Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · July 14, 2022
Minutes
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, July 14, 2022 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Present 6 - Commissioner Patti Cisco, Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Julian
Peterson, Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner Vicki
Duggan, and Commissioner Jeffrey Holton
Absent 1 - Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Approved as submitted.
June 23, 2022 - Draft Minutes
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 Cisco reported.
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff Liaison Hartman presented.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
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None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - SUMMER 2022 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PACKAGE - BRUSH CREEK MINOR SUBDIVISION - MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION - PLANNING PROJECT - 2210, 2200
BRUSH CREEK ROAD, & 0 BRIDGEWOOD DRIVE - PRJ20-008
BACKGROUND: The proposed project includes the Annexation,
General Plan-Amendment, Prezone of the property located at 2210
Brush Creek Road (APN: 182-050-004); and, the Annexation and
Prezoning of the adjacent parcels, which form a County island, located
at 2200 Brush Creek Road & 0 Bridgewood Drive (APNs 182-050-004 &
-014).
PROJECT PLANNER: Krisitnae Toomians
PRESENTED BY: Jessica Jones, Deputy Director - Planning
Ex Parte Disclosure: None.
Deputy Director Jones 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 Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Holton, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-014 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPT A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR THE
BRUSH CREEK MINOR SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 2210, 2200 BRUSH
CREEK ROAD & 0 BRIDGEWOOD DRIVE– ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBERS 182-050-004, -005, & -014 - FILE NUMBER PRJ20-008.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson,
Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan and Commissioner
Holton
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Okrepkie
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Holton, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-015 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING
THAT THE CITY COUNCIL PREZONE THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2210
BRUSH CREEK ROAD INTO THE R-1-6 (SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER 182-050-004; AND
PREZONE THE PROPERTIES LOCATED AT 2200 BRUSH CREEK ROAD
AND 0 BRIDGEWOOD DRIVE INTO THE RR-20 (RURAL RESIDENTIAL)
ZONING DISTRICT, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 182-050-005 & -014;
FILE NO. PRJ20-008.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson,
Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan and Commissioner
Holton
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Okrepkie
8.2 PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO
PROHIBIT NEW GAS STATIONS AND PROHIBIT EXPANSION OF
FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXISTING GAS STATIONS
BACKGROUND: The Climate Action Subcommittee (CAS) directed staff
to draft an ordinance to prohibit new gas station land uses (gas
stations) and to prohibit expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for
existing gas stations within the City. This direction was based on the
City’s stated goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030 and public input
received at CAS meetings.
PROJECT PLANNER: Shari Meads
Project Planner Meads presented.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
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Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 5:15 p.m.
Alexa Forrester spoke in support of the project.
Woody Hastings spoke in support of the project.
Geoffrey Smith spoke in support of the project.
John Ellingsen spoke regarding the project.
Cate Steane spoke in support of the project.
Jenny Blaker spoke in support of the project.
Sarah Jones spoke in support of the project.
Kevin Anderson spoke in support of the project.
Chris Thompson spoke in support of the project.
Tom Thompson spoke in support of the project.
Jean Kapolchok spoke in support of the project.
Jennifer LaPorte spoke in support of the project.
Chair Weeks closed the Public Hearing at 5:39 p.m.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-016 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING
TO THE CITY COUNCIL ADOPTION OF ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS TO
TITLE 20 OF THE SANTA ROSA CITY CODE TO PROHIBIT NEW GAS
STATION LAND USES AND TO PROHIBIT EXPANSION OF FOSSIL FUEL
INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXISTING GAS STATION LAND USES AND TO
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PROHIBIT EXPANSION OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR
EXISTING GAS STATION LAND USES, FILE REZ22-001.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Commissioner Cisco, Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson,
Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan and Commissioner
Holton
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Okrepkie
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 6:07 p.m.
Approved on: August 11, 2022
s/Michelle Montoya
Agenda
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
JULY 14, 2022
FINAL REVISED - THE AGENDA WAS REVISED TO INCLUDE ADDITIONAL
PUBLIC CORRESPONDENCE AND TO INCLUDE A MINOR CONTENT
UPDATE TO ITEM 8.2 - PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CODE TEXT
AMENDMENTS TO PROHIBIT NEW GAS STATIONS AND PROHIBIT
EXPANSION OF FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXISTING GAS
STATIONS.
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, PLANNING COMMISSIONERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
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June 23, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: June 23, 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 - SUMMER 2022 GENERAL PLAN AMENDMENT
PACKAGE - BRUSH CREEK MINOR SUBDIVISION - MITIGATED
NEGATIVE DECLARATION - PLANNING PROJECT - 2210, 2200
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BRUSH CREEK ROAD, & 0 BRIDGEWOOD DRIVE - PRJ20-008
BACKGROUND: The proposed project includes the Annexation,
General Plan-Amendment, Prezone of the property located at 2210
Brush Creek Road (APN: 182-050-004); and, the Annexation and
Prezoning of the adjacent parcels, which form a County island, located
at 2200 Brush Creek Road & 0 Bridgewood Drive (APNs 182-050-004
& -014).
PROJECT PLANNER: Krisitnae Toomians
PRESENTED BY: Jessica Jones, Deputy Director - Planning
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Location Map
Attachment 4 - Annexation Map
Attachment 5 - General Plan Criteria Narrative
Attachment 6 - Tentative Map
Attachment 7 - IS-MND
Attachment 8 - MMRP
Attachment 9 - Brush Creek Watershed Map
Attachment 10 - PC - Minutes - 2021-11-18
Attachment 11 - PC - Resolution 12075
Attachment 12 - PC - Resolution 12076
Attachment 13 - PC - Resolution 12077
Attachment 14 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - Mitigated Negative Declaration
Resolution 1 Exhibit A - Mitigated Negative Declaration with MMRP
Resolution 1 Exhibit B - Resolution 12075
Resolution 2 - Prezoning
Resolution 2 Exhibit A - Resolution 12077
Presentation
8.2 PUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENTS TO
PROHIBIT NEW GAS STATIONS AND PROHIBIT EXPANSION OF
City of Santa Rosa
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FOSSIL FUEL INFRASTRUCTURE FOR EXISTING GAS STATIONS
BACKGROUND: The Climate Action Subcommittee (CAS) directed staff
to draft an ordinance to prohibit new gas station land uses (gas
stations) and to prohibit expansion of fossil fuel infrastructure for
existing gas stations within the City. This direction was based on the
City’s stated goal of reaching carbon neutrality by 2030 and public input
received at CAS meetings.
PROJECT PLANNER: Shari Meads
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - City Council Resolution No. 2020-002 (Climate Emergency
Attachment 2 - Regional Climate Protection Authority Resolution 2021-09-
Attachment 3 - Zoning Code Text Amendments - Redline
Attachment 4 - Zoning Code Text Amendments - Clean
Attachment 5 - Public Comments
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 7.11.2022
Late Correspondence as of 7.12.2022
Late Correspondence as of 7.13.2022
Late Correspondence as of 7.14.2022 at 11:20am
Late Correspondence as of 7.14.2022 at 150pm
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.
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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.
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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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