City Hall, Council  
Chamber  
City of Santa Rosa  
100 Santa Rosa Ave  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED  
JULY 18, 2024  
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 COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT  
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL  
DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).  
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT:  
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"IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;  
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HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/85018452834 OR BY DIALING  
877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 850 1845 2834;  
3. COMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND  
4. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA  
IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY  
BASED ON JUST CAUSE OR EMERGENCY CIRCUMSTANCES  
PURSUANT TO AB 2449,  
THE BOARD WILL ALSO ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH  
THE ZOOM LINK OR DIAL-IN NUMBER ABOVE.  
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  
May 16, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
May 16, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
4. 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.  
5. BOARD BUSINESS  
5.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE  
Zoning Code Chapter 20-52.030 F. Project Review. The review authority  
shall consider the location, design, site plan configuration, and the overall  
effect of the proposed project upon surrounding properties and the City in  
general. Review shall be conducted by comparing the proposed project to  
the General Plan, any applicable specific plan, applicable Zoning Code  
standards and requirements, consistency of the project within the City’s  
Design Guidelines, architectural criteria for special areas, and other  
applicable City requirements (e.g., City policy statements and development  
plans).  
5.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)  
Vice Chair Elections  
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS  
This time is reserved for City staff to provide a briefing on issues of interest. No  
action will be taken on these matters except to possibly place a particular item on  
a future agenda for consideration.  
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION  
8. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
None.  
9. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
9.1  
CONCEPT - CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE SANTA ROSA  
POLICE DEPARTMENT FENCE AT 930 SONOMA AVENUE AND 125  
BROOKWOOD AVENUE  
BACKGROUND:The Police Department is seeking comments from the  
Design Review Board for a perimeter fence to be installed around the  
parking lot at 950 Sonoma Avenue and 125 Brookwood Avenue. This  
item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Supervising Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments and recommendations.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Site Plan  
Late Public Correspondence  
Presentation  
Late Correspondence as of July 18, 2024  
9.2  
CONCEPT - CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE GARDEN  
SQUARE MIXED-USE PROJECT AT 1910 SEBASTOPOL, FILE NO.  
DR23-039.  
BACKGROUND: Proposed mixed-use development including a 5 story  
building with 75 residential units and approximately 7,000 square feet of  
commercial space. This item is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY: Mike Janusek, Contract Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: Provide comments and recommendations.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Design Concept Narrative  
Attachment 3 - Design Concept Plan Set  
Attachment 4 - Neighborhood Meeting Responses  
Attachment 5 - Applicant Presentation  
Attachment 6 - Public Comment Compilation  
Presentation  
Applicant Presentation  
9.3  
CONCEPT - METROPOLITAN TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION  
WAYFINDING SIGNAGE PROTOTYPE PROJECT DR24-001  
(PRJ24-001).  
BACKGROUND:Proposal to install wayfinding signage for the Transit  
Mall and SMART Station as part of a prototype project to help the  
transit riding public better navigate the Bay Area public transit system.  
This item is not considered a project under the California Environmental  
Quality Act (CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY: Matthew Wilcox, Transit Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: Review and Comment.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - MTC Wayfinding Prototype Project Impleme  
10. ADJOURNMENT  
In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Design Review Board 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 request by contact the Recording Secretary at  
707-543-4645 (TTY Relay at 711) and 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 Design Review BOard 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, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.