Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · December 3, 2024
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Special Meeting Minutes - Final
Tuesday, December 3, 2024 5:00 PM
Special Meeting
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Toomians called the meeting to order at 5:00
p.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
ZA Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at
5:01 p.m.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZA Toomians read the Statement of Purpose aloud.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - REDUCED REVIEW AUTHORITY DESIGN
REVIEW FOR LANCE DRIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING
ATTACHED HOUSING AND A COMMUNITY SERVING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 1601 GUERNEVILLE ROAD; FILE NO. PRJ24-005
BACKGROUND: This is a request for Design Review for a multifamily
housing comprised of 672 apartments and approximately 4,800 square
feet of community serving retail and an outdoor plaza. The project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner McKay presented.
Applicant team presented.
Design Review Board Member Weigl
ZA Toomians opened the public comment period at 5:39 p.m.
Jane Doe #1 posed questions about the project.
Jane Doe #2 spoke against the project.
Steve McGarry spoke against the project.
Tony Rybeck spoke against the project.
Galina Seabrook spoke against the project.
Janice Carmine spoke in favor of the project.
ZA Toomians closed the public comment at 5:55 p.m.
Traffic Study representative responded to public comments and
inquiries.
Boardmember Weigl responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED WITH AMENDED
CONDITIONS RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-045, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING DESIGN REVIEW FOR LANCE DRIVE HOUSING FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 0, 1601, 1680, 1696, AND 1705 LANCE
DRIVE, SANTA
ROSA, APN: 036-111-002, 036-111-009, 036-111-010, 036-111-011,
036-111-012; FILE NO. PRJ24-005
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Toomians adjourned the meeting at 6:21 p.m.
Approved on: December 19, 2024
/S/ MARK KOLARIK, Recording Secretary
Agenda
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
DECEMBER 3, 2024
Special Meeting
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5:00 P.M. - SPECIAL SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF 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
applications for minor or reduced review authority projects or entitlements
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Zoning Administrator DECEMBER 3, 2024
(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 - REDUCED REVIEW AUTHORITY DESIGN
REVIEW FOR LANCE DRIVE HOUSING DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING
ATTACHED HOUSING AND A COMMUNITY SERVING COMMERCIAL
BUILDING AT 1601 GUERNEVILLE ROAD; FILE NO. PRJ24-005
BACKGROUND: This is a request for Design Review for a multifamily
housing comprised of 672 apartments and approximately 4,800 square
feet of community serving retail and an outdoor plaza. The project is
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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Zoning Administrator DECEMBER 3, 2024
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Traffic Impact Analysis
Attachment 4 - Multifamily Rendering Sheets
Attachment 5 - Environmental Checklist
Attachment 6 - Public Correspondence
Attachment 7 - Response to Concept DRB comments
Attachment 8 - Tentative Map
Attachment 9 - Stormwater LID Worksheet
Attachment 10 - North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan EIR
Attachment 11 - Full Project Plans
Attachment 12 - Resolution No. PC-2024-024 - signed
Attachment 13 - Resolution No. PC-2024-025 - signed
Attachment 14 - Planning Commission Staff Report
Staff Presentation
Applicant Presentation
Resolution
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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