Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · December 21, 2023
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, December 21, 2023 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Murray called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 November 16, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Minutes were previously approved on December 7, 2023.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Public comment was opened at 10:31 a.m.
David Zedrick spoke against the proposed Outdoor Storage and
Commissary Kitchen, CUP23-036
Cliff Wiggum spoke against the proposed Outdoor Storage and
Commissary Kitchen, CUP23-036
Public comment was closed at 10:39 a.m.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator Murray read aloud the Statement of
Purpose.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
Zoning Administrator Murray reported.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
Zoning Administrator Murray clarified Zoning Code Section
20-36-070(A)(1).
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5.1 ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION 23-001 - SECTION 20-36.070(A)
(1)
BACKGROUND: The Zoning Administrator will consider (clarify) a
Zoning Interpretation concerning the level of Conditional Use Permit,
minor or major, required for parking located offsite in the vicinity of the
parcel served. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Zoning Administrator Murray clarified Zoning Code Section
20-36-070(A)(1).
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - NEW ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK AND
CANOPY - DESIGN REVIEW - 3965 OCCIDENTAL RD - DR23-032
BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review to install a new 8,000-gallon,
aboveground fuel storage tank, new fuel dispensing piping equipment
and dispenser units, upgrade the electrical system, and install a new
tank monitor unit. The proposed project proposes constructing a new
26' x 37' steel framed canopy over the fueling area. The canopy height
is 19'-6" to the top of the canopy fascia. The project will remove and
dispose of the existing 5,000-gallon underground fuel storage tank and
remove and dispose of all associated fuel dispensing facilities,
structures, piping, electrical conduits, equipment, fitting, and amenities.
This project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Planner Sheikhali presented.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period at 10:47 a.m.
Applicant and Planner responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY APPROVED WITH ADDED
CONDITIONS RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-064, ENTITLED:
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RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW STEEL FRAME
CANOPY AND ABOVEGROUND FUEL STORAGE TANK FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3965 OCCIDENTAL ROAD SANTA ROSA, APN:
035-062-003, FILE NO. DR23-032
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - PORTABLE MRI TRAILER AND PAD - DESIGN
REVIEW - 2285 CHALLENGER WAY - DR23-034
BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review for a new portable MRI trailer on
a concrete pad in the parking lot for the VA clinic. A total of 8 parking
stalls will be covered without the need for parking replacement, as the
site already has more than the required parking spaces for the existing
clinic. This project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality
Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Planner Sheikhali and Applicant presented.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened the public comment period at
10:53 a.m.
Zoning Administrator Murray closed the public comment period at
10:54 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY APPROVED WITH CONDITIONS
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-065, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A PORTABLE MRI
TRAILER ON A CONCRETE PAD IN THE PARKING LOT FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2285 CHALLENGER WAY, SANTA ROSA, APN:
035-112-039, FILE NO. DR23-034
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - OUTDOOR STORAGE AND COMMISSARY
KITCHEN, OPEN DURING TRANSITIONAL HOURS - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 100 SEBASTOPOL ROAD - CUP23-036
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit application for outdoor
storage for mobile food vendors and an indoor food preparation and
storage area. The hours of operation are from 8am - 10pm. This project
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is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
Planner Hartman requested this item be continued to a date
uncertain.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY CONTINUED ITEM TO A DATE
UNCERTAIN.
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - MEDIC AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1269 CORPORATE CENTER PKWY,
#A - CUP23-057
BACKGROUND: The proposed facility will be the headquarters for
Medic Ambulance's Sonoma County Division and will occupy an existing
building suite. Crews will use this facility to pick up their ambulances for
work shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ambulances will be stored
and parked inside the warehouse. Sirens will only be used when crews
check out the ambulance to test and ensure they are working prior to
departure. While there will be on-site offices, this site will not be a
deployment center for ambulances to respond to calls with lights and
sirens and will not contain a dispatch center. This project is exempt from
the California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Planner Toomians presented.
Planner responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Public comment was opened and closed at 11:10 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION ZA-2023-060, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
MEDIC AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC, A PUBLIC SAFETY USE, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1269A CORPORATE CENTER PARKWAY,
SANTA ROSA, APN: 035-133-025, FILE NO. CUP23-057
6.5 PUBLIC MEETING - GARAGE WITH ADU - LANDMARK ALTERATION
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- 628 WHEELER ST - LMA23-007
BACKGROUND: Demolish an existing detached garage and replace
with new detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit above,
located toward the rear of the lot. This project is exempt from the
California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Planner Toomians presented.
Applicant presented.
Applicant responded to Zoning Administrator inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period at 11:16 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY APPROVED AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-061, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT TO
ALLOW THE REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING DETACHED GARAGE AND THE
CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW DETACHED GARAGE AND ACCESSORY
DWELLING UNIT ABOVE, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 628
WHEELER STREET SANTA ROSA, APN: 009-262-007, FILE NO. LMA23-007
6.6 PUBLIC MEETING - LIVE/WORK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 405
CHINN ST - CUP23-040
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit application that
proposes to convert existing office suites to a single residential unit and
maintain one office suite to be used for an Office - Professional land
use in a live/workspace. This project is exempt from the California
Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Planner McKay presented.
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Applicant team presented.
Planner and Applicant responded to Zoning Administrator's
inquiries.
Public comment period was opened at 11:27 a.m.
Art Alexander spoke neither for nor against, but to ask the Zoning
Administrator a question to clarify what they had said.
Public comment period was closed at 11:29 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION ZA-2023-062, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
LIVE/WORK LAND USE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 405 CHINN
STREET, SANTA ROSA, APN: 009-101-004, FILE NO. CUP23-040
6.7 PUBLIC MEETING - MOBILE FOOD VENDING - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 3011 SANTA ROSA AVENUE - CUP23-046
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit application that
proposes to operate a mobile food vending land use from 11am -
7:30pm daily. This project is exempt from the California Environmentally
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Planner McKay presented.
Applicant team presented.
Planner and Applicant team responded to Zoning Administrator
inquiries.
Zoning Administrator Murray opened and closed the public
comment period at 11:41 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MURRAY APPROVED WITH ADDED
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CONDITIONS RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2023-063, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE
OPERATION
OF A MOBILE FOOD VENDING LAND USE AT THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3011
SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, APN: 125-121-027
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Murray adjourned the meeting at 11:42 a.m.
Approved on: January 18, 2024
S/ Mark Kolarik,
Recording Secretary
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
DECEMBER 21, 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)
5.1 ZONING CODE INTERPRETATION 23-001 - SECTION 20-36.070(A)
(1)
BACKGROUND: The Zoning Administrator will consider (clarify) a
Zoning Interpretation concerning the level of Conditional Use Permit,
minor or major, required for parking located offsite in the vicinity of the
parcel served. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
Attachments: Zoning Code Interpretation
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - NEW ABOVE GROUND STORAGE TANK AND
CANOPY - DESIGN REVIEW - 3965 OCCIDENTAL RD - DR23-032
BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review to install a new 8,000-gallon,
aboveground fuel storage tank, new fuel dispensing piping equipment
and dispenser units, upgrade the electrical system, and install a new
tank monitor unit. The proposed project proposes constructing a new
26' x 37' steel framed canopy over the fueling area. The canopy height
is 19'-6" to the top of the canopy fascia. The project will remove and
dispose of the existing 5,000-gallon underground fuel storage tank and
remove and dispose of all associated fuel dispensing facilities,
structures, piping, electrical conduits, equipment, fitting, and amenities.
This project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Site Plan
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - PORTABLE MRI TRAILER AND PAD - DESIGN
REVIEW - 2285 CHALLENGER WAY - DR23-034
BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review for a new portable MRI trailer on
a concrete pad in the parking lot for the VA clinic. A total of 8 parking
stalls will be covered without the need for parking replacement, as the
site already has more than the required parking spaces for the existing
clinic. This project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality
Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Site Plan
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of December 19, 2023
Late Correspondence as of December 20, 2023
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - OUTDOOR STORAGE AND COMMISSARY
KITCHEN, OPEN DURING TRANSITIONAL HOURS - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 100 SEBASTOPOL ROAD - CUP23-036
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit application for outdoor
storage for mobile food vendors and an indoor food preparation and
storage area. The hours of operation are from 8am - 10pm. This project
is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
City of Santa Rosa
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Plan Set
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - MEDIC AMBULANCE SERVICE, INC -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1269 CORPORATE CENTER PKWY,
#A - CUP23-057
BACKGROUND: The proposed facility will be the headquarters for
Medic Ambulance's Sonoma County Division and will occupy an existing
building suite. Crews will use this facility to pick up their ambulances for
work shifts 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Ambulances will be stored
and parked inside the warehouse. Sirens will only be used when crews
check out the ambulance to test and ensure they are working prior to
departure. While there will be on-site offices, this site will not be a
deployment center for ambulances to respond to calls with lights and
sirens and will not contain a dispatch center. This project is exempt
from the California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Description
Attachment 2 - Site Plan
Resolution
Exhibit A
Presentation
6.5 PUBLIC MEETING - GARAGE WITH ADU - LANDMARK ALTERATION
- 628 WHEELER ST - LMA23-007
BACKGROUND: Demolish an existing detached garage and replace
with new detached garage with an accessory dwelling unit above,
located toward the rear of the lot. This project is exempt from the
California Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Plans
Attachment 2 - Windshield Survey
Attachment 3 - Photos
Attachment 4 - NeighborhoodContext
Attachment 5 - Paint Samples
Attachment 6 - Roof Sample
Attachment 7 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Staff Presentation
6.6 PUBLIC MEETING - LIVE/WORK - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 405
CHINN ST - CUP23-040
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit application that
proposes to convert existing office suites to a single residential unit and
maintain one office suite to be used for an Office - Professional land
use in a live/workspace. This project is exempt from the California
Environmentally Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Site Aerial and Floor Plan
Resolution
6.7 PUBLIC MEETING - MOBILE FOOD VENDING - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 3011 SANTA ROSA AVENUE - CUP23-046
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit application that
proposes to operate a mobile food vending land use from 11am -
7:30pm daily. This project is exempt from the California Environmentally
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Application Submittal
Resolution
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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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