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Home My WebLink About2015-02-24_cityofsanrafael_eaaf721b3d9b7d2afe162e7ef1b63999From: Sent: To: construction .1t ~v'll.1rk \Nith of Commission lam .. tI (> " .. I wiLh ~L' lIL From: Sent: To: DeilT ttl way 'LkmkyNI, i TO: Steve Stafford, Associate Planner City of San Rafael City of San Rafael Design Review Board City of San Rafael Plann~ng.fllllnmili-ssi'On ,~ Dixie School District Board Members Dr. Thomas Lohwasser, Superintendent, Dixie School District From: Terra Linda Cares Delivered by Nichole Mullen, terralindacares@yahoo .com Date: October 29, 2014 RE: Mark Day School Proposed Construction, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael Delivery of Petition "Keep our Neighborhood Residential" Attached here please find a copy of the petition stating our opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School, 39 Trellis Drive, of a multi-story 11,270 square foot building in our residential neighborhood. You will find a total of 223 signatures -178 electronic signatures and 4S hard copy Signatures. The petition was created by a group of concerned neighbors with the goal of working with Mark Day School to meet their business needs in a way that works with the community they are a part of. The reference to the Master Plan comes from one of our members who is an original Trellis Drive homeowner. The family bought the house because of the original Terra Linda plan of creating neighborhood ' schools that integrate with the surrounding community. ., , OCT 302014 PLANNING Dear Steve Stafford, Planner, Commission, Dr. Thomas District Board of Vll:eCl:ars ',U"''-''. San Rafael Design Review Board, San Rafael Dixie School District Superintendent, and Dixie School We are pleased to present you with this '-''-<LtL''''''' affrrm:ing nus statement: "We are opposed to the plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ square foot building at 39 Trellis San Rafael, CA by the current tenant Mark Day SchooL .. Attached is a list of individuals who have added their names to this petition, as wen as additional comments wntten by the petition signers themselves. Sincerely, Terra Linda Cares MoveOn.org 1 Brandl Granite bay, 95746 Oct29,2014 Winton San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct 2014 The Mark School is proposing is entirely too large in and overall size for a residential neighborhood. Kerreen Brandt San CA 94903 Oct 29,2014 The type of structure proposed is better suited to a more industrialized section of town. It is not appropriate for a quiet street in Terra Linda. A two Sikkel CA, CA 94903 Oct 2014 San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Amber San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Erika "''-.U''"'''''~L San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 27,2014 Nancy Frease San CA 94903 Oct 2014 george vaio san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 27,2014 structure of this size does not Scott Sanford San CA Oct 27,2014 here .. MoveOn.org 2 Jim Lee San CA 94903 Oct 26,2014 no 2-story buildingH Laura culver San CA 94903 Oct 2014 Why does this scho.ol need to be two stories? Is the population of Terra Linda growing. Is this to support some high project that may more "customers" for their service? Preston McCoy . San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Jon Kiessling San CA 94903 Oct 26, 2014 Stuatt Cbafetz San United States 93903 Oct 26, 2014 michelle woods SAN CA 94903 Oct 26, 2014 Too much school for the neighborhood! SIJI)' San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Ruth Elsie Peregrin San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Diana McKim San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct25,2014 Conal 0' Doherty San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 MovtOn.org 3 Jan Lewis Slavid San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 LaurelynBorst San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct25,2014 Jean Dal Porto San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Pamel a Reaves San Rafael, CA 94903 .oct 25,2014 Michael Fiore San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25, 2014 Jennifer Praun San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Claire Fitzgerald San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Jay Zi rnmerman - San rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 montserratj. sthynune] San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Victoria Reisinger San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Jeannette Vaccaro San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Krystal San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 MoveOn.org 4 Patricia Hammond San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Tina Hunter San CA 94903 Oct 24.2014 There has to be some way the school can expand it's facility witbout it's privacy. Second floor windows would allow viewing into neighbor's windows. Bettye San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24. 2014 San Oct Ethelynne Bates San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Debra Mendelsohn San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Gene,·ieve Snook Scott San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 James San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Three stories in out of character for a residential neighborhood. Let's nol set a precedence. John arid Mercedes Rojas San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Pamela Macknighl San CA 94903 Oct MoveOn.org time neighbors 5 vVhile I generally abstain from NIBY-type movements as often being narrow and shortsighted, one look at the ar.chitect's rendering convinced...m.e.~o si.gn.,this petition. :;rheJ:e . .rnust"be.a better way [,o[ tb.e-SCD.ooJ.1o . ..address it's: space needs than to impact its neighbors in this highly obtrusive manner. Norm Levin San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Carol Haagens San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Isabella HoslrUp San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Karen Curler San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24. 2014 Cathy Farrell San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Jane Dumont San Rafael. CA 94903-3107 Oct 24,2014 Jennifer Jigarjian San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Sharon Spry San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Robin Ryan San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Juliet Starrett San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23,2014 Cindy Vortex New York, NY 10020 Oct 23,2014 MoveOn.org 6 Lee FitzGerald San Rafae~ CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 . Mary Wuerth San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 dennis johnson san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23,2014 This is EXACTLY what our neighborhood DOES NOT need. This will bring privacy issues, safely issues for our school age children and entirely too much traffic. We are supposed to be protected from new construction. That is what keeps our viUage unique. Joe E. El wood San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23 ,2014 Julie Elwood San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 The traffic to and from this school from out of the area families, already makes crossing the street on Las Pavadas and other nejghboring streets very challenge for local children trying to walk to our local public school. The increased building size would undoubtedly inc.rease the traffic and the hazard to these children and elderly pedestrian neighbors. . Julia Norton-Lindsay San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 Please don't transfonn our whole neighborhood into a commercial one! Sylvie Clerc San RAfael, CA 94903 Oct 23,2014 Stephanie Townsend San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23,2014 Barbara Rogers San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 MoveOn.org 7 Marie DiGrazia-Restivo Novato, CA 94945 Oct 23,2014 Adelaide Brown San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 23. 2014 John A Rauschkolb n San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 Diego Norris San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23,2014 Dominique Rosenberg San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct23,2014 Ray & Noel Olson San Rafael, CA 94903 0ct22,2014 Miles Rogers San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22, 2014 Josh nadelberg San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22,2014 This is too much. Keep residential residential. Patti M Davis San francisco, CA 94110 Oct 22, 2014 Brin Nix:on San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22, 2014 Stop the building and adding yet MORE traffic on our freeways! This is ridiculous!! Elizabeth Mollner Greenbrae, CA 94904 Oct 22,2014 MoveOn.org 8 Johanna Pino S.ag ,Raf.aeJ, CA 94903 Oct 22: 2014 Jill Honander San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct 22,2014 jim todd Terra Linda, CA 94903 Oct 22,2014 Isabel Labrecque San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22, 2014 max probst san rafael, CA 94901 Oct 22, 2014 Pam Nichols San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct22,2014 Patricia Clarkson San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct 22,2014 Robert Ahlstrom San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22, 2014 Susan Chardome San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct 22,2014 Olga San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22, 2014 James Calibjo San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 22,2014 Keep TL Residential! Lauren Serrano San Rafael, CA 94903 MoveOn.org 9 frances rafael. CA 94901 Oct 20.14 niml p. amlcfson Term CA rallier ihall elm tel' in a t';i:l!abHshed Lindill::loccia rafael. CA 94903 (kt 201-1- Deborah ,Iuhnsl>ll San (l;t Adam Fell;, CA 9"'1903 e\rt:l)'(llIe in the ulHmiIle)_ W" miJll nd all klhout in San K;I/'ael tlwl lu~ ('If l'vlllT'in. Vv'e LIn Ihe \V]lO!e I\.HlIiUTl N.lilrin is or lif<.: thai rnol1cy l.bere cormncrcial ,. 1.000 ~q_ fL <':flmrncf\.'ial 10 San (lei Valcl1tina Medda San Oct Julie San Rafael. CA Oct CA I, ~ This ~cts 11 bad nn"{'TIlr>T1 jim roherts i'1I11 Sandra ,101m SAN for an local CA II Svitlana Petukhova Corte Madera, CA 94925 Oct 2l, 2014 M ic h ael McKenzie San Rafael , CA 94903 Oct 21,20 14 N O ! This build in g in it's proposed si ze does not belong here ! Matthew Mu ll en San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2J, 2014 I uppose tbe plan. The bigger picture is important in the vi sion of the school and neigbborhood . T he proposed faci l ity is not a g o od o ne for the neighborhood, think it through . Linda Balestrieri S an Rafael, CA 9 4 903 Oct21,2014 kathia san Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2 1,2014 Ginger Falla San Rafael, C A 94903 Oct 21, 20 14 Cristina Sa n R afael , C A 94903 Oct 21,2014 Tanya Sidel niko v San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2 1,2014 randy wanen san rafael, C A 94903 Oct 21,2014 s ue obr ien san rafael , CA 94903 Oct 21, 201 4 Jacob Sung San Rafael, C A 94903 Oct 2 1,20 14 MoveOn.org 12 Completely out of place in this neighborhood. There is a special ordinance regarding height limitations for . hOll1eS in the area, it should also app1y.to .. this. proposed ~trucW.r.e. Steve Ager San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Lorena Norman Fairfax, CA 94930 Oct 21,2014 . This building plan is completely out of place with this neighborhood. The kaiser building has already placed. Undue stress on the neighborhood, and the property values of the neighborhood have suffered enough . He design should be immediately redrawn and you should block this current plan addition to a much shorter skyline height. Rebekah Baharestan San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Luba Volovik San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Olga Barzman San Rafae1, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Ann Barzman San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,20[4 J osepbine Inca vigJ ia San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Heidi O'Doherty San Rafael, CA 94903 Oet2I,2014 Mark Barzman San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Sandy Schering San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 MoveOn.org 13 Jeff Lopes " San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 20 14 Jenn Rizzo San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 21. 2014 Jennifer Ockner San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21. 2014 Sher Ripley san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Mark Brady San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 carolyn Lenert San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 I oppose the building at Mark Day School. Kim Hanchet San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct 21,2014 Regan Nadelberg San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Becca Baird San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Mosbe Oron San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Stacie Strassberg SAN RAP AEL. CA 94903 Oct 21. 2014 MoveOn.org 14 This community was designed for one story buildings. No two story struclures can be allowed unless the whol.e..plan is ,eh.allged. Jack Wilkinson San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21.2014 Nicki Mullen San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Sabine Grandke-Taft San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21. 2014 Amy San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 I grew up here. It would be a shame for our neighborhood to be taken over by large buildings . Michael Probst San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Zoe Rolland San Rafael, CA 94903 Ocl21.2014 Keep Mar in beautiful. Lintit structure hei ght & size to afford everyone equal opportunity to privacy and open space views. BeJla Paulette Ferriter San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Susan Mines San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 20t4 Clark G . Allen San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 A building of this size does nol belong in a residential neighborhood . David Shapiro San Rafael, CA 94903 MoveOn.org l5 CA 9490) Hafll..:he:1" Sal! CA OCt Ann San C A 94903 Oct 1, 2014 Elh;aheLh Claihumc San CA Oct SchaE::r RafaeL CA 94903 Ocl ,<:1 Sackett S:ln RafaeL CA Ocl 21. 2014 Bill Sflll Oct 21,201-1. 94903 Den is e M itchell Sa n .. R.1f.a e1 , GA 94903 Oct 2 1,2014 Li nda H S Il San H.afael, CA 94903 Oct 2 1,201 4 C arol Carter Colberl S a n R afael, CA 94903 Oct 2[,2014 Jcn R e is inger San R afael, CA 94903-3757 Oct 21 , 20 14 Ka th ryn Reis inger San Rafae1, CA 94903 O eL 2l,2014 What a nega tive impact in our ~ehoob, community, will cre ate a bigher demand of community services ... Marcia Cambiano San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2 1,20 14 Me!'y Ku lherg San Rafael, CA 94903 O ct 21, 20 14 D ian a Steinbach San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2 1,2014 shaw n h artje . SA../If RAFAEL, C A 94903 Oet 2 1, 20 14 Denise Kram er San R afael, CA 9490 I. O ct 21,20 11 __ auI' ... ._ 'WEE ' This will start a trend to wards g rowing our neighb orhood with multip urpose hous ing and destroy the charac ter of our c ommunity. R onald Suen S an Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 MoveOn.org l7 Rqbin "\ionis San Rn CA 21, Christine Sal1 Rafael. ('A C)4903 Oct 2L 2Ul4 \Ncll. at what is It hel1ut] I'll I Steve City of Cjtyof Project Planner, of San Rafael Rafael Review Board Planning 1400 Fifth, Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 ou.r Linda Community ResidentiaU We are opposed to plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ square foot building at Trellis Drive. San Rafael, CA by the current tenant Mark Day School. The building will views, and the now building of this original Terra 5i nature into neighboring an industTial feeUng does not belong in our residential communIty and Master Plan of neighborhood schools! Printed name A 91/r03 ? rJ &rrD If (2.{-: slWt'i2vt ra-t, , /" / ,I I (/aT 'I-01 ( (j~ To: Commission San Linda Community Residential! to the to construct a new 1 tOOO+ foot building at CA the current tenant Mark Day School. building vvill invade privacy by alJowing views neighboring homes, will views, and now discreet will an building. A building this does not in our community and against Linda of neighborhood schools! nature name t \ r: It (2.. {Lc II S , ~ , '1 To: Project PlannerJ City of San Rafael Rafael Design Review Board 1400 Fifth, Ave. San CA 94901 Keep our Terra Linda Community Residential) We are opposed to the plan to construct a new multi-story} 11/000+ square foot building at The building will invade privacy by allowing views into l't'O'W" ~::H'<rv~t; 1l""Pt~~:'l'I'I''''''~ 'h1i'l"f.!:PI:~ building of this scale does not belong our reSlaeflU original Linda neighborhood Si ature Printed name I the Street address t \ f!l tA2t:!CiO nJe ::Le/2Cu 1 37"90 / //-(.1/((; D"r' (4 Cftr70 To: Stafford, Project Planner, City of Rafael Design Review Board 1400 Fifth, Rafael, CA 94901 Keep our Community Residential! We are opposed to the plan to construct a new multi-storyl 11,000+ square foot building at ,t.S.;t:~,I:J£I>~><~):i;tJ~J!Ojiil:i:U:::::t,. CA.h¥ The building will invade by allowing views into neighboring tJlf_~ <~1'W'f"1M""<l"I"i'Pi1l1"',*'~r'I"'i"* c:ampllS an mdrU3'jrrfaf'feettI~·~)ttsifne;'i'5EItliJ;tfin~ building of this not belong in our residential community and goes the original Linda Master Plan of neighborhood schools! Printed name Steve Stafford, of San ~"""i<.L"i City of San Rafael 1400 Fifth, Ave. San Rafael. CA 94901 City of San Rafael Board Keep our Terra Linda Community Residential! We are opposed to the plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ Trellis Drive, San Rafael, current tenant Mark Day building wiU invade and the now of l~w~ ~~-1JJ\ name j.( 4 It:..& C-D U R J G 6 5 OwE:t.J ch,Ice\\:' 1 foot building at A e lrfA S De " ~'"T-/411~.:j;S ,vI[? ..... " ... "" Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. Stafford, Johanna La Fleur Wednesday, Stafford In Support of Mark Day School enhancement project! I am to my heart support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at SchooL My children Antonia are students at school and this project will Improve overall a San Rafael I also believe that entJlan(~ement will be a Creativity Lab will open new for students and faculty, allowing to more modem and flexible and tools. now, Mark School is somewhat constrained by the structures on 50 old campus. This project will help create a 21-century experience for all students -from Kindergarten through Grade. Day prides IS on one another. I believe the U'-''''.l!';U Creativity Lab is in keeping this relationship. I you to support the project Sincerely, Joharula Fleur 1 From: To: In to the to campus, our resides in San We at 38 Lochir1Var Johanna Leestrna La 1 From: Sent: To: October 2014 1 FrOIn: Sent: To: Dear "" .. "" .. ,. Stafford From: Sent: To: COl'nrnon~ and r. 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: October 29, 2014 Dear Mr. Stafford, Sandy Bohm <sbohm@markdayschool .org> Wednesday, Octo ber 29, 2014 9:32 AM Steve Stafford Letter Supporting Mark Day Scho ol Project I am writing to expr es s my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. I have been employed at Mark Day School (formerly Saint Mark's) for twenty-two years and believe this project will significantly improve the educational experience of the students. As a San Rafael (Ter ra Linda) resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement w ill be a tremendou s asset to the community. The Learning Comm o ns and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project will help creat e a 21 st century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grad~. Mark Day Schoo! prides itself on havi ng a relationship with its neighbors that is based on resp .ect for one another. I have witnessed this firsthand, being an employee of the school. We are constantly reminded to be concerned about the welfare of our neighbors in terms of not parking on the street in front of their houses, slowing down when driving on the neighborhood streets and keeping the flow of cars moving during drop-off and pick-up times so as not to block traffic, just to name a few. I believe that the design and purpose ofthe Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Sandra Bohm 77 Esmeyer Drive San Rafael, CA. 94903 1 From: Sent: To: lam my the will new a st on a is on one and is in Thais and Mauro Alencar 144 Robinhood Dr. San Rafael CA 2 Steve From: Sent: To: Laurence Sykes <I"sykes@sbcglobal.net> Wednesday, October 29. 2014 10:32 AM Steve Fw: In light of what I consider unwarranted opposition to the proposed construction at Mark a copy my e-mail to the school. Sykes, 93 Drive On Tuesday, October 2014 10:04 AM, Laurence wrote: Mr. School you should have [live at 93 Drive and walk the or through your parking lot several times a week. In contrast to most of the people who signed the petition I familiarized myself with the proposed project I see no impact on the community and fully support the proposal. Add to this fact that Mark School has been an outstandingly good The mitigated traffic with car and has installed two car charging stations available to the public at no cost, greatly improved the appearance of the sIte and kept us informed of all proposed I first learned when I an the project from Carolyn Lenhart who lives about a mile distant. That e-mall supporting the petition against the project is full of inflammatory and inaccurate information 'using words such as "multi-story", "commercial" and "urban". Nicole Mullen who circulated the petition nrc,coln,,,, only the contrived argument based on the supposition that her privacy will The as giver, in your letter are to be seen which the worth I might also point out that the reason your story pole is not visible from the front of Trellis Drive is because the house on an elevation at five above the elevation the school. That fact combined with plantings the house and in front of the schoo! largely nullifies the privacy concern, In an coincidence Measure C on the Nov. 4 ballot is an unopposed measure to spend $30,000,000. for Dixie District Schools to do much the same thing as you propose. Obviously your project is not If it will help you may nrc,calnr this letter to the Design HP.\IIP',AI as full support for the project from a neighbor. 1 From: Sent: To: Dear Mr. name is Andrew to build us a My is so Sent my I want you you vvill you can help us it awesome! it my 1 From~ Sent: To: Subject! & for one 1 From: To: Subject: Deaf Mr. The Mark st rurt w-e . 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, james LaFleur <james.lafleur@gmail.com> Wednesday, October 29, 2014 1:05 PM Steve Stafford In Support of Mark Day School Enhancement Project! I'am writing to express my heart felt support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My children Peter and Antonia are students at the school and this project will significantly improve their overall educational experience. As a San Rafael resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project will help create a 21st century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. I believe that the design and purpose 6fthe Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Jim La Fleur 38 Lochinvar Rd San Rafael, CA 94901 1 Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Mr. Steve Stafford Associate Planner City of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Mark and Victoria Harter 5 Gerstle Court San Rafael , CA 94901 415-845-579 7 mark@4dgp.com VIA Email to.steve.staffo rd@ ci ty ofsanrafae l.org .1II ORIGINAL VIA REGULAR MAIL J'" '. RECEIVED '~ NOV -d ?'''1 PLANNJNG ,..J .-rirCE/VED r Nt. " J L" PLANNING Oear Mr, Stafford: I want to express our support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My wife and I have two children at the school, ages 8 and 9. These new improvements will directly improve their education and ready them to compete in the technology related marketplace as they move towards adulthood. Mark Day School is a fabulous community of students, faculty and teachers .... we could not be happier with our choice to send our kids to this wonderful environment. Having said this, the buildings and campus are approximately 50 year's old, and need to be updated and augmented to provide a 21st century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade . To me, this is a primary responsibility of today's schools and Is, In fact, one of the foremost reasons we have chosen to enroll our kids at Mark Day School. RECEIVED NOV ~ 4 2014 PLANNING '. !, , " , j 1 . , .J The School takes great effort to inform parents about the necessity of be i ng good neighbors to the surrounding community and prides itself on having a relationship with its ne ighbors that is based on respect for one another. I believe that the design and purpose of the Learn i ng Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. As a San Rafael resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will be an asset to the community. Mark Harter 5 Gerstle Court San Rafael, CA 94901. Steve Sta fford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr . Stafford : herpipeness@comcast.net Wednesday, October 29. 2014 12:46 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School We are writing to express our support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. Our son is fortunate to be a second grader at the schoo l and we are confident this project will significantly improve his overall educational experience. As San Rafael residents, we also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community, even as we believe the education our son is receiving at Mark Day will assist him in being an asset to his generation . What we, as parents, have learned in our few years at this school is that no decisions are made without significant consideration and thoughtfulness. A change such as th is one, in both the physical structure ofthe school and the ability to fully embrace a 21st century curriculum as the need unfolds, has been made after thorough research and planning. T.he Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Mark Day School makes incredibly efficient use of its space, but is obviously constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. All students, K- 8th , as well as faculty and staff will benefit from the proposed changes. We know that Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationsh i p with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another; this is made cl ear th rough the comm unications with fami lies regarding parking) traffic and an overall consideration for the surrounding neighborhood. We believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. We urge you to give your full support to this project. Sincerely, Janice Richey and Ashley Ransom 133 Oak Drive San Rafael, CA 94901 1 From: Sent: To: CC~ I have a home at 84 Sea yours, Jan E MD Steve Stafford Jcm Leestrna in San 2014 12:40 PM renovations and addltio!is to the concerns this approving it. The school attended and honorable record in these communities. Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Dear Mr 'Y"'TTrlrn Brook. Michael < MichaeI.8rook@ucsf.edu> Wednesday, October 2014 12:58 PM Steve Mark We writing you in support of proposed Commons and at this school. son Alexander Brook is a happy second at Mark Day SchooL Our Both of us have been involved in the San Rafael/Terra Linda Community. Monica has served on board of the Mont Marin/San Rafael Park Neighborhood Association, and works with our underserved communities in the Canal District in her position as a nurse at the Marin Community Clinics. Mike practices at his Greenbrae office and is involved in the Dixie/Terra Linda Little League. This has allowed us to interact with many parts of our community. We have heard and discussed some of the concerns that have voiced about the project. We have also seen first hand the benefit of Mark Day School's partnership with the children from the district. They have access Mark Day School infrastructure and resources and gain exposure to 21st century educational methodologies and materials that help to reduce socio-economic discrepancies as well as r and enhance the diversity our community. It is our opinion that the majority the homeowners in this area, including Terra are proud of level of our public and private institutions. It is in the community's best interest that we perpetuate support for high quality education in our community. This should be one of the highest priorities in any well-developed society. We also believe that in order to keep up with current trends in education and maximize student potential, each school should have the ability to grow and expand within reasonable limits. It is our understanding that Mark Day's project would not significantly alter the skyline and character this part of great Terra Linda neighborhood and additionally will not result in an increase in student volume, vehicle traffic, noise or evening activity. In summary, we project will benefit not only Mark Day School and its current and future students, but will benefit the commu at large as well. We hope you agree to approve this Thank you Sincerely, Monica Rosenberg Michael Brook, MO 446 Hi" RN, Marin Community Clinics -Pediatric Cardiology, UCSF San Rafael, CA 1 K L Mr. k Rafi."I. arkd chool.org (~. ~ rvf ARK DAY SC J-I OO L Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to e xpre ss my support forthe proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School . My chil d is a student at the school and this project will significa nt ly improve his overall educational experience. As i.l San Rafael resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will . be a tremendous asset to the community. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for studerits and faculty, alloWing th e m to utilize more modern dnd flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Qay School is somewhat con str<Jined by the structures on its 50 year old campus, Thi s project wi ll help create a n,t century learn ing e xperience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one anot her. I believe thatthe design an d purpose ofthe Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keepin g wit h this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Alan Chui, Wei Wei Zhou 17 Cushing Ave. San Rafael, CA 94903d J Trellis Drive, San RCltael . CA 94903· (1.15) tf72-8000 .ur kd ays cho 0 I. org From~ Sent: To: Mr. a addition 1 In the years I worked at Vallecito I had a cordial relationship with Damon the that was always sensitive to the' neighbors and our school whenever paiiern I r below some of the to address for the 1) During the design the school considered what is important to the neighborhood such as: a) Not asking an enrollment Not traffic c) the number of on d) Maintaining e) Not' the school's footprint f) Maintaining access to the playing fields, the basketbal1 courts, the playgrounds 2) Two neighborhood meetings were held where the ..... '"'~H""" were with and their input welcomed. 3) The Head of School has met one-all-one with neighbors. The Dixie School superintendent and board also been the opportunity for feedback In my opinion with a Will-Wl11 all concerned. I you to. approve with proposal. 2 Betty] ardan 3 From: Joe Harvey <jharvey@markdayschool.org> Sent: Wednesday, 20142:01 PM To: Steve 't::>HA,'1'1 Letter in support of Mark Day School project I am writing in SUppOli of the Mark Day School I know you're aware of my support. for it, as we are working side by on but I wanted to my view as a resident Linda. my wife, and I lived in San Rafael for 13 now, and part of the reason for San Rafael is the quality of the education available here. We are both teachers--Amanda coaches J;Owing at Marin Rowing Association and has been involved as a coach at the US college, school, and youth levels for the 25 I have been and involved in school leadership induding ten at Academy and four years at Day School. We <,-,-,_,un,""i power It is the responsibility of educators to help students personhood that serve them through the rest of their help young people 'who they are and what they're capable and to push the both so they are continuously learning, continuously to understand others, continuously 10 be good community members to which they In tum, it is incumbent on communities to support schools in advancing that work. Amanda served as the treasurer for the association at Mary Silveira, and still ways to connect with and SUppOlt faculty there. Both aud I volunteered Mary Silveira classrooms. We are in of Measure lrnomng that Dixie School District campuses are in need of SUppOlt of the that Mark Day School proposes to renew it from project is not a but really a The world we and our children school. Not only do need to master all traditional meraCles mathematical thinking, scientific process, speaking another language, etc.--but also need to learn to apply skills to new and often unfamiliar situations, to blend skills from multiple disciplines to complex to apply the good to understand, and revise. learning is not a luxury; it been proven deepen student learning, to lead to more cmiosity and more durable Mark library and not provide the resources and adaptable project space that to develop those skills. The project envisions a library (learning commons) that serves all of the students, K through 8th grade, enabling them to collaborate, access information and resources in depth, to filter the amounts of information available and transform It into meaningful knowledge, to use technology effectively and seamlessly, and . more. The creativity lab is aligned with the "fabrication !ab" by MIT and Stanford, and springing up increasingly around the Area in K-8 and 9-12 schools. goal is to enable students to put their hands onto projects and to develop the kind of problem-solving skills and creative, deep learning that they need today. The campus simply does not accommodate and that now. The school responsibility to an excellent neighbor. Mark School was recently honored for more than a decade of work in partnership with the Canal Alliance. Students partner with the Canal, tutor with Head Start, invasive species with Marin Open Space, and more. More than 1 40% of students come from Rafael, and school has relationships with many small in San Rafael. The schoo! emphasizes not parking on Trellis Drive to strive for a light footprint. The school matches. up carpools and has a bus to reduce traffic in neighborhood. For years I have helped to coach in Dixie Terra Linda Little League, using Mark Day School fields and parking lots. school has prioritized environmental sustainability, p[acing two vehicle charging stations on campus are charge to neighbors and a· project that for gold or platinum. school will not occupy any additional open space on campus, not adding hardscape/roofed area that would a negative on both the open playgrounds, courts, and fields and on the Las watershed. The project not only fits within residential height limit, is more than 200 back from the curb and screened by trees, but wi!! also improve the neighborhood by being a beautiful and fUnctional Thank you, for the opportunity to support this project as a citizen of San Sincerely, Joe Harvey **Please note the school's new URL and my new email address, effectively immediately: Joseph M. Harvey Head School Mark Day School (formerly Saint lvlarJr/s School) 39 Trellis 94903 41S-472-8000,xl005 2. From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. Stafford, Lynne Miyamoto <Iynne.miyamoto@gmail.com> Wednesday, October 29, 2014 2:28 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School: Learning Commons and Creativity Lab-39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA I am writing to express my suppOli for the Proioo!~ea Commons Creativity Lab at Mark Day SchooL My child is a student at the school and projeCl will significantly her As a Rafael resident living in Linda, I also believe that this campus eru1ancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. Mark Day has hired a world architect The quality the design and the commitment Mark has to build such a project is a testament their desjre to create a building of the highest standard the community. Lab will open new doors for them to tools. Right now, Mark School is somewhat constrained by the the site, this will help create a 21st century learning pV1"pr1PTI Kindergarten through 8th Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect one another. I that the and purpose ofthe Learning Commons and CreativitY is in keeping willi this relationship. I urge you to support this Sincerely, Lymle Miyamoto 385 Nova Albion Way, San Rafael CA 1 St ev e Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Sta fford , Shawna Callahan Thom mes <shawnaJallahan@hotmail .com > Wednesday, October 29 , 2014 1:24 PM Stev e Stafford Mark Day School Campus Project I am writine to express my support for the proposed Learni ng Com mon s and Creativi ty Lab at M a rk Day Schoo!. My th ree children are students at the school and this project will signi ficantly enha n ce the educational expe rie nce for all of Ma rk Day's K-8 students . As a local San Rafa el res ide nt, I tll so believe that t h is campus en han cement will be CI tremendous asset to the co mmu nity. Measure [ is currently on the ballo t as a local bo nd meas ure for upg ra ding the 50 year old buildings of the Dixie School District to create an e nv iro n ment suitab le f or 21st cent ury learning. The Mark DClY Schoo l proposal has th is same go al, o n ly funde d privately by the schoo l. The Learning Commons and Creativi ty Lab will replace an aging ad m i nistrati v e bu il ding with a v ib rant, flexible and modern learning space for students an d te achers, as well as adm inistr <lt ors. Mark Da y School is an extraordinarily well-run school and th is proposal h as been made wit h t hough tful d ue proce ss. This h as incl u d ed en gaging t he n eigh bors with op en co m mu nic ation and re sp ec tful dialog ue. I be li eve t hClt t he de sig n of th e Learn i ng Co m mons an d Cre ativ ity Lab has in corporated sen sit ivity to the ne ig hborh ood. Th e schoo! is well cared fo r and m uch love d. Its fa cilitie s are a benefit t o the whole comm un ity. I am excited about the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab for Mark Day School. Please support the project. Sincerely, Shawna Callaha n Thomme s 56 Canyon Oak Drive, Sa n Rafael 1 October 291 2014 City of San Rafael Community Development Mr. Steve Stafford 1400 Fifth Avenue San Rafael l CA Dear Mr. are writing to our support for the proposed ing Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. Our children are students at the school and this will significantly their overall educational As Rafael residents, we also believe that this campus enhancement will a tremendous asset to community. Creativity will open new doors for students and The Learning Commons facultYI allowing them to Mark Day School is somewhat more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, by the structures on 50 year old campus. This project will help Kind through 8th century learning experience for all students -from Mark Day Schoo! prides on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respectfor,one another. We that the design and purpose ofthe Commons is in keeping with this relationship. We you to support the project. SincerelYI and Richard Silvers B aywood Terrace Rafael, CA 94901 From: Kathleen Millican <: millicankathleen@gmail.com> Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 8:59 PM To: Steve Stafford Cc: Kathleen Millican SUbject: Mark School Project Mr. I am writing to express my support the proposed Learning Commons Creativity School. My child is a student at school and project will significantly improve experience. a Linda who within a mile the I also enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and utilize more spaces and tools. Right now, Mark School is the stmctures on project will help create a 21 st students -Kindergarten will entirely by community. Mark Day prides itself on with its the design and purpose of and Creativity is in keeping example, Mark Day School is maintaining the school's cun-ent emollment, availability, preserving the open space that makes the campus so asset to Mark Day School, but it is also an invaluable community resource and Little proposed almost sits 220 feet behind at Mark Day overall allowing them to by all resocc;t. I believe that height limit in the neighborhood. In project is consistent with the an existing building on campus. Moreover, the design is with buildings at Isabella's, B. Senior Community and Linda light of urge you to Sincerely, and Mark School, all of which are in proximity to Mark School's long history its campus, I strongly 1 Kathleen N. Millican 770 Pine Lane San Rafael, CA 94903 2 From: Sent: To: 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Cc: Archana Chattha <archanachattha@gmail.com> Wednesday, October /.9, 20144:7.7 PM Steve Stafford vijay@vscpl·.com Subject: Re: LeZiITling Commons and Cr 'eativily Lab at Mark D<1y School Dear Mr. ~tafrord, I am writing to ex.press my ~upport fnr the pwpose d I ,earning Commons and C rc;.di vi!y 1 ,a b ;lL Ivlark Day Schoo l. rvry cilild is a student at the school ilnd {his project will signi.ficantly irllprove bis overall edllcati oll81 experience. As <l San R8[~lCI r es ident, I also believe tbal this campus enhancement \;.,..i11 be a trem e nd o us asset to the comrnnnity. TJ)c Learning Communs and Creativity 1 ,ab will opelllKW doors [orstuclents and li1cnlt:;l , allowing them to utilize more modern aucllkxible spaces and Lools . Right no\\:', Mark Day School is sornc\vhateol1slraincd by the structures OIl its 50 year old C8mpus. Thi s proj ccl wi J] help crcate a 21 Sl century learni ng expe rience for aLI s tudents _.-.5·om Kindergarten through () III (-' '-1 o )["m c. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relC1.tion ~hip with its neighbors that is bilsed on respect for one another. T believe that the dcsign and pmpnsc ofthe Learning COlllln 11lS 8nd Crea tivity Lab is In keeping withlhis relationship. I urge YOli to support the project. Th a nk you for your time_ Sincerely, Archa:ll<l & Vijay (,ba[th" J(\8 Clorinda Av e San Ral.llel CA 94<)01 Sent from my iPhone 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: October 29,2014 Dear Mr. Stafford, Eric Moore <etm2020@yahoo.com> Wednesday. October 29, 2014 1:23 PM Steve Stafford Bibi Moore Mark Day School We are writing to express our support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. Our children are students at the school and this project will significantly improve their overall educational experience. As San Rafael residents since 2004, we also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. In a time of severe budget cutbacks for education, a long-term view towards this material investment in a local education establishment is paramount. The benefit to San Rafael and the community of hosting a world class school are too significant to squander. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab w ill open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project will help create a 21st century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. We believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. We urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Eric and Bibi Moore 109 Eye Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Froln! Sent: To: i Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Ashley l3oech-Tatum <ashley@beech-tatum,com> Wednesday, October 29, 2014 9:34 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School expansion project Jim writing this letter in support of the Mark Day School expansion project which includes a creativity and learning Jab and administrative offices. I have two children at the school and believe tbis will enhcll1ce their lcarnjng experience at the school. The campus is quite olel 3nd these improvements will faciJiLate technological dev e lopment among botb faculty and students. Mark Day School intends to maintain respect ror it's nei ghbors (lnd hopes they will conLinue 10 support Lhis project. I ask for yom support as \vell. Thank you lor your consideralioll. Sincerely, Ashley Beech 257 Riviera Drive San Rafael, CA 94901 Steve Staffo rd From: Sent: To: SUbject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Bill Bowers <bbowers@me.com> Wednesday, October 29 , 2014 9:08 PM -Steve Stafford Mark Day School Project I am writing to express my support [or the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My child is a student at the school and this project will significantly improve his overa ll educational experience. As a Tena Linda resident who lives within a mile of the school, I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new cloors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project will heJp create a 21'( century learning experience for all students -from Kindergal1en through 8th Grade -and will be financed entirely by the Mark Day School community. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect. I believe that the design and purpose of the Leaming Conunons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. For example, Mark Day School is mmntaining the school's CUlTent emollment, ensuring the same parking availability, and preserving the open space that makes the campus so unique . Not only is the open space a great asset to Mark Day School, but it is also an invaluable community resource for neighbors, Dixie Youth Soccer, and Dixie Tena Linda Little League. The proposed building fits almost exactly within the footprint of tbe CUITent administrative buildings, sits 220 feet back from the cW'b behind existing trees, and meets the residential height limit in the neighborhood. In fact, the project is consistent with the height of an existing building on campus . Moreover, the two-story design is in keeping with buildings at St. Isabella's, Maria B. Freitas Senior Community and Terra Linda High School, al l of which are i n close proximity to Mark Day School. In light of the foregoing, and Mark Day School's long history of positive stewardship of its campus, I strongly urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Bill Bowers 770 Pine Lane San RafaeL CA 94903 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Dear Mr. ,'tatIoI'd, Kathleen Millican < l1lillicankathlccn@gIn3il.coln)- Wecll10sclay, October ?9, 201'1 8:59 PM St(;ve S tafforcl KClthleen Millican Mark Day School Pmj!'ct laIn \vriting 10 cxpre -'s my stlpportfor tile proposec1 l,e~tTning Commons and Creativity Lah at Mark Day School. My child is a student al Llle sdlUDl and this project will significantly improve his oVI;:\f\ll educational experience. As a Terra Linda resident \vho lives 'within a mile oflhe sehoul, I also bLlieve tbot this campus enhanCem el1l .. viII be a tr~mcl1dous asset tu the cOl1ulluniLy. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and fflClI\[Y, 8110wing tllcm to uiili7.e more modern and tlexiblc spaces and tool s. l~ight nnw, Mark Day School is somewhaL constrained by the sirllc(llres on its 50 year old campus. This project \vill help create a 2111 century learning experience for all stl.idcnts -from Kindergarten through gth Crade -and will be fil1i:uiced entirely by the Mark Day School COllllnnu ity. Mark Day Schuol prides itself on having a relation s hip with its neighbors that is bct.scd on respecL 1 believe th.al th~ dc~sign and purpose of the Learning COJlunons and Creativily Lab is ill. keeping with this rclaiiOllship. FOT cxample:Yfark Day"School is nlainlaining the school's current enrollment, ensuring the same parking ,tvaiJability, and preserving fhe nptm space that makes (he campns so I.Iniqlle. Not only is tile open space ,t grent asset to Mark Day School, bLlt it is also an invaluabJe community reSOllrce for neighbors , Dixie Youlh Soceer, and Dixie '.rena Linda LiHlc Lcctgue. The proposed building .Gts almost exactly \vilhill. the footprint of the. cmfcnl aelln i nistraii ve bllildLngs, sits 220 feet back from the curb bebi nel existi llg trees, and meets the residential height lim.it in the neighborhood. in bet, the project i:; cOllsistent with (he height of an ex.isting building on cmnpus. \1urcover, the tyvn-story design is in keeping wi III huildings at St. TS~lbclla's, Maria B. Freitas Senior Comnmnity and Terra Linda J [igll School, all oh:l,'hich arc in close prOXiJllity (0 Murk Day School. in light of the fOfe"goillg, anclMarl' DaySchuol's longhi slory of positive s(cy,varci::;hip ofi[t; Call1[1tIS , 1 strongly mge you to snppori the project Sincerely, 1 Kathleen N. Millican 770 Pine Lane San Rafael, CA 94903 2 Steve Stafford from; Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, beth silver < October 28, 2014 9:01 PM Steve Stafford Mal k Day School Project As San Rafael residents and Mark Day School parents, we're wring today in full support of the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab. Our youngest child is in sixth grade and we are so excited how this ancl valuable project will enhance education and that of ail future Malk Day School students. We also feel this project will enhance the neighborhood a huge asset to City of San the School District. As you know our current site is over SO years old and that in itself has its own lin'itatians. This building will allow our community to access learning in a dynamic and forward thinking space which will enhance all of our students- kindergalten through 8th grade. We are also very aware of the way in which Mark Day School out and prides itself on a positive and mutually relationship with it's neighbors. We strongly that and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. We urge you to support this San Rafael, CA 94901 From~ Sent: To: Subject: (om mons and Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Mary Clare Bly <mary724@yahoo.com> Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:39 PM Steve Stafford ' Support for Learning Common s and Cr'eativity LClb at Mark Day School I am wl oiting to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My child is a student at the school and this project will significantly impwve his overall educational experience. As a San Rafael resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Learning Commons and Creativ ity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize 1ll0loe modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right nowt Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structur'e s on its 50 year aiel campus. This project will help create a 2~s r century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8t h Grade . Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. I believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Mary Clare and Colin Bly 22 Adrian Way San Rafael, CA 94903 1 From: To: Cc: s; Fauser Commons and Lab at III 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: SUbject: Attachments: John 3 Court Oct 12014 City Planner Staff~ml School Superintendent & Dr. San community that wi!1 In support of the Mark Dily School enhancements MDS LC SupporLdoc.x Lohwasser proposed Learn ComnlOlls Creativity at Mal'i( Day School/ 'v\lllile the school an excellent eciucation I facilities will improve and enrich his educational As a enhancement will be a tremendous asset to I tiondl Commons and CI-eativity open new doors for faculty, allowing ther'll to School is somewhat constraine.d the alt le;:lrIllllg and Curn::ntlYI Mclrk old campus. This project livill help create a through Stil century learning 1 Mark Day School prides on having a relationship with its neighbors that is d on for one another. I' lieve that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support John , 2 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, BEN KURAMOTO <bkiarkspur@yahoo.colll> Tuesday, October 28 , 2014 8:00 PM Steve Stafford MiHk Day School building Project I am w ri ting to express our support for the proposed Learning Comrnons and Creativity Lab at Ma rk Day Sch oo l. My child is a student at the school and this project will significantly improve her overall e ducational experience , As a San Rafael resident} I also believe thatthis campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community, The Learning Commo ns an d Creativity Lab will open new dool 's for ' studen ts and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern a nd fl exible spaces and tools. Rig ht now, Mark Day School is somewhat conshained by the structures on its 50 year ol d ca mpus. This project w ill help create a n 5t century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten thro ugh 8'h Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a rela ti onship with its neighbo rs that is based on I'espect for one another. I believe that the design and purpose of th e Learning C~mmons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely Ben Kurarr"tOto and Julia Huo-Kuramoto 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Ml'. Steve Stafford Mark Day School a resident of Linda, T am writing to support for the proposed and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. I am a both a Mark Day School the Marin School of Environmental at TelTa Linda High School, and a current Mark Day School. Commons Creativity will Mark Day program, serve as a model innovative learning platform independent public and the Bay and enhance broader San Rafael community. Commons who now attends grade student at academic in Marin County TIle Mark Day School to a contemporary education to students in 21 Presently, the school's old campus constrains innovation. The proposed Lab will open new doors and learning opportwlities for students faculty to use modem and spaces and tools. I have lived in 2000. Mark Day School is an excellent ._.",. __ ~ The Commons and Lab will significantly school delivers to students and further San as a in education. I strorgly you to support the Mark Day School project. Sincerely, KCIUleth J. Blum Bolanos San CA Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. ",,,.tt"'r'" on rumors and untruths. to so. It would be of children. PI""::",:,,,, contact me jf you Thank your consideration. From: Sent: Steve Stafford Commons and 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford- Kerreen Brandt < klyn208@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5:32 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day Proposed Project-opposition I have lived at 950 Las Pavadas in Terra Linda for 22 years. 1 recently heard about a proposed multi-story, over 11,000 square foot, business building to go in to replace a single story school building. I walked by to see the story poles and was honified at the size. It simply has no place in a residential neighborhood! Beyond the fact that it will negatively affect my propeliy values, conflict with existing design plans in the area and block views, it will create an indusb:ial feel in a neighborhood that is mostly small single family homes. Yes, Kaiser is there-but it is further up the hiil and they are a necessary addition to the neighborhood . Yes, St. Isabella's is there-but it is not a massive building densely clustered with others Yes, Vallecito's is there-but it is apublic school and again , not a 30 foot tall building of over 11,000 sq ft. I strongly oppose the proposed building at Mark Day School as it has been depicted by visuals. P lease share my conunents with the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. I will have more comments to make at the November 4th meeting. Thank you for your time Kerreen Brandt 1 Steve ..... !ili'"" .. ·n From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford. Christine Salesky <calklein97@yahoo.com> Tuesday, October 20146:29 PM Steve Stafford letter in support of the proposed Learning School and at Mark Day I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. I have a parent at Mark Day School for 13 years and a resident of San Rafael for My youngest child is currently a student the school and I strongly believe that this project will not only significantly improve his overall educational experience but also of incoming Mark Day School students for to come. As a Rafael resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous to the community, The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible and tools. Our schaal is on a 50 year old campus. This project will help a" century learning experience for all -from Kindergarten through 8" Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. I that the design and purpose of the learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Christine Salesky 15 Live Oak Way San Rafael, CA 94901 1 From: To: Subject: r",nl\J1T' Lab new at Mark 1 "" From: Sent: To: This Friedla 11 d er October 2014 Jobn A. Rauschkolb II Stephanie Lucich Trellis Drive San Rafael. 94903~3326 John: (209) 201-3S74;jrsisyphus@gmail.com Stephanie: (209) 658-1897; slblueiris@aoLcom Steve Stafford, Associate Planner Community Development Department, Planning Division City of San Rafael P.O. Box 151560 Rafael, CA 94915-1560 Reference Project: 39 Trellis Drive, Rafael (Marlc Day School); No.: CDR14~004 Dear Steve, Thank you for your time and on Tuesday, 3D, regarding the matter of the construction from a 3,935 square foot building to a new 11/270 foot, multi- story administration/library buildIng at 39 Trellis Drive (Mark Day School). , We continue to oppose this proposed building as height will be an obstruction to the neighborhood views of the nearby hills as well as an aesthetic abomination in the m idd.le of a predominately single-story residential neighborhood. The additional factor of its Invasion of privacy to homes adjacent to the building Is totally unacceptable. Indeed, not only will the backyard of our home completely open to view from their second story, but due to the configuration of our home, will be dear views into both our living and dIning rooms through our home's two, picture windows. This exists for other neighbors' homes. We want to reiterate our and our neighbors' distaln at the construction of a multi-story office building in the proxImity of our Terra linda neighborhood, two-story design In a primarily residential home division Is totally Inappropriate, As'homeowners, we implore the City of San Rafael NOTto approve into our neighborhood. multi-story construction Please note the additional telephone number and email address for Stephanie lucich. RaUSChkO~~~ /'~ Stepha~i~ucl~ , Cc: Nichole and Matthew Mullen (48 Trellis Drive) From: Sent: To: Commons c , - 151 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Sydney Ling <sydneyl ingl@gmail.com> Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:23 AM superi ntendent@di xieschooldistrict.org; Steve Stafford Support for Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School I am writing to express my support and to encourage you to lend your support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. I am a proponent of this new plan as it will greatly enhance the overall educational experience for my children who are Mark Day students and for generations of San Rafael residents to come. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will create new spaces where both students and faculty can utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its SO year old campus. This project will create learning spaces for collaborative work for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Isn't this what all parents want for their children-enhancements to their schools at no additional cost to the community as a whole? I certainly do. As a San Rafael reSident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community as a whole while keeping in line with the master plan of the Terra Linda community. The new plans will in no way add to congestion of the surrounding neighborhood, will not decrease home values but are being designed and created with our community values in mind. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Sydney Ling 21 Cia rk Street San Rafael, CA 94901 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr, Stafford, Daniella Tt'eS5 < daniellatres s@gma i l.com > Tuesday, October 28, 2014 1:17 PM Ste ve Stclfford Mark Day School I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Oay School. My two children are students at the school and this project will significantly improve tlleir overall educational experience . As a San Rafael resident) I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community, The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to util ize more modern and flexible spaces and tools , Right now) Mark Day School is somewhat constl'ained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project will help create a 21st century learning ex pet-ience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade , Mar-k Day School prides itself on hav i ng a I'elationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one anothel'. I believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keepit~g with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. SilKerely, Daniella and Andy Tress 22 Chapel Cove Dr. San Rafael, CA 94901 1 as and as children at Mark School in It From: Sent: To: Commons a I ianl to bea asset to to Priority to World's Stafford From: Sent: To; Steve Stafford fO! and Mi". v 5 Dear Lohwasser, I am the a student at Mark Day School a Terra dent. I have recently learning about the much needed plan to build a Commons and Lab at Day School. This school has borhood who way for our son and the many Idren from our been studen ts However, it seems to be time to make some major us. The I community has very well with the campus as it is but it to accommodate the students faculty of this time. Many of the rooms and are and cramped renovations would by providing a more and spacious learning envi ronment. As a Linda to the schoof, I in community structures I hope this is supported to one day see this beautiful new addition to the of Mark Day School! Si ina Wintersteen 5 San ....... ~~\I'" Stafford From: Sent: To: 1 A Mr. iarkd",ys hool-org Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, wendybroderick@comcast.net Tuesday, October 28, 20142 :43 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School I am writing to express my enthusiasm and support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. Our family has been part of the Ma rk Day School community for eigh tee n years. My husband Patrick and I have two alumni children who first enrolled in kindergarten; one is now a freshman in college and one is a recent college gra du ate . I am a past trustee of Mark Day School and am c urrent ly employed there as the Director of Admissions. We have been San Rafael residents for over twenty years, first in th e Dominican nei ghborh ood, and for the last twelve years in Lucas Valley. Patrick and I have voted for every schoo l bond measure in Marin, even though our children never attended public schools. We believe it is ou r responsibility to suppo rt education for future ge nerations. We will vote for Measure C on November 4. We supported the Dominican building project in the late '90s when we were neighbors on Grand Avenue because we fervently believed then and believe now that education is the single most important element in developing good citizens in a strong society . We feel we are obligated to do whatever we can to provide grea t learning environments for the children and young adults in our community. We believe that the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School will allow current and future Mark Day School students to become better collaborators and better systems thinkers; it will allow creativity and problem-solving to go hand in hand as students imagine ways in which they can have a be ne ficial impact on their future world. It will a llow them to hone their communication skills, tho ug h tradi ti onalliteracies like reading and w ritin g, and also through media literacy, which increasingly affects t he way we all see, interpret and influence the world. Joe Harvey talks about the impact of brain research on teaching and learning. Brain research has transformed the ways in which educators think about pedagogy and best practices to deliver their program. Our 50-year old campus is in dire need of updating to provide modern and flexible spaces and tools to allow us to employ that pedagogy and do our best work for the benefit of the kids. As always, our community strives to be good neighbors. Our relationship is based on trust, respect and communication. The design plans for the Lea rn ing Commons and Creativity Lab are in keeping with the feel of the neighborhood; no variance is prop osed for height or encroach ment. The architects had in mind the mission and values of the school in designing a sus tai nable, flexible, durable learning environment. I urge you to approve the plans . Sincerely, Wendy Broderick 1 From: Aparna Budhraja <aparna.budhraja@gmail.com> Sent: Monday, October 2014 5:16 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Seeking your Support Mr. I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My child Navika is a student at school and will significantly improve her overal[ educational experience. As a San Rafael residentl I also this campus will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to more modern a flexible space and tools. Right now, Mark Day is somewhat constrained by the on its 50 year old campus. This will help create a 21st century learning for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with Its neighbors that is on respect for one I that design and purpose of the Learning Commons Creativity is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to the I hope you will join hands with us In this process. Thank you for your time and support. Sincerely, 65 San Rafael CA 94903 Drive, -Aparna- 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, kruona@comcast.net Monday, October 27, 2014 3:50 PM Steve Stafford Support for Mark Day School I am writing to express my support forthe proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. I have two children at the school and we are really excited aboutthis project and how it will improve the educational experience at Mark Day School. I think the addition will make the school even more of an asset to the community than it already is. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project will help create a n st century learning experience for all students -from Kindet'garten through 8th GI·ade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. I believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, i<ristan Ruona 44 Driftwood Ct. San Rafael, CA 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject : Dear Sirs : ajaki e miec@northga tebenefit s.com Monday, October 27 , 20 14 2:5 2 PM Stev e St afford; sup er in te ndent @di xieschool district.org Learnin g Co mmon s a nd Cre at iv ity Lab at Mar k Day School I am writing to expres s my supportfor the pr o posed Lea rning Com mons and Cr e ativity Lab at Mark Day Sc ho o l. My son is a stud e nt at t he scho o l a nd this proj e ct will s ignific a ntly improve his ove rall educa t ional ex perience. This pro je ct will allow him t o utiliz e mor e modern an d fle xibl e sp ac e s and t o ol s . Ri g ht now, Mark Day Schoo l is so mewh at co nst ra ined by the struct ure s on its 50 year old campus. Th is project will help create a 21't century learning exp er ience for all students -fr om Kin de rgarten through 8 t h Grade . As a Terra Lind a re s ident, I a lso bel ieve t hat t his camp us enh a nceme nt w ill be a tre mendous asset to the community . As the project w ill not increase enrollment and as a result traffic, I can se e no reason why any person could object to these improvements. I have be en both a Terra Lin da resident and a parent at Mark Day Scho o l for 13 ye ars . Du ring that tim e, I have watched th e sc hool bend ove r ba ckwards to addre ss an d accom mod ate neigh borh o od co nce rn s . I believe it is reaso na ble to a ll ow t he school to keep up with learn in g standards by ma king ca mpus im p rovements . A sc hool that ca nnot grow, cannot thrive. I urge you to support the pro ject. Si nce rel y, Anne Jak iemi ec n8 Lucas Par k Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 Anne Jakiemiec Senio r Acco un t Executiv e Northgate Ben efits 75 Row lan d W ay Suite 33 0 I Nov a to I Californ ia I 94915 (4 15) 499 -1764 I (866) 309-0442 fax PARTNER ~ ~ «\ North . ate . -.,. Benefits T RA NSFORMI N G HR & BE N EF ITS NO lthga te Benefi ts is committed to pro viding the safes t me ans pos si ble for y o u to send c onfi dentia l information to us th rou gh emai l. Using th e link below, y our in fo rmati on wi ll bc enc ry pted and transm itted via a secure server to o ur offi ce. W e ask th at ALL employee personally iden tifiabl e inform atio n (incl uding: Social Security Numbers, Bank Account Infomlatio!1, Medi c al Deductions etc.) be s ent as an attach ed tile (Exce l/W ord /PDF) via the link below. 1 From: Sent: To: Dear Mr, Lori 175 Montecito a desIgn and purpose of the the San CA 94901 Commons and lab with its From: Sent: To: Steve Stafford from Parker Mark Schoo! (ommons Thanks for your time 01) thls~ You are we, to SUPPORT the to The Marie IS from Thanks your In letter in this from all Best lisa and David Parker San and Day 1 From; Sent: It 11 to lo tvtARK DAY S I-IOOL Mr. Stafford, As a parent of two children who attend Mark Day School and as residents of San for the ten we are in support of the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. This project will significantly improve overall educational experience at Mark Day. And as San reside we be this enhancement to our campus will serve as a resource to surrounding community. The Commons and Lab will allow students faculty to work a more modern and flexible and taoiSt discovery learning currently unavailable. It will give children hands-on conceive projects bring them to fruition using tools. Right now1 Day is somewhat constra by the structures year old This will help create a century 9 experience for all from through 8th Mark Day School prides on having a positive relationship with its neighbors that is on for one thoughtful planning behind this project is conceived in a way to disruption to the community, and to take place on an efficient timeline. believe that the n and of the Commons ilnd ( Lab is in with this relationship. We urge you to support the project. S Lisa n 39 TrelliS Drive, San m a rkd aysch 00 1.0 rg n Avenue CA 94903' (415) 472·8000 iV1A or CA .... TlI:.UP Stafford .. ==;= From: To: 1 ................. Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. our to and one with 1 from: Sent: To: Dear Mr. the first and both in education and Creativity Lab project will to From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. Stafford/ j am writing to my This [s my son's ninth constrained by the structures on its over ofthe student body. This will through Grade. it is to allow improvements. 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