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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, September 5, 2012
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Design Review Board Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Present: Bob Huntsberry
Cheryl Lentini
Stewart Summers
Mohit Garg
Jeff Kent, Chair
Serge Fedorov, Alternate
Larry Paul, PC Liaison
Absent: None
Also Present: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
Steve Stafford, Associate Planner
STAFF COMMUNICATION
BOARD COMMUNICATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. August 7, 2012
Bob Huntsberry moved and Stewart Summers seconded to approve minutes as presented. The vote is
as follows:
AYES: Bob Huntsberry, Stewart Summers, Mohit Garg
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Cheryl Lentini, Jeff Kent, Chair
ABSENT: None
CONSENT
2. 10 Lindenwood Court (Nuijen Residence) - Request for Environmental and Design Review
Permit to allow construction of a new 2,280 square foot single-family residence on a
vacant 29,510 square foot hillside residential parcel; APN: 185-161-13; Hillside Residential
(R-20-H) District; Gerald Nuijen, owner/applicant; File No(s).: ED12-039 . Project Planner:
Kraig Tambornini (STAFF IS RECOMMENDING THAT THIS ITEM BE CONTINUED TO
DATE UNCERTAIN, NOTICES WILL BE MAILED WITH NEW PUBLIC HEARING DATE)
Stewart Summers moved and Bob Huntsberry seconded to continue item to date uncertain. The vote is
as follows:
AYES: Bob Huntsberry, Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers, Mohit Garg, Jeff Kent, Chair
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
NEW BUSINESS
3. 69 Graceland Drive - Request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit to allow the
construction of a new, 3,536 square foot, single-family residence and associated site and
landscaping improvements on a vacant, 10,919 square foot, hillside infill parcel. The
project includes a request for a 5' side yard setback reduction, where a minimum of 10' is
required; APN: 011-084-29; Single-Family Residential (R10) District; Frank Gutierrez,
Applicant; Pedro Jaramillo, Owner; Lincoln-San Rafael Hill Neighborhood. Project
Planner: Steve Stafford
Mohit Garg moved and Stewart Summers seconded to Continue item with recommendation that the
project be redesigned as per staff's consensus comments as follows:
1) The Board does not support the 5' side yard setback variance. Project should abide by standard
setback rules.
2) Soils and geo-technical concerns must be addressed. It is recommended that a pier review of
structurals be conducted at some point.
3) The plans should be revised to show actual tree drip lines.
4) The front elevation should be shown in context to the two neighboring properties.
5) The curve cornice dental at the corners needs to be deliniated on elevations.
6) Applicant should meet with neighbors and respond to their concerns as well as place story poles on
property.
7) Board supports Spanish style due to support of eclectic styles in San Rafael. However, massing and
colors needs to be addressed to better blend into neighborhood and hillside.
8) Board supports stepping upper level back away from neighbors.
9) Replace Manzanita in front yard with Arbuteus Marina and add side yard landscaping.
The vote is as follows:
AYES: Bob Huntsberry, Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers, Mohit Garg, Jeff Kent, Chair
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: None
ADJOURNMENT:
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2012
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JEFF KENT, Chair