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Santa Rosa planning commission approves Pura Vida expansion over neighborhood objections
Summary
The Santa Rosa Planning Commission approved a minor conditional use permit for Pura Vida Recovery Services to expand a 6‑bed residential treatment program to 24 beds at 5761 Mountain Hawk Drive. The 4‑2 vote came after hours of divided public comment over safety, notice and neighborhood fit; staff imposed conditions including minimum staffing and supervised clients.
The Santa Rosa Planning Commission on Nov. 13 approved a minor conditional use permit allowing Pura Vida Recovery Services to expand a non‑medical residential community care facility at 5761 Mountain Hawk Drive from 6 to 24 beds.
Commissioners voted 4‑2 to grant the permit after a public hearing that drew roughly 48 speakers who gave sharply divided testimony. Commissioner Sisco moved to approve the draft resolution and Commissioner Pardoe seconded; Commissioners Sisco, Horton, Pardo and Chair Weeks voted aye, while Commissioners Carter and Sanders voted no. Chair Weeks said the action is final unless an appeal is filed with the city clerk within 10 calendar days under the city’s zoning code.
The staff presentation recommended approval, saying the use fits the City of Santa Rosa zoning definition for a community care facility and is consistent with the general plan. Planner Sichanor Bisla told the commission the site has sufficient parking (staff counted 30 on‑site spaces plus 12 on‑street spaces) and that the project is categorically…
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