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 JUNE 5, 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 - May 15, 2025 Attachments: Draft Minutes - May 15, 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 JUNE 5, 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 CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A RESIDENTIAL FENCE LOCATED WITHIN THE CORNER-SIDE SETBACK AT 1926 E. FOOTHILL DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0090 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for a 7-foot-tall residential wood fence, located within the corner-side setback. 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, by resolution, approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow construction of a 7-foot wood fence within the corner-side setback at 1926 E. Foothill Drive. City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 3 of 4 Zoning Administrator - FINAL JUNE 5, 2025 Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Summary of Proposed Landscaping Presentation Resolution 6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL USE (MIXED USE) AT 620 7TH STREET, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. CUP22-009 BACKGROUND: This is a proposal that will allow designated residential units at The Art House to be rented for shorter term stays as a hotel 620 7th Street. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Murray, Supervising Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution, approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a Mixed-Use Development, comprised of Multifamily Residential and Hotel uses at The Art House, 620 7th Street. Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Description Attachment 4 - PC Reso 11322-11323 Attachment 5 - Zoning Clearance Description (ZC18-0404) Attachment 6 - Public Correspondence Presentation Resolution 7. ADJOURNMENT City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report Page 4 of 4 Zoning Administrator - FINAL JUNE 5, 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.