City Hall, Council  
Chamber  
City of Santa Rosa  
100 Santa Rosa Ave  
Santa Rosa, CA  
PLANNING COMMISSION  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED  
APRIL 11, 2024  
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
March 28, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
March 28, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
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)  
5. DEPARTMENT REPORTS  
6. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS  
7. PRESENTATIONS  
7.1  
PRESENTATION - FEMA FLOOD RISK MAPPING PROJECT  
BACKGROUND: The Federal Emergency Management Agency, FEMA,  
is responsible for mapping the country’s flood risk and helping  
communities develop strategies for improving resiliency. FEMA has  
identified the Santa Rosa Creek Watershed for a map update.  
PRESENTED BY: Gabe Osburn, Director Planning and Economic  
Development Department  
Presentation  
Attachments:  
8. CONSENT ITEMS  
None.  
9. REPORT ITEMS  
None.  
10. PUBLIC HEARINGS  
10.1*  
PUBLIC HEARING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A NEW  
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER - AT 2715 GIFFEN AVENUE - FILE  
NO. CUP23-004 (CONTINUED FROM MARCH 28, 2024)  
BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting approval of a Conditional  
Use Permit for the construction of an 85-foot-tall telecommunication  
tower with ground equipment and fencing. The project is exempt from  
the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PRESENTED BY:Suzanne Hartman, City Planner  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Project Narrative  
Attachment 4 - Plan Set  
Attachment 5 - Biological Assessment  
Attachment 6 - EME Report  
Attachment 7 - Coverage Maps  
Attachment 8 - Photo Simulations  
Attachment 9 - Alternative Site Analysis  
Attachment 10 - Applicant Presentation  
REVISED - Attachment 10 - Applicant Presentation  
Attachment 11 - Public Correspondence received as of Apr  
Resolution  
Exhibit A  
Presentation  
Late Correspondence Received as of April 11, 2024  
Late Correspondence as of April 9, 2024  
Late Correspondence as of April 11, 2024 - Item 10.1 - Apr  
10.2*  
PUBLIC HEARING - DUTTON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION TIME  
EXTENSION - Exempt Project - ONE YEAR TIME EXTENSION  
REQUEST 2650, 2666, & 2684 DUTTON MEADOW; 1112 &1200  
HEARN AVENUE- EXT23-0009  
BACKGROUND: A request for a one-year Time Extension for an  
approved Tentative Subdivision Map and Conditional Use Permit for a  
137-unit small-lot subdivision on an 18.4-acre site.  
PRESENTED BY:Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 4 - Planning Commission Resolutions  
Attachment 5 - Approved Tentative Map  
Attachment 6 - CEQA 15182 Specific plan Consistency Det  
Resolution  
Presentation  
10.3*  
PUBLIC HEARING - JOHN POL ANNEXATION PREZONING, EXEMPT  
PROJECT - ANNEXATION PRE-ZONING - 5817 HWY 12 - ANX23-001  
BACKGROUND: A request to Pre-zone a parcel developed with three  
single-family dwellings within the County jurisdiction, to RR-20-SR-RC  
(Rural Residential) Zoning District to facilitate annexation to the City of  
Santa Rosa.  
PRESENTED BY:Kristinae Toomians, Senior Planner  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Neighborhood Context Map  
Attachment 3 -Annexation Map  
Attachment 4 - Legal Description  
Attachment 5 - Public Services Plan  
Attachment 6 - Zoning Land Use Map  
Attachment 7 - Assessor's Parcel Map  
Resolution  
Presentation  
11. 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.