City Hall, Council

Chamber

City of Santa Rosa

100 Santa Rosa Ave

Santa Rosa, CA

PLANNING COMMISSION

REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND

SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL

AUGUST 24, 2023

MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY

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100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL

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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL

2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES

3. PUBLIC COMMENTS

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. COMMISSION BUSINESS

4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

The Planning Commission is charged with carrying out the California

Planning and Zoning Laws in the City of Santa Rosa. Duties include

implementing of plans, ordinances and policies relating to land use

matters; assisting in writing and implementing the General Plan and area

plans; holding public hearings and acting on proposed changes to the

Zoning Code, Zoning Map, General Plan, tentative subdivision maps, and

undertaking special planning studies as needed.

4.2 COMMISSIONER REPORTS

4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)

None.

5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS

6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS

7. CONSENT ITEMS

None.

8. REPORT ITEMS

None.

9. PUBLIC HEARINGS

9.1*

PUBLIC HEARING - BUNYA BUNYA TREE REMOVAL (APPEAL) -

1080 2ND ST - TR22-062

BACKGROUND: On March 3, 2023, a Tree Permit requesting to

remove an approximately 125-foot Bunya Bunya Tree was denied by

the Director of Planning and Economic Development. The Salvation

Army Residences, Inc. has appealed that decision to the Planning

Commission. The tree is located at 1080 2nd Street, between the

community garden and the sidewalk along the 2nd Street frontage. The

project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act.

PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Senior Planner

9.3*

PUBLIC HEARING - 7-ELEVEN SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR

OFF-SITE CONSUMPTION - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 136

COLLEGE AVENUE - CUP22-052

BACKGROUND: 7-Eleven is requesting a Condition Use Permit for the

sale of beer and wine for off-site consumption. The project is exempt

from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

PRESENTED BY: Susie Murray, Senior Planner

Staff Report

Attachments:

Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form

Attachment 2 - Location & Neighborhood Context Map

Attachment 3 - Project Narrative

Attachment 4 - Site & Floor Plans

Attachment 5 - PCN Approval Letter

Attachment 6 - Police Correspondence and Activity Reports

Attachment 7 - Prior Resolutions, Staff Reports and Comm

Attachment 8 - Council Resolution 27507

Attachment 9 - ZC Section 20-42.034, Alcoholic Beverage S

ADDED PC Meeting Minutes June 17, 2004 as of 8.22.23

Resolution

Presentation

REVISED Presentation as of 8.22.23

Applicant Presentation

Late Correspondence as of 8.22.23

Late Correspondence as of 8.24.23 at 1:20 P.M.

10. ADJOURNMENT

*Ex parte communication disclosure required.

In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Planning Commission 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 contacting the Board Secretary at 543-3190

(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 a majority of the Planning Commission 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.