Planning Commission

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 MARCH 28, 2024 EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS. 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). THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT: 1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW; 2. VIA ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/84924548870, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 849 2454 8870; 3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND 4. VIA YOUTUBE 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 February 22, 2024 - Draft Minutes Attachments: February 22, 2024 - 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 4 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED MARCH 28, 2024 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) Vice Chair Election 5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS 6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS 7. CONSENT ITEMS None. 8. REPORT ITEMS None. 9. PUBLIC HEARINGS 9.1 PUBLIC HEARING - OAKMONT VILLAGE ASSOCIATION PLANNED DEVELOPMENT TEXT AMENDMENT TO MODIFY THE LANGUAGE OF THE EXISTING POLICY STATEMENT - REZ23-002 BACKGROUND: Oakmont Village Association (OVA) is requesting an amendment to the existing Policy Statement for Planned Development City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 4 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED MARCH 28, 2024 63-001, which includes most properties in Oakmont. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act. PRESENTED BY: Sheila Wolski, City Planner Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Application Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - General Plan Map of Area Attachment 4 - Public Correspondence Resolution Exhibit A Exhibit B Presentation Late Correspondence as of March 27, 2024 Late Correspondence as of March 27, 2024 9.2* REQUEST TO CONTINUE THE ITEM TO A DATE CERTAIN OF APRIL 11, 2024. PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER - AT 2715 GIFFEN AVENUE - FILE NO. CUP23-004 BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional Use Permit for the construction of an 80-foot-tall telecommunication tower with ground equipment and fencing. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PRESENTED BY: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 4 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED MARCH 28, 2024 Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Narrative Attachment 4 - Plan Set Attachment 5 - Biological Assessment Attachment 6 - EME Report Attachment 7 - Coverage Map Attachment 8 - Photo Simulations ADDED Attachment 9 - Alternative Site Analysis ADDED Attachment 10 - Applicant Presentation Resolution Exhibit A REVISED Presentation Public Correspondence received as of March 27, 2024 Late Correspondence as of March 27, 2024 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 543-4645 (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.