637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED  
APRIL 3, 2025  
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 LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM,  
FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST ST., SANTA ROSA (IT IS  
RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).  
Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the  
Large Conference Room at 637 1st Street or submitted in advance via  
email at Planning@srcity.org by 12:00 pm the Wednesday before the  
Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be  
included in the agenda before the meeting begins.  
THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE VIA  
ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81252770461, OR  
BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 812 5277 0461.  
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
Draft Minutes - March 20, 2025  
Draft Minutes - March 20, 2025  
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. 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 Board,  
Cultural Heritage Board, Planning Commission, or City Council, as  
applicable to the decision.  
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS  
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
6.1  
PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE BLENTECH  
BUILDING EXPANSION AT 2899 DOWD DRIVE; FILE NO. DR24-045  
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal to add a 75' x 60' addition (4,500  
square feet) to the manufacturing facility. The expansion will be of the  
same pre-engineered construction as the existing factory. The project is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator  
approve a Design Review to allow an addition at 2899 Dowd Drive.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Plans  
Attachment 4 - Elevations  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
6.2  
PUBLIC MEETING - DESIGN REVIEW TO ADD ANTENNAS TO AN  
EXISTING TELECOMMUNICATION FACILITY AT 1350 BENNETT  
VALLEY ROAD; FILE NO. DR25-007  
BACKGROUND: Collocation of twelve new panel antennas on an  
existing 75-foot “monopine tower” facility, with no increase in tower  
height; 400 square-foot expansion of existing wooden-fenced  
equipment enclosure; and installation of 30kW diesel generator with  
190-gallon fuel tank on a new 5-foot by 10-foot concrete pad. This  
project is exempt from CEQA.  
PROJECT PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Contractor  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator grant  
Minor Design Review to allow collocation of equipment on an existing  
telecommunication facility with new antennas, ground equipment, and  
lease area expansion at 1350 Bennett Valley Road.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Project Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative  
Attachment 4 - Project Plans  
Attachment 5 - Zoning Propagation Map  
Attachment 6 - EME Report  
Attachment 7 - Photo Simulations  
Attachment 8 - Noise Study  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
6.3  
PUBLIC MEETING - MASAMIGAS MERCADO - DESIGN REVIEW -  
2970 SANTA ROSA AVE - DR24-009  
BACKGROUND: Create a 4,380 sf second floor addition, remove  
awning and install new metal trellis, path of travel, landscaping, stucco  
repair and painting. CEQA Exempt Project  
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator  
approve a Minor Design Review to allow the expansion and remodel for  
Masamigas Mercado at 2970 Santa Rosa Avenue.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Description  
Attachment 4 - Project Plans  
Attachment 5 - Materials Sheet  
Attachment 6 - Transportation Impact Study  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
Presentation  
6.4  
PUBLIC MEETING - HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR A NEW  
DECK AT 3591 BLACKHAWK CIRCLE; FILE NO. HDP24-010  
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a 600-square-foot  
wood deck at the rear yard of the single-family residence. The project is  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
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 Hillside Development Permit to allow a  
600 square foot wood deck at 3591 Blackhawk Circle.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Plan Set  
Attachments:  
Attachment 4 - Policy Statement  
Attachment 5 - Late Correspondence (uploaded 04/02/2025  
Resolution  
Presentation  
6.5  
PUBLIC MEETING - NEW FENCE - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE  
PERMIT - 2115 SLATER STREET - CUP24-054  
BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a 5-foot,  
12-inch-tall wood fence within the corner-side setback. Landscaping is  
proposed to be placed in front of the fence. CEQA Exempt Project.  
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 to allow  
construction of a wood fence within the corner-side setback at 2115  
Slater Street.  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Plan Set  
Attachment 4 - Policy Statement  
Resolution  
Attachments:  
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 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 707-543-4663 (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 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.