Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · December 7, 2023
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, December 7, 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 16, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator Toomians 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 - FENCE WITHIN SIDE CORNER SETBACK - 4740
BADGER RD - FILE NO. CUP23-042
BACKGROUND: The project proposes to construct a 6-foot-tall wood
fence within 15-foot side-corner setback. The project has been found in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and qualifies
for a categorical exemption.
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PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
Planner Hartman presented.
Applicant responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Toomians opened and closed the public
comment period at 10:38 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED ITEM WITH ADDED
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR ITEM 6.1, FENCE WITHIN SIDE CORNER
SETBACK - 4740 BADGER RD, RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-057, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
6-FOOT-TALL WOOD FENCE LOCATED IN THE 15-FOOT SIDE-CORNER
SETBACK, LOCATED AT 4740 BADGER ROAD, SANTA ROSA, APN:
183-070-062, FILE NO. CUP23-042
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD BANK -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2351 CIRCADIAN WAY - CUP23-056
BACKGROUND: Food for Thought is requesting a Minor Conditional
Use Permit to operate a warehouse and distribution land use to
distribute medically tailored groceries and meals to individuals in
Sonoma County with serious medical conditions. The operation would
consist of performing administrative work, sorting and organizing food,
and preparing meals for distribution. The ooperation has been found in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and qualifies
for a categorical exemption.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
Planner McKay presented.
Applicant and Planner responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator opened and closed the public comment period
at 10:46 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED FOOD
FOR THOUGHT FOOD BANK CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2351
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CIRCADIAN WAY - CUP23-056, RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-058, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
WAREHOUSING AND DISTRIBUTION FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
2351 CIRCADIAN WAY SANTA ROSA, APN: 035-133-009, FILE NO.
CUP23-056
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Toomians adjourned the meeting at 10:47 a.m.
Approved on: January 18, 2024
S/ Mark Kolarik,
Recording Secretary
Agenda
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
DECEMBER 7, 2023
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 November 16, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: November 16, 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
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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 - FENCE WITHIN SIDE CORNER SETBACK - 4740
BADGER RD - FILE NO. CUP23-042
BACKGROUND: The project proposes to construct a 6-foot-tall wood
fence within 15-foot side-corner setback. The project has been found in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and qualifies
for a categorical exemption.
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Site Plan
Attachment 4 - Floor Plan
Attachment 5 - Existing Fence Elevations
Attachment 6 - Proposed Fence Elevation
Public Comments
Staff Presentation
Resolution
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD BANK -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2351 CIRCADIAN WAY - CUP23-056
BACKGROUND: Food for Thought is requesting a Minor Conditional
Use Permit to operate a warehouse and distribution land use to
distribute medically tailored groceries and meals to individuals in
Sonoma County with serious medical conditions. The operation would
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consist of performing administrative work, sorting and organizing food,
and preparing meals for distribution. The ooperation has been found in
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and qualifies
for a categorical exemption.
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Plans
Attachment 3 - EDS Exhibit A
Attachment 4 - Draft Traffic Impact Study
Resolutions
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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