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Zoning Administrator approves four minor permits including single-family dwelling and child day care

Santa RosaJan 15, 20263 min read

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Meeting called to order at 10:30 AM. Draft minutes approved. Zoning Administrator McKay announced relocation of meetings to City Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Avenue) and schedule change to 2nd and 4th Thursdays effective Feb 1, 2026. Approved Minor Hillside Development Permit for a new single-family dwelling and pool at 3606 Tillmont Way (PLN25-0318); approved Minor Conditional Use Permit for Little Legends Learning Center at 4042 Sebastopol Road (PLN25-0151); approved Minor Hillside Development Permits for in-ground pools at 595 Montclair Dr (PLN25-0224) and 3773 Boulder Point (PLN25-0361). Meeting adjourned at 11:09 AM.

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Approved draft minutes from December 18, 2025.
Announced relocation of Zoning Administrator meetings to City Council Chambers (100 Santa Rosa Avenue) and change of regular meeting days to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays, effective February 1, 2026.
Approved Resolution ZA-RES-2026-001: Minor Hillside Development Permit for construction of a new single-family dwelling and pool at 3606 Tillmont Way (PLN25-0318).
Approved Resolution ZA-RES-2026-002: Minor Conditional Use Permit for a child day care center (Little Legends Learning Center) at 4042 Sebastopol Road (PLN25-0151).
Approved Resolution ZA-RES-2026-003: Minor Hillside Development Permit for an in-ground pool at 595 Montclair Drive (PLN25-0224).
Approved Resolution ZA-RES-2026-004: Minor Hillside Development Permit for an in-ground pool at 3773 Boulder Point (PLN25-0361).

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Jan 15, 2026, 12:00 AM637 First Street, Santa Rosa, CAscheduled

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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 First 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/89296520356, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356.
10:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes - December 18, 2025
PUBLIC COMMENT
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
CONSENT ITEM(S)
SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
PUBLIC HEARING - MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND POOL AT 3606 TILLMONT WAY, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0318 BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a new 4,472-square-foot single-family dwelling with a pool, located within portions of the site with a slope of 10 percent or greater, at 3606 Tillmont Way. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution, approve a Minor Hillside Development Permit to allow construction of a single-family dwelling with a pool, located at 3606 Tillmont Way.
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, LOCATED AT 4042 SEBASTOPOL ROAD, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0151 BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to operate a child day care center (Little Legends Learning Center) within portions of an existing church, located at 4042 Sebastopol Road. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman 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 child day care center at 4042 Sebastopol Road.
PUBLIC MEETING - NEW IN-GROUND POOL - PLANNING RECORD - 595 MONTCLAIR DR - PLN25-0224 BACKGROUND: Minor Hillside Permit for a new in ground gunite swimming pool (576sq.ft) in the rear yard. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a minor Hillside Development to allow an in-ground pool at 595 Montclair Drive.
PUBLIC MEETING - 3773 BOULDER POINT (POOL) - PLANNING RECORD - 3773 BOULDER POINT PL - PLN25-0371 BACKGROUND: Minor Hillside Development Permit for the installation of an inground pool at 3773 Boulder Point. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a minor Hillside Development to allow an inground pool at 3773 Boulder Point Place.
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.
The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Recording Secretary at (707) 543-4663 (TTY Relay at 711) or mkolarik@srcity.org. The e-mail subject line should read “ADA Accommodation Request” or “Language Assistance” and the email should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the board meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org.
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: _______________________________ Mark Kolarik, Recording Secretary
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