HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024/11/14 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: Matthew Epstein, Commissioner
Marc Orloff, Commissioner
Tramaine Austin -Dillon, Commissioner
Fanny Lam, Commissioner
Absent: 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: AYES: 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 of 2-24 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 of 24 children between the ages of 2-24 months, located at
5435 Snyder Lane.
Motion carried by the following (4-0-0) roll call vote: AYES: Epstein,
Lam, Orloff, and Austin -Dillon; NOES: None; ABSENT: None
8. ITEMS FROM THE PLANNING COMMISSION
Commissioner Austin -Dillon relayed a concern he received from a resident. Associate Planner
Pickett 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 ORDER
OF JOINT SPECIAL MEETING WITH THE BICYCLE AND PEDESTRIAN
ADVISORY COMMITTEE
11. ROLL CALL
Present: 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
Absent: 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 high -
quality, 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 Planning
Commission J 'Meeting at 6:38 p.m.
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atthew Epstein, Chairperson Recording Secretary, Clotile Blanks