2019/11/14 Planning Commission Resolution
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PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2019-34
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE
STRAUS FAMILY CREAMERY ADDITIONS LOCATED AT
655 PARK COURT (APN 143-040-067)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Ed Brush, representing Straus Family Creamery, has
submitted a Site Plan and Architectural Review application for additions to the existing industrial
building located at 655 Park Court (APN, 143-040-067); and
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLSR19-0008 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law; and
WHEREAS, the project is located in the Industrial Zoning District, and so designated on
the Rohnert Park Zoning Map;
WHEREAS, on November 14, 2019, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSR19-0008 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the November 14, 2019 Planning Commission meeting, upon
considering all testimony and arguments, if any, of all persons desiring to be heard, the
Commission considered all the facts relating to Planning Application No. PLSR19-0008.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF
ROHNERT PARK DOES RESOLVE, DETERMINE AND ORDER AS FOLLOWS:
Section 1. That the above recitations are true and correct.
Section 2. Factors Considered. The Planning Commission, in approving Planning
Application No. PLSR19-0008, makes the following findings, to wit:
A. That the developments general appearance is compatible with existing development
and enhances the surrounding neighborhood.
Criteria Satisfied. The project proposes additions to the exterior of the building and will
not change the existing exterior façade of the building. The proposal will add new
exterior equipment to the site which will be partially visible from surrounding properties.
The additions are consistent with the industrial development in the surrounding area.
Much of the existing landscaping on the site is preserved to give the project a mature
appearance. The proposed landscape plan would enhance the property and provide a
buffer to adjacent parcels. The equipment would be mostly screened from view from the
public.
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B. That the development incorporates a variation from adjacent on-site and off-site
structures in height, bulk, and area; arrangement on the parcel; openings or breaks in
the façade facing the street; and/or the line and pitch of the roof.
Criteria Satisfied. The project proposes to add exterior modifications that would not alter
the height, bulk, or area of the existing building. No expansions or other exterior changes
are proposed that would affect the design of the existing building. The exterior equipment
would add new structure and features to the site which would be consistent with the
industrial nature of the use and consistent with surrounding land uses.
C. That the development will be located and oriented in such a manner so as to provide
pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular connections with adjacent properties, as appropriate,
and avoids indiscriminate location and orientation.
Criteria Satisfied. The project involves exterior modifications to an existing building and
therefore no changes to the building orientation or setbacks are proposed. The applicant is
proposing to install bicycle parking and there is pedestrian access already connecting the
site. The site as currently designed is consistent with this criteria.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. The project is exempt under CEQA Section 15332
in-fill development projects. The project site has no value as habitat for endangered, rare, or
threatened species and would not result in any significant effects relating to traffic, noise, air
quality or water quality; and the site can be adequately served by all required utilities and public
services. No further action is required pertaining to environmental review.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSR19-0008 subject to the following Conditions of
Approval;
1. All applicable provisions of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code are made a part
of these conditions of approval in their entirety, as if fully contained herein.
2. The violation of any condition listed herein shall constitute a nuisance and a violation
of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC). In conformity with Chapter
1.16 of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code, a violation of the City of Rohnert
Park Municipal Code may be an infraction or a misdemeanor and shall be punishable
as provided by law. In addition to criminal penalties, the City may seek injunctive
relief. The Applicant agrees to pay for all attorney’s fees and costs, including, but not
limited to, staff time incurred by the City in obtaining injunctive relief against the
Applicant as a result of a failure of the Applicant to fully perform and adhere to all of
the Conditions of Approval.
3. The Applicant agrees to defend, indemnify, hold harmless and release the City of
Rohnert Park, its agents, officers, attorneys and employees from any claim, action or
proceedings brought against any of the above, the purpose of which is to attack, set
aside, void, or annul the approval of this application. This indemnification obligation
shall include but not be limited to, damages, costs, expenses, attorneys’, or expert
witness fees that may be asserted by any person or entity, including the Applicant,
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whether or not there is concurrent passive or active negligence on the part of the City,
its agents, officers, attorneys or employees.
4. The Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall expire one year from the
Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration a building permit
is issued and construction is commenced and diligently pursued toward completion
and use is initiated, or an extension is requested.
5. The existing driveway and curb ramps should be replaced with an ADA-compliant
design per City Std Dwg 250.
6. A sump drain shall be provided in the floor of the trash dumpster enclosure, with the
drain connected to the sanitary sewer system.
7. The existing perimeter road around the building appears to be unpaved grass per
aerial photos. The road will need to be upgraded to meet CFC Section 503
requirements.
8. Provide a backflow preventer/ detector check assembly on the water lateral serving
the on-site private fire line to isolate it from the public system. The backflow
preventer shall be located in the public ROW or if on-site located in an easement as
close to the public ROW as possible.
9. Provide fire flow calculations demonstrating that adequate fire flow and pressure is
available from the existing water system.
10. The narrative indicates that waste trucks will load on the south side of the building. It
is not clear on the site plan where the loading will take place or how spills will be
contained. Final improvement plans shall show truck access and loading/ spill
containment improvements.
11. An Industrial Waste Discharge Permit may be required from the City of Santa Rosa.
Pre-treatment measures may also be required on-site prior to discharge to the City
system.
12. Provide sewer flow meter(s) on any and all sewer laterals serving the project. The sewer
flow meter(s) shall be located in the public right-of-way or if on-site located in an
easement as close to the public right-of-way as possible.
13. A large sized key box shall be provided with a set of permanently labelled keys at the
building entry. All doors to utility rooms and fire alarm panels shall be labelled.
14. Fire sprinklers are required per NFPA 13 and local ordinance. A separate fire
department permit (FS 10) is required.
15. An automatic fire alarm system is required per NFPA 72 and local ordinance. A
separate fire department permit (FS 12) is required.
16. Fire extinguishers shall be provided as per CFC.
17. The fire lane shall be improved to meet current requirements per CFC Section 503.
18. Additional Operational Permits may be required prior to occupancy.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that said action shall not be deemed final until the
appeal period has expired and that the appeal period shall be ten (10) working days from the date
of said action. No building permits shall be issued until the appeal period has expired, providing
there are no appeals.
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