Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · September 22, 2022
Minutes
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Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, September 22, 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, Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner Vicki
Duggan, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie,
and Commissioner Patti Cisco
Absent 1 - Commissioner Charles Carter
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
Staff Liaison Jones presented.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
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8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - JANE DISPENSARY - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 4040
HWY 12 - CUP21-071
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit for Jane Dispensary (Type 10)
Cannabis Retail (Dispensary) use with delivery within an existing 1,997-square-foot
space within an existing 4,776-square-foot multi-tenant commercial building.
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Planner Hartman presented.
Applicant representatives presented.
Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 4:46 p.m.
Bill Vreeland spoke in opposition.
William Pinkerton spoke in opposition.
Chair Weeks closed the Public Hearing at 4:54 p.m.
Staff responded to Commission inquiries.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-029 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR JANE DISPENSARY TO ALLOW 1,997-SQUARE-FEET OF
CANNABIS RETAIL (DISPENSARY) WITH DELIVERY - LOCATED AT 4040
HIGHWAY 12) - FILE NO. CUP21-071 - NEIGHBORHOOD MEETING WAS
CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 22, 2021.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Carter
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
Approved on: December 8, 2022
s/Eileen Cleary
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PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
SEPTEMBER 22, 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.
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
The agenda was updated to included a revised Staff Presentation for Item
8.1 Public Hearing - Jane Dispensary - 4040 Hwy 12.
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
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.
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Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED SEPTEMBER 22, 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 - JANE DISPENSARY - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 4040 HWY 12 - CUP21-071
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit for Jane Dispensary
(Type 10) Cannabis Retail (Dispensary) use with delivery within an
existing 1,997-square-foot space within an existing 4,776-square-foot
multi-tenant commercial building.
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED SEPTEMBER 22, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Focused Transportation Study
Attachment 5 - Project Plans
Attachment 6 - Security Plan
Attachment 7 - Odor Mitigation Plan
Attachment 8 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Staff Presentation - Revised
Staff 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
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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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