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  
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023  
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
August 3, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
August 3, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
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. BOARD BUSINESS  
4.1 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).  
4.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)  
None.  
5. 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.  
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION  
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
None.  
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
8.1  
CONCEPT DESIGN REVIEW - BELLEVUE AFFORDABLE HOUSING -  
310 BELLEVUE AVE - DR23-024  
BACKGROUND: The proposed project is a multi-family residential  
100% affordable housing development with a total of 288 units. The  
project will consist of 9 three-story buildings with a mix of studio, one-,  
two- and three-bedroom units. The conceptual design provides central  
amenities including a recreation center, playground, playing fields,  
sports courts, and pet areas. Storage and vehicle & bike parking will be  
provide on site. Because not action will be taken, the project is exempt  
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY: Kristinae Toomians  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Design Concept Narrative  
Attachment 3 - Plan Set  
Attachment 4 - Site Photos  
Presentation  
ADDED Applicant Presentation as of 9.7.23 at 2:25 P.M.  
Late Correspondence as of 9.7.23 at 2:25 P.M.  
8.2  
STUDY SESSION - DRAFT GENERAL PLAN- SANTA ROSA  
FORWARD  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning & Economic  
Development Department that the Planning Commission review and  
provide input on the Draft General Plan. Because no action will be  
taken, this item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY: Shari Meads  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Draft Santa Rosa General Plan  
Attachment 2 - Executive Summary - Draft Santa Rosa Gen  
Attachment 3 - Summary of Goals, Policies, and Actions -D  
Presentation  
9. ADJOURNMENT  
*Ex parte communication disclosure required.  
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  
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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.