Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 11, 2022
Minutes
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, August 11, 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
July 14, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Al Petrie called to speak on Item 8.1 Public Hearing - Kerry Ranch -
Parcel A.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
4.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
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
Chair Weeks abstained from Item 8.3 Public Hearing - Elm Tree
Station Appeal.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
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None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - KERRY RANCH - PARCEL A; ADDENDUM TO
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TENTATIVE MAP AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.
038-850-026; FILE NOS. PRJ21-008 (MAJ21-001 & CUP21-043)
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to subdivide Parcel A of the Kerry
Ranch 1 Subdivision into five single-family residential lots with average
lot sizes ranging from 4,322-square feet to 8,047-square feet. The
project requires an Addendum to the previously approved Kerry Ranch
I, II & III Mitigated Negative Declaration; a Conditional Use Permit for a
small lot subdivision; and a Tentative Map to subdivide the parcel.
PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Murray
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Planner Murray presented.
Applicant Representatives presented.
Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 5:03 p.m.
Marsha Chevalier spoke in opposition to the project.
Al Petrie spoke in opposition to the project.
Chair Weeks closed the Public Hearing at 5:13 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
Resolution No. PC-2022-017 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA ADOPTING AN ADDENDUM
TO THE KERRY RANCH I, II, & III MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION
(STATE CLEARINGHOUSE NO. 2007092019) FOR THE KERRY RANCH -
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PARCEL A PROJECT LOCATED AT ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBER
034-850-026; FILE NUMBER PRJ21-008 (MAJ21-001 & CUP21-043)
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
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Holton, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-019 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE
KERRY RANCH – PARCEL A TENTATIVE MAP LOCATED AT ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBER 034-850-026; FILE NUMBER PRJ21-008 & MAJ21-001
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
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-018 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR KERRY RANCH – PARCEL A, A
FIVE-PARCEL SMALL LOT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT ASSESSOR’S
PARCEL NUMBER 034-850-026; FILE NUMBER PRJ21-008 (MAJ21-001 &
CUP21-043)
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
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - RECESS STORAGE PHASE II; ADDENDUM TO
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, VARIANCE, HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 4465 &
4480 STREAMSIDE DRIVE - PRJ21-028, ZV22-001, HDP22-006 &
CUP21-094)
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BACKGROUND: The project involves the construction of a 3-story
self-storage building at 4465 Streamside Drive, adjacent to the Santa
Rosa Creek pedestrian path, and two single story self-storage buildings
at 4480 Streamside Drive, adjacent to existing residential uses and
across the street from the newly constructed four-story storage building.
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Planner Murray presented.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Applicant Representatives presented.
Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 6:16 p.m.
Elyse spoke in opposition to the project.
Chair Weeks closed the Public Hearing at 6:20 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Duggan, that this Planning Commission item be continued to a date
uncertain.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Duggan, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Holton
Chair Weeks recessed the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Vice Chair Peterson reconvened the meeting at 6:50 p.m.
8.3* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL ELM TREE STATION - CERTIFICATE
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OF COMPLIANCE AND PARCEL MAP WAIVER - 874 N WRIGHT
RD - CC18-004
BACKGROUND: Appeal of the Subdivision Committee approval of a
Certificate of Compliance and Parcel Map Waiver for the Elm Tree
Station Project - to create two (2) parcels to facilitate the future
development of a gasoline and electric charging station and
neighborhood market on Parcel 1 (.73 acres) and a future park site
on Parcel 2 (.25 acres).
PROJECT PLANNER: Mike Wixon
Ex Parte Disclosures: Chair Weeks abstained.
Planner Wixon presented.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
Applicant representatives presented.
Appellant Hastings presented.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by
Commissioner Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-020 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS DENYING THE APPEAL AND
UPHOLDING THE SUBDIVISION COMMITTEE’S APPROVAL OF THE
ELM TREE STATION PARCEL MAP WAIVER AND CERTIFICATE OF
COMPLIANCE - LOCATED AT 874 NORTH WRIGHT ROAD; APN:
035-063-001 - FILE NUMBER CC18-004
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner
Duggan, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Holton
Abstain: 1 - Chair Weeks
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9. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Peterson adjourned the meeting at 9:00 p.m.
Approved on: December 8, 2022
s/Eileen Cleary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
AUGUST 11, 2022
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RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
Final Revised - The agenda has been revised to update Item 8.2 Recess
Storage Phase II as a Public Hearing.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
July 14, 2022 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: July 14, 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
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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 - KERRY RANCH - PARCEL A; ADDENDUM TO
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, TENTATIVE MAP AND
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.
038-850-026; FILE NOS. PRJ21-008 (MAJ21-001 & CUP21-043)
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to subdivide Parcel A of the Kerry
Ranch 1 Subdivision into five single-family residential lots with average
lot sizes ranging from 4,322-square feet to 8,047-square feet. The
project requires an Addendum to the previously approved Kerry Ranch
I, II & III Mitigated Negative Declaration; a Conditional Use Permit for a
small lot subdivision; and a Tentative Map to subdivide the parcel.
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PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Murray
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location & Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative, prepared by J. Kapolchok & Associates,
Attachment 4 - Tentative Map and Development Plan, prepared by Civil D
Attachment 5 - Conceptual Architecture, prepared by WHA, date stamped
Attachment 6 - Kerry Ranch I, II & III Mitigated Negative Declaration, adop
Attachment 7 - Kerry Ranch I, II & III Mitigated Negative Declaration
Attachment 8 - Focused Traffic Study, prepared by W-Trans, dated May 6
Attachment 9 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - Addendum to Kerry Ranch I, II, & III Mitigated Negative Dec
Exhibit A - Kerry Ranch - Parcel A
Resolution 2 - TM
Resolution 3 - MUP
Exhibit A - DAC Report
Presentation
Late Public Correspondence as of 8.10.2022 at 6:00PM
Late Public Correspondence as of 8.11.2022 at 12:00PM
Please note, this action is final unless an appeal is filed with the City Clerk’s
office within 10 calendar days of today’s decision pursuant to zoning code
section 20-62.030.”
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - RECESS STORAGE PHASE II; ADDENDUM TO
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION, VARIANCE, HILLSIDE
DEVELOPMENT PERMIT AND CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 4465 &
4480 STREAMSIDE DRIVE - PRJ21-028, ZV22-001, HDP22-006 &
CUP21-094)
BACKGROUND: The project involves the construction of a 3-story
self-storage building at 4465 Streamside Drive, adjacent to the Santa
Rosa Creek pedestrian path, and two single story self-storage buildings
at 4480 Streamside Drive, adjacent to existing residential uses and
across the street from the newly constructed four-story storage building.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form - Revised.pdf
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location & Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative stamped received on November 17, 2021
Attachment 4 - Site Plan, provided by applicant, stamped received on Apri
Attachment 5 - Slope Analysis, prepared by Eric Wade, BkF Engineers, st
Attachment 6 - Project Renderings, provided by applicant, date stamped r
Attachment 7 - Elevations, lighting and materials, provided by applicant, d
Attachment 8 - Landscape Plan, prepared by HWA Landscape Architectur
Attachment 9 - Planning Commission Resolution No. 11972 (including MN
Attachment 10 - Addendum to Approved MND, prepared by Arcadis, dated
Attachment 11 - Recorded Map
Attachment 12 - Public Correspondence
Resolution 1 - Addendum to MND
Exhibit A - Addendum to MND
Resolution 2 - Variance - revised as of 8/10/2022
Resolution 2 - Variance
Resolution 3 - Minor CUP
Resolution 3 - Exhibit A
Resolution 4 - Hillside Development Permit
Presentation Revised
Presentation
Late Public Correspondence received as of 8.10.2022
Late Correspondence as of 08.11.2022 at 12:00PM
Please note, this action is final unless an appeal is filed with the City Clerk’s
office within 10 calendar days of today’s decision pursuant to zoning code
section 20-62.030.”
8.3* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL ELM TREE STATION - CERTIFICATE
OF COMPLIANCE AND PARCEL MAP WAIVER - 874 N WRIGHT RD -
CC18-004
BACKGROUND: Appeal of the Subdivision Committee approval of a
Certificate of Compliance and Parcel Map Waiver for the Elm Tree
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Station Project - to create two (2) parcels to facilitate the future
development of a gasoline and electric charging station and
neighborhood market on Parcel 1 (.73 acres) and a future park site on
Parcel 2 (.25 acres).
PROJECT PLANNER: Mike Wixon
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Subdivision Committee Report, dated December 12, 2019
Attachment 1 - Subdivision Committee Report, dated December 12, 2019
Attachment 2 - Appeal Statement
Attachment 3 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Staff-Presentation - Revised
Presentation
Late Public Correspondence as of 2022.08.09
Late Public Correspondence as of 8.10.2022
Late Public Correspondence as of 8.11.2022 at noon.pptx
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
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Economic Development Department, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
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