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Design Review and Preservation Board

Regular Meeting

Santa Rosa, CA · June 5, 2025

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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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 4 Design Review and Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2025 Board 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 4 Design Review and Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2025 Board 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 4 Design Review and Preservation Regular Meeting Minutes - Final June 5, 2025 Board 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 4 Design Review and Preservation - FINAL-REVISED JUNE 5, 2025 Board 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 4 Design Review and Preservation - FINAL-REVISED JUNE 5, 2025 Board 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 Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 4 Design Review and Preservation - FINAL-REVISED JUNE 5, 2025 Board 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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