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Zoning Administrator approves Santa Rosa Plaza frontage changes and two residential fence permits

Santa RosaFeb 12, 20262 min read

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At the February 12, 2026 Zoning Administrator meeting, ZA McKay approved an amended Minor Design Review for frontage improvements at 1071 Santa Rosa Plaza (DR23-019), and approved two minor Conditional Use Permits to legalize residential fences at 2233 Grosse Avenue (CUP17-030) and 801 7th Street (CUP25-004). The January 15, 2026 draft minutes were approved. Public comment included opposition to the mall frontage project citing bicycle safety and mixed public comment on the fence projects. The meeting was called to order at 10:31 a.m. and adjourned at 11:29 a.m.

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Approved draft January 15, 2026 minutes as submitted.
Approved, as amended, Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-005: Minor Design Review for drive lane and 10 parking spaces at 1071 Santa Rosa Plaza (DR23-019; APN: 010-660-001).
Approved Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-006: Minor Conditional Use Permit to legalize a wood fence replacement (8' to 8'5") at 2233 Grosse Avenue (CUP17-030; APN: 181-240-076).
Approved Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-007: Minor Conditional Use Permit to legalize a 7' backyard/side yard redwood fence (6' solid + 1' lattice) at 801 7th Street (CUP25-004; APN: 009-051-010).

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Feb 12, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall Council Chamber 100 Santa Rosa Ave 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 COUNCIL CHAMBER AT 100 SANTA ROSA AVE, SANTA ROSA. THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE AT: 1. HTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW; 2. VIA ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356; AND 3. VIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the Council Chamber at 100 Santa Rosa Ave 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.
10:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft January 15, 2026 Minutes
PUBLIC COMMENT
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
CONSENT ITEM(S)
SCHEDULED ITEMS
PUBLIC HEARING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR THE SANTA ROSA MALL’S FRONTAGE IMPROVEMENTS AT 1071 SANTA ROSA PLAZA, FILE NO. DR23-019 BACKGROUND: The project proposes various frontage improvements, including the creation of a new drive lane with ten (10) new vehicle parking spaces along B Street. 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 Minor Design Review Permit, by resolution, to allow various frontage improvements at 1071 Santa Rosa Plaza
PUBLIC MEETING - STARK FENCE REPLACEMENT - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 2233 GROSSE AVE - CUP17-030 BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit to legalize a wood fence replacement, ranging in height from 8' to 8'5". CEQA Exempt Project PROJECT PLANNER: Sachnoor Bisla RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Zoning Administrator that the Planning Commission, by resolution, approve a Minor Conditional Use Permit to legalize the Stark Fence Replacement, located at 2233 Grosse Avenue. File No. CUP17-030
PUBLIC MEETING - RESIDENTIAL FENCE - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 801 7TH ST - CUP25- 004 BACKGROUND: Legalize a 7' fence (6' solid and 1' lattice) located within the exterior side yard setback along the sidewalk on Orchard St. 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 Conditional Use Permit to legalize a 7-foot fence along Orchard Street.
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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.
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