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Home My WebLink AboutDRB 2014-11-04 #3 CorrespondenceSteve ...... ".,.,.. .......... From: Sent: To: Dominique Rosenberg < Wednesday, October 29, 2014 7:43 PM Steve Stafford Subject: Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark School 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA To Be shared with the city of San Rafael Design Review Board and Planning Commission . From: DOMINIQUE ROSENBERG· SAN CA 94903 TO: Steve Stafford Associate Planner, City of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San CA 94915 Dear Mr, Stafford, 1 am writing to inform you of my opposjtion to the proposed construction at Mark Day School. The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size oCthe existing discreet building, It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed building will: .. Create an industrial feel in a residential .. Invade privacy ofneighbors with second stolY views directly into tbeir homes .. Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk by " NegativelY impact property values .. Contliet with the original intent afthe Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark School make improvements to their leased property in a way that works with the surrounding community tbey are a part of. Jf built, the community wiil never what will be lost. Thank you, Dominique Rosenberg' EXHIBIT 7 1 Nichole Mullen San Rafael, CA 94903 ·.£.te,v.e Stafford -As-sociate Planner, City of San Rafael .:rCommunity Development Department, Planning Division P.O. Box 151560, San Rafael, CA 94915 October 26, 2014 Dear Mr. Stafford, I am opposed to the design of the proposed construction at Mark Day School, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA. The design is out of scale and does not integrate with the character of the neighborhood. The slats on the roof are industrial !ooking. The architects describe it as modern and contemporary -there is nothing modern or contemporary about our neighborhood. The apllicant has repeatedly proposed trees to hide the architectural elements, but the building is so large right next to a parking lot. How do you hide an 11,270 square foot building with landscaping? Why not just create a building that does fit in with the character of the neighborhood and preserves privacy and views? Trees or no trees, the building as proposed will block the neighborhoods' view of the hills and sunrise and afford second story views into homes. Trees will lose leaves in the winter, again exposing all the architectural elements. The school is uniquely positioned within 100 feet of neighl:5oring homes -small, ranch style, single-family homes, most under 1,500 sq ft. I can't think of any location in Terra Linda where single family homes are within 100 feet of a multi story ·ll,OOO sq ft office or school building. The renderings and story poles have made it clear that the building would be completely out of place and invasive. Please share this letter with the Design Review Board and The /J~ ~mmiSSiO II/4ok RECE!VED OCT 3 02014 Nichole Mullen PLANNING TO: Steve Associate Planner City of San Rafael City of San Rafael Review Board City of San f Dixie School District Board Members Dr. Thomas Lohwasser, Superintendent, Dixie School District From: Terra Linda Delivered by Nichole Mullen, terralindacares@yahoo.com October 29,2014 RE: Mark Day Delivery of Proposed Construction, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael "Keep our Neighborhood Residentia1" Attached please find a copy the petition stating our opposition to proposed construction at Mark Day School, Trellis Drive, of a multi-story 11,270 square foot building in our residential neighborhood. You will find a total signatures -178 electronic and 45 copy The petition was by a group of concerned neighbors with the goal of working with Mark School to meet their business in a way that works with the community they are a part of. The to the Master Plan comes from one of our members who is an original Trellis Drive homeowner. The family bought the house because the original Linda plan of creating neighborhood' schools integrate with the surrounding community. OCT 302014 PLANNlNG Dear Steve Stafford, Associate Planner, City of San Rafael, San Rafael Review Board, San Rafael Planning Commission, Dr. Thomas Dixie School District Superintendent, and Dixie School District Board of n"'~A'A_n We are 1_"'-""''-''-' to present you with this petition affirming this statement: "We are opposed to the plan to construct a. new multi-story, 11,000+ square foot building at 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, by the current tenant Mark Day " is a list of individuals who have added their names to this written by tbe petition signers themselves. Sincerely, Terra Linda Cares MoveOn.org as well as additional comments Brandt Granite hay, CA 95746 Oct29,2014 Ramina Winton San Rafael, CA 94901 Oct The building Mark Day School is proposing is entirely too residential neighborhood. Kerreen Brandt San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 29, 2014 h in scale, height, and overall size for a The type of structure is better suited to a more industrialized section of town. It is not <l"r,rl"\r'n a qruet neighborhood street in Terra Linda. """ Mary Sikkel CA, CA 94903 Oct 28,2014 Jeff R.J~lla San Oct Amber San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Erika San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Nancy Frease San CA 94903 Oct george vaio san CA 94903 Oct 27,2014 A two story structure ofthis size does not belong here .. Scott Sanford San CA 94903 Oct MoveOn.org .. for 2 Jim Lee San RafaeJ, CA 94903 Oct 26,2014 Please, no 2-story building!! Laura culver San rafael, CA 94903 Oct 26. 2014 Why does this scho.ol need to be two stories? Is the popuJation of Terra Linda growing. Is this to support some high density housing project that may generate more "customers" for their service? Preston McCoy San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 26. 2014 Jon Kiessling San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 26, 2014 Stuart Chafetz San Rafael. United States 93903 Oct 26, 2014 michelle woods SAN rafael, CA 94903 Oct 26, 2014 Too much school for the neighborhood! Greg Spry San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 26,2014 Ruth Elsie Peregrin San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25.2014 Diana McKim San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25. 2014 Conal 0' Doherty San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct2S, 2014 MoveOn.org 3 Jan Lewis Slavid San Rafael, CA 94.9.03 Oet25,2014 LaurelynBorst San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Jean Dal Porto San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25,2014 Pamela Reaves San Rafael, CA 94903 .Det25,2014 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 Zjmmennan San rafael, CA 94903 Oct 25, 2014 ll10ntserrat j . sthymmel 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 Krysta[ San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 20[4 MoveOn.org 4 Patricia Hammond San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Tina Hunter San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 There has to be some way the school can expand it's facility without compromising it's long time neighbors privacy. Second floor windows would clearJy allow into neighbor's windows. CA 94903 SheUi San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 20t4 Ethelynne Bates San CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Debra Mendelsohn San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Genevieve Snook Scolt San CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 James San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Three stories in out of character for a residential neighborhood. Let's not set a precedence. John arid Mercedes Rojas San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Pamela Macknight San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 MoveOn.org 5 While I generally abstain from NIBY-type movements as often being narrow and shortsighted, one look at the arc.hitect's rendering convincedme,to sign,~this petitioo, T-.h£re musc,be abetter w.ay i>0r ,the·schooliO,.address it's: space needs than to impact its neighbors jn this highly obtrusi ve maruler. Norm Levin San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct24,2014 Carol Haagens San Rafael, CA 94903 Oet24,2014 ------------------------------------------~--------------------~-~----- Isabella Bostrop San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 Karen Cutler San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24.2014 Cathy Farrell San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24,2014 lane Dumont San Rafael, CA 94903-3107 Oct 24,2014 Jennifer Jigarjian San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 24, 2014 Sharon Spry San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct24,2014 Robin Ryan San Rafae1, 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 Rafael, 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. TIus will bring privacy issues. safety issues for Ollr school age children and entirely too much traffic. We are supposed to be protected from new construction. That is what keeps our village unique. Joe E. El wood San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct23,2014 Julie Elwood San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 The traffic to and from thjs school from out of the area famil jes. already makes crossing the street on Las Pavadas and other neighboring streets very challenge for local children trying to walk to our local public scbool. The increased building size would undoubtedly increase 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 commer cial 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 IT San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23,20]4 Diego Norris San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23, 2014 Dominique Rosenberg San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 23,2014 Ray & Noel Olson San Rafael, CA 94903 {k122,2014 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 Erin Nixon San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 22, 2014 Stop the building and adiling yet MORE traffic on our freeways! This is ridiculous!! Elizabeth Mollner Greenbrae, CA 94904 Oct 22,2014 MoveOn.org 8 Johanna Pino S.1Il .Raf.aeL, CA 94903 Oct 22: 2014 Jill Hollander 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 Oct 22. 2014 Patric i a 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 Oct 22,2014 We do not more big buildings, mooc,irJ1ffi~ ~ndJe.ss A.",',V.al·Y_ Dianne Morrison San CA 94901 Oct 22, 2014 Bonnie De Clark San Rafael, 94901-3433 Oct 22,2014 The. Developers keep pushing for more and more housing. They keep claiming we need more "affordable housing" well is We can'l house in the world. What is wonderful about Marin in the North Bay is open spaces and residential communities. We have an area in San Rafael that has housing for more than 9,000 people for affordable units and more around all areas of Marin. We do not want to turn Marin lnto Sal) Francisco and we can't house everyone in the world. The whole reason Marin is is because it is residentiaL The City should care more about the quality of life that money can't buy, not give into developers. frances coya san Oct 94901 nina p. anderson Terra 94903 Oct 22, 2014 locations rather than to clutter a appeals was the neighborhood. there are other commercial 'V,,.,,,v,n with a multi No I 1,000 sq. ft. commercial in a long established neighborhood. Linda Boccia San CA 94903 Oct 2014 Oct 22,2014 Valenlin Ofshteyn San CA 94903 Oct Martha San 'Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Adam 10 San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Jim San Oct Valentina Medda San CA 94903 Oct 22,2014 D'Angelo CA 94903 2014 Cheryl Jacobs Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Bob gelardi San 94903 Oct Julie Renfroe San CA 9490:; Oct 2014 grasso san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 This sets a bad "''-l~'CUL for all local neighborhoods. roberts san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Sandra San rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 John Lim CA 94903 Denise N Albertini San CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 11 Svitlana Petukhova Corte Madera. CA 94925 Oct 2l , 2014 Michael McKenzie San Rafael , CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 NO! This building in it's proposed size does not belong here! Matthew Mullen San RafaeL CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 I oppos e the plan. The bigger picture is important in the vision of the school and neighborhood. The proposed facility is not a good one for the neighborhood, think i t through. Linda Balestrieri San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 kathia · san Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Gi nger Falla San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21 ,2014 Crist ina San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Tanya Sidelnikov Sao Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 randy warren .san rafad, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 sue obrien san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Jacob Sung San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 MoveOn .org 12 Completely out of place in this neighborhood. There is a special ordinance regarding height limitations fOT ho,ncs in the area, it should also "Epl.y Jo .. this.pmpGsed structure. Steve Ager San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct21,2014 Lorena Norman Fairfax, CA 94930 Oct 21, 2014 . This building plan is completely out of place with tills 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 Volovilc San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Olga Barzman San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 21.2014 Ann Barzman San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Josephine Lncaviglia San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 21.2014 Heidi O'Doherty San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21.2014 Mark Barzman San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Sandy Scbering San Rafael, CA 94903 Oel2I,2014 MoveOn.org 13 Jeff Lopes S.m Ratgcl, CA 94903 Oct21,2014 Jenn Rizzo San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Jennifer Ockner San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Sher Ripley san rafael, CA 94903 Oet2I,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 Moshe Oron San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Stacie Strassberg SA.1'l RAFAEL, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 MoveOn .org 14 This community was designed for one story buildings. No two story structures can be allowed unless Lhe wJa.oio .p1an is .changed. Jack Wilkinson San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21. 20t4 Nicki Mullen San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct21,2014 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 . lVlichael Probst Sao Rafael, CA 94903 Oct21,2014 Zoe RoUand San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Keep Marin beautiful. Limit structure height & size to afford everyone equal opportunity to privacy and open space views . Bella Paulette Ferriter San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Susan Mines San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Clark G. Allen San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 A buj\ding of this size does not belong in a residential neighborhood . David Shapi.ro San Rafael, CA 94903 MoveOn.org 15 Oct 21, 2014 Di-an .e E •. AJlen San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Lexi cincotta San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Jay Hancher San Rafael , CA 94901 Oct 21,2014 Mike Macievich Sao Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Ann Krinltsky San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Elisabeth Claiborne San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Nadia Schafer San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21. 2014 Satya Ross San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Jessica Shay Sao Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 cynthia sapp san rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Mary Sackett San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 21, 2014 Bill Reilly San Rafael. CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 MoveOn.org 16 Denise Mitcbell San-&aJaeL GA 94903 Oct 2014 Linda Hsu San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Carol Carter Colbert San Rafael, CA 94903 _ Oct 21,2014 What a Jen San Rafael, CA 94903-3757 Oct 21, 2014 San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 in our schools, Marcia Cambiano San CA 94903 Oct 2014 Mefy San Oct 21, 2014 Diana Steinbach San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 shawn haltje SAN CA94903 Oct 21,2014 Denise Kramer San CA 94901 Oct 21, 2014 will create a demand of community services ... This will start a trend towards growing our neighborhood with multipurpose housing and destroy the of our ,",VUUllI.' RonaldSuen San CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 MoveOn.org 17 San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Robin Norris San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 THis monstrosity does not belong in our community ...... Take a look at what is around Mark Day School Homes, baseball fields, homes. It s a beautiful community and it does not need this. Stop it now. Melodie Phillips San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21. 2014 Maria B, Babka San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Christine "-""''-5''''- San Rafael, CA 94903 Oct 2014 Kristina doxon San CA 94903 Oct 21,2014 Please see my letter as well. San Oct 21, 2014 Ten::! Linda Cares San 94903 Oct 21, MoveOn.org 18 To: Stafford, Project Planner, City of San Rafael City of Rafael Design Review Board City Planning 1400 Ave. Rafael, CA 94901 Keep our Terra Linda Communi1y Residential! We are opposed to plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ square foot bUilding at 39 by the current tenant Mark Day School. building will invade privacy by allowing views homes, will block views, and now will become an industrial feeUng business building. A building of this does not belong in our residential community and original Terra Linda Plan of neighborhood schools! 5i nature To: Steve Stafford, Project Planner, City of San Rafael City of San Rafael Design Review Board City of San Rafael Planning Commission 1400 Fifth, Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 Keep our Terra Linda Community Residential! We are 0 pposed to the plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ square fa at building at 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA by the current tenant Mark Day School. The buildIng will invade privacy by allowing views into neighboring homes, wi1J block views, and the now discreet campus will become an industrial feeling business building. A building of thjs scale does not belong in our residential community and goes against the original Terra Linda Master Plan of neighborhood schoolsf Si nature Printed name Stree t address " To: Steve StaffordJ Project Planner, City of San Rafael City of San Rafael Design Review Board .~.~Saft-Rai.aeLP-~~ 1400 Fifth, Ave. San Rafael, CA 94901 Keep our Terra Linda CDmmunity Residential} We ar.e opposed to the plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ square foot building at :ig. fiellis-Dri¥~-Sa:a~CAb¥ tb:e'~&"M.tffih'Hil:t MaEk~'Scbool The building will invade privacy by allowing views into ne\ghboring homes, will block OV1ews. crmf-me l'roW mscreet caI'l'Yp'US WI1i become ern mcitlstrla1 feefmg bll-smess btttldmg. A bUilding of this scale does not belong in our residential community and goes against the original Terra Linda Master Plan of neighborhood schools! Si aturc Printed name Stre€t address ~ } I , ! ; ry r \,~. : ! Steve Stafford, Project Planner, City San Rafael City of San Design Review Board Keep our Terra Linda Community Residential! We are plan to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ square foot building at building will invade privacy by allowing views into neighboring homes, will block scale does not belong in our residential community and goes against the Linda of neighborhood schools! Printed name To: Stafford, Project Planner, City San nal.""'" of San Rafael Design of Rafael Planning Commission 1400 Fifth, San CA 94901 Keep our Terra Linda Community Residential! We are to the to construct a new multi-story, 11,000+ foot building at 39 CA by the current tenant Mark Day SchooL views into neighboring win block will become an industrial feeling business building. A not in our residential community goes against P ..... ,.; .. "', Plan of neighborhood schools! Street " From: Ms ross Sent: Friday, 24, 2014 10:15 AM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Mark Day Construction ASSO(~lal:e Planner, City of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San Rafael, 94915 > Opposition to rooosi~a construction at Mark Day School 39 Trellis CA Attn.: To Be shared with the city of Rafael Review Board and Planning Commission Dear Mr. I am writing to Inform you of my r\{"\~;Jn",n to the proposed construction at School. The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the existing discreet bullding. It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed building will: It an industrial feel In a residential community .. Invade privacy of neighbors with second views directly into their homes .. Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk by It Negatively impact values <II Conflict with the original intent of the Terra LInda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark School make improvements to their property in a way that works with the surrounding community they are a part of If the community will never what will be lost. Thank you carol ross terra linda 1 Steve Stafford From: Joan Robideaux < Sent: Friday, October 11:10 AM To: Stafford Mark School Looking at for changing the site of Mark School like overkill to me. I lived in neighborhood since 1 and it seems since Don Tim went out of location its been one thing after ........... one bigger than the We don't need a monster building right In middle of our neighborhood. You have no idea of what we put up with now. I have to schedule appointments around times when the school lets out. I have to have someone give me right of way tryl ng to back out of my driveway. I actually stopped traffic one day so a friend could leave ... " ... Please take Into consideration the people in the neighborhood and don't let them build these monsters. We are well aware of their presence ..... .,. Joan Robideaux 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: To be shared with the city of Dear Mr, Stafford, I am a resident of Terra Linda School. multi-story 11,270 square foot existing building. It will create an story homes and it may negatively lam proposed construction at Mark Schoo' 39 Trellis Drive, San Design Review Board and Plann Commission to inform you of my opposition to the oroool~ea construction at Mark Day bUilding in a residential community is three times the size of the in our residential neighborhood which is ,..,...,.,.. ... ,,,<::,,./'1 primarily of single properly values. I ask that Mark Day School make Improvements to their leased property in a surrounding community If built, the community will never regain what will that works with and respects the Thank you. Diana Steinbach San Rafael, CA 94903, 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: San Rafael, CA 94903 October 24, 2014 VIA EMAIL Mr, Steve Stafford Planning City of San 1400 FIfth Avenue San Rafael, CA 94901 Attn. : Carolyn Lenert < Thursday, October 2014 6:28 PM Steve Stafford 39 Rafael Board and Planning Commission Re: ro~)Qs.eo Development at 39 San Rafael Dear plans to replace the 3900+ building at the front of Mark Day School with a 11,000+ . ft. building. The proposed development is very much OUT OF SCALE and lacks context with existing neighbors--- and 50-ppropriate at this location. In Linda community It [5 Important suburban on. In a loss of light, views a privacy for the neighbors; and so the Dixie School District Master Plan guidelines-~-and I schools. Rafael Vision lts setting .. Mark Day School tenant referred to this source for In fact, the Vision expresses many of the same pillars of character chosen Respect} Caring, Fairness, Citizenship, Courage, and <>"-, ....... .-..... as foundational 11 lues those itlon of to the Terra in this The neighborhood deserves the same fairness and bility from the leadership of archi'tect ehdd./ Mark Day and the Dixie School District/landowner with which they would like to be treated. The City the built n Rafael has a long of considering environment across the various neighborhoods in our City. This not place •.• to an exception. Thank you your attention to this matter. 1 context and scale of time ... nor the Respectfully submitted, Carolyn Carolyn lenert 2 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Amy Fisher < > Thursday, October 23, 2014 9:20 AM Steve Stafford Subject: Opposition to Mark Day School Construction St eve Stafford Associate Planner, City of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 RE: Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael , CA To Be shared wIth the city of San Rafael Design Review Board and Planning Commission Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writ ing to inform you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School. The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the existing discreet building . It is out of scale for the neIghborhood and the designed building will : • Create an industrial feel in a residential community • Invade privacy of neighbo r s with second story views directly into their homes • Block views of the trees and h il ls for neighboring homes and all who walk by e Negatively impact property values • Conflict with the ong inal intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark Day School make improvements to the ir leased prope rty in a way that works with the surrounding community they are a part of. If built, the community will never regain what wil l be lost. Thank you Amy Fisher Probst 587 Thornwood Terrace· San Rafael, CA 94903 w : 415.448.5882 • c: 415.637.1392 • f : 415.578-2852 1 Steve Stafford From: < Sent: Monday, October 2014 11:18 AM To: Steve SUbject: Opposition to the proposed contructlon at Mark From, Kim Hancher San CA 94901 Steve Stafford Associate Planner, City of San Rafael PO Box 151560 CA94915 Re: Opposition to the oro,OOl;ed To Be shared with the city of Mr. Stafford, I am writing to inform you of my V!-I,JV""'V' at Mark Day School 39 Review Board and Planning to the proposed construction at Mark The multi-story, 11,270 square foot for a business building in a rl'l<::ln""n1 of the existing discreet building. It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the .. Create an industrial feel in a residential community .. Invade privacy of with second story views directly into their " Block views of the trees and hills neighboring homes and all who walk by 01 Negatively impact property CA School. is almost three times the size building wilt- " Conflict with the intent Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark Day they are a Thank you, Kim Hancher 1 in a way that works with the surrounding will be lost. From: HEIDI O'DOHERTY SAN RAFAEL. CA 94903 EMAIL TO: stevestafford@cityofsanrafaeLorg Associate Planner, City of San Rafael PO 151560 San CA 94915 Opposition to the proposed construction al Mark Day School To be shared with the city of San Rafael Design R~view Board and ..... ,"',,,"",.,,, Dear Mr. Stafford, CA I am writing to Inform you of my opposition to the proposed construction al Mark SchooL Their proposed structure is absolutely ridiculousl I am absolutely positive the of the students who attend this school would never stand for such a structure in their The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community ;s almost three limes the size of the existing discreet building. It is out of scale for the and the designed building will: 411 Create an industrial feel in a residential community 411 Invade prIvacy of neighbors with second story views directly Into their homes .. Block views of the trees and hlils for neighboring homes and all who walk by .. Negatively impact property values .. Conflict with the original intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of schools i ask that Mark School make improvements to their leased in a way that works with Ihe community they are a parl of. If built, the community will never what will be losi. October 20,2014 Carmen P . Irizarry San Rafael, CA 94904 . Steve Stafford, Associate Planner Community Development Department, Planning Division City of San Rafael P.O . Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 In reference to project File # CDR14-004 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA Mark Day School Dear Mr. Stafford, I would like to join my neighbors in expressing our strong opposition to the the proposed demolition of a 3,935 square-foot,· single story building for the construction of a 11,250 square-foot, multi-story building with a maximum height of 29 feet above finished grade. The prospect of this 11,270 foot, multi-story building loom'ing over a residential neighborhood with a majority of single-story homes like my own, is grossly inapprop riate . Mark Day School is located directly behind my home, its current building barely visible from my yard and home. The proposed much larger and taller building would be clearly visible from my yard, living room, dining room and master bedroom . I have serious concerns regarding the proposed building overlooking into my yard and home, with its obvious privacy issues as well as adverse impact on the quality of light and views into my yard and home. I share my neighbors concerns regarding similar adverse consequences of this proposed building on our Terra Linda neighborhood and community as a whole. . We are asking that the City of San Rafael decline to approve the building of this 11,250 square-foot, mUlti-story building in our residential community. Please share this information with the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. We very much appreciate your assistance and attention to this matter. Sincerely, Carmen P. Irizarry Steve Stafford From: Theresa Brady < Sent: Monday, 20, 2014 AM To: Steve SubJect: Re: Opposition to'the proposed construction at Mark Day Rafael, CA 39 Drive, San Apologies omitting our I accidentally deleted it before hitting Oct 20,2014, 7:41 AM, Steve Stafford wrote: Thank you for your comments, Mr. & Mrs. Brady. In order to attribute these accurately, please provide your address. Steve Steve Stafford COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Planner City San Rafael 1400 Fifth Avenue P.O. Box 151560 Rafael, CA 94915-1560 415.458.5048 (0) 415.485.3184 (f) From: Theresa Brady l1lliillJ;!; Sent: Sunday, To: Steve Stafford Subject~ Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School, 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael J CA Dear Mr. -.;t"tt.wt1 Weare to you of our opposition to the rlr,.,n(\~j;'r1 construction at Mark School. The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the discreet building. It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed building will: " Create an industrial feel in a residential community , " Invade privacy with second views directly into their homes A Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk A values 1 Steve Stafford From: Liz Chiang < Sent: Tuesday, October 2014 4:05 PM To: Stafford Mark Day School Commons & Lab Mr. Steve Stafford City San Rafael) Community Development Department 1400 Fifth San .L'-CUuvL CA 94901 Dear Mr. Stafford, We are writing to our for proposed Creativity Lab at Mark SchooL We have one child currently at school and two children who have graduated from there. project will significantly improve the overall educational for the students. As longtime residents and involved community members, we believe that this campus enhancement be a tremendous asset to the community. The Lab will open new doors students faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and spaces and Cunentiy, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by structures on its 50 old campus. We heartily support the project and know that it will help a exceptional 21st an 8th Mark School prides another. We believe that the with the We Sincerely) & Doug Chiang neighbors Commons project. 1 is based on respect for one Creativity IS • Conflict with the intent ofthe Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools We ask that Mark Day School make improvements to their leased prop,erty in a way that works with the community they are a part of Iflmilt, the community will never what will be lost, Thank you, Theresa & Mark 2 To: Conal 0 . Doherty RE: Opposition to the CA To Be Commission at Mark Day School 39 Trellis Drive, San with the city of San Rafael Review Board and Planning From: Conal 0 I Doherty Sent~ Monday, October 20,20149:04 AM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Re: Opposition to the construction at Mark Day 39 with the city of San Rafael Design Review Board Planning Commission On Mon, Oct 20, 2014 at Drive, San Rafael, To Be wrote: you for your Conal. In order to attribute your comments accurately, provide your address. Steve' Stafford COMMUNITY Planner City San 1400 Fifth O. Box 151560 Rafael, CA 94915-1560 --'--'-":..:.....:...::=:...:::..:::...:...:;::; (0) 415.485.3184 (f) From: Conal 0 ' Doherty Sent: Sunday! October To: Steve Stafford DEPARTMENT Subject: Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA To Be shared the of San Design Review Board and Planning Commission Dear Mr. <;,:t""ft""rI I am writing to Inform you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School The multi-story, 11 square foot design for a building in a resideniial community is almost three the 5i2e of the existing discreet building. It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed building will: .. an industrial feel in a residential community • Invade privacy of neighbors with second slory views directly into their homes ... Block views of the trees and hills .for neighboring homes all who walk by ... Negatively property values 1 I< Conflict with the intent Terra Master plan of neighborhood "',...FIF."."C I ask that Mark Day School make improvements to their in a way that works with the surrounding community they are a of. If built, the community will never regain what will be lost. Cheers, Conal. Cheers, 2 Steve II<:t:::~ff.t'U'ri From: Sent: To: Subject: Macievich 94903 Sent fTom my iPhone On Oct 20,2014, at 7:42 AM, Jenn Macievich < Monday, 2014 7:50 AM Steve Stafford Re: Opposition to mark school building Stafford" wrote: Thank you for your provide your address. Ms. In to your comments accurately, Steve Stafford COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT Associate Planner City 1400 Avenue P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 9491 560 415.458.5048 (0) 415.485.3184 (f) from: Jenn Maclevrch Sent: Sunday, October To: Stafford Subject: Opposition to mark day school building Dear Mr. ~'~k~~~ I am writing to 'jnfOln1 you opposition to proposed construction at Mark 1 School. 11,270 square design for a business building in a residential community is the existing building. It is out of for building will. '-"i"' ...... ..., an industrial feel a residential 'community .. Invade privacy with second story views .. views of the trees and for "_'I""~ • Negatively impact property values .. Conflict with the original intent of the Master plan of neighborhood schools Day School surrounding what will be Thank YOll, Je1U1 Macievich Sent from my iPhone improvements to thejr property they are a prut If built, the 2 a way that works wll1 never Steve From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford: on behalf of Jennifer Hale Ockner < > Monday, October 20, 2014 1:50 PM Steve Stafford to the proposed construction at Mark Day School 39 Trellis Rafael, CA I am writing to inform you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School. San Our neighborhood of Terra Linda, where we lived for 7 years since moving from San Francisco, maintains unique charm largely through excellent planning and carefully architecture. Mark Day School's proposed multi-story/ 11,270 square foot design is almost times the size of the existing discreet building. Its proportions are entirely out scale the neighborhood and the designed building will: -Create an industrial in a quaint community -Invade privacy neighbors with story views directly into their homes -Block views the trees and hills for neighboring homes and who walk by Negatively im values -Conflict with the original intent ofthe Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools that Mark Day School make improvements to their community they are a part of. If built, the community can never regain what will be lost. Thanl< you, Jennifer Ockner San CA 94903 property in a way that works with the surrounding 1 Steve ...... , .. ""', ........... From: Sent: To: SubJect: From: Ann Krinitsky Steve "fott",,, .. Associate City of San PO Box 151560 San CA 94915 Ann Krinitsky Monday, October 20, 2014 Steve Stafford Mark Day School proposed construction Re: Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School 39 Trellis San Rafael, CA To Be shared with the city of San Rafael Review Board and Planning Commission Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to infonn you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark School. The multi-story, 11 square foot for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the discreet It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed will: .. Create an industrial feel in a residential community e Invade of neighbors with second views into their homes .. Block views oftile trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk .. impact property values .. Conflict with the original intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask t11at Mark Day School make .m~\Yf\'lpm a part of. Ifbuilt, the community will never Thank you, Ann Krinilsky to their leased property in a wily that works with the surrounding community they are what will be 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Satya Ross < Sunday, October 19, 2014 7:07 PM Steve Stafford Subject: Fwd: Opposition to Mark Day School Construction Sent from my iPhone Begin forwarded message: From: Terra Linda Cares < Date: October 19 ,2014 at 1 :56:41 PM PDT To: " < Subject: Opposition to Mark Day School Construction Reply-To: Terra Linda Cares < From: Satya Ross Re . Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael. CA To Be shared with the city of San Rafael Design Review Board and Planning Commission Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to inform you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day SChool . The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business bui lding in a residential community is almost three times the size of the existing discreefbuilding . It is out of scale for the ne ighborhood and the designed building wilL • Create an industrial feel in a residential community • Invade privacy of neighbors with second story views directly Into their homes • Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk by o Negat ively impact property values .. Conflict with the original intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark Day School make improvements to their leased property in a way that works with the surrounding communIty they are a part of . If built, the community will never regain what Will be lost. Thank you 1 Steve Stafford From: Matthew Mullen < Sent: Sunday, October 20146:58 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: 'Mark's Day School Construction plans Dear Mr. Stafford, As a resident of Terra Linda, I am very much against the proposed design of the Mark Day School addition. Seeing the . of the building I couldn't believe it I thought it was a typo when I read it would be 11,000 sq. ft. A building this size does not fit with the current feel of our neighborhood. It is too big, too close to the street My only . that Mark Day School wants everyone driving by to see their school. There has to be some compromise. needs to scaled down or moved back. story polls that went up this week show how it towers over the neighboring HOUSES. Many neighbors will have their privacy invaded. Personally, my view of the hills and sun trees will be damaged forever. This could not be the intent of our neighborhood zoning laws. I am willing to work with MDS, but they don't seem to have considered the neighbors in putting forward this inappropriate design. you could share my comments with the design review board and planning con1mission would be appreciated. anks and regards, Matthew Mullen, San Rafael, CA i Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Steve Stafford Associate of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915 lee B FitzGerald < Sunday, October 19, 20144:15 PM Steve Mark Re: to the construction at Mark School 39 Trellis San CA To Be shared with the city of San Rafael Review Board and Planning Commission Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to infonn you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark School. Please share my remarks with the Design Review Board, as I am unable to attend the November The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the discreet building. It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the building will: • Create an industrial feel ill a residential .. Invade privacy ofneigbbors with second story views into their homes .. Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk by .. impact propclty values .. Conflict with the original intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark School make improvements to their leased property in a way that works with the surrounding they are a part of. Ifbuilt, the community will never regain what will be lost. Specifically I feel that the 2 story building as is not attractive, appears to be too massive, and it does not fit in with the <;;}l.l,"LUJl.!O residential architecture. Unlike the gym building which blends in nicely, tile of the new building appears completely unrelated to the existing structures. The elements, in add a very hard, heavy and industrial look to the facade. It appears that the shows the new building will move much closer to tbe side walk in front, resulting in the elimination of the existing mature trees. I strongly this element of the plan, as it will take for any new trees to reach maturity to help to mitigate the planned structure. Sincerely, Lee Homeowner at for 26 years San Califomia 94903 October 19,2014 1 Steve Stafford From: Mary < Sent: Sunday, October 2014 2:37 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject~ Opposition to Mark Day School Construction Mr. Please with the city of San Rafael Review Board and Commission I am writing to inform you of my opPosition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School. The multi-story, 11 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is oul of scale for the neighborhood. The current design creates a commercial feeling in the middle of a quiet residential neighborhood. Additionally the current Mark Day design Conflicts with the original Intent of the Terra Linda Master of neighborhood schools. Please consider the neighborhood and insist that Mark School make nlT\\lpnnpn." to their leased h,."""",nJ in a way that works with the community. I look forward tq Bering from you. 1 Steve Stafford From: Regan Nadelberg < Sent: October 19, 2014 2:28 PM To: Steve Stafford SubJect: Opposition to proposed construction at Mark School 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael CA To Be shared with the City of San Rafael Design Review Board and Planning Commissoin From: Nadelberg CA 94903 Steve Stafford Associate Planner, of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San CA 94915 Dear Mr. '-'t<:>H-r."";- I am writing to inform you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School. The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the existing discreet building It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed building WIll: 8 Create an feel in a community 8 Invade privacy of neighbors with second story views directly into homes .. Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk by G Negatively impact property values G Conflict with the orig~nal intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark Day School Improvements to their leased property in a way that works with commutJity they are a part of. If bUilt, the community will never what will be Thank Nadelberg 1 surrounding Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, 'Joshua Nadelberg < Wednesday, October 22, 2014 8:24 PM Steve Stafford Re : Opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day School 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA To Be shared with the city of San Rafael Design Review Board and Planning Commission I am writing to infonn you of my opposition to the proposed construction at Mark Day SchooL The multi-story, 11,270 square foot design for a business building in a residential community is almost three times the size of the existing discreet building. It is out of scale for the neighborhood and the designed building will: • Create an industrial feel in a residential community • Invade privacy of neighbors with second story views directly into their homes co Block views of the trees and hills for neighboring homes and all who walk by .. Negatively impact property values • Conflict with the original intent of the Terra Linda Master plan of neighborhood schools I ask that Mark Day School make improvements to their leased property in a way that works with the surrounding community they are a part of. If built, the community will never regain what will be lost. Josh Nadelberg San Rafael CA 94903 Sent from my iPbone 1 Steve Stafford = From: Me < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 4:18 PM To: Steve Stafford Cc: superintendent@dixieschooldistrict.org; terralindacares@yahoo.com RE: our community a neighborhood! G Mr. The and for Mark Day School Construction this works. I do, here, grant you perm to use this and the previous email -below -to your attention rding above stated : Renderings and r Mark Day School Construction, to be used. in a review by the City Design Review Board and the Plan'ning m only.' ' that Linda is ng al the me i in the r, and the community is no longer as it used to be. Therefo this particular project would itely 1m the whole community, as I have previously stated on my fi email: Changes the community surroundings, OUf Community a Neighborhood!!!! 1 'Deval our property values More influx more peo moving j the area More influx of children into our already full schodls, they are barely handling it right now More crime, as if we don't have enough robberies r matters occurring already there enough personnel in our Police rtment as it won't mean more money to the city, it would mean more work and so more people ble all around. Th I wish for you and the City Design Review Board and the Planning Comm to into consideration the impact that it would be causing city of San Rafael overalJ j and review th project by caring for its and future children, for the city's environment, and for the safety of a!1. Marcia Cambiano San Rafael} CA 94903 1 see you & believe in you ... Tile infofm8/ion con{alnt,d in Ihis a·mall is oonfidentialand/or proprietary 10 Marcia Camb/aM only, The infonna(ion transmilled herewith is illiended only for ilSe by Ih" individual or enfity fo 'liNch Ii is. addressed. if the reader of Ihls message is not Ihe intended reciplenl, you are hereby notified thaI any reView, retransmilision, dissemlnallon, distribution, copying oro/her use of, or laking of any eelion in relfance upon Ihis InformaUon Is strictly prohibited. If you have received Ihls- corpm!JnicaliOl! in errer, please conlact {he sender and delele the material from your computer -our/your FROM (O\'~N{,9 I/we, the under signed, wIsh to express to the City of San Rafael, Tne Dixie School DIstrict, Mark Day School and all other appropriate community of interest, that I(we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. (/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Mark Schoo! would be contrary to the essential'character of the existing neighborhood as orIginally planned and established Over flfLy years ago; that being a neighborhood consisting of predominately single story residential constructions with a local community school which was also a low profile single story Additional Comments: Signed: h\,R~~M~ FROM I/we, the under signed, wishio express to the City of San Rafael, The Dixie School DIstrict, Mark Day School and all other appropriate community of Interest, that It we oppose the currently proposed two building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. I/we believe the construction of any two story buHding on the campus of Mark Day School would be contrary to the character of the neighborhood as originally planned ana estabHshed over fifty years ago; that being a neighborhood of predominately single story constructions with a local community schoo! which was also a low profile single story AdditIonal Comments: Signed: I ~' FROM I/we the under wish to express to the City of San Rafael, The Dixie School Mark School and all other community parties of Interest that I{we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. l/we believe the .construction of any two story building on the campus in question would be to the essential character of the as originally and estab!ish~d over fifty years ago. That a neighborhood consisting of predominately single$tory residential constructions with a local community school which was also a low profile story design. S'""'llM~\~:{J\JcT comments: ""'. f' i"'~ :..;_7'\", ,;. fRO~I:[:Ia'!le{s): ., v I ~v ...... ~J~" __ _ , I/we, the under signed, wish to express to the City of San Rafael, The Dixie SchOol Mark Day School and all other appropriate community parties of interest, that I/we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Dr,ive. I/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Mark Day School would be contrary to the essential character of the neighborhood as originally planned and established over fifty years ago; that being a consisting of predominately single story residential constructions with a local community school which was ~.: a::'# ~~or.Y des~gn. / 0 ~itlonalcom~~~~~cru~~~~ CV0L~~~~~ ) Signed: OJ-+-'R~ (F FROM Name{s): I I r t ..::.., I ~.. '=-If' \,."" I ( \, , --" Address: -= I/we, the under w"lsh to express to of San Rafael, The DIxie School District, Mark Day School and all other appropriate communIty of that I/we oppose-thE! currently proposed two story building on the schoo~ property located at 39 Drive. I/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Marl~ Day School WOuld" be contrary to the essential character of the existing neighborhood as orIginally planned and established over flfty years ago; that being a ne'tghborhood consisting of predominately single story residential constructions with a local community schoal which was also a low profile single story Additional Comments: Signed: ~o~ FROM Name(s): ,._"..,_.-, W' ~"'I\F-""'lt-....' .... '''''''''\'"\.\''''- Atldre~; • , --~ -, $ !:"~!_"""_" _____________ _ I/we) the under signed, wish to express to the City of San The Dixie School District, Mark Day .school and all other appropriate commonity'partles of that I/we oppose the currently proposed t~o story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive, I/we believe the construction of any two story bullding on the ·campos of Mark Day ~chool would contrary to the essential character ohhe existing neignborhood as or\ginally planned and over fifty years agQ; that being a neIghborhood of story residential constructions with a profile single story Additional Comments: ~'"" Q~ ~~1Je.f!~oJli1n~ -; , I , j FROM I/we the under signed wish to express to the City of San Dixie School District, Ma~k Day School and all other appropriate community of interest that !/we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. t/we believe the cortstruction of any two story bulldlng on the campus in question wDutd be contrary to the essential character of the existing neighborhood as originally planned and established-over fifty years ago. That being a neighbornood consIsting of predominately single story residential constructions with a local community school which was also a low profile single story .S""p?,· i {' T FROM Address: _J-1---.l..L::::::.4.....,.!.=='-_~;L;l~ _________ ",." .. ~ I{we the under'slgned wish to express to the City of San Rafael, The Dixie School District, Mark Day School and all other 'appropriate community of interest that I/we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property loc.ated at 39 Trellis Drive. believe the construction of any two story building On the campus in question WOlJ Id be contra to the essential character of the neighborhood as originally pia nne nd~S bUshed J er fift years ago. That being a neighborhood of pr omina tely single sfory resi ntial Co/lsyuctions with a local community s I which as aIS~IOW pr file slngl' slop Signed; <:: e q ~;:;: FROM l/we, the under wish to express to the City of San Rafael, The DIxie School District, Mark Day School and all other appropriate community of Interest, that I/we oppose the currently twcrstory building 011 the schoo! property located at 39 Trellis Drive. J/we believe the of any two story bUilding on the campus of Mark Day School wcruld to the essential character of toe nelghbor!:lood as originally planned over fifty years ago; that being a neighborhood consIsting of predom, local communIty school which was story design. Additlon~1 t' ',I' " IOu I e(~ S 'M'-J2..-J~ i VlLh CI r h ()" d,) ''j-I--<--.;..,., /' ~ Slglled: .~..# )%J~ 0..-1/ a'ff..e a: .-/,1) / Jobn A. Rauschkolb Stepbanie Lucich San Rafael~ CA 94903-3326 October 2014 Steve Stafford, Associate Planner Community Development Department, Planning Division of Rafael P.O. Box 151560 San Rafael) CA Reference Project: San Rafael (Mark Day School); Dear Steve) Thank you for your time and assistance on Tuesda¥1 September 30, regarding the matter of replacement construction from a foot buildlng to a new 11,270 foot} multi- story administration/library building at Trellis Drive (Mark Day School), We continue to oppose proposed building as height wI!! be an obstruction to the neighborhood views of the nearby hills as well as an aesthetic abomination In the middle of a predomi~ately 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 backyard of our home 'completely be open to view from their second story, but due to the configuration of our home l there will be clear views both our living and dining rooms through our homel s two; large, picture windows. This also exists for other neighbors' homes. We want to our and our neighborsl distaln the construction of a multi-story office building In the proximity of our Terra linda neighborhood. two-story In a primarily home division Is totally inappropriate. As homeowners, we implore Into our neighborhood. City of San Rafael NOT to approve this mu Iti-story construction Please note the additional telephone number and email for Stephanie lucich. ~aUSChkO~~~ ',X~ Stephanie luJh Nlchole and Matthew Mullen {48 Trellis Drive} ~'r::;-#" . ~ .... --'-~"': I/we, the under wish lo express to the City of San The Dixie School District, Mark School and ali other appropriate community of that I/we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. I/we believe the construction of any two story bUilding'on the campus of Mark Day School would be 'contrary to the essential character of the existing neighborhood as originally planned and established over fifty years ago; that being a . neighborhood of predominately single story residentIal constructions with a local community school which was also a low profile Additional Commenls: Signed: Ilwe, the under signed, wish to express to the City San Rafael, The Dixie School District, Mark Day School and all other appropriate community of interest, that I/we oppose the curre:ntly proposed two story building on the school located at 39 Trellis Drive. I/we believe the Gonstrudion of any two story building on the campus of Marl< Day School would be contrary to the essential character of the existing neighborhood as originally planned and established over fifty years ago; that being a neIghborhood consisting of predominately story resldenti·al constructions w'lth a local community school which was also a low profile story Additional COmments: Address: ___ the under wish to express to the City of San Rafael, The Dixie School District, Marl< Day School and all othe~ appropriate community parties of that I/we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. I/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Mark Day School w.oulcl be contrary to the essential character of the neighborhood as originally planned and estabBshed over neighborhood consisting of predominately story local community school which was·also a row profi·'e Additional Comments: . Signed: constructions with a story design. I/we, the under wish to express to the City of San Rafael, The Dixie School District, Mark Day School and all other appropriate community of int~rest) that I/we oppose the currently proposed two story building on the school property at 39 Trellis Drive. I/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Mark Day School would be contrary to the essential character of the existing neighborhood as originally plann·ed and established over fifty years ago; that a neighborhood consisting of predominately single story residential COl)structions with a local community school which was also a low profile single story Additional Comments: Signed: I/we, the under signed, wish to District, Mark Day School and all other community parties of interest, that l/we oppose the currently two story building on the school property located at. 39 Trellis Drive. I/wa believe the construction'of any two story building on the campus of Mark Day School would be contrary to'the essential character of the existing neighborhood as originally planned and established over fifty years ago; that being a neighborhood of predominatelv single story residential constructions with a local community school which was also a low profile single story' design. Addiliollal comments: FROM Name!,): ---1:.-:..LL..!..'\....:=::: ••••••• ~~~'-.:=--..:...:::=--'~_::.......... ____ _ I/we,the' under signed, wish to express to the City of SaM Rafael, The Dixie School Mark School and all other appropriate community parties of interest, that oppose the currently proposed two story the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive. l/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Mark Day School would be contrary to the essential character of the ""I,oti.,,{'y neighborhood as originally planned and established over fifty years ago; that being 1:1 neighborhood consisting of predominately single story residential constructions with 1:1 local community school which was also a low profile story Additional Comments: /,/ -') ~ Slgll~d: I, I i I/we, the Dixie School District, Mark Day School Clnd all other appropriate community of interest, that 1/we the currently proposed two story building on the school property located at 39 Trellis Drive .. I/we believe the construction of any two story building on the campus of Mark Day School would be contrary to the essential character of the existing neighborhood as originally planned and established over fifty years ago; that a neighborhood consisting of predominately single story resldentla! constructions with a local community school which was also a low profile single story design. Additional Comments: Signed: Steve S.tafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. rd, ! would to express My husband and I property improvement for the < 27, 2014 9:47 PM Dana Monday, Stafford for Mark Day School Project Learning Commons and lab project at Mark Day children at and we the will a wonderful, old camp which we loved and appreciated. The new learning Commons and lab will an asset San Rafael community improving our children's education. Creativity Lab will the first lab for a K-8 school in Marin County, will enable faculty to teach in more flexible and enable more collaboration and project-based learning, 21st century skills that will important both in education in the workplace. The will provide learn for all our kindergarten through 8th We have members Mark Day School community for 12 years, we, as a have always ea deeply relationship with our neighbors and h intention ng trust and respect. The project was designed to be consistent in mass with the existing campus as well as ually as comfortable for a 6 old as for a 13 year old. I that and of the Learning Commons Creativity Lab is consistent with our goal of keeping in trust neighbors. I you to support the Respectfully, Dana W. Oliver n Rafael, 1 Steve Stafford From: Dixon < Sent: Monday, October 27, 2014 10:24 PM . To: Steve Stafford Mark School Project Mr. Stafford, I am writing to express my enthusiastic support the proposed rning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. This is my son's ninth atthe school. Over the years, we've experienced how Mark School is constrained by structures on its over 50 old campus, existing library is small and is only able to serve half the student body. project will help create a ing for all from Kindergarten through Grade. Asa residentl I truly believe this campus enhancementwill ilding is warm and welcoming. design of the nearest neighbors, The increase enrollment nor proposed building is set back are mature trees a not limit light or invade As a parent at Mark Day School a San Rafael residentfor 9 years, I watched school an inclusive neighbor. The school has and beyond to accommodate neighborhood concerns. Throughout this design process l the took many to maintain what it heard from neighbors is to neighborhood--including maintaining space l not ng a parking spot on campus, not school's footprint or enrollment, and ing open access to the field, basketball the nds. I believe it is reasonable to the schoo! to keep up with learning standards by making these improvements. A that cannot growl cannotthrive. I ask for your support of project. SincerelYI Gig1 Dixon San Rafael, CA 94901 1 Steve From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Wendy < Monday, October 27, 2014 10:27 PM Stafford for Mark School We are writing to e)(press our support Mark Learning Commons and Creativity As San Rafael for over a we see that these campus enhancements will be a asset to the community. our two children attend Mark Day The school has a history in San Rafael. It was first established in 1980 in Lucas Valley neighborhood families who were members the Church of the Redeemer in the Glenwood neighborhood. Today, 43 percent Mark Day School students are from San Rafael and it is an employer of many Rafael Wendy included. Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new for students and teachers, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and This project will help create a 21st century tearning for all students- from kindergarteners through 8th ""''''','''''''r~ Mark Day School prides on having a positive relationship with neighbors that is based on another. We believe that design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in with relationship. Two Terra Linda schools-Terra linda High School and St. isabella's-have buildings are two stories high or are of equivalent on their We respectfully ask you and the Design Review Board members to support this project. Sincerely, Wendy and Marc San CA 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Sydney Ling < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:23 AM su peri ntendent@dixieschooldistrict.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 50 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 ofthe 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 a nothe r. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Sydney Ling San Rafael, CA 94901 1 San Rafael, CA 94901 2 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Daniella Tress < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 1:17 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My two children 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 of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Daniella and Andy Tress San Rafael, CA 94901 1 Steve Stafford From: Mark Hadfield < Sent: Tuesday, 28, 20144:21 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Learning Commons and Creativity lab Project. -Mark Day School Dear Mr. My chHd is a student at the Mark Day school and II am writing to express my support for Learning Commons CrE~ativity As a San Rafael community. that campus enhancement will a tremendous asset to The Mark Day School planning board has done a thorough job in eva!uating the requirements of current future body, and we a this proposed plan is importantfortheir plan. Additonally, ce the proposed height and of II within city ord gUidelines) are quite some distance from the closest neighbors, we city planning board should be supportive of the as plann . I urge you to support the project. Mark Hadfield 47 Main San Rafael CA 94901 HelioMD 415-798-9768 ~1:'-:L~~:':":':':===:;:':':":' \ Priority Follow us on Twitter to World's'Best Doctors 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: , Mr. Stafford J Melissa Hereford <melissa.hereford@gmaiLcom> Monday, October 27, 2014 6:51 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School As residents of San Rafael and a Mark Day School family, we are writing to proposed Learning Commons and Creativity at Mark Day School. our support for We believe that the new building will a much needed update to the existing structures of school , will help our children tearn well into the future! Mark Day School prIdes on having a relationship with neighbors that is based on for one another.l believethatthe design and purpose the ing Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with relationship. 1 urge you to e Sincerely, Melissa & Alan 11 Bayo Way n,l110'-'L CA 94901 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Mark McKechnie <mark@mckfamily.com> Monday, October 27, 2014 6:47 PM Steve Stafford . Please Support the Mark Day School Expansion Proposal I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My child is a student atthe school and this project will significantly improve Grant's ov~rall 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 21 st century [earning 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 ofthe Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship . I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Mark McKec hni e 1 MARK DAY SCI-IOO October 2:014 Deal" Mr. Stafford or Dr. Lohwasser, We are writing to express our Mark Day School. Our children are their experience. Lab at will significantly improve that this en will be a tremendous asset to the community. Learning Commons and Lab will new doors students and allowing to utiHze m0re modern and flex.ible spaces too15~ Right now/ Mark Day School is somewhat by structures on old project will create a learning experience for students-Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day one another. I and purpose with this relationship. I urge you to support ;eLl I Nilou Nadershahi Nader Nadershahi 39 Trellis Drive. San markdayscnool.org CA 94903 • (415) 472-8000 with its that is the Learning Commons and project. ~ MARK DAY SCI·-IQOl Dear Mr. Stafford, As a parent of two children who attend Mark Day School and as residents of San Rafael for the past ten years, we are writing in support of the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. This project will significantly improve the overall educational experience at Mark Day. And as San Rafael residents, we believe that this enhancement to our campus will serve as a resource to the surrounding community. The Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will allow students and facultyto work with a more modern and flexible space and tools, opening up opportunities for discovery and learning currently unavailable. It will give children hands-on experience to conceive of projects and bring them to fruition using modern tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This project w i ll help create a 21.5t century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a positive relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another . The thoughtful planning behind this project is conceived in a way to minimize disruption to the community, and to take place on an efficient timeline. We believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons an d Creativ ity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. We urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Lisa Savage and Ethan Schwartz San Rafael, CA 94903 39 Trellis Drive. Sail Rafael. CA 94903' (415) 472 -8000 ma rkd aysc hoo l.org Steve Stafford From: Tory Harter < Sent: 2:26 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: support for Mark Day School's Learning Commons and Creativity Lab Dear Stafford - I am writing you as a a of two Mark Day students, a nurse who to and greatly appreciates the diversity of San RafaeL I wholeheartedly support Mark Day's School proposed Leaming Commons Lab and it will benefit not only the itself, but Rafael as a whole. Mark Day School has a commitment to a way that creates global "',.,.<..'-', .... ..., impact on a global and local level. the school is to with neighbors, minimizing the impact new 11 square building will have on neighbors and the neighborhood, as well as doing so a sustainable and ecologically conscious manner. to this, it is important to base our infomlation on facts and not Change often fear but that thinking will not move San Rafael or our school forward. The 50 old campus at Mark Day School some change and how exciting to do so in a way that sustainability and encourage the thinking tllat one day our global and I want to that this will NOT V,""'-HF,'"' enrollment, parking or but it will faculty, community an opportunity to see what I urge you to support the project. All best, Victoria Rafael, 94901 1 Dear Mr lohwasser, I am mother of a student at Mark School and a Linda I have recently the and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. plan to build a Learni Commons This school been great in way for our son many children from our neighborhood who have been there. However, it seems to be the right time to make some major improvements on the The school community improvised very well with the as it is but it dearly this new to accommodate students and faculty of this time. Many of rooms and offices are improve everyones ronment. by and a more organized and would learning a Linda neighbor to the I feel that improvements in community structures (both public and are necessary and beneficial to all. I understand and with certain building constraints <height restrictions) for the homes here but when it comes to community I think its to a few ng architectural structures that pop on horizon. We all grumbled when our neighbors have improved their properties or when city has had to renovate structures but after its done we are usually very happy with I hope this project is supported campus of Mark Day School! Sincerely, ina Wintersteen San to one day see beautjful new addition to the Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. Stafford, We live the to Mark Day and Phil and Robbie Gutierrez < Monday, 2014 11:53 AM Steve Stafford Mark Day School Supporter School District, our two children attend Day The construction us to write this letter to Mark School collaborative, and dealings with ,,"u.vv~ plans on improving its facilities in order to provide better teaching and learning environments for our school community. The school has no intention of invading neighors ' privacy or constructing an does not fit within the context of the neighhorhood. to us. school has planned is to educate Why people want to put on Mark Day School family or alumni, you'll same of to impact on the world and more meaningfuL We you to support the project. It strengthens a school and inspires kids to learn and to do good. Sincerely, Robbie and Phil 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Dear Mr. Stafford, Steve W < Monday, October 27, 2014 11:46 PM Steve Stafford Mark Commons and lab Project As long time San Rafael and supporters of our community, we are writing to express our support for Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. Our children are students at the school and this will ntly improve overall educational proposed project will modernize the 50 old campus and help a century learning We believe this campus will a tremendous asset to our community. Mark Day School believe that the Regards, Steve and Lori Wong San Rafael, CA 94901 on and purpose of project. a relationship with its neighbors that is on r"'''',",''''-T Lea Commons and Creativity Lab is in 1 relationship. We Steve Stafford From: Lisa Parker < Sent: Monday, 27, 2014 2:50 PM To: Steve Stafford Msg from Lisa re: Support of Mark Day School Learning Commons Dear Mr. Stafford, Thanks for your time on this. You are probably from many folks right now about the Mark Day School project and we, too, are parents writing to SUPPORT the project. This will benefit my children and numerous others. importantly, adds great value to a campus that Is ultimately owned by the town of San Rafaell The Mark Day School faculty and staff has been really open to suggestions and feedback from neighbors and throughout the entire development of this plan, and it came as a there is suddenly criticism. Mark Day School is a community that really wants to have with its neighbors and with San Rafael and I the new learning Commons and Creativity Lab will not negatively impact immediate neighbors or those located farther from the school, either. Thanks for your time in reading our letter and in considering this project from all viewpoints. Best Lisa David Parker San Rafael residents and Mark Day School parents 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Sirs: Monday, October 20142:52 PM Steve Stafford; superintendent@dixieschooldistrict.org Learning Commons and lab at Mark School I am writing to express my support pro'posed learning Commons and son is a student at school will significantly i his overall will allow him to more flexible tools. Right now, Mark Day is somewhat by the structures on its year old campus. is project will help create a 21st century learning -from Kindergarten through 81h As a th is campus will a assettothecommunity. As project will not nrr ...... c:'" en rollment and as a result I can see no reason why any could to these improvements. I have been both a Terra Linda resident and a parent at Mark Day for:1.3 During that time, I have watched the bend over backwards to address and accommodate neighborhood concerns. I believe it is reasonable to allow the school to keep up with learning standards by making campus improvements. A school that cannot grow, cannot thrive. you to su pport the project. Sincerely, . Anne kiemiec. Lucas Park San Rafael, CA Anne Jakiemiec Senior Account Executive Northgate ( PARTNER ential G au TRANSFORMING HR & BEN is committed to providing the safest means possible for you to confidential information Using the link below, your information will be transmitted a secure server to our We ask that ALL personally identifiable information (including: Social Numbers, Bank Account Inf0n11ation, Medical Deductions etc.) be sent as an attached (ExcellWordJPDF) the link below. 1 Stafford From: Sent: To: SUbject: Mr. Evelyn Paniagua < Steve Stafford Mark Day Project 28, 2014 1:24 PM I am writing to my the proposed Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark School. My child is a student at the school and project will significantly improve her overall educational experience. As a San Rafael resident, I also believe thatthis campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Commons and Creativity b will open new doors for and facultyl allowing to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat by structures on year old campus. This project wIll help create a century learning for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is on respect for one another. I believe the and purpose ofthe Commons and Creativity b is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Evelyn Paniagua San Rafael J Ca J-r_,-J ~1'~ ~S~ SfJU11a4. ~~Sttlh.t 359 ail ~ 1:. ~. SIII.U I ~(34, 94949 ~: 415-lf3-3791 &to 20 ?1u: 415-113 -60ft 1 tv1ARK DAY S ~OOL Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to my support the Learning Commons Day School. All four of my younger siblings or are attending school I have seen the tremendous growth they have experienced at Mark Day. As our society progress with technology improvements, schools like Mark are providing opportunities for students to learn this field. Mark is a school that is a member ofthls city. As a San Rafael resident and educatorl I that this campus enhancement will a tremendous asset to the community. Learning Commons Creativity will open new doors nts and faculty, allowing to utilize more and flexible tools. Right now, Mark School is somewhat constrained by the structures on 50 year old campus. This project will help create a century learning experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th Mark School prides on a relationship with that is on one another. I have witnessed as administrators from the school have phoned neighbors when concerns are raised and truly believe they are doing all they can to accommodate the needs of neighbors <;lnd the environment. I believe that the design and of Learning Creativity is in keeping with this relationship. I you to support the project. Warmly, Karla 9 Trellis Drive, San RMael, CA 94903 • (415) 472-8000 HlYkdayschool.org Steve Stafford From: Sent: Monday, 2014 3:50 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Support for Mark Day School Mr. StaffordJ I am writing to my for rnlng Commons Creativity at Mark Day School. I have two children at the schoo! and we are really excited about project and how it will improve the educational experience Mark D School. I thinkthe addition will make the school even more an asset the communitythan it already Learning Commons and will open new for allowing to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and tools, Right nowt Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. will help create a century learning for students from Kindergarten through 8th Mark Day School itself on having a ip with . neighbors that is on another. I believe that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons Creativity relationship. I urge you to support the project. SincerelYI San Rafael, 1 one is in keeping with Steve Stafford From: Aparna Budhraja < Sent: Monday, Oc.tober 2014 5:16 PM To: Stafford your Support Mr. I am writing to express my for the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark School. My child Navika is a student at the school and this project will significantly improve her overall educational experience. As a San Rafael resident} I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to community. Commons and Lab will open new doors for faculty! allowing them to more modern and flexible and tools. Right now) Mark Day School Is somewhat constrained by the structures on Its 50 year old campus. is project will help create a 21st century learning experience for all -from through 8th G Mark prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that Is on for one another. I that the design and pu of Learning Commons and Creativity Lab Is in keeping with this relatIonship. I urge you to support the project. I hope you wlll hands with us in this Aparna & VK Budhraja -Aparna- Thank you for your time 1 support. Steve Stafford From: Sent: October 2014 2:43 PM To: Mr. Stafford, I am writing to express my enthusiasm and support for the proposed Commons and Creativity at Mark Day School. Our family been part the Mark Day School community for eighteen years. My husband Patrick and I have two alumni children who first enrolled kindergarten; one is now a freshman in college and one is a recentcollege graduate. I am a past of Mark School and am currently employed as the Director of Admissions. We have San Rafael residents for over twenty years, first the Dominican neighborhood, and for the last twelve in Lucas Valley. Patrick I have voted for every school bond measure in Marin, even though our never attended public schools. We it is our responsibility to support education for future We will for C on November 4. We supported Dam building project in the '90s when we were neighbors on Grand Avenue we believed then and believe now that education is most important element in developing good in a strong society. We we are obligated do whatever we can to provide great learning environments for the children and young adults in our community. We believe that proposed Learning Commons and Creativity at Mark Day School will allow current and future Mark Day School students to become better collaborators and systems thinkers; it will allow creativity and problem-solving to go hand in hand as students imagine ways in which they can have a beneficial impact on their fu'ture world, It will aHow them to hone their communication skills, though traditionalliteracies I reading and writing, and also through media literacy, which increasingly affects the way we all see, interpret and influence the wor[d. 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 practices to deliver program Our 50-year old campus is in need of updating to provide modern and spaces and tools to allow us employ that pedagogy and our 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 for the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab are in keeping with feel of the neighborhood; no variance is proposed ht or encroachment. The had in mind the mission and values of the school in designing a sustainable, flexible, durable learning environment. I urge you to approve the plans. Sincerely, Wendy Broderick 1 Steve Stafford From: Johanna La Fleur < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 PM To: Stafford In Support of Mark Day School ",,,,,",,,,>n,. project! Mr. Stafford, I am writing eXIJre:ss my heart support for the proposed Commons school and this Day LJVHVVft. and Antonia are students at a San , ...... "'-'.U"'L I believe this campus The and Creativity will open new for and faculty, allowing to and tools. now, Mark Day School is constrained by structures on its 50 year old This will create a century for students -Kindergarten thIOugh Grade. Mark Day prides itself on having a with that is on one another. I that the design purpose of the Learning Commons Cr~ativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. r urge to support project. Sincerely, Johanna Leestma La 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: By the way, Steve, Johanna La Fleur Wednesday, October 29, Steve Stafford In Support of Mark Day School project In addition to supporting the proposed improvements to Mark Day School campus, our family resides in San Rafael. We Johanna leestma La Fleur 1 From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mr. Planner 1400 5TH PO Box San r Mr. We are writing to as both David Rae Parker October Steve Stafford Lisa Parker; 'David Parker' Support of Mark Day learing Commons Lab and Lisa Parker n 949 0 :1 Rafae! residents and as parents two children at Mark Day As you are aware/ Mark Day School wishes to enhance its educational and offerings with the building of a Ing Commons Creativity . It will open new doors students facultYI allowing to util more modern flexible ces and tools. Right now1 Mark D School is somewhat constrained by the' old campus. This project will help create a century for all th 8th Gra is facility will Iy benefit our children come. Equally as importantlYI as a San tremendous asset to the community. of Mark Day School in rs to that campus en ncement will a I think it is fair to say that Mark Day prides on having a positive relationship with its hbors Ilyand aged them on this project more specifically. Many have iflcant support and as late some voiced concerns. All are to their It is i to note the design and purpose Learning Commons and Creativity Lab adopted the input of the' community and is in with re the school to rna with its neighbors specifically and the communtty of Rafael more generally. urge you to the 1 David and Lisa Parker 2 Steve Stafford From: dorothy Friedlander < Sent: Tuesday, October 2014 6:00 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Mark Day School St.Marks will destroy the neighborhood feel of this residential community. This huge school invite of traffic and noise. What is being proposed is out of place and out of synch in community. 1 Steve Stafford Froml Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford- Kerreen Brandt < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 5:32 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day Proposed Project-opposition I have lived at in Terra Linda fbI' 22 years. I 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 horrified at the size . It simply has no place in a residential neighborhoodl Beyond the fact that it will negatively affect my property values, conflict with existing design plans in the area and block views, it will create an industrial feel in a neighborhood that is mostly small single family homes. Yes, Kaiser is there-but it is further up the hill and they are a necessary addition to the neighborhood. Yes, St. Isabella's is there-but it is not a massive buildi ng densely clustered with others Yes, Vallecito's is there-but it is a public 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. Please share my comments 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 Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Christ ine Salesky < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 6:29 PM Steve Stafford letter in support of the proposed learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. I have been a parent at Mark Day School for 13 years and a resident of San Rafael for 22 years. My youngest child is currently a student at the school and I strongly believe that this project will not only significantly improve his overall educational experience but also those of incoming Mark Day School students for years to come . 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 . Our school is on a 50 year old campus. This project will help create a 21" century learning experience for all students -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 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, Christine Salesky San Rafael, CA 94901 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, Howard Cummings < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 7:42 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School Learning Commons and Creativity Lab My name is Tracy Caton Cummings and I am both an educator at Mark Day School and a parent of a seventh grader there as well. My husband and I want to express our support of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab that the school envisions to enhance the educational experience for its students. ' Our family has lived in the Terra Linda community of San Rafael since 2005 and we enjoy many of the events and services that the community has to offer its residents. We are members of the Terra Linda Community Garden and have also contributed our time to the Canal Alliance of San Rafael. We strongly believe that community involvement and input are critical and have both short and long term benefits. Mark Day School has a longstanding presence in the community, and like any other school, must have its facilities upgraded over time in order to keep pace. Supporting education at all levels benefits everyone, now and looking towards the future. The new Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will be a tremendous asset to the community. We understand that. respect among neighbors is critical in any community. Mark Day School has taken this into account when designing an aesthetically pleasing addition to a school that has, provided so much to the community. We urge you to support the project. Sincerely Yours, Tracy Caton Cummings, parent and Spanish teacher at Mark Day School Howard Cummings, parent at Mark Day San Rafael, CA 94903 1 Steve Stafford From: Kim Weiss < Sent: \1\ft:>rln~.<::rl:~\1 October 2014 10:06 AM To: Steve Stafford Subject: FW: Mark Day improvements October 2014 Dear Mr. Stafford/ 1 would like to share my hea enthusiastic support for Mark Day School's Learning Commons and Creativity Lab. I am a Rafael resident and have two childrenJ Cooper (:l3) and Sienna (10), who have each been at the school since kindergarten. Values-based innovative, Mark Day School, strives to bring the best in education to its diverse populatlon of kid$. But, the over 50 old facility has a constraint. And, buildings do need updating. Common and Creativity Center will create incredibly important and exciting opportunities for the school to take teaching learning to a place} providing flexible for students to work individually or through new methods. new building will a hub where us to imagine new ways of bringing that would never in the current buildings. And, during the planning the school worked hard to consider and the interests our We have invited the neighbors to join us at meetings a.nd to learn and comment on our plans (twice), we have encouraged neighbor input/ our head of school has met with parents individually. The design does not increase the school's physical footprint, enrollment will not increase, and we have maintained open access to the playing field, the basketball courts and the playgrounds. The new building is warm and welcoming and the mature trees around the new building keep the look soft and inviting. As a resident in San Rafael, I believe it will an asset to the community -providing a modern attractive building where one greatly in need of updating currently stands. Over the past SO educators have learned a lot about importance of the learning environment itself in new learnings. I these campus for years into the future. your support of this Kimberly Weiss San Rafael, CA 94901 Mobile: 415-377-6141 teaching and learning. We've learned about it's reasonable for the school to up with these for many many kids, today and 1 Steve Stafford From: Sandy 80hm < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 9:32 AM To: Steve Letter Supporting Mark Day School Project October 2014 Mr. I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity b at Mark Day School. I have been employed at Mark Day School (formerly Saint Mark's) for twenty-two and believe this will significantly improve educational of As a San Rafael Unda) resident, I also believe that this campus enhancement will a tremendous asset to community. The Learning Commons and Creativity will 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 year old campus. This project will help create a century experience for all students -from Kindergarten through 8th . Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with neighbors that is based on respect for one firsthand, being an employee of the school. We are constantly reminded to 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 cars moving during drop-off and pick-up times so as not to block traffic, just to name a I that the and of Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I you to support the project. Sandra Bohm San Rafael} CA 94903 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Dear Mr. Stafford, Malini Brown < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 9:12 PM Support of Mark Day Commons and Creativity Lab I am writing to express support proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark SchooL My son is a 4th grade student at school and r am a resident San having moved here six years from the UK. Mark Day school dedication to students with an is independent and importance on community, both Within and outside the school. In continual serve the children the proposed Commons and Creativity Lab will provide students with an innovative and collaborative space that enhances and expands on the quality of the education. I wholly believe that this will a huge asset to the school and community. Mark Day School always kept open With change it and shared the plan a lot of support already. It is my opinion that this' and the positive, impact it will have far outweighs any negative sentiment that is I urge you to SUppOlt project. regards Brown 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Mr. Stafford, Mary Clare Bly < Tuesday, October 28, 2014 10:39 PM Steve Stafford' Support for Learning Commons Lab at Mark School I am writing to my support the proposed ing Commons and at Mark Day School. My child is a student at school and this project will significantly improve his overall educational a I this ca enhancement will a tremendous asset to the community. The ing 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 year old campus. This project will create a century for students from Kindergarten through Grade. Mark School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is on for one I believe th~t the purpose Learn and Creativity Lab is in keeping with you to support the project. Sincerely, Mary and Colin Sly San Rafae II CA 94903 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Cc: Subject: Mr. Stafford, Tuesday, 201411:07 PM Steve Stafford N 5; Conny Fauser Commons and Lab Project at Mark Day School. We are writing this to our support the Learning School. OUf son is a student at the school we strongly this project will 'lJ.I".JlHHV<UJlU his educational experience and the asa whole. My wife and I are San Rafael residents and that improving this campus will an asset to the community. School's campus has been there for half a century improvements are necessary for both the faculty and students This project will campus into 21>1 century and help enrich the learning for all students. respectful of our that the and purpose of the and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. We kindly you to support the project. Sincerely, Nelson Sepulveda and 94903 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: Tuesday, October 2014 8:00 PM To: Steve ,.,:If'trw,", Mark Day School building Project Mr. Stafford, I am writing to our 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 improve her overall educational a San Rafael I believe that campus cement will be a tremendous tothe community. The rning Commons and will open new doors for students a faculty, allowing to utilize more modern and flexible and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on 50 old campus. will heJp create a century ing experience all -from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is on for one another. I thatthe and purpose ofthe Learn Commons and Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support project. Sincerely Ben Kuramoto and Julia Huo-Kuramoto 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. ken blum < Tuesday, October 28,2014 8:29 PM Steve Mark Day School As a resident of Terra Linda, I am writing to my strong support for the proposed Commons and Creativity at Mark Day School. I am a parent both a Mark Day School who now attends Marin School of Environmental Linda High School, and a current 6th student at Mark Day School. witI strengthen Mark Day School's academic program, serve as a model innovative learning platfOlill and public schools Marin County and the Bay and the broader San Rafael community, The Lab will enable Mark Day School to a contemporary education rWP'Tll'lI"Pc students in K-8 to be successful in 21 century. Presently, the school's 50 year old campus innovation. proposed will open new doors and for faculty to use modern and flexible tools. I lived in Terra 2000. Mark School is an excellent neighbor and a asset to Linda, Learning Commons Lab will significantly enhance the quality of education the school delivers to students and further position San Rafael as a leader innovative and high-quality education. I strongly urge you to support the Mark School project. Sincerely, J. Rafael, CA 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford. October Steve Stafford Support Mark Day School Project am writing to express my support for the proposed to the Mark School campus, specifically the I am a parent of two alumni children and one current student. Perhaps, more importantly. I I can clearly see the school from my gate. I have read the concerns from some of my are unfortunately misinformed. I have no concerns about the homes and height an existing building), my understanding is that an increase in enrollment, I have every that the new building will fit right in Mark has thus far been an excellent and tenant has to neighbor on project In addition. as I'm sure are aware, I this I'\rA""'l"'fwill benefit our community due to the fact that Mark Day leases the from the Dixie Schoof District. Ultimately, these improvements are assets for the school not liabilities and at no cost to the district. My fear is that my neighbors while well-meaning are acting on rumors and untruths .. folks did not choose to participate in the process when prompted to do so. It would be truly to be derailed from improving a dated campus for the benefit of chiidren. Please contact me if you have any questions. Thank you for your consideration. Best, Diane Gabianelli San 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Mark Day School learning Commons and Creativity Lab Dear Mr. Stafford, I am to my support the Commons Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My children, Lucas and Noah are students at the school and project will significantly improve overall educational experience. As a San Rafael resident, I this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors students and facuity, allowing them to spaces and now, Mark School is constrained the on This will help create a 21" for -from Kindergarten through 8" Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on "''''<''''''J~t for one I believe that the design and of the Learning Commons Creativity relationship. J you to support project. 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Dear Mr. Stafford, Thais Alencar < Wednesday, October 29, 201412:31 PM Steve Mark Day School I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My child is a student at the schoo! and this project will Significantly improve Joao Vicente's overall educational experience. a San Rafael I also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous to the community. The Learning Commons and Creativity will open new doors for students and faculty. allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible and tools. Rlght now, Mark 'Day School is somewhat by structures on its 50 year old campus. project will help a 21 st 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 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 project. Sincerely. 1 Thais and Mauro Alencar Rafael-CA 2 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Laurence Wednesday, October Steve Stafford; tlohwass@dixieschooldistrict.org Fw: Proposed construction In of to the proposed construction at Mark Day School you should have a copy of my Laurence Sykes, On Tuesday. October Mr. Harvey, 201410:04 AM, Laurence < wrote: I live at 93 Trellis walk past the or through your parking lot several times a week, In contrast to most of the who signed the petition I myself with the project. ! see no impact on the community fully support the Add to this the fact School has been an outstandingly good The school mitigated traffic with car buses, has installed two car charging stations to the public at no greatly improved of the informed of all propm;ea changes, I first learned of ''Terralindacares" when I an e-mail opposing the project from Carolyn about a mile That e-mail supporting against the Is of inflammatory and infonnation·using words such as "multi-story", "commercial" and "urban", Nicole Mullen who circulated petition presents only contrived negative argument based on the supposition her privacy will be compromised. The facts as given in your letter are nowhere to be seen which makes the petition worthless. . . I might house sits on an behind the the reason your least five in front of the of 47 Trellis Drive is the fact combined with plantings In an interesting coincidence Measure C on 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 unusual If it will help you may present this letter to the Design Review Board as full support for the from a neighbor. Laurence 1 Steve Stafford From: Andrew < Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 11:50 AM To: Subject: Steve Stafford; 5uperintendent@dixieschooldistrict.org Please build it Dear Mr. Stanford and Superintendent, My name is Andrew and I am a 5th student at Mark Day School. I want to tell you why I hope you will support the plan to build us a Learn Commons and Creativity Lab at my school. My mom said some people think that this won't be good for our community. How can kids in a creativity lab and new library be bad for the commu We wil! to have a cool new space tinkering and learning robotics and I would excited to a place to experiment, use my imagination and build I am into robotics 50 I am really looking to this. My sister loves will really a new library. The one we have right now is really small. lucywants one with even more new building will us more to work and and be t"r""TI\,,,,, My school is already Sincerely) Andrew l. maybe you can help us make it awesome! let PS I am only 10 so please don't share my email address with anybody. Thanks! I Sent from my iPad i builct it Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr . Stafford, Ed Greenfield < Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:43 AM Steve Stafford Mark Day School Bui Iding Expa nsion ' I am writing 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 improve her 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, Ma rk 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 . The new structures are also des igned to blend with the surrounding area and will be an attractive addition to the landscape . . Mark Day School prides itself on having a re lationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one another. I believe that the design and purpose ofthe Learning Commons and Creativ ity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely, Ed & Tiffany Greenfield San Rafael 1 .......... ,"" Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford, silver < TLJesday, October 28, 2014 9:01 PM Steve Stafford Mark 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 and we are so excited for how this exciting and valuable will her that of ai' Mark Day School We also this project will the and City of San Rafael, specifically Dixie School As you know our current site is over 50 years old and that in own limitations. building will allow our .community to access learning in a dynamic and forward thinking space which will enhance all of our students- kindergarten 8th grade. . We are also very aware of the way in which Mark Day School out and prides itself on a positive and mutually respectful relatIonship with it's neighbors. We believe strongly that the design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with relationship. We urge you to support th is project. Sincerely, Beth & Barry Silver San CA 94901 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Strafford, Anna Quintero < Wednesday, October 29, 2014 10:23 AM Steve Stafford Mark Day School Campus Enhancement I am writing to you as a San Rafael resident in support of the proposal to update the Mark Day School campus. This enhancement is needed in order to provide space to incorporate new technologies, flexible learning programs and improve the overall educational experience of our children. I also believe update to the campus will not in any way have a negative impact on neighbors and in will be an asset to the community. Mark Day school buildings and campus in are 50 years old and the school is constrained by this structure, This wi!! help create a 21st century learning for,all students -from through 8th Mark Day Schoo! always been respectful of its ne ighbors and prides itself on its positive relationship with the community. Over the course of the project the neighbors have been included and consulted in the planning. I believe that the design and purpose of Commons and is in keeping with relationship of mutual we have with our I urge you to support Anna Quintero San Rafael 94901 1 Mark and Victoria H Wednesday, October 29, 2014 Mr. Steve Stafford Associate Planner City of San Rafael PO Box 151560 San CA 94915-1560 VIA Email to: =~=~--",-",=,-,~===-=-:..z:; ORIGINAL VIA REGULARMAIL Dear Mr. Stafford: I want to express our support for the proposed Commons and 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 in the technology related marketplace as they move adulthood. Mark Day School is a fabulous community of studentsl faculty and teachers .... we could not be happier with our to our kids to 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 for all students Kindergarten through 8th Grade. To me, this is a primary responsibility of today's schools in one of the foremost reasons we have chosen to enroll our kids at Mark Day School. School effort to inform a bout of being good neighbors to the surrounding community and prides itself on having a relationship with Its neighbors that is based on for one another. I that the design and purpose ohlle Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in with this relationship. I you to support the As a San Rafael resident, I community. Sincerely, Mark Harter San CA 9490:1. believe that this campus enhancement will be an asset to the Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: Dear Mr. Stafford'. October 29, 2014 12:46 PM Steve Stafford Mark Day School We are writing to express our support forthe proposed Learning Commons and Creativity b at Mark Day School. Our son is fortunate to be a atthe and we are confident project will significantly improve his overall educational experience. As residents, we also believe that campus enhancement will a tremendous asset to the community, even as we believe the education our son is receiving at Mark will him in an asset to What we, as parents, have learned in our few years atthis school is that no decisions are without significant consideration and thoughtfulness. A change as this one} in both the physical structure of the school and ability to fully embrace a 2l.st century curriculum as the need unfolds, has been made after thorough and planning. Commons and Creativity Lab will new for and faculty} allowing them to utilize more modern flexible tools. Mark Day School makes incredibly efficient use of its but is obviously constrained by the structures on its year old campus. All studentsl 8th l as well as faculty and staff will benefit from the proposed changes. We know Mark on a relationship with its neighbors is on respect for one anotherj thiS is made clear through communications with families regarding parking, traffic and an overall consideration for the surrounding neighborhood. We believe that the design and purpose of Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. We urge you to give yourfull support to this project. SincerelYI and Ashley Ransom Rafael t CA 94901 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To! Cc: Subject: Greetings ... Wednesday, October 201412:40 PM Steve Stafford johanna.lafleur@gmail.com Jan Leestma I am informed that Mark's Day School is planning some renovations and additions to the physical of school', which I heartily approve of. I am also aware of some community concerns about project I would the would view this project as benefitting the good by approving it The school is attended by two of my grand kids, with another to follow shortly. The school a long and honorable record of service to the community of and neighboring communities and the kids growing up in these communities, I would hope the Board would this. I have a home at 84 Sea Way in Rafael. yours, Jan E. Leestma, MD 1 Steve Stafford From: Brook, Michael < Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 PM To: Steve Subject: Mark Day School Project Dear Mr Stafford We writing you in support of the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Laboratory at Mark Day School. Our son Alexander Brook is a happy grader at this schooL Both of us have been involved in the San Rafuel/Terra Linda Community. Monica has served on the boa rd the Mont Marin/San 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 communitv. We have heard dnd discussed some of the concerns that have been voiced about the project. We have also seen first hand the benefit Mark Day School's partnership with children from the Canal 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 foster and enhance the our community. It is our opinion that the majority the in area, Terra are proud of the I level of our public and private institutions. It is in the community's interest that we support for high quality in our commu should one of highest priorities in any well-developed society. We also beJiev€:! that in order to keep up with current trends in education and maxim student potential, each school should have the ability to grow and expand within reasonable limits. It is our understanding that the Mark Day's project would not significantly alter the skyline and character this part of the great Terra linda neighborhood and additionally will not result in an increase in student volume, vehicle noise or evening activity .. In summary, we believe this will benefit not only Mark Day School and its current and future students, but will benefit community at large as well. We hope you agree to approve this project. Thank you Monica -RN, Marin Community Clinics Michael Brook, MD . UCSF San Rafael; CA 1 MARK DAY SC~OOL Mr. Stafford! my forthe proposed rning Commons and Lab at Mark workingatMark School for Ithinkthiswill a Mark School. a believe that this a tremendous asset to The Commons and Creativity will open new doors for and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern and flexible and tools. ht now, Mark Day School is somewhat by the structures on year old ca This project will help create a century learning experience for al! students -from Kindergarten through Grade. Mark School itself on having a relationship with one another. I believe that the d and purpose ofthe with this relationship. I you to support the Sincerely, Olivia Jimenez San Rafael 949m ~ Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA 94903 • 1i3 r kd ay sc hoc 1.0 rg 472-8000 neigh that is on for ing Commons and Creativity Lab is in MARK DAY SCJ-IOOL Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to express my support forthe proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My child is a student at the school and this project wi!! significantly improve 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 Creativity Lab will open new doors for students and facultYI 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 SI 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 ofthe Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Sincerely! Alan Chui l Wei Wei Zhou San Rafael l CA 94903d ~ Trellis Drive, San Rafael. CA 94903· (415) 472-8000 ·arkdayschool.org RECEIVED OCT 27 2014 PLANNING October 20,2014 -"_-.I " Carmen P. Irizarry San Rafael, CA 94904 Steve Stafford, Associate Planner Community Development Department, Planning Division City of San Rafael P .O. Box 151560 San Rafael, CA 94915-1560 In reference to project File # CDR14-004 39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA Mark Day School Dear Mr. Stafford, I would like to join my neighbors in expressing our strong opposition to the the proposed demolition of a 3,935 square-foot, single story building for the construction of a 11,250 square-foot, multi-story building with a maximum height of 29 feet above finished grade. The prospect of this 11,270 foot, mUlti-story building looming over a residential neighborhood with a majority of single-story homes like my own, is grossly inappropriate . Mark Day School is located directly behind my home, its current building barely visible from my yard and home. The proposed much larger and taller building would be clearly visible from my yard, living room, dining room and master bedroom. I have serious concerns regarding the proposed building overlooking into my yard and home, with its obvious privacy issues as well as adverse impact on the quality of light and views into my yard and home. I share my neighbors concerns regarding similar adverse consequences of this proposed building on our Terra Linda neighborhood and community as a whole . We are asking that the City of San Rafael decline to approve the building of this 11,250 square-foot, multi-story building in our residential community. Please share this information with the Design Review Board and the Planning Commission. We very much appreciate your assistance and attention to this matter. Steve Stafford From: james LaFleur < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 PM To: Steve .... ';qnnl'(1 Subject: In Support of Mark Schoof Enhancement Project! Dear Mr. Stafford, Ilam writing to express my heart support for proposed Learning Commons Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My children Peter Antonia are at school and this will significantly improve their overall educational As a San Rafael I also believe that this campus enhancement will a tremendous to 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. itself on having a with its that is based on for one another. I and of the Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the project. Jim La Fleur San Rafael} CA 94901 1 From: Sent: To: Subject: 29,2014 Elizabeth Novato, CA. 94947 Dear Mr. Betty Jordan < Wednesday, October 2014 1:23 PM Steve MDS (Betty) I am writing this support for the approval to build a Commons (school library) Creativity Lab to replace the administrative building at the of Mark School. I write this letter with "two hats.» I am grandparent a student NIDS and the principal of Vallecito Sc~ool (2000 -2001 so I am school and with community. I believe students should have the opportLlJ;1ity to be educated art facilities. This building will flexible that adaptable for student and other styles of and contains collection, technology, resources students and teachers use daily in will be funded totally by sources, which will be a wonderful addition to School District, owner of the property. 1 I worked Vallecito I had a cordial relationship with Damon the headmaster at that He was always to the" and our school whenever any project was contemplated, This pattern steps the board has taken address possible continued, I have listed below some of the the neighbors: 1) During the design process, the ~L~'J'-'~ considered what is important to the neighborhood such as: " Not asking an em"oIlment increase b) Not increasing traffic c) Maintajning number of pai'lcing on campus d) Maintaining space e) Not' 8choo1>s footprint Maintaining access the playgrounds fields, the basketball 2) Two neighborhood were held where the ~~~Hh'4U were and their input welcomed, 3) The Head School has one-an-one with neighbors, with the The Dixie School supedntendent and board have the opportunity opinion with a win-win for all concerned, I you to. approve with proposal. Sincerely, 2 feedback Betty] ordan 3 Steve Stafford' From: Sent: To: Joe Harvey < Wednesday, October 29, 2014 2:01 PM Steve Stafford SubJect: Letter in support of Mark School I am writing in support of the Mark Day School project. I know you're aware afmy support for it, as we are working by side on the but I also wanted to express my view as a resident of Tena Linda. my wife, and I lived in San Rafael for 13 years now, and part the reason for choosing San Rafael is the quality of the education here. We are both coaches rowing at Marin Rowing and been involved as a rowing coach at the school, and youth the past 25 years. I have teaching involved in school since 1992, including ten years at Marin and at Mark School. We absolutely , in the power of of to help learn of mind personhood serve through rest of their help young discover who they are what they're capable of, and to push the boundaries both so that they are continuously learning, continuously striving to tmderstand themselves and continuously to be good community members and to strengthen communities which they In tUm, it is incumbent on communities to support schools in advancing that work. Amanda as the treasurer the association at Mary and still fmds ways to connect with and support the faculty . Both I Mary cllissrooms, We are support C, knowing School are need of renewal renovation. And we are that Mark Day School proposes to renew the it The proposed is not a desire, but really a necessity. The world we and our children occupy requires more of the schooL Not only students need to master all of the tTaditionalliteracies~-such as writing, reading, mathematical scientific process, speaking another language, they need to learn to apply skills to new and often situations, to bJend skills mUltiple discipJines to to apply principles of good to understand, test, and revise. Hands-on learning is not a luxury; it proven to deepen learning, to lea~ to more and more Mark Day School's library and do not provide the resources and flexible, adaptable space that students need to develop and practice those skiUs. The project envisions a library (learning commons) that serves of the K through 8th grade, enabling them to to collaborate, to access information and resources in depth, 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 lab" spaces pioneered by MIT and Stanford, and springing up increasingly around the Area in K-8 and 9-12 schools. The goal is to enable students to put their hands onto and to develop the kind of problem-solving skills and creative, deep learning that they need today, campus simply does not accommodate and .that now. The school takes responsibility to be an excellent neighbor. Mark Day School was recently honored for more than a decade of work partnership with Canal Alliance. Students. partner with the Canal, tutor with Head Start, Invasive with Marin Open and more. More than 1 40% of students come from San Rafael, and the schoo! has relationships with many small businesses in San Rafael. The school emphasizes not parking on Trellis Drive strive for a light footprint. The school match lip carpools and has a bus to lice traffic in the neighborhood. years I have helped to coach in Terra Linda Little League, using Mark Day School and parking lots. school prioritized environmental sustainability, placing two electric vehicle charging stat10ns on campus that are available free of charge to neighbors and designing a-project that for gold or platinum. The school will not occupy any additional open space on campus, not adding hardscape/roofed area would have a negative on both the open playgrounds, courts, and and on the Gallinas Creek watershed The project not only fits within the residential height limit, is more than 200 feet back from the curb and screened by trees, but will improve the neighborhood ~y being a beautiful and functional Thank you, Steve, for the opportunity to support this project as a citizen of Rafael. Sincerely, Joe Harvey note tbe school's new URL Rnd my new email address, effectively immediately: M.Harvey of School Mark Day Scbool (formerly Saint Mark's Schoof) Trellis Drive San Rafael, CA 94903 415~472-8000j xlO05 2 Steve Stafford From: Kristin Keeffe < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 2:59 PM To: Steve Stafford Support for Mark Day School Mr. StaffordJ I am writing to my support forthe proposed rning Commons Creativity Lab at Day at the and this project will sign improve overall ucational School. My child is a experience. As a San Rafael I also believe that this enhancement will be a tremendous asset to community. The lng Commons and Creativity Lab will open new door~ for culty, allowing them to utilize more modern and spaces and tools. Right now, Mark Day School is constrained by structures on 50 year This will help create a century for all students -from Kindergarten through Grade. school ! had the honor of Iring the school's Planning One oftbe focus areas of our plan is broadening and strengthening our community. Out grew with faculty, administrative team mem trustees regarding the of being part of our local community our and m . Mark Day School on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on respect for one I believe that design and purpose of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab is in keeping with this relationship. I urge you to support the Sincerely, Kristin CA 9490:1 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Subject: r Mr. Stafford) 1 am writing to School in Terra ifi improve Andrew Kawahara < Wednesday, October 29, 2014 PM Steve Mark -Learning Commons and Creativity Lab support the proposed Commons and at Mark Day is a Kindergarten student at Mark Day and I believe this project wiH ence. I also been a resident in da for the 10 years and within walking distance to Mark Day. bel that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset the community on many levels. one, Mark Day has hired DO, a world-renown architect. The qu of the design and the commitment Mark Day made to build such a quality project reflects th sensitivity to not only a functional building but one that is beautiful I. Two, this enhancement reflects Mark Day's commitment to strengthen community and the community a sense encou the community support arch In San Rafael and pa in Linda so that The Learning Commons and Creativity willopen new doors and allowing to utilize more modern and flexible spaces and toors. Right now} Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its year old campus. is project will help create a 21 51 century learning for all stu -from th G and to solidify its permanence in Linda community. Mark School prides on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on one another. I believe that the design and purpose of the ing Commons and Creativity lab is in keeping with relationship. I urge you to fully this Sincerely) Andrew Kawahara CA Steve Stafford From: lynne Miyamoto < Sent: UC1:OOler 29, 2014 2:28 PM To: Subject: Mark Day School: Learning Commons and lab-39 Trellis Drive, San Rafael, CA Mr. I am writing to SUppOlt for the proposed Learning School. My child is a student at the school and this project II expenence. a Rafael J n I aJ so that tremendous to the community. Mark Day hired EHDD, a world and Creativity Lab at Mark Day overall educational tancerneJU will a quality of "~"'LErL and the Mark Day has made to build a project is a test:ament their desire to create a building of the highest standard within community. Creativity Lab open new doors for and faculty, School is somewhat spaces and tools. With· impact to the project will help structures on century learning from Kindergarten through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides itself on a "''''''''''H.n. that is on respect for one another. I that the design and purpose Commons Creati vity Lab is in keeping with I you to support this Sincerely, Lynne Miyamoto 1 From: Shawtliil Callahan Thommes < Sent: Wednesday, October 29, 2014 PM To: Steve 'Y:4rr'-H-"" SUbject: Mark Day School Campus Project Dear Mr. Stafford} I am writing to express my support for the proposed Learning Commons and Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. My children are students at school this will significantly the educational experience for all of Mark Day's K-8 students. As a local San Rafael resident, I also that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to community. M'easure C is currently on the ballot as a local bond measure for upgrading year old buildings of Dixie School District to create an environment suitable for 21st century learning. The Mark Day School proposal has this same goat only funded privately by school. Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will replace an aging administra.tive bUilding with a vibrant} flexible and modern learning space for students and teachers, as well as administrators. Mark Day School is an extraordinarily well-run school and this proposal has been made with thoughtful due process. This included the neighbors with open communication and respectful dialogue. I believe that the design of the Learning Commons and Creativity Lab has incorporated sensitivity to neighborhood. school is well cared for and much loved. Its facilities are a benefit to the wh ole community. I am about the learning Commons and Creativity Lab for Mark Day School. Please support the project. Sincerely, Shawna Callahan October City of San Community Development Department Mr. Steve Stafford ~400 Fifth Avenue Rafael, 9490::1. Dear Mr. Stafford, We are writing to express our support for proposed Learning Commons Creativity Lab at Mark Day School. Our children are students at the school this project will significantly improve their overall educational experience. As Rafael we also believe that this campus enhancement will be a tremendous asset to community. The Commons and Creativity will open new and faculty/ allowing them to utdize more modern and flexible Right now/ Mark School is somewhat by on its 50 year old campus. This project will help century learning experience for students -from Kindergarten through 8th Mark Day School prides on having a relationship with its neighbors that is on 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 5 upport project. SincerelYI Melissa and Richard Silvers Rafael, CA 94901 From: Kathleen Millican < Sent: Wednesday, 20148:59 PM To: Steve Stafford Cc: Kathleen Millican SubJect: Mark Day School Project Dear Mr. I am writing to express support the Commons School. child is a student at Asa will this project will significantly improve within a of school, I also conummity. and Creativity Lab will open new doors students allowing to utilize more modem and flexible and Right now, Mark Day School is constrained by structures on its old This wiH help create a 21 5t learning students -from through 8th .Grade -and will financed Mark Day School all community. Mark Day School itself on having a relationship with its that is based on respect I believe that and purpose the Commons and Creativity keeping this relationship. For example, Mark Day is maintaining school's cun-ent the same availability, open that makes the so unique. Not only is asset to Mark Day School, but it is also an community resource for nelgm)OrS, and Linda building almost exactly within footprint back from the curb behind and meets the residential height Ii mit in the neighborhood. project is consistent with the height of an building on ,campus. Moreov~r) two-story design is in 'with buildings at st. Maria Community and Linda School, all which are in close proximity Mark Day,School. In of the and Mark Day School's history stewardship I strongly urge you to support the project Sincerely, 1 Kathleen N. Millican San Rafael, CA 94903 2 ........ "' .... "" Stafford From: Sent: To: Stafford SUbject: Letter of Support the Mark School buHding n rrl. "'1"'1' Dear Mr. Stafford, I am writing to my support for proposed Learning Creativity SchooL My child is a student the school and this will significantl'9 improve his overall al As a Rafael I also believe that this enhancement will be a tremendous asset to the community. The Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors students and faculty, allowing them to utilize more modern flexible and tools. Right now, Mark on its So old This will century nts-from Kindergarten through 81h Grade. Mark Day on having a relationship with neighbors that is on for one bel and purpose Learning Commons Creativity Lab is in ping with this relationship. I urge you to support project. Sincerely, Anne Pia 1 Steve Stafford From: Sent: To: Cc: Archana < Wednesday, October 29, 2014 4:27 PM Steve vijay@vscpr.com Subject: Re; Commons and Creativity at Mark Day School Dear Stafford, I am writing to my support for proposed Learning at Mark School. My child is a student at and significantly improve his overall educational a "'':'''..tv" .. , I also believe that this campus will be a tremendous asset to the community. Learning Commons and Creativity Lab will open new doors forstudents and faculty, allowing them to more modem and flexible spaces and tools. Right now> Mark is somewhatconstrained by the structures on its 50 old project will help create a 21 ~l for through 81h Mark Day School prides itself on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on one another. I believe that the purpose of the Learning Commons and Lab is with this relationship. I you to support the project. Thank you your time. Sincerely, Vijay n.a.l:a.""" CA 94901 Sent my iPhone 1 Steve Stafford From: Eric Moore < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 1:23 PM To: Steve Stafford Cc.: Bibi Moore Subject: Mark Day School October 2014 Dear Mr. We are writing to express our support for the proposed Learning Commons Creativity lab at Mark children are at the school and this project will significantly improve their overall educational 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 will open new doors for students and faculty, al[owing them to utilize more modern flexible spaces and tools. now, Mark Day School is somewhat constrained by the structures on its 50 year old campus. This will create a 21st century experience for all students -from through 8th Grade. Mark Day School prides on having a relationship with its neighbors that is based on for one 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. 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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. SincerelYI Nancy Long Rafael} CA 1 Steve Stafford From: Ashley Beech-Tatum < Sent: Wednesday, October 2014 9:34 PM To: Steve Stafford Subject: Mark School project Dear Mr. Stafford, . writing this letter in support the Mark Day School expansion project which includes a creativity and leaming lab and administrative offices. I have two children at school and believe tbis enhance at the school. campus is quite old and improvements will development both faculty and students. Mark Day School intends to I ask support as Thank you for your consideration. 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