2020/03/12 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2020-07
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING A TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR UNIVERSITY DISTRICT BRISTOL LAND DEVELOPMENT
MODEL HOME COMPLEX
WHEREAS, the applicant, Signature Homes, filed Planning Application No. PLTU19-
0025 for a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for the construction of the Model Homes and
Sales Offices in the Bristol neighborhood within the within the University District Specific Plan
in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC); and
WHEREAS, Planning Application No PLTU19-0025 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law; 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 March 12, 2020 the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLTU1 9-0025 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the March 12, 2020, 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. PLTU19-0025.
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. PLTU19-0025, makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the proposed location of the Temporary Conditional Use is consistent with the
objectives of the Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is
located;
The proposed use will comply with the Development Standards in the University District
Specific Plan, Tentative Map and Development Area Plan for University District Bristol
Land Development. The creation of a model home complex is authorized by the
Conditions of Approval contained with the Bristol Development Area Plan entitlement
documents. A model home complex is an appropriate use within the University District
Specific Plan, residential districts.
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B. That the proposed location of the Temporary Conditional Use and the conditions under
which it would be operated or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health,
safety or welfare, or materially injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity,
and that the operation and maintenance of the Conditional Use will be compatible with
the surrounding uses.
The model homes and sales office will be located on six (6) lots within the Bristol
neighborhood. The model homes will be appropriately located within lots to meet all
development standards for eventual sale. The model home complex, accessible ramps and
stairs will be constructed according to California Building Code standards. Public access
on the site will be limited to the model home complex. Construction operations will be
separated from the sales facilities.
C. The proposed Temporary Conditional Use will comply with each of the applicable
provisions of this title.
The model homes, streetscape and landscaping proposed are consistent with the
Development Area Plan for the Bristol Land Development approved by the City Council.
Temporary facilities such as the model homes, parking, ADA compliance, fencing and
restrooms comply with Model Home requirements. Vehicular and pedestrian access is
adequate. Fencing will prohibit visitors from entering construction areas.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. An Environmental Impact Report (SCH No.
2003122014) was prepared for the University District Specific Plan. An Addendum to the
Environmental Impact Report was completed in 2014 reflecting the updated Specific Plan and
related entitlements, including the construction of residential units.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLTU19-0025 subject to the following conditions and as
shown in Exhibit 1 and Exhibit 2 attached hereto:
Conditions of Approval
1. The Temporary Conditional Use Permit is approved for up to 48 months from the Planning
Commission approval date.
2. The temporary Model Home Complex for the Bristol neighborhood and the related
improvements are limited to Lots 36, 37, 38, 39, 40, 41. Parking, signage and sign poles,
temporary fencing, temporary structures and other improvements, excepting homes for future
sale on Lots 36, 37, and 38 shall be removed upon completion of sales for the Bristol
neighborhood or before expiration of this Use Permit.
3. Hours of operation for the Model Home Sales Office and Complex for the Bristol
Neighborhood are limited to 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
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4. The applicant shall comply with all applicable sections of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code
and the California Building Code, shall obtain all necessary permits from the Building
Division and Public Safety Department prior to commencement of operation of the model
home complex.
5. Implement § 492.16 of the Water Efficient Landscape Ordinance which requires that all
landscaping for model homes shall use signs and written information to demonstrate the
principles of water efficient landscapes. The design of signs and written materials shall be
approved by the City’s Planning Division prior to installation. Signs shall be installed and
written materials available prior to occupancy or operation of any sales office.
6. Prior to occupancy and opening of the sales trailer, model homes, and sales office, a phased
occupancy plan shall be approved by the City’s Planning Division. The plan shall delineate
those areas that will be open to the public (vehicle traffic and pedestrian traffic) and the
means of separating construction activity from the public (fences, etc). The phasing plan
shall delineate the neighborhood streets that will be open to the model home sales traffic,
future resident traffic and construction traffic. The phasing plan will show the fencing and
other means of separation between construction access, active and storage, from sales and
future resident activity. All streets and other areas open to the public shall be free of
construction activity, including storage of material, staging/ unloading, and operation of
equipment.
7. The two nearest fire hydrants must be operational, with red curbs and blue reflectors.
8. Each ADA bathroom shall have an audible/visual notification devices.
9. Provide a 2A10:BC fire extinguisher in each unit.
10. Address numbers shall be illuminated and visible from the street.
11. Access to the model homes will be from Keiser Road. The City will be completing Keiser
Rd. reconstruction during the 2020 construction season. This construction may block access
to the model home driveway and access could be unavailable to the complex periodically.
12. Concurrent with construction of the model home parking lot improvements, the construction
of the internal street shall commence and proceed to completion from the westerly
intersection with Keiser Avenue to the model home driveway. Upon 30 day notice from the
City, the model home driveway connection to Keiser Rd. shall be abandoned and the access
will be provided to the model homes from the internal street.
13. Prior to occupancy and opening of the model homes and sales office to the public, sidewalks
and other street improvements serving the Bristol neighborhood model home complex shall
be completed.
14. Prior to start of home construction, a surety bond shall be posted, covering the cost of
removing parking and other temporary improvements associated with the complex (the
m o d e l h o m e s a n d la n d s c a p in g o n th e m o d e l h o m e s ite s , w h ic h a re p e rm a n e n t fe a tur es, sh a ll
b e e x cl u d e d fr o m th e s ur e ty b o n d ) a n d p ro v id in g fo r th e c o n v e rsio n/ c o m p le tio n o f w o rk
n e e d e d to re a d y th e h o m e s in th e c o m p le x fo r sa le .
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p la n s in th e U n iv e r s ity D is tr ic t B r is to l L a n d D e v e lo p m e n t A re a P la n .
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o th e r s ig n a g e h a s b e e n re q u e s te d o r a p p ro v e d o u tsid e o f th e a re a w ith in th e m o d e l h o m e
c o m p le x .
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.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 12th day of March, 2020 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: 3 NOES: _S/)_ ABSENT:__d_ ABSTAIN:L
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