637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL  
JULY 17, 2025  
10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
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.  
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.  
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10:30 A.M.  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
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 and  
Preservation Board, Planning Commission, or City Council, as applicable  
to the decision.  
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4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS  
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
6.1  
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A  
HOTEL AND RESIDENTIAL USE (MIXED USE) AT 620 7TH STREET,  
SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. CUP22-009  
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal that will allow designated residential  
units at The Art House, located at 620 7th Street, to be rented for  
shorter term stays as a Hotel Use (Mixed-Use). The project is exempt  
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Murray, Supervising Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by  
resolution, approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a  
Mixed-Use Development, comprised of Multifamily Residential and  
Hotel uses, at The Art House, 620 7th Street.  
Attachments:  
6.2  
PUBLIC MEETING - WOLFF PROPERTY FENCE REPLACEMENT -  
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2056 DENNIS LN - CUP24-050  
BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a 6' fence in the front  
yard setback, replacing the existing wood fence. The project is exempt  
from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PLANNER: Hana Michaelson, Contractor Planner  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by  
resolution, approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow  
construction of a  
6-foot fence within the front-yard setback at 2056 Dennis Lane.  
Attachments:  
6.3  
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A  
RESIDENTIAL FENCE LOCATED WITHIN THE CORNER-SIDE  
SETBACK AT 4040 SHADOWHILL DRIVE, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE  
NO. PLN25-0203  
BACKGROUND: This is a proposal for a 7-foot-tall residential wood  
fence, located within the corner-side setback. 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, by  
resolution, approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow  
construction of a  
7-foot wood fence within the corner-side setback at 4040 Shadowhill  
Drive.  
Attachments:  
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  
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  
Development Department, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.