Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · May 15, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
Thursday, May 15, 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
None.
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 MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A
MOBILE FOOD VENDING FACILITY AT 500 SEBASTOPOL ROAD;
FILE NO. CUP24-057
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to operate a mobile food truck in
front of Tacos Al Carbon, an existing restaurant. The project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator
approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow Mobile Food Vending
at 500 Sebastopol Road.
Planner Bisla presented.
ZA McKay opened and closed the public comment period at 10:36
a.m.
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-031, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
MOBILE FOOD FACILITY WITH EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION FOR
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 500 SEBASTOPOL ROAD, SANTA ROSA,
APN: 125-162-024, FILE NO. CUP24-057"
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
MINOR DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR A MINOR VEHICLE
SERVICES FACILITY AT 4362 HWY 12, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO.
PRJ24-022
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for a new car wash. 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 Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a Minor Vehicle
Services Facility; and
• a Minor Design Review Permit to construct a new
commercial building
Planner Hartman presented.
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ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 10:45 a.m.
Janice Karmann asked a question about the project.
Staff responded to public comment.
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at 10:47 a.m.
Applicant and representatives responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-032, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
MINOR VEHICLE SERVICES FACILITY FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT
4362 HIGHWAY 12, SANTA ROSA, APN: 032-010-068, FILE NO. PRJ24-022"
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-033, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A
NEW VEHICLE SERVICES FACILITY WITH LANDSCAPING FOR THE
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4362 HIGHWAY 12 SANTA ROSA, APN:
032-010-068, FILE NO. PRJ24-022"
7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator McKay adjourned the meeting at 10:57 a.m.
Approved on:
_______________________________
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 15, 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
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.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
City of Santa Rosa
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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
MOBILE FOOD VENDING FACILITY AT 500 SEBASTOPOL ROAD;
FILE NO. CUP24-057
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to operate a mobile food truck in
front of Tacos Al Carbon, an existing restaurant. 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 Mobile Food Vending
at 500 Sebastopol Road.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Site Plan
Resolution
Presentation
Resolution REVISED (Uploaded 05.12.2025)
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND
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MINOR DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR A MINOR VEHICLE
SERVICES FACILITY AT 4362 HWY 12, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO.
PRJ24-022
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for a new car wash. 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 Minor Conditional Use Permit to operate a Minor Vehicle
Services Facility; and
• a Minor Design Review Permit to construct a new
commercial building
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Description
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Transportation Impact Study
Attachment 6 - Noise Study
Attachment 7 - Public Comments
Resolution 1
Resolution 2
Presentation
Resolution 1 REVISED (Uploaded 05.12.2025)
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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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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