1.

CALL TO ORDER

Chair Cisco called the meeting to order at 3:58 p.m.

2.

ROLL CALL

Commissioners present:  Commissioners Bañuelos, Byrd, Duggan, Faber, Poulsen, Stanley and Chair Cisco.

3.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

The Minutes of January 13, 2011 were approved as presented.

4.

PUBLIC APPEARANCES

None

5.

DEPARTMENT REPORT

Clare Hartman reminded the commission of a joint meeting with City Council to review the General Plan will be held on March 29, 2011.  More details will be sent out later.

6.

 PLANNING COMMISSIONER’S REPORT

Chair Cisco asked for a nomination for a new Vice-chair.

Commissioner Poulsen nominated Commissioner Faber as Vice-chair and Commissioner Stanley seconded. The motion carried unanimously in favor of Commissioner Faber.

Chair Cisco thanked outgoing Chair Duggan and Vice-Chair Banuelos and also welcomed new commissioner Peter Stanley.

Commissioner Duggan extended a welcome to new Commissioner Stanley and also welcomed Commissioner Cisco as the new Chair and Commissioner Faber as the new Vice-Chair; she also thanked staff for all their support and help during her time serving as chairperson.

Chair Cisco announced appointments to the following sub-committees:

ART in public places – Commissioner Duggan

Subdivision Committee – Commissioner Poulsen  

Waterways Committee – Commissioner Faber

7.

STATEMENTS OF ABSTENTION BY COMMISSIONERS

None

8.

CONSENT AGENDA

None

9.

REPORT ITEM – HEALTHY BY DESIGN: A PUBLIC HEALTH AND LAND USE PLANNING WORKBOOK – The Workbook highlights how land use planning can contribute to overall improvements in public health by helping to reduce both chronic disease and obesity.

Dr. Mary Madduz-Gonzalez, Public Health Officer gave a presentation.

There were brief comments from the commission thanking the doctor on her presentation and stating that the workbook is a positive tool.

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PUBLIC HEARING – CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT – SANTA ROSA VINTNERS SQUARE – 1305 Cleveland Avenue – Application for a tasting room with on and off premises beer and wine sales – File Number CUP10-081

Ex-Parte Disclosures:

Commissioner Byrd – no disclosures

Commissioner Duggan – visited the site

Commissioner Poulsen – visited the site

Commissioner Faber – visited the site

Commissioner Bañuelos – visited the site

Commissioner Stanley – visited the site and spoke with one of the applicants while there

Chair Cisco – visited the site

City Planner Bill Rose gave the staff report.

There were brief questions with regards to crime data and the distinction between tasting rooms and bar/tavern’s sell of alcohol.

Applicant Dino D’Argenzio gave a brief presentation.

Public Hearing:
No speakers

Commissioners discussion ensued:

Commissioner Poulsen – supports the project stating that it is a great idea and that Sonoma county has not taken advantage of being a wine capital.

Commissioner Duggan- supports the project; feels it is a good location.

Commissioner Byrd – has some concern with crime data; not sure where he stands.

Commissioner Faber – supports the project; stated that crime could be a result of not having the right uses.

Commissioner Bañuelos – supports the application; feels it is a good project for Santa Rosa.

Commissioner Stanley – supports the project; stating eyes on the street help with keeping crime down.

Chair Cisco – supports the project; feels comfortable with it and feels protected in the use permit conditions with regard to any future uses.

Commissioner Poulsen made a motion and Commissioner Duggan seconded to approve Resolution 11567: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA MAKING FINDINGS AN DETERMINATIONS AND APPROVING A CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A BAR/TAVERN (JOINT TASTING ROOM) WITH ON AND OFF SALE OF BEER AND WINE FOR SANTA ROSA VINTNERS SQUARE LOCATED AT 1305 CLEVELAND AVENUE – FILE NUMBER CUP10-081

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(7)

(Banuelos, Byrd, Cisco, Duggan, Faber, Poulsen, Stanley)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(0)

11.

PUBLIC HEARING – REZONING – THE VILLAS – 1755 Sebastopol Road and 1700 Hampton Way – Rezoning application to change the zoning from R-3-15 Multi-Family Residential to R-3-18 Multi-Family Residential – File Number REZ09-003

City Planner, Erin Morris gave the staff report.

Commissioners question staff regarding connectivity as well as zoning code issues with regards to the old project.

Applicant Steve McCullough gave a brief presentation.

Public Hearing:
No speakers

Commissioners discussion ensued:

Commissioner Poulsen – feels it is a better project then before; supports.

Commissioner Duggan – has some concerns with regard to circulation and is undecided at this point.

Commissioner Byrd – supports.

Commissioner Faber – supports; only concern would be the 84-lumber property.

Commissioner Bañuelos – supports; only concern from past was circulation; feels it will enhance the area.

Commissioner Stanley – supports stating it conforms to the general plan.

Chair Cisco – supports stating that the R-3-18 fits the general plan and zoning.

Commissioner Poulsen made a motion and Commissioner Duggan seconded to approve Resolution 11568: RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA RECOMMENDING TO CITY COUNCIL REZONING OF APPROXIMATELY 13.8 ACRES OF PROPERTY LOCATED AT 1755 SEBASTOPOL ROAD AND 1700 HAMPTON WAY TO THE R-3-18 MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT – FILE NUMBER REZ09-003

The motion carried with the following vote:

AYES:

(7)

(Banuelos, Byrd, Cisco, Duggan, Faber, Poulsen, Stanley)

NOES:

(0)

ABSTENTIONS

(0)

ABSENT:

(0)

12.

ADJOURNMENT

Chair Cisco adjourned the meeting at 5:00 p.m. to the regular Planning Commission Meeting to be held at 4:00 p.m. in the City Council Chamber at Santa Rosa City Hall on Thursday, March 10, 2011.

PREPARED BY:

Anette Niewald, Recording Secretary

ATTEST:

APPROVED:

Chuck Regalia, Executive Secretary

Patti Cisco, Chair