Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 8, 2024
Minutes
City Hall, Council Chamber
City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave
Santa Rosa, CA
Planning Commission
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, August 8, 2024 4:30 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.
Chair Weeks reported that item 11.2 will be continued and will be
heard before item 11.1.
Present 4 - Chair Karen Weeks, Commissioner Charles Carter, Commissioner
Aaron Pardo, and Commissioner Terrence Sanders
Absent 3 - Vice Chair Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Patti Cisco, and
Commissioner Julian Peterson
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
None.
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 July 25, 2024 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
Chair opened and closed public comment at 4:31 p.m.
4. PUBLIC COMMENTS
Chair Weeks opened Public Comment at 4:32 p.m.
Duane Dewitt spoke in regard to the Climate Action Subcommittee
meeting that was scheduled for August 7, 2024, commenting on the
need for trees in our community.
Chair Weeks closed Public Comment at 4:34 p.m.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
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Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
None.
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
Staff Susie Murray reported.
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
None.
8. PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. CONSENT ITEMS
None.
10. REPORT ITEMS
None.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
Chair Weeks reordered the agenda to have item 11.2 heard
before item 11.1.
11.1* PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
MODIFICATIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STONEBRIDGE
SUBDIVISION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PC-2022-035) AT 2220
FULTON ROAD; FILE NO. CUP24-005
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to modify the Development Plan of
the Stonebridge Subdivision allowing reduced setbacks on 21 parcels
to accommodate a single-story floor plan. The Subdivision was
approved by the Planning Commission in December 2022, and was
found in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. No
additional environmental review is necessary.
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission
approve a modification to the Conditional Use Permit for the small lot
subdivision to allow reduced setbacks to 21 lots, 20 of which will
accommodate a single-story floor plan and one for unique lot
constraints for the Stonebridge Subdivision at 2220 Fulton Road,
Assessor’s Parcel Number 034-030-103.
Ex Parte Disclosures: None.
Project Planner Janusek presented.
Applicant representatives made a presentation.
Chair Weeks opened and closed the public comment at .
Staff and the Applicant representatives responded to Commissioner
questions.
Commissioners provided comments and feedback.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sanders, seconded by
Commissioner Carter, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended:
RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-012 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING
FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A MODIFICATION TO
THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT, ALLOWING
REDUCTIONS TO SETBACKS ON 21 PARCELS WITHIN THE
STONEBRIDGE SUBDIVISION, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2220
FULTON ROAD; FILE NUMBER CUP24-005.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Pardo and
Commissioner Sanders
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Cisco and Commissioner
Peterson
11.2* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINSTRATOR’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
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THE CLUB AT FLAMINGO - GLOBAL COURT AT 2777 4TH STREET,
FILE NO. CUP23-066
BACKGROUND: Appeal of the Zoning Administrator (ZA) decision
approving a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued
operation of a Sport and Active Recreation Facility, expanding the use
of tennis courts to multi-use sport courts. The project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by
resolution, deny the Appeal and approve a Minor Conditional Use
Permit for the Club at Flamingo - Global Court to allow the continued
operation of a Sport and Active Recreation Facility, including multi-use
sport courts for the property located at 2777 4th Street.
Chair Weeks advised that Staff requested to have the item
continued to a date certain of August 22, 2024.
A motion was made by Commissioner Sanders, seconded by
Commissioner Pardo, to continue the item to a date certain of August 22,
2024.
The motion carried by the following vote:
Yes: 4 - Chair Weeks, Commissioner Carter, Commissioner Pardo and
Commissioner Sanders
Absent: 3 - Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Cisco and Commissioner
Peterson
12. ADJOURNMENT
Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 4:59 p.m.
Approved on: August 22, 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-REVISED
AUGUST 8, 2024
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:
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"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
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4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
IN THE EVENT A PLANNING COMMISSIONER PARTICIPATES
REMOTELY BASED ON JUST CAUSE OR
EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES PURSUANT TO AB 2449,
THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC
COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.
4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)
To consider and take action on any request from a Board Member to
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participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency
Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54953(f)).
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
3.1 July 25, 2024 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: July 25, 2024 - Draft Minutes
4. 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.
5. COMMISSION BUSINESS
5.1 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.
5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
None.
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS
8. PRESENTATIONS
None.
9. CONSENT ITEMS
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None.
10. REPORT ITEMS
None.
11. PUBLIC HEARINGS
11.1* PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
MODIFICATIONS TO THE PREVIOUSLY APPROVED STONEBRIDGE
SUBDIVISION CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT (PC-2022-035) AT 2220
FULTON ROAD; FILE NO. CUP24-005
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to modify the Development Plan of
the Stonebridge Subdivision allowing reduced setbacks on 21 parcels
to accommodate a single-story floor plan. The Subdivision was
approved by the Planning Commission in December 2022, and was
found in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act. No
additional environmental review is necessary.
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission
approve a modification to the Conditional Use Permit for the small lot
subdivision to allow reduced setbacks to 21 lots, 20 of which will
accommodate a single-story floor plan and one for unique lot
constraints for the Stonebridge Subdivision at 2220 Fulton Road,
Assessor’s Parcel Number 034-030-103.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location and Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Setback Reduction Exhibit
Attachment 5 - December 8, 2022, PC Resoltuions, Staff Report, and Mee
Attachment 6 - IS-MND with MMRP, adopted by Planning Commission Ma
Attachment 7 - October 25, 2022 DAC Report
Resolution
Presentation
ADDED - Applicant Presentation
ADDED - Public Correspondence received as of August 8, 2024
UPDATED - Public Correspondence received as of August 8, 2024
Late Correspondence as of August 7, 2024
Late Correspondence as of August 8, 2024
11.2* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINSTRATOR’S
DECISION TO APPROVE A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR
THE CLUB AT FLAMINGO - GLOBAL COURT AT 2777 4TH STREET,
FILE NO. CUP23-066
BACKGROUND: Appeal of the Zoning Administrator (ZA) decision
approving a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the continued
operation of a Sport and Active Recreation Facility, expanding the use
of tennis courts to multi-use sport courts. The project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by
resolution, deny the Appeal and approve a Minor Conditional Use
Permit for the Club at Flamingo - Global Court to allow the continued
operation of a Sport and Active Recreation Facility, including multi-use
sport courts for the property located at 2777 4th Street.
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Attachments: Staff Report
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - General Plan Map
Attachment 4 - Project Narrative
Attachment 5 - JMC Lighting, LLC Letter
Attachment 6 - Zoning Administrator Resolution
Attachment 7 - Appeal Application
Attachment 8 - Health Club Permit History
Attachment 9 - Public Correspondence
Attachment 10 - Sound Survey Report
Attachment 11 - Chapter 17-16 Noise Ordinance
Resolution
Presentation
ADDED - Public Correspondence received as of August 7, 2024
Late Correspondence as of August 7, 2024
12. 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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