Zoning Administrator

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 6, 2025 ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST ST., SANTA ROSA (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED). Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the Large Conference Room at 637 1st Street or submitted in advance via email at Planning@srcity.org by 12:00 pm the Wednesday before the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be included in the agenda before the meeting begins. THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE VIA ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81252770461, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 812 5277 0461. 10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Draft Minutes - January 16, 2025 Attachments: Draft Minutes - January 16, 2025 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 6 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED FEBRUARY 6, 2025 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 (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 - DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE BLENTECH BUILDING EXPANSION AT 2899 DOWD DRIVE; FILE NO. DR24-045 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to add a 75' x 60' addition (4,500 square feet) to the manufacturing facility. The expansion will be of the same pre-engineered construction as the existing factory. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe THIS PROJECT IS BEING CONTINUED TO A DATE UNCERTAIN. NEW NOTICING WILL BE SENT ONCE A NEW MEETING DATE IS DETERMINED. 6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW TO EXTEND THE VICTORY OUTREACH LOBBY AT 4042 SEBASTOPOL ROAD; CITY FILE DR23-022 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to expand the existing church façade and lobby on North side of the existing structure. The project is City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 6 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED FEBRUARY 6, 2025 exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a Minor Design Review to allow the Victory Outreach Lobby Extension at 4042 Sebastopol Road. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Site Photos Resolution Presentation 6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND SIGN VARIANCE FOR AN INDOOR ENTERTAINMENT FACILITY IN THE DOWNTOWN MALL LOCATED AT 600 SANTA ROSA PLAZA; FILE NO. PRJ24-023 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to operate Dave & Buster's, an approximately 42,000-square foot indoor entertainment facility within the Plaza and a request to increase the sign area to 213 square feet. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow an indoor commercial recreation facility and a Sign Variance to allow 170.82 additional SF of signage for the proposed Dave & Busters at 600 Santa Rosa Plaza. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 6 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED FEBRUARY 6, 2025 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - CUP Project Description Attachment 4 - CUP Project Plans Attachment 5 - Sign Variance Request Letter Attachment 6 - Exterior Signs Plan Set Attachment 7 - Sign Table Worksheet Resolution - Minor Conditional Use Permit Resolution - Sign Variance Presentation 6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A SINGLE-FAMILY RESIDENCE AT 3967 SHELTER GLEN WAY; FILE NO. HDP24-002 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct an approximately 3,545-square foot, single-family dwelling on a property that was impacted by the Tubbs fire. Because the footprint of the proposed dwelling is larger than the one lost in the fire, a Hillside Development Permit is required. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: HANA MICHAELSON RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a Minor Hillside Development Permit to allow construction of a single-family residence at 3967 Shelter Glen Way. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 6 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED FEBRUARY 6, 2025 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Narrative Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - PD 93-004B Attachment 6 - Grading & Slope Analysis Resolution Presentation Presentation - REVISED (uploaded February 6, 2025) 6.5 PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO CONSTRUCT A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AT 3580 KENDELL HILL DRIVE; FILE NO. HDP24-008 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a two-story, approximately 5,375-square foot home with an attached 3-car garage, an enclosed pool, and covered outdoor space. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a Minor Hillside Development Permit to allow construction of a single-family residence at 3580 Kendell Hill Drive. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 6 of 6 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED FEBRUARY 6, 2025 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Narrative Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Preliminary Landscape Plan Attachment 6 - Slope Analysis Attachment 7 - Project Materials Attachment 8 - Photo Renderings Attachment 9 - Public Correspondence as of January 30, 2025 Resolution Presentation Presentation - REVISED (uploaded February 6, 2025) 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.