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IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE CITY OF SAN RAFAEL, November 6, 2012
Regular Meeting
San Rafael Design Review Board Minutes
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CALL TO ORDER
Present: Cheryl Lentini
Stewart Summers
Kate Colin, PC Liaison
Serge Fedorov, Alternate
Mohit Garg
Jeff Kent, Chair
Absent: Bob Huntsberry
Also Present: None
STAFF COMMUNICATION
BOARD COMMUNICATION
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
1. Minutes, October 2, 2012
Serge Fedorov, Alternate moved and Mohit Garg seconded to Approve Motion to approve minutes with
the following added to Board Communications: "The Board provided communications including discussion
of comments presented by Alternate Member Fedorov".
AYES: Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers, Kate Colin, PC Liaison, Serge Fedorov, Alternate,
Mohit Garg, Jeff Kent, Chair
NOES: None
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bob Huntsberry
CONSENT
NEW BUSINESS
2. 10 Lindenwood Court (Nuijen Residence) - Environmental and Design Review Permit for a
new 2,160 gross square foot two-story single-family residence (including 400 sq. ft.
carport and 153 sq. ft. entry) on a 29,510 square foot, triangular-shaped and downsloping
(63%) hillside parcel; APN:185-161-13; R20-H Zone District; Gerald Nuijen,
Applicant/Owner; Glenwood neighborhood area. Project Planner: Kraig Tambornini
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Cheryl Lentini moved and Stewart Summers seconded to Approve Motion to continue item for redesign to
address the consensus comments as follows:
The Board shall rely on the Department of Public Works review and recommendations on grading,
drainage and hydrology concerns.· The design needs to step back the upper story and break down
the mass of the building to be more in keeping with the hillside design guidelines. For instance, the upper
story needs to be stepped back from the lower floor level with a roof section distinguishing the two levels
as viewed from the street frontage. Reference was made to the examples on pages 44 and 49 of the
Hillside Design Guidelines manual. · More fenestration of the front elevation needs to be provided to
tie the design in with the existing neighborhood. · The colors and materials need to be darker
earthtone colors to comply with the hillside design guidelines criteria. White roof color is not supportable. ·
Enclose the carport as a garage to be in keeping with the neighborhood character.· Consider
providing windows on the north elevation for cross ventilation and to take advantage of potential views of
the natural hillside.· Vinyl windows shall not be white and should be a color that is compatible with
the building colors.· The plan proposes too many trees and needs to be revised to accommodate
anticipated growth of the native species selected.· Change the buckeye to western variety.·
Eliminate the California ash for a native or compatible species found in Marin. · Arrange plantings of
the native plants in groups versus linear rows as proposed. · Add planting by the guest parking area.
· Place geotextile under gravel areas. · Be aware that removal of French broom will require
ongoing diligence due to the seed bank of this plant and likewise the removal should ext end beyond the
100 foot minimum requirement for fire hazard.
AYES: Cheryl Lentini, Stewart Summers, Kate Colin, PC Liaison, Mohit Garg, Jeff Kent, Chair
NOES: Serge Fedorov, Alternate
ABSTAIN: None
ABSENT: Bob Huntsberry
ADJOURNMENT:
I. Next Meeting: Tuesday, November 20, 2012
II. I, Anne Derrick, hereby certify that on Friday, November 2, 2012, I posted a notice of the
November 6, 2012 Design Review Board meeting on the City of San Rafael Agenda
Board.
III. PC Liaison: Commissioner Colin
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ANNE DERRICK, Administrative Assistant III
APPROVED THIS_____DAY____OF_______, 2012
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JEFF KENT, Chair