Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 10, 2022
Minutes
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, March 10, 2022 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:00 p.m.
Present 7 - Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner
Charles Carter, Commissioner Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Jeffrey
Holton, Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie, and Commissioner Patti Cisco
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 February 24, 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
Chair Weeks reported.
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Liaison Jones reported.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
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8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - JQ GOLD, LLC CANNABIS FACILITY (MAJOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) - 3515 AND 0 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE.
FILE# CUP21-068
BACKGROUND: Planning Commission will consider the JQ Gold, LLC
Cannabis Facility project which includes a request for Conditional Use
Permit approval to change the operator name and modify the approved
T&L Micro Cannabis Facility by increasing the Cannabis Cultivation
land use by 2,237 square feet for a total of 12,439 square feet, and
Cannabis Distribution land use by 1,239 square feet for a total of 7,255
square feet, in a building located at 3515 and 0 Industrial Drive. The
application was filed by Erin Carlstrom.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Project Planner McKay presented.
The applicant representative presented.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:45 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-006 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO CHANGE THE OPERATOR NAME AND MAKE MODIFICATIONS
TO AN APPROVED CANNABIS CULTIVATION USE FOR THE JQ GOLD,
LLC CANNABIS FACILITY, INCREASING THE CANNABIS CULTIVATION
LAND USE TO 12,439 SQUARE FEET AND THE CANNABIS DISTRIBUTION
LAND USE TO 7,255 SQUARE[1]FEET WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING
LOCATED AT 3515 AND 0 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBERS 148-050-027 AND 148-041-049 – FILE NUMBER CUP21-068.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 7 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Duggan, Commissioner Holton, Commissioner
Okrepkie and Commissioner Cisco
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 4:50 p.m.
Approved on: June 23, 2022
s/Lani Buckheit
Recording Secretary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
MARCH 10, 2022
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE
PARTICIPATING IN THIS MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY AT
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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 February 24, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: February 24, 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
may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is
allowed three minutes.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission MARCH 10, 2022
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)
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - JQ GOLD, LLC CANNABIS FACILITY (MAJOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT) - 3515 AND 0 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE.
FILE# CUP21-068
BACKGROUND: Planning Commission will consider the JQ Gold, LLC
Cannabis Facility project which includes a request for Conditional Use
Permit approval to change the operator name and modify the approved
T&L Micro Cannabis Facility by increasing the Cannabis Cultivation
land use by 2,237 square feet for a total of 12,439 square feet, and
Cannabis Distribution land use by 1,239 square feet for a total of 7,255
square feet, in a building located at 3515 and 0 Industrial Drive. The
application was filed by Erin Carlstrom.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission MARCH 10, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Traffic Memo
Attachment 5 - Odor Control Plan
Attachment 6 - Security Plan
Attachment 7 - Site Plan
Attachment 8 - Adopted IS-MND with MMRP
Attachment 9 - Resolution 12039
Attachment 10 - Resolution 12042
Resolution
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 3.10.22 at 9am
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
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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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