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2021/07/29 Planning Commission ResolutionPLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2021-13 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT PARK RECOMMENDING TO THE CITY COUNCIL APPROVAL OF AMENDMENTS TO THE GENERAL PLAN TO CLASSIFY BODWAY PARKWAY AS A COLLECTOR ROADWAY WHEREAS, the applicant, SOMO Village, LLC, filed a Planning application proposing amendments to the General Plan (PLGP21-0001) in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code (“RPMC”); and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments would classify the existing segment of Bodway Parkway between East Cotati Avenue and Maurice Avenue as a Major Collector, the existing segment of Bodway Parkway between Maurice Avenue and Valley House Drive as a Minor Collector, and the proposed segment of Bodway Parkway between Valley House Drive and Railroad Avenue as a Minor Collectors; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments require changes to the classification of Bodway Parkway in the General Plan as attached to and incorporated in this Resolution as specified by Exhibit 1; and WHEREAS, the proposed amendments would amend Figure 2.2-1 (General Plan Diagram), Figure 4.1-1 (Master Street Plan), and Table 4.1-4 (Roadway Improvements) to implement the new roadway classification of Bodway Parkway, as shown in Exhibit 1 (“General Plan Amendments”); and WHEREAS, pursuant to California State law and the RPMC, public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300-foot radius of the subject property and a public hearing notice was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the public hearing in the Community Voice; and WHEREAS, on July 29, 2021 the Planning Commission held a public hearing at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the proposal; and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission has reviewed and considered the information contained in the General Plan Amendment application for the proposal. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert Park makes the following findings and determinations with respect to the proposed General Plan Amendments: Section 1. The above recitations are true and correct. Section 2. Environmental Review: A. The Planning Commission recommended and the City Council approved and certified the original Program EIR for the Sonoma Mountain Village Project on July 22, 2010, 2 Reso 2021-13 which included adoption of associated CEQA findings, Statement of Overriding Considerations, and the Mitigation Monitoring and Reporting Program, as described in Resolution No. 2010-101 B. In March 2021, the City Council assessed the potential environmental impacts associated with modifications to the SOMO Village Project and approved a Supplement to the certified EIR (SEIR) and a Statement of Overriding Considerations as part of the SOMO Village Project entitlements. C. The proposed Tentative Map is consistent with the project analyzed in the Program EIR and SEIR and will not result in additional environmental effects. Therefore, no additional environmental review is necessary. Section 3. Findings related to the General Plan Amendments. The Planning Commission makes the following findings concerning the General Plan amendments proposed by Planning Application No. PLGP21-0001: 1. That the proposed General Plan amendments would be consistent with specific policies in the Land Use Element of the General Plan relative to the proposed development. Criteria Satisfied. The proposed General Plan Amendments are consistent with specific goals and policies in Chapter 4 (Transportation) of the General Plan, including: • Goal TR-A Promote safe and efficient vehicular circulation throughout Rohnert Park. Classifying Bodway Parkway as a Collector rather than an Arterial will result in slower traffic speeds in an area where pedestrian traffic and street crossings are anticipated to increase. • Goal TR-C Build new roadways and improve existing roadways, where necessary, in conjunction with new development. As the SOMO Village project is constructed, improvements will be required to the frontage along Bodway Parkway. Classification as a Collector will allow for the addition of a protected bicycle path, pedestrian crossings, and other features that will improve pedestrian and bicycle safety. • Goal TR-F Encourage alternative modes of travel – including transit, bicycles, and walking – by coordinating land use planning and development with transportation and by promoting compact mixed-use development in targeted areas. Improvements to Bodway Parkway will encourage alternative modes of travel in conjunction with the SOMO Village mixed- use development by creating a safer environment for walking and bicycling. This will help promote the compact mixed-use development proposed within SOMO Village and help connect to the Willowglen project to the east. 2. That a duly noticed public hearing has been held to receive and consider public testimony regarding the proposed amendments to the General Plan Land Use Map. Criteria Satisfied. A duly noticed public hearing on the proposed General Plan Amendments was held by the Planning Commission on July 29, 2021 and a public 3 Reso 2021-13 hearing will be held by the City Council prior to its consideration of the General Plan Amendments. 3. That the proposed General Plan amendments are consistent with the General Plan. Criteria Satisfied. The General Plan envisions both the SOMO Village and Willowglen developments as a mixed-use, pedestrian friendly areas with a wide variety of housing types and non-residential activity. Designating Bodway Parkway as a “Collector” will allow for the introduction of streetscape features that further enhance the pedestrian friendly, mixed-use character of the project. In addition, a portion of Bodway Parkway adjacent to M Park already supports parking and pedestrian activity, despite designation as an “Arterial”. Amending the General Plan designation to reflect the current use of the roadway supports consistent application of the General Plan. 4. The General Plan amendment approved for this Project will not cause the General Plan to become internally inconsistent. Criteria Satisfied. The General Plan Amendments proposed by the project applicant are consistent with the proposed SOMO Village project, the Willowglen Project and the current use of Bodway Parkway, particularly adjacent to M Park. The General Plan amendments and the remainder of the General Plan comprise an integrated, internally consistent and compatible statement of polices for the City. The various land uses authorized for the project are compatible with the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan, as amended. The proposed street classification is compatible with and conforms to the objectives, policies, general land uses, and programs specified in the General Plan. The proposed street classification furthers the objectives and policies of the General Plan and does not obstruct their attainment. 5. That the City has considered and evaluated the goals, objectives and policies of the General Plan and finds that the proposed General Plan amendments are in compliance with the General Plan. Criteria Satisfied. The General Plan comprises many objectives, policies, principles, programs, standards, proposals and action plans (collectively, “policies”), as well as performance standards. The classification of Bodway Parkway as a Collector implements many goals within the General Plan, Transportation Chapter and supports the General Plan commitment to complete streets. Section 4. The Planning Commission does hereby recommend that the City Council adopt the findings hereinabove; adopt and approve the General Plan Amendments amending the General Plan to classify Bodway Parkway as a Major Collector between East Cotati Avenue and Maurice Avenue, and as a Minor Maurice Avenue and Railroad Avenue, as described in Exhibit 1 attached to this Resolution; and amend Figure 2.2-1 (General Plan Diagram), Figure 4.1-1 (Master Street Plan), and Table 4.1-4 (Roadway Improvements) to implement the new roadway classification, as shown in Exhibit 1. 5 Reso 2021-13 EXHIBIT 1 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENTS Amendments to Figure 2.2-1 (General Plan Diagram) 6 Reso 2021-13 Amendments to Figure 4.1-1 (Master Street Plan) 7 Reso 2021-13 Amendments to Table 4.1-4 (Roadway Improvements) [note: updates indicated below in bold/underlined text. Underlined text to be added and strike-out text to be removed] Table 4.1-4: Roadway Improvements Segment From To Improvement Infill Rohnert Park Expwy US 101 Commerce Blvd Redwood Dr Widen to 6 lanes US 101 Crossing State Farm Dr Business Park Dr New Minor Arterial US 101 Underpass Golf Course Dr Wilfred Dr New Major Arterial Snyder Ln Southwest Blvd Hinebaugh Creek Upgrade to Major Arterial (widen to 4 lanes) Eastside Snyder Ln North side of Creekside Middle School South side of G Section Neighborhood Upgrade to Major Arterial (widen to 4 lanes) Rohnert Park Expwy Snyder Ln Petaluma Hill Rd Upgrade to Major Arterial (widen to 4 lanes) Petaluma Hill Rd 1,500 feet north of Keiser Ave Railroad Avenue Upgrade with intersection improvements and turn lanes (remains as 2 lanes, with designation as Minor Arterial). Eleanor Ave 1999 City Limits Rohnert Park Expwy New Minor Collector Keiser Ave Snyder Ln Petaluma Hill Rd Upgrade to Minor Arterial or Major Collector North-South Spine Rd Eleanor Rd North side of SSU New Minor Collector Canon Manor and Southeast East Cotati Ave Bodway Pkwy Petaluma Hill Rd Upgrade to Major Arterial (widen to 4 lanes) Bodway Pkwy Camino Collegio Railroad Ave New Major Minor Collector Alice Dr Bodway Pkwy Petaluma Hill Rd Upgrade to Minor Collector Westside Golf Course Drive West Stony Point Road Redwood Drive Upgrade to Major Arterial (widen to 4 lanes) Dowdell Ave Business Park Dr Millbrae Ave Upgrade to Minor Collector Labath Ave Business Park Dr Urban Growth Boundary Upgrade to Minor Collector (north of Wilfred Ave) New Minor Collector (south of Wilfred Ave) Source: City of Rohnert Park Crane Transportation Group (Rev. 09/14)