Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 24, 2022
Minutes
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, February 24, 2022 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Present 5 - Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner
Charles Carter, Commissioner Vicki Duggan, and Commissioner
Patti Cisco
Absent 2 - Commissioner Jeffrey Holton, and Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 January 27, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
4.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
Commissioner Carter reported on the Waterways Advisory
Committee.
Chair Weeks reported and re-appointed Commissioner Carter to
the Waterways Advisory Committee.
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Liaison Jones reported and responded to Commissioner inquiries.
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6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - UMMA2 LLC, CEQA EXEMPT - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 3055 WILJAN COURT - CUP21-081
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use permit for Cannabis Cultivation
(Type 2A) use occupying an existing 19,428 sf industrial building.
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Ex parte disclosures: None.
Project Planner Sheikhali presented.
Applicant representatives presented.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:52 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-005 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A 19,428 SQUARE-FOOT COMMERCIAL CANNABIS
CULTIVATION (TYPE 2A) USE WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED
AT 3055 WILJAN COURT; APN: 043-220-004 FILE NUMBER CUP21-081.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Duggan and Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Holton and Commissioner Okrepkie
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.
Approved on: March 10, 2022
S/Mike Maloney Recording Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
FEBRUARY 24, 2022
DUE TO THE PROVISIONS OF THE GOVERNOR'S EXECUTIVE ORDERS
N-25-20 AND N-29-20 WHICH SUSPEND CERTAIN REQUIREMENTS OF
THE BROWN ACT, AND THE ORDER OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE
COUNTY OF SONOMA TO SHELTER IN PLACE TO MINIMIZE THE
SPREAD OF COVID-19, THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE
PARTICIPATING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR.
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 January 27, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: January 27, 2022 - Draft Minutes
3. 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
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is
allowed three minutes.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Planning Commission is charged with carrying out the California
Planning and Zoning Laws in the City of Santa Rosa. Duties include
implementing of plans, ordinances and policies relating to land use
matters; assisting in writing and implementing the General Plan and area
plans; holding public hearings and acting on proposed changes to the
Zoning Code, Zoning Map, General Plan, tentative subdivision maps, and
undertaking special planning studies as needed.
4.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - UMMA2 LLC, CEQA EXEMPT - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 3055 WILJAN COURT - CUP21-081
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use permit for Cannabis Cultivation
(Type 2A) use occupying an existing 19,428 sf industrial building.
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission FEBRUARY 24, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Vicinity Map
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Project Narrative
Attachment 5 - Project Plans
Attachment 6 - Odor Control Plan
Attachment 7 - Security Plan
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 2/15 10:33 a.m.
Late Correspondence as of 2/24 8:10 a.m.
9. ADJOURNMENT
*Ex parte communication disclosure required.
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 contacting the Board Secretary at 543-3190
(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 a majority of the Planning Commission 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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