Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · June 8, 2023
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, June 8, 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 Julian Peterson, Commissioner
Charles Carter, Commissioner Patti Cisco, and Commissioner Jeffrey
Holton
Absent 2 - Vice Chair Vicki Duggan, and Commissioner Terrence Sanders
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 April 13, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
2.2 April 27, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
2.3 May 11, 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
None.
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
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None.
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
None.
8. REPORT ITEMS
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF 18 NEW PROJECTS INCLUDED IN
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA 2035
GENERAL PLAN.
BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 65401 requires that the
Planning Commission review public projects associated with the City’s
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) each year for consistency with the
General Plan. There are 18 new projects to be evaluated as part of the
2023-2024 CIP.
PRESENTED BY: Sheila Wolski
Planner Wolski presented.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the public comment period at 4:33
p.m.
A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner
Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. ENTITLED PC-2023-017: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA FINDING THAT
THE 18 NEW PROJECTS INCLUDED IN THE FISCAL YEAR 2023–2024
CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM ARE CONSISTENT WITH THE CITY
OF SANTA ROSA 2035 GENERAL PLAN
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The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Peterson, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Cisco and Commissioner Holton
Absent: 2 - Vice Chair Duggan and Commissioner Sanders
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 4:46 p.m.
Approved on: July 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
JUNE 8, 2023
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 April 13, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: April 13, 2023 - Draft Minutes
2.2 April 27, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: April 27, 2023 - Draft Minutes
2.3 May 11, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: May 11, 2023 - Draft Minutes
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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
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 ITEMS
None.
8. REPORT ITEMS
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1 PUBLIC HEARING - REVIEW OF 18 NEW PROJECTS INCLUDED IN
THE FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024 CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PROGRAM
FOR CONSISTENCY WITH THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA 2035
City of Santa Rosa
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Planning Commission - FINAL JUNE 8, 2023
GENERAL PLAN.
BACKGROUND: Government Code Section 65401 requires that the
Planning Commission review public projects associated with the City’s
Capital Improvement Program (CIP) each year for consistency with the
General Plan. There are 18 new projects to be evaluated as part of the
2023-2024 CIP.
PRESENTED BY: Sheila Wolski
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - CIP Project Information Sheets
REVISED Attachment 1 - CIP Project Information - Updated Park Location
Resolution
Presentation
REVISED Presentation as of 6.7.23
Late Correspondence as of 6.7.23
10. 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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