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Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, MINUTES Page 1 of 4 On October 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration would end on February 28, 2023. As a result, starting on March 1, 2023, the Rio Vista City Council and all City Committees and Commissions are required to meet according to the standard Brown Act Rules that require in-person attendance unless specific guidelines are met to allow remote participation. Additionally, a majority of the legislative body must participate in person. Members of the public will continue to have the ability to access the meetings via call-in line or internet-based service line even though the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration would be lifted. City staff will continue to hold meetings via the “hybrid meeting” model (by teleconference and in person) through the following: 1. Providing details on the agenda on how to access the meeting and give public comment. 2. Providing the public an opportunity to comment pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 and allowing a reasonable amount of time during public comment for a person to register, login, and comment. 3. Monitoring the call-in line and/or internet-based service line to ensure that no disruption hinders access or ability to comment. The public may participate and provide public comments in person or via Zoom Meeting. One Tap Mobile: +16699006833,,960028798592# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 960 2879 8592 Weblink: https://zoom.us/j/96028798592 Written comments that are received by 5:00 PM. on the Monday before the Planning Commission meeting will be disseminated to the Commission and made available to the public for review on the city’s website. Please provide the agenda item number in the subject line of your email or letter. Public comments will no longer be read into the record. Comments must be sent to pcpubliccomments@ci.rio-vista.ca.us. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Krystine Ball at 707-374-6447, to make alternative arrangements to submit public comment.

Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, MINUTES Page 2 of 4 RIO VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN TOM DONNELLY VICE CHAIRMAN EMMETTE HOLTSLANDER COMMISSIONER LISA DUKE COMMISSIONER KEVIN MCNAMARA COMMISSIONER NOEL O’BRIEN COMMISSIONER CLINTON SCHOLTING COMMISSIONER EMILIO TORRES REGULAR MEETING-BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON MINUTES WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ONE MAIN STREET RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571 1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE PRESENT: Chairman Tom Donnelly, Vice Chairman Emmette Holtslander, Commissioners Duke, McNamara and Scholting ABSENT: Commissioners O’Brien and Torres Chairman Donnelly opened the meeting at 6:00 PM 2. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comment was not received 3. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS No disclosures were made.

Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, MINUTES Page 3 of 4 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 4.1 –November 9, 2022 Motion to approve by Commissioner Duke second by Commissioner McNamara to approve November 9, 2022 Regular Meeting Minutes passed by the following roll call vote: AYES: Chairman Tom Donnelly, Vice Chairman Emmette Holtslander Commissioners Duke, McNamara, and Scholting NOES: None 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Nominate new Chairman and Vice Chairman Commissioner Duke made a motion to nominate Tom Donnelly as Chairman, Commissioners took a voice vote, and all were in favor. Tom Donnelly will serve as Chairman for 2023 Planning Commission. Commissioner Duke made a motion to nominate Emmette Holtslander as Vice Chairman, Commissioners took a voice vote, and all were in favor. Emmette Holtslander will serve as Vice Chairman for 2023 Planning Commission 5.2 Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23-001 entitled, "A RESOLUATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA APPROVING A SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT 001-2023 FOR 30 NORTH SECOND STREET” Contract Planner Paul Junker gave a brief presentation. Commissioners asked questions and provided comments. Chair Donnelly opened the Public Hearing at 6:16 PM Public comments were received Chair Donnelly closed the public hearing at 6:30 PM Motion to adopt resolution 23-001 of the planning commission of the city of Rio Vista approving a site and architectural review permit 001-2023 for 30 North Second Street. Motion made by Vice Chairman Holtslander second by Commissioner McNamara with the conditions to take out D and E from the conditions for the Site and Architecture permit, passed by the following roll call vote: AYES : Chairman Tom Donnelly, Vice Chairman Emmette Holtslander Commissioners Duke, McNamara, and Scholting NOES: None

Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, MINUTES Page 4 of 4 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS None 7. ADJOURNMENT Chairman Donnelly closed the meeting at 6:46 PM ____________________________ Krystine Ball, Planning Commission Krystine Ball

Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, Agenda Page 1 of 3 On October 17, 2022, Governor Gavin Newsom announced that the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration would end on February 28, 2023. As a result, starting on March 1, 2023, the Rio Vista City Council and all City Committees and Commissions are required to meet according to the standard Brown Act Rules that require in-person attendance unless specific guidelines are met to allow remote participation. Additionally, a majority of the legislative body must participate in person. Members of the public will continue to have the ability to access the meetings via call-in line or internet-based service line even though the COVID-19 State of Emergency declaration would be lifted. City staff will continue to hold meetings via the “hybrid meeting” model (by teleconference and in person) through the following: 1. Providing details on the agenda on how to access the meeting and give public comment. 2. Providing the public an opportunity to comment pursuant to Government Code section 54954.3 and allowing a reasonable amount of time during public comment for a person to register, login, and comment. 3. Monitoring the call-in line and/or internet-based service line to ensure that no disruption hinders access or ability to comment. The public may participate and provide public comments in person or via Zoom Meeting. One Tap Mobile: +16699006833,,960028798592# US (San Jose) Dial by your location: +1 669 900 6833 US (San Jose) Meeting ID: 960 2879 8592 Weblink: https://zoom.us/j/96028798592 Written comments that are received by 5:00 PM. on the Monday before the Planning Commission meeting will be disseminated to the Commission and made available to the public for review on the city’s website. Please provide the agenda item number in the subject line of your email or letter. Public comments will no longer be read into the record. Comments must be sent to pcpubliccomments@ci.rio-vista.ca.us. If you do not have access to a computer, please contact Krystine Ball at 707-374-6447, to make alternative arrangements to submit public comment.

Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, Agenda Page 2 of 3 RIO VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION CHAIRMAN TOM DONNELLY VICE CHAIRMAN EMMETTE HOLTSLANDER COMMISSIONER LISA DUKE COMMISSIONER KEVIN MCNAMARA COMMISSIONER NOEL O’BRIEN COMMISSIONER CLINTON SCHOLTING COMMISSIONER EMILIO TORRES REGULAR MEETING-BY TELECONFERENCE AND IN PERSON AGENDA WEDNESDAY, MARCH 8, 2023 6:00 PM – REGULAR MEETING CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS ONE MAIN STREET RIO VISTA, CALIFORNIA 94571 1. CALL TO ORDER – ROLL CALL – PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE 2. PUBLIC COMMENT – See instructions at top of this agenda page 3. DISCLOSURE OF EX PARTE COMMUNICATIONS Planning Commissioners should disclose any communications they have had on the agenda items at this time. 4. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: 4.1 – Approve the minutes of November 9, 2022. 5. ACTION ITEMS 5.1 Nominate new Chairman and Vice Chairman 5.2 Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23-001 entitled, "A RESOLUATION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA APPROVING A SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT 001-2023 FOR 30 NORTH SECOND STREET” 6. DISCUSSION ITEMS – None

Rio Vista Planning Commission Regular Meeting of March 8, 2023, Agenda Page 3 of 3 7. ADJOURNMENT Disclosable public records related to an open session item on a meeting agenda distributed by the City of Rio Vista to the Rio Vista Planning Commission are available on the city’s website & at City Hall for public review at 72 hours prior to a regular meeting and 24 hours prior to a special meeting or, in the event information is delivered to the Commission less than 72 or 24 hours prior to an open meeting, as soon as it is so delivered. To arrange for alternative agenda document format or to arrange aid or services to modify or accommodate persons with a disability to participate in a public meeting contact the Commission Clerk 48 hours in advance of the meeting date by calling (707) 374-6447. Pursuant to applicable laws and regulations, including without limitation, California Government Code Section 65009 and or California Public Resources Code Section 21177, if you wish to challenge in court any of the above decisions (including any action regarding planning, zoning and/or environmental decisions), you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing(s) described in this notice/agenda, or in written correspondence delivered to the City at, or prior to, the public hearing. CERTIFICATION OF POSTING – I, Krystine Ball, Planning Commission Clerk, for the City of Rio Vista, declare that the foregoing agenda for the March 8, 2023 Regular Meeting of the Rio Vista Planning Commission was posted and available for review on March 1, 2023 on the city’s website and at City Hall, One Main Street, Rio Vista, California, in accordance with Government Code §54954.2(a). ________________________________________________ Krystine Ball, Planning Commission Clerk Krystine Ball

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 1 CITY OF RIO VISTA PLANNING COMMISSION STAFF REPORT AGENDA ITEM # 5.2 MEETING DATE: March 8, 2023 PREPARED BY: Paul Junker, Contract Planner SUBJECT: Site and Architectural Review Permit No. 001-2023: Application for the renovation of an existing building at 30 North Second Street (APN 178- 134-010). APPLICANT: Richmond Liberty Inc. 507 Main Street Rio Vista CA 94571 PROPERTY Richmond Liberty Inc. OWNER: John Lompa RECOMMENDATION That the Planning Commission conduct a public hearing as follows: 1. Motion to Adopt Resolution No. 23-001 entitled, “A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA APPROVING A SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT 001-2023 FOR 30 NORTH SECOND STREET” OVERVIEW The project under review is the renovation of the former Post Office building located at 30 North Second Street and 26 North Second Street, the immediately adjacent building. The applicants propose to retain the façade of the Old Post Office and to demolish the building at 26 North Second Street. The final project would include a restaurant in the Old Post Office building (approximately 2,370 SF) and outdoor patio seating areas in the footprint of 26 North Second Street and in the rear of building (approximately 2,400 SF total area). As noted, the project would occupy spaces currently identified as 26 and 30 North Second Street. The project location and its immediate vicinity are shown in Figure 1 and Figure 2, respectively.

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 2 Figure 1 – Project Location Figure 2 – Site Vicinity Figure 3 – Project Elevation

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 3 Figure 5 – Proposed Site Plan Figure 6 – Proposed Floor Plan (Interior)

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 4 ANALYSIS – FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS Section 17.60.050 of the Rio Vista Municipal Code establishes the criteria for review of a Site and Architectural Review Permit. A. The siting of structures and improvements so as to minimize adverse impacts on adjoining properties and so that proposed uses and structures shall not constitute a nuisance. The project does not propose to site new structures and therefore has no potential to impact adjoining properties or become a nuisance. B. The scale, massing, materials and other significant design elements of a proposed structure or construction project shall be consistent with or complementary to the character of adjacent properties and the surrounding neighborhood or environs. Materials and the design of the outdoor patio area would extend elements of the Old Post Office building and would be complementary to the surrounding neighborhood. C. Physical changes to the materials, scale, massing and significant design details of an historic structure or site shall be consistent with the historic character of the structure or site and the surrounding neighborhood. No substantial changes to the Old Post Office exterior are proposed. The structure existing at 26 North Second lacks architectural features and design character that contribute to the general neighborhood. The extension of design details present at 30 North Second Street into the outdoor patio will enhance the neighborhood. D. Control of ingress and egress so as to minimize traffic hazards, protect the general safety and ensure maximum traffic flow on abutting streets. No changes to access, ingress or egress are proposed.

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 5 E. Review of proposed location, height and materials of walls, fences, hedges and screen plantings to insure harmony with adjacent development or to conceal storage areas, utility installations or other unsightly development; the planting of ground cover or other surfacing to prevent dust and erosion. The unnecessary destruction of existing healthy trees is prohibited without the specific consent of the community development director. Minor modifications to the project frontage include planter at the front of the outdoor patio and design features in the outdoor patio areas, including a vertical landscape/water wall that will be visible from North Second. No trees are proposed to be removed. F. Review of location, size, height, lighting and landscaping of outdoor advertising signs and structures in relation to traffic hazards, appearance and harmony with the surroundings and the environment. No outdoor advertising is proposed at this time. Any future outdoor advertising will be reviewed for consistency with City standards. G. Review of site layout considering the orientation and location of buildings and open spaces in relation to the physical characteristics of the site, the character of the neighborhood, the appearance and harmony of the buildings with adjacent development and the surrounding landscape. There would be no affect on open space area and proposed improvements would be in harmony with adjacent development. H. Review of the effect of the site development plan on traffic conditions on abutting streets; the layout of the site with respect to locations and dimensions of vehicular and pedestrian entrances, exits, drives and walkways; the adequacy of off-street parking facilities, design, siting and materials of trash and refuse enclosures; the location, arrangement, and dimensions of truck loading and unloading facilities; the circulation patterns within the boundaries of the development; the surfacing and lighting of off-street parking facilities. The project will have no effect on abutting streets. Municipal Code Section 17.48.010 establishes an off-street parking requirement of one parking space per 500 feet of building gross floor area. Under this formula the project is required to provide five (5) off-street parking spaces. The rear patio area is approximately 1,350 SF in area and can be configured to provide the required off-street parking spaces. The project is being conditioned to eliminate the rear patio area and provide off-street parking in this area. I. Review of the effect of the site development plan on the adequacy of storm and surface water drainage; The project would not affect storm and surface water drainage. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The approval of Site and Architectural Review Permit application is Exempt pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the California Environmental

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 6 Quality Act (CEQA) Guidelines. This exemption applies to changes in use and minor construction involving a limited number of buildings or total amount of new construction. Section (c) of this exemption specifically identifies restaurant as a typical exempt use and the project is less than 2,500 SF of building area limit of this exemption. No exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 are applicable to the project. Therefore, subject to Section 15303 of the CEQA Guideline, no further review under CEQA is required. ATTACHMENT 1. Planning Commission Resolution No. 2023-001

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 7 RESOLUTION No. 2023-001 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF RIO VISTA APPROVING A SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE OLD POST OFFICE BUILDING RESTAURANT PROJECT WHEREAS, Richmond Liberty, Inc., 110 L Street, Antioch, CA 94509 has filed an application requesting approval of a restaurant at 30 North Second Street and 26 North Second Street (APN 0178-134-010); and WHEREAS, the Planning Commission considered the matter at its Regular Meeting on March 8, 2023; and WHERAS, Section 17.60.010 of the Zoning Code requires the approval of a Site and Architectural Review Permit for the subject project to promote Rio Vista’s orderly and harmonious development, the stability of land values and investments and to help prevent excessive and unsightly grading or the erection of structures of unsightly appearance; and WHEREAS, the project proposes to retain the Old Post Office structure and façade in the proposed restaurant; and WHEREAS, based on the findings and the Conditions of Approval, contained herein, the project will not become detrimental to the public health, safety and welfare of the residents and businesses of the City of Rio Vista; and WHEREAS, the location of the project is not detrimental to the public health, safety, and welfare or materially injurious to neighboring properties; and WHEREAS, the Site and Architectural Review Permit (SAR), subject to proposed conditions of approval, is consistent with the City of Rio Vista General Plan, Zoning District and Zoning Ordinance; and WHEREAS, the project substantially meets the purpose, intent and standards of the City of Rio Vista. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Planning Commission of the City of Rio Vista: 1. The above recitals are true and correct and are incorporated herein by reference as set forth in full. 2. The approval of Site and Architectural Review Permit application is exempt from further review under the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) of the CEQA Guidelines based upon the following determinations: a. The project involves construction and renovation of a building that is less than 2,500 SF in size. b. Restaurant is cited as a specific example of projects appropriate for and consistent with this exemption. c. No exceptions listed in Section 15300.2 are applicable to the project. 3. The Planning Commission hereby approves Site Plan and Architectural Review Permit No. 2020-015 subject to the following Conditions of Approval:

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 8 a. This approval is for and shall expire two (2) years from the date of approval, unless made permanent by the issuance of building permits. b. Within the ten (10) calendar day appeal period after approval by the Planning Commission, the applicant and property owner shall sign, date and return to the City of Rio Vista Planning Division the Affidavit of Acceptance of Conditions of Approval, agreeing to accept and comply with the Conditions of Approval for SAR 2020-015. The Planning Commission’s action on this project will be final upon receipt of a signed copy of this acceptance letter unless appealed to the City Council within ten calendar days from the date of decision on the project by the Planning Commission. c. The applicant shall construct the project substantially as shown on the “New Restaurant – Old Post Office Building” prepared by MJB Designs International, LLC and attached as Exhibit A. d. The project plans shall be modified to eliminate the proposed outdoor seating area at the rear of the property and provide five (5) off-street parking spaces in this area and such improvements, including but not limited to lighting and handicap accessible space(s) as determined appropriate by the City. a. Should the City amend off-street parking requirements in such a manner as these off-street parking spaces are no longer required, City staff is authorized to administratively approve plan revisions for the inclusion of the outdoor patio seating area at the rear of the project. e. The applicant shall obtain building permits and pay required fees prior to construction of any portion of the project. f. The applicant shall apply for a new SAR permit if there will be substantial revisions to the plans, as determined by the Planning Division, from what is expressly permitted through this approval. Staff is hereby authorized to approve minor changes to the plans. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED on this 8th day of March 2023 at a Regular Meeting of the Rio Vista Planning Commission by the following roll call vote: AYES: COMMISSIONERS _________________________________________ NOES: COMMISSIONERS ABSENT: COMMISSIONERS ATTEST: __________________________________________ Phil Carter, Interim City Manager Secretary to the Planning Commission Exhibit A: Project Plans: “New Restaurant – Old Post Office Building” prepared by MJB Designs International, LLC

Planning Commission Report Old Post Office Building Restaurant February 28, 2023 Site and Architectural Review 001-2023 9 AFFIDAVIT OF THE ACCEPTANCE OF CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL SITE AND ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW PERMIT No. 001-2023 We hereby declare under penalty of perjury that we accept all conditions imposed by the Planning Commission in their approval of the Site and Architectural Review Permit, as contained in the attached Planning Commission Resolution of Approval. We agree to comply with these conditions and all other applicable laws and regulations at all times. Property Owner/Applicant: By: _______________________________________ ______________________ Print Name and Title Date ______________________________________ Signature

Exhibit A: Old Post Office Restaurant Project Plans

Exhibit A: Old Post Office Restaurant Project Plans

Exhibit A: Old Post Office Restaurant Project Plans

Exhibit A: Old Post Office Restaurant Project Plans

Exhibit A: Old Post Office Restaurant Project Plans

Exhibit A: Old Post Office Restaurant Project Plans