637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
Zoning Administrator  
Regular Meeting Minutes - Draft  
Thursday, April 3, 2025  
10:30 AM  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:30  
a.m.  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
Draft Minutes - March 20, 2025  
ZA McKay approved the March 20, 2025 Draft Minutes as  
submitted.  
ZA McKay opened and closed the public comment period at 10:32  
a.m.  
3. PUBLIC COMMENT  
None.  
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 - 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.  
Planner Briscoe presented.  
ZA McKay opened and closed the public comment period at 10:35  
a.m.  
The applicant spoke in support of the Planner.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED  
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-020, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW AND MINOR PARKING  
REDUCTION FOR THE BLENTECH EXPANSION FOR THE PROPERTY  
LOCATED AT 2899 DOWD DRIVE SANTA ROSA, APN: 943-134-030, FILE  
NO. DR24-045"  
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.  
Planner Michaelson presented.  
The applicant presented.  
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 10:48 a.m.  
Nyla Blaire spoke against the project.  
Meryl Azar spoke against the project.  
Orlene Curla spoke against the project.  
Sydney spoke against the project.  
Staff and applicant responded to ZA inquiries.  
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at  
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ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED  
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-021, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR COLLOCATION (TWO  
WIRELESS CARRIERS ON ONE FACILITY) INCLUDING NEW ANTENNAS,  
GROUND EQUIPMENT, AND LEASE AREA EXPANSION FOR THE  
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1350 BENNETT VALLEY ROAD, SANTA ROSA,  
APN: 009-371-010, FILE NO. DR25-007"  
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.  
Planner Bisla presented.  
ZA McKay opened and closed the public comment period at 11:13  
a.m.  
Staff responded to ZA inquiries.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED  
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-022, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR MASAMIGOS MERCADO  
FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2970 SANTA ROSA AVENUE, SANTA  
ROSA, APN: 044-280-079, FILE NO. DR24-009"  
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.  
Planner Hartman presented.  
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 11:23 a.m.  
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at 11:26 a.m.  
A member of the public spoke requested modifications to the  
project.  
Applicant responded to public comment and ZA inquiries.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS AMENDED  
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-023, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR  
CONSTRUCTION OF A 600-SQUARE-FOOT DETACHED WOOD DECK FOR  
THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3591 BLACKHAWK CIRCLE, SANTA ROSA,  
APN: 173-590-005, FILE NO. HDP24-010"  
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.  
Planner Hartman presented.  
Applicant presented.  
ZA McKay opened the public comment period at 11:35 a.m.  
ZA McKay closed the public comment period at 11:36 a.m.  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED AS SUBMITTED  
RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2025-024, ENTITLED:  
"RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA  
ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW  
CONSTRUCTION OF A SIX-FOOT FENCE (FIVE FEET SOLID, WITH 12  
INCHES OPEN WOOD DECORATIVE DESIGN) WITHIN THE CORNER-SIDE  
SETBACK FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 2115 SLATER STREET,  
SANTA ROSA, APN: 180-330-008, FILE NO. CUP24-054"  
7. ADJOURNMENT  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY ADJOURNED THE MEETING AT 11:37  
A.M.  
Approved on:  
_______________________________  
MARK KOLARIK, Recording Secretary