Planning Commission Meeting
Date: October 20, 2022
Time: 1:00 - 5:59 p.m.
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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 District 1 Carr
Commissioner District 3 Ocaña
Commissioner District 4 McCaffery
Commissioner District 5 Koenigshofer
Commissioner District 2, Chair Reed
Staff Members
Scott Orr, Deputy Director
Brian Oh, Division Manager
Tasha Levitt, Secretary
Jennifer Klein, Chief Deputy County Counsel
Disability Accommodation
If you have a disability which requires an accommodation or an alternative format to assist you in observing and commenting on this meeting, please call (707) 565-1947 or email PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements.
Materials
Available digitally through the link in the Agenda. You can also email PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org or the project planner to request materials.
Agenda
1:00 PM Call to order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance.
Approval of Minutes Planning Commission: 06/07/2022; 06/16/2022 06/29/2022; 08/18/2022; 09/01/2022; 09/15/2022
Correspondence
Board of Zoning Adjustments/Board of Supervisors Actions
Commissioner Announcements
Planning Commission Regular Calendar
View documents for all items listed digitally>>
Item No.: |
1 |
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Time: |
1:05 PM |
File: |
Mountain Ave Winery (PLP17-0031) |
Applicant: |
Mathieu Jacques P & Jenifer K |
Owner: |
Same |
Cont. from: |
N/A |
Staff: |
Marina Herrera |
Env. Doc: |
Categorically Exempt from CEQA under State CEQA Guidelines including the following, Section 15301 (Existing Facilities), Section 15303 (New Construction or Conversion of Small Structures) and Section 15061(b)(3) (Common Sense Exemption). |
Proposal: |
The project requests a 1) Zone Change from Rural Residential (RR) to Agriculture and Residential (AR) and 2) a Use Permit for a small winery with a maximum production of 1,000 cases annually to occur within a residential structure. |
Recommended Action: |
Hold a public hearing to review the request for a Zone Change and a Use Permit for a small winery and make a recommendation to the Board of Supervisors to approve the project and find it categorically exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act |
Location |
565 & 457 Mountain Ave. & 17384 Hillcrest Ave., Sonoma |
APN: |
056-281-052, -053 |
District: |
One |
Zoning: |
RR B6 5, RC50/50 |
Action: |
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Appeal Deadline: |
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Resolution No.: |
Vote:
Commissioner District 1 Carr
Commissioner District 3 Ocaña
Commissioner District 4 McCaffery
Commissioner District 5 Koenigshofer
Commissioner District 2 Chair Reed
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
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: | UPE21-0040 |
Project Name: | Conversion of an existing commercial structure to a single-family residence |
Applicant: | Raj Chivukula/ Melissa Mabe |
Staff: | Adam Sharron |
Location: | 6530 Covey Rd., Forestville |
APN: | 083-090-049 |
Project Description: |
Minor Use Permit to convert an existing meeting/event hall to a two-story 4,613 sq. ft. primary single-family residence on a 0.19-acre parcel zoned LC (Limited Commercial), LG/116 (Local Guidelines) SR (Scenic Resource). |
Last Day for Public Comment: |
October 24, 2022 |
Procedures
Planning Commission hearings begin at 1:00 PM and are recorded. Agenda items begin on or after the time stated on the agenda. County staff will give a presentation on the project followed by commissioner questions. A public hearing is then opened and the applicant gives a 10-minute project presentation followed by public comments. The time limit for public comments is at the Chair’s discretion and is typically 3 minutes per speaker. Please state your name for the record when you are called upon. Questions raised by the public may be answered after all public comments are given. The Commission may request staff or the applicant to answer questions, and the applicant is given the opportunity to respond to any public comments. The public hearing is then closed and no further public comments are received. The commissioners discuss the project and make a decision by motion and roll call vote.
Uncontested Calendar
All items listed on the uncontested calendar are considered to be routine. The Chair will open the public hearing on all items simultaneously. If no one from the public addresses the Planning Commission, the hearing will be closed and the items may be acted upon with a single majority vote.
Public Appearances for Non-Agenda Items
Shortly after the hearing begins, the Planning Commission invites public participation regarding the affairs of the County. Any person desiring to speak on any matter which is not scheduled on this agenda may do so. Comments may be limited to three minutes, or as imposed at the discretion of the Chair. Under State Law, matters presented during public appearances cannot be discussed or acted upon by the Planning Commission commissioners.
Public Comment
Please follow the instructions below to submit a Public Comment in writing, email or in person via Zoom. The Planning Commission invites interested persons to submit comments which are entered into the permanent record. Written comments received prior to and during the hearing are distributed to the commissioners, staff, and are available to the public via the public copies link in the calendar section of this agenda. Written comments received after the package is made public may be read into the record.
Mail Public Comments:
Address letters to: Permit Sonoma, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Attn: Planning Agency Secretary, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 and include the project number. Please note, due to the office closure under the Sonoma County Shelter in Place order, Permit Sonoma receives mail once a week leading to longer than usual processing times for mailed in items.
Email Public Comments:
Email comments to: PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org. Please provide your name and the project number. It is advised to email comments prior to the hearing date to give commissioners and staff review time.
Public Comments Using Zoom
Comments are not accepted through Zoom at this time. If you wish to provide comments, please follow the instructions provided on this page for mail, email, or in-person comment.
Speaking In-Person on an Agenda Item
If you wish to speak on an item which appears on this agenda, please fill out a speaker card and drop it in the box near the staff table. You will be called by the Chair in the order received. Your name, will be announced when it’s your turn to speak (1 public comment is allowed per person). The meetings are recorded and all in person testimony must be given through the microphone. Please state your name upon approaching the microphone. Each person may speak only once and is usually granted 3 minutes. Time limits are at the discretion of the Chair. Questions raised by the public are to be directed to the Commission. At the end of the hearing, the Commission may ask staff or the applicant to respond to any questions raised during the hearing.
If you wish to comment on a hearing waiver item, submit your comment directly to the assigned planner prior to the “last day for public comment” date listed for each item.
Be Respectful
Please be respectful of others and the varying points of view. No clapping, booing, or speaking out of turn.
Be Courteous
Please be courteous turn off cell phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.