2022/05/12 Planning Commission Resolution 2022-09PLANNING COMMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-09
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE
CITY OF ROHNERT PARK CONDITIONALLY APPROVING FILE NO. PLUP21-0009: USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW A BREW PUB LOCATED AT
1500 VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE, SUITE 110
(APN 046-051-045)
WHEREAS, the applicant, Bryan Rengel, filed Planning Application No. PLUP21-0009 for a
Conditional Use Permit for a brewpub with outdoor patio area located at 1500 Valley House Drive, in
accordance with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code;
WHEREAS, Planning Application No. PLUP21-0009 was processed in the time and manner
prescribed by State and local law;
WHEREAS, public hearing notices were mailed to all property owners within a 300 foot radius
of the subject property and to all agencies and interested parties as required by California State Planning
Law, and a public hearing was published for a minimum of 10 days prior to the first public hearing in
the Community Voice;
WHEREAS, on May 12, 2022, the Planning Commission reviewed Planning Application No.
PLUP21-0009 during a scheduled public meeting at which time interested persons had an opportunity
to testify either in support or opposition to the project; and,
WHEREAS, at the May 12, 2022 Planning Commission meeting, upon hearing and 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. PLUP21-0009;
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. PLUP21-0009 makes the following factors, to wit:
1. That the proposed location of the conditional use is in accord with the objectives of the City of
Rohnert Park Zoning Ordinance and the purposes of the district in which the site is located.
Criteria Satisfied: The Sonoma Mountain Village Planned Development regulating plan within
the Rohnert Park Zoning Ordinance conditionally provides for Alcoholic Beverage
Establishments within the T7 transect zone of the Sonoma Mountain Village community.
Sonoma Mountain Village is a mix-use, sustainable community designed in such a manner that
homes are within a five-minute walk of a village center, jobs, services, shopping and
entertainment. The establishment of the Old Caz brew pub operation at this location is in
alignment with the objectives of the SOMO Village Planned Development for mixed-use,
pedestrian friendly neighborhoods and businesses that contribute to the attainment of the live,
work, play framework goals of the Planned Development.
2. That the proposed location of the conditional use and the conditions under which it is operated
or maintained will not be detrimental to the public health, safety, or welfare, or materially
injurious to properties or improvements in the vicinity.
Criteria Satisfied: The project, as conditioned, will not have a negative effect on the public
health, safe ty or w elfa re; or be m aterially injurious to pro pert ies or improvements in the vicinity.
T he applicant shall be required to secure all necessary perm its from the State to allow the
opera tion. In addition, conditions w ill be imposed by the use permit that should mitigate any
concern s related to the facility with regard to building, fire and life safety.
3. That the proposed conditional use will comply with each of the applicable provisions a/Title 17
of the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
Criteria Satisfied: The project will comply with all applicable Zoning Ordinance standards.
Section 4. Environmental Clearance. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), pursuant to Public Resources Code Section 15301 (Class
1 - Existing Facilities).
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission does hereby
approve Planning Application No. PLUP21-009 subject to the attached Exhibit A, Old Caz
Conditional Use submittal package and Exhibit B, Conditions of Approval.
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 May, 2022 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
A YES: _j_ NOES:__¼2_ ABSENT:_\_ ABSTAIN:__¢__
AUSTIN-DILLON~ BLANQUIE ~ ORLOF~~;\- STRIPLEN h/L LAM~
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Fanny Lam, Chairperson, Rohnert Park Planning Commission
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Attachments: Exhi · A - Old Caz Conditional Use submittal package
Exhibit B - Conditions of Approval
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Reso 2022-09
OWNER TENANT
INITIAL
SOMO VILLAGE
1500 VALLEY HOUSE DRIVE
FIRST FLOOR PLAN
EXHIBIT A
OLD CAZ BREWPUB TRUCK/CATERER LOADING
OLD CAZ PATIO
Exhibit A to Resolution
COMCAST FENCED
FENCED CONSTRUCTION AREA
AVAILABLE
PARKING
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PARKING
OLD CAZ
BREWPUB
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Exhibit B
ADOPTED PER PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-
Conditions of Approval
Conditional Use Permit: Old Caz Brew Pub – 1500 Valley House Drive
The conditions below shall apply to the 1500 Valley House Drive Conditional Use Permit for
Old Caz Brew Pub located at 1500 Valley House Drive, Suite 110
General Conditions
1. The Conditional Use Permit approval shall expire one year from the Planning
Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration a building permit is filed; the
use has been established and/or an extension is requested and approved.
2. 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.
3. The violation of any condition listed herein shall constitute a nuisance and a
violation of the RPMC. 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.
4. 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, attorneys’, 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.
5. Prior to the on-site sale and consumption of any alcoholic beverage, the applicant
shall obtain the required alcoholic use permit (s) as required by Chapter 8.34 (Use
Permits for Alcoholic Beverage Establishments) of the Municipal Code and Alcohol
Beverage Control.
6. The applicant shall provide evidence of approval for a “host facility” with the
Sonoma County Department of Environmental Health & Safety.
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7. The applicant must comply with the City of Rohnert Park Municipal Code Chapter
17.12 (17.12.030) Noise Standards. Further, the applicant agrees to and shall ensure
that uses and activities are conducted in a manner that protects the public health and
safety and does not produce adverse impacts on surrounding properties or the
community at large. The City of Rohnert Park Public Safety Department shall have
final authority over the reasonableness of the sound and its unnecessary, excessive or
annoying effects to the area.
8. Any signage proposed shall be submitted and approved by the Planning Division prior
to a building permit application for installation.
Prior to Issuance of Building Permit
9. The SOMO Village 1400 Parking Lot Improvement Plan and building permit plans
for this project shall reflect 15 parking spaces and a 12’ access zone to accommodate
the food truck and truck delivery portion of the brew pub operation.
10. The building permit plans shall illustrate and detail the new sewer lateral and
sampling manhole.
11. The applicant shall submit a Best Management Practice (BMP) for the Wort
pumping operation. The plan shall clarify how pumping will be handled, how spills
or leaks from the pumping operation in front of the building will be handled.
12. The building plans shall illustrate and detail a grease separator in the food prep and
service area, if required by the Department of Environmental Health.
Prior to Establishment of the Outdoor Patio Area
13. Pursuant to Chapter 17.06.080 of the SVPD Zoning and Regulating Plan, and
Chapter 17.07 of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code (Land Use Footnotes), an
Administrative Use Permit shall be filed and approved for the outdoor patio and
seating area. This will include review of the food truck operation, live entertainment,
lighting and landscaping for the exterior details of the brew pub operation.
14. Submittal of the Stormwater Worksheet is require prior to the approval of the
Administrative Use Permit described in COA 13.
15. Garbage receptacle are required as part of the outdoor seating area and shall be
shown and illustrate on the Administrative Use Permit submittal package.