City of Santa Rosa Zoning Administrator (Aug 21, 2025): Approves tattoo studio, West Avenue apartment renovations, and second-hand store

10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST ST., SANTA ROSA. Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the Large Conference Room at 637 1st Street or submitted in advance via email at Planning@srcity.org by 12:00 pm the Wednesday before the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be included in the agenda before the meeting begins. THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE VIA ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/81252770461, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 812 5277 0461.

10:30 A.M.

CALL TO ORDER

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Draft Minutes - May 15, 2025

Draft Minutes - August 7, 2025

PUBLIC COMMENT

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS

STATEMENT OF PURPOSE

ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS

CONSENT ITEM(S)

SCHEDULED ITEM(S)

PUBLIC MEETING - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR OPERATING TATTOO SHOP - PLANNING RECORD - 1542 SEBASTOPOL RD - PLN25-0112 (THIS ITEM WAS CONTINUED FROM THE AUGUST 7, 2025, REGULAR MEETING) BACKGROUND: A Minor Conditional Use permit to allow the operation of a tattoo studio with regular, daytime hours and operations; no modifications on exterior of building needed. Small, independently owned and operated studio with under 10 employees. In compliance with all CA standards of care for body art professionals including blood-borne pathogens training. Exempt Project. PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow the operation of a Tattoo shop at 1542 Sebastopol Road.

PUBLIC MEETING - WEST AVENUE APARTMENTS RENOVATIONS - PLANNING RECORD - 1400 WEST AVE - PLN25-0130 BACKGROUND: Exterior renovations to an existing building due to water damage. Applicant is proposing to remove balconies. Exempt Project: 15301 and 15183 PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a Minor Design Review to allow apartment renovations at 1400 West Avenue.

PUBLIC MEETING - PICK OF THE LITTER/FORGOTTEN FELINES OF SONOMA COUNTY - - 3620 INDUSTRIAL DR - PLN25-0239 BACKGROUND: This is a Second-Hand Store proposal. A staffed donation station will manage drop-offs, traffic, and safety. Items will be sorted, cleaned, and in an on- priced site warehouse. We manage waste proactively with twice-weekly garbage pickup. Illegal dumping is addressed immediately. Retail operations will run daily from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Exempt Project : 15301, 15183 PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe, City Planner RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a second-hand store at 3616 and 3620 Industrial Drive.

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.

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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.

Approved on: 10/2/2025 /S/ MARK KOLARIK, Recording Secretary