2024/01/25 Planning Commission MinutesMinutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, January 25, 2024
6:00 P.M.
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Austin-Dillion called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chairperson Austin-Dillion.
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:Tramaine Austin-Dillion, Chairperson
Matt Epstein, Vice Chairperson
Fanny Lam, Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Charles Striplen, Commissioner
5.ELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2024
Commissioner Marc Orloff nominated Matthew Epstein to serve as Chairperson.
The nomination was seconded by Commissioner Fanny Lam and approved with a 5-0-0 vote.
Commissioner Marc Orloff nominated Chuck Striplen to serve as Vice-Chairperson. There was a short
discussion on the rotation of Commissioners and the nomination was seconded by Commissioner
Austin-Dillion and approved with a 5-0-0 vote.
6.PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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Planning Commissioners relayed their question to the representatives of El Roy's Express Mex.
There were no Public Comments received.
All Commissioners agreed to approve the SP AR with no conditions added.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Striplen/Austin-Dillion) to adopt Resolution No. 2024-01, One
year extension of the Site Plan and Architectural Review for the exterior remodel of an existing
restaurant building to allow for the new El Roy's Restaurant located at 6620 Commerce
Boulevard (APN 143-061-064).
Motion carried by the following (5-0-0) roll call vote: A YES: Epstein, Striplen, Orloff, Lam,
and Austin-Dillion; NOES: None; ABSENT: None.
9.ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioners were invited to attend the 2024 Sonoma State University Planning Conference
scheduled for February 3, 2024.
Chairperson Epstein informed staff and the commission that he would not be available from January 31
to February 11, 2024, and therefore, would not attend the Planning Commission meeting scheduled for
February 8, 2024. \
10.ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Ms. Azevedo shared the following information on behalf of Director Alicia Giudice:
•The deadline for Downtown RFQ has passed.
•The scheduled agenda for the PC meeting on 3/14/24 will be the annual State Housing Report.
•Development Services is actively recruiting for a Building Official
•The PC meeting for 2/8/24 will address a CUP for a Tattoo Parlor at 131 Southwest Blvd.
•Review of parliamentary procedures for the Planning Commission will be a priority in 2024
•Informed Commissioners of new counter hours of 8:00 am-4:30 pm Mon.-Thu.
and Fri. -8:00 am-12:00 noon.
Ms. Azevedo shared with the Commissioners that a thrift store will be occupying 375 Southwest Blvd,
the former location of the 49er Pet store. Commissioner Orloff expressed his desire to arrange a meeting
with the owners of the two strip malls to discuss matters concerning the Southwest corridor.
11.ADJOURNMENT
There being no further business, Chairperson Matthew Epstein adjourned the regular meeting
at 6:27 p.m.
Recording Secretary -Clotile Blanks
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