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In the Council Chambers of the City of San Rafael, February 4, 2020
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: Jeff Kent
Stewart Summers
Don Blayney, Alternate
Sarah Rege
Larry Paul
Absent: Samina Saude
Also Present: Steve Stafford, Senior Planner
Krystle Rizzi, Contract Planner
STAFF COMMUNICATION
BOARD COMMUNICATION
CONSENT CALENDAR
1. Minutes 01/22/20
Jeff Kent moved and Don Blayney, Alternate seconded to approve Minutes with correction: Change the
signatory on the back of the page from "Samina Saude "Vice Chair" to Samina Saude Chair". The vote is
as follows:
AYES: Jeff Kent, Don Blayney, Alternate, Larry Paul
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: Stewart Summers, Sarah Rege
ABSENT: Samina Saude
OLD BUSINESS
NEW BUSINESS
2. Windward Way Light Industrial Development - Request for Conceptual Design Review to
merge three parcels and develop two one-story light industrial buildings; APN: 009-330-
08, -07, -11; Light Industrial/Office (LI/O) Zoning District; Ana Keller, Universal Portfolio
Owner; Patrick Cousens, Applicant; File No.: CDR19-005. Project Planner: Krystle Rizzi
Staff Report
This item was Conceptual, so no motion/vote. The Board provided the following comments:
• Due to FEMA fill requirements, full site sections shall be provided for both new buildings;
• Landscape plans should provide flexibility on the size and location of proposed biofiltration areas
to allow for effective tree planting along street front.
• Need cross-section details on how exterior materials will relate to each other.
• Pedestrian scale should be improved by creating a greater sense of entry to tenant suites.
• Darkest of proposed exterior colors should be located along base of buildings. The applicant is
encouraged to explore an alternate gray color palette.
• Lighting details needed in addition to preliminary drainage and grading details.
• Add landscape finger islands, where needed.
• Explore enhancing the building design with greater articulation, both vertical and horizontal.
3. 38 Upper Fremont – Request for an Environmental and Design Review for a new 2,667
square-foot, single-family residence on a vacant 6,865 square-foot hillside lot; APN: 012-
041-48; Single-family Residential (R5) District; Jeffrey and Tracy Prose, applicant/owners;
File No(s).: ED18-082. Project Planner: Alicia Giudice
Staff Project
Stewart Summers moved and Sarah Rege seconded to continue item to date uncertain. The vote is as
follows:
AYES: Jeff Kent, Stewart Summers, Don Blayney, Alternate, Sarah Rege, Larry Paul
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Samina Saude
4. 575- 595 Francisco Blvd. E. (“Marin Subaru” Dealership) – Request a new Sign Program to
allow new site signage at the existing “Marin Subaru” dealership. The project also
requests a Sign Exception to allow the existing freestanding pylon sign to be replaced in
height which exceeds the maximum height allowed; APN: 148-182-04; Marine – Canalfront
and Water Overlay (M – C, -W) District Zone; David Ford for All Sign Services, Applicant;
John Rossi, Jr. TR, Owner; Canal Neighborhood. Project Planner: Steve Stafford
Staff Report
Stewart Summers moved and Don Blayney, Alternate seconded to recommend approval of the project
with the following recommendations that the applicant work with staff:
• Freestanding pylon sign should be consistent with maximum size (50 sq. ft.) and height (21’)
allowed for the site under the City’s Sign Ordinance.
• Reduce the number of “Subaru” wall signs to reduce sign clutter or redundancy.
• Explore creating landscape character on the site.
• All signs shall be installed as adjustable to allow for dimming of lighting or illumination.
The vote is as follows:
AYES: Jeff Kent, Stewart Summers, Don Blayney, Alternate, Sarah Rege, Larry Paul
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Samina Saude
ADJOURNMENT
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS _____DAY OF_______, 2020
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Larry Paul, Vice-Chair