Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · November 16, 2022
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Special Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, November 16, 2022 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Vice Chair Peterson called this meeting to order at 4:31 p.m.
Present 5 - Vice Chair Julian Peterson, Commissioner Charles Carter,
Commissioner Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Jeff Okrepkie, and
Commissioner Patti Cisco
Absent 2 - Chair Karen Weeks, and Commissioner Jeffrey Holton
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
None.
2.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Vice Chair Peterson read aloud the Statement of Purpose
3. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
4. STAFF BRIEFING
4.1 STAFF BRIEFING - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT, PENDING
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING MAP PORTALS AND
DASHBOARDS
BACKGROUND: Staff will provide an update on the development of
data dashboards specific to the construction of new housing units, a
map portal displaying the status of private development projects and
City sponsored enhancements within the Downtown Station Area, as
well as an update on a Citywide Pending Development map portal
and dashboard.
Presented By: Amy Nicholson, Jessica Jones, Gabe Osburn, and
Nicole Del Fiorentino
Deputy Director Osburn, Deputy Director Jones, Supervising
City of Santa Rosa
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Planner Nicholson, HCS Manager Del Fiorentino, and Quality
Control Associate Damron presented.
Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries.
5. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING - NEBRINA SANTA ROSA, CEQA EXEMPT
PROJECT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3401 CLEVELAND AVE, #1
- CUP22-021
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit to reoccupy 2,016 sf of
existing storefront commercial building with a cannabis Retailer
Dispensary use (Type 10). Sales will occur between 9 am and 9 pm,
seven days a week.
Project Planner: Monet Sheikhali
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Project Planner Sheikhali presented.
Applicant Representatives presented.
Vice Chair Peterson opened the Public Hearing at 5:06 p.m.
Brian Hair spoke in support of the project.
Vice Chair Peterson closed the Public Hearing at 5:09 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2022-033 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR NEBRINA TO ALLOW A (TYPE 10)
COMMERCIAL CANNABIS RETAIL (DISPENSARY) USE WITHIN AN
EXISTING 2,016-SQUARE-FOOT BUILDING LOCATED AT 3401
CLEVELAND AVENUE, SUITE 1; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 148-070-017;
FILE NO. CUP22-021.
City of Santa Rosa
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Okrepkie and Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 2 - Chair Weeks and Commissioner Holton
6. ADJOURNMENT
Vice Chair Peterson adjourned the meeting at 5:14 p.m.
Approved on: December 8, 2022
s/Lani Buckheit
Agenda
City Hall, Council
City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA -
FINAL
NOVEMBER 16, 2022
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE SANTA ROSA PLANNING
COMMISSION WILL CONDUCT A PLANNING COMMISSION SPECIAL
MEETING, BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2022 AT 4:30 P.M.
VIA ZOOM. NO OTHER BUSINESS WILL BE CONSIDERED AT THIS
SPECIAL MEETING.
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: 890 9827 4716
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/PLANNINGCOMMISSION 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. - SPECIAL MEETING (VIRTUAL MEETING)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. COMMISSION BUSINESS
2.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Planning Commission is charged with carrying out the California
City of Santa Rosa
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Planning Commission - FINAL NOVEMBER 16, 2022
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.
3. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
4. STAFF BRIEFING
4.1 STAFF BRIEFING - DOWNTOWN DEVELOPMENT, PENDING
DEVELOPMENT AND HOUSING MAP PORTALS AND
DASHBOARDS
BACKGROUND: Staff will provide an update on the development of
data dashboards specific to the construction of new housing units, a
map portal displaying the status of private development projects and
City sponsored enhancements within the Downtown Station Area, as
well as an update on a Citywide Pending Development map portal
and dashboard.
Presented By: Amy Nicholson, Jessica Jones, Gabe Osburn, and
Nicole Del Fiorentino
Attachments: Downtown Development, Pending Development and Housing Map
5. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
5.1 PUBLIC HEARING - NEBRINA SANTA ROSA, CEQA EXEMPT
PROJECT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3401 CLEVELAND AVE,
#1 - CUP22-021
BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit to reoccupy 2,016 sf of
existing storefront commercial building with a cannabis Retailer
Dispensary use (Type 10). Sales will occur between 9 am and 9 pm,
seven days a week.
City of Santa Rosa
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Planning Commission - FINAL NOVEMBER 16, 2022
Project Planner: Monet Sheikhali
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plan Set
Attachment 5 - Odor Control Plan
Attachment 6 - Traffic Impact Study
Attachment 7 - Late Correspondence as of 11.16.22 at 2:40 P.M.
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Applicant Presentation
6. 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.
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