TranslatePlanning Agency Meeting
Date: October 29, 2020
Time: 1:00 - 11:59 p.m.
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Registration Required: No
The Planning Agency is made up of the Commissioners on both the Planning Commission and Board of Zoning Adjustments. The Planning Agency also holds joint meetings. Topics can include discussion of planning issues, policies, new information, and staff review of the status of certain programs or projects.
Disabled Accommodation
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.
Agenda
The October 29, 2020 Planning Agency meeting will be facilitated virtually through Zoom.
In accordance with Executive Orders N-25-20 and N-29-20 the October 29, 2020 Planning Agency meeting will be held virtually.
Members of the Public May NOT Attend this Meeting In Person
Roll Call
Larry Reed
Todd Tamura
Paula Cook
Komron Shahhosseini
Ariel Kelley
Cameron Mauritson
Pamela Davis
John Lowry
Staff Members
Scott Orr
Jane Riley
Arielle Wright, Secretary
Jennifer Klein, Chief Deputy County Counsel
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/93327050613?pwd=RmxNK1g1cXVtMGZZcmN5aXRoTHEwQT09
Password: 617077 - Call-in and listen to the meeting:
Dial 1 (669) 900-9128
Enter meeting ID: 933 2705 0613
Enter password: 617077
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.
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 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.
The rules for public observation and comment supersede and replace the standard provisions (below) for the duration of the public health emergency.
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.
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.
Planning Agency Report: Actions of the Board
Commissioner Announcements
Public Appearances – The Planning Agency 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. Public Comments on items not listed on the agenda may be held from 1:05 PM to 1:25 PM with the balance of comments at the end of the agenda. 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 Planning Agency members.
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.
Public Copies are digital
Go to: https://share.sonoma-county.org/link/MLYX8LinefQ/
Topics of Discussion
Please note, No public hearings will be held, and no actions will be taken.
- Commissioner Conduct, Procedures and Virtual Meetings
Scott Orr, Deputy Director of Planning / Jennifer Klein, Chief Deputy County Counsel
- Regional Housing Needs Allocation (RHNA), Housing Sites, Housing Element Update
Jane Riley, Comprehensive Planning Manager
*The next Planning Agency meeting is tentatively scheduled for December 31, 2020
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.