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2022/04/28 Planning Commission Minutes Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park Thursday, April 28, 2022 6:00 P.M. 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park 1. CALL TO ORDER Acting Chairperson Austin-Dillon called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. 2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Led by Acting Chairperson Austin-Dillon. 3. ROLL CALL Present: Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Commissioner Daniel A. Blanquie, Commissioner Marc Orloff, Commissioner Absent: Fanny Lam, Chairperson Charles Striplen, Vice Chairperson 4. PUBLIC COMMENT None. 5. CONSENT CALENDAR - ADOPTION OF MINUTES 5.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 24, 2022. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Blanquie/Orloff) to adopt Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of March 24, 2022. Motion carried by the following unanimous (3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillon, Blanquie, and Orloff; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Lam and Striplen. 6. AGENDA ITEMS 6.1 SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - File No. PLSR22-0002 - Panattoni Development Company – Consideration of Resolution 2022-06 approving the Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Dowdell Avenue Industrial Park Project (APN 143-040-134). Anna Leanza, Senior Planner, presented the item and answered questions from the Commission, including: the reason to have two options which offer flexibility with the use and parking flexibility; and, if the business at 201 Business Park Dr. is occupied. Applicant representative Todd Chandler, with Panatonni Development answered questions from the Commission, including: if there is a solar component; the cause of delay for the project; and, if there is clarity on which option is likely to occur. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Blanquie/Orloff) to adopt Resolution 2022-06 approving the Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Dowdell Avenue Industrial Park Project (APN 143-040-134). Motion carried by the following unanimous (3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillon, Blanquie, and Orloff; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Lam and Striplen. 6.2 SITE PLAN AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW - File No. PLSR21-0007 - NorCal Kenworth - Consideration of Resolution 2022-07 approving the Site Plan and Architectural Review for the NorCal Kenworth Project (APNS 143-040-143 AND 143- 040-144). Anna Leanza, Senior Planner, presented the item and answered questions from the Commission, including: if the Press Democrat building is occupied; if NorCal Kenworth is the owner of the parcel; if the building articulation was considered due to the rectangular nature; if the trees will be tall enough to screen the roll up doors; and, if the use changes, does the applicant need to return to the Commission for parking requirements. Applicants Guy Duerwald with PW Architects, and Todd Minger with NorCal Kenworth answered questions from the Commission, including: if the business use includes sales and service; if there are tanks on the premises, if they are above grade, and the processes in place to handle leaks; the building articulation with a rectangular elevation; and, the parking requirements. ACTION: Moved/seconded (Blanquie/Orloff) to adopt Resolution 2022-07 approving the Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Norcal Kenworth Project (APNS 143-040-143 AND 143-040-144) with added condition if the use changes that the applicant works with the City for adequate parking requirements. Motion carried by the following unanimous (3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillon, Blanquie, and Orloff; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Lam and Striplen. 6.3 PUBLIC HEARING – Sandalwood at University District Temporary Conditional Use Permit – File No. PLTU22-0001 – Richmond American Homes – Consideration of Resolution 2022-08 approving a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for a model home complex in the Vast Oak North Phase 3A – Sandalwood at University District subdivision. Anna Leanza, Senior Planner, presented the item and answered questions from the Commission, including: clarifying what is being requested with this project; if this is the last area to be developed in the UDSP area; and, the status of the commercial com er in U D S P are a . P u b lic H e a rin g O p e n e d . P u b lic C o m m e n t: A p p lic a n t C h ristin a L iv in g ston e w ith R ic hm o n d A merica made herself available for q u e stio n s. P u b lic H e a rin g C lo se d . ACTION: Moved/seconded (Orloff/Blanquie) to adopt Resolution 2022-08 approving a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for a model home complex in the Vast Oak North Phase 3A- Sandalwood at University District subdivision. Motion carried by the following unanimous (3-0-2) roll call vote: A YES: Austin-Dillon, Blanquie, and Orloff; NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Lam and Striplen. 6.4 SOMO Design Review Update Jeff Beiswenger, Planning Manager, presented the item. ACTION: The Commission participated in the presentation and offered comments and questions, including: the size of lots; distance between houses; fire safety issues with proximity of houses; and, date of expected build. 7. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION The Commission inquired about specifics of the Downtown property, including next steps. Commissioner Orloff noted his absence for the following meeting, and inquired about the status of the Yardbirds site. 8. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICE STAFF None. 9. ADJOURNMENT Acting Chairperson Austin-Dillon adjourned the regular meeting at 7: 10. Fanny Lam, Chairperson