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At a glance: Planning Commission actions Aug. 13 — South Santa Rosa study session and Starbucks CUP

Santa Rosa Planning Commission · August 6, 2026

Summary

The commission approved minutes, held a study session on the South Santa Rosa specific plan (no action taken), and approved a conditional use permit for a Starbucks at 131 College Ave (PRJ23‑013) by a 4–2 vote; the decision is final unless appealed within 10 calendar days.

At its Aug. 13 meeting the Planning Commission took the following formal actions: it approved the minutes of July 9 as submitted; held a study session on the draft preferred alternative for the South Santa Rosa specific plan (no formal vote on the plan itself); and approved by resolution a conditional use permit for a Starbucks drive‑through and walk‑up at 131 College Avenue (PRJ23‑013) with hours 4 a.m.–11 p.m.

The Starbucks resolution was moved by Commissioner Cisco and seconded by Commissioner Sanders and passed by roll call vote: four in favor (Commissioner Sisco, Commissioner Horton, Commissioner Sanders, Chair Weeks), two opposed (Commissioner Carter, Vice Chair Duggan) and one absence (Commissioner Pardoe). Staff noted appeals must be filed with the City Clerk within 10 calendar days of the decision. No other motions or adoptions were recorded for the study‑session item; staff will proceed toward a public draft specific plan and EIR for South Santa Rosa.

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