City of Santa Rosa Neighborhood Meeting for SESR (Elnoka)

The City of Santa Rosa held a neighborhood meeting on April 9, 2026, to discuss the Southeast Santa Rosa Senior Housing Community project, also known as El Noa. The meeting focused on providing updates about the proposed 275-unit senior housing development on a 69-acre site, including project design, environmental review, and the city’s planning and approval process. Key procurement-related topics included the project’s requested approvals such as rezoning, tentative subdivision map, use permits, and design reviews. The developer, Burbank Housing, presented details on housing types, open space preservation, and infrastructure plans including emergency vehicle access and traffic mitigation. Community concerns were raised about traffic impacts, especially on Molita Road and Highway 12, wildfire risks, environmental preservation, and infrastructure capacity. City officials and project representatives addressed questions about fire safety measures, traffic studies, water supply, and development phasing. No formal votes or contract awards were reported during the meeting, but the discussion highlighted ongoing public input opportunities and the city’s review steps before final decisions.