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  
NOVEMBER 7, 2024  
ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL  
IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS.  
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ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT  
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL  
DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).  
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877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 850 1845 2834;  
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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  
September 5, 2024 - Draft Minutes.  
September 5, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
3.2  
September 26, 2024 - Draft Minutes.  
September 26, 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  
The Design Review Board is charged with considering the location,  
design, site plan configuration, and the overall effect of proposed projects  
upon surrounding properties and the City in general. The Board shall  
compare proposed projects 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)  
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*  
MOTION - SPRING LAKE VILLAGE EAST GROVE  
RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and  
Economic Development Department that the Design Review Board  
make a determination that the proposed project complies with the  
findings required by Zoning Code Section 20-26-060 A(4)(b) and the  
City’s Design Guidelines, and direct staff to forward such determination  
to the Planning Commission.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Policy Statement (Updated 11-5-2024)  
Attachment 4 - Project Description  
Resolution  
Presentation (Updated 11-5-2024)  
9.2  
STUDY SESSION - LANDMARK ALTERATION PROCESS  
IMPROVEMENTS AND CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND DESIGN  
REVIEW BOARD CONSOLIDATION  
It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development  
Department that the Design Review Board hold a Study Session and  
provide comments on proposed amendments to the Zoning and  
Municipal Code and the Processing Review Procedures for Owners of  
Historic Properties to address streamlining and process improvements  
for the Landmark Alteration Permit process and to consider  
consolidation of the duties and composition of the Cultural Heritage  
Board and the Design Review Board into a single Design Review and  
Preservation Board. This item is provided for the Design Review  
Board’s information and no action will be taken.  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Draft Amendments to Zoning and Municipal  
Attachment 2 - Draft Amendments to the Processing Revie  
Attachment 3 - Map of Preservation Districts  
Attachment 4 - List of Designated Landmarks  
Presentation  
10. 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  
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.