2018/09/13 Planning Commission MinutesROHNERT PARK PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING MINUTES
September 13, 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
Ahstention
Acknowledgement of
Public Noticing
Approval of Minutes
Unscheduled Public None.
Site Plan and
Architectural Review
File No. PLSRI7-0012
Tejal PateZRedwood
Lodging
Chairperson Adams called the meeting of the special session to order at
approximately 6:00 p.m. with Chairperson Adams leading the pledge.
Present: (3) Commissioners: Commissioner Adams, Commissioner Borba and
Commissioner Haydon were present. Commissioner Blanquie and Commissioner
Giudice were absent.
Planning Manager, Jeffrey Beiswenger, Planner lll,Zach Tusinger, and Recording
Secreta Suzie Azevedo were resent.
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 (Borba/Haydon) to approve the minutes of the May
24,2018 Planning Commission meeting as presented.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba
Haydon; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Blanquie, Giudice
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018-35, approving Site Plan and
Architectural Review for a 96 room Home2Suites hotel located at 6490
Redwood Dr. (APN 143-391-0221
Planner lll, Zach Tusinger presented the staff report and PowerPoint presentation
Project description:
o Former site of Sizzler Restauranto Site is 1.87 acreso 96 unit hotelo Five storieso 106 parking spaceso Outdoor pool and fire pit areao Green features
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Green Features:
. Rooftop solaro Electric vehicle charginge LED lighting. Drought tolerant plantings. Bike parking/pedestrian connections
CEQA lnfill Exemption:
. Traffic. Air Quality and Greenhouse Gas. Noise
No significant effects, under five acres, no sensitive habitat, and can be adequately
served by utilities and public services.
Result: Class 32 lnfill Exemption as described in Section 15332 of CEQA
Guidelines.
Required SPAR Findings:
General appearance is compatible with existing development and
enhances the neighborhood
lncorporates variations in height, bulk, and area; variations in fagade and
roof line
Located and oriented so as to provide pedestrian, bicycle, and vehicular
connections with adjacent properties
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony and
approve Resolution 2018-35, with the new exhibit B included, for the Site Plan and
Architectural Review of the Home2 Suites Hotel at 6490 Redwood Drive.
Chairperson Adams open the floor for comments and questions
Discussion points between the Commission, staff and the applicant included
. Are the windows operational? Will they be up to fire/building code?o Willthere be any "plain earth" landscape?. Where does this type of 96 room hotel fall within the hotel market?r What is the need for "Separate Fire Permits"?. EV Charging stations, is 4 the standard or can we have more?. Night time staff coverage.o Security- Staff or hired private company? Will security plan be in final
plans?. Solar, is applicant okay if Commission made it a COA.. Safe pedestrian access to sidewalk for hotel guests.r What is the applicants estimated timeframe?
Tejal Patel, Redwood Lodging, was recognized and addressed the Commission
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Chairperson Adams opened the floor up for public comment
No public comment.
Chairperson Adams invited the Commissioners to discuss the project for final
comment, all seem to be in favor of the project.
AGTION: Moved/Seconded (Haydon/Borba) to approve Resolution 2018-35 with
a condition of approval added that rooftop solar panels shall be installed prior to
occupancy.
Motion carried by the following 3-0-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba, Haydon;
NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Blanquie, Giudice
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION NO.2018.36, APPROVING SITE PLAN
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL OF BURGER
K|NG LOCATED AT 6125 COMMERCE BLVD (ApN 143-051-006)
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, presented the staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Project description:
Remodel Exterior Fagade:o New PainVStucco Color Scheduleo New Ceramic Tilesr New Metal Canopieso New Brick Veneero New Storefront Systemo New Signage
No Changes to:o Existing Building Footprinto Site Circulationo parking
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Landscaping Condition of Approval #5
Requires project to submit a landscaping and irrigation plan that is in compliance
with the Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (WELO) standards.
RECOMMENDED AGTION(S): Receive staff report, consider all testimony and
adopt Resolution No. 2018-36 approving Site Plan and Architecture Review for the
Burger King Remodel at 6125 Commerce Blvd., subject to the findings and
conditions of approval.
Chairperson Adams asked the applicants representative to take the stand
Discussion between staff, Commissioners and the applicant was held in regards to
details as follows
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o Landscape details; Commissioner would like to see the mature trees and
bushes remain, they all agree that they like the way this Burger King looks
with the current landscape, but also acknowledge that the landscape needs
to meet the WELO standards for water conservation. Applicants'
representative would like to request an exemption (a reduction the
landscape plan, etc.) from doing the landscape updates to meet WELO.
Director of Development Services, Mary Grace Pawson, was recognized
and spoke on the WELO requirements and how staff can look into how
much "wiggle" room staff can give the applicant in a reduced landscape
plan that is still allowed by law but that the Commissioner can approve the
application without the landscape plan at this meeting (and the plans would
need to be compliant prior to a building permit being issued) or the
Commissioners can request the applicant to come back for approval once
they have the landscape plan.
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Chairperson Adams closed discussion with the applicant and asked if there was
any public commenVquestions. There was none.
Chairperson Adams invited the Commissioners to discuss the project for final
comment, all agree that they do not want to slow down the process, but are
hesitant on not seeing the landscape plan first.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Borba/Haydon) to approve Resolution 2018-36 for an
exterior remodel of Burger King located at 6125 Commerce Boulevard with a
condition to be written stating that staff shall work with the applicant to maintain as
much of the existing landscaping as possible to the maximum extent of state law.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Haydon, NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Blanquie, Giudice
CONSIDERATION OF RESOLUTION 2018.37, APPROVING SITE PLAN AND
ARGHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR REMODEL OF JACK IN THE BOX
LOCATED AT 6299 COMMERCE BOULEVARD
Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, presented the staff report and PowerPoint
presentation.
Project Description:
Remodel Exterior Fagade:o New Paint Color Scheduleo New Porcelain Tileso New Fascia on Existing Canopieso New Brick Veneero New Storefront Systemo New Compliant Bicycle Rackso New Signage
No Changes to:o Existing Building Footprinto Site Circulationop/ Drive-Thro
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Landscaping Condition of Approval #5
Requires project to submit a landscaping and irrigation plan that is in compliance
with the Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (WELO) standards.
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S): Receive staff report. Staff recommends adoption
of Resolution No. 2018-37 approving Site Plan and Architecture Review for the
Jack in the Box Remodel at 6299 Commerce Blvd., subject to the findings and
conditions of approval.
Chairperson Adams asked the applicant, Lauren Tong and her representative,
Anthony Gutierrez, to take the stand.
Discussion between staff, Commissioners and the applicant was held in regards to
specific details as follows:
o When was this design first proposed for this chain?o Outdoor lighting- Upgraded to LED'so Landscapingo Signs, how much has been taken up so far? What is the new proposed
signage?. Will they be open during the remodel
Chairperson Adams closed discussions with the applicant and asked if there was
any public comment, there was none.
Chairperson Adams invited the Commissioners to discuss the project for final
comment, all seemed excited for the new look on the corner of Expressway and
Commerce.
AGTION: Moved/Seconded (Borba/Haydon) to approve Resolution 2018-37 for an
exterior remodel of Jack in the Box located at 6299 Commerce Boulevard with a
condition to be written stating that staff shall work with the applicant to maintain as
much of the existing landscaping as possible to the maximum extent of state law.
Motion carried by the following unanimous 3-0-0-2 vote: AYES: Adams, Borba,
Haydon, NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Blanquie, Giudice
Commissioner Haydon- Brought up the meeting on Energy Efficiency, the deadline
is November 18th, 2018 and that the incentive percentage is based on the model
and what air district you reside in.
Chairperson Adams - McDonalds Remodel, it looks great beside the red sign that
is still there and wants to know what the protocol for enforcing the condition
involved with the sign, Staff is working on it.
New plans from Laulima just came in and will back at Commission soon
There being no further business, Chairperson Adams adjourned the meeting at
7:46 pm.
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