2024/14/24 Planning Commission MinutesMinutes of the Joint Special Meeting of the
Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and Planning Commission and Planning Commission Regular Meeting of the City of Rohnert Park
Thursday, November 14, 2024
6:00 P.M. 130 Avram Avenue, Rohnert Park
1.CALL TO ORDER
Chairperson Epstein called the regular meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
2.PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
Led by Chairperson Epstein.
3.READING OF THE LAND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT
Recited by Chairperson Epstein
4.ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Matthew Epstein, Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Commissioner Fanny Lam, Commissioner None
5.PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
6.CONSENT CALENDAR -ADOPTION OF MINUTES
6.1 Approval of the Draft Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Orloff/Dillon) to approve the Minutes of the Planning Commission Regular Meeting of August 8, 2024
Motion carried by the following 4-0-0 roll call vote: A YES: Epstein, Orloff, Lam, and Austin-Dillon; NOES: None; ABSENT: None
7.AGENDA ITEMS
7.1 PUBLIC HEARING -CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT-Cary Ann Rich -Rise and Shine Child Care Centers & Family Services Agency (File No. PLUP24-0003), The
Planning Commission will consider the adoption of Resolution No. 2024-14 approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a childcare facility for a maximum of 24 children between the ages of2-24 months located at 5435 Snyder Lane (APN 158-320-002) (This is not a project under California Quality Act (CEQA))
Planning Consultant Brandi West presented the staff report recommending the adoption
of Resolution 2024-14 approving the conditional use permit.
Josiah and Cary Ann Rich (Owners of Rise and Shine Child Care Center) were acknowledged, provided background information, and responded to comments and questions from the Commission.
ACTION: Moved/Seconded (Austin-Dillon/Lam) adopting Resolution 2024-14, approving a Conditional Use Permit to allow a childcare facility for a
maximum of24 children between the ages of2-24 months, located at
5435 Snyder Lane.
Motion carried by the following ( 4-0-0) roll call vote: A YES: Epstein, Lam, Orloff, and Austin-Dillon; NOES: None; ABSENT: None
8. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSIONCommissioner Austin-Dillon relayed a concern he received from a resident. Associate PlannerPickett acknowledged the inquiry and will coordinate follow-up.
9.ITEMS FROM THE DEVELOPMENT SERVICES STAFF
Associate Planner Pickett shared an update.
10.ADJOURNMENT OF PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING AND CALL TO ORDEROF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIANADVISORY COMMITTEE
11.ROLL CALL
Present:
Absent:
Gary Gutierrez, Board Member Tim Hensel, Board Member Shirley Johnson, Board Member Steve Keith, Board Member Jan Ogren, Board Member
Matthew Epstein, Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Tramaine Austin-Dillon, Commissioner Fanny Lam, Commissioner
None
12.PUBLIC COMMENT
Eris Weaver, Executive Director of the Sonoma County Bicycle Coalition, provided remarks regarding City Hall bicycle parking and commended Rohnert Park for its highquality, well-placed bike racks.
Chris McCarthy, resident of Rohnert Park, commented on the need for a three-way stop sign at the intersection of Bodway and Camino Colegio.
Jennifer Cunningham, resident of Rohnert Park, also submitted her comments and concerns via e-mail regarding pedestrian safety and the need for a stop sign at the intersection of Bodway and Camino Colegio.
13.AGENDA ITEMS
13.1 Discussion and Direction on Milestone #3 Report for the Countywide Active Transportation Plan and Rohnert Park Active Transportation Plan Update (This is not a project under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA))
Kelly Bond, Senior Planner at Fehr & Peers, gave an informational presentation on the Sonoma Countywide Active Transportation Plan (ATP) Update and Rohnert Park ATP.
The Commission and Committee participated in a discussion and posed questions to the consultant and city staff.
14.ADJOURNMENT
Chairperson Epstein adjourned the Bicycle and Pedestrian Advisory Committee and PlanningCommission J • Meeting at 6:38 p.m.
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Recording Secretary, Clotile Blanks