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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, February 22,2024
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 Marc Orloff.
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 Porno peoples.
4. ROLL CALL
Present: Charles Striplen, Vice Chairperson
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Fanny Lam, Commissioner
Absent: Matthew Epstein, Chairperson
Tramaine Austin-Dillon, 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 February 8,2024.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded(Orloff/Lam)to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of February 8, 2024.
Motion carried by the following (3-0-2)roll call vote: AYES: Striplen, Orloff, Lam,NOES:
None; ABSENT: Epstein and Austin-Dillon
7. AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - File No. PROJ22-
0001 - Owner/Applicant: Steve Martin, PE, Steve Martin Associates for Michael M. Pati,
President, Pape Properties, Inc - The Planning Commission will consider adoption of a resolution
for 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)zoning district and grant a deviation from parking standards. The
development will include a 54,000-square-foot building and associated uses, parking, and
landscape improvements. The property is located at 5300 Commerce Blvd(APNs 143-021-013 &
006).
Associate Planner, Elliott Pickett provided a brief PowerPoint presentation. Mr. Pickett
responded to Commission questions and the applicant, Steve Martin, 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 (Orloff/Lam) to adopt Resolution No.2024-03 for a Site Plan and
Architectural Review,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. (APNs 143-021-013 & 006).
Motion carried by the following (3-0-2)roll call vote: AYES: Striplen, Orloff, Lam,
NOES: None; ABSENT: Epstein and Austin-Dillon.
8. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Lam requested updated information regarding the rules and policies of the City of
Rohnert Park's Sign Program. She inquired about the status of the update aimed at facilitating the
application process for businesses requesting sign permits.
9. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Director Alicia Giudice shared that at the March 14, 2024 meeting,the Commission will consider the
progress made on the General Plan, Housing Element, Growth Management Annual Report, and the
Sonoma State University Sign Program.
10. ADJOURNMENT
There being no her business, Vice Chairperson Striplen adjourned the regular meeting
at 6:28 p.m.
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Matthew Epstein, Chairperson Recording Secretary-Clotile Blanks