Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 6, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, March 6, 2025 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft Minutes - February 20, 2025
Zoning Administrator McKay approved the February 20, 2025 Draft
Minutes as submitted, with no public comment.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
Zoning Administrator 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 HEARING - REVOCATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL
PERMIT SVR24-028
BACKGROUND: Revocation of SVR24-028, a non-hosted Short-Term
Rental Permit for the property located at 2508 Rancho Cabeza Drive.
The property has received three violation citations within a one-year
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period, and per Zoning Code Section 20-48.080(C), upon a third
verified violation of Zoning Code Chapter 20-48, Short-Term Rentals,
within a 12-consecutive month period, a Short-Term Rental Permit will
be subject to revocation proceedings.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jessica Jones, Deputy Director, Planning
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by
resolution, revoke the non-hosted Short-Term Rental Permit for the
property located at 2508 Rancho Cabeza Dr.
Deputy Director Jones presented.
Applicant representative presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened the public comment period at
10:37 a.m.
Peter Warberg spoke in support of revocation.
Erica Leanovich spoke in support of revocation.
Jane Doe spoke in support of revocation.
John Doe spoke in support of revocation.
Zoning Administrator McKay closed the public comment period at
10:47 a.m.
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-013, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA REVOKING A NON-HOSTED SHORT-TERM RENTAL PERMIT BASED
ON THREE DOCUMENTED VIOLATIONS OF SANTA ROSA ZONING CODE
CHAPTER 20-48, SHORT-TERM RENTALS, FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2508 RANCHO CABEZA DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, APN:
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181-500-014, FILE NO. STR24-028"
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE A HOME OCCUPATION STYLING HAIR, WHICH FALLS
UNDER THE LAND USE OF PERSONAL SERVICES, AT 1827
LORNADELL LANE; FILE NO. CUP24-060
BACKGROUND: Hair by Jodi is a proposal to operate a small hair salon
from the residence at 1827 Lornadell Lane. The project is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a
Home Occupation (hair salon) at 1827 Lornadell Lane.
Supervising Planner Murray presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened and closed the public
comment period at 10:56 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-014, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOME
OCCUPATION FOR PERSONAL SERVICES (HAIR SALON) FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1827 LORNADELL LANE, SANTA ROSA, APN:
049-830-007, FILE NO. CUP24-060"
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO
REPLACE AND ENLARGE AN EXISTING DECK AT 2738 TREETOPS
WAY; FILE NO. HDP24-009
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to replace the existing deck with a
larger deck. The deck is not readily visible from offsite, no trees will be
removed. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a resolution for a Hillside Development Permit to allow a deck
replacement at 2738 Treetop Way.
Supervising Planner Murray presented.
Zoning Administrator McKay opened and closed the public
comment period at 11:01 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-015, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A
LEGALIZATION AND EXPANSION OF DECK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 2738 TREETOPS WAY SANTA ROSA, APN: 182-020-031, FILE
NO. HDP24-009"
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator McKay adjourned the meeting at 11:02 a.m.
Approved on: March 20, 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
MARCH 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.
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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 - February 20, 2025
Attachments: Draft Minutes - February 20, 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.
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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 HEARING - REVOCATION OF SHORT-TERM RENTAL
PERMIT SVR24-028
BACKGROUND: Revocation of SVR24-028, a non-hosted Short-Term
Rental Permit for the property located at 2508 Rancho Cabeza Drive.
The property has received three violation citations within a one-year
period, and per Zoning Code Section 20-48.080(C), upon a third
verified violation of Zoning Code Chapter 20-48, Short-Term Rentals,
within a 12-consecutive month period, a Short-Term Rental Permit will
be subject to revocation proceedings.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jessica Jones, Deputy Director, Planning
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by
resolution, revoke the non-hosted Short-Term Rental Permit for the
property located at 2508 Rancho Cabeza Dr.
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - 2508 Rancho Cabeza Location Map
Attachment 2 - 2508 Rancho Cabeza Site Plan
Attachment 3 - 2508 Rancho Cabeza Floor Plan
Attachment 4 - STR Permit 3-7-2023
Attachment 5 - STR Renewal Permit 6-26-2024
Attachment 6 - First Citation - 2-5-2024
Attachment 7 - Second Citation - 10-8-2024
Attachment 8 - Third Citation - 12-17-2024
Attachment 9 - Community Correspondence
Late Correspondence as of 03-04-2025
Resolution
Resolution - Redline - REVISED 03-05-2025 (Uploaded 3-6-2025)
Resolution - Final - REVISED 03-05-2025
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO
OPERATE A HOME OCCUPATION STYLING HAIR, WHICH FALLS
UNDER THE LAND USE OF PERSONAL SERVICES, AT 1827
LORNADELL LANE; FILE NO. CUP24-060
BACKGROUND: Hair by Jodi is a proposal to operate a small hair salon
from the residence at 1827 Lornadell Lane. The project is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a
Home Occupation (hair salon) at 1827 Lornadell Lane.
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Planned Development Policy Statement
Attachment 5 - Zoning Code Chapter 20-42
Resolution
Presentation
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT TO
REPLACE AND ENLARGE AN EXISTING DECK AT 2738 TREETOPS
WAY; FILE NO. HDP24-009
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to replace the existing deck with a
larger deck. The deck is not readily visible from offsite, no trees will be
removed. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a resolution for a Hillside Development Permit to allow a deck
replacement at 2738 Treetop Way.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
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.
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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
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Development Department, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.
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