Design Review and Preservation Board
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · June 5, 2025
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Design Review and Preservation Board
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, June 5, 2025 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Jones-Carter called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
Rollcall
Present 6 - Chair Melanie Jones-Carter, Board Member Ingrid Anderson,
Board Member Sher Ennis, Board Member Drew Fagent, Vice
Chair Adam Sharron, and Board Member Drew Weigl
Absent 1 - Board Member Mike Schwartz
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes - May 15, 2025.
Approved as submitted.
Chair Jones-Carter opened and closed public comment.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
Janice Karrman spoke against a Rincon Valley development project.
DeWayne Dewitt spoke regarding federal regulations and
preserving Roseland's heritage.
Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
5. BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Jones-Carter read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
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5.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None.
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION)
VC Election
Chair Jones-Carter called for a Vice-Chair Election.
Select Waterways Advisory Committee Representative
Staff Murray gave an explanation of the Waterways Advisory
Committee.
Vice-Chair Sharron reported on his time with the Waterways
Advisory Committee.
Chair Jones-Carter appointed no one.
A motion was made by Board Member Weigl, seconded by Board
Member Ennis, to appoint Board Member Sharron as Vice Chair.
Yes: 6 - Chair Jones-Carter, Board Member Anderson, Board Member
Ennis, Board Member Fagent, Vice Chair Sharron and Board
Member Weigl
Absent: 1 - Board Member Schwartz
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff Murray reported.
Chair Jones-Carter thanked Staff Murray for her service.
Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
Janice Karrman thanked Staff Murray for her service.
DeWayne Dewitt congratulated Staff Murray on her retirement.
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Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
None.
8. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
9.1 CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW - TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT
RENOVATION PROJECT AT GALVIN AND HOWARTH COMMUNITY
PARKS; FILE NOS. PLN25-0085, PLN25-0086
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes renovations to rebuild and
resurface tennis courts and convert a select number to pickleball courts
at each park site. This item is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments, suggestions, and
recommendations related to the design of the Project.
Presented By: Nathan Junge, Assistant Parks Planner.
Scott Wilkinson, Parks Planner, and Nathan Junge, Assistant Parks
Planner, presented.
Staff Wilkinson and Staff Junge responded to Board Member
inquiries.
Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
Janice Karrman provided comments.
Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
9.2 CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW - FIRE STATION AND LIBRARY
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PROPOSED AT 976, 980 AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE, ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS 043-191-018, -019 AND 020
BACKGROUND: Staff is seeking comments and direction for the Heart
Community Hub, which involves the construction of a new fire station
and library. This item is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments, suggestions, and
recommendations related to the design of the Project.
Presented By: Lisa Welsh, Associate Civil Engineer.
Board Member Fagent announced his recusal and departed Council
Chambers at 5:21 p.m.
Lisa Welsh, Supervising Engineer; George Dykes; Alan Kawasaki;
and Abe Jayson presented.
Staff responded to Board Member inquiries.
Board Members provided comments and feedback.
Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
DeWayne DeWitt spoke on potential changes to the project.
Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Jones-Carter adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.
Approved on: August 7, 2024
/s Jack Reynolds, Recording Secretary
Agenda
City Hall, Council
City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave.
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION
BOARD
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
JUNE 5, 2025
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED AT
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL
DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
2. VIA ZOOM BY VISITING,
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89374460979 , OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 893 7446 0979
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the
Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at DRPB@srcity.org
by 5:00 p.m. the Wednesday before the Design Review and Preservation
Board Meeting.
Any written correspondence may be included in the agenda before the
meeting begins.
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED
ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB
2449, THE BOARD WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT
THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
To consider and take action on any request from a Board Member to
participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency
Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54953(f)).
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes - May 15, 2025.
Attachments: May 15, 2025 - Draft Minutes
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this
agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction. The public
may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is
allowed three minutes.
5. BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Principal duties of the Board include undertaking and updating historic
inventories or surveys, recommending designation of Landmarks and
Preservation Districts, reviewing proposed alterations to historic buildings,
and promoting public awareness of preservation issues. If you are in a
historic district or would like more information regarding historic districts,
please see the Processing Review Procedures for Owners of Historic
Properties.
5.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION)
Vice-Chair Elections
Select Waterways Advisory Committee Representative
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6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a briefing on issues of interest.
No action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular
item on a future agenda for consideration.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
8. CONSENT ITEM(S)
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
9.1 CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW - TENNIS AND PICKLEBALL COURT
RENOVATION PROJECT AT GALVIN AND HOWARTH COMMUNITY
PARKS; FILE NOS. PLN25-0085, PLN25-0086
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes renovations to rebuild and
resurface tennis courts and convert a select number to pickleball courts
at each park site. This item is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments, suggestions, and
recommendations related to the design of the Project.
Presented By: Nathan Junge, Assistant Parks Planner.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Design Concept Narrative
Attachment 2 - Howarth Park Project Plans
Attachment 3 - Howarth Park Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Galvin Park Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Galvin Park Neighborhood Context Map
Presentation
9.2 CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW - FIRE STATION AND LIBRARY
PROPOSED AT 976, 980 AND 1004 HEARN AVENUE, ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBERS 043-191-018, -019 AND 020
City of Santa Rosa
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BACKGROUND: Staff is seeking comments and direction for the Heart
Community Hub, which involves the construction of a new fire station
and library. This item is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments, suggestions, and
recommendations related to the design of the Project.
Presented By: Lisa Welsh, Associate Civil Engineer.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Design Concept Narrative
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
Attachment 3 - Policy Statement - PD 06-001
Presentation
Revised Presentation (Uploaded 6.4.25)
10. ADJOURNMENT
*Ex parte communication disclosure required.
In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Design Review and Preservation Board is final unless an
appeal is filed on a City Appeal Form (https://srcity.org/DocumentCenter/Index/173) and associated fees, as noted on the City’s
Fee Schedule (https://srcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/16129/Planning--Economic-Development-Department-Fee-Schedule?
bidId= ), are paid within 10 calendar days of the action. The time limit will extend to the following business day where the last
day falls on a day that the City is not open for business.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or
employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to
enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by calling the Recording Secretary at (707)
543-3084 (TTY Relay at 711). Requests should be submitted as far in advance as possible, but no later than two business days
before the scheduled meeting.
Any writings or documents provided to the Design Review and Preservation Board prior to this meeting regarding any item on
this agenda are available for public review at https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or in person at the Planning and
Economic Development Department, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
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