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Regular Meeting

Santa Rosa, CA · August 22, 2024

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City Hall, Council Chamber City of Santa Rosa 100 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa, CA Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Thursday, August 22, 2024 4:30 PM 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Weeks called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m. Present 6 - Chair Karen Weeks, Vice Chair Vicki Duggan, Commissioner Patti Cisco, Commissioner Aaron Pardo, Commissioner Julian Peterson, and Commissioner Terrence Sanders Absent 1 - Commissioner Charles Carter 2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED) None. 3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 3.1 August 8, 2024 - Draft Minutes Approve as submitted. Chair Weeks 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 commented on the Santa Rosa Plain Vernal Plan and other Community Development Commission public listening meeting from July 7, 2011. He also commented on bringing Rose-E over to Roseland. Chair Weeks closed Public Comment at 4:36 p.m. 5. COMMISSION BUSINESS 5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE Chair Weeks read aloud the Statement of Purpose. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2024 5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS None. 5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS) None. 6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS None. 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 11.3 before item 11.2. 11.1* PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TENTATIVE MAP FOR ACACIA VILLAGE - AT 746 ACACIA LANE - FILE NO. PRJ24-006 (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING.) BACKGROUND: Acacia Village is a proposal to develop approximately 2.5-acre property with 25 detached dwelling units, three of which will be designated for low-income owners. The Project entitlements include a Conditional Use Permit for a small lot subdivision and a Tentative Map to subdivide the property into 25 individual lots and common space. The project has also been granted a Density Bonus to allow a five-unit increase over the allowable density in accordance with State Law. The City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2024 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 two resolutions, approve a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Map for Acacia Village, a 25-unit housing development, located at 746 Acacia Lane. Chair Weeks advised of the continuance. 11.2* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’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). PRESENTED BY: Monet Sheikhali, Senior Planner 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. Ex Parte Disclosures: None. Project Planner Sheikhali presented. Appellant representatives made a presentation. Appellant representatives responded to Commissioner inquiries. Applicant representatives made a presentation. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2024 Chair Weeks opened the Public Hearing at 5:35 p.m. Mike Arnold spoke in opposition of the project. Catherine Arnold spoke in opposition of the project. Nicholas Allen spoke in opposition of the project. Tom Skinner spoke in support of the project. Chair Weeks closed the Public Hearing at 5:48 p.m. Staff responded to Commissioner inquires. Commissioners provided comments and feedback. A motion was made by Vice Chair Duggan, seconded by Commissioner Sanders, to waive reading of the text and adopt: RESOLUTION NO. PC-2024-014 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA DENYING AN APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’S DECISION TO APPROVE A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT THAT WILL ALLOW THE CONTINUED OPERATION OF A SPORT AND ACTIVE RECREATION FACILITY, AND EXPAND THE USE OF TENNIS COURTS FOR MULTI-USE SPORT COURTS, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2777 4TH STREET SANTA ROSA, APN: 181-180-005, FILE NO. CUP23-066. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Cisco, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Sanders Absent: 1 - Commissioner Carter 11.3* PUBLIC HEARING - FISTOR DR (4301 & 4500), Exempt Project - MAP MODIFICATION - 4301 & 4500 FISTOR DR - MOD24-001 BACKGROUND: Request to modify Final Map building setback line. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 Planning Commission Regular Meeting Minutes - Final August 22, 2024 resolution, approve the modification of the Fistor Subdivision Final Map recorded September 15, 1975, to modify building setback lines consistent with the Scenic Road Combining District (-SR) for Brush Creek Road. Ex Parte Disclosures: None. Project Planner Wolski presented. Chair Weeks opened and closed the Public Hearing at 4:46 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-2024-013 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AND DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A MODIFICATION OF THE FISTOR SUBDIVISION FINAL MAP FOR LOTS 1 AND 45, ALSO REFERRED TO AS 4301 AND 4500 FISTOR DRIVE, APNS 182-090-001, 182-090-045; FILE NUMBER MOD24-001. The motion carried by the following vote: Yes: 6 - Chair Weeks, Vice Chair Duggan, Commissioner Cisco, Commissioner Pardo, Commissioner Peterson and Commissioner Sanders Absent: 1 - Commissioner Carter 12. ADJOURNMENT Chair Weeks adjourned the meeting at 6:04 p.m. Approved on: September 12, 2024 /s/ Madeline Brown, 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 22, 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: 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 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) City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED AUGUST 22, 2024 To consider and take action on any request from a Board Member to 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 August 8, 2024 - Draft Minutes Attachments: August 8, 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED AUGUST 22, 2024 9. CONSENT ITEMS None. 10. REPORT ITEMS None. 11. PUBLIC HEARINGS 11.1* PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND TENTATIVE MAP FOR ACACIA VILLAGE - AT 746 ACACIA LANE - FILE NO. PRJ24-006 (THIS ITEM HAS BEEN CONTINUED TO THE SEPTEMBER 12, 2024 REGULAR MEETING.) BACKGROUND: Acacia Village is a proposal to develop approximately 2.5-acre property with 25 detached dwelling units, three of which will be designated for low-income owners. The Project entitlements include a Conditional Use Permit for a small lot subdivision and a Tentative Map to subdivide the property into 25 individual lots and common space. The project has also been granted a Density Bonus to allow a five-unit increase over the allowable density in accordance with State Law. 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 two resolutions, approve a Conditional Use Permit and Tentative Map for Acacia Village, a 25-unit housing development, located at 746 Acacia Lane. 11.2* PUBLIC HEARING - APPEAL OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR’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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED AUGUST 22, 2024 California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PRESENTED BY: Monet Sheikhali, Senior Planner 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. 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 ADDED - Late Public Correspondence received as of August 22 2024 ADDED - Memorandum Response Late Correspondence received as of August 22, 2024 Additional Late Correspondence received as of August 22 2024 11.3* PUBLIC HEARING - FISTOR DR (4301 & 4500), Exempt Project - MAP MODIFICATION - 4301 & 4500 FISTOR DR - MOD24-001 BACKGROUND: Request to modify Final Map building setback line. RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 5 Planning Commission - FINAL-REVISED AUGUST 22, 2024 resolution, approve the modification of the Fistor Subdivision Final Map recorded September 15, 1975, to modify building setback lines consistent with the Scenic Road Combining District (-SR) for Brush Creek Road. Attachments: Staff Report Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Scenic Road Combining District Zoning Code Section 20-2 Attachment 4 - DAC Report Attachment 5 - Public Correspondence Attachment 6 - Fistor Subdivision Final Map 1975 Resolution Exhibit A Presentation 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 543-4645 (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.

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