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Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting
of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, August 24,2023
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 Acting Chairperson Commissioner 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: Tramaine Austin-Dillion, Chairperson
Fanny Lam - Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Charles Striplen, Commissioner
Absent: Matt Epstein, Vice Chairperson
5. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR-ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Meeting of August 10, 2023.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Striplen)to adopt the Minutes of the Planning Commission
Meeting of June 22, 2023.
Motion carried by the following (4-0-1) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Orloff, Striplen,
Lam and; NOES: None; ABSENT: Epstein,
7. AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING—CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT—PLUP23-0002 —United Cerebral
Palsy of the North Bay Adult Daycare. Consideration of Resolution 2023-18, approving a
Conditional Use Permit to allow an adult day care use within an existing multi-tenant
commercial building located at 6593-6597 Commerce Boulevard(APN 143-087).
Assistant Planner, Suzie Azevedo provided a PowerPoint presentation on United Cerebral Palsy
of the North Bay Adult Daycare as noted above. Ms. Azevedo stated that there are two (2)
programs for adults ranging in the ages of 18 to senior and another for a senior adult day
program.
The proposal is to operate a daycare program to support adults and senior adults with
intellectual/developmental disabilities. The program will serve 60—70 adults combined. The
participants are provided transportation to and from the facility. The hours of operation are
Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The existing tenants of the center include UCP Flipside Thrift Store, Auto Zone, and Planet
Fitness. Adjacent land uses include Grocery Outlet, 24-hour fitness, and other restaurants and
commercial businesses.
Ms. Azevedo noted that daycare activities within the center are all conducted indoors, and
include current events, arts and crafts, light exercise, and group games. The program also
provides on-site community jobs for seniors and off-site activities which include music therapy.
`--- These activities allow participation in the community in which they live and to develop social
and daily living skills.
Ms. Azevedo stated that the required findings as follows have been satisfied and are outlined in
the resolution of approval, attached to the staff report:
• Location of use is consistent with the zoning ordinance and purpose of the district.
• Use will not be detrimental to public health, safety, and welfare.
• Otherwise complies with the zoning ordinance.
Staff recommended the adoption of Resolution 2023-10 approving a Conditional Use Permit to
allow an adult day care facility in an existing multi-tenant commercial building located at 6593
and 6597 Commerce Boulevard.
Chairperson Austin-Dillion asked the Commissioners if they had any questions. There being
none, Chairperson Austin-Dillion invited the applicant, Christine Isetta, Director of
Administration at United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay to introduce herself to the
Commissioners.
Ms. Isetta stated the following:
• UCP purchased the entire property at 6591 Commerce Blvd
• Opened Flipside Thrift in September of 2020—6591 Commerce Blvd.
• Purchased the entire Commerce Street property in 2021
• The Senior Adult program currently housed at 6800 Hunter Dr. will move into the former
SPICE location at 6597 Commerce
• UCP created a mini Recycling Center at 6593 Commerce
• UCP services adults from Rohnert Park, Petaluma, and Santa Rosa with job training to
assist them to become more independent.
• UCP is looking forward to partnering with businesses in Rohnert Park.
Commissioner Striplen asked if this service was in high demand in the Rohnert Park area and are
there similar facilities in the county.
Ms. Isetta stated that there is high demand and there are other organizations such as Santa Rosa
Becoming Independent. Ms.Isetta said that their organization does its best to accommodate
everyone who applies for their program.
Commissioner, Austin-Dillion, Lam, and Orloff thanked Ms. Isetta for their service.
The Public Hearing was opened and closed by Chairperson Austin-Dillion.
ACTION: Moved/seconded (Orloff/Striplen)to approve a Conditional Use Permit to
allow an Adult Daycare facility in an existing multi-tenant commercial building located
at 6593 and 6597 Commerce Boulevard.
Motion carried by the following (4-0-1) roll call vote: AYES: Austin-Dillion, Orloff,
Striplen; Lam NOES: None; ABSTAIN: None; ABSENT: Epstein.
8. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Orloff stated that he had received a few phone calls from applicants regarding
outstanding planning issues.
City Manager Marcela Piedra approached the podium to give an update on the status of employee
positions in the Planning Department.
9. ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Suzie Azevedo stated that there is no business for the first meeting in September and that the meeting
will be canceled. Elliott Pickett may bring an item for the second meeting in September.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Austin-Dillion adjourned the regular meeting at 6:35 p.m.
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