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Planning Commission

Thu, August 13, 2026

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Procedural (5)
1ProceduralHTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
Instructions for viewing the meeting agenda online through the city's Legistar calendar system by clicking the "In Progress" link.
2ProceduralVIA ZOOM BY VISITING
Instructions for joining the meeting remotely via Zoom video conference.
3ProceduralCOMCAST CHANNEL 28; AND
Instructions for watching the meeting on Comcast Channel 28 on local cable television.
4ProceduralVIA YOUTUBE AT HTTPS://WWW.YOUTUBE.COM/CITYOFSANTAROSA Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the Council Chamber or submitted in advance via email at planningcommission@srcity.org by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before the Planning Commission Meeting. Any written correspondence will be included in the agenda before the meeting begins. IN THE EVENT A BOARD MEMBER PARTICIPATES REMOTELY BASED ON JUST CAUSE UNDER THE BROWN ACT, THE CITY WILL ALLOW FOR PUBLIC COMMENT THROUGH THE ZOOM
Instructions for viewing the meeting on YouTube at the City of Santa Rosa channel, plus information about how residents can submit public comments in person, by email before 5 pm on Wednesday, or via Zoom if board members are participating remotely.
3.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - July 9, 2026. Attachments: Draft Minutes - July 9, 2026
Approval of the draft minutes from the Planning Commission's July 9, 2026 meeting.
↓ Draft Minutes - July 9, 2026
General Business
5.1General BusinessSTATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Planning Commission is charged with carrying out the California Planning and Zoning Laws in the City of Santa Rosa. Duties include implementing of plans, ordinances and policies relating to land use matters; assisting in writing and implementing the General Plan and area plans; holding public hearings and acting on proposed changes to the Zoning Code, Zoning Map, General Plan, tentative subdivision maps, and undertaking special planning studies as needed.
A statement describing the Planning Commission's role and responsibilities, which include implementing land use laws, developing and enforcing the General Plan, holding public hearings on zoning changes, and reviewing subdivision proposals.
5.2General BusinessCOMMISSIONER REPORTS
Planning commissioners will share updates and reports on matters relevant to their work.
5.3General BusinessOTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
Discussion of other business items that may include electing a vice chair, introducing new commissioners, or other administrative matters.
8.1General BusinessSOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN - DRAFT PREFERRED
Review and discussion of the draft preferred plan for the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, which guides future development and land use in that area.
↓ Attachment 1 - Draft Preferred Alternative
↓ Attachment 2 - Summary of Draft Preferred Alternative (English)
↓ Attachment 3 - Summary of Draft Preferred Alternative (Spanish)
↓ Attachment 4 – Land Use and Circulation Alternatives Report
↓ Attachment 5 – Community Engagement Strategy
↓ Presentation
↓ Staff Report
The Planning Commission is being asked to review and provide feedback on a Draft Preferred Alternative for the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, which synthesizes community input, agency comments, and expert feedback on three earlier development scenarios for the area south of downtown. The preferred approach emphasizes mixed-use development and increased housing density along Santa Rosa Avenue, city-centered growth near the Santa Rosa Marketplace, distributed parks and greenway connections along creek corridors, and improved multi-modal transportation crossings—reflecting community preferences while addressing Moorland residents' concerns about density and Bellevue Avenue crossing priorities. The plan is funded by a $1.2 million regional grant with an additional $104,428 from the city's Advance Planning Fund, and the commission's input will help shape the final preferred alternative targeted for public release in fall 2026, with council adoption expected in spring 2027.

Additional votes recorded in minutes

Adopt Resolution PC-RES-2026-021 (College Avenue Starbucks Conditional Use Permit)

aye 4 · absent 1 · nay 2
Chair Karen Weeksaye
Commissioner Aaron Pardoabsent
Commissioner Charles Carternay
Commissioner Miles Hortonaye
Commissioner Patti Ciscoaye
Commissioner Terrence Sandersaye
Vice Chair Vicki Duggannay