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  
JULY 6, 2023  
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
June 1, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
June 1, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
2.2  
June 15, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
June 15, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
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. BOARD BUSINESS  
4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE  
Zoning Code Chapter 20-52.030 F. Project Review. The review authority  
shall consider the location, design, site plan configuration, and the overall  
effect of the proposed project upon surrounding properties and the City in  
general. Review shall be conducted by comparing the proposed project 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).  
4.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
4.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)  
None.  
5. 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.  
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION  
7. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
None.  
8. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
8.1*  
PUBLIC HEARING - KAWANA MEADOWS LOTS 4A AND 70 -  
MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION PREVIOUSLY APPROVED -  
PLANNING PROJECT - 2880 FRANZ KAFKA AVE - PRJ21-020  
BACKGROUND: The project proposes the following: 1) A modification  
of building styles for all units on Lots 4a and 70; 2) A new 6-unit building  
type for Lot 70; 3) A reduction of total units from forty-three (43) units to  
forty-one (41) units on Lot 70: and, 4) A reduction in the total number of  
buildings from thirteen (13) to eleven (11). These changes are in  
response to Fire Code requirements for buildings above 30-feet in  
elevation. Other minor changes are proposed for grading, parking and  
other project features. Lot 70 is also the subject of a previously  
approved Density Bonus and an Affordable Housing Agreement for  
nineteen (19) below market rate rental units.  
PRESENTED BY: Mike Wixon  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 4 - Design Concept Narrative  
Attachment 5 - Civil Plan Set  
Attachment 6 - Architectural Plans  
Attachment 7 - Architectural Plan Elevation Comparisons  
Attachment 8 - Landscape Plans  
Attachment 9 - Visual Analysis Lots 4a and 70  
Attachment 10 - PC Resolution 11852 and MND  
Attachment 11 - 2017 Approved DRB Development and Gr  
Attachment 12 - 2017 Approved DRB Elevations and Rend  
Attachment 13 - Affordable Housing Agreement  
Attachment 14 - DRB Resolution RES-17-967  
Resolution  
Exhibit A  
ADDED Presentation as of 7.3.23 at 4:30 P.M.  
Late Correspondence as of 7.3.23 at 4:30 P.M.  
8.2*  
PUBLIC HEARING - MOSAIC APARTMENTS, EIR PREVIOUSLY  
CERTIFIED BY CC - DESIGN REVIEW MAJOR - 1683 PETALUMA  
HILL RD - DR20-051  
BACKGROUND: This is a proposed 147 unit 3 story walk-up apartment  
project. The project site is just under 5 acres and is located at the  
southwest corner of Petaluma Hill Rd and Colgan Avenue (1683 to  
1775 Petaluma Hill Rd APN #'s 044-021-019, -022, -035, -071, -072).  
The project will have 8 residential buildings - 6 buildings with 20 units, 1  
building with 17 units, and 1 building with 10 units.  
PRESENTED BY: Noor Bisla  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
REDLINED Staff Report as of 7.3.23  
REVISED Staff Report as of 7.3.23  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 4 - Addendum to General Plan EIR  
Attachment 5 - Site Improvement Plans  
Attachment 6 - Architectural Plans  
Attachment 7 - Landscape Plans  
UPDATED Attachment 7 - Landscape Plans as of 7.3.23  
Attachment 8 - Design Review Board Meeting Minutes, July  
Attachment 9 - Response to DRB Comments  
Attachment 10 - Proposal Statement  
Attachment 11 - Public Correspondence  
Resolution 1 - Addendum  
Resolution 1 - Exhibit A  
Resolution 2 - Design Review  
REDLINED Resolution 2 - Design Review as of 7.3.23  
REVISED Resolution 2 - Design Review as of 7.3.23  
Resolution 2 - Exhibit A  
Presentation  
ADDED Applicant Presentation as of 7.3.23  
Late Correspondence as of 7.3.23  
Late Correspondence as of 7.5.23  
9. 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.  
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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.