637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL  
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023  
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
August 3, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
Draft Minutes  
August 17, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
2.2  
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. 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 Board,  
Cultural Heritage Board, Planning Commission, or City Council, as  
applicable to the decision.  
4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS  
5. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
6.1  
PUBLIC MEETING - CONTINUATION OF NON-CONFORMING USE -  
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1365 KOWELL - CUP23-006  
BACKGROUND: Converting from warehouse use approved under UP  
88-0065 to artisan/craft product manufacturing. Proposed use would be  
conditioned to comply with the City's Noise Ordinance which prohibits  
excessive noise generation that would result in a nuisance to the  
surrounding neighborhood. No on-site sale of products or large-scale  
deliveries of materials or products would occur. Commercial use has  
been continuous since 1937, when building was constructed. The  
project is categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality  
Act (CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner  
Attachment 1 - Site History and Supporting Documents  
Attachment 2 - Project Description  
Attachments:  
Attachment 3 - Floor Plan  
Attachment 4 - Preliminary Transportation Impact Study  
Attachment 5 - Tax Records and Neighbor Comments  
Resolution  
REVISED Resolution as of 9.6.23  
Late Correspondence as of 9.6.23  
6.2  
PUBLIC MEETING - DEL SECCO FENCE - CONDITIONAL USE  
PERMIT - 1451 FULTON RD - CUP23-024  
BACKGROUND: Build fence on east side of property facing Fulton Rd.  
Approximately 10ft from sidewalk/property line encroaching into 20 ft  
Set back. Fence to consist of 2' x 2' x 4' precast concrete block. This  
size fence is necessary due to the elevation change during the  
widening project. Attached pictures show loss of privacy after tree line  
removed, elevation change and a temporary 6 ft fence installed. After  
fence installed, east side will be planted with shrubbery. Plan  
description included with application. The project is  
categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner  
Attachment 1 - Project Description  
Attachment 2 - Site Plan  
Attachments:  
Resolution  
REVISED Resolution as of 9.6.23  
ADDED Presentation as of 9.6.23  
ADDED Public Correspondence as of 9.6.23  
Late Correspondence as of 9.6.23  
6.3  
PUBLIC MEETING - WINDOW MODIFICATIONS - LANDMARK  
ALTERATION - 642 OAK ST - LMA23-002  
BACKGROUND: Exterior changes to existing structure to include (2)  
windows in the east side to be removed and infilled with matching siding  
to the existing, removing (1) existing patio door and replace with a new  
window, and replace (1) window with a new sliding door. Material  
proposed are vinyl for the windows and door and siding to be redwood  
or cedar. The project is categorically exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla, City Planner  
Attachment 1 - Application Forms  
Attachment 2 - Plans Set  
Resolution  
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  
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 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 707-543-3226 (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  
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.