2024/02/08 Planning Commission MinutesMinutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, February 8, 2024
6:00 P.M.
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park
1. CALL TO ORDER
Vice -Chairperson Striplen called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Commissioner Austin Dillon.
3. READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
The City of Rohnert Park acknowledges Indigenous Peoples as the traditional stewards
of the land. Let it be acknowledged that the City of Rohnert Park is located within the
traditional homeland of the Federated Indians of Graton Rancheria, comprised of Coast
Miwok and Southern Pomo peoples.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Striplen, Vice Chairperson
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Austin -Dillon, Commissioner
Absent: Matthew Epstein, Chairperson
Fanny Lam, Commissioner
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR - ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular
Meeting of January 25, 2024.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Austin-Dillon) to adopt the Minutes of the Planning
Commission Meeting of January 25, 2024.
Motion carried by the following (3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin -Dillon, Orloff, Striplen,
NOES: None; ABSENT: Epstein and Lam
7.
10.
AGENDA ITEMS
7_1 PUBLIC HEARING — CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - File No. PLUP23-0005 —
Owner/Applicant: Harry Tucker — Consideration of Resolution 2024-02 for a Conditional Use
Permit to allow a Tattoo Studio within the C-N/Neighborhood Commercial zoning district. The
property is located at 131 Southwest Boulevard (APN 143-150-052)
Assistant Planner, Suzie Azevedo provided a brief PowerPoint presentation. Ms. Azevedo
responded to Commission questions and the applicant, Harry Tucker, was acknowledged and
responded to questions and comments from the Commission.
Vice -Chairperson Striplen opened the public hearing. There being no comment, Vice
Chairperson Striplen closed the public hearing.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Austin-Dillon/Striplen) to adopt Resolution No. 2024-02 for a
Conditional Use Permit to allow a Tattoo Studio within the C-N/Neighborhood Commercial
zoning district. The property is located at 131 Southwest Boulevard (APN 143-150-052)
Motion carried by the following (3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin -Dillon, Orloff, Striplen,
NOES: None; ABSENT: Epstein and Lam
ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Austin -Dillon stated he will not be in attendance for the 2/22/24 PC meeting.
ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Associate Planner, Elliott Pickett shared that at the February 22, 2024 meeting, the Commission will
consider a Site Plan and Architectural Review, and Conditional Use Permit to allow the development
and operation of a vehicle dealership and rental business (Pape Machinery) in the IL-C (Limited
Industrial, Commercial Overlay) district.
11. ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Vice Chairperson Striplen adjourned the regular meeting
at 6:14 p.m.
C ffia d cs Striplen, Vice Chairperson Recording Secretary — Clotile Blanks