City Hall, Council

Chamber

City of Santa Rosa

100 Santa Rosa Ave

Santa Rosa, CA

PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND

SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED

DECEMBER 12, 2024

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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2. REMOTE PARTICIPATION UNDER AB 2449 (IF NEEDED)

To consider and take action on any request from a Board Member to

participate in a meeting remotely due to Just Cause or Emergency

Circumstances pursuant to AB 2449 (Government Code Section 54953(f)).

3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3.1

November 14, 2024 - Draft Minutes.

November 14, 2024 - Draft Minutes

Attachments:

4. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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.

5. COMMISSION BUSINESS

5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Planning Commission is charged with carrying out the California

Planning and Zoning Laws in the City of Santa Rosa. Duties include

implementing of plans, ordinances and policies relating to land use

matters; assisting in writing and implementing the General Plan and area

plans; holding public hearings and acting on proposed changes to the

Zoning Code, Zoning Map, General Plan, tentative subdivision maps, and

undertaking special planning studies as needed.

5.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS

5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)

None.

6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS

8. PRESENTATIONS

None.

9. CONSENT ITEMS

None.

10. REPORT ITEMS

None.

11. PUBLIC HEARINGS

11.1

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 20-12.020 (Zoning Code Rules of

Interpretation), Section 20-36.050 (Adjustments to Parking

Requirements), and Section 20-42.130 (Accessory Dwelling Units) as

described in Attachment 1.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Staff Report Revised (Uploaded 12-12-2024)

Attachment 1 - Redline Changes to the Zoning Code

Attachment 1 Revised - Redline Changes to the Zoning Co

Attachment 2 - Government Code Section 65915 incorpora

Attachment 3 - Assembly Bill 821

Attachment 4 - Assembly Bill 894

Attachment 5 - Assembly Bill 976

Attachment 6 - Assembly Bill 2533

Attachment 7 - Senate Bill 1211

Resolution

Resolution Revised (Uploaded 12-12-2024)

Presentation

Presentation Revised (Uploaded 12-12-2024)

11.2

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 and process

improvements for the Landmark Alteration Permit process, and (2)

consider consolidation of the duties and composition of the Cultural

Heritage Board and Design Review Board into a single Design Review

and Preservation Board.

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Draft Amendments to the Zoning Code and

Attachment 2 - Draft Amendments to the Processing Revie

Attachment 3 - Map of Preservation Districts

Attachment 4 - List of Designated Landmarks

Attachment 5 - Community Comments

Resolution

Presentation

Late Correspondence (Uploaded 12-12-2024)

12. ADJOURNMENT

*Ex parte communication disclosure required.

In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Planning Commission 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 on the basis of disability in the admissions or access to, or treatment of or

employment in, its programs or activities. Disability-related aids or services, including printed information in alternate formats, to

enable persons with disabilities to participate in public meetings are available by contacting the Board Secretary at

707-543-4646 (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 a majority of the Planning Commission 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.