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ityof Rohnert Park
Planning Commission
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT A REGULAR MEETING
will be held on Thursday, January 25, 2024
6:00 P.M.
CITY HALL - COUNCIL CHAMBER
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California
To any member of the audience desiring to address the Planning Commission:
For public comment on items listed or not listed on the agenda, or on agenda items if unable to
speak at the scheduled time, you may do so upon recognition from the Chairperson.
Please fill out a speaker card prior to speaking.
1.CALL TO ORDER
2.ROLL CALL
(Austin-Dillon_____ Epstein____ Lam____ Orloff____ Striplen____)
3.READI
NG 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.SELECTION OF OFFICERS FOR THE YEAR 2024
6.PUBLIC COMMENT – Persons who wish to speak to the Commission regarding an
item that is not on the agenda may do so at this time. Please see above for details on how
to submit public comments.
7.CONS
ENT CALENDAR - ADOPTION OF MINUTES
7.1 Appr
oval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of
December 14, 2023.
Commissioner Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Epstein _____ Austin-Dillion ____ Lam ____ Orloff _____ Striplen _____)
8.AGENDA ITEMS
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING – EXTENSION OF THE SITE PLAN AND
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW – File No. PLTX23-0001 – Roy Cabrera (El
Roy’s Express Mex, Inc.) – Consideration of Resolution No. 2024-01 approving
the extension of a 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).
CEQA: The City of Rohnert Park (City) approved the Central Rohnert Park Priority
Development Area (PDA) Plan in March of 2016. The intent of the PDA Plan is
to support transit-oriented and infill development in existing communities
within the City, particularly adjacent to transit. In accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared an EIR to
analyze the impacts associated with implementation of the PDA Plan on a
program-level basis. The PDA EIR was also certified in March 2016.
Impacts associated with the project are consistent with those previously
identified and analyzed and the implementation of applicable mitigation
measures. To ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of
applicable PDA EIR mitigation measures, the proposal would be required to
adhere to the MMRP for the PDA EIR. A condition of approval has been
added to address and mitigate all applicable mitigation measures adopted by the
PDA EIR.
Commissioner Motion/Roll Call Vote:
(Epstein _____ Austin-Dillion ____ Lam ____ Orloff _____ Striplen _____)
9.ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
10.ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
11.ADJOURNMENT
Appeals of any decisions made tonight must be received by the Planning Division within 10
days and no later than 5:00 p.m. on February 5, 2024.
NOTE: If you challenge the nature of the proposed action in court, you may be limited to raising only
those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this agenda, or in written
correspondence delivered to the City of Rohnert Park at, or prior to the public hearing(s).
AMERICAN DISABILITY ACT ACCOMMODATIONS: Any member of the public who needs
accommodations should email the ADA Coordinator at jcannon@rpcity.org or by calling 707-588-2221.
The ADA Coordinator will use their best efforts to provide reasonable accommodations to provide as
much accessibility as possible while also maintaining public safety in accordance with the City procedure
for resolving reasonable accommodation requests. Information about reasonable accommodations is
available on the City website at:
https://www.rpcity.org/city_hall/departments/human_resources/a_d_a_and_accessibility_resources
CERTIFICATION OF POSTING OF AGENDA
I, Clotile Blanks, Community Development Technician, for the City of Rohnert Park, declare that the
foregoing notice and agenda for the January 25, 2024, Planning Commission Meeting of the City of
Rohnert Park was posted and available for review on January 18, 2024, at Rohnert Park City Hall, 130
Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park, California 94928. The agenda is available on the City of Rohnert Park’s
website at www.rpcity.org.
Signed this 18th day of January, 2024 at Rohnert Park, California.
Clotile Blanks
Minutes of the Planning CommissionMeeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, December14, 2023
6:00 P.M.
130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Austin-Dillioncalled the regular meetingto order at 6:00p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led byChairperson 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 Committeeand Planning Commission and Planning Commission Regular
Meeting of October12,2023.
ACTION:Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Lam)to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of October12,2023.
Motioncarried 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 extendedher assistance to the Planning
Commission. Each Commissioner introduced themselves to her and gave some background on
their tenure on the Commission.
8. AGENDA ITEMS
8.1PUBLIC HEARING –TEMPORARY CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -SOMO MODEL
SALES COMPLEX –Ashley Munce/Century Communities of California, LLC -PLTU23-
00081 –Consideration of a Resolutionapproving 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 1N-A-Harmony and
Synergy subdivisions.
Associate Planner, Elliott Pickett provided a PowerPointpresentation onthe Temporary
ConditionalUse Permit –SOMO Village 1N-A Model Sales Complex as noted above.He
outlined the following: project description, vicinity, location map, and site planfor traditional
and compact homes titled Harmony and Synergy. He showed maps of thelandscaped 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 suggestedto 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 AshleyMunce. 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 resultof 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 spacesavailableat 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, schoolenrollmentspace for
new students, and the total number of homes being builtat 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,
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
12. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
None
13. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Austin-Dillion adjourned the regular meeting at 7:17 p.m.
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Chairperson Recording Secretary – Clotile Blanks
City of Rohnert Park
Planning CommissionReport
MEETING DATE: January 25, 2024
ITEM NO:
PREPARED BY: Suzie Azevedo, Assistant Planner
AGENDA TITLE:PLTX23-0001, Renewal of Site Plan and Architectural Review for the El
Roy’s Express Mex Remodel
LOCATION: 6620 Commerce Boulevard, (APN 143-061-064)
APPLICANT: Roy Cabrera, El Roy’s Express Mex
RECOMMENDED ACTION: Staff recommends that the Planning Commission adopt
Resolution 2024-01 approving a one-year extension of Site Plan and Architectural Reviewfor
the El Roy’s Express Mex restaurant remodel within the C-R/Regional Commercial zoning
district at 6620 Commerce Boulevard, APN 143-061-064. (Figure 1- Project Location)
Figure 1– Project Location
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BACKGROUND: The project is located on a 0.5 acre parcel in the central portion of the City in
an area predominately characterized by existing developed parcels with commercial retail and
restaurant style businesses. The existing 1584 square foot restaurant building, formerly Wayne’s
Grill and Sushi, was built in 1981 originally as a walk in (no drive thru) Taco Bell. The
property has been vacant since 2018 and is currently in a state of neglect and disrepair.
OnDecember 8, 2022, the applicant, Roy Cabrera, El Roy’s Express Mex Restaurant, received
Planning Commission approval for Site Plan and Architectural Review for an exterior remodel
and addition of an outdoor dining area. The Site Plan and Architectural Review approval was
conditioned to expire one year from the Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to the
expiration a building permit was issued and construction commenced and diligently pursued
toward completion OR an extension is requested pursuant to Section 17.25.035 of the Rohnert
Park Municipal Code.
The applicant applied for a one-year time extension for the Site Plan and Architectural Review
on November 20, 2023. The application was received prior to the expiration date of December
8, 2023 and the matter is being brought before the Planning Commission for its consideration.
ANALYSIS: Pursuant to Zoning Ordinance Section 17.25.035, Lapse of Approval/Renewal for
Site Plan and Architectural Review approvals, the following shall apply:
A.A Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall lapse one year after the date of final
approval or at an alternative date specific at the time of approval, unless:
1.A building permit has been issued and construction has diligently commenced; or
2.A Certificate of Occupancy has been issued; or
3.The use is established; or
4.The Site Plan and Architectural Review approval is renewed in accordance with
subsection B below.
B.A Site Plan and Architectural Review approval may be renewed for an additional period
of one year provided that prior to the expiration date, an application for renewal is filed
with the Planning Commission. The Commission shall not deny the renewal request
without first holding a Public Hearing and making findings supporting the reason for
denial. If the Planning Commission denies the renewal request, the applicant shall have
ten calendar days to appeal the decision to the City Council as set forth in Chapter 17.25
Article XII.
As previously addressed, the applicant has filed the necessary application according to this
provision and has indicated they are working through financial considerations and are close to
filing for the necessary permits and initiating start of construction. The applicant has been asked
to provide an up-to-date status and project timeline at the January 25, 2024 meeting.
Staff would like to note that there have been no changes to the approved plans or surrounding
area and the project will remain subject to the conditions as outlined in Resolution 2022-15,
adopted by the Planning Commission on December 8, 2022, attached as Exhibit 1 to Resolution
2024-01.
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ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION: The City of Rohnert Park (City) approved the
Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area (PDA) Plan in March of 2016. The intent of the
PDA Plan is to support transit-oriented and infill development in existing communities within
the City, particularly adjacent to transit. In accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared an EIR to analyze the impacts associated with
implementation of the PDA Plan on a program-level basis. The PDA EIR was also certified in
March 2016.
Impacts associated with the project are consistent with those previously identified and analyzed
and the implementation of applicable mitigation measures. To ensure the effective
implementation and enforcement of applicable PDA EIR mitigation measures, the proposal
would be required to adhere to the MMRP for the PDA EIR. A condition of approval has been
added to address and mitigate all applicable mitigation measures adopted by the PDA EIR.
PUBLIC NOTIFICATION: A public hearing notice denoting the time, date and location of the
proposal’s hearing was published in the Community Voice. Property owners within 300 feet of
the project site were mailed notices, and the notice was posted pursuant to State Planning Law.
RESPONSE TO NOTIFICATION: No public comment has been received on this item.
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Planning Manager Approval Date: 1/18/24
Attachments:
A.Planning Commission Resolution 2024-01
Exhibit 1 – Conditions of Approval, adopted December 8, 2022
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ATTACHMENT
COMMISSIONRESOLUTION NO. 2024-01
PLANNING
A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF ROHNERT
PARK APPROVING A ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF THE APPROVAL OF SITE PLAN
AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW FOR THE EL ROY’S EXPRESS MEX
RESTAURANT REMODEL LOCATED AT 6620 COMMERCE DRIVE
(APN 143-061-064 )
WHEREAS, the City processed an application for Site Plan and Architectural Review
(Planning Application No. PLSR22-003) for the El Roy’s Remodel Project located at 6620
Commerce Boulevard in the time and manner prescribed by State and local law; and
WHEREAS, on December 8, 2022, the Planning Commission of the City of Rohnert
Park approved the Site Plan and Architectural Review of the El Roy’s Express Mex Project; and
WHEREAS, the applicant, Roy Cabrera, El Roy’s Express Tex has submitted an
application for a one-year time extension of the approval for Site Plan and Architectural Review
pursuant to Section 17.25.035B. Lapse of Approval/Renewal of the Rohnert Park Municipal
Code; and
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 January 25, 2024, the Planning Commission held a public meeting at
which time interested persons had an opportunity to testify either in support or opposition to the
proposed time extension for the Site Plan and Architectural Review; and
WHEREAS, the Planning Commission, using their independent judgment, reviewed the
time extension request and all evidence in the record related to the proposed project including the
staff report, public testimony, and all evidence presented both orally and in writing.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the City of
Rohnert Park, California, hereby makes the following findings:
A.The Planning Commission, at a public hearing on January 25, 2024 reviewed the
applicant’s request for a one-year extension of the approval of Site Plan and
Architectural Review for the Project, and all evidence in the record related to the
Project including the staff report, public testimony, and all evidence presented
both orally and in writing.
B.The Planning Commission finds that a one-year extension of the approval of the
Site Plan and Architectural Review for the Project is consistent with the approved
plans and with the Rohnert Park Municipal Code Section 17.25.035.B.
C.The Planning Commission finds that a one-year extension of the approval of the
Site Plan and Architectural Review is consistent with the City of Rohnert Park
(City) approved Central Rohnert Park Priority Development Area (PDA) Plan
adopted in March of 2016. The intent of the PDA Plan is to support transit-
oriented and infill development in existing communities within the City,
particularly adjacent to transit. In accordance with the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA), the City prepared an EIR to analyze the impacts associated
with implementation of the PDA Plan on a program-level basis. The PDA EIR
was also certified in March 2016.
Impacts associated with the project are consistent with those previously identified
and analyzed and the implementation of applicable mitigation measures. To
ensure the effective implementation and enforcement of applicable PDA EIR
mitigation measures, the proposal would be required to adhere to the MMRP for
the PDA EIR. A condition of approval has been added to address and mitigate all
applicable mitigation measures adopted by the PDA EIR.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Planning Commission
does hereby approve the applicant’s request for a one-year extension of the approval of Site Plan
and Architectural Review for the El Roy’s Express Tex Mex Project located at 6620 Commerce
Boulevard subject to the following conditions:
1.The applicant shall comply with all applicable sections of the City of Rohnert Park
Municipal Code.
2.The Project remains subject to the conditions as outlined in Resolution 2022-15, adopted
by the Planning Commission on December 8, 2022, and attached hereto as Exhibit 1.
3.The applicant shall secure all necessary permits and clearances from the Rohnert Park
Building, Engineering and Public Safety Departments prior to commencement of
construction.
DULY AND REGULARLY ADOPTED on this 25h day of January, 2024 by the City of
Rohnert Park Planning Commission by the following vote:
AYES: _____ NOES:_____ ABSENT:_____ ABSTAIN:_____
AUSTIN-DILLON_____ EPSTEIN____ LAM____ ORLOFF____ STRIPLEN____
Chairperson, City of Rohnert Park Planning Commission
Attest: ________________________________
Clotile Blanks, Recording Secretary
Exhibit 1 – Conditions of Approval
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Reso 20-
EXHIBIT 1
ADOPTED PER PLANNING COMMISSION RESOLUTION NO. 2022-15
Conditions of Approval
Site Plan and Architectural Review: 6620 Commerce Boulevard – El Roy’s
Restaurant Remodel
The conditions below shall apply to the El Roy’s restaurantproject located at 6620 Commerce
Boulevard.
General Conditions
1.The Site Plan and Architectural Review approval shall expire one year from the
Planning Commission approval date, unless prior to the expiration an application for
a building permit isfiledand or an extension is requested and approved. 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.
2.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.
3.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.
4.Place the text of these Conditions of Approval in a general notes section on plan
sheets when applying for the building permit.
Design Conditions
5.The Project is approved as shown in the Design Submittal package attached to the
Planning Commission Site Plan and Architectural Review approval resolution except
as conditioned or modified below.
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6.The applicant shall work with Planning Division staff to arrive at a signage plan that
meets the requirements of Section 17.27 Signage of the Rohnert Park Municipal Code.
7.Landscaping shall be constructed in accordance with the State’s most current Model
Water Efficient Landscaping Ordinance (MWELO), or in accordance with water
conservation standards which meet or exceed the requirements of the MWELO and
the Rohnert Park Priority Development Area Landscape/Streetscape Design
Standards. The Applicant shall submit a final landscaping and irrigation plan that
identifies landscape material types and locations, irrigation, water usage calculations,
and other information as required. The plan shall be submitted to and reviewed and
approved by the Development Services Department prior to construction. All costs
for review of the requirements of the MWELO shall be borne by the Applicant. All
landscaping and irrigation subject to the MWELO shall be substantially complete
prior to the issuance of a Certificate of Occupancy.
8.Any new trees within five (5) feet of the public right-of-way or within five (5) feet of
any paved areas within the project shall have root barriers that are approved by the
City Engineer.
9.The Applicant and Contractor shall adhere to all project conditions of approval and
allapplicable Mitigation Monitoring Plan Conditions (Attached as Exhibit C to
Resolution 2022-15), related to construction, including:
a.Mitigation Measure 3.2-2: Conduct Site-Specific Preconstruction Nesting Bird
Surveys and Implement Protective Actions if Active Nests are Detected.
10.The trash enclosure shall comply with Section 17.12.130 of the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code.
Public Safety
11.Addresses shall be plainly visible from the street as required by CFC and Ordinance
920.
12.A key box shall be provided with a set of permanently labelled keys to entry and
utility doors. The box may be purchased from the Fire Prevention Bureau at (707)
584-2641.
13.Electrical power shall be reestablished for the site and building. Once power is
restored as test shall be conducted of the emergency egress lights.
14.Calculate and post occupant load (Place of Assembly) prior to final occupancy.
15.All work shall comply with all codes, ordinances and standards, whether shown on
the plans or not.
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Grading and Improvement Plan Requirements
16.All improvements shall be designed in conformance with: the City of Rohnert Park,
Manual of Standards, Details and Specifications in effect at the time of development;
17.Prior to any site work activity grading and improvement plans shall be submitted
with a completed Land Development Review Submittal worksheet.
18.The improvement plans shall illustrate accessible ramps and parking as required by
State of California Title 24.
Improvement Plan Requirements
19.The improvement plans shall be prepared by a Registered Civil Engineer, licensed in
the State of California, shall be submitted for the review and approval of the City
Engineer and the Fire Marshall. (Engineering and Public Safety)
20.The improvement plans shall illustrate public street frontage improvements, including
grading, paving, utilities, drainage structures, lighting and trash collection facilities.
The improvements plans shall include parking lots, street and utility information
including all concrete curb and gutter, sidewalk, street lights, striping and signing,
paving, water lines, storm drain lines and sewer lines as necessary, erosion control and
any necessary transitions.
21.The sidewalk fronting Commerce Boulevard shall have a minimum four (4) foot width
path.
22.Show all dry utilities on the building/grading plans.
23.Existing driveway may have to be modified to meet City Standard 250A.
24.The Improvement Plans shall include the following required notes:
a."Any excess materials shall be considered the property of the contractor and
shall be disposed of away from the job side in accordance with applicable
local, state and federal regulations."
b."During construction, the contractor shall be responsible for controlling
noise, odors, dust and debris to minimize impacts on surrounding properties
and roadways. Contractor shall be responsible that all construction equipment
is equipped with manufacturers approved muffler's baffles. Failure to do so
may result in the issuance of an order to stop work."
c."If at any time during earth disturbing activities a concentration of artifacts or
a cultural deposit is encountered, work shall stop in the immediate area and
the construction manager shall contact the City and a qualified archeologist.”
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d.“If human remains are encountered anywhere on the project site, all work
shall stop in the immediate area and the construction manager shall contact
the City, the County Coroner and a qualified archeologist.”
e.“If paleontological resources or unique geologic features are encountered
during construction, all work shall stop in the immediate area and the
construction manager shall contact the City and a qualified paleontologist.”
f."Construction work hours shall be consistent with the Rohnert Park
Municipal Code, Noise Ordinance.
g.If hazardous materials are encountered during construction, the contractor
will halt construction immediately, notify the City of Rohnert Park, and
implement remediation (as directed by the City or its agent) in accordance
with any requirements of the North Coast Regional Water Quality Control
Board."
h."The contractor(s) shall be required to maintain traffic flow on affected
roadways during non-working hours, and to minimize traffic restriction
during construction. The contractor shall be required to follow traffic
safety measures in accordance with the Cal Trans "Manual of Traffic
Safety Controls for Construction and Maintenance Work Zones." The City
of Rohnert Park emergency service providers shall be notified of proposed
construction scheduled by the contractor(s) in writing and at least 24 hours
in advance of its proposed schedule of work."
i.Use of plastic monofilament netting (e.g., erosion control matting or
wattles) for erosion control is prohibited. Appropriate fiber netting or
similar natural materials (e.g., coconut coir matting) shall be used for
erosion control or other purposes in sensitive areas, to reduce the potential
for entrapping wildlife.
j."The Contractor is responsible for the removal of all USA markings
created within the project limits, and in relation to the project.
Replacement and restoration must meet the approval of the City
Engineer."
k."The contractor shall maintain one clean set of marked plans showing all
changes and “as built” information. This set of plans will be submitted to
the City engineer upon completion of work.”
l."All utility covers shall meet final paving elevations. More than 0.25 inch
of deviation between the top of the utility cover and the surrounding
pavement in a six foot radius at any location shall be cause for rejection."
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m.“Any current or new curb and gutter and sidewalk non-compliant shall be
replaced by the developer to the City Standard at the discretion of the City
Engineer.
25.Landscape plans shall be submitted with the civil improvement plans.
Sidewalk alignment shall be shown on both the civil and landscape plans.
26.If a tree needs to be removed, applicant shall obtain a tree removal permit
from Planning
Hydrology, Storm Water and Storm Drain
27.The applicant shall prepare and implement a site specific erosion control
plan acceptable to the City that identifies best management practices for
effectively reducing discharges of storm water containing sediment and
construction wastes resulting from site construction activities. The
applicant shall comply with all other requirements set forth in City’s
stormwater permit.
28.If required, the improvement plans shall be in conformance with the City
of Santa Rosa and Sonoma County Storm Water Low Impact
Development Technical Design Manual (latest edition).
29.Discharge of runoff onto pavement should be avoided.
Water System Requirements
30.The improvement plans shall show backflow prevention devices in
accordance with the requirements of the City of Rohnert Park's Backflow
Prevention Ordinance.
31.The irrigation line shall match the same size as the existing potable water
line and have a separate backflow device.
32.All City water meters shall be located within the right-of-way or public
easements unless otherwise approved by the Development Services
Department.
Sewer System Requirements
33.The improvement plans shall illustrate any grease traps required for
commercial kitchen or restaurant facilities in accordance with the
requirements of the Santa Rosa Subregional System and the City of
Rohnert Park Design Standards.
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Prior to the Issuance of Grading Permits and/or Improvement
Agreements
34.The applicant shall secure an encroachment permit from the City prior to
performing any work within the City right of way or constructing a City
facility within a City easement.
35.If the site will require import or export of dirt, the applicant shall submit in
writing the proposed haul routes for the trucks and equipment. The haul
routes must be approved by the City prior to import/export work
commencing.
36.The applicant will conduct nesting bird surveys prior to initiating any new
construction activity between February 1 and August 31, and comply with
its recommendations.
37.For a grading permit, the applicant shall secure an approval of the grading
plan, pay all required fees and post sufficient surety guaranteeing
completion.
38.If permanent BMPs are necessary, determined by the Santa Rosa and
Sonoma County Storm Water Low Impact Development Technical Design
Manual (latest edition), then the applicant shall enter into a Master
Maintenance Agreement with the City of Rohnert Park.
39.The project applicant shall prepare and implement a traffic control plan for
construction activities that may affect road rights-of-way, to facilitate
travel of emergency vehicles on affected roadways. The traffic control
plan must follow applicable City of Rohnert Park standards and must be
approved and signed by a professional engineer.
During Construction
40.All construction shall conform to the City's most current Manual of
Standards, Details, and Specifications latest edition, all City Ordinances
and State Map Act and the approved plans.
41.If any hazardous waste is encountered during the construction of this
project, all work shall be immediately stopped and the Sonoma County
Environmental Health Department, the Fire Department, the Police
Department, and the Development Services Inspector shall be notified
immediately. Work shall not proceed until clearance has been issued by all
of these agencies.
42.The applicant shall be responsible to provide and maintain erosion and
pollution control in accordance with the approved plans and permits.
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43.The applicant shall keep adjoining public streets free and clean of project
dirt, mud, materials, and debris during the construction period.
44.If grading is to take place between October 15 and April 15, both
temporary and permanent erosion control measures, conforming to the
project erosion control plans shall be in place before October 1st. Erosion
control measures shall be monitored and maintained continuously
throughout the storm season.
45.The following minimum Best Management Practices (BMPs) shall be
required during construction:
a.Construction crews shall be instructed in preventing and
minimizing pollution on the job.
b.Construction entrances/exits shall be stabilized to prevent tracking
onto roadway.
c.Exposed slopes shall be protected from erosion through
preventative measures.
d.Use brooms and shovels when possible to maintain a clean site
e.Designate a concrete washout area. Maintain washout area and
dispose of concrete waste on a regular basis.
f.Establish a vehicle storage, maintenance, and refueling area.
g.Protect drain inlets from receiving polluted storm water through
the use of filters such as fabrics, gravel bags or straw wattles.
h.Have necessary materials onsite before the rainy season.
i.Inspect all BMPs before and after each storm event. Maintain
BMPs on a regular basis and replace as necessary, through the
entire course of construction.
j.All construction implementation measures as outlined in the
MMRP.
46.The Project shall comply with the City's Municipal Code, including hours
of construction. All construction equipment shall be adequately muffled
and properly tuned in accordance with manufacturer's specifications. All
equipment shall be checked by a certified mechanic and determined to be
running in proper condition prior to operation.
47.Hours of work shall be limited to between 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday
through Friday. Work on Saturday or Sunday will only be permitted with
written permission from the City. Requests for extended hours must be
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submitted 72 hours in advance.
48.Throughout the construction of the project, the Bay Area Air Quality
Management District’s Basic Construction Control Measures Additional
Construction Control Measures for Dust shall be maintained to the
satisfaction of the City. At a minimum these measures include:
a.All exposed surfaces (e.g. parking areas, staging areas, soil piles,
graded areas and unpaved access roads) shall be watered two times
per day.
b.All trucks transporting soil, sand or other loose material off-site
shall be covered.
c.All visible mud or dirt track-out onto adjacent public roads shall be
removed using wet power-vacuum street sweepers at least once per
day. The use of dry power sweeping is prohibited.
d.All roadways, driveways and sidewalks to be paved shall be
completed as soon as possible.
e.Idling times shall be minimized either by shutting equipment off
when not in use or by reducing the maximum idling time to 5
minutes (as required by the California airborne toxics control
measure Title 13, Section 2485 of the California Code of
Regulations). Signs notifying workers of these requirements shall
be clearly posted at all construction access points. hauling
construction and demolition debris from the site.
f.All construction equipment shall be maintained and properly tuned
in accordance with manufacturers’ specifications. All equipment
will be checked by a certified emissions evaluator.
g.The prime construction contractor shall post a publicly visible sign
with the telephone number and person to contact at the
construction site and at the City of Rohnert Park regarding dust
complaints. The prime construction contractor shall respond and
take corrective action within 48 hours. The Bay Area Air Quality
Management District's phone number shall also be visible to
ensure compliance with applicable regulations.
h.Suspend dust-producing activities during periods when
instantaneous gusts exceed 20 mph when dust control measures are
unable to avoid visible dust plumes.
49.All building or grading permits issued for projects within the plan area
shall include the following Basic Construction Control Measures
(BAAQMD, 2017a) as a condition of the permit.
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a.Site accesses to a distance of 100 feet from the paved road shall be
treated with a 6 to 12 inch compacted layer of woodchips, mulch
or gravel.
b.Sandbags or other erosion control measures shall be installed to
prevent silt runoff to public roadways from sites with a slope
greater than 1 percent.
c.Throughout the construction of the project, the Bay Area Air
Quality Management District’s Additional Construction Control
Measures for Exhaust-Related Emissions shall be maintained to the
satisfaction of the City. At a minimum these measures include:
d.Idling time for diesel-powered construction equipment shall be
limited to 2 minutes.
e.Low-volatile organic compound (i.e. ROG) coatings shall be used
beyond local requirements.
f.All contractors shall use equipment that meets ARB’s most recent
certification for standard off-road heavy diesel engines.
g.All contractors shall ensure that all 50 horsepower or greater
diesel-powered equipment are powered with California Air
Resources Board certified Tier 4 interim engines, except where the
applicant establishes t to the satisfaction of the City that Tier 4
interim equipment is not available. In that case the applicant may
upgrade another piece of equipment to compensate (from Tier 4
interim to Tier 4 final).
h.All contractors shall evaluate the feasibility of using alternatively
fueled vehicles and equipment during construction activities.
50.If the existing city streets are damaged during construction, the applicant
shall be responsible for repair at no cost to the city.
51.The applicant is responsible for damages to any existing facilities on the
neighboring properties (i.e. fences, gates, landscaping, walls, etc.).
Prior to Acceptance of Public Improvements
52.All improvements shown on the Improvement Plans shall be completed.
53.All existing curb, gutter and sidewalk to remain shall be inspected by the
City. Any curb, gutter and sidewalk which is not in accord with City
standards or is damaged before or during construction, shall be replaced.
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54.The applicant shall provide a written statement signed by his or her
engineer verifying that the grading and/or drainage improvements are
completed in accordance with the plans approved by the Sonoma County
Water Agency, the City Engineer, and the Building Official.
55.A complete set of As-Built or Record, improvement plans on the standard
size sheets shall be certified by the Civil Engineer licensed in the State of
California and returned to the City Engineer's office prior to final
acceptance of the public improvement. These shall show all constructive
changes from the original plans including substantial changes in the size,
alignment, grades, etc. during construction.
56.Approved Record Drawings shall be provided to the City geo-referenced
in Autocad DWG and & PDF File formats.
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