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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2014-11-14TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of November 10 —14, 2014 Tiburon 1. Email — Belvedere Residents — Public Art Project 2. Letter — State Senator Hannah -Beth Jackson — Prescription Drug Disposal Program 3. Email — Pamela Dekema — Di Suvero Loan to Tiburon 4. Email — Dr. Richard Rozen — Di Suvero Sculpture 5. Email — Carole Sheft — Di Suvero Sculpture 6. Email — Rebecca Lendl — Di Suvero Sculpture 7. Email — Eric Lendl — Di Suvero Sculpture Agendas & Minutes 8. Minutes —Design Review Board— October 2, 2014 9. Minutes —Planning Commission— October 22, 2014 10. Action Minutes — Design Review Board — November 6, 2014 11. Action Minutes — Planning Commission — November 12, 2014 12. Agenda —POST —November 18, 2014 13. Agenda — Design Review Board — November 20, 2014 14. Agenda — Belvedere/Tiburon Library —November 17, 2014 15. Meeting Cancellation — Planning Commission — November 26, 2014 Regional a) Invitation — Marin Conservation League — Holiday Celebration — 12/12/14 b) Comcast Investment Report — September 2014 * Agendas & Minutes c) None * Council Only Peggy Curran PTOEST �• From: tdigan2 @comcast.net Sent: Wednesday, November 05, 2014 8:56 PM To: Peggy Curran Subject: Public Art Protest Dear Ms. Curran, Please ensure the multiple sculptures on the Tiburon waterfront are removed and the Tiburon Art Walk program is discontinued. These sculptures are obstructing the view of the bay and are marring the natural beauty of the environment in which we live. One lives in Tiburon and Belvedere and visits this region to enjoy the natural and unique elegance of the environment. We are residents of Belvedere and are among many who are very angry about the defacing of our public open space. It was a shock to return home from being away to discover how the area, and particularly the Tiburon waterfront, had been marred. (The only structure on that waterfront should be the Donahue building.) We would suggest before the city of Tiburon undertakes such an expensive and high profile project in the future, it send out surveys to ask those of us who live here and support the community if we want high density, high profile structures in our limited public space and obstructing views. That would be the responsible and fair approach. Please register our request to remove the sculptures and discontinue the Art Walk program. We would also ask that you forward this email to the Tiburon City Council. Thank you Long time residents of Belvedere CAPITOL OFFICE STATE CAPITOL. ROOM 2032 SACRAMENTO. CA 95814 TEL 916 651 -4019 FAX 916 651 -4919 SANTA BARBARA COUNTY OFFICE 222 E. CARRILLO STREET SUITE 309 SANTA BARBARA, CA 93101 TEL 805- 965 -0862 FAX 805 - 9650701 VENTURA COUNTY OFFICE 300 E. ESPLANADE DRIVE SUITE 430 OXNARD. CA 93036 TEL 805 -98B 1940 FAX 805988 -1945 October 30, 2014 DIGEST a, ku.alif arnia State 1Ugislature Town of Tiburon 1505 Tiburon Blvd Tiburon CA 94920 -2530 Dear Friends: SENATOR HANNAH -BETH JACKSON NINETEENTH SENATE DISTRICT fr �q j 3 " CHAIR SENATE JUDICIARY JOINT LEGISLATIVE COMMITTEE ON EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT VICE CHAIR CALIFORNIA LEGISLATIVE WOMEN'S CAUCU5 COMMITTEES BUDGET & FISCAL REVIEW ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ELECTIONS & CONSTITUTIONAL AMENDMENTS REC Ej � t F,., ', NATURAL RESOURCES & WATER v JOINT COMMITTEES FAIRS. ALLOCATION NOV&CLASSIFICATION NO- h 2014 LEGISLATIVE AUDIT TOWN FJAdAG6r:0 ui iriu; TOWN OF TBURCNI Over the last two years, I have worked with numerous stakeholders to develop legislation that would create a convenient and environmentally responsible home - generated prescription drug disposal program. These efforts included my hosting several large stakeholder meetings, working with legislative consultants, and meeting with hundreds of individuals with an interest in the safe handling and disposal of unused medications. During that time, I introduced two bills, SB 727 (2013) and SB 1014 (2014) in response to the feedback I received to help decrease the supply of unused prescription drugs in homes across California. Due to the current legislative climate, moving forward with these programs was unsuccessful. I am now respectfully requesting your participation and help to move this critical issue forward in our state. Adopting a county ordinance similar to Alameda County's Safe Drug Disposal ordinance will help California residents prevent prescription drug abuse, address their disposal needs now, and increase support for a statewide solution. The Alameda County Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted the first Safe Medication Disposal Ordinance in the country in July 2012. Pharmaceutical manufacturers with medications being sold or distributed in Alameda County must participate in and fund a program to collect and dispose of unwanted drugs. The ordinance was challenged by Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America, Generic Pharmaceutical Association, and Biotechnology Industry Organization on the basis that the ordinance violates the dormant Commerce Clause for interstate commerce and discriminates against out -of -county producers. In August 2013, the U.S. District Court upheld the ordinance, as did the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals in September 2014. Alameda County's ordinance may be found here: http:// www.acgov.org /aceh /safedisposal /documents /SDD Ordinance.pdf. Page 2 I encourage you to consider introducing a similar ordinance in your county to demonstrate your support for, and commitment to, addressing this problem. A preponderance of evidence points to the need for action: • The National Drug Control Strategy of 2014 lists providing safe medicine take -back as one of four key interventions to prevent prescription drug abuse. • In October 2013, the DEA's seventh National Take -Back Day collected 324 tons of expired and unwanted medications across the nation. Since the inception of National Take -Back Day in 2010, it has resulted in the disposal of more than 3.4 million pounds of unused medications. • In 2010, CalRecycle identified 297 take -back programs in California including one -time take -back events, continuous take -back programs, and mail -back programs. The majority of these programs are funded and run by local governments. • 70% of Americans are taking at least one prescription medication. • Studies estimate between 10 - 33% of medications go unused. • Poisoning is one of the fastest rising causes of accidental death among older adults, particularly from overdoses of prescription drugs and over- the - counter medications. • A 2013 study by The Partnership at Drugfree.org found that one in four teens had intentionally misused a prescription drug in their lifetime — a 33% increase from five years ago. • According to the National Institute on Drug Abuse, accidental overdose deaths from prescription opiates have quadrupled since 1999 and now outnumber those from heroin and cocaine combined. • Flushing expired or unused medications down the toilet can add to the pharmaceuticals in our streams and drinking water and is extremely costly, if not impossible, to eradicate. Until a cohesive statewide strategy is established, the most effective way to help prevent the risk of accidental poisoning and abuse of unused medications in your county is to increase disposal options through the adoption of an ordinance. I hope you will give this important public safety and environmental issue your most serious consideration. Sincerely, HANNAH -BETH JA ON Senator,l9�h District HBJ: lb FACT SHEET ON HOW TO DRAFT PHARMACEUTICAL STEWARDSHIP ORDINANCES (Revised 10129/2014) This fact sheet is intended to be used as a tool for anyone considering a producer responsibility ordinance for household pharmaceuticals. It summarizes key elements of the two existing pharmaceutical ordinances that have passed in the U.S. for Alameda County California and King County Washington. In addition, it includes San Francisco's new ordinance that was introduced October 21, 2014. The consensus is that the best ordinance to start with is San Francisco's which was the most recently introduced and was based on the best of both Alameda and King County ordinances. Questions to ask and have policy leadership answer before going to Counsel to draft an Ordinance: 1. What medications much be accepted by the program? (OTC, vitamins, controlled)? 2. Will producers pay 100% of the program hard costs? 3. Will it include convenience requirements? 4. Will it require a producer funded and managed public education/outreach program? 5. Will pharmacies be required to (1) host bins, and/or (2) advertise the program? 6. Will it allow producers to charge the cost to the consumer visibly or be internalized in price? 7. Will it require producers to pay fees to reimburse for public agency oversight costs? 8. Will it allow the public agency to assess a penalty /fine for failure to comply, and if so what? Comparison of Ordinances by the Counties of Alameda, King and San Francisco: Question Alameda County King County San Francisco Safe Medication Secure Medicine Safe Drug Disposal Disposal Ordinance Return Ordinance Ordinance Adopted 7/24/12 Adopted 6/20/13 Introduced 10/21/14 Are over - the - counter No Yes Yes medications covered? Are vitamins/ supplements No No No covered? Are controlled substances Yes, partially, special Yes Yes covered? provisions for how controlled are handled. Will producers pay 100 % Yes No — The County Yes of the program hard costs? funds collection bins up to maximum of 400 bins. Will it have convenience No, but an explanation of Yes — Every retail Yes — Every standards, and if so what? how the system will be pharmacy and law Supervisorial District convenient and adequate enforcement office must have at least 5 to serve the needs of that volunteers must drop -off sites be included in the geographically residents is required in system. If a distributed to provide the plan. jurisdiction does not reasonably convenient have at least 1 site & equitable access. If plus one additional this cannot be site for every 30,000 achieved due to lack of population, then drop -off sites, periodic producers must also collection events provide periodic and /or mail -back collection events or services shall be mail -back services, or provided. some combination. Will it require a public Yes Yes Yes education/outreach program? Will pharmacies be No No, all potential No, the separate Safe required to (1) host bins, collectors will Drug Disposal or (2) advertise the participate Information ordinance program? voluntarily. requires pharmacies to display ads for the collection program. Will it allow producers to No No No charge visible fees? Will it provide oversight Yes Yes Yes fees to reimburse costs incurred by the public agency? Allows the public agency Yes, max. penalty of Yes, max. penalty of Yes, $50 -$500 per day to assess a penalty / fine? $1,000 /day. $2,000/ day. fines /up to 6 mo. jail Ordinance Lead Attorney and Technical Staff by Jurisdiction: Alameda County, CA: Kathleen Pacheco, Senior Deputy County Counsel -Ph: 510- 272 -6700 kathleen.pacheco @aceov.ore Bill Pollock, Hazardous Waste Manager -Ph: 510- 670 -6460 bill.pollock @acgov.ore King County, WA: Amy Eiden, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Ph: 206 - 477 -1082 amv.eiden @kin cg ountv_gov Taylor Watson, Program Implementation Manager -Ph: 206 - 263 -3072 taylor.watson @kingeountv.eov San Francisco, CA: Joshua S. White, Deputy City Attorney - Ph: 415 -554 -4661 Joshua.White@sfgov.org Maggie Johnson, Residential Toxics Reduction Coordinator - Ph: 415- 355 -5006 margaret.iohnsc)n@sfgov.org DIGEST 3• From: Pamela Dekema <pamela dekema@gmail.com> Date: Sunday, November 9, 2014 at 1:07 PM To: Undisclosed Recipients <askalicenow @usa.net >, Jim Fraser <JSFraserl @comcast .net >, "erin2000 @hotmail.com" <erin2000 @hotmail.com >, Emmett O'Donnell <emmett@vikingind.com >, Frank Doyle < frank standingstonegroup.com> Cc: Carole Sheft <csheft @gmail.com >, Diane Green <eboston comcast.net >, Rayna Bernard <ravnabernard @gmail.com >, Katie Burke <katiburk @gmail.com_ >, Jacki Dunn <jackidunn48 @gmail.com >, Janan Huntsberry <ianankav gmail.com >, Wendy Kahn <wendyhermina @gmail.com >, Connie Kirwin <connie @smithranchhomes.com >, Pam Martori <pam mccaskill.net >, Hilda Nogueiro <2forteeth @comcast.net >, Dana Thor <danathor @earthlink.net> Subject: To the Tiburon Town Council: Agenda Request re Proposed di Suvero Loan to Tiburon To the Hon. Mayor Alice Fredericks & the Tiburon Town Council: Thank you for listening to the pre- agenda comments at your most recent meeting on Wednesday, November 5, during which residents were encouraged to speak to the Town Council regarding issues of their choice. You will recall that perhaps half a dozen people spoke quite eloquently about their disappointment regarding the turning away of Huru, the monumental statue by the world -class sculptor Mark di Suvero, which was offered on loan to the Town of Tiburon. The speakers were unanimous in their support of a re- examination of the process whereby this decision- making took place & most, if not all, advocated the outright acceptance of this generous loan. Given the preponderant enthusiasm of recent Letters to the Editor of the Ark• as well as public support regarding this topic, we respectfully ask that discussion on this matter be placed on the agenda for your next meeting, which will be Wednesday, November 19, 2014. Thank you for considering this request. Sincerely, Pamela Dekema On behalf of Peninsula residents Rayna Bernard, Katie Burke, Jacki Dunn, Diane Green, Connie Kirwin, Pam Martori, Hilda Nogueiro - Burns, Carole Sheft & Dana Thor DIGEST Peggy Curran From: Ruth Rozen <ruthrozentoo @gmail.com> Sent: Saturday, November 08, 201411:02 AM To: Peggy Curran Subject: request for an agenda item- di Suvero sculpture Dear Mayor Alice Fredericks and members of the Town Council, I am requesting that the issue of the gift of the di Suvero sculpture to the Town of Tiburon be placed on a future agenda in a timely manner. I believe the "case" for the art was made at the last Council meeting and that the decision to refuse the piece deserves additional input from the public and perhaps a re- consideration by your Council. Councilman O'Donnell I believe opened this process by responding in public to our statements, thus initiating a public dialogue on an item not on the agenda, without allowing a response from US. I would call your attention to an article in the SF Chronicle dated Nov. 8,front page of the "Bay Area" section which discusses a gift of a di Suvero sculpture to UCSF Mission Bay campus. I think this underlines the importance of this artist, and his work to the Town of Tiburon. Thank you for your kind attention in this matter, and look forward to your reply. Dr. Richard Rozen 435 -3496 Peggy Curran DIGEST �. From: Carole Sheft <csheft @gmail.com> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 9:10 AM To: Peggy Curran Subject: di Suvero Sculpture To the Council: Please add my name to the list of those urging you at least to reconsider the decision to reject the generous offer of the loan of the di Suvero sculpture Huru- and preferably to reverse that decision and to find a suitable location so that this spectacular gift could be accepted. As so many others have said, it would be an ornament to our community. Very sincerely, Carole Sheft 11 Corte Palos Verdes, Tiburon DIGEST � Peggy From: Alice Fredericks <alice @alicefredericks.net> Sent: Monday, November 10, 2014 9:53 AM To: Peggy Curran Subject: FW: Agenda Request for upcoming Tiburon Town Council meeting From: Rebecca Lend[ <rlendW)headlands.ore> Date: Monday, November 10, 2014 at 9:42 AM To: Undisclosed Recipients <aska lice now@usa.net>, Jim Fraser <JSFraserl comcast .net >, "erin2000 2hotmail.com" <erin2000 @hotmail.com >, Emmett O'Donnell < emmett vikingind.com >, Frank Doyle < frank(o)standingstonegroup.com> Subject: Agenda Request for upcoming Tiburon Town Council meeting To the Tiburon Town Council: Hon. Alice Fredericks, Mayor Frank Doyle, Vice Mayor Erin Tollini, Councilmember Jim Fraser, Councilmember Emmett O'Donnell, Councilmember I am disappointed that no public input was sought regarding the generous offer of the long term loan of internationally acclaimed sculptor Mark di Suvero's Huru to Tibruon. I respectfully that discussion on this matter be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of Tiburon Town Council. r. Thank you for considering this request. Sincerely, Rebecca Lendl 2245 Vistazo Street East Rebecca Lendl Director of Development Headlands Center for the Arts 944 Fort Barry Sausalito, CA 94965 rlendl headlands.ore 1415-331-2787 x36 Join us on Thursday, November 20 for First Look! DIGEST 7' Peggy Curran From: Alice Fredericks <alice @alicefredericks.net> Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 20141:33 PM To: Peggy Curran Subject: FW: Agenda Request for upcoming Tiburon Town Council meeting - DiSuvero From: eric lendl <enr]oue620 @RmaH.com> Date: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at 12:40 PM To: Undisclosed Recipients <askalicenow @usa.net >, Jim Fraser USFraserl @comcast .net >, "erin2000 @hotmai1.com" <erin2000 @hotmaiLcom >, <emmett @vikinsind.com>, <frank @standingstonearoua.com> Subject: Agenda Request for upcoming Tiburon Town Council meeting - DiSuvero To the Tiburon Town Council: Hon. Alice Fredericks, Mayor Frank Doyle, Vice Mayor Erin Tollini, Councilmember Jim Fraser, Councilmember Emmett O'Donnell, Councilmember I was shocked and disappointed to learn that Mark DiSuvero's generous offer of the long term loan of Huru was turned down by your council. I work for the gallery that represents Mr. DiSuvero on the west coat and to add one of his works to our town is a once in a lifetime opportunity that should not be missed! These works can only bolster an institution or location (UCSF, the Walker, etc) and could potentially be a great revenue booster for the town of Tiburon, as people flood to witness the grandeur. Please reconsider your decision. I respectfully request that discussion on this matter be placed on the agenda of the next meeting of Tiburon Town Council. Thank you for your consideration. Sincerely, Eric Lend] 2245 Vistazo Street East 1• MINUTES 915 TIBURON DESIGN REVEW BOARD MEETING OF OCTOBER 2, 2014 The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Cousins. A. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Cousins, Vice Chair Tollini and Boardmember Kricensky Absent: Boardmembers Chong and Emberson Ex- Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Assistant Planner O'Malley and Minutes Clerk Rusting B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None C. STAFF BRIEFING Planning Manager Watrous reminded the Board of the October 9 Town Council/Design Review Board workshop. D. PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS 1. 136 LELAND WAY: File No. 714088; Alex Kypriadis and Miriam Connaughton, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single - family dwelling. The project would include a new master bedroom suite and expanded living room, dining room, and kitchen. The proposal would result in a gross floor area of 1,801 square feet and lot coverage of 2,086 square feet (26.3 %). Assessor's Parcel No. 034- 175 -07. The applicant is requesting design review approval to construct additions to an existing single - family dwelling on property located at 136 Leland Way in the Bel Aire neighborhood. The majority of the project would be in the rear of the property with a minor addition in the front towards the existing driveway. The proposal would include a master bedroom suite, larger living room, dining room, and kitchen. Other improvements include extending the garage closer to the front yard and street and a new porch at the entrance of the home with a walkway from the street. The landscaping would remain the same throughout the property with a new concrete patio in the middle of the proposed addition in the rear property. The proposal would result in a floor area of 1,801 square feet, which is below the maximum floor area ratio for the property (2,793 square feet). The proposal would result in lot coverage of 2,086 square feet (26.3 %), which is below the maximum 30% permitted lot coverage in the R -1- B-A zone. Alex Kypriadis, owner, stated that he was available for any questions from the Board. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #15 10/2/14 There were no public comments. Vice Chair Tollini said that this was a modest proposal with no variances requested. He supported the project and felt that it followed the pattern of approved homes in the area. Boardmember Kricensky agreed with Vice Chair Tollini that this was a modest proposal that would have no adverse effects on the community. Chair Cousins agreed with the other Boardmembers. ACTION: It was M/S (Tollini/Kricensky) that the request for 136 Leland Way is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and to approve the request, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Vote: 3 -0. 2. 25 NORTH TERRACE: File No. 21423; Robert and Lynn Wong, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single - family dwelling, with Variances for reduced side yard setback and excess lot coverage. The proposal involves the construction of a detached carport and a new trellis connecting to the house, along with a new 6 foot tall redwood fence along the side and rear property lines. The proposal would increase the lot coverage on the site by 563 square feet to a total of 2,287 square feet (23.0 %), which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage in the RO -2 zone (15.0 %). The proposed carport would extend to within 6 feet, 9 inches of the southern (left) side property line, which is less than the 15 foot side yard setback required in the RO -2 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 034 - 242 -09. The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an existing one -story single - family dwelling on property located at 31 North Terrace. A new two - car carport would be added in front of the house. A new trellis would connect the carport to the house. A new 6 foot tall redwood fence would be installed along the side and rear property lines. The proposal would increase the lot coverage on the site by 563 square feet to a total of 2,287 square feet (23.0 %), which exceeds the maximum permitted lot coverage in the RO -2 zone (15.0 %). The applicant has therefore requested a variance for excess lot coverage. The proposed carport would extend to within 6 feet, 9 inches of the southern (left) side property line. As a 15 foot side yard setback is required in the RO -2 zone, a variance is also requested for reduced side yard setback. Robert Wong, owner, said that they are adding a carport to the property. He said that they looked at several different designs and elicited feedback from neighbors and this is the proposal that seemed to accommodate the concerns of the neighbors. He noted that the lot is not square and they are therefore asking for a setback variance on the side of the carport. He stated that the neighbor on the side bordering the carport has no issues with the application. He also stated that they recently converted the garage to a living area, but the garage could not fit a standard sized car and that is why they need to add a new carport at this point. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #15 10/2/14 There were no public comments. Boardmember Kricensky said that this was a modest proposal and is needed for the house. He said that adhering to the setback would pinch the entry and affect how it works with the rest of the house. He agreed with staff's findings regarding the variances. Vice Chair Tollini agreed with Boardmember Kricensky and suggested that if the setback was sensitive the carport could be pushed to the north, but noted that the current amount of space between the proposed side lot line and the neighboring house was reasonable. He agreed that complying with the setback would pinch the entry and given the amount of screening and that there are no objections, he could support the project as presented. Chair Cousins agreed with the other Boardmembers. ACTION: It was WS (Kricensky /Tollini) that the request for 25 North Terrace is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and to approve the request, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Vote: 3 -0. 3. 515 HILARY DRIVE: File No. 714094; Rich and Christi McElreath, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a fence for an existing single- family dwelling. The project would involve the construction of a 6 foot tall fence on top of a 1 to 3 foot tall retaining wall along the rear property line. Assessor's Parcel No. 039 - 133 -10. The applicant is requesting design review approval to construct a fence for an existing single - family dwelling on property located at 515 Hilary Drive. A series of existing 1 to 3 foot tall retaining walls are situated near the rear property line. These walls create a grade difference between the subject site and the adjacent property at 20 Rowley Circle, with the subject property lower than the neighboring lot. A 38 inch tall fence is currently situated on top of the retaining walls along the property line. The proposed wood fence would be located on the rear north property line in between the subject site and 20 Rowley Circle. The proposed fence would have a maximum height of six feet (6'), would stand on the property line (approximately 68 linear feet), and would connect to the remaining perimeter six foot (6') tall fence along the other property lines. The existing 38 inch tall fence would be removed, except for a minor portion on the west side, which is currently covered in landscaping. This application was first submitted for staff -level design review. During the review of this application, the neighboring property owners at 20 Rowley Circle and 30 Rowley Circle raised objections to the design of the proposed fence. As a result, this application has been referred to the Design Review Board. Christi McElreath, owner, noted the very lengthy opposition letter to their application for a new fence in their back yard. She distributed a letter to the Board responding to that opposition. She said that when they first moved into their home the fence was in a state of disrepair and their dog TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #15 10/2114 had pushed through it on several occasions. She said that they wanted to have a new fence so that their bedroom would not be completely exposed from the neighbor's back yard. She stated that the neighbor cut back all of the landscaping along the property line so severely that there was no privacy whatsoever. Ms. McElreath presented photos taken from the neighbor's property at the time they purchased their home. She stated they have now planted grass all the way to the property line and there is now no place to plant privacy screening. She said that she offered multiple options for fencing or screening and the neighbor has said no to every option and made no other suggestions. She felt that landscaping could be removed and said that she cannot put in landscaping for privacy on her side because it would be very expensive, would require 10 foot trees or shrubs and would not be a permanent solution. Ms. McElreath stated that the fence needs to be replaced as it is in bad condition. She said that the fence is only three feet high and does not provide any privacy. She noted that there are eight houses on Rowley Circle and three of them have six -foot high privacy fences. She said that the fence at the northwest comer is not as much a concern as the fence on the northeast corner. She said that they are not asking to replace the last twelve feet on that side because it is over six feet. high, has full landscaping, and there are no privacy concerns in that comer. She said that they have tried to be as nice as they possibly can and are only asking for something reasonable to protect their privacy. Vice Chair Tollini asked for the height of the red string along the property line. Ms. McElreath said that it is five feet high. Vice Chair Tollini asked if they would like the fence to be five feet tall. Ms. McElreath said that they would like it higher but five feet seems like a reasonable compromise. The public hearing was opened. James Demmert, representing the Mittelmans, said that they could not attend because of the death of Mr. Mittelman's father. Mr. Demmert read a statement from the Mittelmans and stated that their concerns are mainly about the potential view impacts. He said that they love the view and appreciate sitting in the patio and hot tub and being able to enjoy the view. He stated that the proposed fence would undercut their view and give their backyard a walled -in feeling. He said that they do not like the appearance and the height of the fence. He said that the existing fence is in good shape and does not need to be replaced. He stated that the Mittelmans had a six foot hedge along the center of the property line, but it was there to obscure views of the McElreaths' roof and there was no hedge on the east and west edges of the property line to preserve their views. Mr. Demmert stated that the Mittelmans were amicable to putting in landscaping to obscure the privacy, but they opposed a six foot fence because it would be fence them in, make it feel like they are in a trailer park and ruin their view. Rich McElreath, owner, stated the neighboring property could still put in landscaping to obscure the fence. Privacy landscaping would cover the fence and therefore putting in the fence would not impact them if they planted screening in front of the fence. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #15 4 10/2/14 The public hearing was closed. Vice Chair Tollini said that he visited the Mittelmans' property, which appeared to be the only property affected by the proposed fence. He thought that the five foot height illustrated by the red string was imminently reasonable. He imagined that a taller height might start to make the neighbors' yard feel enclosed. However, he did not see any real grounds to object to a fence. He said that if the neighbors do not like the look of the fence then they can plant landscaping to obscure it. Boardmember Kricensky thought that both parties could make an argument but there is a reasonable expectation of privacy. He said that the Board needs to address the views from the Mittelmans' property. He said that he sat in a chair on their patio and on the deck at their hot tub and all he could see was roof and Del Mar, and that would still be visible if a five foot fence was built. He said that even on the sides the water would be visible with a five foot fence, but might be affected by a six foot fence. He said that he was confused as to what view would be lost with the fence. He noted that they had landscaping at six feet high before and the property would not feel any more boxed in than it was before if there was a fence. He said that right now you can look right down into the applicants' bedroom from the rear yard. He believed that this -was a. reasonable request for privacy. He said that it is not the Mittelmans' obligation to provide additional landscaping for privacy, but if they want more privacy than the fence provides then they can plant in front of it. He said that he really tried to understand the Mittelman's view issue but believed that five feet should be the maximum height and that anything higher than that would start to infringe on the view. Chair Cousins said that he also went to the adjacent property and found that the fence would only obstruct the immediate foreground views of buildings and not obstruct the water views and long . distance views. He said that removing the landscaping in the Mittelmans' back yard changed the conditions and he felt that their neighbors should be able to respond to restore their privacy. He felt that the compromise of a five foot fence was more than reasonable. ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky/Tollini) that the request for 515 Hillary Drive is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and to approve the request, subject to the attached conditions of approval, and the additional condition of approval that the fence be limited in height to five feet. Vote: 3 -0. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES 914 OF THE SEPTEMBER 4, 2014 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky /Tollini) to approve the minutes of the September 4, 2014 meeting, as written. Vote: 3 -0. F. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 p.m. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #15 10/2/14 eGE.3 PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES MINUTES NO. 1050 October 22, 2014 Regular Meeting Town of Tiburon Council Chambers 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Weiner called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m. Present: Chair Weiner, Vice Chair Kulik, Commissioners Corcoran and Williams Absent: Commissioner Weller Staff Present: Director of Community Development Anderson and Planning Manager Watrous ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING: Planning Manager Watrous reported that there will be a meeting on November 12, 2014 to consider the conditional use permit for 110 Main Street. Director of Community Development Anderson reported that Commissioner Williams had expressed interest in attending the Sonoma State University's Planning Commissioner's Seminar later this year. He asked if any other Commissioners wished to attend and they did not. PUBLIC HEARINGS 1. 3825 PARADISE DRIVE (ALTA ROBLES PRECISE DEVELOPMENT PLAN): Request for Time Extension for an Approved 14 -Unit Single - Family Residential Project on approximately 52 Acres of Land; Planned Development #20; File #30701; Rabin Survivors Trust and SODA, Owners and Applicants; Assessor's Parcel Nos. 039 - 301 -01 and 039 -021- 13 Mr. Watrous presented the staff report. He said that in 2012 the Town Council approved the Alta Robles Precise Development Plan for 14 single family residential lots on 52.2 acres. The ere is a condition of approval stating that the Precise Development Plan would be valid for 36 months and would expire unless a time extension is granted or a tentative map has been approved. As the applicants have not yet obtained their tentative map, the applicants requested an 18 -month time extension. Mr. Watrous stated that a time extension is regulated under the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance which states that the permit holder shall submit sufficient evidence to the Town to determine whether good cause for an extension exists. He said that the applicants have indicated that these delays TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1050 PAGE 1 are due to several reasons beyond their control and intend to file the tentative map application by the end of this year. He said that staff was not aware of any change in circumstances for the property or surroundings that would argue against granting such an extension and he recommended that the Commission hold the public hearing, hear and consider all testimony and adopt the attached resolution recommending approval of the 18 -month time extension to the Town Council. Commissioner Williams asked whether the factors in determining whether or not good cause exists were in the zoning ordinance. Mr. Watrous said that the thresholds have been a matter of policy. Chair Welner opened the public hearing. Daniel Rabin, applicant, thanked the Commission and staff for working with them and said that they were requesting a time extension to file the tentative map application for the Alta Robles project. He said that his family remains excited and determined to see this project through to its completion. He said that soon after the plan's passage, his father was diagnosed with terminal cancer and they did not make the progress they had hoped to achieve. He said that it took them time to settle his father's estate and generally adjust to their loss. He stated that they are now refocused and would like the tentative map phase of the project completed as quickly as possible. He said that they look forward to building the project and asked that the Commission grant the extension. Scott Hochstrasser, planning consultant working with the Rabin family, reiterated the hurdles faced by the family summarized in the staff report. He noted that they had to go through an annexation process which they have completed with LAFCO and that they must coordinate and consult with state and federal agencies on some of the biological mitigations. He stated that they hope to file the tentative map application prior to the Council's action on the time extension request. Chair Welner closed the public hearing. Commissioner Corcoran stated that this project is incredibly complex and took years to process. In light of Mr. Rabin's untimely passing after approval of the project and given the criteria the Town has used in determining whether to grant such an extension, he supported the request. Commissioner Williams said that she found that there were compelling circumstances that warrant an extension and there was certainly evidence of intent to proceed with the project. She confirmed with staff that there have been no substantial changes to Town policies and regulations since 2012. She noted that a comprehensive EIR analyzed impacts on Paradise Drive and bicyclists, and although she appreciated that there may have been an increase in the number of bicyclists, she had not seen evidence that there has been a significant increase or that this was a change of circumstances. She thought that an extension was warranted under the circumstances. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1050 PAGE 2 Vice Chair Kulik echoed the comments of the other Commissioners and said that the reasons for the request were compelling. He expressed his sympathy for the family's loss and supported the time extension. Chair Welner concurred with the Commissioners' views. ACTION: It was WS (Corcoran/Williams) to adopt the resolution recommending approval of the 18 -month time extension to the Town Council. Motion carried: 4 -0. 2. 215 BLACKFIELD DRIVE: Periodic Review of a Conditional Use Permit to Operate a Synagogue and Appurtenant Day School; File #1004; Congregation Kol Shofar, Owner and Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 038 - 351 -34 Mr. Watrous presented the staff report. He stated that the Town Council approval in 2007 specified a review process for the CUP which was modified last year by the Commission to require annual review of the permit. He noted that monitoring of the High Holy Days which occurred on September 24, 2014 indicated that everything ran smoothly, with parking and traffic levels slightly lower than last year. He said that staff finds that the synagogue and day school seem to be operating in substantial compliance with their CUP. He noted that Kol Shofar has submitted a CUP application to amend certain other requirements of the CUP which involve amending regulations regarding the member sponsored events, the courtyard use, parking limitations, management and lighting, and the neighborhood advisory committee.. He stated that staff is in the process of preparing the CEQA documents for this application, which will be presented for separate review and consideration in the future by the Planning Commission and that the Planning Commission should not comment this evening. He recommended that the Commission take testimony on the item, close the hearing and conclude that Kol Shofar is in substantial compliance with its CUP. Vice Chair Kulik said that last year there was some neighbor concern about vegetation and landscaping, and he confirmed with staff that there were no complaints received from neighbors this year. Chair Welner opened the public hearing. Joshua Steinhauer, Kol Shofar, thanked the Commission and staff and said that everything has gone very smoothly again this year. He stated that all operations have been well within the use permit requirements and within their capacity limits. He introduced their new President, Steven Tulsky, and Executive Director Nancy Drapin who were available for questions. Chair Welner closed the public hearing. Vice Chair Kulik stated that there were no complaints from the neighborhood and he found the congregation to be in substantial compliance with its CUP. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2014 -MINUTES NO. 1050 PAGE 3 Commissioner Williams agreed and recognized the substantial evidence of compliance based on the staff report. She commended the Kol Shofar representatives for being able to follow the many requirements. Commissioner Corcoran said that it appears that the use permit has been requiring less attention at each subsequent review and there has been less and less neighbor concern. He found that Kol Shofar was in substantial compliance with the CUP. Chair Welner concurred with Commissioners and said that the evidence points to overwhelming compliance with the CUP. ACTION: It was M/S (Williams/Corcoran) that the Planning Commission finds that Kol Shofar is in substantial compliance with its CUP. Motion carried: 4 -0. 3. GENERAL PLAN CIRCULATION ELEMENT AMENDMENTS: Review Proposed Amendments to the Tiburon General Plan Circulation Element Incorporating "Complete Streets" Principles; Consider the Initial Study/Draft Negative Declaration, and Make a Recommendation to the Town Council Regarding Adoption Director of Community Development Anderson gave the staff report and said that the California Complete Streets Act requires that in the next comprehensive update of the circulation element the Town needs to include "complete streets" principles and policies in that element. He said that the Complete Streets Act requires that all users of streets, roads and highways (including bicyclists, children with disabilities, motorists, movers of commercial goods, pedestrians, users of public transportation and seniors) be considered, with the idea of making streets safe and convenient for all users. He noted that typically circulation elements have focused on automobile traffic and communities are now required to take a broader look at their elements with respect to user groups and travel modes. Mr. Anderson noted that a comprehensive update of the Circulation Element is underway, but will not be ready for adoption until roughly mid -2015. He stated that MTC has tied eligibility for certain roadway maintenance grant monies to having Complete Streets policies in the Circulation Element. As a result, staff has grafted the Complete Streets policies into the Town's existing circulation element as a stop -gap measure so the Town will meet the MTC eligibility criteria by the January 15, 2015 deadline. He described the different proposed sections, goals and implementing programs. He stated that an Initial Study and draft Negative Declaration has been prepared for this project and no comments had been received, but it is the role of the Commission is to consider the environmental document in making its recommendation to the Town Council. He recommended that the Commission hold the public hearing, take any comments, discuss any changes the Commission may wish to make and recommend adoption to the Council by adopting the resolution included in the packet. Vice Chair Kulik asked if the Town would lose a substantial amount of funding if no action was taken. Mr. Anderson said that while staff cannot guarantee what funding MTC might grant the Town, several tens of thousands of dollars are usually involved. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1050 PAGE 4 Vice Chair Kulik asked what are the practical implications of the goals in the element. Mr. Anderson replied that most streets in Tiburon are not amenable to the types of things the goals envision, since they are residential streets with little or no room to provide sidewalks and bike lanes. However, he said that in a sense this helps the Town focus its energies on the streets that could use these types of improvements, such as collector streets and arterial streets. He said that over time, more and more of these types of improvements will be folded into design of roadway improvements when the Town undertakes a major overlay or reconstruction of a street. Commissioner Corcoran asked about Program C -r which would require that all Complete Streets related projects be referred to the POST Commission. Mr. Anderson said that such referrals have been required by law for a couple of years and the Town has been doing so periodically. He added that the entire Complete Streets policy section was referred to the POST Commission in September. As an example of a POST referral, Anderson stated that on the next POST Commission agenda there is an item for improvements being proposed at Blackfield Drive that would help with some of the pedestrian/bicycle /vehicular congestion that occurs around school pickup and drop -off times. Chair Welner opened the public hearing. There were no comments and the public hearing was closed. Chair Welner said that he appreciated that this matter was brought to the Commission prior to the statutory deadlines. He said that most of changes are ultimately required by statute and appear to reflect good public policy. He agreed that the CEQA analysis made sense and he was inclined to support staff's recommendation. Commissioner Corcoran said that the modifications were reasonable. He pointed out a typographical error on C -50 on page 5 -23; "The Town shall facilitate multi -modal access along appropriate corridors to major facilities and destinations such as Blackiels Pasture." Commissioner Williams concurred with Chair Welner's comments and recommended approval. She understood that this was a measure of limited duration with an opportunity to review a more comprehensive circulation element update in the future. She said that she was inspired by the vision statement and echoed Chair Welner's comment about these being good policies. Vice Chair Kulik stated that the amendments recognize the fact that every town is different, and given Tiburon's topography and existing street system, that it is not reasonable to expect sidewalks on every street. He was pleased that the provisions allowed for reasonable limitations and supported approval of the resolution. ACTION: It was M/S (Kulik/Williams) to recommend adoption of the Negative Declaration and the Circulation Element amendments to the Town Council by adopting the Resolution as set forth as Exhibit 1. Motion carried: 4 -0. 4. 110 MAIN STREET: Conditional Use Permit to Extend the Hours for Beer and Wind Sales for a Restaurant in a Village Commercial Zone; File 411405; Zelinsky Properties, TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1050 PAGE 5 Owner; Crystal and Renzo Azzarello, Applicants; Assessor's Parcel No. 059 - 102 -20 Continued to November 12, 2014 Mr. Watrous noted that Commissioners Kulik and Weller will not be present for the meeting of November 12, 2014 and he asked and confirmed that the remaining three Commissioners will be present. 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES — Regular Meeting of September 24, 2014 Commissioner Williams requested the following correction: • Page 4, third paragraph, "She said that the applicant had taken into account all types of noises that can arise and all conceivable decibel ranges." Vice Chair Kulik requested the following correction: • Page 5, top paragraph, second to the last line, replace "65 foot fixed pier" with "60 foot fixed pier." ACTION: It was WS (Williams /Corcoran) to approve the minutes of the September 24, 2014, as amended. Motion carried: 3- 0- 1(Welner abstained). The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:05 p.m. JON WELNER, CHAIR Tiburon Planning Commission ATTEST: DANIEL M. WATROUS, SECRETARY TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - OCTOBER 22, 2014 - MINUTES NO. 1050 PAGE 6 TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 ACTION MINUTES #16 TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7. 00 PM DIGEST /U Regular Meeting Design Review Board November 6, 2014 7:00 P.M. Present: Chair Cousins, Vice Chair Tollini and Boardmembers Chong and Kricensky Absent: Boardmember Emberson Ex- Officio: Planning Manager Watrous ORAL COMMUNICATIONS None STAFF BRIEFING (if anvil None PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS 9 BURRELL COURT: File No. 21422; Firaze Hariri, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single - family dwelling, with Variances for reduced front yard setback and excess lot coverage. The applicants propose to construct a new second story and additions to the garage, entry and rear of the house on the ground level, adding 1,734 square feet to the residence. The project would extend to within 19 feet, 2 inches of the front property line, which is less than the 30 foot minimum front yard setback required in the RO -2 zone. The project would also have a maximum lot coverage of 22.1 %, which is greater than the 15.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the RO -2 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 034 - 302 -05. Continued to December 4.2014 2. LING SUBDIVISION PROJECT: File No. 714096; Joe Ling, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for a landscaping and lighting plan for a three -lot subdivision. The project would landscape the extension of the roadway for Stony Hill Road and install one new pole - mounted street light. Assessor's Parcel No. 055- 261 -34. Approved 4 -0 3. 2340 PARADISE DRIVE: File No. 714090; Julia Shumelda, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single- family dwelling. The project would involve the expansion of an existing deck to the rear of the house and adding windows. Assessor's Parcel No. 059 - 191 -02. Approved 4 -0 Design Review Board November 6, 2014 Page 1 4. 2312 SPANISH TRAIL: File No. 21426; Malcolm and Bonnie Wittenberg, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing two - family dwelling, with Variances for reduced side yard setbacks and a Floor Area Exception. The applicants propose to construct additions to the rear of the existing structure, adding 1,493 square feet to the two - family dwelling. The project would extend to within 6 feet of the both side property lines, which is less than the 8 foot minimum side yard setback required in the R -2 zone. The project would also have a total floor area of 3,848 square feet, which is greater than the floor area ratio of 3,128 square feet for a property of this size. Assessor's Parcel No. 059- 201 -32. Continued to December 4, 2014 MINUTES 5. Regular Meeting of October 2, 2014 Approved as amended 4 -0 ADJOURNMENT At 8:55 PM Design Review Board November 6. 2014 Page 2 DIGEST // TOWN OF TIBURON Action Minutes - Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 12, 2014 — 7:30 PM Tiburon, CA 94920 ACTION Tai 11: 1: � � ' : ►I►II► • � ulu • ►I CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7.30 PM Present: Chair Welner, Commissioner Corcoran, Commissioner Williams Absent: Vice Chair Kulik, Commissioner Weller, ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There Were None Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Planning Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future Planning Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record. 101038 15 1 &33 M NVA21PI&IIFA0at),]1�1y1�[f7 Commission and Committee Reports Director's Report Ia]0.311 Lei :IWAI]I�[ef.N 110 MAIN STREET: Conditional Use Permit to Extend the Hours for Beer and Wine Sales for a Restaurant in a Village Commercial Zone; File #11405; Zelinsky Properties, Owner; Crystal and Renzo Azzarello, Applicants; Assessor's Parcel No. 059- 102 -20 [DWI Approved 3 -0 MINUTES 2. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES —Regular Meeting of October 22, 2014 ADJOURNMENT At 7:50 PM au 1214 Tiburon Planning Commission Action Minutes November 12, 2014 Page 1 TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Town Hall Council Chambers Tiburon, CA 94920 i L 3 T /a Regular Meeting Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission November 18, 2014 — 6:00 PM NXIM10.1 PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Winkler, Vice -Chair Allen, Commissioners Feldman; McMullen & Thier ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action or follow -up may be referred to Town Staff or placed on a future Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record. MINUTES • Approval of Minutes — Regular meeting of September 16, 2014 COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING • Subcommittee Oral Reports • Staff Updates BUSINESS ITEMS 1. Review and Comment on Proposed Ned's Way/Tiburon Blvd. Crosswalk Enhancements (PB) 2. Review and Comment on Proposed Bicycle- related Improvements at the Blackfield Drive /Greenwood Cove Drive /Tiburon Boulevard intersection (PB) 3. Review of Dog Walking Permit Program and Regulations: Six-month POST Review (MS) 4. Open Space Maintenance and Invasive Species Removal Efforts: Status report on current fiscal year activities and proposed future programming efforts (MS) 5. Consider Sunset of the Dog - Walking Regulations Ad -hoc Subcommittee (MS) ADJOURNMENT Parks Open Space and Trails Commission Agenda Page DIGEST TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall Design Review Board 1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 20, 2014 Tiburon, CA 94920 7:00 P.M. AGENDA TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Cousins, Vice Chair Tollini, Boardmembers Chong, Emberson and Kricensky ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Persons wishing to address the Design Review Board on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Design Review Board is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and /or placed on a future Design Review Board agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Any communications regarding an item not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record for that item. STAFF BRIEFING (if any) PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS 1. 587 VIRGINIA DRIVE: File No. 21424; Ryan Aytay, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single - family dwelling, with Variances for reduced rear yard setback and excess lot coverage. The applicants propose to demolish an existing detached garage and construct a new attached two -car garage, along with a new master second bedroom and foyer. The project would increase the house size by751 square feet and the garage size by 101 square feet. The project would extend to within 10 feet, 6 inches of the rear property line, which is less than the 20 foot minimum front yard setback required in the R -1 zone. The project would also have a maximum lot coverage of 42.4 %, which is greater than the 30.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the R -1 zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 055- 091 -03. [DWI MINUTES 2. Regular Meeting of November 6, 2014 ADJOURNMENT Design Review Board November 20, 2014 Page 1 l3 REGULAR MEETING "L 7 6 BELVEDERE- TIBURON LIBRARY AGENCY Monday, November 17, 2014, 6:15pm Belvedere- Tiburon Library 1501 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, California CALL TO ORDERIROLL CALL OPEN FORUM This is an opportunity for any citizen to briefly address the Board of Trustees on any matter that does not appear on this agenda. Upon being recognized by the Chair, please state your name, address, and limit your oral statement to no more than three minutes. Matters that appear to warrant a more lengthy presentation or Board consideration may be agendized for further discussion at a later meeting. STAFF. BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS 1. Chair's report — Ronald Helow, BTLA Chair - (2 minutes) 2. Library Director's report — Deborah Mazzolini, Library Director (10 minutes) 3. Belvedere- Tiburon Library Foundation report — Joan Don, President, BTLF, Donna Bero, Foundation Executive Director (5 minutes) 4. Report on Financial Statement October 2014 (5 minutes) 5. Committee reports (5 minutes) CONSENT CALENDAR — 2 minutes The purpose of the Consent Calendar is to group items together which generally do not require discussion and which will probably be approved by one motion unless separate action is required on a particular item. Any member of the Agency may request removal of an item for discussion. 6. Approval of minutes of October 20, 2014 7. Approval of warrants dated October, 2014 TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS The purpose of Trustee Considerations is to list items for discussion and potential action. 8. Approval of Final Audit. 9. New Website progress report by Library and Foundation Staff. COMMUNICATIONS & ANNOUNCEMENTS 10. Monthly calendar 11. Schedule of FY 2015 meeting dates NOTICE AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT The following accommodations will be provided, upon request, to persons with a disability: agendas and /or agenda packet materials in alternate formats; special assistance needed to attend or participate in this meeting. Please make your request at the office of the Administrative Assistant or by calling (415) 789 -2660. Whenever possible, please make your request three days in advance. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLATION THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, 2014 HAS BEEN CANCELLED THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 109 2014 SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY