Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 10, 2017
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
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Thursday, August 10, 2017 4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Cisco called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 6 - Chair Patti Cisco, Commissioner Casey Edmondson, Commissioner
Vicki Duggan, Board Member Peter Rumble, Commissioner Julian
Peterson, and Commissioner Karen Weeks
Absent 1 - Commissioner Curtis Groninga
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 July 13 - Draft Minutes.
Approved as submitted
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Cisco opened the public hearing at 4:01 p.m.
Dr. David Paul spoke regarding the North Bay Regional Center's
taxpayer financed homes for patients from Sonoma Developmental
Center.
Scott Chapman spoke in protest to the Verizon Wireless tower
project near Steele Lane.
Elizabeth Ridlington spoke in protest to the Verizon Wireless tower
project near Steele Lane.
Chair Cisco closed the public hearing at 4:11 p.m.
5. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Presented by Chair Cisco.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Presented by Clare Hartman, Planning Deputy Director.
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7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
Vice Chair Casey Edmondson is abstaining from item 8.3.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1* HOLLY HOCK SUBDIVISION - 1650 MEDA AVE - PRJ16-022
BACKGROUND: Subdivide two parcels (approximately 2 acres) into a
16-unit, small lot subdivision. The project involves a Tentative Map and
Conditional Use Permit.
Susie Murray, City Planner.
Chair Cisco opened the public hearing at 4:31 p.m.
Lee Pierce spoke in favor of the project with some traffic concerns.
Diane Pierce spoke in opposition to the project.
Chair Cisco closed the public hearing at 4:36 p.m.
A motion was made by Board Member Duggan, seconded by Board
Member Rumble, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11840 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR HOLLY HOCK - LOCATED AT 1650 MEDA
AVENUE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 044-032-006 - FILE NUMBER
PRJ16-022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Edmondson, Commissioner Duggan,
Board Member Rumble, Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner
Weeks
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Groninga
A motion was made by Board Member Duggan, seconded by Board
Member Rumble, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11841 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE HOLLY
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HOCK TENTATIVE MAP LOCATED AT 1650 MEDA AVENUE - FILE
NUMBER PRJ16-022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Edmondson, Commissioner Duggan,
Board Member Rumble, Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner
Weeks
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Groninga
Chair Cisco recessed the meeting at 4:56 p.m. and reconvened at 5:00 p.m.
8.2* KANAPLYA CULTIVATION FACILITY - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 2150 BLUEBELL DR - CUP17-003
BACKGROUND: This project proposes operation of a medical
cannabis cultivation facility in an existing 31,870 square-foot
warehouse. Minor changes to building exterior are proposed. This
project includes wholesale medical cannabis cultivation only;
there are no retail sales or dispensary operations. The facility will
not be open to the public.
Patrick Streeter, Senior Planner.
Chair Cisco opened and closed the public hearing at 5:21 p.m.
A motion was made by Board Member Duggan, seconded by Board
Member Rumble, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended:
RESOLUTION 11842 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS
AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR THE KANAPLYA MEDICAL CANNABIS CULTIVATION
FACILITY - LOCATED AT 2150 BLUEBELL DRIVE; ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBER 015-370-065; FILE NUMBER CUP17-003.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Edmondson, Commissioner
Duggan, Board Member Rumble, Commissioner Peterson
and Commissioner Weeks
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Absent: 1 - Commissioner Groninga
8.3* THE TERRACES AT MT. TAYLOR - TENTATIVE MAP MAJOR -
2853 LINWOOD AVE - PRJ16-024 (HDP17-004, CUP16-069,
MAJ16-004)
BACKGROUND: The project includes a proposal to subdivide two
parcels, totaling 1.97 acres into 11 lots, in addition to one
remainder parcel for the existing residence. The proposed lot
sizes range from 11,582 square feet to 4,402 square feet. An
open space area, to be maintained by an H.O.A., is proposed on
the southeast portion of the site.
Amy Nicholson, City Planner.
Chair Cisco opened the public hearing at 5: 48 p.m.
Joel Dontri spoke in opposition to the project with wildlife
concerns.
Leslie Mantuffel spoke in support of the project with
construction hour concerns.
Martin Seeger spoke in support of the project with construction
hour concerns.
Ester Penn spoke in support of the project with construction
hour concerns.
Chair Cisco closed the public hearing at 6:00 p.m.
A motion was made by Board Member Duggan, seconded by Board
Member Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt as
amended:
RESOLUTION NO. 11843 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A SMALL LOT
SUBDIVISION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR THE TERRACES AT
MT. TAYLOR SUBDIVISION - LOCATED AT 2853 LINWOOD AVENUE,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 044-200-017 AND 044-200-018 -
FILE NUMBER CUP16-069.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Duggan, Board Member Rumble,
Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Weeks
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Groninga
Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Edmondson
A motion was made by Board Member Duggan, seconded by Board
Member Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11844 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
APPROVING THE TERRACES AT MT. TAYLOR TENTATIVE MAP
LOCATED AT 2853 LINWOOD AVENUE – ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBERS 044-200-017 AND 044-200-018 - FILE NUMBER
MAJ16-004.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Duggan, Board Member Rumble,
Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Weeks
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Groninga
Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Edmondson
A motion was made by Board Member Duggan, seconded by Board
Member Rumble, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11845 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA
APPROVING A HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
TERRACES AT MT. TAYLOR LOCATED AT 2853 LINWOOD AVENUE -
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER(S) 044-200-017 AND 044-200-018 -
FILE NO. HDP17-004.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Duggan, Board Member Rumble,
Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Weeks
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Groninga
Abstain: 1 - Commissioner Edmondson
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cisco adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be held on Thursday,
August 24, 2017 at 4:00 p.m.
Approved on: August 24, 2017
S/ Mike Maloney, Recording Secretary
Agenda
City Hall, Council
City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
AUGUST 10, 2017
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 July 13 - Draft Minutes.
Attachments: July 13, 2017
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Except for public hearing agenda items, the public may comment on all other
agenda items and on items not on the agenda within the jurisdiction of the
Planning Commission during this period. The public may comment on public
hearing agenda items when the hearing is opened. Each speaker is allowed
three minutes.
5. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1* HOLLY HOCK SUBDIVISION - 1650 MEDA AVE - PRJ16-022
BACKGROUND: Subdivide two parcels (approximately 2 acres) into a
16-unit, small lot subdivision. The project involves a Tentative Map and
Conditional Use Permit.
Susie Murray, City Planner.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Arborist's Report
Attachment 5 - Biological Assessment
Attachment 6 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - Conditional Use Permit
Resolution 2 - Tentative Map with Development Advisory Report
Staff Presentation - Holly Hock
8.2* KANAPLYA CULTIVATION FACILITY - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
2150 BLUEBELL DR - CUP17-003
BACKGROUND: This project proposes operation of a medical cannabis
cultivation facility in an existing 31,870 square-foot warehouse. Minor
changes to building exterior are proposed. This project includes
wholesale medical cannabis cultivation only; there are no retail sales or
dispensary operations. The facility will not be open to the public.
Patrick Streeter, Senior Planner.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - General Plan Zoning Map
Attachment 4 - Project Narative
Attachment 5 - Project Plan Set 1-26-2017
Attachment 6 - Focused Traffic Study for Kanaplya 5-3-2017
Attachment 7 - Public correspondence
Resolution
Staff Presentation - Kanaplya
8.3* THE TERRACES AT MT. TAYLOR - TENTATIVE MAP MAJOR - 2853
LINWOOD AVE - PRJ16-024 (HDP17-004, CUP16-069, MAJ16-004)
BACKGROUND: The project includes a proposal to subdivide two
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parcels, totaling 1.97 acres into 11 lots, in addition to one remainder
parcel for the existing residence. The proposed lot sizes range from
11,582 square feet to 4,402 square feet. An open space area, to be
maintained by an H.O.A., is proposed on the southeast portion of the
site.
Amy Nicholson, City Planner.
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 -Site Analysis Map
Attachment 3 - Site Plan
Attachment 4 - Tentative Map
Attachment 5 - Architectural Plans
Attachment 6 - Hillside Sections
Attachment 7 - Landscape Plan
Attachment 8 - Visual Analysis
Attachment 9 - Slope Analysis Map
Attachment 10 - Arborist Report
Attachment 11 - Traffic Study
Attachment 12 - Biological Assessment (Updated 8/9/17)
Resolution 1 (HDP)
Resolution 2 (CUP)
Resolution 3 and Exhibit A (TM)
Staff Presentation - Taylor Mountain
Late Correspondence (As of 8/9/17)
9. ADJOURNMENT
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