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Code Enforcement Division

Code Enforcement Appeal/Abatement Hearing

Date: December 11, 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 12:00 PM Wednesday, December 9, 2020, to ensure arrangements for accommodation.

The rules for public observation and comment supersede and replace the standard abatement hearing provisions for the duration of the public health emergency.

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 AM

File: VCM20-0768, VCM19-0123
Owners: Ronald Cupp
Location: 4640 Arlington Avenue, Santa Rosa
APN: 134-251-063
Staff: Todd Hoffman / Andrew Smith

Violation:To consider the appeal of the administrative determination of violations and associated abatement costs and civil penalties for: conversion of an existing garage into habitable space, hazardous improvements within an existing barn, remodel and addition to an existing dwelling, and construction of a 9’ fence without required permits in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 7. To also consider the unpermitted uses of the property for: cannabis cultivation, contractor’s storage yard, junkyard conditions, and occupied travel trailer in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26.

Time: 10:30 AM

File: VCM20-0676, 2021-001 LS VO
Owners: Grapevine Holdings L-1 LLC / Fahri Diner Et Al
Location: 2505 Geysers Road, Geyserville
APN: 131-030-008
Staff: Andrew Casarez

Violation: To the abatement of unpermitted construction including foundation for future structure near creek in violation of Chapter 7 of the Sonoma County Code. To also consider the abatement of unpermitted cuts/fills/grading near a creek in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 11. To also consider the appeal of the assessment of civil penalties for unpermitted agricultural grading in violation of Chapter 36 of the Sonoma County Code.

Time: 1:00 PM

File: VCM20-0625
Owners: Mathew Gillum Tr
Location: 15999 River Road, Guerneville
APN: 070-050-011
Staff: Nathan Peacock

Violation: To consider the abatement of vegetation removal within a Riparian Corridor zoning district in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26.

Time: 2:00 PM

File: VPL20-0232, VPL20-0233
Owners: William T Bagley
Location: 21113 River Road, Geyserville
APN: 140-230-019
Staff: Andy Smith

Violation: To consider the appeal of the administrative determination of for the use of the property for a vacation rental without required permits and within a tent structure in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26. To also consider the appeal of the determination of a violation for the unpermitted construction of a bathroom structure with a shower and toilet in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 7.

Time: TBD AM – Continued from December to January 2021

File: VCM20-0692
Owners: Michael Cantarutti S LF EST
Location: 2007 Fulton Rd, Santa Rosa
APN: 034-042-070
Staff: Todd Hoffman

Violation: To consider the appeal of the determination of civil penalties assessed for cannabis cultivation in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 26. To also consider the abatement of two land/sea cargo containers, eleven 8’x40’ land/sea cargo containers, and the conversion of a single family dwelling into a triplex constructed without required permits in violation of Sonoma County Code Chapter 7.

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.