Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · March 20, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, March 20, 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 - March 6, 2025
ZA McKay approved the March 6, 2025 Draft Minutes as submitted
with no public comments.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
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 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MOBILE
FOOD TRUCK AT 2970 SANTA ROSA AVENUE; FILE NO. CUP25-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for Fruta Ice Cream, a food truck
selling ice cream and frozen fruit. The proposed hours of operation are
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
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PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow Fruta Ice Cream, a
Mobile Food Facility at 2970 Santa Rosa Avenue.
Planner Bisla presented.
ZA McKay opened and closed the public comment period at 10:35
a.m.
Applicant Representative and staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-017, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2970 SANTA
ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA, APN: 044-280-079, FILE NO. CUP25-002"
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR CEDAR HALL LODGE
2055 GUERNEVILLE ROAD; FILE NO. DR24-012
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a 2,574-square-foot
private meeting hall/Grange Hall facility, four 396-square-foot, detached
bungalows, and a 4,800-square-foot, detached eight-car garage for
residents. The project also includes new lighting, landscaping, and
guest parking. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a Minor Design Review for one 2,574-square-foot private
meeting hall/Grange Hall facility, four 396-square-foot, detached
bungalows, and a 4,800-square-foot, detached 8-car garage for
residents, new lighting, landscaping, and on-site guest parking at 2055
Guerneville Road.
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Planner Toomians presented.
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 10:46 a.m.
Janice Karmann asked questions about the project.
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at 10:49 a.m.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-018, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE CEDAR HALL
LODGE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2055 GUERNEVILLE ROAD
SANTA ROSA, APN: 036-061-047, FILE NO. DR24-012"
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator McKay adjourned the meeting at 10:51 a.m.
Approved on: April 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
MARCH 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.
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 - March 6, 2025
Attachments: Draft Minutes - March 6, 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 MEETING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR MOBILE
FOOD TRUCK AT 2970 SANTA ROSA AVENUE; FILE NO.
CUP25-002
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for Fruta Ice Cream, a food truck
selling ice cream and frozen fruit. The proposed hours of operation are
11:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. The project is exempt from the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow Fruta Ice Cream, a
Mobile Food Facility at 2970 Santa Rosa Avenue.
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Zoning Administrator - FINAL MARCH 20, 2025
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Site Plan
Resolution
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR CEDAR HALL LODGE
2055 GUERNEVILLE ROAD; FILE NO. DR24-012
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a 2,574-square-foot
private meeting hall/Grange Hall facility, four 396-square-foot, detached
bungalows, and a 4,800-square-foot, detached eight-car garage for
residents. The project also includes new lighting, landscaping, and
guest parking. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a Minor Design Review for one 2,574-square-foot private
meeting hall/Grange Hall facility, four 396-square-foot, detached
bungalows, and a 4,800-square-foot, detached 8-car garage for
residents, new lighting, landscaping, and on-site guest parking at 2055
Guerneville Road.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Plans
Attachment 4 - Photos
Attachment 5 - Arborist Report 4-15-24
Attachment 6 - Minor CUP Resolution
Resolution
Presentation
7. ADJOURNMENT
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Zoning Administrator - FINAL MARCH 20, 2025
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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