Design Review Committee Meeting
Date: April 17, 2024
Time: 1:30 p.m.
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In-Person Meeting Information
Members of the public can attend in person at the following location:
Permit Sonoma Front Conference Room
2550 Ventura Avenue Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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The Design Review Committee (DRC) reviews and approves the design of significant new development projects, such as new commercial development. The Committee considers building and site design, architecture, colors, lighting, signs, landscaping and other design-related issues.
The Design Review Committee has three members appointed by the Director of PRMD. There is an architect, a landscape architect and one PRMD staff member. Design Review meetings are open to the public, and certain projects are reviewed at a noticed public hearing. Some decisions of the DRC can be appealed to the Planning Commission.
The Design Review Committee meets the 1st and 3rd Wednesday of each month (and as needed).
Committee Members
Wil Lyons, Chair
Sierra Hart, Landscape Architect
Staff Members
Liz Goebel, Secretary
Derik Michaelson, Staff
Peter Kaljian, Staff
Disabled 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 Design Review Committee at DesignReview@sonoma-county.org by 12:00 PM Tuesday, the day before the hearing to ensure arrangements for accommodation.
Materials
Available digitally through the link in the agenda and on the Design Review Committee website. You can also email DesignReview@sonoma-county.org or the project planner to request materials.
Agenda
View documents digitally for all items listed >>
1:30 p.m. Chair Introduction
County Regular Item Item
Item No: | 1 |
Time: | 1:35 PM |
File No.: | PLP19-0042 |
Staff: | Derik Michaelson |
Subject: | Preliminary Review of Design Plans |
Proposal: | Preliminary review of the design plans for a 121,345sf self-storage facility consisting of a 5-story main building and a single-story retail frontage building subject on a 2.80-acre developed parcel. |
Applicant: | Amerco Real Estate Co. |
Location: | 3601 Santa Rosa Ave., Santa Rosa |
APN: | 134-123-034 |
District: | 3 |
Zoning: | M1 (Limited Urban Industrial District), SR (Scenic Resource, Corridor), VOH (Valley Oak Habitat) |
DR Level: | Preliminary |
Public Hearing: | Yes |
Last Review: | DRC Concept Review on 01/06/2021 |
Recommendation: | Review and comment on preliminary design plans and direct applicant to return for final review as needed. |
CEQA Review: | Initial Study in process |
Item No: | 2 |
Time: | At or after 1:50 PM |
File No.: | ADR23-0071 |
Staff: | Peter Kaljian |
Subject: | Size modification of an approved appurtenant sign. |
Proposal: | Modification of an approved appurtenant sign greater than 32 sq ft. (approximately 63 sq ft.), "Big 5 Sporting Goods" with white letters on blue background. |
Applicant: | Mike Ford |
Location: | 18615 Hwy. 12, Sonoma |
APN: | 056-551-012 |
District: | 1 |
Zoning: | Retail Business and Service District (C2) |
DR Level: | Final Review |
Public Hearing: | Yes |
Last Review: | No prior DRC meeting |
Recommendation: | Staff recommends the Design Review Committee approve the sign as proposed. |
CEQA Review: | Categorically Exempt |
Public Comment
Please follow the instructions below to submit a public comment in writing, email, or in person via the hearing room. The DRC 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.
Email Public Comment
You may email DesignReview@sonoma-county.org to submit public comment. Provide your name, the project number, and your comment. Please note, it is advised to mail or email public comments in advance of the hearing date to give the commissioners and staff time to review. Emailed comments received during the hearing are distributed to the commissioners and staff but are not read out loud into the record. All public comments received prior to, during, and after the hearing are saved to the project file.
Written Public Comments
Submit letters prior to the hearing by mail addressed to:
Permit Sonoma
ATTN: Design Review Committee Secretary
2550 Ventura Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
Please make sure to reference the project number in your written comment.
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
DRC hearings begin at 1:30 p.m. and will be recorded. Agenda items begin on or after their designated time. After a county staff project presentation and committee questions, the public hearing is then opened. At that time, the applicant may give a 10-minute project presentation followed by public comments. The time limit for public comments is at the Chair’s discretion and is typically three 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 Committee may request staff or the applicant to answer questions, and the applicant is given the opportunity to respond to any public comments. The public hearing is then closed, and no further public comments are received. The Committee will discuss the project and make a decision by motion and roll call vote.
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