637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED  
MAY 1, 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 - April 17, 2025  
Draft Minutes - April 17, 2025  
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  
VETERINARY HOSPITAL AT 730 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD; FILE NO.  
CUP25-008  
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to operate a veterinary  
hospital. 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  
approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a  
veterinary hospital at 730 Bennett Valley Road.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Description  
Attachment 4 - Project Plans  
Resolution (REVISED as of 04.28.2025)  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
6.2  
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW TO MODIFY  
PREVIOUSLY APPROVED PLAN FOR BURBANK AVENUE  
APARTMENTS AT 1120-1140 FENWAY DRIVE AND 1499 YANKEE  
DRIVE (ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO. 125-361-091); FILE NO.  
DR25-008  
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to modify a previously approved  
plan for the Burbank Avenue Apartments allowing increased building  
height, to 36’2” for the apartment structures. The project is exempt from  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator  
approve a Minor Design Review to allow changes to the previously  
approved plans for Burbank Avenue Apartments located at 1120, 1130,  
1140 Fenway Drive & 1499 Yankee Drive.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachments:  
Attachment 3 - Revised Project Plans  
Attachment 4 - Revised Site Plan  
Attachment 5 - Design Review Board Resolution  
Attachment 6 - Zoning Administrator Resolution  
Attachment 7 - Previously Approved Plan  
Resolution  
Presentation  
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.