637 1st St, Large  
Conference Room  
City of Santa Rosa  
Santa Rosa, CA 95404  
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL  
DECEMBER 7, 2023  
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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
November 16, 2023 - Draft Minutes  
November 16, 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. 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 - FENCE WITHIN SIDE CORNER SETBACK - 4740  
BADGER RD - FILE NO. CUP23-042  
BACKGROUND: The project proposes to construct a 6-foot-tall wood  
fence within 15-foot side-corner setback. The project has been found in  
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and qualifies  
for a categorical exemption.  
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Project Description  
Attachment 3 - Site Plan  
Attachments:  
Attachment 4 - Floor Plan  
Attachment 5 - Existing Fence Elevations  
Attachment 6 - Proposed Fence Elevation  
Public Comments  
Staff Presentation  
Resolution  
6.2  
PUBLIC MEETING - FOOD FOR THOUGHT FOOD BANK -  
CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2351 CIRCADIAN WAY - CUP23-056  
BACKGROUND: Food for Thought is requesting a Minor Conditional  
Use Permit to operate a warehouse and distribution land use to  
distribute medically tailored groceries and meals to individuals in  
Sonoma County with serious medical conditions. The operation would  
consist of performing administrative work, sorting and organizing food,  
and preparing meals for distribution. The ooperation has been found in  
compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act and qualifies  
for a categorical exemption.  
PROJECT PLANNER: Conor McKay, Senior Planner  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Project Plans  
Attachment 3 - EDS Exhibit A  
Attachment 4 - Draft Traffic Impact Study  
Resolutions  
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.