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Round Barn, Streets and the SRPD
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• Tuesday, May 15th, 2012
City of Santa Rosa news that involves the West End Neighborhood:

DeTurk Round Barn

DeTurk Round Barn Update: The new use permit for the DeTurk Round Barn is available for your review. USE Permit . Changes include the limitation of 1 large Private event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period and 1 large Public event (more than 200 guests) per 30 day period. There is also an increased maximum of 500 people. Although the hours haven’t changed, they no longer include set-up and take down. The Noise Ordinance still applies regarding sound amplifying equipment (that includes D.J.s and amplified bands)  to between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. Monday- Saturday/ 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Sundays and legal holidays. Alcohol service is required to end one hour before the end of the event.

What to do if you have a complaint, concern or compliment about the DeTurk Round Barn? Call or email Mickey Remy- 543-3285  or email mremy@srcity.org  If there is a problem during an event- you can go to the barn and find  the City of SR event attendant and discuss it with them. Follow up with an email to westend@sonic.net- it will be added to the agenda at the next DeTurk Round Barn Operations committee meeting. Fellow West Enders, Deborah Crippen, Allen Thomas & Ben Taylor are on the committee.

New Feature Facility Calendar: Want to know what’s going on inside the barn? A new Calendar is located in the DeTurk Round Barn page on the City of SR website. You will also find information on rates: Monday – Thursday $125.00 per hour, Friday $165.00 per hour, Saturday $225.00 per hour &  Sunday $175.00 per hour. Possible additional fees may apply.

Street and sewer improvements:

6th Street Undercrossing- This project was scheduled to start on Monday, May 14th. Improvements will include roadway, sidewalks, lighting, bike lanes and a traffic signal. It is anticipated to take 26 weeks. Questions or comments to David Vandeveer, Public works- 543-4521 or DVandeveer@srcity.org The project was recently mentioned in the Press Demo- S. R. begins Sixth Street Undercrossing

6th and Davis Sewer Improvements- Sewer and Water improvements are slated to begin this month at 6th & Davis. This project is anticipated to last approximately 2 weeks. This is part of the City of SR Capital Improvement Program that replaced aging water and sewer systems in older neighborhoods. Wilson and 6th Streets are slated for the same improvements this fall. Questions or concerns to Tracy Duenas, Public Works, 543-3952.

SRPD Survey:

Community Survey of the Santa Rosa Police Department- The Police Department would like your input!  Please click on the link below to complete a survey sponsored by the Police Department.  In addition to the on-line survey, 4,000 paper surveys will be mailed to randomly selected residents within the city limits.  Thank you for taking the time to share your thoughts and ideas. http://www.surveymonkey.com/s/SRPDCommunitySurvey

 

Don Taylor's Omelette Express is a West End Sponsor

Announcement Guidelines:  The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest.  Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. turned. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed ( 1 week lead time required) to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

 

 

 

 

 


 

 

 

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Asphalt, beer and Seals
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• Friday, April 27th, 2012
A few fun ideas for this weekend.

Bodean Asphalt Company gets permit to build 3 silos.

Patti Cisco - Chair  (appointed by Ernesto Olivares), David Poulsen (appointed by John Sawyer) & Peter Stanley (appointed by Scott Bartley) were in wholehearted support of Bodean’s new silos. Caroline Banuelos – (appointed by Marsha Vas Dupre) & Curtis Byrd (appointed by Gary Wysocky) voted against it.

Bodean Asphalt in downtown Santa Rosa

CORRECTION- NEW DATE: May 11th, Friday- Spring Variety Showcase. A showcase of Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art & more. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 7 p.m. For more info chopsonline.com

April 28th, Saturday- New Music and Comedy Venue- The Heritage Public House next to The Wineyard in Santa Rosa Vintners’ Square. Music by  Midori and Ezra Boy playing   from 8-10pm(no cover charge) 70-80s music, Bobby the Greek food- Ultimate Souvlaki plus great craft beer on tap. Location: The Heritage Public House 1305 Cleveland Ave Time: From 4 p.m.- music at 8 p.m.  Facebook

April 28th, Saturday- Baby Seal Club- CD release party. Coop d’État, a Black Tie and Beaks Poultry Formal, where people-sized hens and roosters will get down in our custom Hopmonk Human Hen House™ (Baby Seal Club’s first “4-H” program), a concept you didn’t know you needed to experience but strangely can’t miss now. $12 admission / $20 with shiny new CD. Ticket Prepurchase. Location: Hopmonk Tavern 230 Petaluma Avenue, Sebastopol  Time: 8:30 pm  door, BBS at 10:30 Facebook

 

COOP d'etat

Artist and Performers : Are you a West End performer, artist or other talented individual? Don’t be shy! Share your performance dates and events with the neighborhood. We want to support you. Contact Lea Barron-Thomas at  westend @sonic.net

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Asphalt, Fiddlers & Wine
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• Wednesday, April 25th, 2012
April is coming to a close… West End Bocce will be starting up next month.

April 26th, Thursday- Public Hearing for BoDean Company. Comments and questions may be directed to Bill Rose, City Planner, Dept. of Community Development, City of S. R. 100 Santa Rosa Ave., Room 3, Santa Rosa CA 95404  Phone: 707-543-3253  Email: wrose@srcity.org Location: City Hall Chamber, City Hall, 100 Santa Rosa Ave. Time: 4 p.m.

Neighbors Raise Stink Over Asphalt Plant

Video- A look at BoDean Asphalt Plant

BoDean Asphalt- located in downtown S. R.

April 26th, Thursday- D’Argenzio – Wine Down Thursday- Italian night. Live Music with Steve Albini. Wine By the Glass & Pasta Pasta Pasta. For info: info@dargenziowine.com or call 707 280 4658. Location: D’Argenzio Winery 1301 Cleveland Ave, Santa Rosa CA Time: 6 – 9 pm

April 27th, Friday- Chop’s Spring Variety Showcase. A showcase of Chop’s teen member’s accomplishments in music, dance, comedy, art & more. Location: Chop’s Teen Club 509 Adams Street Time: 5- 7 p.m. For more info chopsonline.com

April 27th & April 28th 6th Street IMPROV! Improvised Musicals. If you enjoyed Whose Line is It Anyway? on television, you’ll love 6th Street Improv live!! A team of professional improv artists will perform unique stories inspired by your suggestions. It’s up to you!! $14 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, The Studio Theater, 52 w. 6th Time: 8 p.m. See website for complete info

April 28th, Saturday- The Daniel Castro Band + Dangerous Beauties (belly dance troupe from SF). This is an evening of Blues and belly dancing. $10 21 years + Location: Last Day Saloon Time: 7:30 p.m. door, 8 p.m. show

April 29th, Sunday- San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers. Join the San Francisco Scottish Fiddlers for their 25th annual Spring Concert Series. The stage will be filled with 120 musicians playing fiddles, piano, drums, cellos, guitars, harps and more, providing an infectious sense of fun and joy in community-based music making. Avery Risling-Sholl has a solo with dad, Ken Risling backing him. Reserved Seating $24 Adults/$15 for Youth 17 and younger. tickets online: www.brownpapertickets.com, tickets by phone: (800) 838-3006. Location: Spreckels Perf. Arts Center, R.P Time: 3:00PM

May 2nd- May 23rd- New Qigong Class- Flying Crane Qigong- utilize movement, breath and visualization to train one’s energy or Qi. This 4 week class is held every Wednesday at 10 a.m.  Additional classes available in   June (6/6- 6/27).  DeTurk Class Cost is $46. To register call 543-3737 or santarosarec.com

Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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DeTurk Round Barn: City Proposes Major Changes
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• Saturday, April 07th, 2012

One of the main goals of the West End Neighborhood Association is to provide neighborhood input to the City of Santa Rosa. DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit is currently under review and the City is asking for significant changes. The DeTurk Round Barn is in the heart of the West End- it is of vital importance that events at the Round Barn do not take away from the quality of life in our neighborhood.

Dear Neighbors,

This Thursday night S. R. Recreation and Parks Department will be asking the Planning Commission to modify the Conditional Use Permit that governs the operation of the Round Barn. In 2009 neighbors worked with the City for over six months and the impact from the weddings and events over the first year have been minimal. This is due to having a use permit that works. Now the Rec. and Parks department wants to modify this permit and that will strip the neighborhood of the protections we fought hard to have. Here are the changes they are asking for:

1) Increase the occupancy from 150 to 500- without a special event permit. This is an increase of over 300%.

2) Allow events of under 200 people to occur without any limits.

3) They are also asking to allow 3 events of over 200 every month. This would allow large events every week for a six week period without a break. Currently the use permit allows events of over 70 people to occur only twice in a 30 day period.

4) Allows for private New Year’s Eve party without a special event permit. Many residents voiced concerns regarding hours of operation, alcohol consumption and loud parties at the Barn. This new permit turns its back on all of those concerns.

The current use permit recognizes that the Round Barn has no off street parking. Facilities like the barn of similar size would need 130 “off “street parking spaces. The neighbors agreed to put up with the reality that most if not all event parking would take place on our streets if the City limited the size and frequency of the events. Now the City seems determined to increase the impacts on our neighborhood.

What can you do?

#1 Voice your objection to these changes by writing a letter or calling Noah Housh, City Planner, Department of Community Development – telephone 707-543-4322 or e-mail: mailto:nhoush@srcity.org

#2 Attend the Planning Commission this Thursday, April 12th meeting starts at 4 p.m. but we are item 10- so this might start anywhere after 4:15 p.m.

Take a moment to email or commit to attending on Thursday. If you are involved now- we can prevent long term neighborhood problems that this new proposal might cause in the future.

Sincerely, Lea Barron-Thomas

President

West End Neighborhood Association

DeTurk Round Barn is a community building in the heart of the West End

Notice of Public Hearing

City of SR Staff Report 53 Pages

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

 

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Love, Proof, Singer-Songwriters and Asphalt
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• Wednesday, February 08th, 2012
This is what is happening in the West End….

 TONIGHT! February 8th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting  This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253  wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.


Asphalt Silos

Feb. 10th to Feb. 26th- “Proof”  On a weekend following the death of her father (a famous mathematician), romance and the discovery of a mysterious notebook draws Catherine into the most difficult problem of all – how much of her father’s madness ‘or genius’ will she inherit? “Proof” explores the power of love, trust and talent with thoughtfulness and humor as Catherine must deal with her own volatile emotions; the arrival of her estranged sister; and the attentions of Hal, a former student of her father’s who hopes to find valuable work in the 103 notebooks that her father left behind. CAST:  Starring Dana Scott, the West End’s own Alan Kaplan , Mark Bradbury and Jill Zimmerman $10 to $25 Location: 6th Street Playhouse, Studio Theatre, 52 West 6th Street Time: See website for showtimes and tickets

Dana Scott and Alan Kaplan in "Proof"

February 11th, Saturday- Ken Risling and Avery Risling-Sholl  Singer songwriter Ken Risling and traditional musician Avery Risling-Sholl (in his first feature performance since his return from Scotland) will play the night away with original songs and music from the Appalachians to banks of Aberdeen. Duets and solos, you will be serenaded by voice, guitar and fiddle while you sip your drink and eat your treats at the wonderful warm atmosphere of the coffee house on railroad square. Location: Aroma Roasters Time: 8:30- 10:30

February 12th, Sunday- We are going to the dogs with two doggie social hours. #1 West End Small Dog Play Hour- a time for the smaller dog to romp with other little dogs. 10 a.m. #2 West End Poodle Party- Time for the Poodles to party. 11 a.m. Location: DeTurk Round Barn Dog Park 819 Donahue Street Time: W. E. Small Dog Play Hour 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. W. E. Poodle Party starts at 11 a.m.

February 12 th, Sunday, LOVE, 6th Street IMPROV Style
(Note: Show will probably sell out. Advanced ticket purchase highly recommended.)  A fabulous evening of laughter and poignant reflection on matters of the heart. 6th Street Improv takes audience suggestions and makes up delightful scenes, songs, and poetry on the spot. They even get a few audience members into the act. For a Valentine’s celebration you won’t soon forget, head on down to 6th Street and let us be your Funny Valentines! $14 Location: 6th Street Playhouse Time: 8 p.m.

Notice of Public Hearing- Preliminary Design Review to renovate the existing A St. and B St. entry ways of the S. R. Plaza, including facade improvements, pedestrian amenities and expanding the existing landscaping located at 1071 S. R. Plaza, File number DR12-005.

Notice of Zoning Pending Administrator Action: To The Point- Minor Conditional use permit to allow tattoo and body piercing use within and existing commerical building. Location: 1005 Cleveland Ave. ZA Notice 1005 Cleveland Ave

Announcement Guidelines:  The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest.  Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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BoDean Asphalt Meeting THIS Wednesday 7 p.m.
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• Monday, February 06th, 2012
This is an important meeting- this projectscan have a profound effect on our neighborhood, homes and families. Take the time- learn, ask questions and make comments.  It’s our neighborhood- let’s take an active role in deciding what goes on here.

February 8th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting  This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253 wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

Asphalt Silos
BoDean Neighborhood Meeting Notice

 

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

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2 W. E. Meetings, news and dates
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• Sunday, January 29th, 2012

February holds two very important meetings for West End residents. One is about the uses of the DeTurk Round Barn and the other about an Asphalt plant- both issues can really affect the quality of life in the West End so they must be examined with care.

February 2nd, Thursday- DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit- Neighborhood Meeting. The City of SR would like to make changes to the DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit. City of Santa Rosa Project Planner Noah Housh 543-4322 nhoush@srcity.org Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 6 p.m.

February 8th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting  This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253  wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

DeMeo Park Recycle Station- Conservation Corps of North Bay helps at risk youth get their lives back on track with a year’s worth of job training, work experience along with an education to get a GED or H. S. Diploma. This is especially wonderful because some of the Corpsmembers and staff call the West End Home. CCNB build, distribute and maintain all recycling drop off stations. They will also pick up, on a regular basis, all aluminum, glass, plastic containers and recyclable paper and cardboard deposited in the bins. Another recycle bin will be located at DeTurk Round Barn Park. http://www.conservationcorpsnorthbay.org

CCNB Corpsmembers at DeMeo Park

Unclaimed Friendly Black Cat needs a friend- Black short hair, neutered male, extraordinarily sweet and loving needs a new home. He is black, older, and has medical issues, so if he goes to animal control he will most likely be euthanized.  He is at 124 W. 6th , Call (707) 318- 2853.

I'd be a good kitty! Take me home.

The “first” Peanut statue in all of Korea.  Don Taylor, owner of Railroad Square’s Omelette Express, will travel to Jeju-do, South Korea for the dedication of the first and only Snoopy statue in all of Korea. Don has been devoted to fostering the relationship with Santa Rosa’s Korean sister city, Jeju-do. This Snoopy will be  placed in the main park (Citizen Welfare Park) of Jeju City. The 30” bronze Snoopy will stand on top of his Korean dog house made of black lava stone, with a red sand roof. Roses bushes will be planted next to Snoopy and a nearby walking path will be named, “Santa Rosa Way” in honor our our City. Safe travels, Don!

Snoopy in Korea

No More Railcars. The last vintage railroad car was recently removed from the SMART site. All four cars, that made their home in Railroad Square for many years, have been transported to their new home with the Timber Heritage Association. It would have delighted locals, tourists and rail enthusiasts to have the cars on display near our historic depot but dreams like these are not always financially possible. In the meantime, it is absolutely wonderful that they will be preserved and displayed by the museum. http://timberheritage.org

February 4th, Saturday-  First SATURDAY Cleanup (ages 6 and up welcome). Join neighbors and youth in the care of Prince Memorial Greenway the first Saturday of every month. Clean-up supplies provided. Organized by West Ender Stan Gow. For more info go to http://firstsaturdaycleanup.org Time: 10 a.m.

February 4th, Saturday- Rock and Roll Detention. 3 Local bands: The Coast Pilots, Third Rail and Court’n’Disaster. Court ‘N’ Disaster, a Honky-Tonk, Classic Country, Country Band with Sonoma County’s Own Judge Jim Bertoli and Judge Brad DeMeo along with law clerks, legal assistants, etc. that’s either Courting Disaster or The Court In Disaster. Music and wine tasting to benefit the Rincon Valley Education Foundation. $20 Location: Last Day Saloon Time: Doors 7:30 Show 8 p.m. Rock and Roll Detention

Court 'n' Disaster

Do you have a crime to report? Post it on our Facebook page so the whole neighborhood hears about it. http://www.facebook.com/groups/45503934491

Do you have any Pet Friendly news? a photo of your West End dog? or something else that will delight animal lovers? Email Lea Barron-Thomas

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Two Important Meetings
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• Wednesday, January 25th, 2012
Mark these Important Dates on your calendars- both of the projects can have a profound effect on our neighborhood and homes. Take the time- learn, ask questions and make comments.  It’s our neighborhood- let’s take an active role in deciding what goes on here.

February 8th, Wednesday- BoDean Asphalt Neighborhood Meeting  This is your chance to ask about the BoDean’s request to install three new 85 foot storage silos at their asphalt plant on Maxwell Court. City of S. R. project planner- Bill Rose 543-3253 wrose@srcity.org. Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 7 p.m.

Asphalt Silos

BoDean Neighborhood Meeting NOtice

 February 2nd, Thursday- DeTurk Round Barn Use Permit- Neighborhood Meeting. The City of SR would like to make changes to the DeTurk Round Barn’s use permit. City of Santa Rosa Project Planner Noah Housh 543-4322 nhoush@srcity.org Location: DeTurk Round Barn 819 Donahue Street Time: 6 p.m.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

 

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Community Meeting Tonight 6:30 p.m.
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• Monday, October 17th, 2011
If you are interested in what the City of Santa Rosa is planning for the New Railroad Square and Cannery sites (aka SMART site)- this would be a good meeting to attend. The last time the West End heard about this plan it was 68 units of low income Senior Housing. The new proposal will be approx. 82 units with at least 65 of those units low income Family housing. There will also be approx. 1 parking spot for each unit.

Original New Railroad Square Proposal

 

Community Meeting-

The City of S. R. is partnering with a private developer to build the Cannery mixed-use development project, the first phase of the proposed, multiple-phase New Railroad Square mixed use development project, located in Historic Railroad Square between West Third Street, Santa Rosa Creek, West 6th Street and the railroad tracks. They are applying for a loan that will dictate the type and income level of the proposed housing. This is your opportunity to ask questions, make comments and recommendations.

Location: Finley Community Center, Willow Room 2060 College Ave. Time: 6:30 p.m.

Meeting Information

Announcement Guidelines: The West End Neighborhood Association website is a tool that gives out information that is West End related or of West End interest.  Announcements are subject to our West End Neighborhood Association guidelines. Do you have a West End or Railroad Square related announcement? Announcements can be emailed to Lea Barron-Thomas at westend@sonic.net

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Proposed Coffee House, Dutton to Creek Path
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• Saturday, October 01st, 2011

Notice of Application: New Coffee House at 203 6th Street-   Make comments by October 3rd.

New Coffee House 203 6th Street P. 1

New Coffee House 203 6th Street

 

Dutton Ave. to S.R. Creek Pedestrian Path- Construction to create the new 10′ wide pedestrian/ bike path from N. Dutton to the S. R. Creek trail has begun. It is anticipated that the project will complete by the end of October. If you have any questions or comments regarding this project, please contact David Vandeveer at City of S. R. Public works- 543-4521.

The West End Neighborhood where urbanism, preservation, art and people come together! For the latest updates, crime alerts, full calendar of events and photos- go the West End Neighborhood website. Click Here!

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