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 APRIL 17, 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 - April 3, 2025 Attachments: Draft Minutes - April 3, 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 5 Zoning Administrator - FINAL APRIL 17, 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 - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A PARKING LOT EXPANSION AT 1455 CORPORATE CENTER PARKWAY; FILE NO. DR24-030 BACKGROUND: This Is a proposal to expand the existing parking lot and install new outside lighting. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Monet Sheikhali, Senior Planner RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development Department recommends that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution, approve a Minor Design Review permit for the property located at 1455 Corporate Center Pkwy City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 5 Zoning Administrator - FINAL APRIL 17, 2025 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Site Plan Attachment 4 - CEQA Consistency Analysis Attachment 5 - CTS ITP Application & Studies Resolution Presentation 6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE ADDITION OF A MAINTENANCE SHOP AT 2375 HARDIES LANE; FILE NO. DR24-050 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a new, sprinklered maintenance shop, as an accessory use to the existing archives warehouse and will be connected to the existing building by a canopy roof. The exterior of the shop is designed to match the adjacent existing building in material, color and details. 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 grant Minor Design Review to allow the addition of a maintenance shop at 2375 Hardies Lane. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Plans Resolution Presentation 6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT FOR EXTERIOR CHANGES AT 335 & 343 COLLEGE AVENUE; FILE NO. LMA24-009 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to construct a carport addition at 335 College Avenue and replace three windows at 343 College Avenue. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 5 Zoning Administrator - FINAL APRIL 17, 2025 This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Contract Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a Minor Landmark Alteration to allow window replacement at 335-337 College Avenue and a carport addition 343 College Avenue. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Project Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Narrative Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - TR24-058 Tree Permit Resolution Presentation 6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MEETING FACILITY (CHURCH), INCLUDING A PARKING REDUCTION, AT 3410 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE; FILE NO. PLN25-0025 BACKGROUND: Thrive Church is proposing to operate a church, including a parking reduction to accommodate Sunday services and special holiday events. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Contract Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of Thrive Church including a parking reduction at 3410 Industrial Drive. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 5 of 5 Zoning Administrator - FINAL APRIL 17, 2025 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Project Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Narrative Attachment 4 - Project Plans Attachment 5 - Parking Analysis (Revision Requested) 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. 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 707-543-4663 (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.