City of Santa Rosa Planning Commission 6-25-26

The City of Santa Rosa Planning Commission held a meeting on June 25, 2026, addressing two key agenda items involving land use and development permits. The first item was an appeal concerning the approval of a minor conditional use permit for a 15-bed community care facility at 631 Benjamin's Road. The commission reviewed extensive public testimony both supporting and opposing the project, including concerns about compliance with Senate Bill 9 urban lot split requirements and neighborhood impacts such as parking and traffic. After deliberation, the commission voted to deny the appeal, thereby upholding the permit approval. The second item involved a major conditional use permit request for MD Market to allow off-site alcoholic beverage sales and extended operating hours at a new location on Sebastopol Road. The commission approved the permit, noting it involved a license transfer from an existing store and included site improvements. Commissioner Sanders abstained from the vote on the second item. Both decisions included findings of compliance with applicable zoning codes and development standards, with no unresolved issues reported.