Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 17, 2023
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, August 17, 2023 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Murray called the meeting to order at 10:32
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 - MOBILE FOOD VENDING - MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 440 DUTTON - CUP21-066
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of
a mobile food vendor in an existing parking lot. The project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
Project Planner McKay presented.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
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comment period at 10:43 a.m.
Staff responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Murray approved item 5.1, Mobile Food
Vending, 440 Dutton Ave, Resolution ZA-2023-043, with added
conditions of approval.
5.2 PUBLIC MEETING - NEW 3-FOOT-TALL WOOD FENCE - MINOR
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT - 229 W. 6TH STREET -
LMA23-004
BACKGROUND: Minor Landmark Alteration Permit to allow a 3-foot-tall
wood fence at the front of the residence, located at 229 W. 6th Street.
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
Project Planner Hartman presented.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period at 10:58 a.m.
Staff and Applicant responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Murray approved item 5.2, 3-Foot Tall Fence,
229 W 6th Street, Resolution ZA-2023-044, with added conditions
of approval.
5.3 PUBLIC MEETING - 3019 SANTA ROSA LLC - MINOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 3019 SANTA ROSA AVENUE - CUP23-027
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for RV,
motorhome and boat sales and vehicle sales and rentals. Also, to
convert the existing garage to office space and storage space, located
at 3019 Santa Rosa Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
Project Planner Hartman presented.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period at 11:04 a.m.
Staff and Applicants responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Murray approved item 5.3, Vehicle Sales and
Garage Conversion, Resolution ZA-2023-041, with added advisory
conditions of approval.
5.4 PUBLIC MEETING - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FENCE HEIGHT -
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2315 CREEKSIDE ROAD -
CUP22-071
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for additional
height (totaling 9 feet) for the right (southwest) side yard wood fence,
located at 2315 Creekside Road. The project is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
This application has been withdrawn and will not appear on a future
agenda.
Planner Hartman reported that application has been withdrawn.
Staff responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Public Comment was opened and closed at 11:10 a.m.
6. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Murray adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.m.
Approved on: November 2, 2023
S/Mark Kolarik
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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 17, 2023
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE CONFERENCE ROOM (FIRST
FLOOR) LOCATED AT 637 FIRST STREET, SANTA ROSA (IT IS
RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED), OR VIA
ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/82874727915, OR BY DIALING
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 828 7472 7915.
PUBLIC COMMENT MAY BE MADE LIVE DURING THE MEETING VIA
ZOOM, PHONE OR IN-PERSON FROM THE CONFERENCE ROOM.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION RELATED TO MEETING PARTICIPATION IS
AVAILABLE AT HTTPS://SRCITY.ORG/ZONINGADMIN
THE MEETING WILL BE LIVE-STREAMED AT
HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA
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 - MOBILE FOOD VENDING - MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 440 DUTTON - CUP21-066
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of
a mobile food vendor in an existing parking lot. The project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
Attachments: Site Plan
Resolution
5.2 PUBLIC MEETING - NEW 3-FOOT-TALL WOOD FENCE - MINOR
LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT - 229 W. 6TH STREET -
LMA23-004
BACKGROUND: Minor Landmark Alteration Permit to allow a 3-foot-tall
wood fence at the front of the residence, located at 229 W. 6th Street.
The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Site Plan
Resolution
Presentation
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5.3 PUBLIC MEETING - 3019 SANTA ROSA LLC - MINOR CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 3019 SANTA ROSA AVENUE - CUP23-027
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for RV,
motorhome and boat sales and vehicle sales and rentals. Also, to
convert the existing garage to office space and storage space, located
at 3019 Santa Rosa Avenue. The project is categorically exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Existing Garage Elevation Photos
Attachment 3 - Site Plan
Attachment 4 - ZA_RES_CUP20-051
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
5.4 PUBLIC MEETING - REQUEST FOR ADDITIONAL FENCE HEIGHT -
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2315 CREEKSIDE ROAD -
CUP22-071
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow for additional
height (totaling 9 feet) for the right (southwest) side yard wood fence,
located at 2315 Creekside Road. The project is categorically exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
This application has been withdrawn and will not appear on a future
agenda.
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.
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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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