Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 28, 2019
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, March 28, 2019 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 Charles Carter, Commissioner Vicki
Duggan, Commissioner Akash Kalia, Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie,
and Commissioner Julian Peterson
Absent 1 - Vice Chair Karen Weeks
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 14, 2019 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
5. PLANNING COMMISSIONERS' REPORT
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Presented by Clare Hartman, Planning Deputy Director.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
8. STUDY SESSION
None.
9. CONSENT ITEMS
None.
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10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 RONCHELLI REZONE, EXEMPT PROJECT - REZONING MAP
AMENDMENT - 1250 MENDOCINO AVE - REZ19-002
BACKGROUND: Proposed rezoning of a property partially zoned CG
(General Commercial) and R-3-15 (Single-Family Residential) to the CG
(General Commercial) zoning district for General Plan consistency,
located at 1250 Mendocino Avenue.
Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Applicant representatives made a presentation.
Chair Cisco opened the Public Hearing at 4:12 p.m.
Beth Wettergreen spoke regarding the project.
Chair Cisco closed the Public Hearing at 4:16 p.m.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11947 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING TO CITY
COUNCIL REZONING OF A PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1250 MENDOCINO
AVENUE TO THE CG (COMMERCIAL GENERAL) ZONING DISTRICT,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 180-590-004 – FILE NUMBER REZ19-002.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Kalia, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Peterson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Weeks
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10.2* BELLEVUE RANCH 7 - REZONING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND TENTATIVE MAP - 2903 DUTTON MEADOW - MAJ13-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to develop a 5.75-acre lot with
30 single-family dwellings, of which four will include accessory
dwelling units. There is one existing structure that will be
demolished. Requested actions include adoption of a Mitigated
Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Program; a
Recommendation to Council to rezone the subject property from PD
to the R-1-6 zoning district; approval of a Conditional Use Permit for
a small lot subdivision; and approval of a Tentative Map.
Susie Murray, Senior Planner.
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Applicant representatives made a presentation.
Chair Cisco opened the Public Hearing at 4:44 p.m.
Ester Varu spoke regarding the project.
Chair Cisco closed the Public Hearing at 4:46 p.m.
Staff and the Applicant representative responded to
Commissioner inquiries.
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11948 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING A MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND
REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE BELLEVUE RANCH 7 SUBDIVISION
LOCATED AT 2903 DUTTON MEADOW - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL
NUMBER 043-111-007; FILE NUMBER MJP13-009.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Kalia, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Peterson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Weeks
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11949 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING TO CITY
COUNCIL REZONING OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2903 DUTTON
MEADOW, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 043-111-007, TO THE R-1-6
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT - FILE NUMBER
MJP13-009.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Kalia, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Peterson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Weeks
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11950 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AND
DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
FOR BELLEVUE RANCH 7, A 30-PARCEL SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION,
LOCATED AT 2903 DUTTON MEADOW; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBER 043-111-007; FILE NUMBER MJP13-009.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Kalia, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Peterson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Weeks
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. 11951 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE
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BELLEVUE RANCH 7 TENTATIVE MAP LOCATED AT 2903 DUTTON
MEADOW; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 043-111-007; FILE NO.
MJP13-009.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Kalia, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Peterson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Weeks
The meeting went into Recess at 5:18 p.m.
The meeting Reconvened at 5:24 p.m.
10.3* DOOBIE NIGHTS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3011 SANTA
ROSA AVE, #A - CUP18-063
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to operate a 5,280-square
foot Cannabis Retail (dispensary) business from an existing
commercial building.
Susie Murray, Senior Planner
Ex Parte Disclosures: Commissioners had nothing to disclose
except Commissioner Duggan stating that she has extended
family ties to the property, but no social relationship.
Applicant representatives made a presentation.
Applicant representatives responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Chair Cisco opened and closed the Public Hearing at 5:41
p.m.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
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RESOLUTION NO. 11952 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR DOOBIE NIGHTS, A CANNABIS
RETAIL (DISPENSARY), LOCATED AT 3011A SANTA ROSA AVENUE
- FILE NUMBER CUP18-063.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Cisco, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Kalia, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Peterson
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Weeks
11. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Cisco adjourned the meeting at 5:53 p.m. to the next regularly
scheduled Planning Commission meeting to be held on Thursday,
April 11, 2019 at 4:00 p.m.
Approved on: April 11, 2019
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
MARCH 28, 2019
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ROLL CALL
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 14, 2019 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: March 14 2019 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
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
8. STUDY SESSION
9. CONSENT ITEMS
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS
10.1 RONCHELLI REZONE, EXEMPT PROJECT - REZONING MAP
AMENDMENT - 1250 MENDOCINO AVE - REZ19-002
BACKGROUND: Proposed rezoning of a property partially zoned CG
(General Commercial) and R-3-15 (Single-Family Residential) to the CG
(General Commercial) zoning district for General Plan consistency,
located at 1250 Mendocino Avenue.
City of Santa Rosa
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Planning Commission MARCH 28, 2019
Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - General Plan & Zoning Exhibit
Attachment 4 - Zoning Code Ch. 20-23 (Comm. Dists., incl. Table 2-6)
Attachment 5 - PD0226 Junior College Neighborhood Zoning Policy Docu
Resolution
Staff Presentation
10.2* BELLEVUE RANCH 7 - REZONING, CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT
AND TENTATIVE MAP - 2903 DUTTON MEADOW - MAJ13-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to develop a 5.75-acre lot with 30
single-family dwellings, of which four will include accessory dwelling
units. There is one existing structure that will be demolished.
Requested actions include adoption of a Mitigated Negative Declaration
and Mitigation Monitoring Program; a Recommendation to Council to
rezone the subject property from PD to the R-1-6 zoning district;
approval of a Conditional Use Permit for a small lot subdivision; and
approval of a Tentative Map.
Susie Murray, Senior Planner.
City of Santa Rosa
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Planning Commission MARCH 28, 2019
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location & Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Tentative Map & Development Plan
Attachment 4 - Floor Plan 1 & Rendering
Attachment 5 - Floor Plan 2 & Rendering
Attachment 6 - Floor Plan 3 & Rendering
Attachment 7 - Floor Plan 4 & Rendering
Attachment 8 - MND
Attachment 9 - MND Appendices
Attachment 10 - PD 432 Policy Statement
Attachment 11 - Pending Development Exhibit
Attachment 12 - Area Circulation Exhibit
Attachment 13 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - MND
Exhibit A
Resolution 2 - REZ.pdf
Resolution 3 - CUP
Resolution 4 - TM
Exhibit A, MMRP
Exhibit B, DAC Report
Staff Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 3-27-2019
Late Correspondence as of 3-28-2019
10.3* DOOBIE NIGHTS - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3011 SANTA ROSA
AVE, #A - CUP18-063
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to operate a 5,280-square foot
Cannabis Retail (dispensary) business from an existing commercial
building.
Susie Murray, Senior Planner
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission MARCH 28, 2019
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location & Buffer Maps
Attachment 3 - Project Nrrative
Attachment 4 - Floor & Site Plans
Attachment 5 - Traffic Study
Attachment 6 - Odor Mitigation Plan
Attachment 7 - Parking Analysis
Attachment 8 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Staff Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 3-28-2019
11. ADJOURNMENT
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