Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · September 28, 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 28, 2023 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 P.M.
Rollcall
Present 5 - Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Vicki Duggan, Commissioner
Jeffrey Holton, Commissioner Julian Peterson, and Commissioner
Terrence Sanders
Absent 2 - Commissioner Charles Carter, and Commissioner Patti Cisco
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Cliff Wigham made a comment in regards to the Roberts District
and issues with zoning.
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 ITEMS
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None.
8. REPORT ITEMS
8.1 REPORT - REQUEST TO PHASE ROSELAND VILLAGE
SUBDIVISION (TIERRA DE ROSAS) TENTATIVE MAP - 665 & 883
SEBASTOPOL ROAD
BACKGROUND: The project includes a request to phase the previously
approved Roseland Village Subdivision also known as Tierra de Rosas
Tentative Map which subdivides a 7.41-acre site into five lots to
accommodate 175 multi-family units, including 75 affordable units, a
civic building, marketplace, and a 1-acre public plaza. The project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PRESENTED BY: Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Supervising Planner Nicholson presented.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the public comment period at 4:45
A motion was made by Commissioner Holton, seconded by Vice Chair
Duggan, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-022 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING THE
REQUEST TO PHASE THE ROSELAND VILLAGE (TIERRA DE ROSAS)
SUBDIVISION LOCATED AT 665 AND 883 SEBASTOPOL ROAD -
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NUMBERS 125-111-037 AND 125-101-031
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Holton,
Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Sanders
Absent: 2 - Commissioner Carter and Commissioner Cisco
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 4:47 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-REVISED
SEPTEMBER 28, 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
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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
8.1 REPORT - REQUEST TO PHASE ROSELAND VILLAGE
SUBDIVISION (TIERRA DE ROSAS) TENTATIVE MAP - 665 & 883
SEBASTOPOL ROAD
BACKGROUND: The project includes a request to phase the previously
approved Roseland Village Subdivision also known as Tierra de Rosas
Tentative Map which subdivides a 7.41-acre site into five lots to
accommodate 175 multi-family units, including 75 affordable units, a
civic building, marketplace, and a 1-acre public plaza. The project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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PRESENTED BY: Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner
Attachments: Staff Report
ADDED Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form as of 9.27.23
Attachment 2 - Subdivision Phasing Request
Attachment 3 - Phasing Exhibit
Attachment 4 - Engineering Development Services Exhibit A dated Septem
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
REVISED Presentation as of 9.28.23 at 1:20 P.M.
Late Correspondence as of 9.27.23
Late Correspondence as of 9.28.23 at 1:20 P.M.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
None.
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.
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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
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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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