Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · October 26, 2023
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, October 26, 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
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 September 14, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
2.2 September 28, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Duane Dewitt commented about how to help Downtown Santa Rosa.
He also commented on the Paulin Creek Reserve and how it can
revitalize Downtown Santa Rosa.
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
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None.
7. CONSENT ITEMS
None.
8. REPORT ITEMS
None.
9. PUBLIC HEARINGS
9.1* PUBLIC HEARING - 7-ELEVEN SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR
OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 136
COLLEGE AVENUE - CUP22-052 (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 24,
2023)
BACKGROUND: 7-Eleven is requesting a Condition Use Permit for the
sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. The project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Supervising Planner
Ex Parte Disclosures:
Commissioner Sanders disclosed he spoke to people in the
neighborhood.
Vice Chair Duggan disclosed she watched the August 24, 2023
meeting video a couple times and took notes, reviewed the
materials and had a brief conversation with Denise Hill who wrote a
letter provided in the agenda packet.
Chair Weeks gave background information about the meeting on
August 24, 2023 and explained the item was continued due to a split
vote.
Planner Murray presented.
Applicant representatives made a presentation.
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Staff and Applicant representatives responded to Commissioner
inquiries.
Chair Weeks re-opened and closed the public hearing at 4:55 P.M.
A motion was made by Commissioner Carter, seconded by Commissioner
Peterson, to waive reading of the text and adopt:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2023-023 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT TO ALLOW 7-ELEVEN, AN EXISTING CONVENIENCE STORE AT
136 COLLEGE AVENUE, TO SELL BEER AND WINE FOR OFFSITE
CONSUMPTION - CITY FILE NO. CUP22-052
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 5 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Carter,
Commissioner Holton and Commissioner Peterson
No: 2 - Commissioner Cisco and Commissioner Sanders
10. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 5:17 P.M.
Approved on: January 9, 2024
s/Krystal Camp, Recording Secretary
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
OCTOBER 26, 2023
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 September 14, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: September 14, 2023 - Draft Minutes
2.2 September 28, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: September 28, 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 - 7-ELEVEN SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR
OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 136
COLLEGE AVENUE - CUP22-052 (CONTINUED FROM AUGUST 24,
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2023)
BACKGROUND: 7-Eleven is requesting a Condition Use Permit for the
sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. The project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Supervising Planner
Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location & Neighborhood Context Maps
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Site & Floor Plans
Attachment 5 - PCN Approval Letter
Attachment 6 - Police Correspondence and Reports
Attachment 7 - Prior Resolutions, Staff Reports and Comments
Attachment 8 - Council Resolution 27507
Attachment 9 - ZC Section 20-42.034, Alcoholic beverage sales
Attachment 10 - Public Correspondence
Resolution - Approval
Resolution - Denial
Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 10.25.23
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
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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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