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 - CANCELLED  
APRIL 4, 2024  
THE APRIL 4, 2024 REGULAR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING IS  
CANCELLED. ALL ITEMS ON THE BELOW AGENDA WILL BE  
CONTINUED TO THE NEXT REGULAR MEETING DATE OF APRIL 18,  
2024 AT 4:30 P.M.  
EFFECTIVE IMMEDIATELY ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE  
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MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY  
ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS LOCATED AT  
100 SANTA ROSA AVENUE (IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT SOCIAL  
DISTANCING BE OBSERVED).  
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
2.1  
2.2  
January 18, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
January 18, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
Attachments:  
January 25, 2024 - Draft Minutes  
January 25, 2024 - 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)  
Vice Chair Elections  
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 - DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR A NEW  
TELECOMMUNICATION TOWER - AT 2715 GIFFEN AVENUE - FILE  
NO. DR23-038  
BACKGROUND: The applicant is requesting approval of a Design  
Review Permit for the construction of an 85-foot-tall (monopine)  
telecommunication tower with ground equipment, surrounded by a  
6-foot-tall CMU wall. The project is exempt from the California  
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman, City Planner  
Staff Report  
Attachments:  
Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form  
Attachment 2 - Location Map  
Attachment 3 - Plan Set (Monopine)  
Attachment 4 - Biological Assessment  
Attachment 5 - EME Report  
Attachment 6 - Coverage Map  
Attachment 7 - Photo Simulations (Monopine)  
Attachment 8 - Alternative Site Analysis  
Attachment 9 - Applicant Presentation  
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.