City of Santa Rosa Design Review and Preservation Board 7-2-26

The City of Santa Rosa Design Review and Preservation Board held a meeting on July 2, 2026, primarily focused on transportation impact analysis (TIA) requirements and their role in evaluating development projects. Dan Hennessy, the Transportation Public Works Director, presented an overview of TIA processes, emphasizing their use as forecasting tools to assess traffic impacts of new developments and the evolving approach to include multimodal transportation and safety considerations. The discussion highlighted challenges in communicating TIA results to the public, the uncertainty inherent in traffic modeling, and the importance of aligning analyses with community goals such as safety and sustainable growth. Board members raised concerns about specific local issues like fire evacuation traffic, the public's perception of traffic studies, and the need for clearer communication and transparency. The meeting did not include contract awards or procurement decisions but focused on policy and procedural aspects of transportation impact assessments that influence development approvals and community planning.