2022/04/28 Planning Commission Resolution 2022-06
PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK APPROVING SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL
REVIEW FOR THE DOWDELL AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK PROJECT
(APN 143-040-134)
FILE NO. PLSR22-0002
WHEREAS, the applicant, Steve Beauchamp for Panattoni Development Company, filed
Planning Application No. PLSR22-0002 for Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction
of two new industrial buildings located at the southwest corner of Dowdell Avenue and Business
Park Drive (APN 143-040-134), in accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
and
WHEREAS, Planning Applications No. PLSR22-0002 was processed in the time and
manner prescribed by State and local law; and
WHEREAS, on April 28, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning
Application No. PLSR22-0002 at which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify
either in support of or opposition to the project; and
WHEREAS, at the April 28, 2022, 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. PLSR22-0002.
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. PLSR22-0002, makes the following factors, to wit:
A. That the developments general appearance is compatible with existing development and
enhances the surrounding neighborhood.
Criteria Satisfied. This development is the second new industrial building project
approved near in the vicinity of Dowdell Avenue and Business Park Drive. An industrial
building (approximately 70,000 square feet) was recently constructed behind the Press
Democrat press facility. The site is located on the perimeter of the Labath Avenue and
Martin Avenue industrial area, which has anchored the City of Rohnert Park commercial
activities since early in the city’s history. The development is compatible with existing
surrounding development and reflects extensive use of high-quality, contemporary
design, incorporating unifying, community wide design elements such as variations in the
roof elevation, decorative window treatments and a complementary color palette. The
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building’s exterior is architecturally pleasing while enhancing the character of the
surrounding neighborhood.
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 new buildings have an attractive office space element to the north
and south elevations with prominent aluminum storefront glass façade windows with
dark grey metal awnings that enhances the appearance of the building from the main
entrances off Dowdell Avenue and Business Park Drive. The proposed building massing
is inspired by traditional forms. Volumes are simple, asymmetrical yet balanced, and
includes variations in height. Repetitive and alternating elements are present, with
additional articulation provided using colors, materials, screening, and recesses. The roof
line of the entry is elevated above the remainder of the roof adding interest to the
appearance of the building from the street.
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. Primary entryway access to the new industrial buildings would be from
Dowdell Avenue. Secondary access would be from a “right in, right out” driveway
accessed from Business Park Drive. Pedestrian and bicycle access to the building would
be from Business Park Drive and Dowdell Avenue. Existing pedestrian, bicycle and
vehicular connections would be retained as part of the project and would therefore avoid
indiscriminate location and orientation of the proposed industrial building impacting
access.
Section 3. Environmental Clearance. A Mitigated Negative Declaration was adopted for
the industrial building project by the Planning Commission on June 25, 2020 by Resolution
2020-15 in conformance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLSR22-0002 subject to the Site Plan and Architectural Review
submittal package attached as Exhibit A and Conditions of Approval attached as Exhibit B.
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.
A1.1 SITE PLAN: FULL BUILD-OUTSEE SHEET A1.2 FOR INTERMEDIATE SITE PLAN SHOWING PROPOSEDPHASED CONSTRUCTION FOR BUILDING B.PHASING DESCRIPTION 2/17/2022Exhibit A
PHASE 1A67,276 S.F.PHASE 289,896 S.F.PHASE 1B - YARD22,620 S.F.HAS 2 INTERMEDIATE PHASE BUILD-OUT2/17/2022PHASING SUMMARY:FOR INTERMEDIATE PHASE BUILD-OUT, BUILDING B FOOTPRINTFOOTPRINT WOULD BE REDUCED AND YARD SPACE ENCLOSED BY10-FOOT TALL SCREEN WALL.COMPLETE VERSION OF BUILDING B AS SHOWN ON SHEET A1.1WOULD BE CONSTRUCTED AT A LATER DATE.(SEE SHEET A1.1 FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION)PHASING DESCRIPTION 2/17/2022INTERMEDIATEPHASE67,276 S.F.INTERMEDIATE PHASE -YARD22,620 S.F.
WAREHOUSE BUILDINGFOR SPECROHNERT PARK, CADOWDELL AVENUE,9806 Old Winery Place, Suite 1Sacramento, California 95827Tel 916.854.9901 Fax 916.854.9840A R C H I T E C T U R EE N G I N E E R I N GDateProject No.Sheet No.Drawn ByChecked BySheet TitleProjectClientNo.RevisionDate8775 FOLSOM BLVD, SUITE 201SACRAMENTO, CA 95826Ph 916 340 2400 Fx 916 418 2923FLOOR PLANBUILDING ADESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #207/26/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #309/13/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #409/25/2019
WAREHOUSE BUILDINGFOR SPECROHNERT PARK, CADOWDELL AVENUE,9806 Old Winery Place, Suite 1Sacramento, California 95827Tel 916.854.9901 Fax 916.854.9840A R C H I T E C T U R EE N G I N E E R I N GDateProject No.Sheet No.Drawn ByChecked BySheet TitleProjectClientNo.RevisionDate8775 FOLSOM BLVD, SUITE 201SACRAMENTO, CA 95826Ph 916 340 2400 Fx 916 418 2923FLOOR PLANBUILDING BDESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #207/26/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #209/13/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #410/25/2019
ABDECWAREHOUSE BUILDINGFOR SPECROHNERT PARK, CADOWDELL AVENUE,9806 Old Winery Place, Suite 1Sacramento, California 95827Tel 916.854.9901 Fax 916.854.9840A R C H I T E C T U R EE N G I N E E R I N GDateProject No.Sheet No.Drawn ByChecked BySheet TitleProjectClientNo.RevisionDate8775 FOLSOM BLVD, SUITE 201SACRAMENTO, CA 95826Ph 916 340 2400 Fx 916 418 2923BUILDING AEXTERIORELEVATIONSDESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #207/26/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #410/25/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #502/26/2020SEE COLORED ELEVATIONS FORUPDATED PANEL JONTSSEE COLORED ELEVATIONS FORUPDATED PANEL JONTS
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Dowdell Avenue
Rohnert Park, CA 94928
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01/31/22
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ROHNERT PARK SPEC BUILDING
MATERIAL SCHEDULE EXTERIOR
GLAZING
GL-1 INSULATED GLASS PANEL: 1-INCH INSULATED, GRAY TINTED, LOW–E
COATED GLASS PANELS
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CMU-1 INTEGRAL COLOR PRECISION CMU PAINTED TO MATCH P-3
METAL
SF-1 CLEAR ANODIZED ALUMINUM
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P-1 EXTERIOR PRIME & PAINT COLOR TO MATCH SW7004 SNOWBOUND
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NOTES:1. INSTALLATION TO BE COMPLETED IN ACCORDANCE WITH MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.2. ALL DIMENSIONS ARE CONSIDERED TRUE AND REFLECT MANUFACTURER'S SPECIFICATIONS.FRONT VIEWBOTTOM VIEWISOMETRIC VIEWBUILDINGS A & BBUILDING SECTIONSDESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #207/26/2019DESIGN REVIEW COMMENTS #4 10/25/2019WAREHOUSE BUILDINGFOR SPECROHNERT PARK, CADOWDELL AVENUE,9806 Old Winery Place, Suite 1Sacramento, California 95827Tel 916.854.9901 Fax 916.854.9840A R C H I T E C T U R EE N G I N E E R I N GDateProject No.Sheet No.Drawn ByChecked BySheet TitleProjectClientNo. RevisionDate8775 FOLSOM BLVD, SUITE 201SACRAMENTO, CA 95826Ph 916 340 2400 Fx 916 418 2923
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EXHIBIT B
ADOPTED PER PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-06
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL: DOWDELL AVENUE INDUSTRIAL PARK SITE
PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW
The conditions below shall apply to the Dowdell Avenue Industrial Park project located at the
southwest corner of Business Park Drive and Dowdell Avenue (PLSR22-0002).
General Conditions
1. The facility shall comply with any and all applicable provisions of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code (RPMC) and any state or federal agency. The violation of any condition
listed herein shall constitute a nuisance and a violation of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code. In conformity with Chapter 1.16 of the RPMC, a violation of the RPMC 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.
2. 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 or certification of the environmental document
which accompanies it. This indemnification obligation shall include but not be limited to,
damages, costs, expenses, attorney or expert witness fees that may be asserted by any
person or entity, including the Applicant, whether or not there is concurrent passive or
active negligence on the part of the City, its agents, officers, attorneys or employees.
3. 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 the use is
initiated, or an extension is requested and approved.
Planning Conditions
4. The project shall be completed consistent with the Architectural plans labeled
“Warehouse Building for Spec”, drawn by GBDH Design Group, Inc. and received by
the City on March 9, 2022. Substantial revisions require a Site Plan and Architectural
Review, while small revisions may require an Administrative Permit.
5. Due to the limited parking on the site, a detailed parking study shall be required for
subsequent phases of development prior to issuance of a building permit.
6. Customer parking is prohibited in the internal loading dock area. The applicant shall
place signs stating “Employee Parking Only” at the north and south entrances of the
loading dock area.
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7. If Option 2 is utilized, updated building elevations, floorplans, and landscaping plans
shall be submitted and approved prior to issuance of a building permit.
8. If Option 2 is utilized on the site, the outdoor storage yard proposed on the southern end
of the Phase 1 building shall be contained by a solid 10-foot-tall solid wall matching the
design of the building.
9. As per Section 17.16.140, a bicycle parking facility shall be provided at a ratio of one
bicycle parking space per 15 off-street parking spaces, for a total of 19 bicycle spaces.
Bicycle parking shall be inverted “U” racks.
10. Obtain an Administrative Permit (per Zoning Ordinance 17.25.050) from Planning for the
establishment of a Master Sign Program.
Master Sign Program submittal requirements:
a. Provide a site plan showing existing improvements and proposed sign locations,
including directional signs.
b. Provide detailed elevations showing the proposed signage, including the dimensions,
locations, proposed illumination and method of attachment or mounting.
Public Safety Conditions
11. Prior to issuance of a grading permit, the Applicant for each development phase shall
submit a satisfactory Environmental Site Assessment covering any areas of known
concern of possible contamination.
12. Jobsite security shall be the responsibility of the Applicant. The project shall be
maintained in a safe condition as specified in California Fire Code Chapter 33 and NFPA
241. A Fire Protection Program shall be submitted to the Fire Department for review
prior to ANY construction activities. This program shall be updated on a monthly basis,
as conditions change. A Program Manager shall be responsible for all components of the
Program.
13. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall prepare and submit
Improvement Plans to the Community Development Department and Fire Marshal for
review and approval. All fire services shall be indicated and approved. All improvements
shall be approved and comply with current City Standards. Additional Fire Department
permits will be required.
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14. Fire hydrants must be in place and fully operational within 150’ before the delivery of
any combustible materials to the site. An approved weather-proof access road, capable of
supporting fully-loaded fire apparatus must be in place. Contact the Fire Prevention
Bureau for a clearance memo.
15. Fire Apparatus Access Roads and Fire Lanes must be fully identified with signage and/or
curb markings as approved by the Fire Marshal. Aerial Fire Apparatus Access Roads will
be as required by Fire Code with a minimum of first lift of AC paving.
16. Applicant/operator shall store, manifest, transport, and dispose of all onsite generated
waste that meets hazardous waste criteria in accordance with California Code of
Regulations Title 22 and in a manner to the satisfaction of the Sonoma County
Environmental Health Department and Emergency Services Department. Applicant shall
keep storage, transportation, and disposal records on site and open for inspection to any
government agency upon request.
17. Prior to the issuance of any Certificate of Occupancy, all fire hydrants and systems shall
be fully functional, with blue reflective pavement markers indicating the hydrant
locations on the street and red curbs per City Standards and as approved by the Fire
Marshal. Fire hydrants shall be spaced per City standard and their locations shall be as
shown on the approved Improvement Plans. All hydrants shall conform to City Standard
857.
18. Fire sprinklers and alarm systems are required for all structures. They shall be designed,
sized and installed in compliance with the current California Fire Code, national
standards and local ordinances. Separate Fire Department permits shall be obtained.
All properties shall be clearly marked with lighted address numbering on the front of
each unit and on both front and rear of the units having rear alley access; rear addressing
shall include the street name utilizing street signage in conformance with Design
Standards. A complex directory shall be erected at each entry to the development. Details
of the directory shall be submitted for review and approval by the Fire Marshal.
19. Due to the exposure to running wildfire, non-combustible fencing is highly recommended
for all perimeter fences, and as practical within the development.
Each development phase or portion of a phase shall indicate building type, size, and
construction features. Plans shall be reviewed by the Public Safety Department for fire
and life safety requirements such as: fire flow, fire hydrants, fire sprinklers, fire
department connections, alarm systems, smoke control systems, public-safety, radio
amplification systems, gates, egress, and exiting. Such plans will be reviewed and
commented on for individual blocks and buildings.
20. Prior to issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy, the Applicant shall obtain Operational
Permits as required by the California Fire Code and local ordinances.
Throughout the construction period, all standard measures for mitigating fire and life
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safety risks shall be maintained at all times. The Applicant shall obtain all required
Construction Permits as per California Fire Code and the City Fire Marshal.
A hydrant flow test is necessary to establish the existing water supply limits. Please
contact the Fire Prevention Division at (707)584-2641 to initial the flow test. For a
facility this large, a fire pump is envisioned.
21. Weed abatement shall be carried out on an on-going basis.
Engineering Conditions
22. Sheet UT-1: All potable water backflow devices and meters shall be installed in sidewalk
or back of sidewalk prior to the installation of the bioretention system per City Standards.
23. Provide a raised median across the Business Park Drive driveway to physically restrict
left turns in and out of the site, as recommended by the Traffic Impact Study.
24. Trucks exiting onto Business Park Drive are forced into the eastbound left turn pocket
onto Dowdell Avenue, and would need to merge back into the thru lane, potentially
cutting off a following vehicle. The east driveway return should be widened to allow
turns into the thru lane.
25. The acoustic study recommends, in addition to the 10’ CMU sound wall along the south
property line that certain operational restrictions (delivery truck types, hours of trash
pick-up, and truck routing) be put in place.
26. The existing sanitary sewer and recycled water easements on the south side of the
property need to be extended to include through the driveway, a minimum of a 14 foot
easement for access per City Standards Volume 1 Sewer Design Standards Section XVII.
This will allow City vehicles to access the utility lines via the driveway and not over the
curb.
27. All applicable provisions of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code (RPMC) are made
a part of these conditions of approval in their entirety, as if fully contained herein.
28. All potable water backflow devices and meters shall be installed in sidewalk or back of
sidewalk within the PUE, on the City side of the biorentention system. Suggest moving
the water line on Dowdell Avenue further south to the proposed driveway and coming
through there and install the backflow and meter in order to avoid the bioretention system
and additional crossings.
29. A new sewer easement and recycled water easement shall be dedicated over southerly 30’
of the property. This will accommodate the two existing lines and allow for future
repairs/ replacement of the lines, including installation of parallel lines in the widened
easement.
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30. The sound wall along the south side of the property shall designed to be freestanding in
the event of trenching the existing utilities on either side of the wall. The wall shall be
built on extended footings that extend below the zone of influence for the trenches.
31. Improvements plans shall include an erosion control (winterization) plan and designed in
accordance with the City or Rohnert Park’s Grading Ordinance. All documentation
required in the Ordinance shall be submitted at the time of the grading permit application.
The plan must include an order of work and staging/scheduling component indicating
when facilities must be installed and when they may be removed. A separate Rain Event
Action Plan (REAP) shall be required and prepared as part of the Storm Water Pollution
Prevention Plan (SWPPP). A copy of the REAP shall be kept on-site throughout the
duration of construction activities.
32. Sheet A1.1: The Applicant shall coordinate the sound wall design with the property
owner to the south to replace the existing tubular steel fence, or to integrate it with the
new sound wall. The design shall eliminate or minimize dead space between the walls.
33. Sheet A1.1: The portion of the sound wall along the west property line crossing the trunk
sewer and the recycled water line shall be designed to “bridge” the easement with no
support from or load on the surface area within the easement. The wall shall be designed
to be removable across the easement.
34. The Biological Assessment notes the presence of jurisdictional wetlands and habitat on
the site, requiring the need for resource agency permits and mitigation lands for both.
35. The geotechnical report shows the presence of groundwater as shallow as 5’ below the
existing grade. This must be considered in the design of the stormwater treatment
measures.
36. The geotechnical report provides preliminary pavement sections. The sections do not
include lime treatment of subgrade and it is not clear if expansion soil was considered in
the pavement design. The need for lime treatment and/ or a thicker structural section to
offset soil expansion shall be included.
37. Trash-capture measures consistent with the State’s trash-capture requirements (5-mm.
screen for 1-year, 1-hour storm) shall be provided in the final design.
38. Provide joint trench plans for dry utilities.
39. The Fire Marshal shall review the final fire line design and fire flow/ pressure
calculations.
40. The Well Installation and Sampling Report indicates the need for the following design
measures to address possible methane and other gases in the soil:
• Installation of a sub-slab venting/depressurization system beneath the buildings.
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• Installation of a vapor barrier beneath the buildings.
• Installation of utility trench dams
• Ongoing O & M plans, including inspections and maintenance
41. Include all City Standards for the project, sidewalk, backflow devices, curb and gutter
replacement, driveway, streetlights, etc. City Standards shall be included or referenced
for each item of work within the plans.
42. Show the extents of road rehabilitation following City Standard 215.
43. The Civil Drawings shall include general notes regarding dust control, City Standards,
BMPs, etc., in addition to these four:
a) "The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all USA markings created within
the project limits, and in relation to the project. Replacement and restoration must
meet the approval of the City Engineer."
b) "The contractor shall maintain one clean set of marked plans showing all changes and
“as built” information. This set of plans will be submitted to the City engineer upon
completion of work.”
c) "All utility covers shall meet final paving elevations. More than 0.25 inch of
deviation between the top of the utility cover and the surrounding pavement in a six
foot radius at any location shall be cause for rejection."
d) “Any non-compliant existing or new curb, gutter, or sidewalk shall be replaced by the
developer to City Standard at the discretion of the City Engineer.”
44. The applicant shall record the 30-foot sewer easement as shown on the Sewer Easement
Exhibit” completed by KPFF and dated February 11, 2022.
45. The recycled water line needs a backflow. Please include the City Standard.
46. All utilities within the public right of way need to be shown in a profile view.
47. Submit exemptions to the Water Board for any water lines located under other wet utility
lines.