Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · October 13, 2022
Minutes
Virtual Meeting - See Agenda
City of Santa Rosa for Participation Information
Planning Commission
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, October 13, 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
Charles Carter, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Jeff
Okrepkie, and Commissioner Patti Cisco
Absent 1 - Commissioner Vicki Duggan
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
Commissioner Carter and Chair Weeks presented.
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)
None.
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - BOWDEN ANNEXATION, CEQA EXEMPT
PROJECT - ANNEXATION PRE-ZONING - 4646 BADGER RD -
ANX21-001
BACKGROUND: A proposal to pre-zone two parcels, including 4646
Badger Road and 999 Middle Rincon Road, for annexation into the City
limits.
Project Planner: Monet Sheikhali
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Chair Weeks opened 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. PC-2022-030 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING
TO CITY COUNCIL PREZONING OF THE PROPERITES LOCATED AT 4646
BADGER ROAD AND 999 MIDDLE RINCON ROAD INTO THE R-1-6
(SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO. ANX21-001.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Duggan
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - WINKLER ANNEXATION, CEQA EXEMPT
PROJECT - ANNEXATION PRE-ZONING - 1600 MANZANITA AVE -
ANX21-002
BACKGROUND: Annexation pre-zoning for 1.52-acre lot with and
existing single family to allow connection with failing septic system to
connect to City sewer and water. No further development is being
proposed.
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Planning Commission Meeting Minutes - Final October 13, 2022
Project Planner: Christian Candelaria
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:57 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-031 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING
TO CITY COUNCIL PREZONING OF THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1600
MANZANITA AVENUE INTO THE RR-40-SR (RURAL RESIDENTIAL –
SCENIC ROAD COMBINING DISTRICT) ZONING DISTRICT; FILE NO.
ANX21-002.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Duggan
8.3* PUBLIC HEARING - SO CO GROW, LLC MICROBUSINESS, CEQA
EXEMPT PROJECT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1626 PINER RD
- CUP21-098
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit request to operate a
Cannabis - Microbusiness proposed to occupy an existing 4,130 SF
building. Proposed uses include: Cultivation - 1,293 SF, Distribution -
1,289 SF, Manufacturing Level 1 (non-volatile) 463 SF, and Retail
Dispensary 567 SF.
Project Planner: Christian Candelaria
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 5:11 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Okrepkie, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
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RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-032 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR A 4,130 SQUARE-FOOT CANNABIS MICROBUSINESS USE
WITHIN AN EXISTING BUILDING LOCATED AT 1626 PINER ROAD; APN:
015-053-051 FILE NUMBER CUP21-098.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner
Cisco
Absent: 1 - Commissioner Duggan
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
Approved on: December 8, 2022
s/Michelle Montoya
Agenda
Virtual Meeting - See Agenda
City of Santa Rosa for Participation Information
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT
OCTOBER 13, 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
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
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.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission OCTOBER 13, 2022
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 - BOWDEN ANNEXATION, CEQA EXEMPT
PROJECT - ANNEXATION PRE-ZONING - 4646 BADGER RD -
ANX21-001
BACKGROUND: A proposal to pre-zone two parcels, including 4646
Badger Road and 999 Middle Rincon Road, for annexation into the City
limits.
Project Planner: Monet Sheikhali
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission OCTOBER 13, 2022
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Annexation Map
Attachment 5 - Utility Certificate Approval Letter
Resolution
Presentation
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - WINKLER ANNEXATION, CEQA EXEMPT
PROJECT - ANNEXATION PRE-ZONING - 1600 MANZANITA AVE -
ANX21-002
BACKGROUND: Annexation pre-zoning for 1.52-acre lot with and
existing single family to allow connection with failing septic system to
connect to City sewer and water. No further development is being
proposed.
Project Planner: Christian Candelaria
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Annexation Map
Attachment 5 - Utility Certificate Approval Letter
Resolution
Presentation
8.3* PUBLIC HEARING - SO CO GROW, LLC MICROBUSINESS, CEQA
EXEMPT PROJECT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1626 PINER RD
- CUP21-098
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit request to operate a
Cannabis - Microbusiness proposed to occupy an existing 4,130 SF
building. Proposed uses include: Cultivation - 1,293 SF, Distribution -
1,289 SF, Manufacturing Level 1 (non-volatile) 463 SF, and Retail
Dispensary 567 SF.
City of Santa Rosa
Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report
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Planning Commission OCTOBER 13, 2022
Project Planner: Christian Candelaria
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Revised as of 10.11.22 - Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Odor Control Plan
Attachment 5 - Security Plan
Attachment 6 - Transportation Impact Study
Attachment 7 - Project Narrative
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 10.11.22
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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