Virtual Meeting - See Agenda  
for Participation  
City of Santa Rosa  
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD  
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND  
SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL-REVISED  
SEPTEMBER 15, 2022  
PURSUANT TO GOVERNMENT CODE SECTION 54953(e) AND THE  
RECOMMENDATION OF THE HEALTH OFFICER OF THE COUNTY OF  
SONOMA, DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEMBERS WILL BE PARTICIPATING  
IN THIS MEETING VIA ZOOM WEBINAR.  
MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE VIRTUALLY AT  
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4:30 P.M. - REGULAR SESSION (VIRTUAL MEETING)  
The agenda was revised to include Late Public Correspondence for Item  
5.1 Clark's Corner as well as to include updated summary language, a  
revised Resolution and Late Public Correspondence for Item 5.2 Public  
Hearing - Avenue 3111 Storage & Apartments.  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
2. 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.  
3. STATEMENT OF PURPOSE  
Design Review Board: 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).  
Cultural Heritage Board: Principal duties of the Board include undertaking  
and updating historic inventories or surveys, recommending designation of  
Landmarks and Preservation Districts, reviewing proposed alterations to  
historic buildings, and promoting public awareness of preservation issues. If  
you are in a historic district or would like more information regarding historic  
districts, please see the Processing Review Procedures for Owners of  
Historic Properties.  
4. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION  
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Design Review Board of the City of Santa  
Rosa will hold a Special Joint Meeting with the Cultural Heritage Board on  
Thursday, September 15, 2022, virtually via Zoom at or after 4:30 p.m. The  
purpose of this meeting is to hold a Joint Concept Review to provide feedback  
and comments on the following project:  
5. SCHEDULED ITEM(S)  
5.1  
CLARK'S CORNER - JOINT CONCEPT REVIEW (DRB/CHB) - 120  
5TH ST - FILE NOS. PRJ22-016 (LMA22-013 & DR22-032)  
BACKGROUND: Concept Review for Clark’s Corner, a proposal to  
construct four additional stories of housing, comprised of studio, one-  
and two-bedroom units, 35 dwelling units in all, above the existing  
Tocchini Building. The request for the Design Review Boards and  
Cultural Heritage to provide comments and direction for a concept  
review item is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act  
(CEQA) because there is no possibility that the action will have any  
effect on the environment (CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3) and  
15378).  
PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Murray  
Attachments:  
ADJOURN SPECIAL JOINT MEETING OF THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AND  
CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND RECONVENE TO THE DESIGN REVIEW  
BOARD SCHEDULED ITEMS.  
5.2*  
PUBLIC HEARING - AVENUE 3111 STORAGE & APARTMENTS,  
EXEMPT FROM CEQA - DESIGN REVIEW MAJOR - 3111 & 3119  
SANTA ROSA AVE - PRJ21-013 (DR21-016)  
BACKGROUND: The project proposes to construct an approximately  
85,000-square foot self-storage facility and a 48-unit apartment  
complex. Required permits include a Design Review, minor Conditional  
Use Permit, and a Lot Line Adjustment. The project is categorically  
exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act as infill  
development.  
PROJECT PLANNER: Susie Murray  
Attachments:  
Please note, this action is final unless an appeal is filed with the City Clerk’s  
office within 10 calendar days of today’s decision pursuant to zoning code  
section 20-62.030  
6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
None.  
7. BOARD BUSINESS  
7.1 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
7.2 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)  
None.  
8. 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.  
9. CONSENT ITEM(S)  
None.  
10. 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  
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  
Development, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.