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2018/08/15 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL MEETING MINUTES August 15,2018 The Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park met this date in a regular session commencing at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers, 130 Avram Avenue, with Chairperson Adams presiding. Call To Order Roll Call Declaration of Abstention Acknowledgement of Public Noticing Approval of Minutes Unscheduled Public None earances Study Session File No, PROJI8-0001 David Bouquillon, Laulima Development Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the special session to order at approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge. Present: (5) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Blanquie, Commissioner Borba, Commissioner Giudice and Commissioner Haydon were present. Director of Development Services, Mary Grace Pawson, Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, Planner lll, Zach Tusinger and Recording Secretary, Suzie Azevedo, Planner I were present. None Chairperson Adams acknowledged the posting of the Agenda of this meeting in three (3) public places, per the requirements of the Brown Act. AGTION: Moved/seconded (Giudice/Borba) to approve the minutes of the April 26,2018 Planning Commission meeting as presented. Motion carried by the following unanimous 5-0 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba Blanquie, Giudice, Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: None Study Session: Presentation on the Station Avenue ProjecUDowntown Form-Based Gode Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, started by providing an update of the Station Avenue project stating the plans were going through some major revisions that would change the original look that has been presented, notably the 5 story retail/office/residential buildings would now be 2 story buildings. Mr. Beiswenger responded to Commissioners questions and comments in regards to the change in the architectural design. Chairperson Adams requested the applicant, Jes Slavik, to come up and answer their questions in regards to the changes and why the changes are happening. The main issue is the cost of building supplies and labor; by changing the material being used in the core downtown buildings to steel instead of concrete and moving the residential on to another location u cannot build a stick frame on Planning Commission Minutes st 15 2018 a steel frame), the developer is able to save on cost and make their timeframe more efficient. Mr. Slavik proceeded to respond to Commissioners questions and comments. Director of Development Services, Mary Grace Pawson, was present and provided a City perspective on the Developers plan changes. She responded to Commissioners questions and comments. Mr. Beiswenger continued by presenting the staff report and PowerPoint. Outline of why a Form-Based Code is needed: Provides predictability and ensures that zoning delivers on the PDA Plan's vision. Creates certainty and streamlines approval process for developers and property owners. Opportunity to consider and codify: . Vision and Policy of the PDA Plan. Street and Block Network. Form and Character of Streets and Civic Spaces. Form, Character, and lntensity of Buildings RECOMMENDED AGTION(S): Receive presentation on the Station Avenue project/Downtown Form-Based Code and provide feedback to applicant and staff Planner lll, Zach Tusinger, was in attendance and provided answers to Commissioners questions and comments in regards to the details of the proposed Form-Based Code. Vice Chairperson Giudice excused Chairperson Adams for the rest of the meeting Vice-Chairperson Giudice opened the floor up for public comment Kris Meyers- 1008 Hawthorne Cir - Question in regards to the entering and exiting of the Padre Center from the Expressway, would love if there was a two way street. Vice-Chairperson Giudice closed the public comment. A full audio transcript of the proceedings can be located here: Commissioner Haydon brought up an email she received asking if the city has chosen a General Plan Consultant yet. Mr. Beiswenger replied that the city has, the company is Mintier Harnish, and they have already started working on the nn of the General Plan Jeff Beiswenger informed the Commissioners that there would be a special, joint study session with the City Council to be held during their regular meeting in September to go over the General Plan data. a Matters from Planning Commissioners Matters from Planning Staff 2 Planning Commission Minutes ust 15 2018 AQjournment Chai There being no further business, Vice-Chairperson Giudice adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm. 3