CITY OF SANTA ROSA NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
THE CITY COUNCIL WILL CONSIDER AMENDMENTS TO THE ZONING AND MUNICIPAL CODE, THE PROCESSING REVIEW PROCEDURES FOR OWNERS OF HISTORIC PROPERTIES, AND THE DESIGN GUIDELINES TO ADDRESS STREAMLINING AND PROCESS IMPROVEMENTS FOR THE LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMIT PROCESS AND TO CONSIDER CONSOLIDATION OF THE DUTIES AND COMPOSITION OF THE CULTURAL HERITAGE BOARD AND THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD INTO A SINGLE BOARD. THE COUNCIL WILL ALSO CONSIDER ASSOCIATED AMENDMENTS TO COUNCIL POLICY 000-06 RELATED TO BOARD APPOINTMENTS, AND CHANGES TO THE PERMIT FEES FOR LANDMARK ALTERATION PERMITS.
Notice is hereby given that a public hearing will be conducted by the City Council on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, at or after 5:00 p.m. The purpose of the public hearing will be to receive public comment and recommendations prior to the City Council taking action.
The proposed project includes recommendations to amend the Zoning and Municipal Code, the Processing Review Procedures for Owners of Historic Properties and Design Guidelines to: 1) Streamline and enhance the Landmark Alteration Permit process for properties located in the City’s eight Preservation Districts and for local landmarks; and 2) consolidate the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board duties and composition into a single Design Review and Preservation Board to provide a more streamlined process, enhance the City’s preservation efforts, and better allocate City resources. The project includes associated amendments to Council Policy 000-06, to consider a change to the appointment procedure for the new Board, and consideration of a fee reduction for Landmark Alteration Permits.
Meeting access information (including instructions) and meeting documents are available online at: https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar.
Members of the public can provide public comment by attending in person from Council Chamber at 100 Santa Rosa Avenue (It is recommended that social distancing be observed).
The public can also view or listen to the meeting live at:
https://santa-rosa.legistar.com/Calendar. Click on the “In Progress” link to view; Via Zoom by visiting https://srcity-org.zoom.us/J/84471867952, or by dialing 877-853-5257 and entering Webinar ID: 844 7186 7952; Comcast Channel 28, AT&T U-Verse Channel 99; and
Via YouTube at https://www.youtube.com/cityofsantarosa.
Comments and questions may be directed to Jessica Jones, Deputy Director – Planning, at 707-543-3253 or at [email protected].
PUBLISHED: January 15, 2025
Dina Manis, City Clerk, City of Santa Rosa
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