637 1st St, Large

Conference Room

City of Santa Rosa

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.

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.

1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

2.1

2.2

2.3

Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-02-26

Attachments:

Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-12

Attachments:

Draft ZA - Minutes - 2025-03-19

Attachments:

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.

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

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.

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

Attachments:

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.

Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form

Attachment 2 - Location Map

Attachment 3 - Project Plans

Attachment 4 - Public Comments Received

Resolution with Exhibit A

Attachments:

Presentation

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.

Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form

Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map

Attachment 3 - Project Narrative

Attachment 4 - Project Plans

Attachments:

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.

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

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.