Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · November 16, 2023
Minutes
Large Conference Room, 637
City of Santa Rosa 1st St Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, November 16, 2023 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Toomians called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 November 2, 2023 Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
None.
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator Toomians read the Statement of Purpose
aloud.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - TIPSY TACO CANTINA - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 505
MENDOCINO AVE - CUP23-034
BACKGROUND: Propose extended hours Friday through Sunday to 2:00 AM for
night club. The project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
City of Santa Rosa
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Zoning Administrator Toomians continued item 6.1, Tipsy Taco
Cantina, Resolution No. ZA-2023-053, to a date uncertain.
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DISH ANTENNAS - PLANNING PROJECT - 2899 DOWD DR
- PRJ23-015
BACKGROUND: Install (3) proposed FRB screen (1 per sector), install (6)
proposed antennas (2 per sector), Install proposed jumpers, install (12) proposed
RRu's (4 per sector). install (1) proposed Nema 3 Telco-Fiber box, Install (1) GPS
Unit, screened by a fence, install (1) proposed 7'x7' concrete pad with H-Frame,
install (1) cable ladder tray or cable tray, install (1) BBU in Cabinet. The project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Planner Bisla presented.
Staff responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at 10:39 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-054, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR
DESIGN REVIEW TO INSTALL THREE NEW ROOFTOP ANTENNAS AND
SIX REMOTE RADIO HEADS SCREENED BY RADOMES WITH A GROUND
LEVEL EQUIPMENT CABINET SCREENED BY A SIX-FOOT FENCE FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2899 DOWD DRIVE SANTA ROSA, APN:
043-134-030, FILE NO. PRJ23-015 (DR23-029 AND CUP23-047)
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR VARIANCE - ZONING CODE VARIANCE - 2113
TERRACE WAY - ZV23-001
BACKGROUND: Minor variance requested for an as-built addition to an existing
SFD. The addition was built flush with the existing house and sits 4.1’-4.5' from the
side property line and is not compliant with code. Variance to allow legalization of
the addition as built. The project is categorically exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski, City Planner
Planner Wolski presented.
Zoning Administrator Toomians opened and closed public comment at 10:49 a.m.
City of Santa Rosa
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-055, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A ZONING VARIANCE APPLICATION FOR A 146
SQUARE-FOOT EXISTING ADDITION TO A PRIMARY HOME, FLUSH WITH
THE EXISTING SIDE SETBACK OF THE PERMITTED PRIMARY HOME, AT A
SIDE SETBACK OF 4.1-4.5 FEET AT 2113 TERRACE WAY, SANTA ROSA,
APN 181-540-036
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - CHERRY RANCH SUBDIVISION - DESIGN REVIEW - 930
FRESNO AVE - DR23-027
BACKGROUND: Minor alteration to approved minor design review approval
DR20-060 (Resolution ZA-2022-048). Proposed minor alterations in order to
accommodate desired mix of units that will allow for the project to be constructed
quickly and continuously. Proposed alternative architecture to the approved duet
plan, including the addition of a single family detached plan to 22 lots. The project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
Planner McKay presented.
Applicant representatives responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at 11:00 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-056, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR MODIFICATIONS TO
CHERRY RANCH ARCHITECTURE AND SITE LAYOUT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 930 Fresno Avenue, SANTA ROSA, APN:
035-101-004, FILE NO. DR23-027
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Toomians adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
Approved on: 12/7/2023
S/MARK KOLARIK, Recording Secretary
Agenda
Conference Room, 100 Santa
City of Santa Rosa Rosa Ave., Rm 7, Santa
Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
NOVEMBER 16, 2023
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 November 2, 2023 Draft Minutes
Attachments: November 2, 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
City of Santa Rosa
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authority to conduct public meetings and hearings, and to act on
applications for minor or reduced review authority projects or entitlements
(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 - TIPSY TACO CANTINA - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 505 MENDOCINO AVE - CUP23-034
BACKGROUND: Propose extended hours Friday through Sunday to
2:00 AM for night club. The project is categorically exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Floor Plan
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Tipsy Taco Sound Management Plan
Resolution
Presentation
Public Correspondence
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DISH ANTENNAS - PLANNING PROJECT - 2899
DOWD DR - PRJ23-015
BACKGROUND: Install (3) proposed FRB screen (1 per sector), install
(6) proposed antennas (2 per sector), Install proposed jumpers, install
(12) proposed RRu's (4 per sector). install (1) proposed Nema 3
Telco-Fiber box, Install (1) GPS Unit, screened by a fence, install (1)
proposed 7'x7' concrete pad with H-Frame, install (1) cable ladder tray
or cable tray, install (1) BBU in Cabinet. The project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
City of Santa Rosa
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Zoning Administrator - FINAL NOVEMBER 16, 2023
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Plans
Attachment 2 - Color Photosims
Attachment 3 - Electromagnetic Energy Report
Resolution
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR VARIANCE - ZONING CODE VARIANCE -
2113 TERRACE WAY - ZV23-001
BACKGROUND: Minor variance requested for an as-built addition to an
existing SFD. The addition was built flush with the existing house and
sits 4.1’-4.5' from the side property line and is not compliant with code.
Variance to allow legalization of the addition as built. The project is
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sheila Wolski, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Photos Unpermitted Addition 2113 Terrace
Attachment 2 - Plans
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Reduced Side Setbacks in Vicinity
Resolution
Presentation
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - CHERRY RANCH SUBDIVISION - DESIGN
REVIEW - 930 FRESNO AVE - DR23-027
BACKGROUND: Minor alteration to approved minor design review
approval DR20-060 (Resolution ZA-2022-048). Proposed minor
alterations in order to accommodate desired mix of units that will allow
for the project to be constructed quickly and continuously. Proposed
alternative architecture to the approved duet plan, including the addition
of a single family detached plan to 22 lots. The project is categorically
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Approved Landscape Plans
Attachment 2 - Cherry Ranch Arch Plans, Elevations, Materials - 10-18-23
Attachment 3 - Disclosure Form-PLAN
Attachment 4 - Site Plan Cherry Ranch modifications
Resolution
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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