Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · July 18, 2024
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, July 18, 2024 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Toomians called the meeting to order at 10:33
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 June 6, 2024 - Draft Minutes
Approved as submitted.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
ZA Toomians opened the public comment period at 10:33 a.m.
Kiergan Peig spoke to enter a comment into the record, also
submitted in writing.
ZA Toomians closed the public comment period at 10:37 a.m.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZA 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 HEARING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR
DESIGN REVIEW FOR PLANET FITNESS LOCATED AT 551
SUMMERFIELD ROAD, FILE NO. PRJ23-018 (CUP23-063, DR23-036)
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BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design
Review to allow the operation of a Fitness/Health Facility (Planet
Fitness) with extended hours of operation and with minor exterior
modifications to the front of the existing commercial building. This
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Hartman Presented.
Members of the applicant team responded to ZA inquiries.
ZA Toomians opened the public comment period at 10:43 a.m.
Derek Stefan spoke against this item.
Paul Zief spoke against this item.
Trinity Winslow spoke against the item.
Judy McNiel spoke against the item.
ZA Toomians closed the public comment period at 10:55 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-2024-019, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
HEALTH/FITNESS FACILITY WITH EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION
AND MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE EXTERIOR MODIFICATIONS OF
THE EXISTING COMMERCIAL BUILDING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED
AT 551 SUMMERFIELD ROAD, SANTA ROSA, APN: 013-284-011, FILE NO.
PRJ23-018 (CUP23-063 & DR23-036)
The meeting stood in recess for 5 minutes.
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6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
MOBILE VENDING USE AT 1011 COLLEGE AVENUE, FILE NO.
CUP24-015
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit for Great Savor
Mobile Food Kitchen, a mobile food truck, proposed to operate
seven days per week at 1011 College Avenue. This project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
ZA Toomians continued this item to a date uncertain.
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR US
ARMED FORCES RECRUITING CENTER AT 3080 MARLOW
ROAD, #A19, FILE NO. CUP24-018
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a
recruiting office for the US Military Service Branch. Proposed hours
of operation are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act
(CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Briscoe presented.
ZA Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at
11:05 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-2024-025, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
ALLOW A GOVERNMENT OFFICE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
3080-A19 MARLOW ROAD SANTA ROSA, APN: 036-021-038, FILE NO.
CUP24-018
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6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 4004 SPLIT RAIL
COURT, FILE NO. HDP23-006
BACKGROUND: A Hillside Development Permit to allow for the
construction of a pool house, pool and retaining wall. This project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Hartman presented.
ZA Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at
11:11 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-2024-026, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF
SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT
FOR CONSTRUCTION OF ACCESSORY STRUCTURES, INCLUDING
RETAINING WALLS, A POOL HOUSE AND POOL FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 4004 SPLIT RAIL COURT, SANTA ROSA, APN:
173-800-006, FILE NO. HDP23-006
7. ADJOURNMENT
ZA Toomians adjourned the meeting at 11:13 a.m.
Approved on: August 1, 2024
/S/ MARK KOLARIK, Recording Secretary
Agenda
637 1st St, Large
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Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL
JULY 18, 2024
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 June 6, 2024 - Draft Minutes
Attachments: June 6, 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 HEARING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR
DESIGN REVIEW FOR PLANET FITNESS LOCATED AT 551
SUMMERFIELD ROAD, FILE NO. PRJ23-018 (CUP23-063, DR23-036)
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design
Review to allow the operation of a Fitness/Health Facility (Planet
Fitness) with extended hours of operation and with minor exterior
modifications to the front of the existing commercial building. This
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Description
Attachment 3 - Trip Generation Assessment
Attachment 4 - Existing Site Photos
Attachment 5 - Plan Set
Resolution
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
MOBILE VENDING USE AT 1011 COLLEGE AVENUE, FILE NO.
CUP24-015
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit for Great Savor
Mobile Food Kitchen, a mobile food truck, proposed to operate seven
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days per week at 1011 College Avenue. This project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Site Plan
Attachment 2 - Trailer Layout
Resolution
Presentation
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR US
ARMED FORCES RECRUITING CENTER AT 3080 MARLOW ROAD,
#A19, FILE NO. CUP24-018
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a recruiting
office for the US Military Service Branch. Proposed hours of operation
are Monday through Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Site Plan
Resolution
Presentation
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR
ACCESSORY STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 4004 SPLIT RAIL
COURT, FILE NO. HDP23-006
BACKGROUND: A Hillside Development Permit to allow for the
construction of a pool house, pool and retaining wall. This project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Proposed Landscape Design
Attachment 3 - Plan Set
Attachment 4 - Concept Grading Plan
Attachment 5 - Slope Overlay
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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