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Planning commission backs streamlined landmark-permit process and consolidation of heritage and design review boards
Summary
The commission recommended code updates to streamline landmark alteration permits, create a director-level review pathway, clarify exemptions, require professional qualifications on a consolidated Design Review and Preservation Board and asked staff to pursue training and potential fee changes.
The Santa Rosa Planning Commission on Dec. 12 recommended that the City Council adopt municipal- and zoning-code amendments to streamline the landmark alteration permit process and consolidate the Cultural Heritage Board and Design Review Board into a new Design Review and Preservation Board.
Staff said the amendments would (1) clarify and expand exemptions from landmark-alteration review, (2) create a director-level (staff) review pathway with neighbor notification for certain lower-impact changes, (3) retain a minor review level (zoning administrator) and limit major reviews to the board, and (4) consolidate duties and require specific professional qualifications on the new board.
Deputy Director Jessica Jones and planning staff described the proposal as a response to operational issues and recent resignations from the Cultural Heritage Board. Staff said the city’s existing…
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