2019/01/24 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2019-05
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK, CALIFORNIA APPROVING A ONE.YEAR EXTENSION OF THE
APPROVALS OF THE SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND SIGN
PROGRAM FOR THE WALMART LOCATED AT 4625 REDWOOD DRrVE (ApN 045-
0ss-004)
WHEREAS, the City processed applications for the Site Plan and Architectural Review
(Planning Application No. PL2009-02SR) and Sign Program (Planning Application No. PL20l0-
08SR) for a 40,260 square foot expansion of the existing Walmart Store located at 4624 Redwood
Drive, Rohnert Park, CA 94928 ("Project") in the time and manner prescribed by State and local
law. The Project would enable Walmart, Inc. to add a 24-hour grocery component to its existing
store; and
WHEREAS, on January 13,2015, the City Council of the City of Rohnert Park certified
the Environmental Impact Report, adopted a Statement of Oveniding Considerations and
Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, and approved the applications for Site Plan and
Architectural Review and Sign Program for the Project; and
WHEREAS, Walmart, Inc. has submitted an application for a one-year time extension of
the approvals for Site Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program for the Project, on the
grounds that litigation had effectively precluded Walmart, Inc. from moving forward with the
Project; and
WHEREAS, the litigation that Walmart claims precluded it from moving forward with
the Project was resolved on or about November 26,2018; and
WHEREAS, on January 24,2019, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposed time extension for the Site Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, using their independent judgment, reviewed the
time extension request and all evidence in the record related to the Project including the staff
report, public testimony, and all evidence presented both orally and in writing; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Rohnert Park, Califomia, hereby makes the following findings:
A. The Planning Commission, at a public hearing on January 24, 2079, reviewed
Walmart, Inc.'s request for a one-year extension of the approvals of the Site Plan
and Architectural Review and Sign Program for the Project, and all evidence in the
record related to the Project including the staff report, public testimony, and all
evidence presented both orally and in writing.
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B. The Planning Commission finds that a one-year extension of the approvals of the
Site Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program for the Project is consistent
with the approved plans for the Walmart expansion and with the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code Sections 17.25.035(B) and 17.27.030(HX1). Such entitlements
are hereby extended by one year and shall expire on January 13,2020.
C. The Planning Commission finds that a one-year extension of the approvals of the
Site Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program does not necessitate further
environmental review of the Project under CEQA, because the City Council has
certified the environmental impact report (SCH# 2009052008) for the Project.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission
does hereby approve Walmart, Inc.'s request for a one-year extension of the approvals of the Site
Plan and Architectural Review and Sign Program for the Walmart Store expansion located at 4625
Redwood Drive (APN 045-055-004) subject to the following conditions:
1. Walmart, Inc. shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park
Municipal Code.
2. Walmart, Inc. shall secure all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park
Building Department prior to commencement of construction.
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DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 24th day of January, 2019 by the City
of Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES:NOES ABSENT:o ABSTAIN:o_
cIUDICE 0"&o"DoN &Lo*r**W
Attest:
BLANQ UIE
Eileen Baughman,
Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Secretary
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