Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · May 1, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Final
Thursday, May 1, 2025 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:31
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft Minutes - April 17, 2025
Zoning Administrator McKay approved the draft minutes.
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
Janice Karmann spoke about City boards and commissions.
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 - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
VETERINARY HOSPITAL AT 730 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD; FILE NO.
CUP25-008
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to operate a veterinary
hospital. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
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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
veterinary hospital at 730 Bennett Valley Road.
Planner Hartman presented.
Applicant representative spoke.
Janice Karmann spoke in favor of the project.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-029, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
MEDICAL SERVICE (VETERINARY CLINIC) FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 730 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD, SANTA ROSA, APN:
009-333-008, FILE NO. CUP25-008"
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLAN FOR BURBANK AVENUE
APARTMENTS AT 1120-1140 FENWAY DRIVE AND 1499 YANKEE
DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 125-361-091); FILE NO.
DR25-008
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to modify a previously approved
plan for the Burbank Avenue Apartments allowing increased building
height, to 36’2” for the apartment structures. 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 Minor Design Review to allow changes to the previously
approved plans for Burbank Avenue Apartments located at 1120, 1130,
1140 Fenway Drive & 1499 Yankee Drive.
Planner Briscoe presented.
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Janice Karmann asked a question about the project.
Applicant responded to public comment.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-030, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY THE
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLANS FOR BURBANK APARTMENTS FOR
THE STRUCTURES LOCATED AT 1120, 1130, 1140 FENWAY DRIVE & 1499
YANKEE DRIVE SANTA ROSA, APN: 125-361-091, FILE NO. DR25-008"
7. ADJOURNMENT
ZA McKay adjourned the meeting at 10:47 a.m.
Approved on: December 18, 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
MAY 1, 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 17, 2025
Attachments: Draft Minutes - April 17, 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 and
Preservation 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
VETERINARY HOSPITAL AT 730 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD; FILE NO.
CUP25-008
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to operate a veterinary
hospital. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, 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
veterinary hospital at 730 Bennett Valley Road.
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Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Resolution (REVISED as of 04.28.2025)
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLAN FOR BURBANK AVENUE
APARTMENTS AT 1120-1140 FENWAY DRIVE AND 1499 YANKEE
DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 125-361-091); FILE NO.
DR25-008
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to modify a previously approved
plan for the Burbank Avenue Apartments allowing increased building
height, to 36’2” for the apartment structures. 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 Minor Design Review to allow changes to the previously
approved plans for Burbank Avenue Apartments located at 1120, 1130,
1140 Fenway Drive & 1499 Yankee Drive.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Revised Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Revised Site Plan
Attachment 5 - Design Review Board Resolution
Attachment 6 - Zoning Administrator Resolution
Attachment 7 - Previously Approved Plan
Resolution
Presentation
7. ADJOURNMENT
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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.
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