Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · September 8, 2022
Minutes
Virtual Meeting - See Agenda
City of Santa Rosa for Participation Information
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, September 8, 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 - Chair Karen Weeks, Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner
Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Jeff
Okrepkie, and Commissioner Patti Cisco
Absent 1 - Vice Chair Julian Peterson
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
None.
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
None.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
City of Santa Rosa
Meeting Minutes
Page 2 of 4
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 8, 2022
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - FLORA TERRA, EXEMPT PROJECT -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 4575 HWY 12, #B - CUP21-097
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit for Flora Terra (Type
10) Cannabis Retail (Dispensary) use and sale of cannabis smoking
devices within an existing 2,031 square foot commercial building
(previously Starbucks).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Ex Parte Disclosures: None
Project Planner Sheikhali presented.
Applicant Representatives presented.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:49 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Okrepkie, seconded by
Commissioner Holton, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION PC-2022-021 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT FOR FLORA TERRA TO ALLOW A (TYPE 10) COMMERCIAL
CANNABIS RETAIL (DISPENSARY) USE AND SALE OF CANNABIS
SMOKING DEVICES WITHIN AN EXISTING 2,031-SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING
LOCATED AT 4575 HIGHWAY 12, SUITE B; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.
182-490-013; FILE NO. CUP21-097
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Peterson
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - KAWANA VILLAGE EXTENSIONS - PLANNING
PROJECT - 1310 KAWANA TERRACE - PRJ18-029 & EXT22-0005
City of Santa Rosa
Meeting Minutes
Page 3 of 4
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 8, 2022
BACKGROUND: Applications for two separate one-year time extensions
for an approved Tentative Map, Small Lot Conditional Use Permit, and
Hillside Development Permit for the Kawana Village Subdivision, to
subdivide a 4.82-acre site into 39 single-family lots (27 detached
single-family homes and 12 attached single- family homes). This project
has been found in compliance with the California Environmental Quality
Act because the original Kawana Village project had a mitigated
negative declaration that was adopted by the Planning Commission in
June 2008. No additional environmental review is required for these
extensions.
PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Wixon
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Project Planner Wixon presented.
Applicant Representatives made a presentation.
Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 5:09 p.m.
Amanda Reid shared concerns.
Chris Maynard shared concerns.
Chair Weeks close the Public Hearing at 5:14 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:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-022 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE
KAWANA VILLAGE SUDIVISION LOCATED AT 1166 KAWANA TERRACE,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 044-051-027, -019, and -025 - FILE
City of Santa Rosa
Meeting Minutes
Page 4 of 4
Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final September 8, 2022
NUMBER EXT18-0031
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Peterson
A motion was made by Commissioner Duggan, seconded by
Commissioner Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-023 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING A
ONE-YEAR EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE
KAWANA VILLAGE SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 1166 KAWANA TERRACE,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 044-051-027, -019, and -025 - FILE
NUMBER EXT22-0005
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Vice Chair Peterson
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 5:24 p.m.
Approved on: December 8, 2022
s/Eileen Cleary
Agenda
Virtual Meeting - See Agenda
City of Santa Rosa for Participation Information
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF
SONOMA, PLANNING COMMISSION MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING
IN THIS MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR.
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY AT
WWW.ZOOM.US/JOIN OR BY TOLL FREE TELEPHONE (877) 853-5257;
USING MEETING ID: 870 8208 7939.
PUBLIC ACCESSING THE MEETING THROUGH ZOOM CAN PROVIDE
COMMENTS DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS. ADDITIONAL
INFORMATION RELATED TO MEETING PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE
AT HTTPS://SRCITY.ORG/PLANNING COMMISSION
THE MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED AT
HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN
PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW. THE MEETING CAN ALSO BE VIEWED ON
COMCAST CHANNEL 28 AND AT
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
The agenda has been revised to include an updated presentation for Item
8.2 Public Hearing - Kawana Village Extensions.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF 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
Page 2 of 4
Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED SEPTEMBER 8, 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)
None.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - FLORA TERRA, EXEMPT PROJECT -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 4575 HWY 12, #B - CUP21-097
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit for Flora Terra (Type
10) Cannabis Retail (Dispensary) use and sale of cannabis smoking
devices within an existing 2,031 square foot commercial building
(previously Starbucks).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 3 of 4
Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Odor Control Plan TEP Engineering
Attachment 6 - Traffic Impact Study
Attachment 7 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 09.07.2022
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 - KAWANA VILLAGE EXTENSIONS - PLANNING
PROJECT - 1310 KAWANA TERRACE - PRJ18-029 & EXT22-0005
BACKGROUND: Applications for two separate one-year time
extensions for an approved Tentative Map, Small Lot Conditional Use
Permit, and Hillside Development Permit for the Kawana Village
Subdivision, to subdivide a 4.82-acre site into 39 single-family lots (27
detached single-family homes and 12 attached single- family homes).
This project has been found in compliance with the California
Environmental Quality Act because the original Kawana Village project
had a mitigated negative declaration that was adopted by the Planning
Commission in June 2008. No additional environmental review is
required for these extensions.
PROJECT PLANNER: Michael Wixon
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
Page 4 of 4
Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED SEPTEMBER 8, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1- Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Approved Tentative Map
Attachment 4 - Approved Initial Study and MND
Attachment 5 - DAC REPORT
Attachment 6 - Adopted Resolutions of June 2008
Attachment 7 - Adopted Resolution of January 25, 2018
Attachment 8 - On and Off Street Parking Exhibit
Resolution - EXT18-0031
Exhibit A - EXT18-0031
Resolution - EXT22-0005
Exhibit A - EXT22-0005
Presentation Revised
Presentation
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.
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
the scheduled meeting.
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.
Get email alerts for Santa Rosa
A daily email when new agendas and minutes are posted.