2008/02/14 Planning Commission Resolution (2)Item No.: 3
File No.: PL2008-002UP
PC RESOLUTION NO. 2008-08
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, APPROVING A CONDTIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
AN E -WASTE COLLECTION FACILITY IN AN EXISTING INDUSTRIAL TENANT
SPACE AT 50 EXECUTIVE AVENUE (APN 143-490-002)
(Joshua & Jack French - Smart Cycle)
WHEREAS, the applicant, filed a Planning Application PL2008-002UP for consideration
of a Conditional Use Permit for an E -Waste collection facility (Smart Cycle) in an existing
Industrial (I -L) tenant space located at 50 Executive Avenue (APN 143-490-002) in accordance
with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PL2008-002UP was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were appropriately posted and mailed to the property
owners adjacent and within 300 feet of the project site;
WHEREAS, on February 14, 2008, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No.PL2008-002UP during a scheduled public hearing at which time interested persons
had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the project; and,
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. Findings. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning Application No.
PL2008-002UP makes the following findings, to wit;
Conditional Use Permit
The proposed location of the conditional use is consistent with the objectives of the Zoning
Ordinance and the purpose of the district in which in the site is located.
The project would be located in an Industrial (I -L) District that allows a "Light Processing
Facility" as a conditional use. The proposed use would allow the continuation of the
surrounding Industrial uses and would not significantly conflict with these uses; the drop off
component of the facility will only be open 2 days a week with intermittent activity throughout
the day.
2. That the proposed location of the 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 use will be compatible with the surrounding uses; and
Planning Commission Staff Report
February 14, 2008
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File No.: PL2008-002UP
As discussed in the Staff Report, the proposed operation would be located in an industrial area.
The hours of operation for drop off and pick up in staff s opinion would not significantly
conflict with other uses in the area, thus no impact relative to parking, traffic, or conflict of use
is expected. However, to ensure that the operation remains complementary to the other on -
sites uses and that parking is not an issue, a condition has been added to re-evaluate the
processing facility in one year.
3. The proposed use will comply with each of the applicable provisions of this title.
The project does not involve exterior modifications. Any such improvements, as well as
proposals for new signage would require site plan and architectural review and/or
administrative review respectively. The project otherwise complies with zoning ordinance
standards relative to setbacks, height, floor area ratio, and parking.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act, pursuant to California Code of Regulations, Title 14, Chapter 3,
Section 15301 (Class 1 — Existing facilities with no new construction and no potentially significant
impacts on the environment).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PL2008-002UP to allow operation of a E -Waste recycling
facility located at 50 Executive Avenue (APN 143-490-002), subject to the following conditions:
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 (if required) for any tenant improvements and
construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion and/or the use is
initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
2. Conformance with Municipal Code and Other Agency Plans — 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. The applicant shall obtain all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park Building
and Public Safety Departments prior to commencement of the operation at this location.
4. All sign proposals shall be submitted to the Planning division for review and approval prior to
installation.
5. The drop off component of the operation shall be monitored by Staff for a period of one year to
determine how well the existing parking supply meets the needs of this use. If a parking
problem develops during that period, Staff shall bring the use permit back to the Commission
for review and, if necessary, the consideration of additional conditions to alleviate any parking
problems.
Planning Commission Staff Report
February 14, 2008
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Item No.: 3
File No.: PL2006-001UP
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the appeal
period, which is 10 working days from the date of said action, has expired. No building permits
shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, provided no appeals have been filed.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 14th day of February, 2008, by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
Amy Ahanotu, Chairperson, City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest: aw' ( "
usan Azevedo, ecording Secretary
AYES: NOES: O ABSENT: ABSTAIN:
ADAMS ✓ AHANOTU ARMSTRONG '� CALLINAN KILAT O
Planning Commission Staff Report
February 14, 2008
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