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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, August 5, 2014
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Design Review Board Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Present: Stewart Summers, Acting Chair
Jeff Kent
Bob Huntsberry
Serge Fedorov, Alternate
Eric Spielman
Gerald Belletto, PC Liaison
Absent: Cheryl Lentini, Chair
Also Present: Kraig Tambornini, Senior Planner
Steve Stafford, Associate Planner
STAFF COMMUNICATION
BOARD COMMUNICATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes, July 8, 2014
Jeff Kent moved and Bob Huntsberry seconded to approve Minutes as presented. The vote is as follows:
AYES: Stewart Summers, Acting Chair, Jeff Kent, Bob Huntsberry, Serge Fedorov, Alternate,
Eric Spielman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cheryl Lentini
OLD BUSINESS
2. 815 B St. (formerly 809 B St./1212 & 1214 2nd St.) - Requests for Environmental and
Design Review Permit, a Use Permit, Lot Line Adjustment and Variance to allow the
construction of a new, 4-story, mixed-use apartment building proposing 41 upper-story
rental units and 1,999 sq. ft. of ground-floor commercial space, and 48 garage parking
spaces, on 4 adjacent parcels. The project proposes to demolish the existing structures
on the site, including two identified cultural resources, which will require preparation of
an Environmental Impact Report; APNs: 011-256-12, -14, -15 & -32; Second/Third Mixed
Use West (2/3 MUW) & Cross Street Mixed Use (CSMU) District; Monahan Parker and
Harold Parker Properties LP, owners; Rick Strauss/FME Architecture, applicant; File Nos.:
ED12-060; UP12-029; LLA12-003; V13-005; IS12-001. Project Planner: Steve Stafford
***(Continued from July 8, 2014)****
Bob Huntsberry moved and Jeff Kent seconded to approve project with modifications as outlined by staff.
Board requests that the item return as a Consent item for final approval. The vote is as follows:
AYES: Stewart Summers, Acting Chair, Jeff Kent, Bob Huntsberry, Serge Fedorov, Alternate,
Eric Spielman
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Cheryl Lentini
NEW BUSINESS
3. 39 Trellis Dr. (Marks Day School; Formerly St. Mark's School) - Request for Conceptual
Design Review to allow the demolition of an existing 3,935 sq. ft., single-story
administration building and the construction of a new 11,270 sq. ft., multi -story
administration/library bldg. with a maximum height of 28' 11" above finished grade. The
project proposes to conversion of the existing library bldg. to a teacher's lounge and
meeting spaces. The project also proposes reorientation of an existing amphitheater to
improve seating areas and install storm water bio-retention areas and reconfiguration of
an existing 18-stall parking area located adjacent to the project site with no reduction in
on-site parking spaces; APN: 175-060-01; Planned Development (PD 1760) District; Ted
Lieser for Equity Community Builders, applicant; Joe Harvey for Marin Day School, lessor;
Dixie School District, owner; File No.: CDR14-004.
No motion taken, as this is a Conceptual Design Review item.
ADJOURNMENT
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2014
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Stewart Summers, Acting Chair