HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRB 2011-05-17 Minutes IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, May 17, 2011 Regular Meeting San Rafael Design Review Board CALL TO ORDER STAFF COMMUNICATION BOARD COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. March 22, 2011 DRB-MINUTES3-22-11 Jeff Kent seconded and Bob Huntsberry seconded to Approve APPROVAL OF MINUTES as amended AYES: Mohit Garg,Chair, Bob Huntsberry, Jeff Kent, Cheryl Lentini, Steward Summers, John (Jack) Robertson (Alternate NOES: None ABSENT: None Minutes are approved as amended OLD BUSINESS 2. 99 Montecillo - Follow-up review of site and architectural details for a previously approved Environmental and Design Review permit for the parking structure and relocation of the emergency department at Kaiser Medical Center, File No. ED10-079 - 99 Montecillo Rd. Kaiser Permanente, owner, Ed Walera/Kaiser Permanente, applicant; Terra Linda Neighborhood. (Project Planner- Raffi Boloyan) Kaiser_Followup_DRB_05.17.11 Mohit Garg,Chair seconded and Mohit Garg,Chair seconded to Approve 2. 99 Montecillo - Follow-up review of site and architectural details for a previously approved Environmental and Design Review permit for the parking structure and relocation of the emergency department at Kaiser Medical Center, File No. ED10-079 - 99 Montecillo Rd. Kaiser Permanente, owner, Ed Walera/Kaiser Permanente, applicant; Terra Linda Neighborhood. (Project Planner- Raffi Boloyan) Bob Huntsberry seconded and Mohit Garg,Chair seconded to Approve Approve project details as presented, subject to additional revisions as outlined in Board discussions. AYES: Mohit Garg,Chair, Bob Huntsberry, Jeff Kent, Cheryl Lentini, Steward Summers, John (Jack) Robertson (Alternate NOES: None ABSENT: None 3. 350 Los Ranchitos - Request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit and a Use Permit to demolish an existing 22,560-sq. ft. residential hall and rebuild it as a 26,626-sq. ft. structure (this application would amend a previously approved Environmental and Design Review Permit -ED10-001 and Use Permit UP10-002 for this facility; Guide Dogs for the Blind, owner; Phred Starkweather, applicant; File Nos.: ED11-017 and UP11-024) (Guide Dogs for the Blind) (Project Planner - Sarjit Dhaliwal) GuideDogs_DRB_5.17.11 Bob Huntsberry seconded and Jeff Kent seconded to Postpone Project is supported by Board with recommended changes: 1) Plaster color too bright, need to be darker 2) Lighting along south edge is sensitive to neighbors 3) Main entry more pronounced with roof changes/adding materials to enhance entry 4) Wood siding to be introduced more to break up plaster bring back warmth of that material 5) Watering system for redwood trees needs to be addressed Motion to continue item and bring items subject to conditions outlined by staff back on the consent calendar ADJOURNMENT I. NEXT MEETING Tuesday, June 7, 2011 - 7:00 p.m. II. I, Anne Derrick, certify that on , I posted a notice of the May 13, 2011 meeting of the Design Review Board of the City of San Rafael, California, on the City of San Rafael Agenda Board Members of the public may speak on agenda items. An opportunity for public comments will be provided prior to the Board beginning its discussion on each item. Sign language interpreters and assistive listening devices may be requested by calling (415) 485-3198 (TDD) or (415) 485-3064 (voice) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of document are available in accessible formats upon request. Public transportation to City Hall is available through Golden Gate Transit, Line 20 or 23. Para-transit is available by calling Whistlestop Wheels at (415) 454-0964. To allow individuals with environmental illness or multiple chemical sensitivity to attend the meeting, individuals are requested to refrain from wearing scented products. . ___________________________________ ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2011 _____________________________________ MOHIT GARG, Chair