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  
DECEMBER 21, 2023  
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
December 7, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
December 7, 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*  
THE APPLICANT HAS REQUESTED A CONTINUANCE TO JANUARY  
18, 2024.  
PUBLIC HEARING - NEW VERIZON WIRELESS  
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER - DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT - 244  
COLGAN AVENUE - PRJ23-009  
BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting approval of a Design  
Review Permit for the construction of a 69-foot-tall monopine  
(telecommunication tower) with ground equipment and a 6-foot-tall  
chain-link fence. The project is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner  
8.2*  
PUBLIC HEARING - NORTHPOINT COMMERCE CENTER - MAJOR  
DESIGN REVIEW - 1408, 1416, 1420 THUNDERBOLT WAY -  
ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NOS. 035-530-023, 035-530-024, 035-530-025  
& 035-530-057 - FILE NO. DR23-007  
BACKGROUND: The applicant is proposing to develop an  
approximately 114,884-square-foot industrial building, Northpoint  
Commerce Center, located at 1408, 1416 and 1420 Thunderbolt Way.  
The Project is in compliance with the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA), pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15183 because it is  
consistent the General Plan.  
PRESENTED BY:Suzanne Hartman, City Planner  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Project Description  
Attachment 3 - Location Map  
Attachment 4 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 5 - Color Site Photographs  
Attachment 6 - CEQA Documents  
Attachment 7 - Plan Set  
Attachment 8 - Material and Color Details Board  
Attachment 9 - Concept Design Review Project Plans  
Attachment 10 - Creek Exhibit  
Attachment 11 - Hydrology Study and Drainage Analysis  
Resolution  
Exhibit A  
Presentation  
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.  
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.