Board of Zoning Adjustments Meeting - Revised Agenda
Date: December 10, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Registration Required: No
Revised Agenda
Roll Call
Caitlin Cornwall
Komron Shahhosseini
Cameron Mauritson
John Lowry
Todd Tamura, Chair
Staff Members
Scott Orr
Lauren Scott
Scott Davidson
Gary Helfrich
Arielle Wright, Secretary
Jennifer Klein, Chief Deputy County Counsel
The December 10, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustments meeting will be facilitated virtually through Zoom. In accordance with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 the December 10, 2020 Board of Zoning Adjustments hearing will be held virtually.
Members of the public can watch or listen to the meeting using one of the two following methods:
Join the Zoom meeting application on your computer, tablet or smartphone:
Go to: https://sonomacounty.zoom.us/j/99217566838?pwd=WGFtWHpPemsyUWozalZ1NkJFU0FXZz09
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Call-in and listen to the meeting:
Dial: 1(669) 900-9128
Enter meeting ID: 992 1756 6838
Enter password: 397009
Public Comments: Public Comment may be submitted via email.
Email Public Comment Prior to the meeting: To submit an emailed public comment to the Board of Zoning Adjustments email PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org. Please provide your name, the agenda number(s) on which you wish to speak, and your comment. These comments will be emailed to the Commissioners and Project Staff.
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.
Disability Accomodation: 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.
The rules for public observation and comment supersede and replace the standard provisions (below) for the duration of the public health emergency.
1:00 PM Call to order, Roll Call and Pledge of Allegiance. Please Be Courteous - Turn off cell phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.
Approval of Minutes
Board of Zoning Adjustments, 6/25, 8/13 and 9/10
Correspondence
Planning Commission/Board of Supervisors Actions
Commissioner Announcements
Public Copies for all items listed are Digital
Go to:https://share.sonoma-county.org/link/ShnPxa0JWQ0/
Agenda
Board of Zoning Adjustments Regular Clendar
Item Number: | 1 |
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Time: | 1:10 PM |
File Number: | UPC18-0050 |
Applicant: | Peter Buffington |
Staff: | Lauren Scott |
Owner: | Peter Buffington |
Con’t from: | Not applicable |
Env Doc: | Mitigated Negative Declaration (MND) |
Proposal: | Request for a five-year limited-term Use Permit for a cannabis operation, including 10,000 square feet of mixed-light cannabis cultivation, 25,000 square feet of outdoor cannabis cultivation, associated processing of site-grown cannabis, and the clearing of 2.73 acres of vegetation primarily for the construction of a 1.7-million gallon water storage pond on a 40.11-acre parcel. |
Location: | 41707 Sleepy Hollow Road, Annapolis |
APN: | 121-280-006 |
District: | 5 |
Zoning: | Resources and Rural Development (RRD), 40-acre density (B6 40), NONE |
Action: | |
Appeal Deadline: | |
Resolution No: |
Vote:
Commissioner Cornwall
Commissioner Shahhosseini
Commissioner Mauritson
Commissioner Lowry
Commissioner Tamura
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
Item Number: | 2 |
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Time: | 1:30 PM |
File Number: | UPE19-0089 |
Applicant: | GTE Mobilnet of California LP dba Verizon Wireless |
Staff: | Gary Helfrich |
Owner: | Bo Dean Company Inc. |
Con’t from: | Not applicable |
Env Doc: | Categorical Exemption, Section 15303, New Construction of Small Structures |
Proposal: | Request for a Use Permit for an Intermediate Freestanding Commercial Telecommunications Facility, including a 126-foot high faux tree monopole (mono-pine), associated ground equipment cabinet, and a 30KW generator with diesel fuel tank for the purpose of backup emergency power, located within a 2,500 square foot lease area, enclosed by a six foot high fence on a 29.9 acre parcel. |
Location: | 4500 Porter Creek Road, Santa Rosa |
APN: | 120-210-009 |
District: | 1 |
Zoning: | Resources Rural Development (RRD -100 acres per dwelling unit density), and combining zones for Riparian Corridor (RC 200 foot development setback, 50 foot agricultural setback), and Scenic Resource (SR – 200-foot Scenic Corridor). |
Action: | |
Appeal Deadline: | |
Resolution No: |
Vote:
Commissioner Cornwall
Commissioner Shahhosseini
Commissioner Mauritson
Commissioner Lowry
Commissioner Tamura
Ayes:
Noes:
Absent:
Abstain:
PERMIT SONOMA HEARING WAIVER CALENDAR - Revised
Note: 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 and time extensions of the waiver period are available by contacting the project planner.
File Number: | UPC17-0097 |
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Project Name: | Commercial Cannabis Cultivation Use Permit |
Applicant: | Jeremy Freitas |
Staff: | Cecilia Jaroslawsky |
Location: | 31258 Highway 128, Cloverdale |
APN: | 115-100-007 |
Project Description: | Request for a Use Permit to allow commercial cannabis cultivation, including 10,000 square feet of mixed-light cultivation and propagation in four (4) new greenhouses, 33,000 square feet of outdoor cultivation in three (3) existing fenced cultivation areas, on-site processing in an existing barn, and temporary operation of two hoop houses totaling 5,040 square feet that would be removed when the greenhouses are constructed, on a 171.55-acre parcel zoned Resources and Rural Development 120-acre density (RRD B6 120), Scenic Resources (SR), and Valley Oak Habitat (VOH). The project would employ up to six (6) employees year-round. The hours of operation would be 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM, 7 days a week, with shipping and deliveries limited to 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The project would provide for an ADA-compliant restroom in an existing on-site residence, 11 parking spaces, including one (1) ADA-compliant space, construction of an emergency access vehicle turnaround, and widening of the existing on-site gravel driveway. |
Last Day for Public Comment: : |
January 2, 2020 |
File Number: | PLP20-0017 |
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Project Name: | Cyrus Restaurant Geyserville |
Applicant: | Summit Engineering |
Staff: | Eduardo Hernández |
Location: | 275 Highway 128 & 20900 Remmel Road, Geyserville |
APN: | 140-080-011, 140-110-006, and 140-110-008 |
Project Description: | Request for Use Permit and Administrative Design Review for a new restaurant within an existing commercial building on a 6± acres parcel |
Last Day for Public Comment: : |
December 29, 2020 |
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 staff at (707) 565-1947 or PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements.
Public Appearances – The Board of Zoning Adjustments 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 Board of Zoning Adjustments members.
Items scheduled on the agenda – In order to expedite the meeting, it is requested that you fill out a speaker card before speaking.
The Board of Zoning Adjustments also invites interested persons to submit written comments and presentation, which will be entered into the permanent record. Written comments and presentations may be submitted prior to the meeting by mail addressed to: Permit Sonoma, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95403. You may also hand-deliver comments and presentations to the above address. Materials related to an item on this Agenda submitted to the Board of Zoning Adjustments after distribution of the Agenda packet are available for public inspection at the above address. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Monday and Tuesday, 10:30 AM to 4:00 PM on Wednesday, and 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM on Thursday and Friday.
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 Board, the hearing will be closed and the items may be acted upon with a single majority vote.
Public 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 applicant’s presentation not to exceed 10 minutes.
Agenda Posting – Public engagement is an important part of the County of Sonoma’s permitting and land use decision making process. You are invited to view the online meeting agendas for upcoming meetings and attend public meetings to participate in this public process. The Planning Agency, Planning Commission, and Board of Zoning Adjustment meeting agendas are posted at least 3 days prior to public meetings. When possible, we aim to post them further in advance.
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. The meetings are recorded and all testimony must be given through the microphone or submitted in writing. Please state your name and address 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.
Please be respectful of others and the varying points of view. No clapping, booing, or speaking out of turn. At the end of the hearing, the applicant will be given an opportunity to respond to the comments received. The Chair will close the public hearing and once the hearing is closed, no further public comments can be received. The Commission will then discuss the issues and make a decision by motion and roll call vote.