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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
5. ROLL CALL
Present: Tramaine Austin-Dillion, Chairperson
Matt Epstein, Vice Chairperson
Fanny Lam, Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Absent: Charles Striplen, Commissioner
6. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
7. CONSENT CALENDAR - ADOPTION OF MINUTES
7.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the Bicycle and Pedestrian
Advisory Committee and Planning Commission and Planning Commission Regular
Meeting of October 12, 2023.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Lam) to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of October 12, 2023.
Motion carried by the following (4-0-1) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Orloff, Lam
Epstein and; NOES: None; ABSENT: Striplen,
The new Director of Development Services, Alicia Giudice introduced herself to the Planning
Commissioners gave insight into her background, and extended her assistance to the Planning
Commission. Each Commissioner introduced themselves to her and gave some background on
their tenure on the Commission.
8. AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING — TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - SOMO MODEL
SALES COMPLEX — Ashley Munce/Century Communities of California, LLC - PLTU23-
00081 — Consideration of a Resolution approving a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for a
model home complex to allow four model homes, two sales offices, and associated signage,
parking, fencing, landscaping, hardscape, and restroom facilities on Lot Nos. 55, 56, 57, 66, 67,
and 68 at SOMO Village in the area south of Camino Colegio, west of Bodway Parkway, north
of Waterside Lane, and east of Wellness Way in the SOMO Village Phase IN -A -Harmony and
Synergy subdivisions.
Associate Planner, Elliott Pickett provided a PowerPoint presentation on the Temporary
Conditional Use Permit — SOMO Village 1N-A Model Sales Complex as noted above. He
outlined the following: project description, vicinity, location map, and site plan for traditional
and compact homes titled Harmony and Synergy. He showed maps of the landscaped public
frontage and private alleyways. Model Home Complex signage was discussed as to how it
would be distributed throughout the site and on Camino Colegio, including behind public
sidewalks. He suggested to the Commissioners that they should consider approving Resolution
No. 2023-22, which pertains to a Temporary Conditional Use Permit for a Model Sales Complex
located in SOMO Village IN -A.
Planning Commissioners relayed their questions to Associate Planner, Elliott Pickett and Century
Communities representative Ashley Munce. Commissioner Lam inquired about the large
mountain of dirt opposite the University District known as the "green mountain." This mound of
soil was prepared for winter conditions and was a result of the construction work carried out in
the Vast Oak and UDSP detention basin areas. Commissioner Orloff had questions about the
access, location, and number of parking spaces available at the Model Sales Complex.
Commissioner Epstein expressed concerns regarding the issue of glare caused by the second -
story windows in the newly constructed homes at SOMO Village, school enrollment space for
new students, and the total number of homes being built at SOMO Village.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Epstein) to adopt Resolution No. 2024-01 for a Model
Home Complex and Sales Office located at SOMO Village in the area south of Camino Colegio,
west of Bodway Parkway, north of Waterside Lane, and east of Wellness Way in the SOMO
Village Phase' 1N-A-Harmony and synergy subdivisions.
Motion carried by the following (4-0-1) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Orloff, Lam
Epstein and; NOES: None; ABSENT: Striplen,
The Planning Commission and staff had the opportunity to view the City of Rohner Park's
Year -End Video.
9. DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE
Upcoming projects were discussed such as the Downtown, General Plan 2040, Housing Element
Implementation — zoning code updates, other zoning codes regarding Accessory Dwelling Units, sign
code, outdoor seating, and similar items. Director Alicia Giudice gave insight as to zoning code
updates, and future focus on compliance and regulations.
10. YEAR'S HIGHLIGHTS VIDEO SLIDE SHOW
The Planning Commission and staff had the opportunity to view the City of Rohner Park's
Year -End Video.
11. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
None
ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
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None
13. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Austin-Dillion adjourned the regular meeting at 7:17 p.m.
hairperson Matthew Epstein Recording Secretary — Clotile Blanks