2016/12/22 Planning Commission Resolution (3)PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2016-31
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK, CALIFORNIA, RECOMMENDING APPROVAL BY THE
CITY COUNCIL OF GENERAL PLAN TEXT AND MAP AMENDMENTS TO ALLOW
FOR THE RESIDENCES AT FIVE CREEK PROJECT (APN 143-040-124)
WHEREAS, MJW Investments, LLC, filed Planning Application No. PLDV2016-0001
proposing a General Plan Amendment, amendment to the Stadium Area Master Plan (a Planned
Development), adoption of a Final Development Plan (including a related Conditional Use
Permits), and a Development Agreement and Planning Application No. PLEN 2016-0003 for the
related certification of a Mitigated Negative Declaration ("MND") and Planning Application No.
PLSD2016-0001 proposing a Tentative Map for a proposed project on a 15.25 acre parcel located
at 5900 Labath Avenue (APN 143-040-124) (the "Project"), in accordance with the City of Rohnert
Park Municipal Code ("RPMC"); and
WHEREAS, the proposed amendments to the General Plan would amend the land use
designation of the project site from the current designation of Public/Institutional and Regional
Commercial to a designation of Public/Institutional, High Density Residential, Parks/Recreation,
and Regional Commercial as depicted on Exhibits 1 and 2; and
WHEREAS, the proposed text amendments, attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 2,
would incorporate references to the Stadium Area Master Plan into the General Plan Chapters 2
(Land Use and Growth Management), Chapter 3 (Community Design) and Chapter 7 (Health and
Safety); and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed Mitigated Negative
Declaration prepared for the project; recommended its certification by the City Council; and has
otherwise carried out requirements for the project pursuant to CEQA; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to California State Law and the RPMC, public hearing notices were
mailed to all property owners within an area exceeding a three hundred foot radius of the subject
property and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first public
hearing in the Community Voice; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2016, the Planning Commission held a public hearing, which
was continued to December 22, 2016 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support or opposition to the proposal; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information
contained in the General Plan Amendment application for the proposal.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Rohnert Park makes the following findings, determinations and recommendations with respect to
the proposed General Plan Amendment and amendments to the Land Use Map:
Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. The Planning Commission recommends City Council approval of the
Mitigated Negative Declaration for this Project, as described in Planning Commission Resolution
No. 2016-30, approved on date concurrently with the Planning Commission's approval of this
Resolution.
Section 3. Findings. The Planning Commission hereby makes the following findings
concerning the General Plan amendments proposed by Planning Application PLDV2016-0001:
1. That this proposed site is appropriate for development under the General Plan's High
Density Residential and Parks/Recreation Land Use designations.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed General Plan amendments would diversify the
variety of uses permitted within the site, while retaining policies which preserve uses
permitted under the previous land use designations. This diversity of uses and
preservation of previous land use designations reflects the applicant's current Project
plan and retains an appropriate level of development. The proximity of the site to a
diversity of land uses makes this site appropriately suited for higher density residential
uses. The site will have access to services necessary to serve multi -family development,
including: proximity to retail and employment uses; access to recreational facilities
(e.g. Hinebaugh Creek path and new park); and available infrastructure capacity (roads,
public utilities, etc.). The inclusion of park space within the project ensures that
adequate park and open space area is available to all multi -family uses within the
Stadium Area Master Plan.
2. That the proposed General Plan amendments would be internally consistent with
specific policies in the Land Use Element of the General Plan relative to the proposed
development.
Criteria Satisfied. The proposed amendments establish specific policies in the Land
Use and Community Design Elements of the General Plan specific to the Stadium Area
Planned Development. The policies promote a compact urban form, an increased
connectivity between and within neighborhoods, the designation of pedestrian oriented
activity centers, a variety of housing and a mix of housing types, the protection of
creeks and provision of a network of trails and parks, and a land use pattern to maximize
accessibility to parks and commercial centers.
3. That a duly noticed public hearing has been held to receive and consider public
testimony regarding the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map.
Criteria Satisfied. The Planning Commission held a public hearing on the proposed
General Plan Amendments on December 8, 2016, which was continued to December
22, 2016 to allow for additional testimony. Public comments were received and
considered prior to deliberations. The required notice of the public hearing was placed
in the November 25 edition of the Community Voice and a copy of the notice was
mailed to all property owners within 300 feet of the project site.
Section 4. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt
the Findings stated herein above and approve Application No. PLDV2016-0001 to amend the
General Plan Land Use Diagram so as to conform to the General Plan Amendment recommended
herein by adopting the amended General Plan Land Use Diagram attached to this Resolution as
Exhibit 1.
Section 5. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council amend
the text of the General Plan document to incorporate proposed changes related to the Stadium Area
Master Plan as attached to this Resolution as Exhibit 2.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 22nd day of December 2016 by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: ( NOES: () ABSENT: ABSTAIN: V
ADAMS BLANQUIE� SORBAN GIUDICEtkYDONf
John
Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest: �'
Susan �A,,vedo, R ording Secretary
Exhibit 1
Current General Plan Land Use Designations
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Proposed General Plan Land Use Designations
Chapter 2: Land Use and Growth Management
Specific Plan, Planned Development, and Other Areas
The new growth areas of the City have been divided into five specifc plan areas — Northwest,
Northeast, University District, Canon Manor, and Southeast; and twoerre planned development
areas — Sonoma Mountain Village an &4&m Area. Policies have been developed that pertain to
the individual specific plan/planned development areas, as well as for the City Center area, for
which a Concept Plan exists. Boundaries for ,specific plan/planned development areas are
demarcated in Figure 2.4-1. For policies related to design issues, please see Chapter 3: Community
Design.
LU -10A Coordinate the adoption of each specific plan and planned development in a manner that
provides for the systematic implementation of the General Plan, as is consistent with
the growth management and public facilities goals and policies of this General Plan. In
order to carry out this policy, the City Council may elect to adopt one specific plan and/or
planned development at a time, determine priorities for the adoption of each specific
plan/planned development, initiate the preparation of a specific plan and/or planned
development, or otherwise take action to ensure that the adoption of specific plans and
planned developments adhere to the growth management and public facilities goals and
policies of this General Plan.
Require that all specific plans and planned developments prepared pursuant to this
General Plan include the following components:
• A land use program as specified for each Specific Plan and Planned Development
area in the General Plan, including the maximum and minimum development for
each land use type; and
• A detailed traffic study, prepared by a City -approved traffic/transportation planner,
and reasonable mitigation measures to mitigate traffic impacts resulting from the
development; and
• The proposed Iocation and capacity of major infrastructure components, including
wells, sewage, water, drainage, solid waste, disposal, energy, and other essential
facilities proposed to be located within the area covered by the Speck
Plan/Planned Development; and
Policy GM -9 also requires preparation of a Public Facilities Financing Plan.
• A site-specific biological assessment of wetlands, habitat areas, and creeksides by
a City -approved biologist and a program for conservation/mitigation to the extent
feasible; and
• Survey for California tiger salamander, both in breeding habitat and adjacent
upland estivation habitat, with appropriate mitigation, including avoidance and
minimization measures; and
• Program for conservation of the natural resources along creeks and standards for
the conservation, development, and utilization of natural resources where
applicable; and
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Chapter 2: Land Use and Growth Management
Gross Housing Units Building Area (1,000 sf.)
Acreage Min imurn -Maximum Minimum -Maximum
Mixed Use' 147 0-1,694 n.a.2
Public/ fns titu tio nal 1 n.a. n.a. 2
Parks/Open Space 27 n.a. n.a. 2
Total 175 0-1,694 n.a. 2
1. Various residential, commercia4 off►ce, and industrial uses are proposed to be integrated throughout the Sonoma
Mountain Village Planned Development and such uses are there/ore collectively reflected as mixed use in this Table.
2. Due to the broad range of developmentoptions permitted in the Sonoma Mountain Viilage Planned Development, firing
a minimum and maximurn building area is undesirable, but shall be subject to the allowances provided in the Sonoma
Mountain Village Planned Developmen t &ning District
77re acreaaes and housing units in this table reflectbuildout oftheentireSonoma Mountain Village Planned Develanment
Source: Sonoma Mountain Village (Rev. 08/10)
Sta&Area Planned &twl_o ent Area
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I.tly34 Ensure that laud uses arc dispecsed_in asxarrtl rt c __with_ the orcsvisions or the Stadium Arca
Master Plan Planned Devei rnent TA►ni= District.:
• Red'eveLgpr gA1 offantwrly develoL)cd industrial and instilWonal land
• Partie;ulaa_- at entio? shall be �i-vtm--tom,-the mterta�_cg_".betwcen... dw iudugnLaf.
Btk4_qWWL commercial. gmd public4inotutigAW
■ ProyisioLns shall _tle Mgde_to ensure cp n crud trartsitipt�s._b4t ve _
thngb the mmamot between buiWing wW amm.
• The arraent betvv�ett sting __aures a44 spaces shall result in a cohgive desittn
Rtual4re that bu"ldiatrt materials, eo{ors, Iitil t to sidewalks par�l<ir p1�Ccmmt
landscape design, and plant materials complemeltt exigingndri posed_uses.
Include prn r sinetlesig_ Fotr noise etteuuati" dcv s ta_rdqceittticicar anti
out dur r noise levels for Mitive_recotors.
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(Khm Housing Units Budding Area U,M s f. t
_ AeMW Minimum -Maximum Minimum-muimyrn
fligh Density ltesldentW 22,55 — - to 473 �N=
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Rohnert Park General Plan
Central Rohnert Park
LU4038 Take advantage of the relatively close proximity and mixed-use character of
Central Rohnert Park to support a one-stop destination for the community's shopping,
employment, living, and recreational needs.
LU4139 Support new art and entertainment venues in Central Rohnert Park.
LU4291mplement a Regional Commercial Overlay zone to support opportunities for a variety of
regional commercial uses in the Triangle Business subarea, particularly within vacant and
underused portions of the Triangle Business subarea, fronting U.S. 101.
LU43+Implement a Downtown District on both sides of Rohnert Park Expressway and State
Farm Drive and encompassing the SMART rail station.
LU -442 Support creation of a pedestrian -oriented downtown, adjacent to the SMART rail station.
LU -45-3 Build on development in the City Center as a civic and cultural destination, with smaller
shops and services, mixed-use lofts, and neighborhood -oriented uses.
LU464Promote infill development to activate State Farm Drive, a key roadway connecting
Central Rohnert Park.
LU475 Support and market available employment parcels within walking distance of the
SMART rail line or local transit stop. Connect these centers with bicycle and pedestrian
facilities.
LU486Provide transitions to established neighborhood areas by ensuring appropriate setback
standards and stepbacks for upper -story levels of multi -story structures, adjacent to
residential uses.
LU-497Provide a variety of housing types and densities.
LU -L049 Focus the development of new housing in the City Center and Station Center
subareas, at densities sufficient to support transit use and with access to employment and
community services in the region.
LU -5144 Increase minimum density limits for higher density housing near transit
(particularly within one-half mile of the SMART rail station).
LU -5258 Support and encourage the provision of housing to a broad range of income
levels, including market -rate and affordable housing.
LU -534 -New development shall be required to comply with the City's inclusionary housing
ordinance.
LU-542Implement corridor landscape improvements that beautify and improve vehicular, transit,
bike, and pedestrian access to businesses within Central Rohnert Park.
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LU -533 Support and market infill development opportunities on vacant and underused sites that
can attract small and large tenants and a variety of users.
LU-564As new development occurs, provide incentives and assistance to existing small
businesses for property improvements that support their vibrancy and viability.
LU -57-5 Encourage existing property owners in Central Rohnert Park to upgrade their properties
to support new public places and improve the pedestrian orientation and character along
the street or retail frontages.
LU -5861n new development, use site preparation, grading, and construction techniques that
prevent contamination and sedimentation of creeks and streams.
LU -59- Avoid adverse impacts on ecologically sensitive habitat and wildlife in planning,
construction, and maintenance of creek corridor paths.
LU -6M Protect native and heritage trees that meet the definition of a "protected tree"
under the City's Zoning Ordinance.
LU -§1-49 Plant native vegetation in parks, public areas, and creek open space corridors.
LU-620Promote site and building design that improves energy efficiency by designing for natural
cooling and passive: solar heating. This can be achieved through the addition of building
and site development features such as extended eaves, window overhangs, and awnings;
tree placement for natural cooling; and orientation of buildings and windows to take
advantage of passive solar heating.
LU -631 Support the use of green or sustainable building materials, including recycled -content
materials that are consistent with the style and character of buildings.
LU -642 New project development will be required to comply with applicable greenhouse gas
reduction strategies in the Sonoma County Climate Action Plan and the Rohnert Park
Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Reduction Plan.
LU-653Pnor to obtaining building permits, projects within Central Rohnert Park will need to be
evaluated against the Bay Area Air Quality Management district's thresholds of
significance for project -level impacts and comply with applicable control measures in the
Bay Area 2010 Clean Air Plan. Potentially significant GHG impacts will need to be
mitigated to a less -than -significant level through alteration of project details or
construction methods. Land use policies.
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Chapter 3: Community Design
FOCUSAREAS
In addition to policies that apply across the city, this section of the General Plan includes policies
targeted at design issues specific to certain parts of the city. These are:
• University District;
• City Center;
• Central Rohnert Park
• Northeast Area;
• Northwest Specific Plan Area;
• Sonoma Mountain Village;
• $tadlum Area: and
• Southeast Area.
GOALS: NEIGHBORHOODS AND FOCUS AREAS
CD -G Encourage development of diverse and distinctive neighborhoods that build on the
patterns of the natural landscape and are responsive in their location and context.
This General Plan encourages development of neighborhoods to be responsive to their
location and context, rather than being based on a uniform design formula.
CD -H Promote a mix of uses and a variety of housing types and sizes within residential
neighborhoods.
The General Plan Diagram establishes a mix of uses within areas of new development
and promotes a mix of housing types by allowing a range of residential densities within
the same areas. This goal and the subsequent policies build on the overall direction
established in the diagram.
CD -I Ensure that neighborhood streets provide an attractive physical environment for
motorists, pedestrians, and cyclists.
CD -J Maintain the character of existing neighborhoods while undertaking streetscape and
signage improvements in selected areas.
CD -K Support improvements to the pedestrian orientation within Central Rohnert Park.
CD -L Create a consistent character and identity for Central Rohnert Park — particularly in area
defined as Downtown.
CD -M Ensure the quality of new development within Central Rohnert Park.
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Sonoma Mountain Village Planned Development Area
CD -48A Ensure that Sonoma Mountain Village is developed as a sustainable community typified
by pedestrian- and bicycle -friendly elements, compact village -style blocks, and
integration of residential, commercial, and industrial uses.
CD -48B Ensure that all development and land use conforms with the Sonoma Mountain Village
Zoning Code,
CD48C Ensure that development includes features which advance energy conservation,
environmental protection, and sustainability, including:
• Minimizing demolition of existing structures and encouraging adaptive reuse of
buildings.
• Providing ample pedestrian and bicycle paths throughout Sonoma Mountain Village,
and provide appropriate connection points to surrounding areas to integrate
pedestrian and bicycle access to adjacent portions of the City.
• Use of low-water plumbing fixtures and water conservation techniques in building
design and construction.
• Use of solar, wind, and other alternative energy forms.
CD -48D Require parks, open spaces, and recreational facilities to be distributed throughout the
area in a manner haat encourages easy and frequent access by residents, employees, and
others within Sonoma Mountain Village.
CD -48E Require design of streets, infrastructure, buildings, and other public and private features
to be consistent and complimentary, so as to create a uniform character for all
development within Sonoma Mountain Village.
Stadium Area PalannedDevelQ= d
C'D49_A__RqtLuirc buildii.ig.lqaterLals. ccafors• linkage to si_dcw�bt&,pjac�ment,_landsc_pe
d5itan, and plant matcri.Ws to cent eNist ng and
C$4913 Integrate proMr sites fti,gn and/or noise attenuating devices to reduce the indoor and
fiTiEwfimmmon
CC -49C Reguire Jbi all- g=s within the PDA dude _kjdMglJW p13 bob sides and Hast
siddewaiks a-nt3g�llas�1 �ngct al activity areas.
C,D-4ikcks s€tai beprfwided at all retasl use locations and vt+ithin residential areas.
CD -49E Ensure that all development and land use conforms to the Stadium Area Zoning Code
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Southeast Specific Plan Area
CD-49CD-50 Locate the proposed Mixed Use Commercial area along Bodway Parkway to
increase accessibility. Require buildings to front on Bodway with parking located behind
buildings.
CD 59CD-51 Provide Medium Density Residential uses adjacent to mixed-use/commercial
areas. Require the commercial center to provide landscaping to screen parking and
provide a buffer between the residential and commercial uses.
GI) S l CD -52 Ensure that the proposed neighborhood park is located adjacent to the Medium
Density Residential area.
GD 5 _Allow only Estate Residential uses along Petaluma Hill Road in order to provide
transition between developed and undeveloped areas.
While this is the only use along Petaluma Ilill Road shown on the General Plan
Diagram, the intent is to ensure that this policy is maintained if the General Plan
Diagram were to be amended in the future.
Existing Neighborhoods
ED 33CD-54 Ensure that new development in existing neighborhoods is respectful of the
character of existing uses and causes nunimal design intrusion.
The General Plan does not seek to alter the character of existing neighborhoods, which
have played and will continue to play an important role in the future success of Rohnert
Park as a community.
CO 5 MIS In cooperation with merchants, undertake a streetscape program for Commerce
Boulevard that provides high branching trees that permit the stores to be seen but provide
a canopy to the street. Provide shrubs to screen parking from the streets.
CD -56 Establish a zero foot building setback that allows buildings to be located at the back of
the sidewalk for commercial areas in the Downtown District Amenity Zone, as indicated
in Figure 3.2-15.
CD -57 Support public realm enhancements that improve bike and pedestrian; connectivity,
comfort, and access from neighborhoods and destinations in Central Rohnert Park to the
SMART rail station.
CD -58 Encourage new development to provide public plazas, gathering places, and pedestrian
amenities that contribute to the character of the street and public realm.
CD -59 Focus public and private investments inside the Downtown District Amenity Zone to
create an urban downtown streetscape and facilitate pedestrian and bicycle crossings of
Rohnert Park expressway (RPX) and State Farm Drive.
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CD -60 Develop a streetscape palette that accents the identity for downtown and each of the
subareas and enhances the character and role of the street.
CD -61 Promote sustainable development practices that result in more energy- and water efficient
development, responsive to the mild climate conditions in the Sonoma Valley.
CD -62 Allow diverse building types and styles that are compatible and consistent with the
character of development in Sonoma County.
CD43 Use high quality landscaping and building materials at the SMART station.
CD4 _Support high quality architecture, streetscape, and landscape design features in the
Downtown District Amenity Zone."
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Chapter 3: Community Design
3.3 COMMERCIAL CENTERS
As of 1999, essentially two types of commercial centers exist in Rohnert Park:
• Neighborhood Commercial, located adjacent to neighborhoods, providing convenient
shopping for nearby the residents. Neighborhood commercial centers are primarily
oriented toward the automobile, but include amenities like large sidewalks and
landscaped buffers that are pedestrian -friendly. The largest of these, at Rohnert Park
Expressway/Commerce Boulevard, includes more than half the land devoted to
neighborhood commercial facilities in the city.
• Regional Commercial, located primarily along US 101, serving a regional clientele,
in addition to Rohnert Park residents. Large, big -box retail stores (such as Home
Depot and Wal-Mart) along Redwood Drive are oriented to their parking lots and the
visibility that US 101 provides. Large blocks, minimal access points, and lack of
shade trees discourage walking and bicycling.
While much new future commercial development is contemplated as being part of mixed-use
centers (policies for which are included in the preceding section), single -use commercial
development may occur in several areas.
GOALS: COMMERCIAL CENTERS
CD -N Provide safe, convenient, and comfortable pedestrian connections within commercial
centers and between commercial centers and adjacent sites and residential
neighborhoods.
CD -0 Ensure that the location of buildings and the orientation of entrances within commercial
centers allow for easy pedestrian access.
POLICIES: COMMERCIAL CENTERS
Figure 3.3-1 illustrates the potential visual appearance of commercial centers developed
according to the policies in this section.
GD D-56 Require all development within commercial districts to provide pedestrian
amenities, including:
• Pedestrian walkways through parking lots to connect buildings on opposite sides
of parking areas;
• Sidewalks wide enough to accommodate pedestrian use;
• Sidewalk intersection bulbs, to reduce the walking distance across streets;
• Pedestrian lighting, benches, street trees, and other sidewalk amenities; and
• Landscaping that complements pedestrian circulation and eliminates barriers to
pedestrian access.
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Commercial development should be designed to accommodate both the
pedestrian and the automobile. Neighborhood commercial centers, in particular,
should provide strong pedestrian and bicycle connections to adjacent
neighborhoods. Regional commercial centers are primarily accessed by car, but
pedestrian amenities on-site (adequate sidewalk widths, pedestrian lighting;
landscaping that complements pedestrian activity and removes barriers to
walking, etc) can help improve pedestrian safety and circulation and facilitate
walking to and from adjacent sites.
See also Chapter 4: Transportation, which requires pedestrian amenities to be
provided within 600 feet of Mired -use, High Density Residential, schools, parks,
and recreational uses.
CD-63QLL7 As part of the Zoning Ordinance, maintain development standards for all
development within commercial districts that include, but are not limited to:
• Maximum setbacks from the front lot -line;
• Maximum length of the front lot line that can be used as the edge of a parking
lot;
• Landscaping requirements;
• Design standards for parking lots, including landscaping and buffering;
• Required orientation of main entrances to the street;
• Building transparency and pedestrian comfort;
• Signage requirements; and
• Height, overall size, materials, lighting, and location.
DOWNTOWN DISTRICT
In 2016, in order to facilitate the development of downtown, a Downtown District Amenity Zone
(DDAZ) was established by the Central Rohnert Park, Priority Development Area Plan, The
DDAZ is intended to focus investment in the downtown area and to facilitate and create a
compact, walkable, commercial district that is unique to Rohnert Park. The intent is to establish
an urban streetscape environment supporting creation of a walkable dining, entertainment, retail,
and civic district, within an urban atmosphere that is uniquely defined for the city. Figure 3.2-16
illustrates the DDAZ boundaries.
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3.4 PUBLIC ART
As in the past, the City should continue efforts to promote arts and culture, including in
cooperation with Sonoma State University, and as part of development and redevelopment.
GOALS: PUBLIC ART
CD -P Promote art and culture in Rohnert Park
POLICIES: PUBLIC ART
GO 66CWS Encourage the integration of art and cultural components in public places and
facilities.
EB-6-7CD-54 Include art and cultural components in areas of new development and
redevelopment.
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Chapter 7: Health and Safety
GOALS: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
HS -H Use the Standardized Emergency Management Plan as the guide for emergency management
in Rohnert Park.
HS -I Cooperate with other public agencies to store, organize, distribute, and administer
emergency medical equipment, supplies, services and communication systems.
HS -J As part of the concurrency requirement for development on the westside, construct a public
safety station west of US 101 in the general vicinity of the Wilfred Avenue/L,abath Avenue
intersection.
A Westside station will be necessary if'additional construction occurs west of US 101 in
order to respond to emergency calls within an acceptable response time. If the station were
located in the general vicinity of the Wilfred Avenue/Labath Avenue intersection,
emergency vehicles could respond within four minutes to calls in the area west of US 101.
POLICIES: EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
HS -21 Maintain and regularly update the Standardized Emergency Management Plan.
The Department of Public safety shall administer the plan and revise it as needed.
Evacuation routes should be adopted and updated as part of the plan. The routes should
be flexible to respond appropriately to various emergencies (such as exposure to
hazardous materials, flood, fire, or earthquake).
HS -22 Conduct periodic emergency management exercises to familiarize key City personnel and
surrounding jurisdictions and agencies with their roles and responsibilities to ensure
emergency facilities will function in the event of disaster.
HS -23 Prepare and disseminate information to help households prepare for emergency situations.
This information should include pre -fire and earthquake plans, guidebooks, and
instruction kits identifjdng how emergency response will be coordinated and how
evacuation of residents will proceed_ Households should be encouraged to take the
necessary preparations to be self-sufficient for at least 72 hours after a disaster strikes the
community.
HS -24 Require adequate access for emergency vehicles, including adequate street width and
vertical clearance, on new streets.
The DPS should establish street width, vertical clearance, and access standards in the
Standardized Emergency Management Plan.
HS -25 Ensure that new traffic signals include a system which allows emergency vehicles to
change the signal.
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HS -26 Locate a new public safety station in thetadiMM
p3�jeA
; require new develo}amentin s aes
FMve and WeM of Ila,.a.4." to �� the west a��est of q j to conirlbute
!l*ds to the Public Facilities Financing Plan for construction.
The Klfred-Dowdell Village Speck Plan establishes a Public Facilities Financing Plan
to provide funding for a new station. The Wilfred-Dowdell Village development is
providing a portion of the total funding required; other development benefiting from the
station will also be required to contribute. The nese station on the westside is expected to
require seven additional public safety staff' whose salaries would be provided through the
General Fund.
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