Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 23, 2023
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, February 23, 2023 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 Vicki
Duggan, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Terrence
Sanders, Commissioner Charles Carter, and Commissioner Patti
Cisco
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 January 12, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
2.2 January 26, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
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 reported about the Subdivision Committee
meeting.
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
Chair Weeks appointed Commissioner Sanders to the Waterway
Advisory Committee.
Commissioner Sanders expressed gratitude to the Planning
Commission, City Council, and City Staff.
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5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff Liaison Jones reported.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - MEADOWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION,
STATUTORILY EXEMPT PER G.C. SECTION 65457, CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15182, 15183 - 2853 & 2875 DUTTON
MEADOW - PRJ21-021 (CUP21-079, MAJ21-003)
BACKGROUND: Conditional Use Permit for Small Lot Subdivision and
Tentative Map approval for an 89-lot, for-rent housing project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski
Planner Wolski presented.
Staff responded to Board Members inquiries.
Applicant representatives presented.
Applicant representatives responded to Board Member inquiries.
Chair Weeks opened the public hearing at 5:24 p.m.
Anthony Westergarrd asked questions about the project.
Chair Weeks closed the public hearing at 5:29 p.m.
Staff and Applicant representatives responded to public comment
inquiries.
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A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Vice Chair
Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. ENTITLED PC-2023-004: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT FOR MEADOWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION, AN 89-PARCEL SMALL
LOT SUBDIVISION, LOCATED AT 2853 AND 2875 DUTTON MEADOW,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 043-111-005, 043-111-006, FILE
NUMBER PRJ21-021 (CUP21-079)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Sanders, Commissioner Carter and Commissioner
Cisco
No: 1 - Commissioner Holton
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Vice Chair
Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. ENTITLED PC-2023-005: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A
TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE MEADOWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION, TO
SUBDIVIDE TWO PARCELS TOTALING 11.21 ACRES INTO 89 LOTS,
LOCATED AT 2853 AND 2875 DUTTON MEADOW, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL
NUMBERS 043-111-005, 043-111-006, FILE NUMBER NO. PRJ21-021
(MAJ21-003)
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Sanders, Commissioner Carter and Commissioner
Cisco
No: 1 - Commissioner Holton
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - BRITTAIN TOWNHOMES, EIR PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED BY CC - VESTING TENTATIVE MAP MAJOR - 851
BRITTAIN LN - MAJ22-002
BACKGROUND: Vesting Tentative Map Subdivision for an 82-unit
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for-sale, townhome-style, residential condominium project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Chair Weeks reordered the agenda, moving item 8.2 before item
8.1.
Item 8.2 was continued to a date certain of March 9, 2023.
A motion was made by Vice Chair Peterson, seconded by Commissioner
Carter, to continue the item to a date certain of March 9, 2023.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 7 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Peterson, Commissioner Duggan,
Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Sanders, Commissioner
Carter and Commissioner Cisco
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 5:48 p.m.
Approved on: April 13, 2023
s/Lani Buckheit
Agenda
Virtual Meeting - See Agenda
City of Santa Rosa for Participation Information
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
FEBRUARY 23, 2023
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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COMMENTS DURING THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIODS. ADDITIONAL
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 January 12, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: January 12, 2023 - Draft Minutes
2.2 January 26, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: January 26, 2023 - Draft Minutes
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this
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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
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)
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - MEADOWOOD RANCH SUBDIVISION,
STATUTORILY EXEMPT PER G.C. SECTION 65457, CEQA
GUIDELINES SECTIONS 15182, 15183 - 2853 & 2875 DUTTON
MEADOW - PRJ21-021 (CUP21-079, MAJ21-003)
BACKGROUND: Conditional Use Permit for Small Lot Subdivision and
Tentative Map approval for an 89-lot, for-rent housing project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1- Disclosure Form
Attachment 2- Location and Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3- Revised Project Description
Attachment 4- Tentative Map
Attachment 5- Development Site Plan
Attachment 6- Elevations and Floor Plans
Attachment 7- Landscape Plans
Attachment 8- CEQA Exemption Memorandum
Attachment 9- Consistency Analysis Checklist
Attachment 10- Traffic Impact Study
Attachment 11- Tree Mitigation Summary
Attachment 12- Arborist Tree Inventory Report
Attachment 13- Interior Noise Compliance Report
Attachment 14- Specific Plan Roadway Network
Resolution 1 - Conditional Use Permit
Exhibit A
Resolution 2 - Tentative Map
Exhibit A
Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 2.22.23
8.2* PUBLIC HEARING - BRITTAIN TOWNHOMES, EIR PREVIOUSLY
CERTIFIED BY CC - VESTING TENTATIVE MAP MAJOR - 851
BRITTAIN LN - MAJ22-002
BACKGROUND: Vesting Tentative Map Subdivision for an 82-unit
for-sale, townhome-style, residential condominium project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Design Concept Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Narrative
Attachment 5 - Plans
Attachment 6 - EIR Addendum
Attachment 7 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Applicant Presentation
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.
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