Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · January 18, 2024
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, January 18, 2024 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Sheikhali called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 December 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
2.2 December 21, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator Sheikhali 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 - SONOMA STONEHOUSE INN - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 3555 HWY 12 - CUP23-016
BACKGROUND: Proposed 14 room boutique hotel at Stonehouse. This
project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act
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(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Project Planner Bisla presented.
ZA Sheikhali opened the public comment period at 10:38 a.m.
Roy Tschera spoke in opposition to the project.
Greg Hamblin spoke in opposition to the project.
ZA Sheikhali closed the public comment period at 10:45 a.m.
Staff and Applicant responded to ZA inquiries.
ZA SHEIKHALI APPROVED, WITH ADDED CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL,
ITEM 6.1., SONOMA STONEHOUSE INN, RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-001,
ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
14-ROOM BOUTIQUE HOTEL (LODGING) FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 3555 HIGHWAY 12 SANTA ROSA, APN: 181-120-033, FILE NO.
CUP23-016
7. ADJOURNMENT
ZA Sheikhali adjourned the meeting at 10:54 a.m.
Approved on: 2/15/2024
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
JANUARY 18, 2024
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 December 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: December 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes
2.2 December 21, 2023 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: December 21, 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
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Zoning Administrator - FINAL JANUARY 18, 2024
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
(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 - SONOMA STONEHOUSE INN - CONDITIONAL
USE PERMIT - 3555 HWY 12 - CUP23-016
BACKGROUND: Proposed 14 room boutique hotel at Stonehouse. This
project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Conditional Use Permit Application
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Site Plan
Attachment 4 - Floor Plan
Resolution
Exhibit A as of January 16, 2024
Presentation
Late Correspondence as of January 16, 2024
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.
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Zoning Administrator - FINAL JANUARY 18, 2024
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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