Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · June 23, 2022
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, June 23, 2022 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 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
March 10, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
March 24, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
May 26, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
June 9, 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 presented.
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
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5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff Liaison Hartman presented.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1 PUBLIC HEARING - CALIFORNIA ORGANICA INC.- CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 1825 FERDINAND CT - CUP21-091
BACKGROUND: California Organica Inc. is a proposed project that
requires Major Conditional Use permit approval and includes the
operation of an existing industrial building as a cannabis facility with
onsite cannabis uses including Cannabis Manufacturing Level 1
(non-volatile) (2,788 SF), Distribution (3,481 SF), and Cultivation -
5,001 sq ft or greater (8,033 SF). An additional 1,572 SF of
administrative office space would support the operation of the Cannabis
- Distribution land use.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Ex Parte Disclosure: None.
Planner McKay presented.
Applicant representatives provided comments regarding project.
Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 4:48 p.m. and closed the
Public Hearing at 4:49 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC2022-013 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
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PERMIT FOR CALIFORNIA ORGANICA, INC CANNABIS FACILITY -
LOCATED AT 1825 FERDINAND COURT - FILE NUMBER CUP21-091.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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 4:53 p.m.
Approved on: July 14, 2022
s/Michelle Montoya
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JUNE 23, 2022
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
March 10, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: March 10, 2022 - Draft Minutes
March 24, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: March 24, 2022 - Draft Minutes
May 26, 2022 - Draft Minutes
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Attachments: May 26, 2022 - Draft Minutes
June 9, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: June 9, 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.
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 - CALIFORNIA ORGANICA INC.- CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 1825 FERDINAND CT - CUP21-091
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BACKGROUND: California Organica Inc. is a proposed project that
requires Major Conditional Use permit approval and includes the
operation of an existing industrial building as a cannabis facility with
onsite cannabis uses including Cannabis Manufacturing Level 1
(non-volatile) (2,788 SF), Distribution (3,481 SF), and Cultivation -
5,001 sq ft or greater (8,033 SF). An additional 1,572 SF of
administrative office space would support the operation of the Cannabis
- Distribution land use.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Site Plan
Attachment 5 - Focused Traffic Study prepared by W-Trans
Attachment 6 - Certified Odor Control Plan
Attachment 7 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
EDS Exhibit A, dated November 23, 2021
Staff Presentation
9. ADJOURNMENT
*Ex parte communication disclosure required.
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.
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
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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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