HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Design Review Board InterviewsSpecial Meeting Agenda Item No: 1 Meeting Date: July 15, 2021 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: ___________ TOPIC: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD INTERVIEWS SUBJECT: INTERVIEW APPLICANTS AND MAKE APPOINTMENTS TO FILL TWO FOUR-YEAR TERMS TO THE END OF JUNE 2025 ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DUE TO THE EXPIRATION OF TERMS OF JEFF KENT AND SAMINA SAUDE RECOMMENDATION: Interview the following applicants and make appointments to fill two four-year terms to the end of June 2025 on the Design Review Board due to the expiration of terms of Jeff Jones and Samina Saude. Name Barry Wenger Braydan Young Jeff Kent Mason Bondi Paul DeMartini Sharon Kovalsky Sharon Leckie Tom Van Pely Zachary Meade BACKGROUND: The terms of Jeff Kent and Samina Saude expired at the end of June 2021. The City Clerk’s office recruited for applications and received nine applications by the deadline of June 30, 2021. The Design Review Board (DRB) consists of design professionals appointed by the City Council to provide advice on new development projects and most exterior changes to existing buildings. Applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning ____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY Council Meeting: July 15, 2021 Disposition: Reappointed Jeff Kent and appointed Sharon Kovalsky to the end of June 2025 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 Ordinance design policies and criteria, with the goal of having new projects harmonize with the natural environment and surrounding area. The Board is advisory, with final permit decisions made by the Planning Division staff, the Zoning Administrator, Planning Commission or City Council, depending on the complexity of the project. The scope of the DRB authority is to review and make recommendations on design matters such as architecture, mass, bulk, site planning, site improvements, color, materials, and landscaping. Meetings are held first & third Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. ANALYSIS: The deadline for submitting applications was June 30, 2021 and the City Clerk’s Office received ten (10) applications, but one of the applicants was ineligible due to living outside of city limits. Staff recommends the City Council interview the nine (9) eligible applicants and make an appointment to fill the two terms. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this item. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Design Review Board was advertised through mass email notification, Canal Alliance, the City website, Nextdoor and Facebook social media platforms. RECOMMENDED ACTION: Interview the nine applicants and make appointments to fill two four-year terms to the end of June 2025 on the Design Review Board. ATTACHMENT: 1. Nine (9) Applications 2. Municipal Code Excerpt Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Barry Wenger Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94903 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? My wife and I moved to San Rafael in 2019. However, I grew up in Greenbrae and attended Marin Academy, so I’ve been in and around San Rafael for much of my life. Q7 Business Information Company Murphy Burr Curry, Inc. Address 85 Second St., Suite 501 City/Town San Francisco ZIP/Postal Code 94105 #7#7 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Friday, June 11, 2021 6:47:19 PMFriday, June 11, 2021 6:47:19 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Friday, June 11, 2021 6:51:41 PMFriday, June 11, 2021 6:51:41 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:2200:04:22 IP Address:IP Address: 73.241.103.18273.241.103.182 Page 1 Page 3 District 4 Boards and Commissions Applic ation 2 / 3 Q8 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Friend Q9 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? I am a v olunteer member of the State of California Safety As ses s ment Program managed by Cal OES. We are designated “sec ond res ponders” trained t o as s ist loc al building offic ials with the evaluat ion of buildings for seis mic s afety after earthquak es or ot her natural dis asters . Q10 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: State of California Safety Ass es sment Program by Cal OES Q11 Education: MS, Structural Engineering, Univers ity of Washington, 2007 BS, Civ il Engineering, Univers ity of California Dav is, 2006 Marin Ac ademy, Class of 2001 Q12 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I’v e always c onsidered the San Rafael area to be my home and I’m thrilled to have returned with my wife to start our family here. Since ret urning, I’v e been on the look out for volunteer opportunities where I c ould us e my professional ex pertis e t o giv e bac k to my c ommunity – and the Des ign Review Board appears to be a perfec t opportunity to do this . I’v e been study ing, practic ing, and teac hing building design for 20 years, and would be honored to apply t his ex perience to creating a better quality of lif e for all San Rafael res idents through their built env ironment. Q13 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: My employer, Murphy Burr Curry, is the structural engineer of rec ord for several projects within t he Cit y of San Rafael and has worked in t he Cit y for many years . I would need to recus e my s elf in any activ ities the Des ign Review Board undert akes where my employ er is part of the des ign team. Q14 Upload your resume. Barry Wenger_Resume.pdf (93.2KB) Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q15 Ethnicity Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? Page 4: Demographics Page 1 BARRY S. WE NGER, PE San Rafael, CA | | EXPERIENCE 8/2011-Present Senior Project Manager (2019-Present); Project Engineer (2011-2019), Murphy Burr Curry, Inc., San Francisco, CA Responsible for overseeing day-to-day progress of structural design projects from schematic design through production of construction documents and construction support. Work includes numerous market sectors, including retail, office, affordable and market-rate multi-family housing, and education. Recent projects include AirBNB Headquarters (San Francisco, CA), Seismic Retrofit for Stanford School of Medicine at 3145 Porter Dr. (Palo Alto), Seismic Retrofit and Interior Rebuild of Garfield Elementary School (San Francisco), Hotel SLO (San Luis Obispo), Broadstone Axis Multifamily Housing (Oakland) Potrero Hill Block B affordable housing (San Francisco) and tenant improvement for Tiffany & Co. (Waikiki, HI). 9/2010 – 8/2011 Adjunct Engineering Instructor, Shoreline Community College, Shoreline, WA Instructor of Mechanics of Materials, Dynamics, Introduction to Statics, Statics engineering courses. Prepared and presented all lessons and course materials. Advised students about academic planning and transfer options. 6/2007 – 1/2009 Design Engineer, Magnusson Klemencic Associates, Seattle, WA Design Engineer at internationally recognized structural design firm. Worked primarily designing and detailing steel and concrete structures, with experience in timber and masonry. Also worked extensively determining wind and seismic structural loading. Projects included coordinating subterranean gravity design of City Creek Center, a 20-acre mixed-use urban center in downtown Salt Lake City, UT and providing details for a 23-story residential tower in Honolulu, HI. EDUCATION 2007 Master of Science, Structural Engineering University of Washington, Seattle, WA 2006 Bachelor of Science, Civil Engineering (with honors) University of California Davis, Davis, CA 2001 Graduate of Marin Academy, San Rafael, CA Page 2 PROFESSIONAL LICENSE Registered Professional Civil Engineer (California, Oregon, Washington, Nevada) LEED Accredited Professional, Building Design and Construction (LEED-AP BD+C) AFFILIATIONS 2011 - Present Structural Engineers Association of Northern California (SEAONC) 2012 - Present State of California Safety Assessment Program managed by CalOES. Volunteer “Second Responder” trained to assist local building officials with the evaluation of buildings for seismic safety after earthquakes or other natural disasters. Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Braydan young Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Board of Library Trustees, Design Review Board, Fire Commission, Pickleweed Advisory Committee, Planning Commission, Special Library Parcel Tax Oversight Committee Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 4 years Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question #10#10 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:45:45 PMSunday, June 20, 2021 10:45:45 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Sunday, June 20, 2021 10:47:52 PMSunday, June 20, 2021 10:47:52 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:02:0700:02:07 IP Address:IP Address: 73.92.87.6273.92.87.62 Page 1 Page 3 District 2 Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Friend Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Financial committee Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Financial committee Q11 Education: Bachelor degree in business Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Would love to give back Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Na Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Q15 Ethnicity Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Page 4: Demographics Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q17 How old are you? Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Jeffrey Kent Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901-1325 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 25 years Q7 Business Information Company Landscape Architect Address P.O. Box 150336 City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94915-0336 #2#2 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Monday, June 28, 2021 11:53:41 AMMonday, June 28, 2021 11:53:41 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Monday, June 28, 2021 4:57:13 PMMonday, June 28, 2021 4:57:13 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 05:03:3205:03:32 IP Address:IP Address: 208.106.44.171208.106.44.171 Page 1 Page 3 District 3 Boards and Commissions Applic ation 2 / 3 Q8 How did you hear about this vac ant position? Other (please s pec ify ): Currently serv e on DRB Q9 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? Design Review Board, DBC Neighborhood Assoc iation, long standing v olunteer with the St reet Painting Fes tival. Hav e volunt eered with or done pro bono work for: SR Fire Department, SR Planning Department (out side of DRB duties), Coleman Elementary Sc hool, San Raf ael & Marin County open s pace, et c. Returned Peace Corps volunt eer (Ecuador) Q10 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: DBCNA Neighborhood As s ociation, Marin Beekeepers Assoc iation, Marin Agric ultural Land Trus t , Member (Former Board Member) Calif ornia Hortic ultural Soc iety Q11 Education: Univers it y of California, Berkeley, Landscape Arc hitec ture; Oregon State Univ ersity, Master of Sc ienc e in Horticult ure; Univers it y of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Scienc e Q12 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? As a landscape arc hitec t in priv ate practic e as well as a former employ ee of a diverse c ity twic e the s ize of San Rafael (Santa Clara), I hav e deep ex perienc e with all s ides of the building and review proc ess , f rom applic ant, to reviewer and to person charged wit h helping plan a c it y's long term future. I appreciate t he c ollaborative proc ess that the design rev iew process regularly is ; and it is rewarding when we can help make projec ts better. The DRB serv es as a terrif ic free res ource f or applicant s and for City Staff its elf, and many times owner applic ants and des ign profes s ionals have approached one of us and s aid how muc h they appreciated our input. Project neighbors and other residents have told us how they apprec iate the help the DRB proces s prov ides in understanding projec ts and giv ing opportunity to partic ipate, and in the last y ear have s aid how they mis s ed our old in- pers on meetings where they could look at large drawings in person and as k ques tions . In c reating our built environment , we are deciding how well our city will work, as well as how it looks and feels for many dec ades to c ome--I have experience with ev erything from env ironmentally sensitiv e dec is ions on ons ite wat er ret ention to respons ible tree s election and preservation, and from s iting buildings to traffic solut ions , and would welc ome the chance to work with the DRB as we move forward with opportunities and s olutions for growt h and change in a city we all love. Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: Tennis Coach, Marin Academy, Marin Tennis Club When this notice came out, I was out of state. I will not be able to upload a resume until my return in early July, but you have copies of my resume on previous applications. Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Q15 Ethnicity . Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? Respondent skipped this question Page 4: Demographics Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Mason Bondi Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province Ca ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 30 years Q7 Business Information Address 140 Woodland ave City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code Ca #5#5 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:13:41 AMWednesday, June 09, 2021 10:13:41 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:17:04 AMWednesday, June 09, 2021 10:17:04 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:03:2300:03:23 IP Address:IP Address: 162.235.141.22162.235.141.22 Page 1 Page 3 District 2 Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Social Media Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? No Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: None Q11 Education: BA- UC Berkeley Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? Helping to improve design aesthetic in San Rafael Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Q15 Ethnicity Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Page 4: Demographics Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q17 How old are you? Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 10 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Paul DeMartini Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 5 yrs Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Friend #2#2 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:07:42 PMTuesday, June 30, 2020 11:07:42 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 11:11:46 PMTuesday, June 30, 2020 11:11:46 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:04:0400:04:04 IP Address:IP Address: 73.170.5.2273.170.5.22 Page 1 Page 3 District 2 Boards and Commissions Applic ation 4 / 10 Q9 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? No Q10 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: None Q11 Education: Designer Q12 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I’m pas s ionate about des ign Q13 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Q14 Upload your resume. Respondent skipped this question Boards and Commissions Application 5 / 10 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Sharon Kovalsky Address City/Town san rafael State/Province ca ZIP/Postal Code 94903 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 7 years Q7 Business Information Company Aplos Group Architecture Address 1035 Las Gallinas Ave City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94903 #3#3 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Tuesday, June 30, 2020 4:16:40 PMTuesday, June 30, 2020 4:16:40 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, July 01, 2020 9:51:35 AMWednesday, July 01, 2020 9:51:35 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 17:34:5517:34:55 IP Address:IP Address: 73.231.219.13173.231.219.131 Page 1 Page 3 District 4 Boards and Commissions Applic ation 6 / 10 Q8 How did you hear about this vac ant position? City Manager's Newsletter Q9 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? belong to a fait h congregat ion, business net work ing groups Q10 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: Marin Women at Work Congregation Emanuel BNI Q11 Education: BS Arc hitecture MS Arc hitecture Masters in Urban Planning Q12 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? I love design and c are about how our city grows . I hav e alot of ex perienc e in working with and c reating the built environment Q13 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I work in mos tly res idential projects in San Rafael, I work in c ommercial projec ts in Santa Ros a. I don't see muc h conflict. Q14 Upload your resume. Sharon Koval sky Resum e.pdf (116.9KB) A P L O S G R O U P A R C H I T E C T U R E Principal Architect at Aplos Group - Architecture San Rafael, California Experience Principal Architect - Aplos Group Architects, San Rafael, CA 2013-present After 30 years of design and architecture experience, I've honed my focus on creating beautiful, functional spaces I'd love to both live and work in. My aesthetic focuses on respecting the natural environment and incorporating its beauty and simplicity into my work, always keeping my clients' needs front and center. As a specialist in green design and Mid-Century Modern architecture, I understand the design opportunities and challenges they offer, and I work with other area specialists to source authentic, efficient, and affordable materials that respect the integrity of these architectural jewels and protect our environment. Currently in Construction: • ADU and garage addition San Rafael (Marin County Jurisdiction) • New 10,000 sf Commercial Building, Santa Rosa • House remodel, San Rafael • ADU, San Francisco Construction completed in the last year • House Remodel, San Rafael • ADU, Santa Rosa • House remodel and addition, San Rafael • 2 new home fire rebuilds, Santa Rosa (Sonoma County Jurisdiction) • Home design showroom, retail storefront, Santa Rosa Principal Architect - Sharon Kovalsky Architects, New York City, 1992-2013 Working in the built environment of New York City. Condo renovations, apartment renovations. New homes, remodels, and renovations. Education: University of Michigan B. Science - 1982 - Master of Architecture – 1984 – Master of Urban Planning - 1984 Licenses & Certifications Licensed Architect States of California and New York, Member in good standing, American Institute of Architects WWW. AplosGroup.com 415-450-9504 x 700 Sharon@AplosGroup.com Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Sharon Leckie Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 2 years 2 months Q7 Business Information Company #6#6 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 9:57:26 PMWednesday, June 09, 2021 9:57:26 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 10:34:16 PMWednesday, June 09, 2021 10:34:16 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:36:5000:36:50 IP Address:IP Address: 67.161.40.4767.161.40.47 Page 1 Page 3 District 2 Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Other (please specify): email Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Not yet. Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: None yet. Q11 Education: Business, Harvard Coaching & Development, Portsmouth School of Business Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I'd like to invest in the city that I now call home, and the best way to do that is to be of service in real, tangible ways that positively impact real-life topics for San Rafael residents. Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None. Q14 Upload your resume. SR-CC-Application-DesignBoard-2021.pdf (2.3MB) Q15 Ethnicity Page 4: Demographics Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? Copyright © VISKA Group LLC San Rafael City Council | Application for Design Board 9 June 2021 Hi there, here’s a link to my LinkedIn profile, which is an up-to-date overview of my professional experience. https://www.linkedin.com/in/sharonleckie/ Thanks for considering me, take care, Sharon Sharon Leckie Managing Partner Boards and Commissions Application 9 / 10 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name TOM VAN PELT Address City/Town SAN RAFAEL State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94903 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 2.5 YEARS Q7 Business Information Respondent skipped this question Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? City Manager's Newsletter #5#5 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Monday, July 13, 2020 12:12:28 PMMonday, July 13, 2020 12:12:28 PM Last Modified:Last Modified: Monday, July 13, 2020 1:48:54 PMMonday, July 13, 2020 1:48:54 PM Time Spent:Time Spent: 01:36:2501:36:25 IP Address:IP Address: 73.162.192.24673.162.192.246 Page 1 Page 3 District 3 Boards and Commissions Applic ation 10 / 10 Q9 Do you partic ipate in any c iv ic ac tivities? If s o, what are they? No Q10 Lis t any civ ic organizations of which y ou are a m ember: None Q11 Education: Master of Urban Des ign, UC Berkeley Master of City & Regional Planning, Cal Poly San Luis Obis po Bachelor of Art s, Political Science, San Francis c o Stat e Univers ity Q12 Why are you interested in s erving on a board or c om m iss ion? The City of San Rafael is a fantastic place t o liv e. I'd like to volunteer my professional s k illset and training t o the City and improv e the liv es of San Rafaelians through positive c ontribut ions on the Des ign Rev iew Board. Q13 Describe pos sible areas in whic h you may have a conflict of interest with the City: No known conf licts . Q14 Upload your resume. 20200713_Tom Van Pelt Resume DRC.pdf (225.4KB) Tom Van Pelt, LEED GA CORE COMPETENCIES: − Capital project leader with experience managing complex planning, design, and construction projects. − Thorough understanding of the capital project context with the ability to work collaboratively, collegially, and forge consensus. − Direct experience working with high -level administration and distilling key information about planning, design, and construction related initiatives. − In -depth knowledge of regulatory requirements, including extensive experience with public sector agencies including standard practices, processes, , and policies. − Expertise in complex stakeholder communication, meeting facilitation, project outreach, and agency coordination. − Ability to understand, review, and manage the development of architectural program s, design documentation and drawings, specifications, permits and construction documents. − Proven experience delivering projects on-schedule and on-budget, and familiarity with all aspects of project management from idea generation and scoping, budgeting assistance, through preconstruction and design, construction management, to occupancy and closeout. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: 1. Director, Facilities Planning, Design & Construction California State University Maritime Academy (February 2018 – July 2020 | 2 years) – Vallejo, CA As Director of Facilities Planning, Design & Construction, Tom is responsible for all phases of capital projects on the Cal Maritime campus and satellite properties – including the supervision of all planning, design, permitting, contracting, and construction activities. Tom is also responsible for updating and implementing the Campus Master Plan, the University’s annual 5-Year Capital Outlay Plan, and the University’s annual project nomination program. Tom’s responsibilities also extend to the design of the campus environment, ensuring that campus development maintains harmony with the campus character, natural systems and campus ecology, and the University’s long-term planning and sustainability goals. Tom’s current duties include: • Department Management o Serving as the face of the Planning, Design & Construction department, Tom is highly visible to the campus community and represents the department in all meetings with University administration, staff, faculty and students. o Managing department personnel and overseeing all departmental activities. o Content development for the department’s website and ensuring that the website is up to date. o Developing and maintaining the University’s digital plan room. • Public Outreach o Preparing for and presenting at town halls, councils, and committee meetings. o Organizing and running committees and task forces focused on planning, design and construction activities. o Alerting the campus to all construction activities and disruptions on the campus (including weekly campus-wide emails). o Providing monthly project updates to both campus and CSU leadership. Tom Van Pelt, LEED GA 2 • Capital Planning o Developing scope of work and budgets for major and minor capital projects including tenant improvements, renovations, new construction, and infrastructure projects. o Developing and implementing the University’s 5-Year Capital Outlay Plan in coordination with the CSU Office of the Chancellor. • Campus Planning o Maintaining and implementing the Campus Master Plan and corresponding Environmental Impact Report (EIR). o Providing urban design oversight for the university campus, including building siting, circulation network guidelines and improvements, and public space enhancements. o Developing campus design guidelines including wayfinding and signage standards, landscape planting palettes, and building color and material standards. o Developing and maintaining the University’s space database (i.e. Space & Facilities Database (SFDB)). • Project Development and Contracts o Administering the selection and appointment of architects, engineers, inspectors, and other special consultants for major and minor capital projects. o Preparing and issuing project Requests for Qualifications (RFQ) and Requests for Proposals (RFP). o Preparing scope of work for professional and specialty services. o Reviewing project cost proposals and approving contract agreements. o Creating, maintaining, and overseeing project schedules. o Managing the University’s Job Order Contract (JOC), Task Order Contract Agreement (TOCA), and competitive bid processes. • Project Management o Coordinating design and construction activities with campus departments and informing customers and other campus users about project design and construction activities and timelines. o Owning the fiscal responsibility for project budgets from project design through construction; tracking and reporting project expenditures. Preparing and reconciling project budgets with project cost estimates, cost proposals, bids, and expenditures. o Leading pre-design assessments – including geotechnical and soils studies, hazardous material studies, MEP and civil investigations, and programming and feasibility studies. o Supervising capital projects throughout the design process (conceptual, schematic, preliminary, construction documents). o Reviewing documents for compliance with the project program, budget, and schedule, for consistency with previously approved phases of work, for clarity of design intent, and for compliance with CSU policy, standards, and general conditions. o Leading all permitting requirements with external agencies such as the Office of the State Fire Marshal, the Division of the State Architect (DSA), and environmental compliance with agencies such as BCDC, CDFW, USDFW, and the Army Corps of Engineers. • Construction Management o Supervising the University’s construction management staff. o Leading weekly and special project meetings and evaluating progress, reports on progress, quality, budget and other items for which action is required. o Supervising the activities of inspectors and testing firms, and reviewing the Inspector of Record’s (IOR) daily diary and weekly reports. o Issuing field instructions and authorizing change order work. o Coordinating punch lists, final acceptance, inspections, and scheduling of occupancy. Tom Van Pelt, LEED GA 2. Campus Planner WRNS Studio (May 2014 – Present | 3 years, 6 months) – San Francisco, CA At WRNS Studio Tom served as the primary project manager for several of the firm’s campus planning pursuits, including campus master plans for CSU Maritime Academy, San Jose State University, and the University of Hawaii. Tom’s duties as Campus Planner included: • Developing campus design concepts from initial conception and sketches to vetted and approved master plans. Producing master plan graphics, urban design drawings, and documentations. • Developing project design goals, objectives, and narratives. Serving as the primary author on the firm’s master plan products. • Producing standards and design guidelines including wayfinding and signage, architectural design guidelines, and color and material palettes. • Serving as a key team member conducting building programming and feasibility studies for higher education clients such as CSU East Bay, San Jose State University, CSU Maritime Academy, and the University of Hawaii , Manoa. 3. Assistant Planner – RRM Design Group (January 2013 – May 2014 | 1 year, 5 months) - San Luis Obispo, CA At RRM Design Group Tom acted as a junior planner, working on many of the firm’s civic and developer lead planning efforts. • Created planning documents and graphics, including specific plans, design guidelines, presentation graphics, land use plans, and general plans. • Team leader during public outreach events and community workshops. 4. Enlisted Seaman – United States Navy (January 2010 - December 2011 | 2 Years) - San Diego, CA & Washington D.C. • Honorable Discharge • Attended Basic Underwater Dem olition/SEAL (BUD/S) • Served in U.S. Navy Ceremonial Guard 5. Facilities Assistant – WATG Architecture (February 2004 – August 2006) | 2 years, 7 months) - Irvine, CA • Coordinated and facilitated space and personnel moves between main campus and satellite campuses. • Managed equipment inventories and databases. Tom Van Pelt, LEED GA EDUCATION : Master of Urban Design – University of California, Berkeley Master of City & Regional Planning – California Polytechnic State University (Cal Poly) San Luis Obispo Bachelor of Political Science – San Francisco State University WEBSITES: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tom-van -pelt-0260218 CSU Maritime Academy: www.csum.edu/web/facilities-planning-design -and-construction TECHNICAL PROFICIENCIES: • Hand sketching, ESRI GIS – Arch Map & Arch Catalog, AutoCAD, Revit, Sketchup, Adobe Illustrator, Adobe Photoshopo, Adobe InDesign, VRAY, Maxwell Renderer, BIM Explorer, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Powerpoint, Microsoft Excel. ASSOCIATIONS: • Society for College & University Planning (SCUP), American Planning Association (APA), San Francisco Planning and Bay Area Research (SPUR), Urban Land Institute (ULI) Tom Van Pelt, LEED GA 5 COMPLETED PROFESSIONAL PROJECTS: California State University, Maritime Academy: • Baffle Wall Replacement (New Construction - Infrastructure) • Campus Master Plan EIR • Campus Storm Drain Rebuild (New Construction - Infrastructure) • Campus Wayfinding & Signage Assessment and Standards • Campus Wayfinding & Signage Implementation (New Construction). • Domestic Water Valve and Line Replacements (Infrastructure) • Engineering Dean’s Office and Meeting Rooms (Tennant Improvement) • Faculty Drive Stabilization and Path of Travel (New Construction - Infrastructure) • Fire Remediation Disaster Recovery • Lot O Fiber Trench (New Construction) • Makerspace (Tennant Improvement) • Maritime North Residence Hall Roof Replacement (DM Repair) • Maritime North Assorted Compliance Projects (ADA, Fire Sprinkler, Smoke Alarm) • Mayo Hall Renovation & Addition (New Construction & Renovation) • Oceanography Lab (Tennant Improvement) • Overlook Landscape and Parking Lot I expansion (New Construction) • PG&E Cable Undergrounding (New Construction – Infrastructure) • Shoreside Wharf Boiler (New Construction) WRNS Studio: • CSU East Bay Classroom Standards • CSU Maritime Academy Campus Master Plan • CSU Maritime Academy Mayo Hall Detailed Project Program • Microsoft Silicon Valley Planning and Urban Design Specifications • Panetta Institute for Public Policy Feasibility Study and Detailed Project Program • Rockwood Capital Evelyn Avenue Planning and Urban Design Study • San Jose State Interdisciplinary Science Building Detailed Project Program • San Jose State University Facilities Master Plan • University of Hawaii, Manoa Infrastructure Master Plan • University of Hawaii, Manoa Klum Gym Detailed Project Program • University of Hawaii, Manoa LRDP RRM Design Group • Chevron Tank Farm Design Guidelines • City of Azuza Downtown Specific Plan • City of Fullerton Downtown Core and Corridors Specific Plan • Downtown Pismo Beach Vision and Strategic Plan • Monterrey Bay Sanctuary Scenic Trail Network Master Plan • San Luis Ranch Master Plan • Serra Meadows Master Plan and Design Guidelines Boards and Commissions Application 1 / 3 Q1 Contact Information First and Last Name Zachary Meade Address City/Town San Rafael State/Province CA ZIP/Postal Code 94901 Email Address Phone Number Q2 What Board would you like to apply to? Design Review Board Q6 How long have you lived in San Rafael? 2 Months in my new home of San Rafael after 9 years in San Francisco. Q7 Business Information Company Pristereo Address 249 Prospect Drive City/Town San Rafael ZIP/Postal Code 94901 #4#4 COMPLETECOMPLETE Collector:Collector: Web Link 1 Web Link 1 (Web Link)(Web Link) Started:Started: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 8:31:03 AMWednesday, June 09, 2021 8:31:03 AM Last Modified:Last Modified: Wednesday, June 09, 2021 8:43:35 AMWednesday, June 09, 2021 8:43:35 AM Time Spent:Time Spent: 00:12:3100:12:31 IP Address:IP Address: 67.169.53.1967.169.53.19 Page 1 Page 3 District 2 Boards and Commissions Application 2 / 3 Q8 How did you hear about this vacant position? Social Media Q9 Do you participate in any civic activities? If so, what are they? Practicing local architect who is eager to get involved at the local level. Q10 List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Caifornia Architect's Board License since 2016. Q11 Education: Masters of Architecture 2007, Newschool of Architecture + Design. Design studios in Lund, Sweden and Vienna, Austria. Worked for 4 years in New Zealand and Australia at a professional level. Q12 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? I am a local architect, practicing in San Rafael committed to improving the future built environment of the city! I do contemporary work all over California, but have chosen to call San Rafael home. Q13 Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: I currently have no projects in the city's jurisdiction. I do however work and live in San Rafael. Q14 Upload your resume. Pristereo 2019 Portfolio_Arch.pdf (7.2MB) Q15 Ethnicity Page 4: Demographics Boards and Commissions Application 3 / 3 Q16 To which gender do you most identify? Q17 How old are you? portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 3 bio architecture can de defined as: the manipulation and organization of materials to allow for new realities Pristereo is an architecture firm focused on residential and small commercial projects based in San Francisco, CA. The firm is owned by California licensed architect Zachary Meade. Zach spent the six years prior to starting Pristereo with Blitz in San Francisco designing workplaces for technology companies in Silicon Valley and abroad. He has designed spaces for Google, Microsoft, Zendesk, Twilio, and others. Zach’s design work has won two International Interior Design Association awards, and his work has been published extensively. With his commercial experience, Zach is fully fluent in California Building Code requirements and accessibility requirements. Prior to his time in the Bay Area, Zach practiced at a wide range of international architecture firms in the US, Australia, and New Zealand including Woods Bagot, Hayball, and Athfield Architects. At these firms, Zach worked as a project designer on many residential, commercial, and civic buildings and competitions. Zach also became a BIM specialist during his time abroad, focusing on the forefront of architectural design technologies. In 2018, Zach started Pristereo with the goal of focusing on a few projects a year, where he can dedicate his time to learning and mastering his client’s visions, goals, aspirations, and project requirements. Pristereo seeks to create only the most successful and thoughtful work through the careful, considered practice of architecture and design. Services provided: • Full architectural services • Code compliance review • Graphic Design and Branding • BIM assistance in Autodesk Revit Zachary Meade Owner CA licensed architect C 36088 MArch Newschool of Architecture & Design in California multiple IIDA award winner Lund University in Sweden Urban Studio Vienna School of Applied Arts Digital Design Studio Zach has practiced architecture in the USA, Australia, & New Zealand Revit specialist cover image photography credit: Stuart Murchison portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 4 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 5 work samples - architecture* *all work this page completed during employment at Blitz in California photography credit: Nicole England portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 6 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 7 Within many of his designs, Zach has employed large architectural moves to help delineate space and create hierarchy. Often realized though “buildings within buildings”, large forms wrap, contain, and have defined spaces in both his exterior and interior work. The images to the right of this page show a breadth of folded forms, encompassing shapes, raw materials, and purposeful openings that guide people through architectural volumes, and create fun, inviting spaces in a variety of use cases. Architecture should be fun, and the creation of space should evoke possibility, excitement, and engagement. Zach’s involvement in these projects included space planning, architectural design, code compliance review, and construction oversight. Zach produced initial concept sketches, permit drawings and jurisdiction coordination, final construction documentation, and construction administration on these projects. work samples - architecture* *all work this page completed during employment at Blitz in California photography credits: Bruce Damonte, Nicole England work samples - architecture* portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 8 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 9 work samples - hospitality* Through his work in the technology sector, Zach has been able to create a variety of spaces that are applicable to hospitality and small commercial design. Lunch spaces, collaborative zones, and visitor reception areas all illustrate these qualities. The images to the right show unique space dividers, custom furniture designs, kitchen spaces, café and bar layouts, and retail sensibilities. Good design creates good business, and Zach will further explore the ideas above through Pristereo. By working with clients and diving deep into their business requirements, Pristereo will create spaces that help clients realize their business goals, while creating unique and fun opportunities at the same time. Zach’s involvement in these projects included space planning, architectural design, code compliance review, and construction oversight. Zach produced initial concept sketches, permit drawings and jurisdiction coordination, final construction documentation, and construction administration on these projects. work samples - hospitality* *all work this page completed during employment at Blitz in California photography credits: Nicole England, Marco Zecchin, Jasper Sanidad portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 10 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 11 work sample - townhomes work sample - townhomes This duplex townhome is the first built project designed by Pristereo. Designed across two subdivisions where a single family home previously lived, the site is located within both an urban transit corridor and suburban setting. The project design needed to balance the needs for increased density while also sitting well within the neighborhood context. The large three bedroom 2,000 sf units were articulated into separate masses to create the illusion of a series of smaller spaces and avoid a singular heavy mass. Landscaping and stepped pathways were influenced by a nearby neighborhood creekside walking path. Pristereo produced a series of digital renderings in-house to readily convey to the client proposed concepts for both the building exterior and interior spaces. These renderings evolved over time, and the final iterations are shown here. Pristereo’s services for this project included Schematic Design, Design Development, Planning Department submittal and approved design, structural coordination, and working drawing pricing package. photography credit: Stuart Murchison portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 12 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 13 Project Concept Illustration 1 Two units extruded on the site 3 Required spaces broken down into separate masses 2 Town planning require setbacks 4 Abstracted conceptualization technique used to create the building forms. rendering taken from living space rendering taken from frontyard work sample - townhomes work sample - townhomes portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 14 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 15 work sample - townhomes floorplan ground level floorplan second level work sample - townhomes rendering taken from backyard portfolio 2019 portfolio 2019pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 16 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 17 work sample - townhomes photography credit: Stuart Murchison portfolio 2019 pristereo - zachary meade CA licensed architect 14.25.070 Design Review Board. A. Purpose and Authority. The Design Review Board shall serve as an advisory body to the city for the purpose of reviewing and formulating recommendations on all major physical improvements requiring environmental and design review permits and on other design matters, including minor physical improvements, referred to the Board by the Planning Director, Planning Commission, or City Council. B. Membership of the Design Review Board. The Design Review Board shall consist of a total of five (5) regular members and may include one alternate member appointed by the City Council. The Design Review Board members shall be qualified as follows: 1. At least two (2) members shall be licensed architects or licensed building designers; 2. At least one member shall be a licensed landscape architect; 3. At least one of the five (5) members shall have background or experience in urban design; 4. The alternate member may have qualifications in any of the above fields of expertise; 5. All board members shall reside in the City of San Rafael; and 6. In addition to the five (5) council-appointed Board members and one alternate member, one planning commissioner shall attend Board meetings. This liaison planning commissioner shall be appointed by the commission chairperson. An additional commissioner shall be appointed to serve as an “alternate liaison” in case of absence. The planning commission liaison should be present at all Design Review Board meetings to offer advice and direction to the Board on matters of commission concern. C. Alternate Member. The alternate member may temporarily fill a vacancy created when a regular member: (1) leaves office prior to completion of the member’s term; (2) cannot attend a meeting; or 3) cannot participate on a particular matter due to a conflict of interest. D. Term of Office. The term of office for each Design Review Board member shall be four (4) years. Of the members of the Board first appointed, one shall be appointed for the term of one year; one for the term of two (2) years; one for the term of three (3) years; and two (2) for the term of four (4) years. The term of office for the alternate board member shall be four (4) years concurrent with the term of the chairperson. E. Removal or Vacancy of Membership. Any member of the Board or the alternate member can be removed at any time by a majority vote by the City Council. A vacancy shall be filled in the same manner as the original appointment. The person appointed to fill a vacancy shall serve for the remainder of the unexpired term. F. Meetings. At least one regular Design Review Board meeting shall be held each month on a date selected by the Board, unless there is no business to conduct. G. Quorum. Three (3) of the members of the Board, either regular members or two (2) regular members and the alternate board member, shall be required to constitute a quorum for the transaction of the business of the Board and the affirmation vote of a majority of those present is required to take any action. H. Compensation of the Design Review Board. All members of the Board shall serve as such without compensation. I. The Design Review Board may adopt, and amend as necessary, Rules of Order to ensure efficient and responsive Board meetings. (Ord. 1838 § 53, 2005: Ord. 1794 § 2, 2003: Ord. 1625 § 1 (part), 1992).