Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · June 9, 2022
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, June 9, 2022 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Planning Commission Roll Call:
Present 4 - Chair Karen Weeks, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton,
Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie, and Commissioner Patti Cisco
Absent 3 - Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner Charles
Carter, and Commissioner Vicki Duggan
Housing Authority Roll Call:
Present 6 - Chair Diane Test, Commissioner Jeffrey Burke,
Commissioner Wayne Downey, Commissioner Thomas LaPenna,
Commissioner Scott McWhorter, and Commissioner Yvonne
Rawhouser
Absent 1 - Vice Chair Jeffrey Owen
2. STUDY SESSION
2.1 STUDY SESSION - DRAFT 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW
BACKGROUND: Study Session to review the draft 2023-2031 Housing
Element. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the
draft Housing Element and receive public comment before the draft is
submitted to the State Housing and Community Development
Department. The Housing Element includes a housing needs
assessment, evaluation of the existing housing element, housing site
inventory analysis, fair housing assessment, potential and actual
government constraints analysis, analysis of the Growth Management
Ordinance, and housing implementation goals, policies, and programs
to support housing production, housing affordability, and housing for
special needs populations, among other topics. This presentation will
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include an analysis of how the City will meet objectives of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation.
The Housing Element will come back for final action in January 2023,
after the review by the State Housing and Community Development
Department has been completed.
PRESENTING PLANNER: Amy Lyle
Chair Weeks opened the joint Planning Commission/Housing
Authority study session.
Staff and the consultant team presented.
Staff and the consultant team responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Chair Weeks opened public comment.
George McKinney shared concerns regarding the Housing Element.
Carol Pence shared concerns regarding the Housing Element.
Crystal Antoine shared concerns regarding the Housing Element.
Gregory Fearon spoke regarding the Housing Element.
Margaret DeMatteo spoke shared concerns regarding the Housing
Element.
Duane DeWitt shared concerns regarding the Housing Element and
the outreach done for the General Plan Update.
Deborah McKay requested that hard copies be made available to
the community.
Chair Weeks closed the public comment period.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
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Housing Authority Commissioners provided comments and
feedback.
Planning Commissioners provided comments and feedback.
ADJOURN SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND RECONVENE TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION SCHEDULED ITEMS.
Chair weeks closed the joint Planning Commission/Housing Authority study
session at 6:46 p.m.
Chair Weeks recessed the meeting at 6:46 p.m. and reconvened the
meeting at 6:52 p.m.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duane DeWitt spoke regarding public outreach.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff Liaison Hartman presented.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
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8. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
9.1* PUBLIC HEARING - CHERRY RANCH DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
PROJECT - 930 FRESNO AVE - PRJ20-018
BACKGROUND: The proposed Cherry Ranch Subdivision project
requires the adoption of an Addendum to the Southwest Area Projects
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, approval of a Minor
Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a small lot subdivision,
and approval of a Tentative Map for the creation of 67 lots to
accommodate residential development. The project proposes to
construct 67 single-family dwellings - 62 single-family attached (duplex)
dwellings and five single-family detached dwellings - in a small lot
subdivision proposed to be located at a currently undeveloped parcel.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
PRESENTING PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Ex Parte Disclosure: None.
Planner Monet Sheikhali presented.
Staff and Applicant Representatives responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 7:23 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC2022-010 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN
ADDENDUM TO THE SOUTHWEST AREA PROJECTS SUBSEQUENT
ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT REPORT (STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO.
2002092016) FOR THE CHERRY RANCH SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 930
FRESNO AVENUE - ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER(S) 035-101-004 -
FILE NUMBER PRJ20-018
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter and Commissioner
Duggan
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt as
amended:
RESOLUTION NO. PC2022-011 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR THE CHERRY RANCH SUBDIVISION, A 67-UNIT
RESIDENTIAL SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION - LOCATED AT 930 FRESNO
AVENUE, APN 035-101-004 - FILE NUMBER PRJ20-018
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter and Commissioner
Duggan
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Cisco, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC2022-012 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A
TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE CHERRY RANCH SUBDIVISION, TO
SUBDIVIDE A 6.87-ACRE PARCEL INTO 67 LOTS, LOCATED AT 930
FRESNO AVENUE, APN 035-101-004 - FILE NUMBER PRJ20-018
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and
Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter and Commissioner
Duggan
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 7:31 p.m.
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Approved on: June 23, 2022
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JUNE 9, 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
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Planning Commission of the City of Santa
Rosa will hold a Special Joint Meeting with the Housing Authority on
Thursday, June 9 2022 virtually via Zoom at 4:30 p.m. The purpose of this
meeting is to hold a Joint Study Session of the Planning Commission and the
Housing Authority to discuss the following issue:
2. STUDY SESSION
2.1 STUDY SESSION - DRAFT 2023-2031 HOUSING ELEMENT REVIEW
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BACKGROUND: Study Session to review the draft 2023-2031 Housing
Element. The purpose of this meeting is to provide an overview of the
draft Housing Element and receive public comment before the draft is
submitted to the State Housing and Community Development
Department. The Housing Element includes a housing needs
assessment, evaluation of the existing housing element, housing site
inventory analysis, fair housing assessment, potential and actual
government constraints analysis, analysis of the Growth Management
Ordinance, and housing implementation goals, policies, and programs
to support housing production, housing affordability, and housing for
special needs populations, among other topics. This presentation will
include an analysis of how the City will meet objectives of the Regional
Housing Needs Allocation.
The Housing Element will come back for final action in January 2023,
after the review by the State Housing and Community Development
Department has been completed.
PRESENTING PLANNER: Amy Lyle
Attachments: Staff Report
REVISED 6.7.2022 Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Draft Housing Element
ADDED 6.7.2022 - Attachment 2 - Housing Survey Results.pdf
Presentation
REVISED 6.7.2022 - Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 6.7.2022
Late Correspondence as of 6.8.2022
ADJOURN SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION AND
THE HOUSING AUTHORITY AND RECONVENE TO THE PLANNING
COMMISSION SCHEDULED ITEMS.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
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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.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
5.1 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.
5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
8. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
9.1* PUBLIC HEARING - CHERRY RANCH DEVELOPMENT - PLANNING
PROJECT - 930 FRESNO AVE - PRJ20-018
BACKGROUND: The proposed Cherry Ranch Subdivision project
requires the adoption of an Addendum to the Southwest Area Projects
Subsequent Environmental Impact Report, approval of a Minor
Conditional Use Permit for the construction of a small lot subdivision,
and approval of a Tentative Map for the creation of 67 lots to
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accommodate residential development. The project proposes to
construct 67 single-family dwellings - 62 single-family attached (duplex)
dwellings and five single-family detached dwellings - in a small lot
subdivision proposed to be located at a currently undeveloped parcel.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
PRESENTING PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Site Analysis Map
Attachment 4 - Project Summary
Attachment 5 - Tentative Map
Attachment 6 - Site Development Plan
Attachment 7 - Architectural Plans
Attachment 8 - Landscape and Irrigation Plans
Attachment 9 - Photometric Analysis
Attachment 10 - Public Correspondence
Attachment 11 - Southwest Area Projects Subsequent EIR - Cherry Ranch
Resolution 1 - Addendum and MMRP
Resolution 1 Exhibit A - Southwest Area Projects Subsequent EIR - Cherr
Resolution 2 - CUP
Resolution 2 Exhibit A - Cherry Ranch EDS Ex. A. Final Jan 21.2022
Resolution 3 - TM
Resolution 3 Exhibit A - Cherry Ranch EDS Ex. A. Final Jan 21.2022
Resolution 3 Exhibit B - Southwest Area Projects Subsequent EIR - Cherr
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 6.8.2022
10. ADJOURNMENT
*Ex parte communication disclosure required.
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In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Planning Commission is final unless an appeal is filed on a
City Appeal Form (https://srcity.org/DocumentCenter/Index/173) and associated fees, as noted on the City’s Fee Schedule
(https://srcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/16129/Planning--Economic-Development-Department-Fee-Schedule?bidId= ), are paid
within 10 calendar days of the action. The time limit will extend to the following business day where the last day falls on a day
that the City is not open for business.
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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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