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HomeMy WebLinkAboutDRB 2017-10-17 Minutes IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, October 17, 2017 Regular Meeting San Rafael Design Review Board Minutes For a complete video of this meeting, go to http://www.cityofsanrafael.org/meetings. CALL TO ORDER Present: Eric Spielman, Chair Jeff Kent Cheryl Lentini Stewart Summers Bob Huntsberry Absent: Don Blayney, Alternate Also Present: Steve Stafford, Senior Planner Alicia Giudice, Contract Planner STAFF COMMUNICATION BOARD COMMUNICATION APPROVAL OF MINUTES 1. Minutes, September 19, 2017 Stewart Summers moved and Cheryl Lentini seconded to approve minutes with correction of the vote on an Agenda Item (Fair Drive). The vote is as follows: AYES: Eric Spielman, Chair, Jeff Kent, Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers NOES: None ABSTAIN: Bob Huntsberry ABSENT: Don Blayney, Alternate 2. Minutes, October 3, 2017 Jeff Kent moved and Eric Spielman, Chair seconded to approve Minutes as presented. The vote is as follows: AYES: Eric Spielman, Chair, Jeff Kent, Bob Huntsberry NOES: None ABSTAIN: Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers ABSENT: Don Blayney, Alternate CONSENT NEW BUSINESS 3. 6 Tamal Vista Dr. – Request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit to allow upper story additions exceeding 500 square feet. The project includes a request for a setback waiver to allow an encroachment into the required 15-foot setback by no more than 50% (7.5 feet); APN: 010-252-06; Single-Family Residential-Hillside Development Overlay (R5-H) District; James McDowell, Owner; Stewart Summers, Applicant; File No.: ED17-064. Project Planner: Alicia Giudice Staff Report Cheryl Lentini moved and Eric Spielman, Chair seconded to approve project as presented subject to the condition that staff work with the applicant to eliminate privacy concerns resulting from the new upper- story rear bathroom windows. The vote is as follows: AYES: Eric Spielman, Chair, Jeff Kent, Cheryl Lentini, Bob Huntsberry NOES: None ABSTAIN: Stewart Summers ABSENT: Don Blayney, Alternate 4. 1200 Irwin St. (“Dominican Townhomes”) – Request for an Environmental and Design Review Permit to legalize various design modifications already incorporated into an existing approved, constructed and occupied, 15-unit, multifamily residential development; Multifamily Residential – Medium Density (MR2) District; 524 Mission Street, LLC, owner; Casey Clement for Thompson Development, Inc., applicant; File No.: ED17-073. Project Planner: Steve Stafford Staff Report Jeff Kent moved and Cheryl Lentini seconded to approve Motion to continue item to allow staff to work with applicant to include the following items: • The project should incorporate the approved colors and materials; • The design quality of the wainscot needs to improve; • The asphalt driveway entry and motor court should be stamped and colors as approved; • The entry trellises to individual units need to be constructed as approved; • The project shall include a new trash enclosure which should match the approved colors and materials; and • The site lighting needs follow-up from staff to either reduce the lighting levels and/or shield the light fixtures. The vote is as follows: AYES: Eric Spielman, Chair, Jeff Kent, Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers NOES: None ABSTAIN: Bob Huntsberry ABSENT: Don Blayney, Alternate ADJOURNMENT II. Next Meeting: November 7, 2017 ___________________________________ ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2017 _____________________________________ Eric Spielman, Chair