Design Review and Preservation Board
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 7, 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, August 7, 2025 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Jones-Carter called the meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
Present 5 - Chair Melanie Jones-Carter, Board Member Ingrid Anderson, Board
Member Sher Ennis, Board Member Drew Fagent, and Board
Member Mike Schwartz
Absent 2 - Vice Chair Adam Sharron, and Board Member Drew Weigl
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 Draft Minutes - June 5, 2025.
Approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
Janice Karrman provided comments regarding artwork.
Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
5. BOARD BUSINESS
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Jones-Carter read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
5.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
None.
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION)
Chair Jones-Carter appointed Board Member Fagent.
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Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
Janice Karrman asked for clarification on the appointment.
Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
None.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY BOARD MEMBERS
None.
8. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
9.1 UPDATES TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
BACKGROUND: In January 2025, the Planning & Economic
Development Department started working with BBK consultants on a
comprehensive update to the City’s Wireless Telecommunications
Ordinance. The proposed revisions will bring the City into alignment
with State and Federal regulations and will include improved design
standards for the various types of telecommunication facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning & Economic Development
Department recommends that the Design Review and Preservation
Board provide input on design standards for telecommunications
facilities.
Presented by: Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner, and Suzanne
Hartman, City Planner.
Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner; Suzanne Hartman, City
Planner; and Bennett Givens of Best Best & Krieger presented.
Board Members provided comments and feedback.
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Staff and Bennett Givens responded to Board Member inquiries.
Chair Jones-Carter opened public comment.
Janice Karrman provided comments.
Chair Jones-Carter closed public comment.
9.2* PUBLIC HEARING - HANSEL FORD SERVICE BUILDING MAJOR DR -
PLANNING RECORD - 0 WILJAN CT - PLN25-0042
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a new 13,925
square-foot metal building with 14 service bays for major engine and
transmission repair/rebuilding and general servicing of large commercial
vehicles. The approximately 23-foot-tall building will also include a
break room, restrooms, a small office, and a fluids room. The 1.45-acre
parcel is one of three parcels that form the Hansel Ford dealership site
and currently consists of a paved parking lot which serves the
dealership building to the east.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Design Review and
Preservation Board, by resolution, approve Major Design Review for the
Hansel Ford Service Building, a new 13,925 square-foot metal building
with 14 commercial vehicle service bays.
Presented By: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
No Ex Parte Disclosures.
Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner, presented.
Staff and applicant representatives responded to Board Member
inquiries.
Chair Jones-Carter opened the Public Hearing at 6:05 p.m.
Janice Karrman provided comments.
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Chair Jones-Karrman closed the Public Hearing at 6:06 p.m.
A motion was made by Board Member Schwartz, seconded by Board
Member Anderson, to waive the reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. DRPB-RES-2025-001 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
DESIGN REVIEW AND PRESERVATION BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA GRANTING DESIGN REVIEW APPROVAL FOR THE HANSEL FORD
SERVICE BUILDING, LOCATED AT 0 WILJAN COURT, ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NO. 043-134-017, FILE NO. PLN25-0042
Yes: 5 - Chair Jones-Carter, Board Member Anderson, Board Member
Ennis, Board Member Fagent and Board Member Schwartz
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Sharron and Board Member Weigl
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Jones-Carter adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Approved on: August 21, 2025
/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
AUGUST 7, 2025
4:30 P.M.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBER LOCATED
AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.
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.
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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
3.1 Draft Minutes - June 5, 2025.
Attachments: Draft Minutes - June 5, 2025.pdf
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
The Design Review & Preservation Board serves as the City’s authority on
design review and historic/cultural preservation. The Board is charged
with considering the location, design, site plan configuration, and the
overall effect of proposed projects upon surrounding properties and the
City in general, as well as considering proposed alterations to properties
within the City’s Preservations Districts and designated landmarks. The
Board shall compare proposed projects to the General Plan, any
applicable specific plan, applicable Zoning Code standards and
requirements, consistency of the project within the City’s Design
Guidelines, architectural criteria for special areas, the Secretary of the
Interior’s Standards for the Treatment of Historic Properties, and other
applicable City and State requirements.
5.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS
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5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTION)
Waterways Advisory Committee Appointment
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)
None.
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
9.1 UPDATES TO TELECOMMUNICATIONS ORDINANCE
BACKGROUND: In January 2025, the Planning & Economic
Development Department started working with BBK consultants on a
comprehensive update to the City’s Wireless Telecommunications
Ordinance. The proposed revisions will bring the City into alignment
with State and Federal regulations and will include improved design
standards for the various types of telecommunication facilities.
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning & Economic Development
Department recommends that the Design Review and Preservation
Board provide input on design standards for telecommunications
facilities.
Presented by: Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner, and Suzanne
Hartman, City Planner.
Attachments: Staff Report
Staff Presentation
9.2* PUBLIC HEARING - HANSEL FORD SERVICE BUILDING MAJOR DR -
PLANNING RECORD - 0 WILJAN CT - PLN25-0042
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BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a new 13,925
square-foot metal building with 14 service bays for major engine and
transmission repair/rebuilding and general servicing of large commercial
vehicles. The approximately 23-foot-tall building will also include a
break room, restrooms, a small office, and a fluids room. The 1.45-acre
parcel is one of three parcels that form the Hansel Ford dealership site
and currently consists of a paved parking lot which serves the
dealership building to the east.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Design Review and
Preservation Board, by resolution, approve Major Design Review for
the Hansel Ford Service Building, a new 13,925 square-foot metal
building with 14 commercial vehicle service bays.
Presented By: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Landscape & Irrigation Plan
Attachment 6 - Photo Renderings
Attachment 7 - Consistency with GP EIR Analysis
Resolution
Presentation
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.
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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.. 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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