Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · December 5, 2024
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, December 5, 2024 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Toomians called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
ZA Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at
10:31 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 TO
OPERATE PURA VITA, AN EIGHT-BED COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY
AT 1506 RONNE DRIVE; FILE NO. CUP24-041
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to increase the number of beds at
the existing six-bed Community Care Facility to eight beds. The project
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Contractor Planner
City of Santa Rosa
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RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Michaelson presented.
ZA Toomians opened and closed the public comment period at
10:40 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-039, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW AN
8-BED COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
1506 RONNE DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, APN: 014-601-021, FILE NO.
CUP24-041
6.2* PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
HU RESIDENCE, A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, AT
844 VAUGHN COURT; FILE NO. HDP23-003
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a two-story,
approximately 7,145-square foot house, an accessory dwelling unit, and
amenities, on a property that was impacted by the Tubbs Fire in
October 2017. The project is exempt from the California Environment
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Bisla presented.
Applicant team responded to ZA inquires.
ZA Toomians opened the public comment period at 10:51 a.m.
Charles Gebber spoke against the project.
Jane Doe spoke against the project.
John Doe spoke against the project.
City of Santa Rosa
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Robert Ricker spoke against the project.
ZA Toomians closed the public comment period at 10:59 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR TOOMIANS APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-2024-046, ENTITLED:
RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
HU RESIDENCE, A TWO-STORY, APPROXIMATELY 7,145-SQUARE FOOT,
SINGLE-FAMILYDWELLING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 844
VAUGHN COURT SANTA ROSA, APN: 153-300-004, FILE NO. HDP23-003
7. ADJOURNMENT
ZA Toomians adjourned the meeting at 11:11 a.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
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED
DECEMBER 5, 2024
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL
IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.
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RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
None.
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
City of Santa Rosa
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(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)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1* PUBLIC HEARING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE PURA VITA, AN EIGHT-BED COMMUNITY CARE
FACILITY AT 1506 RONNE DRIVE; FILE NO. CUP24-041
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to increase the number of beds at
the existing six-bed Community Care Facility to eight beds. The project
is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Contractor Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map 1506 Ronne Dr
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Public Correspondence
Resolution
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 12.05.2024)
6.2* PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR THE
HU RESIDENCE, A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURE, AT
844 VAUGHN COURT; FILE NO. HDP23-003
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a two-story,
approximately 7,145-square foot house, an accessory dwelling unit, and
City of Santa Rosa
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amenities, on a property that was impacted by the Tubbs Fire in
October 2017. The project is exempt from the California Environment
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Project Narrative
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Slope Analysis
Attachment 5 - Arborist Report
Attachment 6 - Landscape Plan
Attachment 7 - Visual Analysis
Attachment 8 - South West View Rendering
Resolution
Staff Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 12-05-2024)
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.
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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