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Planning Agency Meeting

Date: January 07, 2021

Time: 1:00 - 11:59 p.m.

Registration Required: No

Roll Call
Greg Carr
Caitlin Cornwall
Larry Reed
Todd Tamura
Cameron Mauritson
Pamela Davis
John Lowry

Staff Members
Scott Orr
Brian Oh
Jane Riley
Nina Bellucci
Arielle Wright, Secretary
Jennifer Klein, Chief Deputy County Counsel

The January 7, 2021 Planning Agency meeting will be facilitated virtually through Zoom. In accordance with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 the January 7, 2021 Planning Agency meeting 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/97078593636?pwd=SDcxcmtua2t1ZnpuVzlIM0pab1Budz09
Password: 675803

Call-in and listen to the meeting:
Dial: 1(669) 900-9128
Enter meeting ID: 970 7859 3636
Enter password: 675803

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 and Pledge of Allegiance. Please Be Courteous – Turn off cell phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.

Approval of Minutes:
Planning Commission, 8/6/20
Board of Zoning Adjustments, 7/9/20, 7/23/20, 9/24/20, 10/22/20

Planning Agency Report: Actions of the Board

Commissioner Announcements

Public Comments: Public Comment may be submitted via email.

Email Public Comment: To submit a public comment to the Planning Agency 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.

Disability 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 Arielle Wright at (707) 565-1947 or by email PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements.

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 Arielle Wright at (707) 565-1947 or PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org at least 72 hours in advance of the meeting to make arrangements.

Public Copies are digital

Go to: https://share.sonoma-county.org/link/DUpP4z3qUxc/

The rules for public observation and comment supersede and replace the standard provisions (below) for the duration of the public health emergency.

Agenda

Topics of Discussion

Please note, No public hearings will be held, and no actions will be taken.

1:05 PM Housing Sites EIR Workshop: Santa Rosa Sites
Nina Bellucci, Planner II
1:20 PM Comp Planning Work Plan Update
Brian Oh, Project Review Manager
1:35 PM Poll Planning Agency Commissioners for special March meeting
Scott Orr, Deputy Director of Planning and Jane Riley, Comp Planning Manager

Permit Sonoma Hearing Waiver Calendar

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.

None.

Procedures

PA meetings begin at 1:00 PM and are recorded. Presentations on the scheduled topics are given, followed by commissioner questions and discussion. A public hearing is then opened and the applicant gives a 10-minute project presentation followed by public comments. The time limit for public comments is at the Chair’s discretion and is typically 3 minutes per speaker. Please state your name for the record when you are called upon.

Questions raised by the public may be answered after all public comments are given. The Commission may request staff to answer questions

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 PC, the hearing will be closed and the items may be acted upon with a single majority vote.

Public Appearances for Non-Agenda Items: Shortly after the hearing begins, the PC 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 PC commissioners.

Public Comments

Please follow the instructions below to submit a Public Comment in writing, email or in person. The PA invites interested persons to submit comments which are entered into the permanent record. Written comments received prior to and during the hearing are distributed to the commissioners, staff, and are available to the public via the public copies link in the calendar section of this agenda. Written comments received after the package is made public may be read into the record.

Mail Public Comments

Address letters to: Permit Sonoma, 2550 Ventura Avenue, Attn: Planning Agency Secretary, Santa Rosa, CA 95403 and include the project number.

Email Public Comments

Email comments to: PlanningAgency@sonoma-county.org. Please provide your name and the project number. It is advised to email comments prior to the hearing date to give commissioners and staff review time.

Public Comments Using Zoom

Comments are not accepted through Zoom at this time. If you wish to provide comments, please follow the instructions provided on this page for mail, email. Or in-person comment.

Speaking In-Person on an Agenda Item

If you wish to speak in-person 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. Your name, will be announced when it’s your turn to speak (1 public comment is allowed per person). The meetings are recorded and all in person testimony must be given through the microphone. Please state your name 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.

Be Respectful

Please Be Respectful of others and the varying points of view. No clapping, booing, or speaking out of turn.

Be Courteous

Please Be Courteous turn off cell phones and pagers while the meeting is in session.