Late Correspondence (Uploaded 08-08-2023) — Santa Rosa City Council, August 8, 2023

From: McKay, Conor
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: Fw: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W. Steele Apartments
Date: Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:45:03 PM
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Hello, can you please add this comment to the public comments for the subject project being reviewed by the Council on August 8th?
Thanks,
Conor McKay
(he/his) | Senior Planner
Planning & Economic Development | 100 Santa Rosa Avenue | Santa Rosa, CA 95404 [email protected]

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From: Heaton, Brian@HCD <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 3:43 PM
To: Nicholson, Amy <[email protected]>; Jones, Jessica <[email protected]>; McKay, Conor <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W. Steele Apartments

Thanks!

Brian Heaton, AICP
Senior Housing Accountability Manager, Housing Accountability Unit Housing and Community Development
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 | Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: 916.776.7504

From: Nicholson, Amy <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, August 3, 2023 2:09 PM
To: Heaton, Brian@HCD <[email protected]>; Jones, Jessica <[email protected]>; McKay, Conor <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W. Steele Apartments

Hi Brian,

Please see the attached agenda with links to the project materials including staff report and resolution (page 11).

Thanks,
Amy

From: Heaton, Brian@HCD <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 8:12 AM
To: Nicholson, Amy <[email protected]>; Jones, Jessica <[email protected]>; McKay, Conor <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W. Steele Apartments

Thanks!

Brian Heaton, AICP
Senior Housing Accountability Manager, Housing Accountability Unit Housing and Community Development
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 | Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: 916.776.7504
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From: Nicholson, Amy <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, August 2, 2023 8:10 AM
To: Heaton, Brian@HCD <[email protected]>; Jones, Jessica <[email protected]>; McKay, Conor <[email protected]>
Subject: RE: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W. Steele Apartments

Hi Brian,

We will be happy to update you following the appeal hearing next Tuesday. I only see the Preliminary Agenda uploaded (no links to materials) but I will check back and email you the materials when available.

Thanks,
Amy

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From: Heaton, Brian@HCD <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, August 1, 2023 4:51 PM
To: Nicholson, Amy <[email protected]>; Jones, Jessica <[email protected]>; McKay, Conor <[email protected]>
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W. Steele Apartments

Dear Santa Rosa Team,

Please let me know how the appeal hearing goes at City Council on 8/8/23.

Also, if you have the associated staff report/resolution I’d also like to see those (no links yet on the City’s website from what I could find).

Thanks,

Brian Heaton, AICP
Senior Housing Accountability Manager, Housing Accountability Unit Housing and Community Development
2020 W. El Camino Avenue, Suite 500 | Sacramento, CA 95833 Phone: 916.776.7504

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From: Calum Weeks
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Public Comment on 1650 W. Steele Lane Date: Friday, August 4, 2023 3:53:19 PM
Attachments: 2023 0808 1650 W. Steele Lane.pdf
Hello -
Please accept the attached PDF for public comment on the 1650 W. Steele Lane appeal. These are responses to a petition we circulated in the community.

All the best,
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Calum (Cal) Weeks
| Policy Director
(he/him)
Generation Housing
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427 Mendocino Ave, Suite 100 | Santa Rosa, CA 95401
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Taylor Diffenderfer
Postal Code: 94952
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 15:09
Submission Letter:

My name is Taylor and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

The project aligns with several stated goals of Santa Rosa’s City Council, such as:
+ Housing located near key job centers
+ Transit-oriented development (Proximity to North SMART Station and CityBus stops)
+ Access to healthy amenities (full-service grocery store, fitness center, health clinic)
+ Infill development that drives more city-centric growth; reduces sprawl + Inclusionary housing (affordable units are co-located with market rate units) + Reduces overall Vehicle Miles Traveled (“VMT”) which is in alignment with regional climate goals
The first goal of the 2022-2023 City Council Goals is to "Deliver housing for all - pursue housing options for residents of all income levels". This project simply does that.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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James Ferronato
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 14:28
Submission Letter:

My name is James and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Ali Kalia
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 14:06
Submission Letter:

My name is Ali and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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James Mcneilly
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 14:02
Submission Letter:

My name is James and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Robert Beall
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 13:59
Submission Letter:

My name is Robert and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Jennie Schultz
Postal Code: 95403
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 13:52
Submission Letter:

My name is Jennie and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Maria Barakat
Postal Code: 95476
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 13:48
Submission Letter:

My name is Maria Barakat and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Remi Newman
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 13:27
Submission Letter:

My name is Remi and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Lauren Taylor
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:55
Submission Letter:

My name is Lauren and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Shan Magnuson
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 12:01
Submission Letter:

My name is Shan and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Abril Madrigal
Postal Code: 95407
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:57
Submission Letter:

My name is Abril and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Valerie Schlafke
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:52
Submission Letter:

My name is Valerie Schlafke and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Lauren Fuhry
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:28
Submission Letter:

My name is Lauren and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Angela Conte
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 11:02
Submission Letter:

My name is Angela Conte and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

The project aligns with several stated goals of Santa Rosa’s City Council, such as:
+ Housing located near key job centers.
+ Transit-oriented development (Proximity to North SMART Station and CityBus stops)
+ Access to healthy amenities (full-service grocery store, fitness center, health clinic)
+ Infill development that drives more city-centric growth; reduces sprawl. + Inclusionary housing (affordable units are co-located with market rate units) + Reduces overall Vehicle Miles Traveled (“VMT”) which is in alignment with regional climate goals.

The first goal of the 2022-2023 City Council Goals is to "Deliver housing for all - pursue housing options for residents of all income levels". This project simply does that.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Angie Dillon-Shore
Postal Code: 95403
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:59
Submission Letter:

My name is Angie and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Dorothy Stuebner
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:58
Submission Letter:

My name is Dorothy Stuebner and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Thomas Stuebner
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:57
Submission Letter:

My name is Thomas Stuebner and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Susan Clark
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:56
Submission Letter:

My name is Susan and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Ingrid Anderson
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:54
Submission Letter:

My name is Ingrid and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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John Anderson
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:54
Submission Letter:

My name is John and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Thomas Stuebner
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:53
Submission Letter:

My name is Thomas and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Caitlin Childs
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 10:53
Submission Letter:

My name is Caitlin and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

We need more housing and less delays!
This project aligns with several stated goals of Santa Rosa’s City Council, such as:
+ Housing located near key job centers
+ Transit-oriented development (Proximity to North SMART Station and CityBus stops)
+ Access to healthy amenities (full-service grocery store, fitness center, health clinic)
+ Infill development that drives more city-centric growth; reduces sprawl + Inclusionary housing (affordable units are co-located with market rate units) + Reduces overall Vehicle Miles Traveled (“VMT”) which is in alignment with regional climate goals
The first goal of the 2022-2023 City Council Goals is to "Deliver housing for all - pursue housing options for residents of all income levels". This project simply does that.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Leah Halper
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Mon, 07/31/2023 - 15:16
Submission Letter:

My name is Leah and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

We urgently need low and very low income housing units, and the longer we wait, there more suffering and dysfunction result. This project has been vetted and should be fast-tracked, as it is consistent with your council goals:
+ Housing located near key job centers
+ Transit-oriented development (Proximity to North SMART Station and CityBus stops)
+ Access to healthy amenities (full-service grocery store, fitness center, health clinic)
+ Infill development that drives more city-centric growth; reduces sprawl + Inclusionary housing (affordable units are co-located with market rate units) + Reduces overall Vehicle Miles Traveled (“VMT”) which is in alignment with regional climate goals
The first goal of the 2022-2023 City Council Goals is to "Deliver housing for all - pursue housing options for residents of all income levels". This project simply does that.

Please REJECT any efforts to derail or delay this project, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Melissa Gomez
Postal Code: 94952-3262
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Tue, 05/30/2023 - 16:12
Submission Letter:

My name is Melissa and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Judith Yera
Postal Code: 95407
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Tue, 05/23/2023 - 16:36
Submission Letter:

My name is Judith and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Marshal Galvan Jr
Postal Code: 94704
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Tue, 05/23/2023 - 10:51
Submission Letter:

My name is Marshal and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Evan Wiig
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Mon, 05/22/2023 - 16:43
Submission Letter:

My name is Evan and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Joann Ellis
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Mon, 05/22/2023 - 13:20
Submission Letter:

My name is Joann Ellis Joann and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Paula Fogarty
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address: f
Date of Submission: Mon, 05/22/2023 - 11:44
Submission Letter:

My name is Paula and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Danny Toub
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 05/19/2023 - 19:06
Submission Letter:

My name is Danny and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Stephanie Bedolla
Postal Code: 95492
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 05/19/2023 - 18:00
Submission Letter:

My name is Stephanie and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Jennie Schultz
Postal Code: 95403
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 05/19/2023 - 15:49
Submission Letter:

My name is Jennie and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Autumn Buss
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 05/19/2023 - 06:53
Submission Letter:

My name is Autumn and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Thomas Kuhn
Postal Code: 95472
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 19:53
Submission Letter:

My name is Thomas and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Lauren Taylor
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 17:48
Submission Letter:

My name is Lauren and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Karen Moncay
Postal Code:

Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 17:31
Submission Letter:

My name is Karen and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Jacob Rich
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:40
Submission Letter:

My name is Jacob and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Karen Martin
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:28
Submission Letter:

My name is Karen and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Volker Strifler
Postal Code: 95407
Email Address: i
Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:26
Submission Letter:

My name is Volker_Strifler and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Alison Dykstra
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address: a
Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:22
Submission Letter:

My name is Alison and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Julie Heredia
Postal Code: 95407
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:17
Submission Letter:

My name is Julie Heredia and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Elece Hempel
Postal Code: 94954
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 16:06
Submission Letter:

My name is Elece and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Sheryl Pope
Postal Code: 95407
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:54
Submission Letter:

My name is Sheryl and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Patrick Montgomery
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:51
Submission Letter:

My name is Patrick and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Bryce Jones
Postal Code: 95441
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:49
Submission Letter:

My name is Bryce and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Jack Robertson
Postal Code: 94901
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:41
Submission Letter:

My name is Jack and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Cynthia Murray
Postal Code: 94954
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:28
Submission Letter:

My name is Cynthia and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Belinda Fernandez
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:26
Submission Letter:

My name is Belinda and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Tamara Murrell
Postal Code: 95436
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:21
Submission Letter:

My name is Tamara and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Robin Stephani
Postal Code: 95472-9156
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:16
Submission Letter:

My name is Robin and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Paul Fritz
Postal Code: 95473
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:14
Submission Letter:

My name is Paul and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Kimberly Bender
Postal Code: 95488
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:12
Submission Letter:

My name is Kimberly and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Teresa Franklin
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:04
Submission Letter:

My name is Teresa and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Jim Henderson
Postal Code: 95403
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:04
Submission Letter:

My name is Jim and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Ani Weaver
Postal Code: 95409
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:02
Submission Letter:

My name is Ani and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Ryan Sonneville
Postal Code: 95403
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:01
Submission Letter:

My name is Ryan Sonnevilleand I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

Sincerely,
Ryan Sonneville

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Jim Neary
Postal Code: 95405
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 15:00
Submission Letter:

My name is Jim and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Trini Amador Amador
Postal Code: 95448
Email Address: t
Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 14:55
Submission Letter:

My name is Trini Amador and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Frederick Allebach
Postal Code: 95487
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 14:45
Submission Letter:

My name is Frederick and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Joshua Shipper
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 13:07
Submission Letter:

My name is Joshua and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Abby Torrez
Postal Code: 94928
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 12:06
Submission Letter:

My name is Abby and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Stephanie Picard Bowen
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Thu, 05/18/2023 - 11:59
Submission Letter:

My name is Stephanie and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

From: Calum Weeks
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Additional Public Comment on 1650 W. Steele Lane Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 8:47:38 AM
Attachments: 2023 0807 Batch V2 Petition Support Letters 1650 W. Steele Lane.pdf Hello -
Please find attached additional petitions to our prior submission on Friday (8/4). Please include these in the record.

All the best,
--
Calum (Cal) Weeks | Policy Director
(he/him)
Generation Housing
GenerationHousing.org
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(c) 760-799-4771

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Ryan Sonneville
Postal Code: 95403
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Mon, 08/07/2023 - 07:34
Submission Letter:

My name is Ryan Sonneville and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Barbara Gude
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sun, 08/06/2023 - 14:31
Submission Letter:

My name is Barbara and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Sherry Ananda Magee
Postal Code: 95472
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 22:03
Submission Letter:

My name is Sherry Ananda and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Bryce Jones
Postal Code: 95441
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 17:30
Submission Letter:

My name is Bryce and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Cecilia Sofranko
Postal Code: 95404
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 11:34
Submission Letter:

My name is Cecilia and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Samantha Feld
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 09:16
Submission Letter:

My name is Samantha and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Berenise Cortez
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 08:36
Submission Letter:

My name is Berenise and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Berenise Cortez
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Sat, 08/05/2023 - 08:35
Submission Letter:

My name is Berenise and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Russell Samson
Postal Code: 95401
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 20:41
Submission Letter:

My name is Russell and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

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Jerry Klenow
Postal Code: 95476
Email Address:

Date of Submission: Fri, 08/04/2023 - 17:12
Submission Letter:

My name is Jerry and I support the Generation Housing endorsed project at 1650 West Steele Lane.

I call on the City Council to REJECT this appeal, uphold the Zoning Administrator’s approval of this project, and advance safe, stable, and more affordable housing in Santa Rosa.

From: Grecia Mannah-Ayon
To: City Council Public Comments
Cc: Zack Deutsch-Gross
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Letter of Support for 1650 West Steele Lane Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 11:00:07 AM
Attachments: 1650 West Steele Lane Letter of Support.pdf Good morning,
It is with great pleasure that I submit the attached letter of support for the 1650 West Steele Lane development.

TransForm is a regional non-profit focused on creating connected and healthy communities that can meet climate goals, reduce traffic, and include housing affordable for everyone. Over the past decade, we have worked with dozens of developers to evaluate the climate, community and affordability benefits of "right size" parking through the use of our GreenTRIP Connect tool.

We applaud the construction of additional housing with affordable units near transit in Santa Rosa.

Best,
Grecia Mannah-Ayon
Housing Policy Manager
TransForm
August 7, 2023
City Council
City of Santa Rosa
100 Santa Rosa Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 94945
Re: 1650 West Steele Lane
Dear Members of the Santa Rosa City Council,
TransForm is a regional non-profit focused on creating connected and healthy communities that can meet climate goals, reduce traffic, and include housing affordable for everyone. Over the past decade, we have worked with dozens of developers to evaluate the climate, community and affordability benefits of "right size" parking through the use of our GreenTRIP Connect tool.

GreenTrip Connect is a free-to-use tool for developers, planners and the public to shape future housing and land use decisions in the Bay Area.

When residents have access to affordable homes close to services, jobs and transit, and developments are designed with traffic reduction and innovative parking, there are benefits for all:
● Increased household transportation savings.
● Economic support for locally serving businesses.
● Less freeway traffic and fewer vehicle collisions.
● Improved public health through increased walking and better air quality. ● Greater demand and support of transit services.
● Reduced greenhouse gas emissions, supporting compliance with SB375 and AB32.

We applaud the construction of additional housing with affordable units near transit in Santa Rosa. An evaluation of the 1650 West Steele Lane development using GreenTrip demonstrates this project would accomplish the following:

1. 509 fewer miles driven every day compared to the Sonoma County average.

2. 38% fewer GHG impacts every day compared to the Sonoma County average.

3. 12% less parking use every day compared to the Sonoma County average. 560 14TH STREET , SUITE 400, OAKLAND, CA 94612 | T: 510.740.3150 | WWW.TRANSFORMCA.ORG 1 And when compared to Municipal requirements:

4. Saving $2,160,000 in parking construction cost if built with 1.00 instead of the municipal requirement of 2.2 spaces/unit.

5. Saving 1,620 sq.ft. in parking spaces which could be allocated to 2 housing units of 839 sq.ft.

You may view the entire report here.

Based on the excellent location and availability of nearby transit, particularly the Sonoma-Marin Area Rail Transit (SMART) Guerneville Road rail stop within 0.5 miles of this development, our GreenTrip model shows the project would result in 38% less driving than the average development in Santa Rosa.

By lowering the cost of parking construction and maintenance, homes can also be offered at more affordable prices, reducing the number of community members that face extreme housing cost burdens, getting priced out of their community, and becoming unsheltered. Residents will also greatly benefit from the reduction in vehicle traffic and associated air pollution supported by right-sized parking.

This development is arguably an overparked project under AB2097, which prohibits parking minimums for developments within 0.5 miles of a major transit stop. We urge the City Council to strike down this appeal as this project would contribute to critically needed homes in Santa Rosa and would provide more parking spaces than required or needed.

Please let me know if you have any questions and thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,
Grecia Mannah-Ayon, Housing Policy Manager
TransForm
[email protected]
2 560 14TH STREET , SUITE 400, OAKLAND, CA 94612 | T: 510.740.3150 | WWW.TRANSFORMCA.ORG From: Jacob Rich
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Appeal Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 12:24:09 PM
Dear City Council Members,
I urge you to support this project and reject this appeal.

I am a
West Santa Rosa homeowner. This project will help move Santa Rosa in the direction we need when it comes to addressing two of the biggest issues we are facing; providing much needed housing and addressing climate change.

Please reject the appeal.

Thank you,
Jacob Rich
From: David Kittelstrom
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Item 16.3: 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Appeal Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 12:41:22 PM
Dear City Council,
My name is David Kittelstrom, and I live north of downtown Santa Rosa. I wish to express my support for the transit-oriented housing development near the Coddingtown SMART station. As someone who struggles to keep up with the skyrocketing cost of rent in Sonoma County and who prefers to limit my investment in the also increasing costs of car ownership, I am very much in favor of just this kind of development in Santa Rosa. We need density near transit hubs for the long-term livability of our community, and we also need to evolve from car-oriented development if we are ever going to find a solution to the existential threat posed by climate change. If, in fact, this development does end up making car travel more onerous and encourages people to take the train when they visit the museums or the skating rink, that should be seen as a plus.

This is exactly the location where this development needs to be. Please don't allow the appeals to derail such a positive step forward. I applaud you on your vision thus far.

Thanks for your time,
David Kittelstrom
From: City Council Public Comments
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: FW: [EXTERNAL] City Council Hearing of August 8, 2023 - Agenda Item No. 16.3/File No. PRJ21-010 Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 3:14:37 PM
Attachments: City Council ltr from Carlstrom re Agenda Item 16.3 8-7-23.pdf

From: Trish Durler <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 7, 2023 12:42 PM
To: Rogers, Natalie <[email protected]>; MacDonald, Dianna <[email protected]>; Alvarez, Eddie <[email protected]>; Fleming, Victoria <[email protected]>; Okrepkie, Jeff <[email protected]>; Rogers, Chris <[email protected]>; Stapp, Mark <[email protected]> Cc: CMOffice <[email protected]>; Hartman, Clare <[email protected]>; [email protected]; Manis, Dina <[email protected]>; Erin <[email protected]>; Susannah <[email protected]> Subject: [EXTERNAL] City Council Hearing of August 8, 2023 - Agenda Item No. 16.3/File No. PRJ21- 010

All:

Please see the attached letter from Erin B. Carlstrom in anticipation of tomorrow’s City Council meeting/public hearing.

Feel free to contact our office if you have any questions.

Thank you,

Trish Durler
Paralegal to Robert L. Quail and Erin B. Carlstrom

CLEMENT, FITZPATRICK & KENWORTHY
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Santa Rosa, CA
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August 7, 2023

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Victoria Fleming, Councilmember

Re: City Council Hearing – August 8, 2023, Agenda Item No. 16.3 Appeal of Zoning Administrator’s Decision Issued on January 25, 2023 FILE NO. PRJ21-010

Dear Mayor Rogers and Councilmembers MacDonald, Alvarez, Fleming, Okrepkie, Rogers and Stapp:

As you may know, this office represents the appellants in the above-referenced matter, Charles M. Schulz Creative Associates, Children’s Museum of Sonoma County, the Redwood Empire Ice Arena (“Snoopy’s Home Ice”) and the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Research Center (“Schulz Museum”) (collectively, “Appellants”).

The City staff report asserts that CEQA Guideline §15164 relieves this project from engaging in a subsequent or supplemental Environmental Impact Report because it was previously analyzed and approved pursuant to a certified EIR. For all of the reasons set forth herein, this project does not qualify for the use only of an Addendum to the FEIR, as the conditions described in CEQA Section 15162 have occurred. The Council should direct the applicant to engage in further environmental analysis.

Mayor Rogers and City Councilmembers
Santa Rosa City Council
August 7, 2023

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The proposed development is not a “proposed modification” to the project which was the subject of the existing/original EIR, and thus an addendum is inappropriate within the meaning of Section 15162 (and 15164). The original FEIR for the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan (“Plan Area”), for which studies were conducted starting in 2006, contemplated only the regular density pursuant to Santa Rosa City Code, or slightly increased density for the proposed project site. The FEIR could not have contemplated the density proposed by the developer in this project (a 100% increase in what would be permitted by right) because the laws granting double density and reduced parking were not in effect at the time of its certification. AB 2097, which purports to eliminate minimum parking standards, did not go into effect until 2023. AB 1401, its predecessor, was not considered until 2021 (when it failed to receive necessary Senate support).

Indeed, the majority of development standards upon which this project relies for its density bonuses and other concessions were not in existence at the time of certification of the FEIR.

Further, the proposed project is inconsistent with the Plan Area. Such inconsistency invalidates the City’s claimed CEQA exemption and requires additional review. Plan Policy E-1.4 specifically directs the City to “[e]xpand the area’s tourist focal point, centered around the Charles M. Schulz Museum and Redwood Empire Ice Arena…” Far from doing anything to expand the tourist focal point of the Plan Area, the applicant and its project directly and negatively impact the Schulz Museum and Snoopy’s Home Ice by foisting the impact of new neighbors’ vehicles (generally considered necessary by those actually living and working in the area) onto the existing neighborhood and, specifically, Snoopy’s Home Ice. Additional cars in the already congested neighborhood will work a detriment upon the visitors that Snoopy’s Home Ice and the Schulz Museum seek to attract, as well as posing an unacceptable burden on existing residents.

State laws provide environmental review streamlining and exemptions. However, this streamlining and exemptions are only available for development projects (particularly housing projects) if they are consistent with the Specific Plan. Here, the project is explicitly inconsistent with the North Santa Rosa Station Area Specific Plan.

CEQA Guideline §15162 relieves projects from providing a subsequent EIR unless:

(1) Substantial changes are proposed in the project which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects;

(2) Substantial changes occur with respect to the circumstances under which the project is undertaken which will require major revisions of the previous EIR or negative declaration due to the involvement of new significant environmental Mayor Rogers and City Councilmembers
Santa Rosa City Council
August 7, 2023

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effects or a substantial increase in the severity of previously identified significant effects; or

(3) New information of substantial importance, which was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the previous EIR was certified as complete or the negative declaration was adopted, shows any of the following:

(A) The project will have one or more significant effects not discussed in the previous EIR or negative declaration;

(B) Significant effects previously examined will be substantially more severe than shown in the previous EIR;

According to CEQA Statutes Section 21083, (Significance Guidelines) and CEQA Guidelines Section 15065 (Mandatory Findings of Significance), if any of the following impacts would result from a proposed project, the project is considered to have a significant effect on the environment:

• The proj ect has possible environmental effects which are individually limited but cumulatively considerabl e. “Cumulatively considerable” means that the incremental effects of an individual project are considerable when viewed in connection with the effects of past projects, the effects of other current projects and the effects of reasonably foreseeable probabl e future projects (as defined in Guidelines Section 15130).

Here, over the past decade at least, there are new significant environmental effects or substantial increase in the severity of the previously identified significant effects. We need look only to the effects of the 2017, 2019, and 2020 fires and the displacement of residents throughout our City to understand the ripple effect of wildfire. The deterioration of PG&E service lines, prevalent throughout the Plan Area, was not a known risk at the time of certification. By proposing to further strangle an already-overburdened major access road, the project poses an unacceptable risk to life and public safety in the likely event of a major evacuation. The existence of either of these, standing alone, requires new CEQA analysis rather than just an addendum. (CEQA Guidelines §15162(a)(1)&(2).)

Further, there is new information of substantial importance (the increased allowable densities under AB 2097) that was not known and could not have been known with the exercise of reasonable diligence at the time the Specific Plan FEIR was certified; this, together with either of the aforementioned effects is sufficient to require new CEQA analysis. (CEQA Guidelines §15162(a)(3)(A)&(B).)

Mayor Rogers and City Councilmembers
Santa Rosa City Council
August 7, 2023

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Put plainly, the Council has not been given enough information to make the requisite findings as required by law to proceed with this project. We respectfully request the project be denied for the foregoing reasons. Alternatively, we request the project be sent back to the developer, with specific instructions to meet and confer in good faith to ameliorate the impact of their project on the existing cultural corridor.

Thank you all for your continued service to our lovely community.

Sincerely,

ERIN B. CARLSTROM

EBC/sje/pd
c: Maraskeshia Smith, City Manager (via email)
Clare Hartman, Planning and Economic Development Director (via email) Conor McKay, Project Planner (via email)
Dina Manis, City Clerk (via email)
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From: Kimberly Bender
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W Steele Lane Project
Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 1:30:33 PM
Attachments: image001.png
Dear City Council,

I’m writing in support of the 1650 W Steele Lane Project, and to urge you to reject the appeal at your hearing tomorrow. We all know that there is a severe housing crisis in our county, which has commensurate impacts on our community’s health and mental health. This project is aligned with many of the Santa Rosa City Council’s stated goals: providing housing that is near key job centers and transit; it’s inclusive and in alignment with regional climate goals.

We applaud your visionary work in approving this project. Please continue to stand strong in prioritizing housing people over parking cars.

Thank you,

Kim Bender

Kim Bender
Executive Director

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From: Kate Murray
To: City Council Public Comments
Subject: [EXTERNAL] Reject the Steele Lane Project Appeal Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 2:53:32 PM
Attachments: Reject Appeal Steele Lane Project SR.pdf
Hello,

I’m emailing to share our letter of support to reject the Steele Lane Project Appeal. Thank you for your time and consideration.

-Kate Murray

Kate Murray
North Bay Leadership Council
775 Baywood Dr., Suite 101
Petaluma, CA 94954
707.283.0028
707.763.3028 Fax
[email protected]
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"Employers committed to making the North Bay sustainable, prosperous, and innovative."

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August 7, 2023

Mayor Rogers and City Councilmembers
City of Santa Rosa
Sent via Email

RE: REJECT APPEAL of the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project

Dear Mayor Rogers and Councilmembers:

North Bay Leadership Council s urges you to reject the appeal of the 1650 W Steele Lane Apartments Project. The Steele Lane project provides much -needed hou sing, i.e., multi- family housing that serves mixed -income families helping to integrate nei ghborhoods, and has units reserved for very low-income families. In this housing shortage, it is imperative for projects like this to be approved and constructed.

North Bay Leadership Council is an employer -led public policy advocacy organization committed to providing leadership in ways to make the North Bay sustainable, prosperous and innovative. As busine ss and civic leaders, our goal is to en sure economic health by building more housing, improving mobility, promoting better education, and creating jobs to make our region a better place to live and work. Collectively, our members have over 25,000 employees.

The project will feature 36 units fo r mixed income families, 4 of which will be deed - restricted to Very -Low income individuals. This project is in alignment with many of the Santa Rosa City Council's stated goals such as:

• Housing located near key job centers.
• Transit-oriented development.
• Access to healthy amenities.
• Infill development that drives more city-centric growth and reduces sprawl. • Inclusionary housing.
• Reduction of Vehicle Miles T raveled which is in alignment with regional climate goals.

Today, California has a statewide housin g shortage of nearly 3.5 million homes and for the past decade has produced only 45% of the number of housing unit s needed to meet our growing population. Santa Rosa needs to do more and this project will help.

North Bay Leadership Council urges you to reject the appeal of the Steele Lane Pro ject.

Thank you for your consideration.

Sincerely,

Cynthia Murray
President & CEO

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Interim President
Sonoma State University

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MEAGAN MOORE
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Buck Institute for Research on Aging

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VP President, Field Operations - CA Region
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President & CEO

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From: Alison Dykstra
To: City Council Public Comments
Cc: Generation Housing
Subject: [EXTERNAL] 1650 W Steele Lane Housing
Date: Monday, August 7, 2023 3:32:39 PM
Once again, parking hysteria rears its head! I would bet money that the majority of those objecting to this project claim that they're " not a NIMBY, and support the idea of more housing. Just not here!"
We are in a crisis; we need thousands of units of housing, and we need them as soon as possible. All of us need to be resilient and flexible when reasonable projects are proposed.

And this project ticks the boxes: near retail shopping and jobs, within walking distance to public transit, in the midst of existing commercial, and offering a variety of apartment sizes to a range of tenants. It's also worth noting that it's close to existing municipal services and is also not in the dangerous urban/wildland interface areas that surround us.

This project will enable 36 families to have homes. I hope that groundbreaking can occur as soon as possible.

Alison Dykstra,
., Santa Rosa
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Santa Rosa City CouncilAugust 8, 2023

Santa Rosa City Council
August 8, 2023