Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · October 5, 2023
Minutes
Large Conference Room, 637
City of Santa Rosa 1st St. Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, October 5, 2023 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:56 a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 September 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes
September 7, 2023 Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator McKay read aloud the Statement of Purpose.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - JM & IC LLC - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 3075 COFFEY
LN, SUITE B - CUP23-013
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis commercial
cultivation (Type 4) within a 3,033 sf of an existing building, Suite B. The project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Planner Hartman presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened and closed the public comment
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period at 11:04 a.m.
Zoning Administrator McKay approved Item 6.1, JM & IC LLC, Resolution
No. ZA-2023-048.
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DISH WIRELESS COLLOCATION OF EQUIPMENT -
DESIGN REVIEW - 4900 HWY 12 - DR23-001
BACKGROUND: Collocation (addition) of three new antennas and six remote radio
units (RRUs) on an existing telecommunications tower, disguised as a pine tree;
and, a 35-square-foot expansion of the existing fenced equipment enclosure
installation to accommodate new associated ground equipment, with two access
gates. The total height of the tower will increase 10-feet, with a total height of
99-feet. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Planner Candelario presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened and closed the public comment
period at 11:11 a.m.
Staff responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator McKay approved Item 6.2, Dish Wireless
Collocation of Equipment, Resolution No. ZA-2023-049.
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - BURGER KING EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS - DESIGN
REVIEW - 741 STONY POINT RD - DR23-006
BACKGROUND: Existing modifications to an existing Burger King and adding a
second drive thru lane to the existing single drive thru. The project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla
Planner Bisla presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened the public comment period at 11:20
a.m.
Zoning Administrator McKay closed the public comment period at 11:22
a.m.
Applicant representatives responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
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Zoning Administrator McKay approved Item 6.3, Burger King Exterior
Modifications, Resolution No. ZA-2023-050.
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - WINDOW MODIFICATIONS - LANDMARK ALTERATION -
642 OAK ST - LMA23-002
BACKGROUND: Exterior changes to existing structure to include two (2) windows
in the east side to be removed and infilled with matching siding to the existing, and
replacement of doors and windows. Material proposed are fiberglass for the
windows and door and siding to be redwood or cedar. The project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla
Planner Bisla presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened and closed the public comment
period at 11:28 a.m.
Zoning Administrator McKay approved Item 6.4, Window Modifications,
Resolution No. ZA-2023-047.
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator McKay adjourned the meeting at 11:31 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
OCTOBER 5, 2023
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 September 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: September 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes
3. 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.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 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.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - JM & IC LLC - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT -
3075 COFFEY LN, SUITE B - CUP23-013
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a cannabis
commercial cultivation (Type 4) within a 3,033 sf of an existing building,
Suite B. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Narrative
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
Resolution
EDS Exhibit A
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DISH WIRELESS COLLOCATION OF
EQUIPMENT - DESIGN REVIEW - 4900 HWY 12 - DR23-001
BACKGROUND: Collocation (addition) of three new antennas and six
remote radio units (RRUs) on an existing telecommunications tower,
disguised as a pine tree; and, a 35-square-foot expansion of the
existing fenced equipment enclosure installation to accommodate new
associated ground equipment, with two access gates. The total height
of the tower will increase 10-feet, with a total height of 99-feet. The
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
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Zoning Administrator - FINAL OCTOBER 5, 2023
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Plans
Attachment 2 - Photo Simulations
Resolution
Resolution - Exhibit A
Presentation
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - BURGER KING EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS -
DESIGN REVIEW - 741 STONY POINT RD - DR23-006
BACKGROUND: Existing modifications to an existing Burger King and
adding a second drive thru lane to the existing single drive thru. The
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality
Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Plans
Attachment 2 - Site Plan
Resolution
Presentation
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - WINDOW MODIFICATIONS - LANDMARK
ALTERATION - 642 OAK ST - LMA23-002
BACKGROUND: Exterior changes to existing structure to include two
(2) windows in the east side to be removed and infilled with matching
siding to the existing, and replacement of doors and windows. Material
proposed are fiberglass for the windows and door and siding to be
redwood or cedar. The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Application Forms
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
Resolution
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of 10.05.23
7. 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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