Planning Commission
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 22, 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 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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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)
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to
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Economic Development Department, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
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