Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 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, March 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 5 - Chair Karen Weeks, Commissioner Vicki Duggan, Commissioner
Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Charles Carter, and Commissioner
Patti Cisco
Absent 2 - Vice Chair Julian Peterson, and Commissioner Terrence Sanders
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 reported.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
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8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
8.1* PUBLIC HEARING - TIERRA DE ROSAS FKA ROSELAND VILLAGE
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, CEQA EXEMPT PROJECT -
TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSION REQUEST - 665 & 883 SEBASTOPOL
RD - EXT22-0019
BACKGROUND: Extension request for approved Tentative Map
(MAJ17-006) to subdivide a 7.41-acre site into five lots and a Density
Bonus with three concessions to allow the planned development of the
Tierra de Rosas mixed use project with 175 multi-family units, including
75 affordable units, a 25,000 sf civic building, a 5,000 sf market place,
and a 1-acre public plaza.
PROJECT PLANNER: Christian Candelaria
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Project Planner Candelaria presented.
Staff and Applicant representatives responded to Board Member
inquiries.
Chair Weeks opened the public hearing at 4:41 p.m.
John Poulson expressed concerns about the project.
Chair Weeks closed the public hearing at 4:44 p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION ENTITLED PC-2023-007: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING
COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING A ONE-YEAR
EXTENSION OF TIME FOR THE TENTATIVE MAP FOR THE TIERRA DE
ROSAS FKA ROSELAND VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 665 AND 883 SEBASTOPOL ROAD,
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 125-111-037 AND 125-101-031. FILE
NUMBER EXT22-0019
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Duggan, Commissioner Holton,
Commissioner Carter and Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Peterson and Commissioner Sanders
8.2 STUDY SESSION - 2022 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
BACKGROUND: The General Plan Annual Report will provide an
overview of progress made in 2022 toward achieving General Plan
goals, policies, and implementation measures.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski
Supervising Planner Lyle introduced the General Plan 2022 Report.
Project Planner Wolski presented.
Chair Weeks opened the public hearing at 5:17 p.m.
Chris Gunther expressed concerns about the progress of the 2022
General Plan and Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan.
Chair Weeks closed the public hearing at 5:20 p.m.
Staff responded to Board Member inquiries.
Chair Weeks recessed the meeting at 5:29 p.m. due to technical
difficulties with Zoom.
Chair Weeks reconvened the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Staff responded to Board Member inquiries.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Holton, to accept the General Plan Annual Review Report for 2022.
The motion carried by the following vote:
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Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Duggan, Commissioner Holton,
Commissioner Carter and Commissioner Cisco
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Peterson and Commissioner Sanders
9. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 5:59 p.m.
Approved on: April 13, 2023
s/Lani Buckheit
Agenda
City Hall, Council
City of Santa Rosa Chamber
100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
PLANNING COMMISSION
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
MARCH 23, 2023
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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.
4. COMMISSION BUSINESS
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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 - TIERRA DE ROSAS FKA ROSELAND VILLAGE
NEIGHBORHOOD CENTER, CEQA EXEMPT PROJECT -
TENTATIVE MAP EXTENSION REQUEST - 665 & 883 SEBASTOPOL
RD - EXT22-0019
BACKGROUND: Extension request for approved Tentative Map
(MAJ17-006) to subdivide a 7.41-acre site into five lots and a Density
Bonus with three concessions to allow the planned development of the
Tierra de Rosas mixed use project with 175 multi-family units, including
75 affordable units, a 25,000 sf civic building, a 5,000 sf market place,
and a 1-acre public plaza.
PROJECT PLANNER: Christian Candelaria
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Project Description
Attachment 5 - Approved Tentative Map and Development Plan
Attachment 6 - Tentative Map Resolution - City Council
Attachment 7 - Density Bonus Resolution - City Council
Attachment 8 - Final Traffic Impact Study
Attachment 9 - Mitote Food Park DRB - RESOLUTION
Attachment 10 - Casa Roseland Resolution - City Council
Attachment 11 - Staff Report - City Council
Resolution
DAC Report
Exhibit A
Presentation
8.2 STUDY SESSION - 2022 GENERAL PLAN ANNUAL REPORT
BACKGROUND: The General Plan Annual Report will provide an
overview of progress made in 2022 toward achieving General Plan
goals, policies, and implementation measures.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1- General Plan Annual Review Report 2022
REVISED Attachment 1- General Plan Annual Review Report 2022
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 3.22.23
9. ADJOURNMENT
*Ex parte communication disclosure required.
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Planning Commission - FINAL MARCH 23, 2023
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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