637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
Zoning Administrator  
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft  
Thursday, August 21, 2025  
10:30 AM  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:34  
a.m.  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
Draft Minutes - May 15, 2025  
ZA McKay approved the minutes as submitted, with no public  
comment.  
2.2  
Draft Minutes - August 7, 2025  
ZA McKay approved the minutes as submitted, with no public  
comment.  
3. PUBLIC COMMENT  
Janice Karrman spoke about an item that came before the City  
Council.  
4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS  
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE  
ZA McKay read the Statement of Purpose aloud.  
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS  
None.  
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
None.  
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
6.1  
PUBLIC MEETING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATING  
TATTOO SHOP - PLANNING RECORD - 1542 SEBASTOPOL RD -  
PLN25-0112  
(THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 7, 2025,  
REGULAR 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 a Tattoo shop at 1542 Sebastopol Road.  
Planner Briscoe presented.  
The applicant presented.  
Janice Karrman spoke in favor of the project.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.  
ZA-RES-2025-040, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW THE  
OPERATION OF A PERSONAL SERVICE USE OF A TATTOO SHOP, FOR  
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1542 SEBASTOPOL ROAD, SANTA ROSA,  
APN: 125-141-026, FILE NO. PLN25-0112"  
6.2  
PUBLIC MEETING - WEST AVENUE APARTMENTS RENOVATIONS -  
PLANNING RECORD - 1400 WEST AVE - PLN25-0130  
BACKGROUND: Exterior renovations to an existing building due to  
water damage. Applicant is proposing to remove balconies. Exempt  
Project: 15301 and 15183  
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 Design Review to allow apartment  
renovations at 1400 West Avenue.  
Planner Briscoe presented.  
Janice Karrman spoke about tree removal oversight.  
Applicant presented.  
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.  
ZA-RES-2025-041, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR WEST AVENUE  
APARTMENT  
RENOVATIONS FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1400 WEST AVENUE,  
SANTA ROSA, APN: 125-351-027, FILE NO. PLN25-0130"  
6.3  
PUBLIC MEETING - PICK OF THE LITTER/FORGOTTEN FELINES  
OF SONOMA COUNTY - - 3620 INDUSTRIAL DR - PLN25-0239  
BACKGROUND: This is a Second-Hand Store proposal. A staffed  
donation station will manage drop-offs, traffic, and safety. Items will be  
sorted, cleaned, and in an on- priced site warehouse. We manage  
waste proactively with twice-weekly garbage pickup. Illegal dumping is  
addressed immediately. Retail operations will run daily from 8:00 AM to  
8:00 PM. Exempt Project : 15301, 15183  
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 a  
second-hand store at 3616 and 3620 Industrial Drive.  
Planner Briscoe presented.  
Applicant presented.  
Janice Karrman spoke in favor of the project.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO.  
ZA-RES-2025-042, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A  
SECOND HAND STORE FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3620 AND  
3616 INDUSTRIAL DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, APN: 015-690-020, FILE NO.  
PLN25-0239"  
7. ADJOURNMENT  
ZA McKay adjourned the meeting at 11:01 a.m.  
Approved on:  
_______________________________  
{INSERT SECRETARY NAME}  
Recording Secretary  
Approved on: October 2,2025  
/S/ MARK KOLARIK, Recording Secretary