Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 3, 2023
Minutes
Large Conference Room, 637
City of Santa Rosa 1st St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, August 3, 2023 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Murray called the meeting to order at 10:30
A.M.
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
3. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
3.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator Murray read aloud the Statement of
Purpose.
3.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Zoning Administrator Murray reported.
4. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
5. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
5.1 PUBLIC MEETING (CONTINUED FROM JULY 20, 2023): SONOMA
STRENGTH ACADEMY - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
1215 BRIGGS AVENUE - CITY FILE NO. CUP23-018
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a health/
fitness facility with extended business hours of operation at 1215
Briggs Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
Planner Hartman presented.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period at 10:40 A.M.
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Staff and Applicant representatives responded to Zoning
Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Murray approved item 5.1, Sonoma Strength
Academy, Resolution No. ZA-2023-040.
5.2 PUBLIC MEETING: NEW 3-FOOT-TALL WOOD FENCE, MINOR
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT - 229 W. 6TH STREET - CITY
FILE NO. LMA23-004
BACKGROUND: Minor Landmark Alteration Permit to allow a 3-foot-tall
wood fence at the front of the residence at 229 W. 6th Street. The
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
CITY PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
Due to a noticing error, this item will be continued and will be re-noticed for the
August 17, 2023 meeting.
Item 5.2 was continued to a date certain of August 17, 2023 due to
a noticing error.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period.
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6. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Murray adjourned the meeting at 10:47 A.M.
Approved on: November 2, 2023
S/Mark Kolarik
Agenda
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
AUGUST 3, 2023
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
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.
3. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
3.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
The Zoning Administrator is appointed by the Director of the Planning and
Economic Development Department and has the responsibility and
authority to conduct public meetings and hearings, and to act on
applications for minor or reduced review authority projects or entitlements
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(land use permits). A determination or decision by the Zoning Administrator
may be appealed to the appeal body, including the Design Review Board,
Cultural Heritage Board, Planning Commission, or City Council, as
applicable to the decision.
3.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
4. CONSENT ITEM(S)
5. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
5.1 PUBLIC MEETING (CONTINUED FROM JULY 20, 2023): SONOMA
STRENGTH ACADEMY - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
1215 BRIGGS AVENUE - CITY FILE NO. CUP23-018
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a health/
fitness facility with extended business hours of operation at 1215
Briggs Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Plan Set
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
5.2 PUBLIC MEETING: NEW 3-FOOT-TALL WOOD FENCE, MINOR
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT - 229 W. 6TH STREET - CITY
FILE NO. LMA23-004
BACKGROUND: Minor Landmark Alteration Permit to allow a 3-foot-tall
wood fence at the front of the residence at 229 W. 6th Street. The
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
CITY PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
Due to a noticing error, this item will be continued and will be re-noticed
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for the August 17, 2023 meeting.
6. ADJOURNMENT
In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Zoning Administrator 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 against individuals with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits,
facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City
program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Recording
Secretary at 707-543-3226 (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 the Zoning Administrator 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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