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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Minutes 2000-11-06SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 1 IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2000 AT 8:00 P.M. Regular Meeting: San Rafael City Council Also Present: Rod Gould, City Manager Gary T. Ragghianti, City Attorney Jeanne M. Leoncini, City Clerk CLOSED SESSION - CONFERENCE ROOM 201 - 7:00 PM: Present: Albert J. Boro, Mayor Barbara Heller, Vice -Mayor Cyr N. Miller, Councilmember Gary 0. Phillips, Councilmember Absent: Paul M. Cohen, Councilmember Conference with Legal Counsel — Anticipated Litigation Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section 54956.9(b) One (1) case. City Attorney Gary Ragghianti announced that no reportable action was taken. ORAL COMMUNICATIONS OF AN URGENCY NATURE: 8:25 PM RE: BROCHURE OF — "TREES OF SAN RAFAEL — A WALKING TOUR" - File 109 Sandra Sellinger of Marin ReLeaf, thanked Mayor Boro and the Councilmembers quoting "a city without trees is not fit for a dog. Leaves are the verbs that conjugate the seasons". She stated that Marin ReLeaf would like to present the city with an early Christmas gift, adding that last fall Marin ReLeaf received a grant from the California Department of Forestry and California Releaf for a brochure entitled "Trees of San Rafael — A Walking Tour", (referred to as Leafwood by Ms. Sellinger) with printing financed by the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce and PG&E, through their safe tree program. The consultant was San Rafael Parks Superintendent Tom Rothenberger. She stated that the "Leafwood" showcases 17 trees, which line our streets and are in our parks. She confirmed the brochure is produced from tree free paper, not necessarily recycled. Ms. Sellinger pointed out that at Boyd Park there is a large Camphor tree, which has been singled out for the public to view its massy root formation. She noted that is the traditional tree of Japan and is a predominant tree in the flowering cherry display at Washington, DC. This row of trees is a harbinger of spring. Ms. Sellinger stated that in celebration of the oak being the national tree, 3 oak species at Albert Park have been included. These trees are from the eastern United States and will one day be large, stately examples of our nation's heritage. She stated that in San Rafael's mild climate the leaves on these oaks stay on the branches throughout the winter to be dislodged in the spring by the development of new leaves. She stated the Cedar of Lebanon, also at Boyd Park, has been included because its species is seldom planted and rarely seen as such a large specimen. The Bunya-Bunya tree at Falkirk is a tree with an elephant -like trunk. Gerstle Park has most of the trees mentioned in the tour; the grounds were once private and had expansive gardens. It represents the owner's interest in world travel and experiences beyond the Bay Area and California. Ms. Sellinger stated "lastly let the blight that threatens our native oak population be a warning, the worst case scenario is only 10% of our oaks, both wild and in our towns, will be alive in 20 years." She commented that to avoid the large gaps this death will cause we must maintain the different species of trees in San Rafael's urban forest, adding that Tom Rothenberger was doing a fine job. Mayor Boro stated he appreciated all the work Ms. Sellinger has done on behalf of the City of San Rafael, not only educating us on the issues associated with trees, but helping youth and others plant trees in our city. He reported that on a recent trip to Europe he visited the Ukraine, which is going through a tremendous amount of effort to recover, and noticed the trees that have been there for hundreds of years reflect the heart and soul of that community. He stated that the trees in San Rafael are wonderful and told Ms. Sellinger her work is much appreciated and will be for many generations to come. Ms. Sellinger stated she had received information from College of Marin that the class (on trees) which was offered to the public last year is now probably going to be taught next fall at the College, with two instructors. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 1 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 2 RE; DUTRA OWNED SAN RAFAEL ROCK QUARRY — File 100 x 166 Stuart Lum, Co -Chair, Point San Pedro Coalition, stated he and his supporters were here to thank the Mayor, City Council, City Manager and Community Development Director for all the support received in their efforts to resolve this issue. He stated that about a year and a half ago Mayor Boro and Supervisor Kress engaged them in the neighborhoods in an effort to resolve some fairly long-running disputes and serious issues with the quarry. Mr. Lum reported that in the last eighteen months the Coalition had made substantial efforts to deal with these issues, come up with real solutions and develop a plan that all could live with, and this was still their goal. He stated that essentially, what is resolved with the quarry would determine the environment, character and property values at Point San Pedro peninsula over the next 30 years. He noted the quarry was to have been converted to commercial and residential use by the mid 90s and these expectations were memorialized in zoning hearings in 1982, the Reclamation Plan and the Peacock Gap Neighborhood Plan. However, he reported, the current owner of the quarry has no intention of converting to the second use for at least another 25 — 30 years, with dramatic effects, which would include the removal of much of south hill. He stated that much of the mining to be seen presently would, in fact, be above ground as opposed to below ground, and blasting, which has been a major issue, will continue several times per week. for that period of time. Mr. Lum stated the current owner believes that none of this is subject to public review. He stated that for their part, the Coalition feels much more confident in dealing with these issues now than they were eighteen months ago, being more knowledgeable. They have a large body of public support and are willing to use public hearings and administrative processes to resolve these issues. However, if this is not possible they will work with the County and City to find alternative measures of resolution. He thanked the City Council for their past and continuing support throughout the process. CONSENT CALENDAR: Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Miller seconded, to approve the Consent Calendar, as follows: ITEM RECOMMENDED ACTION 2. Approval of Minutes of Special Joint Workshop Minutes approved as submitted. Meeting with Marin County Board of Supervisors of May 3, 2000 and Regular Meeting of Monday, October 16, 2000 (CC) Request for Amicus Participation: (CA) Cornette v. Department of Transportation (California Supreme Court Case No. S089010) -File 9-3-16 4. Monthly Investment Report for Month Ending September, 2000 (MS) — File 8-18 x 8-9 5. Resolution Approving Use of State COPS Program Supplemental Services Funds in the Amount of $121,185,53 for Community Oriented Policing (PD) — File 9-3-30 Approved amicus participation. Accepted Monthly Investment Report for month ending September, 2000, as presented. RESOLUTION NO. 10736 — RESOLUTION APPROVING USE OF STATE COPS PROGRAM SUPPLEMENTAL SERVICES FUNDS IN THE AMOUNT OF $121,185.53 FOR COMMUNITY ORIENTED POLICING (for Police Overtime) SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 2 6. Resolution Approving the Purchase of Right of Way and Accepting Grant Deed for Right of Way from George and Virginia Kerbs, Trustee (or Successor Trustees) of the George A. Kerbs and Virginia S. Kerbs 1998 Trust, Dated March 30, 1998 (58 Woodland Avenue, San Rafael, APN:13-094-16) (PW) - File 2-4-26 7. Report on Bid Opening and Resolution Awarding Contract to Ghilotti Brothers, Inc., for Andersen Drive Rehabilitation, Project No. 110-4421-656-8000 (Bid Opening Held on Tuesday, October 24, 2000) (PW) — File 4-1-526 8. Resolution Authorizing the City of San Rafael to Become a Charter Member of the MarinMap Project (Geographic Information System) to be Administered by the Marin Telecommunications Agency, and Authorizing the City Manager to Execute the Contract Services Agreement (PW) — File 4-13-101 x 9-7-4 9. Annual Parking Meter Holiday from Wednesday, November 22, 2000 through Monday, December 25, 2000 (RA)—File 11-18 10. Resolution Authorizing Street Closures for the 21s' Annual Parade of Lights and 11th Annual Winter Wonderland and Snow (RA) —File 11-19 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 3 RESOLUTION NO. 10737 — RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PURCHASE OF RIGHT OF WAY AND ACCEPTING GRANT DEED FOR RIGHT OF WAY FROM GEORGE A. KERBS AND VIRGINIA S. KERBS, TRUSTEE (OR THE SUCCESSOR TRUSTEES) OF THE GEORGE A. KERBS AND VIRGINIA S. KERBS 1998 TRUST, DATED MARCH 30, 1998 (58 WOODLAND AVENUE, SAN RAFAEL, APN:13-094-16) RESOLUTION NO. 10738 — RESOLUTION AWARDING CONTRACT FOR ANDERSEN DRIVE REHABILITATION, PROJECT NO. 110- 4421-656-8000 TO GHILOTTI BROTHERS, INC., IN THE AMOUNT OF $457,754.00 (lowest responsible bidder) ITEM CONTINUED TO MEETING OF 11/20/2000, AT THE REQUEST OF STAFF. Approved staff recommendation: Declared a two-hour parking meter holiday for all two-hour downtown meters and the first two hours of parking at the Third & A Parking Structure for the period of November 22, 2000 through December 25, 2000 RESOLUTION NO. 10739 — RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE TEMPORARY CLOSURE OF CITY STREETS FOR THE 21ST ANNUAL PARADE OF LIGHTS AND WINTER WONDERLAND ON NOVEMBER 24TH AND NOVEMBER 25TH, 2000 AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Cohen SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS: Mayor Boro announced two special presentations, stating that although the City Council was not making these presentations he was inviting the Councilmembers to the podium to surround the recipients. 11. PRESENTATION OF THE "RONNY JACK COLEMAN FIRE CHIEF OF THE YEAR" AWARD FOR YEAR 2000 TO SAN RAFAEL'S FIRE CHIEF ROBERT E. MARCUCCI (FD) — File 102 x 9-3-31 Verbal Joe Perry, Napa Fire Chief, Northern California Director of the California Fire Chiefs Association addressed the Mayor and City Council, stating it was a great honor to be present to honor a long time friend and mentor to him, as well as many other members of the Fire Service, noting Fire Chief Marcucci's reputation for being involved with the Community, the City and the California Fire Service. He explained the Ronny Jack Coleman award is a very special award in California, stating Ronny Coleman, retired State Fire Marshal, is internationally respected as a true leader in the Fire Service SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 3 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 4 and recently was named one of the top 20 fire officials for the past century. Mr. Perry read the dedication on the plaque, which he stated personified the award: "Presented annually to the one person in California who embodies the leadership abilities, professional posture, dedication, commitment and vision, as represented by the career of Ronny Jack Coleman, Fire Chief and State Fire Marshal. This award recognizes and is presented to a truly outstanding professional who through acts and deeds in their profession, home, community and country, serve as an example and challenge for all other Fire Chief Executives throughout California. " He reiterated what an outstanding individual Fire Chief Marcucci is, and stated that anyone who could survive as a Fire Chief for so many years and be so successful, is a very special person. He congratulated Chief Marcucci, adding he could not think of anyone more worthy. Accepting the award, Fire Chief Marcucci thanked Mr. Perry for taking the time to come to San Rafael, noting how arduous a task it is being a Fire Chief and on the Board of Directors of the California Chiefs, having done this himself. He applauded Mr. Perry, as an outstanding individual who represents the California Fire Chiefs, both at the State and Western Regional levels, adding it was an honor for him to receive this award. He thanked the City Council and City Manager for their flexibility, and his staff for their support. Chief Marcucci stated that Ronny Coleman is presently an acting Fire Chief, before moving on to other endeavors; he is an author and an outstanding individual and to receive an award with his name on it, added Chief Marcucci, is probably the pinnacle of his career. He added "to use an analogy, I hope if we go to post season play my batting average is better than Barry Bonds". Chief Marcucci commented that he was going to do a lot of post season play. He again, thanked Joe Perry for attending and Ronny Coleman for being his mentor. Mayor Boro stated "We all have a very special place in our hearts for you" and confirmed for the audience that several weeks ago Chief Marcucci reached 40 years of service with the City, 29 of these as Chief. Mayor Boro added that he was given the task of getting Chief Marcucci lost for two hours to enable a party to be set up in the Fire Station. In conversation, Chief Marcucci commented that people were telling him he should retire and asked the Mayor for his thoughts. Replying, Mayor Boro stated "Why would you want to do that, you are having fun", and Chief Marcucci replied that was his feeling. Mayor Boro stated how proud we are to have Chief Marcucci and encouraged him to stay as long as he wished. 12. PRESENTATION OF THE WES MCCLURE OUTSTANDING ASSISTANT AWARD 2000 TO LYDIA ROMERO, ASSISTANT TO THE CITY MANAGER (CM) —File 102 x 9-3-11 (Verbal) Mayor Boro announced Lydia Romero, Assistant to the City Manager, stating Greg Sam, President, Municipal Management Assistants of Northern California, would make the presentation. He added how blessed the City was with its employees, two wonderful examples being present this evening. Mr. Sam thanked the Mayor and Councilmembers and stated it was a pleasure to be here representing MMANC, explaining that this is a group of local government management professionals, who aspire to becoming Local Government CEOs, comparable to Rod Gould, San Rafael City Manager. In explaining this award, Mr. Sam stated that from several awards given out each year, the Wes McClure Outstanding Assistant Award is the most prestigious. It is named after a gentleman who is very well known in City Management and City Manager circles. He is a former City Manager in San Leandro and also former Range Rider with the League of California Cities. The award was named because of Mr. McClure's exemplary dedication and commitment to the profession. Mr. Sam continued that each year the Managers, Government CEOs, and Members are asked to nominate someone who epitomizes the Local Government or City Management profession. This year, he stated, it was his pleasure to announce the Awards Committee selected Lydia Romero for this prestigious award. In accepting, Lydia thanked Greg Sam, noting this was one of his final acts, being outgoing President of MMANC. She thanked City Manager Rod Gould, who nominated her for the award, as well as the City Council. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 4 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 5 PUBLIC HEARINGS: 13. AMENDMENT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT, USE PERMIT AND ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT FOR THE PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION OF A 9,216 SQUARE FOOT MULTI-PURPOSE BUILDING AND 4,896 SQUARE FOOT CLASSROOM BUILDING FOR ARTS AND SCIENCES CLASSES AT SAINT MARK'S SCHOOL, LOCATED AT 39 TRELLIS DRIVE; ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER 175-060-01, SAN RAFAEL, CA; DIXIE SCHOOL DISTRICT, OWNER; SAINT MARK'S SCHOOL, APPLICANT; JEANNE MACLEAMY, ARCHITECT, REPRESENTATIVE (CD)- File 10-3 x 10-5 x 10-7 Mayor Boro informed the audience that Staff had requested this item be carried over to a future date. (Item will be re -noticed.) Councilmember Phillips inquired as to the reason for the continuation. Community Development Director Bob Brown stated staff received a call this morning suggesting there was a small seasonal wetland on the St. Mark's site. He reported that when the environmental assessment for this project was done during the summer the area was dry. Today, staff went out to the site and confirmed there are some sedges is a small area at the base of the slope, which are indicator plants of seasonal wetlands, and staff believes the ring driveway might impact that area. Therefore, they would like to have a biologist review the area and if need be, work with the project applicant to relocate that driveway. 14. REQUEST FOR REZONING FROM Ll/0 (LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE) TO PD (PLANNED DEVELOPMENT) ZONING DISTRICT, USE PERMIT, ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT O.E. PARCEL MERGER) FOR PROPOSED DEVELOPMENT OF A 130,000 SQUARE FOOT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE COMPLEX CONSISTING OF FOUR ONE-STORY BUILDINGS, LANDSCAPING, PARKING AND CREEK/BUFFER SETBACK IMPROVEMENTS ON A 10.0 ACRE SITE, FORMERLY OCCUPIED BY FAIRCHILD SEMICONDUCTOR, LOCATED AT 4300 REDWOOD HIGHWAY; ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NUMBER'S (APN) 155-110-05 AND 06 (FORMER FAIRCHILD PROPERTY) (CD)- File 10-3 x 10-5 x 10-7 Associate Planner Kraig Tambornini, stated the project is the redevelopment of a 10 acre industrial site to a new 130,000 square foot Light Industrial/office complex, which would be a multi -tenant complex to include limited high technology, research, development and office tenants, as well as light industrial uses, warehouse uses and mini -warehouse uses. He stated the project has been reviewed by City staff, the Design Review Board and Planning Commission, and based on these reviews it has been concluded that the project is within the General Plan traffic allocation and floor area ratio limits which apply to this site. Also, it has been found to be consistent with the General Plan and zoning requirements regulating design, environmental protection, land use, local business needs, neighborhood compatibility and the recent Priority Project Procedure approval, which was granted to the site by the City Council in December. There has been a Mitigated Negative Declaration prepared for this site in compliance with the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), which concluded that there would be no significant impacts by the project. Impacts found relating to the development have to do with ongoing site remediation, which would need to be concluded before development, as well as potential construction noise, traffic impacts, and project related traffic impacts which would be mitigated through the mitigation measures. Mr. Tambornini stated Caltrans inquired about impacts on Highway 101 and staff has responded that any impacts from the project on Highway 101 have been addressed in the General Plan Circulation Element; therefore, no additional study is necessary. He stated the project does include a planned development rezoning which will establish a sufficient level of control over the mix of uses. Staff, through the building permit process and the business licensing process, would handle compliance with the tenant mixes allowed. The project does include conditions deemed appropriate by all city agencies and departments, together with revisions to conditions recommended by the Planning Commission. Mr. Tambornini closed his presentation, recommending hearing the applicant in public testimony and adopting the resolutions and ordinance. Councilmember Phillips noted in the Background section of the staff report the date of November 24, 2000 should read October 24, 2000. He mentioned the site is currently under a cleanup order by the Regional Water Quality Control Board, which contains a ground water SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 5 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 6 treatment system on site, and asked for more detail regarding the wording: "currently under process, where we stand and how it interacts with the approval process." Mr. Tambornini responded that since the site was vacated by the semi -conductor facility, Regional Water has put a cleanup order on it; therefore, there is a slurry wall in place and a remediation system which contains ground water, so it does not reach offsite or contaminate adjacent areas. This treatment facility would stay in place and prior to development Regional Water would require that any hot spots or contaminated areas of the soil be taken off and replaced with clean fill. The order in place is under the regulatory authority of Regional Water so measures are being taken presently which will remain in place as needed, with the Regional Water Quality Control Board overseeing the entire process. Councilmember Phillips inquired if there was an assurance that prior to construction this issue would be properly addressed. Mr. Tambornini replied that approval would have to be obtained from the Regional Water Quality Control Board before any site development work could commence. Councilmember Phillips addressed traffic, stating the intended usage had been somewhat loosely defined, in that it is not a specific user who will occupy the building but a variety of consumers, yet 182 peak trips have been allocated, and he inquired as to how to ensure the use ultimately in place will not exceed the 182 peak trips. Mr. Tambornini responded that each use type had been allocated a trip generation rate, and as tenants come and go, there are certain maximums that would be allowed for the highest trip generating use. The expectation is that there would be some fluctuations, with a median 182 peak trips. Councilmember Phillips stated that reference was made to the Terra Linda area being traffic sensitive and inquired if an assurance can be made that the ultimate use is not going to exceed this figure. Community Development Director Brown stated that all traffic modeling is based on assumptions and averages, but to give some sense of assurance, he stated the trip rates the Traffic Engineer establishes are very conservative. The high technology rates essentially correspond with the Traffic Engineer's rate for office, which is typically a higher generating use. He illustrated the Bay View Business Park, where a maximum number of trips was established with different uses and rates, and with that park now fully occupied, staff has gone back and taken traffic counts to find the actual traffic generation from the entire development is substantially less than the original number of trips allocated. He stated that, therefore, staff's assumptions are conservative and they should fall within the 182 trips fairly easily. Mayor Boro inquired if staff would be monitoring the uses to make sure they meet the norms in the assumptions, and Mr. Brown confirmed that business licenses would be reviewed to make sure they fall within these trip rates. Mr. Brown pointed out that because redevelopment of this site had been so controversial in the past, pre -planning had been of the utmost importance in gaining public acceptance. Mayor Boro opened the public hearing, asking for comment. John Lovewell, Keenan-Lovewell Ventures, stated he had worked for the past two years on this project and in coming through the Priority Project Procedure (PPP) process they had proposed two alternative projects for the City's selection: one being an office project and the other the Light/Industrial project. The result of that process was a definite interest in the Light/Industrial project, together with an admission that it would fall within the traffic requirements, so accepting this as an approval to proceed, they redesigned and upgraded the project to Light/Industrial, of a very high quality. They have had input from staff, the community, the Vision Committee, Chamber of Commerce, Marin Conservation League and others, and have come up with a high quality Light/Industrial project, recognizing this as a gateway site entering San Rafael with a lot of visibility. The theme is an early 20th century industrial brick building, with metal sash windows and aluminum canopies, incorporating substantial pedestrian amenities. Mr. Lovewell stated there are some changes to Conditions 71, 72 and 75 which require a Lot Line Adjustment, and final Design Review Board meeting, to examine some landscaping and lighting details, prior to granting a building permit. He stated that in attempting to comply with the PPP process to begin construction on December 6th, they requested flexibility from staff to accomplish these items prior to occupancy. He stated they are waiting for a response from the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District to the application submitted regarding fees, so a little flexibility may be needed. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 6 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 7 Eugene Sakai, Architect, affirmed how excited he was to work on a project, which will turn a local eyesore into a gateway feature. He presented drawings of the site, stating the four new buildings are configured to allow for views of pleasant amenities. The scale of the buildings is appropriate for the area, which is currently a Light/Industrial area, but the buildings will be of a much higher quality and more in accordance with the older buildings. He presented a view of the project from Redwood Highway, North to South, depicting the scale of the buildings. He pointed out the entry feature, with a row of trees and enhanced paving. Mr. Sakai indicated that from the highway, dominant features such as canopies and variations in the parapet height can be seen, and on getting closer to the buildings these reveal themselves in variations in the texture and detailing in the brick. He stated the window system would be of a unique steel industrial sash, replicas of those seen in warehouses in the 1900s. The brick, again, is unique in that it is composed of a variety of colors and textures. Mr. Sakai's drawings depicted the canopies as made of steel and glass, lending both pedestrian and automotive scale. He stated there would be outdoor gathering areas, which work with the landscaping and the buildings, providing semi -sheltered, yet open courtyard areas for employees and visitors. Vice -Mayor Heller inquired as to whether there would be any upgrades or changes relating to the Las Gallinas Creek side of the property. Mr. Sakai deferred to the Landscape Architect, commenting that they primarily want to enhance the natural riparian characteristics of the woods, not wishing to make this a heavy use area, but enhance the view. Mayor Boro inquired as to a signing program for the site and Mr. Sakai replied this would be determined as the tenant mix is decided. Mayor Boro asked staff what kind of signing might be expected on this site. Mr. Tambornini stated there would be an entry monument sign and individual building identification signs. He stated the Design Review Board requested a sign program to address individual tenant needs together with building identification signage. Councilmember Phillips commented that the Design Review Board had some issues which include light standard and landscaping details and inquired as to their status, also with regard to the giant trees depicted in the site plans he wondered if they would reach this actual maturity. Mr. Sakai stated the trees in the site plans represent maturity, are typically fast growing and are planted to give quick cover and shade. Gary Layman, Landscape Architect, stated he was excited to work on this project both because of the situation of the site and the natural amenities present. Having looked at the macro factors, they came up with an overall concept which utilized plant materials, exclusively native, along the creek area, which will have a significant wildlife benefit and be a strong visual key from the creek area to the hillside. The same native palette is being used round the site perimeters, with benefits visually, environmentally and ecologically. He stated it was important to create a strong frontage for the buildings. At the location of the sign, there would be a large green area with a generous setback where a flowering accent tree would create a focal point, organizing the site, so visitors would have a sense of position. Mr. Layman stated that along the front plaza areas it was critical to develop a pedestrian friendly environment; therefore, a series of elements were used, including decorative lighting along the main central spine within the pedestrian areas, and a strong canopy tree, 15 years old. To separate the auto traffic from the pedestrian walkways there would be cast iron bollards, to demarcate these areas, cast iron and wood benches, tree grates and at the terminus of the main entry a clock tower. Mr. Layman stated they were invited to consider enriching these areas using architectural themes. They looked at creating differentiated plazas in front of the building areas in different densities of tree types, as well as seating areas, to encompass different colors of paving and brick patterning. Mayor Boro inquired as to the expected tree size and Mr. Layman used an illustration to point out that the Bradford Pear tree depicted was 15' - 18' tall, so he would expect the trees to be in that range in approximately 7 — 8 years. The Redwood trees seen in the backdrop are also fast growing. He stated that because the site has a high water table it was necessary to select trees which would be successful in that environment, so they studied the locality to observe development, as well as basing land selections from their own experience. Councilmember Miller complimented and thanked the architect for not having palm trees in the selection. He stated that when he observed the site he was impressed with the truthfulness of the design and concept. SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 7 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 8 Councilmember Phillips inquired as to the status of the landscaping report Mr. Layman responded that this was the same document as was reviewed in the previous hearings, but the type of discussion they had been engaged in referred specifically to lighting and looking at the treatment of the landscaping along some edges. The concern was not to create a strong architectural linear hedgerow of redwood trees. What they have done is introduced different species along the edges to create a natural appearance and worked with neighbors to the south, who had issues relative to solar concerns. Councilmember Phillips confirmed with the landscape architect that the boundary issue will be returning to the Design Review Board, but the number of trees will not change and he reiterated the improvement to the area. Vice -Mayor Heller requested that with regard to parking lot trees the question of ample protection for cars be considered. Mr. Layman responded that the planters are continuous and will accommodate the overhang. Ms. Keller stated she was pleased to note 48 parking spaces in reserve. She inquired if there were any tenants tentatively selected and the anticipated completion date. Architect Eugene Sakai replied that assuming commencement in December the project should be complete by November, 2001, weather permitting, adding meetings were held with prospective tenants but nothing was finalized. Mayor Boro noted the staff report and description mentioned mini -storage and inquired how much of the project would be devoted to mini -storage. Mr. Sakai replied they were approached by a company dealing with wine storage for individuals and small wineries, which would include installing a refrigeration system, and stated there were several scenarios laid out in the plan, but possibly as much as 30,000 square feet of this type of usage. Mayor Boro asked for confirmation that there would not be signage similar to that prevalent on the highway, advertising mini -storage. Mr. Sakai replied this would not be the case. Mayor Boro reiterated how pleased everyone was with the project, stating that as well as being an entry to the city it was also an exit, therefore, leaving an excellent last impression. There being no further comment, Mayor Boro closed the public hearing. Councilmember Miller moved and Councilmember Phillips seconded, to adopt the Resolution. RESOLUTION NO. 10740 - RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MITIGATED NEGATIVE DECLARATION AND MITIGATION MONITORING AND REPORTING PROGRAM FOR A PLANNED DEVELOPMENT (PD) ZONING ORDINANCE AMENDMENT (ZC 00-5), MASTER USE PERMIT (UP 00-11), ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (ED 00- 36), AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (S 00-8) FOR A 130,000 SQUARE FOOT MULTI -TENANT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL/OFFICE DEVELOPMENT LOCATED AT 4300 REDWOOD HIGHWAY (APN: 155-110-05 AND 155-110-06) (FORMER FAIRCHILD PROPERTY) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Councimember Cohen The title of the Ordinance was read: "AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL AMENDING THE ZONING MAP OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, ADOPTED BY REFERENCE, BY SECTION 14.01.020 OF THE MUNICIPAL CODE OF SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA, SO AS TO RECLASSIFY CERTAIN REAL PROPERTY FROM LIGHT INDUSTRIAL OFFICE (LI/0) DISTRICT TO PLANNED DEVELOPMENT DISTRICT (ZC 00-5) FOR A MASTER PLANNED 130,000 SQUARE FOOT MULTI -TENANT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL AND OFFICE COMPLEX DEVELOPMENT AT 4300 REDWOOD HIGHWAY (APN: 155-110-05 AND 155-110-06) (FORMER FAIRCHILD PROPERTY)" SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 8 SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 9 Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Heller seconded to dispense with the reading of the Ordinance in its entirety and to refer to it by title only, and pass Charter Ordinance No. 1758 to print, by the following vote, to wit: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: None ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: Councilmember Cohen Before calling for a vote on the final Resolution, Mayor Boro asked if there were comments or recommendations on Conditions 71, 72, 75, 80. Associate Planner Tambornini replied that with regard to Condition 80 (provided by the applicant), staff is comfortable with the language presented. With regard to the other items staff does not have a problem issuing a foundation permit pending completion of these items prior to the erection of walls on the building, and suggested a new condition 71 be inserted with the language "Permits for the construction of building foundations may be obtained prior to recordation of the final lot line adjustment document and approval of the final landscaping and lighting plans". Councilmember Phillips moved and Councilmember Heller seconded, to adopt the Resolution with the wording substituted by staff for Item No. 71, and that provided by the applicant for Item No. 80 (Prior to issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall provide reasonable evidence that Sanitary Sewer Service for the project will be available from the Las Gallinas Valley Sanitary District.) RESOLUTION NO. 10741 — RESOLUTION APPROVING A MASTER USE PERMIT (UP 00-11), ENVIRONMENTAL AND DESIGN REVIEW PERMIT (ED 00-36), AND LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT (S 00-8) FOR DEVELOPMENT OF A 130,000 SQUARE FOOT MULTI -TENANT LIGHT INDUSTRIAL COMPLEX LOCATED AT 4300 REDWOOD HIGHWAY (APN: 155- 110-05 AND 155-110-06) (FORMER FAIRCHILD PROPERTY) (As amended) AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBER REPORTS: Heller, Miller, Phillips and Mayor Boro None Councilmember Cohen 15. a) RE: VISION 2020 - File 102 Councilmember Miller stated he visited Vision 2020 and on leaving, a delegation from the Tenants Association of Marian Court, who were unable to attend the City Council Meeting, presented him with a thank you gift for Mayor Boro and the City Council to show their appreciation. He presented Mayor Boro with a statuette from Guatemala. Mayor Boro thanked Councilmember Miller for all the outreach he conducts in the Canal Neighborhood, which is recognized and appreciated. b) RE: GLENWOOD SCHOOL - File 9-1 Vice -Mayor Heller informed the City Council she was invited to the Student Body Elections at Glenwood School, K-6. She stated they had over 35 candidates, all of whom gave speeches; it was well run and most enjoyable and she believes the entire Council will be invited to the different Schools this year. There being no further business, the City Council meeting was adjourned at 9:30 p.m. JEANNE M. LEONCINI, City Clerk APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2000 MAYOR OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL SRCC Minutes (Regular) 11/6/2000 Page 9