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Code Enforcement Appeal/Abatement Hearing

Date: September 25, 2020

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 3:59 p.m.

Address:
Virtual Meeting
Santa Rosa, CA 95403

Registration Required: No

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Public Comment Using Zoom: Members of the public who join the Zoom meeting, either through the Zoom app or by calling in, will be able to provide live public comment at specific points throughout the meeting.

Disabled 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 contact Mark Franceschi at (707) 565-1922 or by email mark.franceschi@sonoma-county.org by 12pm Wednesday, September 23, 2020, to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

Note: Hearings will not start prior to the scheduled time, however, start times may be delayed if a hearing runs longer than the allotted time.

Agenda

Time: 9:00 a.m.
File: VPL19-1180
Owners: David Levine
Location: 6971 St. Helena Road, Santa Rosa
APN: 028-150-049

Staff: Jesse Cablk

Violation: To consider the appeal of the administrative determination of penalties assessed for cannabis cultivation beyond the scope of cannabis cultivation permit APC18-0038 in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26. To also consider the revocation of Agricultural Permit APC18-0036 issued for cannabis cultivation for non-compliance with operational standards.

Time: 10:00 a.m.

File: VPL20-0227
Owners: Paul Ray Denbeste & Melody Denbeste
Location: 33355 River Road, Cloverdale
APN: 116-190-058
Staff: Jesse Cablk

Violation: To consider the appeal of the administrative determination of penalties assessed for unpermitted cannabis cultivation in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26.

Time: 11:00 a.m.

File: VPL19-0939
Owners: Sharon Grossi
Location: 6300 Petaluma Hill Road, Santa Rosa
APN: 047-132-028
Staff: Todd Hoffman

Violation: To consider the appeal of the administrative determination of penalties assessed for unpermitted cannabis cultivation in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26.

Time: 1:00 p.m.

File: VBU16-0112, VBU18-0998, VPL19-1214
Owners: Cary D. Ostrofe
Location: 14260 Sunset Avenue, Guerneville
APN: 070-080-012
Staff: Nathan Peacock

Violation: To consider the abatement of junkyard conditions exceeding 200 square feet, failure to maintain a structure, and a dangerous building, in violation of Chapter 7 and Chapter 26 of the Sonoma County Code.

ADA Accessibility: The County of Sonoma does not discriminate on the basis of disability and no person shall, by reason of a disability, be denied the benefits of its services, programs, or activities. This hearing is located in an accessible facility. If you wish to request a copy of the Agenda in an alternate format, or would like to attend this meeting and will require special assistance in order to participate, please contact Pam Ramirez at (707) 565-1904 at least 72 hours prior to the hearing to make arrangements.

Administrative Hearings are conducted at the time stated on the agenda, or after the stated time if another item takes longer. County staff will first give a brief report, followed by the property owner or his/her agent’s presentation.

If you wish to speak on an item which appears on this agenda, please wait for the County and the property owner’s presentations to conclude. Typically, the Hearing Officer will then open the hearing for public comment. The hearings are recorded by a stenographer and all testimony must be given through the microphone or submitted in writing. Please state your name upon approaching the microphone. Each person may speak only once and is usually granted 3 to 5 minutes. Time limits are at the discretion of the Hearing Officer.

Please be respectful of the speakers and the varying points of view. No clapping, booing, or speaking out of turn. At the end of the hearing, the owner may be given an opportunity to respond to the comments received. The Hearing Officer will close the public hearing and once the hearing is closed, no further public comments can be received. The Hearing Officer will then review the matter at hand and make a decision within 20 days from the date of the hearing.