Planning Commission
Planning Commission
Thu, February 26, 2026
Agenda items
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Agenda items (12)
Procedural (5)
1ProceduralHTTPS://SANTA-ROSA.LEGISTAR.COM/CALENDAR. CLICK ON THE "IN PROGRESS" LINK TO VIEW;
This is a procedural notice directing residents to view meeting details on the city's online calendar system.
2ProceduralVIA ZOOM BY VISITING
This is a procedural notice indicating that the meeting can be accessed remotely via Zoom video conference.
3ProceduralCOMCAST CHANNEL 28, AT&T U-VERSE CHANNEL 99; AND
This is a procedural notice that the meeting is being broadcast on local television channels Comcast 28 and AT&T U-Verse 99.
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
Residents can watch the meeting live on YouTube at the City of Santa Rosa channel, and submit public comments in person at the meeting or by email by 5:00 pm the Wednesday before the Planning Commission meeting.
3.1ProceduralDraft Minutes - February 12, 2026. Attachments: Draft Minutes - February 12, 2026
The Planning Commission will review and approve the draft meeting minutes from February 12, 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.
This is a general overview of the Planning Commission's responsibilities, which include enforcing state planning laws, reviewing land use changes, and holding public hearings on zoning and development matters in Santa Rosa.
5.2General BusinessCOMMISSIONER REPORTS
Planning Commission members will provide updates and reports on issues within their areas of responsibility.
5.3General BusinessOTHER (i.e. VICE CHAIR ELECTION, NEW MEMBER INTRODUCTIONS)
This agenda item covers miscellaneous business such as electing a new Vice Chair or introducing new commission members.
8.1General BusinessSOUTH SANTA ROSA SPECIFIC PLAN - STUDY FILE - 0 CITYWIDE -
The Planning Commission will study the South Santa Rosa Specific Plan, a document that guides future development and land use in that area of the city.
Public Hearing
11.1Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - MD MARKET - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT - 1478 GUERNEVILLE RD - CUP24-027 (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 12, 2026 PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING) BACKGROUND: The project proposes approval of a Major Conditional Use Permit to allow a neighborhood-serving retail market with alcoholic beverage sales for off-site consumption and extended hours of operation from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m., seven days per week, within an existing commercial building located at 1478 Guerneville Road. The project includes minor interior tenant improvements and on-site modifications such as parking lot restriping, circulation adjustments, lighting upgrades, and installation of security features. No expansion of the existing building footprint is proposed. The application has been filed by Mangal Singh Dhillon (MD Market). File No. CUP24-027., This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).
A public hearing on MD Market's request to operate a neighborhood retail market with beer and wine sales and extended hours (6 am to midnight daily) at 1478 Guerneville Road, with minor interior updates and parking lot improvements; this hearing is postponed until March 12, 2026.
11.2Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - MEADOWOOD RANCH - TENTATIVE MAP AMENDMENT - PLANNING RECORD - 2875 DUTTON MEADOW - PLN25-0563 (THIS ITEM IS CONTINUED TO THE MARCH 12, 2026
A public hearing on a proposed amendment to the Meadowood Ranch tentative subdivision map at 2875 Dutton Meadow is scheduled; this hearing is postponed until March 12, 2026.
11.3Public HearingPUBLIC HEARING - ZONING CODE AMENDMENTS PERTAINING TO
A public hearing will be held to consider proposed amendments to the city's Zoning Code.
Additional votes recorded in minutes
Adopt Resolution PC-RES-2026-006 recommending Zoning Code amendments to Chapter 20-49 (Massage Regulation)
aye 6 · absent 1
Aaron Pardoaye
Charles Carteraye
Karen Weeksaye
Miles Hortonaye
Patti Ciscoabsent
Terrence Sandersaye
Vicki Dugganaye