Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 22, 2018
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, February 22, 2018 4:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Chair Edmondson called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
2. ROLL CALL
Present 7 - Commissioner Patti Cisco, Chair Casey Edmondson, Commissioner
Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Curtis Groninga, Commissioner Julian
Peterson, Commissioner Karen Weeks, and Commissioner Akash
Kalia
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 February 8, 2018. Regular Minutes.
Approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
Chair Edmondson acknowledged Patti Cisco for her time and
dedication as the Planning Commission Chair. Multiple
Commissioners spoke regarding their admiration and appreciation
for her service in the position.
5.1 Election of Vice Chair.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Duggan, to nominate Karen Weeks for the position of Vice Chair. The
motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Edmondson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Groninga, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner
Weeks and Commissioner Kalia
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff commended Patti Cisco for her outstanding service and
welcomed Casey Edmondson and Karen Weeks to their new roles.
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Presented by Clare Hartman, Planning Deputy Director.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
Chair Edmondson will be abstaining from item 8.1.
Assistant City Attorney Crocker also abstained from item 8.1.
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1* THE ARBORS - PLANNING PROJECT - 3500 LAKE PARK DR -
PRJ17-012
BACKGROUND: SUBDIVIDE 5.69 ACRES INTO 37 HILLSIDE
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
Susie Murray, City Planner
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Vice Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:19
p.m.
The Applicant answered questions from the commission.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11879 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING THE SECOND
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE ARBORS SUBDIVISION,
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO APRIL 8, 2018, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE - FILE NUMBER
PRJ17-012.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioner Cisco, Commissioner Duggan, Commissioner
Groninga, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner Weeks and
Commissioner Kalia
Abstain: 1 - Chair Edmondson
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A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11880 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING THE THIRD
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE ARBORS SUBDIVISION,
EXTENDING THE EXPIRATION DATE TO APRIL 8, 2019, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3500 LAKE PARK DRIVE - FILE NUMBER
PRJ18-006.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioner Cisco, Commissioner Duggan, Commissioner
Groninga, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner Weeks and
Commissioner Kalia
Abstain: 1 - Chair Edmondson
8.2* ART HOUSE VESTING TENATIVE MAP EXTENSION - EXTENSION
REQUEST - 620 SEVENTH STREET - PRJ17-037 & EXT17-0046
BACKGROUND: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR A 12-MONTH TIME
EXTENSION FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ART HOUSE
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, WHICH WILL EXTEND THE EXPIRATION
DATED TO JUNE 12, 2018. THE APPROVED PROJECT PROPOSES
A FOUR-STORY, MIXED-USE BUILDING THAT INCLUDES A MAJOR
SUBDIVISION THROUGH A VESTING TENTATIVE MAP. THE
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP PROPOSES A ONE LOT CONDOMINIUM
SUBDIVISION THAT WOULD INCLUDE 21 RESIDENTIAL UNITS,
TWO GROUND-FLOOR COMMERCIAL SPACES TOTALING
APPROXIMATELY 2,000 SQUARE FEET, AND A COMMON AREA
THAT INCLUDES THE PARKING GARAGE WITH 17 PARKING
SPACES.
Aaron Hollister, Planning Consultant.
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Applicant made a brief presentation.
Chair Edmondson opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:33
p.m.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11881 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR ART HOUSE, A VESTING TENATIVE MAP
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 620 7TH STREET, SANTA ROSA –
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 009-025-011 – FILE NUMBER
EXT17-0046.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Edmondson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Groninga, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner
Weeks and Commissioner Kalia
8.3* KERRY RANCH I TENATIVE MAP EXTENSION - EXTENSION
REQUEST - 2181 FRANCISCO AVENUE - PRJ17-054, EXT16-0031,
EXT17-0060
BACKGROUND: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR TWO 12-MONTH TIME
EXTENSIONS FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED KERRY RANCH I
TENTATIVE MAP, WHICH WILL EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATED
TO DECEMBER 4, 2018. THE APPROVED PROJECT WILL
SUBDIVIDE A 3.95-ACRE PARCEL INTO 25 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
AND WILL CONSTRUCT 25 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND 12
SECOND-UNIT DWELLINGS.
Aaron Hollister, Planning Consultant
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
The Applicant made a brief presentation.
Chair Edmondson opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:45
p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11882 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
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COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING FIRST ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR KERRY RANCH 1, A SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT
2181 FRANCISCO AVENUE, SANTA ROSA – ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBER 034-041-012 – FILE NUMBER EXT16-0031.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Edmondson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Groninga, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner
Weeks and Commissioner Kalia
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11883 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING THE SECOND
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR KERRY RANCH 1, A SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 2181 FRANCISCO AVENUE, SANTA ROSA – ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBER 034-041-012 – FILE NUMBER EXT17-054.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Edmondson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Groninga, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner
Weeks and Commissioner Kalia
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Edmondson adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m. to the next
regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be held on Thursday,
March 8, 2018 at 4:00 p.m.
Approved on: March 8, 2018
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
FEBRUARY 22, 2018
4:00 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (COUNCIL CHAMBER)
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 February 8, 2018. Regular Minutes.
Attachments: 2.8.18 Draft Minutes
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
5.1 Election of Vice Chair
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
8. PUBLIC HEARINGS
8.1* THE ARBORS - PLANNING PROJECT - 3500 LAKE PARK DR -
PRJ17-012
BACKGROUND: SUBDIVIDE 5.69 ACRES INTO 37 HILLSIDE
SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
Susie Murray, City Planner
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 2 of 4
Planning Commission FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - PC Minutes & Resolutions, April 8, 2010
Attachment 4 - PC Minutes & Resolutions, Sept. 22, 2016
Attachment 5 - Tentative Map
Attachment 6 - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachment 7 - Proposed Elevations & Renderings
Resolution 1
Resolution 2
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 2.22
8.2* ART HOUSE VESTING TENATIVE MAP EXTENSION - EXTENSION
REQUEST - 620 SEVENTH STREET - PRJ17-037 & EXT17-0046
BACKGROUND: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR A 12-MONTH TIME
EXTENSION FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED ART HOUSE
VESTING TENTATIVE MAP, WHICH WILL EXTEND THE
EXPIRATION DATED TO JUNE 12, 2018. THE APPROVED
PROJECT PROPOSES A FOUR-STORY, MIXED-USE BUILDING
THAT INCLUDES A MAJOR SUBDIVISION THROUGH A VESTING
TENTATIVE MAP. THE VESTING TENTATIVE MAP PROPOSES A
ONE LOT CONDOMINIUM SUBDIVISION THAT WOULD INCLUDE 21
RESIDENTIAL UNITS, TWO GROUND-FLOOR COMMERCIAL
SPACES TOTALING APPROXIMATELY 2,000 SQUARE FEET, AND A
COMMON AREA THAT INCLUDES THE PARKING GARAGE WITH 17
PARKING SPACES.
Aaron Hollister, Planning Consultant.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - General Plan and Zoning Map
Attachment 4 - Approved Plans
Attachment 5 - Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 11322 and 11323
Resolution 1
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 2.22
8.3* KERRY RANCH I TENATIVE MAP EXTENSION - EXTENSION
REQUEST - 2181 FRANCISCO AVENUE - PRJ17-054, EXT16-0031,
EXT17-0060
BACKGROUND: THIS IS A REQUEST FOR TWO 12-MONTH TIME
EXTENSIONS FOR THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED KERRY RANCH I
TENTATIVE MAP, WHICH WILL EXTEND THE EXPIRATION DATED
TO DECEMBER 4, 2018. THE APPROVED PROJECT WILL
SUBDIVIDE A 3.95-ACRE PARCEL INTO 25 SINGLE-FAMILY LOTS
AND WILL CONSTRUCT 25 SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCES AND 12
SECOND-UNIT DWELLINGS.
Aaron Hollister, Planning Consultant
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission FEBRUARY 22, 2018
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - General Plan and Zoning Map
Attachment 4 - Approved Tentative Map
Attachment 5 - Approved Development Plan, Dated September 25, 2007
Attachment 6 - Planning Commission Minutes
Attachment 7 - Planning Commission Resolution Nos. 111181, 11183, & 1
Attachment 8 - City Council Minutes, December 4, 2007
Attachment 9 - Council Resolution Nos. 26991, 26992, & 26994
Attachment 10 - Kerry Ranch IS-MND, dated September 5, 2007
Attachment 11 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - First Map Extension
Resolution 2 - Second Map Extension
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 2.22
9. ADJOURNMENT
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