Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 15, 2024
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, February 15, 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 January 18, 2024 - 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 - MD SENIOR WELLNESS LIVING LLC -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 6575 OAKMONT DR - CUP23-048
(PRJ23-016)
BACKGROUND: A request for a Minor Use Permit to allow a memory
care facility for seniors within an existing building. This project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
Planner Toomians presented.
Applicant team presented.
ZA Sheikhali opened and closed the public comment period at
10:40 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SHEIKHALI APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-002, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
SENIOR CARE FACILITY, INCLUDING MEMORY CARE, FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 6575 OAKMONT DRIVE SANTA ROSA, APN:
016-090-009, FILE NO. CUP23-048 (PRJ23-016)
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - COFFEY PARK STORAGE - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 3240 COFFEY - CUP21-101
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit for use of twenty-five
off-site parking spaces in an existing parking lot at 3300 Coffey Lane to
support the development of a proposed 2-story self-storage building
with 69,832 square feet of gross floor area at 3282 and 3240 Coffey
Lane. This project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality
Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
Planner Toomians presented.
Applicant team responded to ZA inquiries.
ZA Sheikhali opened and closed the public comment period at
10:44 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SHEIKHALI APPROVED WITH AN ADDITIONAL
CONDITION RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-003, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
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OFF-SITE PARKING FOR THE COFFEY PARK SELF STORAGE PROJECT
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3242, 3282, AND 3300 COFFEY LANE;
APNS: 034-011-074, 034-011-077 AND 034-011-076 - FILE NUMBER
PRJ21-034 (CUP21-101)
Meeting recessed at 10:45 a.m.
Meeting resumed at 10:52 a.m.
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - POOL & RAMADA, 3565 KIRKRIDGE ST -
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT - FILE NO. HDP22-015
BACKGROUND: Hillside Development Permit for pool, ramada, and
site improvements. This project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Mike Janusek, Contract Planner
Planner Janusek presented.
Applicant presented.
ZA Sheikhali opened and closed the public comment period at
10:56 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SHEIKHALI APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-004, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
TO CONSTRUCT A NEW POOL, RAMADA, AND ASSOCIATED SITE
IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3565 KIRKRIDGE
ST, SANTA ROSA, APN: 173-310-024, FILE NO. HDP22-015
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - PHOUNG FENCE, 2932 W CREEK LANE -
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FILE NO. CUP23-039
BACKGROUND: Legalize a fence ranging in height from 6-8 feet.
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
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(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Planner Bisla presented.
ZA Sheikhali opened and closed the public comment period at
11:11 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SHEIKHALI APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-005, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA APPROVING A RESIDENTIAL FENCE MINOR
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO LEGALIZE A WOOD FENCE, RANGING
IN HEIGHT FROM 6-8 FEET, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2932 W
CREEK LANE, SANTA ROSA, APN: 035-740-013, FILE NO. CUP23-039
6.5 PUBLIC MEETING - 5th STREET TATTOO STUDIO, 531 5TH
STREET - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP23-071
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo studio
located at 531 5th Street. This project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, Project Planner
Planner Toomians presented.
ZA Sheikhali opened and closed the public comment period at
11:16 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SHEIKHALI APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-006, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A TATTOO STUDIO (PERSONAL SERVICES -RESTRICTED)
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 531 5TH STREET, SANTA ROSA,
APN: 010-045-008, FILE NO. CUP23-071
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Sheikhali adjourned the meeting at 11:16 a.m.
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Approved on: March 21, 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-REVISED
FEBRUARY 15, 2024
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 January 18, 2024 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: January 18, 2024 - 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 - MD SENIOR WELLNESS LIVING LLC -
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 6575 OAKMONT DR - CUP23-048
(PRJ23-016)
BACKGROUND: A request for a Minor Use Permit to allow a memory
care facility for seniors within an existing building. This project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Plans
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Evacuation and Relocation Plan
Attachment 4 - Adopted CC Ordinance
Attachment 5 - Correspondence
Resolution
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - COFFEY PARK STORAGE - CONDITIONAL USE
PERMIT - 3240 COFFEY - CUP21-101
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit for use of twenty-five
off-site parking spaces in an existing parking lot at 3300 Coffey Lane to
support the development of a proposed 2-story self-storage building
with 69,832 square feet of gross floor area at 3282 and 3240 Coffey
Lane. This project is exempt from the California Environmentally Quality
Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 4 - Project Description
Attachment 5 - Architectural Plan Set
Attachment 6 - Civil Plan Set and Initial SWLID Report
Attachment 7 - Landscape Plan
Attachment 8 - Parking Easement and Deferment Req
Attachment 9 - CAP Checklist & CEQA Studies for Infill Exemption
Attachment 10 - Design Review Resoution DRB-2023-012 - signed
Attachment 11 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Presentation
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - POOL & RAMADA, 3565 KIRKRIDGE ST -
HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT - FILE NO. HDP22-015
BACKGROUND: Hillside Development Permit for pool, ramada, and site
improvements. This project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Mike Janusek, Contract Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Project Plans, date received November 2, 2023
Attachment 2 - Public Comment as of February 9, 2024
Attachment 3 - Late Correspondence as of February 9, 2024
Resolution
Presentation
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - PHOUNG FENCE, 2932 W CREEK LANE -
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - FILE NO. CUP23-039
BACKGROUND: Legalize a fence ranging in height from 6-8 feet. The
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Application
Attachment 2 - Fence Location
Attachment 3 - Photos
Attachment 4 - Policy Statement
Resolution
Presentation
6.5 PUBLIC MEETING - 5th STREET TATTOO STUDIO, 531 5TH
STREET - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - CUP23-071
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a tattoo studio
located at 531 5th Street. This project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, Project Planner
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Floor Plan
Attachment 3 - Site Plan
Attachment 4 - Elevation Photos
Resolution
Presentation
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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