Planning Commission

Name: Planning Commission — Santa Rosa, CA
Start: 2023-09-14
End: 2023-09-14
Location: Santa Rosa, CA

Regular Meeting

Santa Rosa, CA · September 14, 2023

Minutes

City Hall, Council Chamber City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa, CA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, September 14, 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 Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner Patti Cisco, Commissioner Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Julian Peterson, and Commissioner Terrence Sanders Chair Weeks re-ordered the agenda, moving item 7.1 Study Session - Draft General Plan to be heard last, after item 10 Public Hearings. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 July 13, 2023 - Draft Minutes Approved as submitted. 2.2 August 24, 2023 - Draft Minutes Approved as amended. 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS None. 4. COMMISSION BUSINESS 4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose. 4.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS Commisioner Carter reported about the Subdivision Committee meeting on September 5, 2023. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 6 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2023 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. STUDY SESSION 7.1 STUDY SESSION - DRAFT GENERAL PLAN- SANTA ROSA FORWARD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission review and provide input on the Draft General Plan. PRESENTED BY: Shari Meads, Senior Planner Planner Meads and Planner Auna-Guerrero presented. Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries. Chair Weeks opened the public comment period at 6:41 P.M. Duane Dewitt commented about the Roseland District being an equity priority area. Alexa Forester expressed concerns about the language being used in the Active Transportation Plan of the General Plan. Chris Gunther expressed the need for a multi-mobile transportation network and commented on the environmental impact vehicle miles traveled has on the City. Avery Figueroa commented on the roads not being bicycle friendly for her children. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 6 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2023 Justin Borten commented on affordable transportation options. Jenny Bard made suggestions for safe transportation. Emily Shardon supports the comments made by Bikeable Santa Rosa. Calum Weeks supports all of the comments made about transportation. Mark Frenezaka commented on CO2 reduction deadlines and the impacts it has on climate change. Chair Weeks closed the public comment period at 7:06 P.M. Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries. Commissioners provided comments and feedback. Chair Weeks called for recess at 8:05 P.M. Chair Weeks reconvened the meeting at 8:13 P.M. Commissioners continued the Study Session. 8. CONSENT ITEMS None. 9. REPORT ITEMS None. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1* PUBLIC HEARING - BUNYA BUNYA TREE REMOVAL (APPEAL) - 1080 2ND ST - TR22-062 (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: On March 3, 2023, a Tree Permit requesting to City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 6 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2023 remove an approximately 125-foot Bunya Bunya Tree was denied by the Director of Planning and Economic Development. The Salvation Army Residences, Inc. has appealed that decision to the Planning Commission. The tree is located at 1080 2nd Street, between the community garden and the sidewalk along the 2nd Street frontage. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Senior Planner Ex Parte Disclosures: None. Planner Murray presented. Staff responded to Commissioner inquiries. Appellant Representatives presented. Appellant Representatives responded to Commissioner Inquiries. Chair Weeks opened the public hearing at 5:14 P.M. Sharon King, part time Salvation Army Employee, commented on the safety risk and injury the Bunya Bunya tree has caused. Captain Sean Kelsey, Sonoma County Coordinator with the Salvation Army, commented on the funds being used for tree maintenance and injury the tree has caused. Evan Hughes commented that the tree is a Heritage Tree and should be preserved. Duane Dewitt suggested Staff conduct a risk assessment and table the conversation till sufficient proof is collected. Ricky Scott, a parapalegic, commented on the safety risk to Santa Rosa residents. Henry Garrison commented on the pods falling from the tree. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 6 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2023 Ethel Rogers commented on the danger of the tree. Chair Weeks closed the public hearing at 5:33 P.M.. A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Vice Chair Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-021 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL AND UPHOLDING THE PLANNING AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIRECTOR’S DENIAL OF A TREE PERMIT TO REMOVE AN APPROXIMATELY 125-FOOT ARAUCARIA BIDWILLII (BUNYA BUNYA TREE) AT 1080 2ND STREET, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 009-082-003; CITY FILE NO. TR22-062 The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Cisco, Commissioner Holton and Commissioner Sanders No: 2 - Commissioner Carter and Commissioner Peterson Chair Weeks called for a recess at 5:47 P.M. Chair Weeks reconvened the meeting at 5:52 P.M. and introduced item 7.1. 10.2* PUBLIC HEARING - COFFEY PARK SELF-STORAGE, EXEMPT PROJECT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3282 COFFEY LN - CUP21-101 BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit for the use of twenty-five off-site parking spaces in an existing parking lot at 3300 Coffey Lane for the development of a 2 story self-storage building with an overall building size of 69,832 sf gross. PRESENTED BY: Mike Wixon, City Planner City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 6 of 6 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final September 14, 2023 Planner Murray requested a continuance of item 10.2 to a date uncertain. A motion was made by Commissioner Cisco, seconded by Commissioner Holton to continue item 10.2 to a date uncertain. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 7 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Cisco, Commissioner Holton, Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Sanders 11. ADJOURNMENT Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 9:03 P.M. Approved on: October 26, 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 SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED), OR VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/84330527584, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 843 3052 7584 PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE MADE LIVE DURING THE MEETING VIA ZOOM, PHONE OR IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO MEETING PARTICIPATION IS AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://WWW.SRCITY.ORG/1339/PLANNING-COMMISSION 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. - REGULAR SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 July 13, 2023 - Draft Minutes Attachments: July 13, 2023 - Draft Minutes 2.2 August 24, 2023 - Draft Minutes Attachments: August 24, 2023 - Draft Minutes 3. PUBLIC COMMENTS This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 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. STUDY SESSION 7.1 STUDY SESSION - DRAFT GENERAL PLAN- SANTA ROSA FORWARD RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning & Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission review and provide input on the Draft General Plan. PRESENTED BY: Shari Meads, Senior Planner City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Draft Santa Rosa General Plan Attachment 2 - Executive Summary - Draft Santa Rosa General Plan 2050 Attachment 3 - Summary of Goals, Policies, and Actions -Draft Santa Ros Presentation REVISED Presentation as of 9.13.23 Late Correspondence as of 9.12.23 Late Correspondence as of 9.13.23 Late Correspondence as of 9.14.23 at 2:45 P.M. 8. CONSENT ITEMS None. 9. REPORT ITEMS None. 10. PUBLIC HEARINGS 10.1* PUBLIC HEARING - BUNYA BUNYA TREE REMOVAL (APPEAL) - 1080 2ND ST - TR22-062 (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 24, 2023) BACKGROUND: On March 3, 2023, a Tree Permit requesting to remove an approximately 125-foot Bunya Bunya Tree was denied by the Director of Planning and Economic Development. The Salvation Army Residences, Inc. has appealed that decision to the Planning Commission. The tree is located at 1080 2nd Street, between the community garden and the sidewalk along the 2nd Street frontage. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Senior Planner City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Disclosure Statement Attachment 2 - Appeal Application Attachment 3 - 2023 Denial Letter & Application Attachment 4 - Arborist Report (Sandborn) Attachment 5 - Arborist Report (Vintage) Attachment 6 - Tree Ordinance Attachment 7 - 2019 Denial Letter Attachment 8 - 2008 Denial Letter Attachment 9 - 1999 CC & PC Minutes and Resolutions Attachment 10 - Policy Statement Attachment 11 - Location & Neighborhood Context Map Attachment 12 - Public Correspondence Attachment 13 - Request for more information Attachment 14 - Risk Assessment Attachment 15 - Bunya Pine Risk Response ADDED Arborist Report as of 9.13.23 Resolution Presentation Appellant Presentation Late Correspondence as of 9.13.23 10.2* PUBLIC HEARING - COFFEY PARK SELF-STORAGE, EXEMPT PROJECT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3282 COFFEY LN - CUP21-101 BACKGROUND: Major Conditional Use Permit for the use of twenty-five off-site parking spaces in an existing parking lot at 3300 Coffey Lane for the development of a 2 story self-storage building with an overall building size of 69,832 sf gross. PRESENTED BY: Mike Wixon, City Planner City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map Attachment 4 - Project Description Attachment 5 - Architectural Plan Set Attachment 6 - Civil Plan Set and SWLID Report Attachment 7 - Landscape Plan Attachment 8 - Parking Easement Attachment 9 - CAP Checklist & CEQA Studies for Infill Exemption Resolution Exhibit A Presentation Late Correspondence as of 9.12.23 11. 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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