City Hall, Council  
Chamber,  
City of Santa Rosa  
100 Santa Rosa Avenue  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED  
AUGUST 13, 2026  
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY  
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM COUNCIL CHAMBER  
LOCATED AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA ROSA.  
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:  
1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE  
"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;  
2. VIA ZOOM WEBINAR BY VISITING  
HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING  
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356;  
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND  
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA  
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the  
City Hall Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Ave or submitted in advance  
via email at Planning@srcity.org by 12:00 p.m. the Wednesday before  
the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be  
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.  
10:30 A.M.  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
Draft Minutes - July 23, 2026.  
Draft Minutes - July 23, 2026  
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 Zoning  
Administrator. The public may comment on agenda items when the item is  
called. Each speaker is allowed up to 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)  
None.  
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
6.1*  
PUBLIC MEETING - COMMUNITY CARE FACILITY EXPANSION -  
MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2364 MELBROOK WAY -  
PLN25-0637  
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the expansion  
of an existing Residential Care Facility for the Elderly (RCFE) from six  
residents to nine residents at 2364 Melbrook Way. RCFE with six or  
fewer residents are allowed by right in all residential zoning districts,  
while facilities with seven or more residents require approval of a Minor  
Conditional Use Permit. The project involves the construction of three  
new bedrooms. The project is categorically exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15301,  
Existing Facilities.  
PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Senior Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator  
approve a Minor Conditional Use permit to allow the expansion of an  
existing Residential Care Facility for the Elderly from six beds to nine  
beds at 2364 Melbrook Way.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative  
Attachment 4 - Project Plans  
Attachment 5 - State License RCFE  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A  
Presentation  
Updated Presentation (Uploaded 8/11/2026)  
Late Correspondence (Uploaded 8/11/2026)  
6.2*  
PUBLIC MEETING - DRIVE-THROUGH COFFEE SHOP WITH  
EXTENDED HOURS OF OPERATION AND ASSOCIATED SITE  
IMPROVEMENTS - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR  
DESIGN REVIEW - 2249 SANTA ROSA AVENUE - PLN26-0049  
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design  
Review to allow extended hours of operation for a drive-through coffee  
shop and associated building and site improvements at an existing  
developed commercial site with drive-through service. The project  
includes landscaping, exterior building modifications, pedestrian access  
improvements and reconfiguration of the existing drive-through lane.  
The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Sections 15301 and 15303.  
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 and Minor  
Design Review to allow a drive-through restaurant (7 Brew Coffee) with  
extended hours of operation, modifications to the existing building and  
drive-through, and associated site improvements, at 2249 Santa Rosa  
Avenue.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative  
Attachment 4 - Project Plans  
Attachment 5 - Transportation Assessment  
Resolution 1  
Attachments:  
Exhibit A  
Exhibit B  
Resolution 2  
Exhibit A  
Exhibit B  
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 (including member(s) of a legislative body) 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) 543-4694 (TTY Relay at 711) or tcorrales@srcity.org. The e-mail subject line  
should read “ADA Accommodation Request” or “Language Assistance” and the email should include your name, address,  
telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the  
board meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information  
can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org.  
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.