Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · August 7, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft
Thursday, August 7, 2025 10:30 AM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator Nicholson called the meeting to order at 10:30
a.m.
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-02-26
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
2.2 Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-12
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
2.3 Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-19
APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
3. PUBLIC COMMENT
None.
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZA Nicholson 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
HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL USE (MIXED USE) AT 620 7TH STREET,
SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. CUP22-009
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BACKGROUND: This is a proposal that will allow designated residential
units at The Art House, located at 620 7th Street, to be rented for
shorter term stays as a Hotel Use (Mixed-Use). The project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior 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.
Planner Susie Murray presented.
The applicant corrected details of the project.
The Zoning Administrator and Planner will clarify the conditions on
the project as not having a frontage on Humboldt St.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NICHOLSON APPROVED AS AMENDED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-037, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A
MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT, INCLUDING MULTIFAMILY RESIDENTIAL
AND HOTEL USES, FOR THE ART HOUSE LOCATED AT 620 7TH STREET,
SANTA ROSA, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO: 009-025-011, FILE NO.
CUP22-009"
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW LOBBY
BUILDING AT 3555 ROUND BARN BLVD, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE
NO. DR24-051
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for construction of a new lobby
building. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner
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RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by
resolution, approve a Minor Design Review Permit to allow construction
of a new lobby building with landscaping at 3555 Round Barn
Boulevard.
Planner Hartman presented.
Applicant representative presented.
No public comment.
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NICHOLSON APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-038, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR NEW LOBBY BUILDING
WITH LANDSCAPING FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3555 ROUND
BARN BOULEVARD, SANTA ROSA, APN: 173-020-005, FILE NO. DR24-051"
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - HANSEL FORD SERVICE BUILDING MINOR CUP
- PLANNING RECORD - 0 WILJAN CT - PLN25-0042
BACKGROUND: New Commercial Truck Service building for Hansel
Ford with 14 service bays. Major and Minor Repair/Body Work.
Services will include major engine and/or transmission repair and/or
rebuilding along with general servicing of large trucks. CEQA Exempt
Project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, 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 for Vehicle
Services-Major Repair/Body Work at the proposed Hansel Ford Service
Building, located at 0 Wiljan Court.
Planner Bisla presented.
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Applicant representative commented.
No public comments.
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR NICHOLSON APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.
ZA-RES-2025-039, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW
VEHICLE SERVICES – MAJOR REPAIR/BODY WORK FOR THE PROPERTY
LOCATED AT 0 WILJAN COURT, SANTA ROSA, APN: 043-134-017, FILE
NO. PLN25-0042"
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATING
TATTOO SHOP - PLANNING RECORD - 1542 SEBASTOPOL RD -
PLN25-0112 (THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST
21, 2025 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING)
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use permit to allow the operation
of a tattoo studio with regular, daytime hours and operations; no
modifications on exterior of building needed. Small, independently
owned and operated studio with under 10 employees. In compliance
with all CA standards of care for body art professionals including
blood-borne pathogens training. Exempt Project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, 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 the
operation of X Tattoo shop at 1542 Sebastopol Road.
This item was continued to a date certain, of August 21, 2025, at
10:30 a.m. No new noticing will be sent.
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7. ADJOURNMENT
Zoning Administrator Nicholson adjourned the meeting at 10:57 a.m.
Approved on:
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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
AUGUST 7, 2025
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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.
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.
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BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 812 5277 0461.
10:30 A.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
2.1 Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-02-26
Attachments: Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-02-26
2.2 Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-12
Attachments: Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-12
2.3 Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-19
Attachments: Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-19
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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
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.
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4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
6.1 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, located at 620 7th Street, to be rented for
shorter term stays as a Hotel Use (Mixed-Use). The project is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and
City of Santa Rosa
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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
Attachment 7 - Public Comment
Resolution
Presentation
6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR A NEW LOBBY
BUILDING AT 3555 ROUND BARN BLVD, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE
NO. DR24-051
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for construction of a new lobby
building. The project is exempt from the California Environmental
Quality Act (CEQA).
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 Design Review Permit to allow construction
of a new lobby building with landscaping at 3555 Round Barn
Boulevard.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Location Map
Attachment 3 - Project Plans
Attachment 4 - Public Comments Received
Resolution with Exhibit A
Presentation
6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - HANSEL FORD SERVICE BUILDING MINOR CUP
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- PLANNING RECORD - 0 WILJAN CT - PLN25-0042
BACKGROUND: New Commercial Truck Service building for Hansel
Ford with 14 service bays. Major and Minor Repair/Body Work.
Services will include major engine and/or transmission repair and/or
rebuilding along with general servicing of large trucks. CEQA Exempt
Project.
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, 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 for Vehicle
Services-Major Repair/Body Work at the proposed Hansel Ford Service
Building, located at 0 Wiljan Court.
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - Project Plans
Attachment 5 - Landscape & Irrigation Plan
Attachment 6 - Photo Renderings
Attachment 7 - Consistency with GP EIR Analysis
Resolution
Presentation
6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATING
TATTOO SHOP - PLANNING RECORD - 1542 SEBASTOPOL RD -
PLN25-0112 (THIS ITEM IS BEING CONTINUED TO THE AUGUST
21, 2025 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MEETING)
BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use permit to allow the operation
of a tattoo studio with regular, daytime hours and operations; no
modifications on exterior of building needed. Small, independently
owned and operated studio with under 10 employees. In compliance
with all CA standards of care for body art professionals including
blood-borne pathogens training. Exempt Project.
City of Santa Rosa
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PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, 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 the
operation of X Tattoo shop at 1542 Sebastopol Road.
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
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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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