Virtual Meeting - See Agenda  
for Participation Information  
City of Santa Rosa  
Design Review Board  
Meeting Minutes - Final  
Thursday, September 16, 2021  
4:30 PM  
1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL  
Chair Weigl called the meeting to order at 4:30 p.m.  
7 -  
Present  
Board Member Michael Burch, Board Member Warren Hedgpeth,  
Board Member John McHugh, Board Member Adam Sharron, Chair  
Drew Weigl, Board Member Henry Wix, and Board Member Sheila  
Wolski  
2. STUDY SESSION  
None.  
3. APPROVAL OF MINUTES  
August 19, 2021 - Draft Minutes  
Approved as submitted.  
September 2, 2021 - Draft Minutes  
Approved as submitted.  
4. PUBLIC COMMENT  
Chair Weigl opened public comment at 4:33 p.m.  
David Harris spoke regarding the 101 JC/Edwards walkable  
overpass.  
Chair Weigl closed public comment at 4:38 p.m.  
5. BOARD BUSINESS  
5.1 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.)  
Chair Weigl read the Statement of Purpose.  
5.2 BOARD MEMBER REPORTS  
Chair Weigl presented.  
5.3 OTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)  
None.  
6. DEPARTMENT REPORTS  
None.  
7. STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION  
None.  
8. CONSENT ITEMS  
None.  
9. SCHEDULED ITEMS  
*9.1  
PUBLIC HEARING - AVENUE 320 APARTMENTS - DESIGN REVIEW  
(MAJOR) - 320 COLLEGE AVE - DR19-045  
BACKGROUND: The Avenue 320 Apartments project proposes two  
multifamily structures, comprised of 37 residential units, at 320 College  
Avenue, which spans between College Avenue and Lincoln Street. The  
existing building fronting College Avenue would be converted from  
commercial use to residential, and a new residential structure would be  
built fronting Lincoln Street. The site plan includes parking, a trash  
enclosure and landscaping. This project is statutorily exempt from  
CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15182 and categorically  
exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15332. The  
application has been filed by Nick Abbott, on behalf of Avenue 320  
Apartments; File No. PRJ19-028.  
Ex Parte Disclosure: None.  
Susie Murray, Project Planner, presented.  
Applicant representatives presented.  
Chair Weigl opened the Public Hearing at 5:25 p.m.  
Denise Hill spoke in support of the project.  
David Harris spoke in support of the project.  
Roy Loessin spoke in support of the project.  
Greg Parker spoke in support of the project.  
Chiar Weigl closed the Public Hearing at 5:36 p.m.  
Staff and applicant responded to Board inquiries.  
A motion was made by Board Member Hedgpeth, seconded by Board  
Member Sharron, to waive reading of the text and adopt as amended:  
RESOLUTION NO. 21-1024 ENTITLED: RESOLUTION OF THE DESIGN  
REVIEW BOARD OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA GRANTING DESIGN  
REVIEW APPROVAL FOR AVENUE 320 APARTMENTS, A 37-UNIT,  
MULTIFAMILY HOUSING PROJECT INVOLVING TWO STRUCTURES,  
LOCATED AT 320 COLLEGE AVENUE, ASSESSOR’S PARCEL NO.  
010-113-035; FILE NO. PRJ19-028.  
The motion carried by the following vote:  
7 -  
Yes:  
Board Member Burch, Board Member Hedgpeth, Board Member  
McHugh, Board Member Sharron, Chair Weigl, Board Member Wix  
and Board Member Wolski  
10. ADJOURNMENT  
Chair Weigl adjourned the meeting at 6:18 p.m.  
Approved on: October 7, 2021  
s/Michelle Montoya