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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC Design Review Board Reappointment____________________________________________________________________________________ FOR CITY CLERK ONLY File #: 9-2-39 Council Meeting: 11/18/2019 Disposition: Donald Blayney reappointed Agenda Item No: 4.b Meeting Date: November 18, 2019 SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL STAFF REPORT Department: City Clerk Prepared by: Lindsay Lara, City Clerk City Manager Approval: _________ TOPIC: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD REAPPOINTMENT SUBJECT: REAPPOINT DONALD BLAYNEY TO FILL ONE FOUR-YEAR ALTERNATE MEMBER TERM ON THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD TO THE END OF DECEMBER 2023 RECOMMENDATION: Reappoint Donald Blayney to fill one four-year alternate member term on the Design Review Board to the end of December 2023. BACKGROUND: At the meeting of October 7, 2019, the City Council called for applications for the Design Review Board to fill one four-year alternate member term to the end of December 2023. This vacancy was due to the expiration of term of Donald Blayney. One (1) application was received by the deadline of Tuesday, October 29, 2019, and staff recommends the reappointment of Donald Blaney as alternate member to the end of December 2023. 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. Development applications are evaluated based on our General Plan and Zoning 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 on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m. at San Rafael City Hall in the Council Chambers, located at 1400 Fifth Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901. FISCAL IMPACT: There is no fiscal impact associated with this action. COMMUNITY OUTREACH: The call for applications for the Design Review Board was advertised in through mass email notification, the City website, Nextdoor and Facebook social media platforms. RECOMMENDED ACTION: SAN RAFAEL CITY COUNCIL AGENDA REPORT / Page: 2 Reappoint Donald Blayney to fill one four-year alternate member term on the Design Review Board to the end of December 2023. ATTACHMENT: 1. One (1) application 2. Municipal Code Excerpt Submit Date: Oct 18, 2019 First Name Middle Initial Last Name Email Address Street Address Suite or Apt City State Postal Code Primary Phone Alternate Phone Employer Job Title City Of San Rafael, Ca Boards & Commissions Profile Which Boards would you like to apply for? Design Review Board: Submitted Are you a resident of San Rafael Yes No Resident of the City of San Rafael for how many years? 30+ Business Address How did you learn about this vacancy? * Friend / Colleague Interests & Experiences Do you participate in any civic activities? See below List any civic organizations of which you are a member: Currant member of the DRB. Current member of the 2020 General Plan Steering Committee. Donald L Blayney SR CA 94901 Donald L Blayney owner Donald L Blayney Page 1 of 2 r- Upload a Resume Education: Cal Poly, san Luis Obispo, 1976 Why are you interested in serving on a board or commission? giving back to my community Describe possible areas in which you may have a conflict of interest with the City: None Question applies to Design Review Board,Park and Recreation Commission,Planning Commission NOTE: All Design Review Board, Planning Commission and Park & Recreation Commission members are required to file Fair Political Practices Commission Conflict of Interest Statements, which are open to public review. [Resolution # 12129] Demographics (Optional) The demographic information you choose to provide is VOLUNTARY and OPTIONAL and refusal to provide it will not subject you to any adverse treatment. This information will be considered confidential, kept separate from your application and will not be used for evaluating applications or making appointments. The City of San Rafael will use this information solely to conduct research and compile statistical reports regarding the composition of its Board and Commission applicants. Ethnicity: To which gender to your most identify? How old are you? DRB_application19.doc Donald L Blayney Page 2 of 2 Civic and Community Activities / Organizations For your review and consideration I am applying for a position to the City of San Rafael Design Review Board. I feel that I will bring a wealth of experience and knowledge to the Board. The following is a brief summery of my qualifications and involvement with the City of San Rafael and it’s public agencies. Special Qualification 1. I am a practicing registered Landscape Architect (LA#3370) with over 39 years of planning experience and collaboration experience with various city agencies. 2. I have a small Landscape Architect and Planning firm located here in San Rafael. 3. I have lived in or in close proximity to San Rafael since 1980, permanent residency since 1994. 4. I have been before the San Rafael Design Review, Planning Commission and the City Council numerous times as part of the project management of several projects located here in San Rafael. 5. I have an excellent understanding of the City’s process and dealing with the City Agencies. 6. Member of the Landscape Architects Technical Committee. 7. Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects Civic Activities 8. Appointed Member - 2020 General Plan Steering Committee - Present 9. Appointed Member - City of San Rafael Design Review Board – 2016 to Present. 10. Member of the Andersen Drive Vision Committee and the Landscape Architect charged with the visual design of Andersen Drive and the Albert Park Palm Promenade. 11. Member of the North San Rafael Promenade Charette. 12. Member of the North San Rafael Vision In Action (VIA) Committee. 13. Member of the San Rafael 2020 General Plan Update Committee, -Quality of Community Life Task Group. 14. I Chaired the Design Committee for the Falkirk Cultural Center Master Plan. 15. Graduate of the San Rafael Citizen Police Academy, 2000. 16. Appointed member of the Canalfront Advisory Committee. Community Activities 17. Member of the San Rafael City School District Technology Committee, 2005 to 2009. 18. Member of the Glenwood Elementary School Foundation 1999 to 2009, Chairmen 2006 to 2009. 19. Vice President of the Peacock Gap HOA 1994 to 2003. 20. Architectural review chairman Peacock Gap HOA, 1994 to 2006. 21. Past President of the Peacock Point HOA, 2005 and current vise president, 2008 to present. 22. Prepared plans and Specification and coordinated the DSA submittal for the Glenwood Elementary School Shade Structure. 23. Prepared Master Plan for the Davidson Middle School Sports Fields and various on site plazas. 24. Prepared New Entry planting plan and 8th grade plaza for Davidson Middle School. As you can see from Civic and Community involvement above I feel I will bring a wealth of experience to the Design Review Board and with my tenure of volunteerism for our City and participating in and chairing committees I feel that I am qualified for this position, and willing to serve my community. My reasons for Serving My willingness to give back to my community and a desirer to help determine the direction of our City, a strong desirer to help better our community and to protect and preserve the City of Rafael as we move forward. I very much look forward to joining the team. 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).