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Zoning Administrator approves school fence and storage permit

Santa RosaMay 28, 20262 min read

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Approved a 6-foot ornamental fence around a playground at 3273 Airway Drive (Minor Design Review). Approved a Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for an outdoor storage area with extended hours (5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) at 2728 Giffen Avenue and associated parcels. Continued a proposed modification to a wireless telecommunications facility at 2323 Montgomery Drive to the June 25, 2026 meeting.

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The Zoning Administrator gave formal approval for a new fenced playground at the Sierra School property and for a fenced outdoor storage operation with extended daytime hours on Giffen Avenue. These approvals use "minor" land‑use permits, which allow relatively small changes without full commission review; conditions were added as part of the approvals. A separate request to change rooftop cellphone equipment on Montgomery Drive was postponed to a later meeting after a public hearing was requested. Residents near the sites should expect the approved projects to move forward under the conditions set by the city and may follow or appeal the decisions according to city procedures.

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Approved (as amended) Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-021: Minor Design Review for a 6-foot black ornamental fence enclosing a playground at 3273 Airway Drive (APN: 015-670-024; PLN25-0576).
Approved (as amended) Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-022: Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow an outdoor storage area with extended and transitional hours (5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.) at 2728 Giffen Avenue and associated parcels (APNs: 010-450-019, 010-450-024, 010-450-025, 035-610-016, 035-610-017, 035-610-023; PLN25-0638).
Approved (as amended) Resolution No. ZA-RES-2026-023: Minor Design Review for outdoor storage area fencing at 2728 Giffen Avenue and associated parcels (PLN25-0638).
Continued PLN26-0001: Minor Design Review for modifications to a wireless telecommunications facility at 2323 Montgomery Drive to the June 25, 2026 Zoning Administrator meeting (public hearing requested).

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May 28, 2026, 12:00 AMCity Hall Council Chamber 100 Santa Rosa Ave Santa Rosa, CAscheduled

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10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION
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10:30 A.M.
CALL TO ORDER
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Draft Minutes - May 14, 2026.
PUBLIC COMMENT
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS
CONSENT ITEM(S)
SCHEDULED ITEM(S)
PUBLIC HEARING - 3273 AIRWAY DRIVE NEW ORNAMENTAL FENCE - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW - PLN25-0576 BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review for a new 6-foot-high black ornamental fence to enclose a playground area for the Sierra School of Sonoma County. The playground is proposed in place of an existing five-space parking lot. The project is categorically exempt from CEQA pursuant to CEQA Guidelines Section 15303(e). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for Minor Design Review to allow a new 6-foot ornamental fence to enclose a playground area at 3273 Airway Drive.
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA WITH EXTENDED AND TRANSITIONAL HOURS OF OPERATION AT 2728 GIFFEN AVENUE AND ASSOCIATED PARCELS ALONG GIFFEN AVENUE, LOMBARDI LANE, AND NORTHPOINT PARKWAY; FILE NO. PLN25-0638 BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for an outdoor storage area with extended and transitional hours of operation from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project includes multiple storage areas for mechanical equipment and related materials, screened by black vinyl-coated chain-link fencing with black privacy slats. The operation will take place on multiple parcels and is exempts 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 Conditional Use permit and Minor Design Review to allow an outdoor storage area with extended and transitional hours of operations and new perimeter fencing at 2728 Giffen Avenue and associated parcels.
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR MODIFICATIONS TO AN EXISTING WIRELESS TELECOMMUNICATIONS FACILITY, INCLUDING REMOVAL OF AN EXISTING ROOFTOP CROSS STRUCTURE, INSTALLATION OF A NEW SCREENED ROOFTOP ANTENNA STRUCTURE, AND ASSOCIATED GROUND-LEVEL EQUIPMENT AT 2323 MONTGOMERY DRIVE; FILE NO. PLN26-0001 BACKGROUND: Minor Design Review for modifications to an existing wireless telecommunications facility at 2323 Montgomery Drive. The project includes removal of an existing rooftop cross structure containing three antennas, installation of a new screened rooftop antenna structure containing nine antennas, and associated ground-level equipment modifications. The rooftop screening will be painted to match the existing building, and ground-level equipment will be screened by an existing wall. The 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 Minor Design Review to allow modifications to an existing wireless telecommunications facility, including replacement rooftop antenna screening and associated ground-level equipment modifications at 2323 Montgomery 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.
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) 543-4694 (TTY Relay at 711) or tcorrales@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: ____________________ Tara Corrales Recording Secretary
PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT AND MINOR DESIGN REVIEW FOR AN OUTDOOR STORAGE AREA WITH EXTENDED AND TRANSITIONAL HOURS OF OPERATION AT 2728 GIFFEN AVENUE AND ASSOCIATED PARCELS ALONG GIFFEN AVENUE, LOMBARDI LANE, AND NORTHPOINT PARKWAY; FILE NO. PLN25-0638 BACKGROUND: Minor Conditional Use Permit and Minor Design Review for an outdoor storage area with extended and transitional hours of operation from 5:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. The project includes multiple storage areas for mechanical equipment and related materials, screened by black vinyl-coated chain-link fencing with black privacy slats. The operation will take place on multiple parcels and is exempts 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 Conditional Use permit and Minor Design Review to allow an outdoor storage area with extended and transitional hours of operations and new perimeter fencing at 2728 Giffen Avenue and associated parcels.

Documents from this meeting

Agendahttps://legistar.granicus.com/santarosa/meetings/2026/5/5313_A_Zoning_Administrator_26-05-28_Regular_Meeting_Agenda_and_Summary_Report.pdf
Minuteshttps://legistar.granicus.com/santarosa/meetings/2026/5/5313_M_Zoning_Administrator_26-05-28_Regular_Meeting_Minutes.pdf

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