Thu, Dec 11, 2025·Sacramento, California·Planning & Design Commission

Sacramento Planning & Design Commission Regular Meeting (December 11, 2025)

Discussion Breakdown

Economic Development45%
Mobility And Sustainability15%
Workforce Development15%
Community Engagement15%
Indigenous Acknowledgment10%

Summary

Sacramento Planning & Design Commission Regular Meeting (December 11, 2025)

The Sacramento Planning & Design Commission met on Thursday, December 11, 2025, beginning at 5:30 PM in the City Hall Council Chamber (915 I Street), and adjourned at 5:52 PM. The Commission approved prior meeting minutes, held two public hearings for entitlement requests (a new hotel and a brewery taproom/CUP), and continued a telecommunications-related item to a future date.

Attendance

  • Present: Chair Enoch Yeung; Vice Chair Robert Chase; Commissioners Robert Blunt, Dov Kadin, Julio Lamas, Larry Lee, Kendra Macias Reed, David Nybo, Deborah Ortiz, Erin Reschke, Shoun Thao, Ginger Thompson
  • Absent: Commissioner Nicolina Hernandez

Director’s Report

  • Stacia Cosgrove (Principal Planner) reported recent City Council actions:
    • Dec. 9, 2025: City Council approved the Beeschein Car Wash Project at 3601 Stockton Boulevard, which the Commission had recommended on Nov. 13, 2025.
    • Dec. 9, 2025: City Council approved the City’s SB 684 ordinance related to ministerial approval of development projects of 10 or fewer dwelling units on urban lots (recommended by the Commission on Oct. 23, 2025).
    • Dec. 2, 2025: City Council approved the Airport South Annexation Project pre-zone and other entitlements (recommended by the Commission on June 26, 2025).
  • Announced applications for the 2026 Planning Academy (a free 11-week program; 24th year), with Monday night sessions March–May and two walking tours; application window open until Friday, Jan. 23, 2026.
  • Noted the Commission’s first 2026 meeting is Jan. 22, 2026, when the Commission will be asked to nominate a new Chair and Vice Chair.

Consent Calendar

  • Item 1: Approval of Planning and Design Commission Minutes (Nov. 13, 2025) (File ID: 2025-00282)
    • Action: Approved on a single motion.
    • Vote: 11-0-1 (Chair Yeung abstained; Hernandez absent).

Public Comments & Testimony

  • No public speaker slips were submitted for the consent calendar or for either public hearing item.
  • Matters Not on the Agenda: No public comments.

Discussion Items

  • Item 2: Rosin Court Hotel (P25-004) (File ID: 2025-01941) — Public Hearing

    • Location: Northern end of Rosin Court (APNs 250-0010-091-0000 & 250-0010-092-0000), District 3.
    • Staff presentation: Zachary Dahla (Senior Planner) described the request for a PUD Schematic Plan Amendment and Site Plan & Design Review for a four-story hotel.
    • Project description (as presented):
      • 58,935 square feet, 110 guest rooms on approximately 2.35 acres.
      • 131 parking stalls including 25 EV-ready spaces.
      • Deviations requested related to rear yard setback, front landscape setback, and roof projection requirements.
      • A future restaurant pad was identified for reference but not proposed for construction at this time.
    • Noticing/public input: Notices mailed within 500 feet; site posted; no public comments received.
    • Action: Approved CEQA exemption (Guidelines §15332, Infill Development); approved Site Plan & Design Review; and adopted a Resolution amending the Northgate Regency PUD schematic plan to redesignate 2.35 gross acres for hotel use.
    • Vote: 12-0 (unanimous of members present; Hernandez absent).
  • Item 3: Official Brewing Company (P25-018) (File ID: 2025-01982) — Public Hearing

    • Location: 2425 24th Street, Suite B (APN 010-0231-017-0000), District 4.
    • Staff presentation: Sierra Peterson (Associate Planner) presented a request for a Conditional Use Permit for alcohol sales in an existing brewery.
    • Project description (as presented):
      • Establish a taproom/bar component with alcohol beverage sales for off-premise consumption within an existing 5,239 square foot beer micro-brewery (staff also referenced ~5,000 sq. ft. during presentation).
      • No building alterations proposed; access from X Street/Broadway Alley; connected to the Real Pie Company.
      • Applicant-stated public hours: Friday and Saturday, 2:00 PM–9:00 PM.
      • Staff noted the Type 23 ABC license allows sales/service/consumption between 10:00 AM and 10:00 PM daily, and includes restrictions such as no distilled spirits and entertainment not audible beyond the controlled area.
    • Commission discussion (questions/concerns):
      • Commissioner Ortiz sought clarification on existing operations and confirmed the facility currently manufactures beer and is not open to the public; asked about parking constraints in the area.
      • Staff stated the City does not require or analyze parking for this request under the 2040 General Plan approach.
      • Commissioner Lamas asked whether the applicant’s limited hours were binding; staff explained the CUP does not regulate hours and the ABC license governs allowable service hours, which could allow changes within license limits.
      • Commissioner Macias Reed asked about conditions regarding minors and signage; staff explained minors are not allowed under the current circumstances (no food service) per ABC-related requirements and that ABC determines final license conditions (staff noted a police department protest letter was submitted to ABC for its review).
    • Action: Approved CEQA exemption (Guidelines §15301, Existing Facilities) and approved the Conditional Use Permit.
    • Vote: 12-0 (unanimous of members present; Hernandez absent).

Additional Agenda Actions

  • Item 4: Parkside Community Church Monopine (P25-007) (File ID: 2025-01983)
    • Location: 5700 South Land Park Drive (APN 024-0161-012-0000), District 5.
    • Action: Continued to January 22, 2026 (continued by staff).

Key Outcomes

  • Approved the Nov. 13, 2025 meeting minutes (11-0-1, Chair abstaining).
  • Approved entitlements for Rosin Court Hotel including CEQA §15332 exemption, design review, and a PUD schematic plan amendment for a 58,935 sq. ft., 4-story, 110-room hotel with 131 parking stalls including 25 EV-ready spaces (12-0).
  • Approved entitlements for Official Brewing Company including CEQA §15301 exemption and a CUP for taproom/off-premise alcohol sales within an existing 5,239 sq. ft. brewery (12-0).
  • Continued the Parkside Community Church Monopine item to Jan. 22, 2026.
  • Meeting adjourned at 5:52 PM.

Meeting Transcript

Thank you. Good evening. Welcome to the December 11th, 2025 Planning and Design Commission meeting. The meeting is now called to order. Will the clerk please call the roll to establish a quorum? Thank you, Chair. Commissioners, please unmute. Commissioner Lee? Here. Commissioner Tao? Here. Commissioner Lamas? Here. Commissioner Naybo? Here. Commissioner Caden? Here. Commissioner Hernandez is absent. Commissioner Massas-Reed? Here. Commissioner Ortiz? Here. Commissioner Blunt? Here. Vice Chair Chase? Here. Commissioner Rischke? Here. Commissioner Thompson? Here. And Chair Young? Here. Thank you. We have a quorum. Great. I'd like to remind members of the public and chambers that if you'd like to speak on an agenda item, please turn in a speaker slip when the item begins. You will have three minutes to speak once you are called on. After the first speaker, we will no longer accept speaker slips. We will now proceed with today's agenda. please rise for the opening acknowledgments in honor of Sacramento's indigenous people and tribal lands. To the original people of this land, the Nisanon people, the Southern Maidu Valley and Plains Miwok, Patwin-Wintoon peoples, and the people of the Wilton Rancheria, Sacramento's only federally recognized tribe, may we acknowledge and honor the native people who came before us and still walk beside us today on these ancestral lands by choosing to gather together today in the active practice of acknowledgement and appreciation for Sacramento's indigenous people's history, contributions, and lives. Please remain standing for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the republic for which it stands, one nation under God, indivisible, liberty, and justice for all. All right. First, we'll have the director's report from Stacia. Thank you, Chair. A few items for the Commission this evening. First, an update on some projects that have been approved.