Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · February 20, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, February 20, 2025 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:34
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft Minutes - February 6, 2025
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED THE JANUARY 20, 2025
DRAFT MINUTES AS SUBMITTED.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 10:35 a.m.
Janice Karrman spoke against a tree removal project.
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at 10:41 a.m.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZA McKay read the Statement of Purpose aloud.
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
None.
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
None.
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW (REPLACEMENT)
CARPORTS AT 2600 NORTHCOAST STREET; FILE NO. DR23-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to demolish 24 wood carport
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structures and replace with 23 new metal carport structures. The
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Hartman presented.
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 10:45 a.m.
Janice Karmann spoke in favor of the project.
Applicant representative responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-010, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE DEMOLITION OF 24
WOOD CARPORT STRUCTURES, TO BE REPLACED WITH 23 NEW METAL
CARPORT STRUCTURES FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2600
NORTHCOAST STREET SANTA ROSA, APNS: 015-570-004 & 015-570-002,
FILE NO. DR23-002"
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR CHANGES AT
THE HABIT BURGER GRILL, A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT AT
2280 SANTA ROSA AVENUE; FILE NO. DR24-008
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to renovate and rebrand an existing
drive-through restaurant, for The Habit Burger Grill. Primary changes
include adding a new tower cap, removing the patio cover, and
expanding the trash enclosure. The project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
ZA McKay reordered Item 6.3 to the second item, Item 6.2.
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Planner Briscoe presented.
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 10:51 a.m.
Janice Karmann spoke in favor of the project.
ZA McKay closed the public comment period.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-011, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR CHANGES
TO AND EXISTING DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2280 SANTA ROSA AVE SANTA ROSA, APN: 044-011-067
FILE NO. DR24-008"
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AND
RECONSTRUCT BUILDING D AT 684 BENICIA DRIVE; FILE NO.
DR24-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to demolish the existing structure
and building a new 4-plex structure. The new building will be similar in
height, exterior materials, and overall footprint. The project is exempt
from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Planner Briscoe presented.
Planner responded to ZA inquiries.
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 11:01 a.m.
Becky Wislow spoke against the project.
Janice Karmann spoke against the project.
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Jeff Wislow spoke against the project.
Applicant representative spoke to address some of the public
comments.
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at 11:08 a.m.
Planner responded to further ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-012, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR FRIEND’S HOUSE
REBUILD OF BUILDING D FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 684
BENICIA DRIVE SANTA ROSA, APN: 182-190-046 FILE NO. DR24-002"
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator McKay adjourned the meeting at 11:12 a.m.
Approved on: March 3, 2025
/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 20, 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.
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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 - February 6, 2025
Attachments: Draft Minutes - February 6, 2025
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
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5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW (REPLACEMENT)
CARPORTS AT 2600 NORTHCOAST STREET; FILE NO. DR23-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to demolish 24 wood carport
structures and replace with 23 new metal carport structures. The
project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form REVISED (Uploaded 02-20-2025)
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Plan Set
Resolution and EDS Exhibit A
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR EXTERIOR CHANGES AT
THE HABIT BURGER GRILL, A DRIVE-THROUGH RESTAURANT AT
2280 SANTA ROSA AVENUE; FILE NO. DR24-008
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to renovate and rebrand an existing
drive-through restaurant, for The Habit Burger Grill. Primary changes
include adding a new tower cap, removing the patio cover, and
expanding the trash enclosure. The project is exempt from the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Drive Lane Structures
Resolution
Presentation
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW TO DEMOLISH AND
RECONSTRUCT BUILDING D AT 684 BENICIA DRIVE; FILE NO.
DR24-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to demolish the existing structure
and building a new 4-plex structure. The new building will be similar in
height, exterior materials, and overall footprint. The project is exempt
from the Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe
RECOMMENDATION: Approval
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Policy Statement
Resolution
Presentation
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 02-20-2025)
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.
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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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