City of Santa Rosa - Meeting of Planning Commission on 12/12/2024 at 4:30 PM

24-019PC

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:28:43 GMT

File #: 24-019PC
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 3.1
Type: PC- Minutes
Title: November 14, 2024 - Draft Minutes.
Action:
Result:

24-130PC

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:28:44 GMT

File #: 24-130PC
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.1
Type: PC- Public Hearing
Title: PUBLIC HEARING - STATE LEGISLATION ZONING CODE TEXT AMENDMENT BACKGROUND: The purpose of the State Legislation Zoning Code text amendment is to ensure the City Code remains in compliance with any State laws which preempt local regulations. In 2023 and 2024, the State of California adopted legislative bills that impact how local governments process housing development projects and regulate shared parking. This text amendment includes modifications to the City’s Zoning Code related to Accessory Dwelling Units, Density Bonuses, Shared Parking and eliminates the requirement for rezoning for General Plan consistency for housing projects. This Zoning Code text amendment is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PRESENTED BY: Amy Nicholson, Supervising Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by resolution, recommend that the City Council adopt a Zoning Code text amendment to amend City Code Chapter 20-31(Density Bonus and Other Incentives), Section 20-12.02
Action: to waive reading of the text and adopt
Result: Pass

24-129PC

Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:28:44 GMT

File #: 24-129PC
Ver.: 1
Agenda #: 11.2
Type: PC- Public Hearing
Title: PUBLIC HEARING - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION BACKGROUND: The proposed project includes recommendations to amend the Santa Rosa Zoning and Municipal Codes and the Processing Review Procedures for Owners of Historic Properties. The proposed amendments are two-fold: 1) streamline and enhance the Landmark Alteration Permit process for properties located in the City’s eight Preservation Districts and for properties designated as local landmarks; and 2) consolidate the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board duties and composition into a single Design Review and Preservation Board, in order to provide a more streamlined process, enhance the City’s preservation efforts, and better allocate City resources. PRESENTED BY: Jessica Jones, Planning Deputy Director RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Planning Commission, by resolution, recommend to the City Council adoption of Zoning and Municipal Code amendments to (1) address streamlining a
Action: to waive reading of the text and adopt
Result: Pass