2007/05/24 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES
THURSDAY, May 24, 2007
The Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a regular session commencing at 7:00
p.m. in the City Council Conference Room, 6750 Commerce Blvd., with Chairperson Adams presiding.
Call To Order
Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the regular session to order at
approximately 7:00 p.m. with staff leading the pledge of allegiance.
Roll Call
Present (4) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Armstrong,
Commissioner Ahanotu and Commissioner Kilat were present. Commissioner
Callinan was excused.
Community Development Director, Ron Bendorff and Recording Clerk, Suzie
Azevedo were present.
Approval of Minutes
A motion was made by Commissioner Armstrong, seconded by Commissioner
Ahanotu to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2007 with corrections. The
motion carried with a 4-0 vote.
Acknowledgement of
Chairperson Adams acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in
Public Noticing
three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act.
Unscheduled
None.
Public Appearances
Use Permit
Recording Clerk, Suzie Azevedo, gave the staff report. She reported that the
project involves the operation of a consulting and training business to include
Anne Pierce/JBass &
instruction in computer and information systems management and internet
Associates
marketing advice, training of persons regarding software operations, and general
business administration skills development. The proposed operation would
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occupy a tenant space located at 190 Raleys' Towne Centre. Given the site's
Regional Commercial zoning, a use permit would be required for the proposed
use.
Ms. Azevedo stated that the proposed hours of operation would be 9 AM — 3 PM,
Monday thru Thursday and a minimum of 2 student at the office Friday to Sunday
or evenings after 3 PM. She also noted that there is an existing customer
parking supply of 29 spaces servicing 5-6 businesses. There is additional
parking behind the post office as well as to the south of the Long's Drug Store.
Additionally, the applicant has indicated that most, if not all, clients arrive to the
facility by public transportation. Given the site's existing parking and the
applicant's assertion and business practice that the proposed use does not
require a high parking demand, Ms. Azevedo stated that the existing parking
supply would be sufficient to support the proposed training school.
Ms. Azevedo recommended adoption of Planning Commission Resolution No.
Planning. Commission Minutes
May 10, 2007
2007-15, approving the Conditional Use Permit for JBass & Associates Training
and Consulting.
Chairperson Adams opened the public hearing.
The applicant, Anne Pierce, was recognized and answered briefly a couple of
questions asked by the Commission.
There being no further comments, the public hearing was closed.
A motion was made by Commission Kilat, seconded by Commissioner Armstrong
to adopt Planning Commission Resolution No. 2007-15 approving the Conditional
Use Permit for JBass and Associates Training and Consulting, as conditioned.
The motion passed with a 4-0 vote.
Matters From
Commissioner Armstrong updated the Commission on the Creeks Masterplan
Commissioners
Committee. He noted that the members went on a field trip to several of the
creeks and it was very interesting and informative.
Commissioner Adams complimented staff on the city's response to the EIR for
the casino.
Matters from Planning
Mr. Bendorff reported on the following:
Staff
. Next meeting: Municipal Code amendments re: alcoholic beverages,
annual report re: CIP-Consistency, with General Plan. The Community
Center Campus design will be presented at a future
• Council approved Parkland Dedication Amendments
Adjournment
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
7:18 PM until Thursday, June 14, 2007