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Zoning Administrator

Regular Meeting

Santa Rosa, CA · May 1, 2025

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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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 3 Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final May 1, 2025 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 3 Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final May 1, 2025 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

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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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 2 of 4 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED MAY 1, 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 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. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 4 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED MAY 1, 2025 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 City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 4 Zoning Administrator - FINAL-REVISED MAY 1, 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 707-543-4663 (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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