expiration date.
Substantial Conformance - All improvements shall be in substantial conformance with
approved Environmental Sign Program plans that are date stamped received by the City of
Rohnert Park December 13, 2007.
2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency. P� — All improvements shall comply
with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code and any other
applicable relevant plans of affected agencies.
3. Permits — The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert
Park Building and Community Development Departments prior sign installation.
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 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 10t11 day of January, 2008, by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
Susa ams - C,hair, Rohnert Park Planning
Attest:
Susan Azevedo, Re ding Secretary
AYES: 0 NOES: V
ADAMS V/ AHANOTU
ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ARMSTRONG CALLINAN KILAT
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