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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday,April 13, 2023
6:00 P.M.
130 Avram Avenue,Rohnert Park
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Austin-Dillion called the regular meeting to order at 6:04 p.m.
2. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chairperson Austin-Dillion.
3. ROLL CALL
Present: Tramaine Austin-Dillion, Chairperson
Matt Epstein, Vice Chairperson
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Absent: Fanny Lam, Commissioner
Charles Striplen, Commissioner
4. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
5. CONSENT CALENDAR-ADOPTION OF MINUTES
5.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of February 23, 2023.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Epstein)to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of February 23, 2023.
Motion carried by the following (3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Orloff, Epstein
and; NOES: None; ABSENT: Striplen, Lam; ABSTAIN: None.
6. AGENDA ITEMS
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING—TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP AND DEVELOPMENT AREA
PLAN EXTENSION - File No. PLSD23-0001/PLDP20-0003 - Lisa Borba, UD LLC —
Consideration of Resolution(s) 2023-06 and 2023-07 approving an extension of a Tentative
Subdivision Map (TSM)and Development Area Plan (DAP)to allow the subdivision and
development of property located on a 34.34-acre lot south of Rohnert Park Expressway, West of the
Green Music Center and North of Copeland Creek within the University District Specific Plan(APN:
047-131-026 and-027).
Suzie Azevedo, Assistant Planner, provided a PowerPoint and highlighted the project in the
following areas: project description, location, development area plan, and extension request,
Ms. Azevedo recommended approval of Resolution(s) 2023-06 and 2023-07 approving a two (2)
year extension to allow the subdivision and development of the UD LLC parcel(s)within the
UDSP.
The Applicant, Lisa Borba was unable to attend due to a scheduling conflict with personnel.
Commissioner Orloff asked was the Applicant concerned with the two (2) year extension for the
construction of the basin and if they would have to bring in new landfill material for the project.
Suzie Azevedo stated that an e-mail was sent by the Applicant stating they foresee developing
the site in 2025 and Jeffrey Beiswenger stated that some new landfill will have to be brought in
by the Applicant.
Commissioner Epstein wanted to confirm that all the conditions are in place for the two (2) years
extension and that nothing had changed since the original approval of this project. Suzie
Azevedo confirmed that all conditions are still the same.
There was no public comment on Agenda Item 6.
The Planning Department received an e-mail from a resident asking for an improvement on the
Public Hearing Notice by including a map showing where the 300ft. radius property is located.
The Planning Department acknowledged their concern and will discuss including a map in all
Public Hearing Notices moving forward. An invitation was extended to the resident to attend the
Planning Commission meetings.
Commissioner Epstein asked if community services are considered when developing new
housing for Rohnert Park. Jeff Beiswenger stated that no Developer has come forward with plans
for commercial services with any new development.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Epstein) to approve Resolution(s) 2023-06 and 2023-07
approving an extension of a Tentative Subdivision Map (TSM) and Development Area Plan
(DAP) to allow the subdivision and development of property located on a 34.34-acre lot south of
Rohnert Park Expressway, West of the Green Music Center and North of Copeland Creek within the
University District Specific Plan(APN:047-131-026 and-027).
Motion carried by the following(3-0-2) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Orloff, Epstein
and;NOES: None; ABSENT: Striplen and Lam; ABSTAIN: None.
6.2 Downtown Project Update.
A presentation was conducted by Paul Carey, Senior Analyst with the City Manager's office.
Paul Carey gave information on the present and future Design Origins also, the downtown
purpose such as design, themes, land use, retail, housing, parks, and tree health. He explained
existing entitlements, what is "Form Based Code" (downtown ingredients), and commercial
focus. He gave feedback on what the residents wanted to see downtown. Chairperson Austin-
Dillion asked who will review the designs for the downtown and wanted to know if local
businesses would be eligible to obtain space in the downtown project. Commissioner Epstein
recommended that space be allocated for social services in Rohnert Park. Adjacent city-owned
properties were discussed such as the corporation yard and retooling the maps for this public
works use. Commissioner Orloff introduced the idea of a skate park. Jeff Beiswenger stated that
Rohnert Park Director of Community Services, Cindy Bagley, was brought in to get her
perspective on the parks and open space for the downtown. There was no public comment on the
Downton Project.
7. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
No discussion from the Planning Commission
8. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
'`• Planning Manager, Jeff Beiswenger, stated that the rescission of the Downtown Area entitlements will
be up for discussion sometime during the April or May Planning Commission meetings.
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Austin-Dillion adjourned the regular meeting at 7:25 p.m.
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Chairperson Recording Secretary—Clotile Blanks