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City Hall, Council Chamber, 100 Santa Rosa Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95404 City of Santa Rosa Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final 10:30 AMThursday, January 15, 2026 1. CALL TO ORDER Zoning Administrator McKay called the meeting to order at 10:30 a.m. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Draft Minutes - December 18, 2025 ZA McKay approved the draft minutes as submitted. 3. PUBLIC COMMENT Janice Karrman asked questions about the pool approval and development process. 4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS 4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE ZA McKay read the Statement of Purpose aloud. 4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS Zoning Administrator McKay announced that effective February 1, 2026, the Zoning Administrator meetings will be relocating to the City Council Chambers, located at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue, and the regular days for the meetings will change from the 1st and 3rd Thursdays of the month to the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of the month, maintaining the same start time of 10:30 a.m. The change in days of the month is necessitated by availability of the City Council Chambers. 5. CONSENT ITEM(S) None. 6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S) 6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND POOL AT 3606 TILLMONT WAY, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0318

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 2 of 5 January 15, 2026Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a new 4,472-square-foot single-family dwelling with a pool, located within portions of the site with a slope of 10 percent or greater, at 3606 Tillmont Way. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution, approve a Minor Hillside Development Permit to allow construction of a single-family dwelling with a pool, located at 3606 Tillmont Way. Planner Hartman presented. Applicant representative presented. Janice Karrman reaffirmed her question about pools and the development process. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2026-001, ENTITLED: "RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A NEW SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND POOL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3606 TILLMONT WAY, SANTA ROSA, APN: 173-300-011, FILE NO. PLN25-0318" 6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, LOCATED AT 4042 SEBASTOPOL ROAD, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0151 BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to operate a child day care center (Little Legends Learning Center) within portions of an existing church, located at 4042 Sebastopol Road. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 3 of 5 January 15, 2026Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a child day care center at 4042 Sebastopol Road. Planner Hartman presented. Applicant presented. Janice Karrman spoke in favor of the project. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2026-002, ENTITLED: "RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO ALLOW A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 4042 SEBASTOPOL ROAD, SANTA ROSA, APN: 035-093-045, FILE NO. PLN25-0151" RECESS The meeting recessed at 10:51 a.m. and the meeting resumed at 10:55 a.m. 6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - NEW IN-GROUND POOL - PLANNING RECORD - 595 MONTCLAIR DR - PLN25-0224 BACKGROUND: Minor Hillside Permit for a new in ground gunite swimming pool (576sq.ft) in the rear yard. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a minor Hillside Development to allow an in-ground pool at 595 Montclair Drive. Planner Hartman presented on behalf of Planner Briscoe.

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 4 of 5 January 15, 2026Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final Janice Karrman asked for more details about the project. The applicant responded to public comment. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2026-003, ENTITLED: "RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR AN IN-GROUND POOL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 595 MONTCLAIR DR SANTA ROSA, APN: 153-310-002, FILE NO. PLN25-0224" 6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - 3773 BOULDER POINT (POOL) - PLANNING RECORD - 3773 BOULDER POINT PL - PLN25-0371 BACKGROUND: Minor Hillside Development Permit for the installation of an inground pool at 3773 Boulder Point. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a minor Hillside Development to allow an inground pool at 3773 Boulder Point Place. Planner Hartman presented on behalf of Planner Briscoe. The applicant thanked the Planner and responded to ZA inquiries. Janice Karrman asked for further details about the project. The applicant responded to public comment. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR MCKAY APPROVED RESOLUTION NO. ZA-RES-2026-004, ENTITLED: "RESOLUTION OF THE ZONING ADMINISTRATOR OF THE CITY OF SANTA ROSA APPROVING A MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR AN IN-GROUND POOL FOR THE PROPERTY LOCATED AT 3773 BOULDER POINT SANTA ROSA, APN: 173-450-004, FILE NO.

City of Santa Rosa Regular Meeting Minutes Page 5 of 5 January 15, 2026Zoning Administrator Regular Meeting Minutes - Final PLN25-0361" 7. ADJOURNMENT Zoning Administrator McKay adjourned the meeting at 11:09 a.m. Approved on: _______________________________ Mark Kolarik, Recording Secretary

City of Santa Rosa 637 1st St, Large Conference Room Santa Rosa, CA 95404 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REGULAR MEETING AGENDA AND SUMMARY REPORT - FINAL JANUARY 15, 2026 10:30 A.M. - REGULAR SESSION ALL PUBLIC COMMENTS WILL BE PROVIDED IN PERSON OR VIA EMAIL IN ADVANCE OF THE MEETINGS. MEMBERS OF THE PUBLIC CAN PARTICIPATE IN THE MEETING BY ATTENDING IN-PERSON FROM THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM, FIRST FLOOR, LOCATED AT 637 FIRST ST., SANTA ROSA. Public Comment may be made live, in-person, during the meeting in the Large Conference Room at 637 First Street or submitted in advance via email at Planning@srcity.org by 12:00 pm the Wednesday before the Zoning Administrator Meeting. Any written correspondence will be included in the agenda before the meeting begins. THE PUBLIC CAN ALSO VIEW OR LISTEN TO THE MEETING LIVE VIA ZOOM BY VISITING HTTPS://SRCITY-ORG.ZOOM.US/J/89296520356, OR BY DIALING 877-853-5257 AND ENTERING WEBINAR ID: 892 9652 0356. 10:30 A.M. 1. CALL TO ORDER 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 2.1 Draft Minutes - December 18, 2025 Draft Minutes - December 18, 2025Attachments: 3. PUBLIC COMMENT This is the time when any person may address matters not listed on this agenda, but which are within the subject matter of the jurisdiction the Zoning Administrator. The public may comment on agenda items when the item is called. Each speaker is allowed up to three minutes.

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report City of Santa Rosa Page 2 of 5 JANUARY 15, 2026Zoning Administrator - FINAL 4. ZONING ADMINISTRATOR BUSINESS 4.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE The Zoning Administrator is appointed by the Director of the Planning and Economic Development Department and has the responsibility and authority to conduct public meetings and hearings, and to act on applications for minor or reduced review authority projects or entitlements (land use permits). A determination or decision by the Zoning Administrator may be appealed to the appeal body, including the Design Review and Preservation Board, Planning Commission, or City Council, as applicable to the decision. . 4.2 ZONING ADMINISTRATOR REPORTS 5. CONSENT ITEM(S) 6. SCHEDULED ITEM(S) 6.1 PUBLIC HEARING - MINOR HILLSIDE DEVELOPMENT PERMIT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF A SINGLE-FAMILY DWELLING AND POOL AT 3606 TILLMONT WAY, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0318 BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to construct a new 4,472-square-foot single-family dwelling with a pool, located within portions of the site with a slope of 10 percent or greater, at 3606 Tillmont Way. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator, by resolution, approve a Minor Hillside Development Permit to allow construction of a single-family dwelling with a pool, located at 3606 Tillmont Way.

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report City of Santa Rosa Page 3 of 5 JANUARY 15, 2026Zoning Administrator - FINAL Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Landscape Plan Attachment 5 - Public Comments Resolution Presentation Attachments: 6.2 PUBLIC MEETING - MINOR CONDITIONAL PERMIT APPLICATION FOR A CHILD DAY CARE CENTER, LOCATED AT 4042 SEBASTOPOL ROAD, SANTA ROSA, CA; FILE NO. PLN25-0151 BACKGROUND: The applicant proposes to operate a child day care center (Little Legends Learning Center) within portions of an existing church, located at 4042 Sebastopol Road. The project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Suzanne Hartman RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a Minor Conditional Use Permit to allow a child day care center at 4042 Sebastopol Road. Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Project Plans Attachment 4 - Trip Generation Study Resolution Presentation Attachments: 6.3 PUBLIC MEETING - NEW IN-GROUND POOL - PLANNING RECORD - 595 MONTCLAIR DR - PLN25-0224 BACKGROUND: Minor Hillside Permit for a new in ground gunite swimming pool (576sq.ft) in the rear yard. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA).

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report City of Santa Rosa Page 4 of 5 JANUARY 15, 2026Zoning Administrator - FINAL PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a minor Hillside Development to allow an in-ground pool at 595 Montclair Drive. Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Site Plan Resolution Presentation Attachments: 6.4 PUBLIC MEETING - 3773 BOULDER POINT (POOL) - PLANNING RECORD - 3773 BOULDER POINT PL - PLN25-0371 BACKGROUND: Minor Hillside Development Permit for the installation of an inground pool at 3773 Boulder Point. This project is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). PROJECT PLANNER: Jandon Briscoe RECOMMENDATION: It is recommended by the Planning and Economic Development Department that the Zoning Administrator approve a resolution for a minor Hillside Development to allow an inground pool at 3773 Boulder Point Place. Attachment 1 - Disclosure Form Attachment 2 - Location Map Attachment 3 - Landscape plans Attachment 4 - Slope analysis Attachment 5 - Pool Relocation Resolution Presentation Attachments: 7. ADJOURNMENT

Regular Meeting Agenda and Summary Report City of Santa Rosa Page 5 of 5 JANUARY 15, 2026Zoning Administrator - FINAL In compliance with Zoning Code Section 20-62, the decision of the Zoning Administrator is final unless an appeal is filed on a City Appeal Form (https://srcity.org/DocumentCenter/Index/173) and associated fees, as noted on the City’s Fee Schedule (https://srcity.org/DocumentCenter/View/16129/Planning--Economic-Development-Department-Fee-Schedule?bidId=) , are paid within 10 calendar days of the action. The time limit will extend to the following business day where the last day falls on a day that the City is not open for business. The City of Santa Rosa does not discriminate against individuals (including member(s) of a legislative body) with disabilities in its employment, services, benefits, facilities, programs, or activities. Requests for accommodations, auxiliary aids, or services necessary to participate in a City program, service, or activity, including printed information in alternate formats, are available by contacting the Recording Secretary at (707) 543-4663 (TTY Relay at 711) or mkolarik@srcity.org. The e-mail subject line should read “ADA Accommodation Request” or “Language Assistance” and the email should include your name, address, telephone number, and a description of the request. If the request is received at least seven (7) business days prior to the board meeting, the copy shall be provided no later than two (2) business days prior to the board meeting. Meeting information can also be accessed via the internet at http://srcity.org. Any writings or documents provided to the Zoning Administrator prior to this meeting regarding any item on this agenda are available for public review at https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar.aspx or in person at the Planning and Economic Development Department, Room 3, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave, during normal business hours.

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