# City of Santa Rosa Design Review and Preservation Board 9-17-26


**Body:** City of Santa Rosa, California
**Date:** September 16, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Construction & Infrastructure, Professional Services, Physical Infrastructure, Regulatory Compliance


The City of Santa Rosa Design Review and Preservation Board convened on September 17, 2026, to review the design aspects of the Emerald Isle Continuing Care Retirement Community project located at 2021 Galain Drive and Thomas Lake Harris Drive. The board focused on design review elements such as architecture, landscaping, lighting, parking, and site integration, following prior approvals by the Planning Commission for the project's use permit and hillside development permit. Key procurement-related discussions included conditions of approval related to construction hours, a dedicated construction liaison with contact information for neighborhood concerns, and ensuring dark sky-compliant lighting. The board also discussed material colors and landscaping to better blend the development with the hillside environment. After public comments and board deliberations, the board adopted a resolution approving the design review with added conditions addressing construction management and lighting specifications. No direct contract awards or vendor selections were discussed during this meeting.

**Source:** City of Santa Rosa, California