TranslatePlanning Commission Meeting
Date: March 16, 2023
Time: 1:00 p.m.
Meeting will be conducted in-person at the following location:
Board of Supervisors Chambers
575 Administration Drive 102A
Santa Rosa, CA 95405
Registration Required: No
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The Planning Commission conducts public hearings and makes decisions on applications for subdivisions, mining permits, and legislative policy matters such the General Plan, Specific Plans, and Zoning changes.
The Planning Commission meets the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month (and as needed).
Roll Call
Commissioner Carr, District 1
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2
Commissioner Ocana, District 3
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5
Commissioner Deas, Chair, District 4
Staff Members
Scott Orr, Deputy Director
Claudette Diaz, Planner
Gary Helfrich, Planner
Alisa Sanders, Administrative Assistant
Jennifer Klein, Chief Deputy County Counsel
Sita Kuteira, Deputy County Counsel III
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Agenda
1:00 PM Call to order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
Correspondence
Planning Commission/Board of Supervisors Actions
Commissioner Announcements
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Planning Commission Regular Calendar
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Item No.: |
1 |
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Time: |
1:05 PM |
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File: |
ZCE23-0001, Vacation Rental Rezone |
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Applicant: |
Sonoma County |
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Owner: |
Various |
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Cont. from: |
N/A |
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Staff: |
Gary Helfrich |
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Env. Doc: |
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations |
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Proposal: |
Adding and amending the Vacation Rental Exclusion and Cap (X, X5, or X10) combining zones for certain parcels in the 1st, 4th, and 5th Supervisorial District |
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Recommended Action: |
Recommend that the Board of Supervisors (1) apply the Vacation Rental Exclusion (X) Combining Zone to certain parcels in the within the Gates Road, Glen Ellen, Hughes Chicken Colony, Kenwood, Palmer Avenue, Theodor Lane, and Waldrue Heights neighborhoods within the 1st Supervisorial District, and certain parcels in the Armstrong Woods Road, Drake Road, Guernwood Park, and Neeley Road neighborhoods in the 5th Supervisorial District; (2) apply the 5% Vacation Rental Cap (X5) Combining Zone to certain parcels within the Chiquita Road and Norton Road neighborhoods in the 4th Supervisorial District, and certain parcels in the Austin Creek, Hacienda, Monte Rio, Northwood, Rio Dell, Summerhome Park, and Villa Grande neighborhoods in the 5th Supervisorial District; and replace the current Vacation Rental Exclusion (X) Combining Zone in the Fitch Mountain neighborhood with a Vacation Rental 10% Cap (X10) Combining Zone and expand the rezoned area to include all parcels between the Russian River and the City of Healdsburg in the 4th Supervisorial District. |
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Location |
Countywide |
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APN: |
Various |
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District: |
One, Four and Five |
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Zoning: |
Various |
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Action - Falcon Lane: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Falcon Lane as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Koenigshofer and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-09 |
Vote: Falcon Lane
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Gates Road: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Gates Road as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-10 |
Vote: Gates Road
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Glen Ellen: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Glen Ellen as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 4-1-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-11 |
Vote: Glen Ellen
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Nay
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 4
Noes: 1
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Hughes Chicken Colony: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Hughes Chicken Colony of the project as recommended with modified conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-12 |
Vote: Hughes Chicken Colony
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Kenwood: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Kenwood as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 4-1-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-13 |
Vote: Kenwood
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Nay
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 4
Noes: 1
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Palmer Avenue: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Palmer Avenue as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 4-1-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-14 |
Vote: Palmer Avenue
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Nay
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 4
Noes: 1
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Waldrue Heights: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to recommend approval to Waldrue Heights as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-15 |
Vote: Waldrue Heights
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Chiquita Road: |
Commissioner McCaffrey motioned to recommend approval to Chiquita Road as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Carr and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-16 |
Vote: Chiquita Road
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Fitch Mountain: |
Commissioner McCaffrey motioned to recommend approval to Fitch Mountain of the project as recommended with modified conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Koenigshofer and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-17 |
Vote: Fitch Mountain
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Norton Road: |
Commissioner McCaffrey motioned to recommend approval to Norton Road as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Carr and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-18 |
Vote: Norton Road
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Armstrong Woods: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Armstrong Woods as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 4-1-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-19 |
Vote: Armstrong Woods
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Nay
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 4
Noes: 1
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Austin Creek: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Austin Creek as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-20 |
Vote: Austin Creek
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Drake Road: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Drake Road as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-21 |
Vote: Drake Road
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Guernewood Park – Monte Rosa: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Guernewood Park – Monte Rosa as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 4-1-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-22 |
Vote: Guernewood Park – Monte Rosa
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Nay
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 4
Noes: 1
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Hacienda : |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Hacienda as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-23 |
Vote: Hacienda
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Monte Rio: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Monte Rio as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-24 |
Vote: Monte Rio
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Neeley Road : |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Neeley Road as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-25 |
Vote: Neeley Road
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Northwood: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Northwood as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-26 |
Vote: Northwood
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action - Rio Dell: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Rio Dell as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-27 |
Vote: Rio Dell
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Summerhome Park: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Summerhome Park as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-28 |
Vote: Summerhome Park
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Action -Terraces – Villa Grande: |
Commissioner Koenigshofer motioned to recommend approval to Terraces – Villa Grande as recommended by staff. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-29 |
Vote: Terraces – Villa Grande
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
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Item No.: |
2 |
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Time: |
1:20 PM |
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File: |
ZCE20-0002, Zone Change to add Vacation Rental Exclusion (X) Combining District |
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Applicant: |
Charles Williamson |
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Owner: |
Various |
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Cont. from: |
N/A |
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Staff: |
Claudette Diaz |
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Env. Doc: |
CEQA Guidelines Section 15305, Minor Alterations in Land Use Limitations |
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Proposal: |
Request for a Zone Change to add the Vacation Rental Exclusion (X) Combining Zone to 22 Parcels along North Castle Road and Half Moon Street in Sonoma to prohibit future vacation rentals on the subject parcels. |
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Recommended Action: |
Permit Sonoma recommends that the Planning Commission adopt a resolution recommending that the Board of Supervisors find the project exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act pursuant to the provisions of Title 14 of the California Administrative Code, Section 15305 and adopt an ordinance to add the Vacation Rental Exclusion Combining Zone to the subject parcels. |
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Location |
22 parcels along North Castle Road and Half Moon Street in Sonoma. |
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APN: |
127-111-005; 127-111-009; 127-111-012; 127-111-027; 127-111-033; 127-111-039; 127-111-044; 127-111-045; 127-111-050; 127-111-051; 127-111-062; 127-111-069; 127-111-070; 127-111-071; 127-111-075; 127-111-092; 127-111-093; 127-111-102; 127-111-103; 127-540-032; 127-540-034; 127-540-036 |
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District: |
One |
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Zoning: |
Various |
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Action: |
Commissioner Carr motioned to approve as recommendation. Seconded by Commissioner Gilardi and approved with a 5-0-0 vote. |
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Appeal Deadline: |
N/A |
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Resolution No.: |
23-30 |
Vote:
Commissioner Carr, District 1: Aye
Commissioner Gilardi, District 2: Aye
Commissioner Ocana, District 3: Aye
Commissioner Koenigshofer, District 5: Aye
Commissioner McCaffery, Chair, District 4: Aye
Ayes: 5
Noes: 0
Absent: 0
Abstain: 0
Permit Sonoma Hearing Waiver Calendar
This calendar serves only to notify the public of hearing waiver projects. The projects listed below are not on the current agenda. During the Sonoma County Shelter in Place order additional accommodations for digital file review of the waiver period are available by contacting the project planner prior to the “last day for public comment” date listed for each item.
| File: | UPE20-0061 |
| Project Name: | Fence |
| Applicant: | Arleen Amaya |
| Staff: | Claudette Diaz |
| Location: | 750 Penngrove Avenue, Penngrove |
| APN: | 047-052-013 |
| Project Description: |
Request for a Use Permit to legalize an existing 6-foot corrugated metal fence, to be painted brown (Benjamin Moore Ticonderoga Taupe #992) to better blend with surroundings. The proposed fence is located within the required front yard setbacks of a corner lot located on 1.79-acre parcel zoned Agriculture and Residential (AR) B6 2.5-dwelling units per acre. |
| Last Day for Public Comment: |
March 20, 2023 |
| File: | UPC22-0005 |
| Project Name: | UPC22-0005, Outdoor Cannabis Cultivation (Additional Cultivation Premises) |
| Applicant: | Steven and Candace Sommer |
| Staff: | Haleigh Frye |
| Location: | 6029 Dry Creek Road, Healdsburg |
| APN: | 090-240-022 |
| Project Description: |
Use Permit Modification (UPC18-0053) for a revision to an approved limited term commercial cannabis cultivation operation to allow for an expansion of the approved licensed premises to move a portion of the cultivation to a new location. The enlarged premises will include the existing and new cultivation area but will not increase total cultivation beyond the previously approved 43,560 square feet. The new additional cultivation space would be located within an existing 2.1 acre existing cleared area, with minor changes to the existing facilities and no change in trip generation. The existing operation is approved for 43,560 square feet of outdoor cannabis cultivation in above ground pots within a 2.4-acre cleared area on a 59.55-acre parcel zoned Land Intensive Agriculture. Outdoor cultivation activities are permitted 24 hours per day, seven days a week as needed, although generally hours of operation are from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. All deliveries and shipping activities shall be limited from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. The project would have a maximum of two (2) employees. The project site would not be open to the public. |
| Last Day for Public Comment: |
March 20, 2023 |
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