Zoning Administrator
Regular MeetingSanta Rosa, CA · September 3, 2025
Minutes
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
Zoning Administrator
Special Meeting Minutes - Final
Wednesday, September 3, 2025 5:00 PM
1. CALL TO ORDER
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.
2. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
2.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZA McKay read the Statement of Purpose aloud.
3. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
3.1 PUBLIC HEARING - MEADOW CREEK TOWNHOMES - DESIGN
REVIEW - 533 BELLEVUE AVE - DR23-010
BACKGROUND: Design Review for Meadow Creek Townhomes
Development proposal consisting of 62 townhomes on a 4.78-acre
parcel. The two-story townhomes would be clustered in 5 and 6-plexes
throughout 12 separate buildings. Units are proposed with 3-bedrooms
ranging from 1,500-1,800 square feet. CEQA Exempt Project
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution,
approve Design Review for the Meadowcreek Townhomes project, a
62-unit residential subdivision located at 533 Bellevue Avenue
(Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 134-042-070).
Planner Bisla presented.
Applicant presented.
Design Review Board Member Drew Fagent responded to ZA
inquiries.
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Jane Doe #1 spoke against the project as written.
Jane Doe #2 spoke against the project as written.
Roger Guerre spoke against the project.
Lori [garbled] spoke against the project.
Roger Guerre spoke again against the project.
Jane Doe #1 spoke again against the project.
Applicant and staff responded to ZA inquiries.
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-043, ENTITLED:
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA
ROSA APPROVING STREAMLINED DESIGN REVIEW FOR MEADOW
CREEK TOWNHOMES, FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 533 BELLEVUE
AVENUE; ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 134-042-070; FILE NO. DR23-010"
4. ADJOURNMENT
ZA McKay adjourned the meeting at 5:40 p.m.
Approved on: September 18, 2025
/S/ Mark Kolarik, Recording Secretary
Agenda
637 1st St, Large
City of Santa Rosa Conference Room
Santa Rosa, CA 95404
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR
SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE AND AGENDA
SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
5:00 P.M. - SPECIAL SESSION
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5:00 P.M.
1. CALL TO ORDER
2. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
2.1 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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Zoning Administrator SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
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3. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
3.1 PUBLIC HEARING - MEADOW CREEK TOWNHOMES - DESIGN
REVIEW - 533 BELLEVUE AVE - DR23-010
BACKGROUND: Design Review for Meadow Creek Townhomes
Development proposal consisting of 62 townhomes on a 4.78-acre
parcel. The two-story townhomes would be clustered in 5 and 6-plexes
throughout 12 separate buildings. Units are proposed with 3-bedrooms
ranging from 1,500-1,800 square feet. CEQA Exempt Project
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner
RECOMMENDATION: The Planning and Economic Development
Department recommends that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution,
approve Design Review for the Meadowcreek Townhomes project, a
62-unit residential subdivision located at 533 Bellevue Avenue
(Assessor’s Parcel Numbers 134-042-070).
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Zoning Administrator SEPTEMBER 3, 2025
Attachments: Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative
Attachment 4 - TM, Prelim Site, Grading, Drainage, Utility Plan
Attachment 5 - Elevations and Floor Plans
Attachment 6 - Conceptual Landscape Plan
Attachment 7 - Design Variation Plan
Attachment 8 - Consistency Analysis Checklist Specific Plan
Attachment 9 - Traffic Impact Study
Attachment 10 - Environmental Site Assessment
Attachment 11 - Arborist Letter and Tree Data
Attachment 12 - Planning Commission Staff Report 7-24-25
Attachment 13 - Resolution PC-RES-2025-012
Public Correspondence
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 09-03-2025)
Resolution
Presentation
4. 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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facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City
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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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