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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2006-07-21 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of July 17 - 21,2006 <. 1) Email from Energy Committee of Sierra Club - re: Congrats on Tib Solar 2) Correspondence from Marin Co Civil Grand Jury - re: 2005-2006 Final Report 3) Correspondence from Scott Anderson - re: Prop.Sewer Line Over Town O.S. 4) Memorandum from Dan Watrous - re: Info on Redhill Circle Landscaping 5) Correspondence from MTC - re: Commission Packets 6) Correspondence from Army Bartolome - re: Request for Letter from Mayor 7) Monthly Report - Design Review - June 2006 8) Yearly Recap - Design Review Submittals - June 2006 9) Minutes - Design Review Board - July 6, 2006 10) Action Minutes - Design Review Board - July 20, 2006 11) Meeting Notice - Marin Healthcare District Board - July 21, 2006 12) Meeting Cancellation - July 26, 2006 Attached Original Separates (Councilmembers Only) la) Seminar Announcement - Cal. Environmental Quality Act Page 1 of 4 I. From: Dean Bloomquist Sent: Friday, July 21,2006 12:59 PM To: Heidi Bigal!; Scott Anderson; allCDD Subject: FW: Thanks for making your city a "solar friendly" place to live with affordable solar permit fees ~!~8f~~ Connie Cashman FYI. A pat on the back for all. From: Tom Roberts [mailto:tc.roberts@mindspring.com] Sent: Friday, July 21, 2006 12:00 PM To: Mayor, Paul Smith Cc: Alex Mdntyre; Dean Bloomquist Subject: Thanks for making your city a "solar friendly" place to live with affordable solar permit fees July 21, 2006 Re: Thanks for making your city a "solar friendly" place to live with affordable solar permit fees Dear Mayor Paul Smith: The San Francisco Bay Chapter of the Sierra Club would like to recognize you and your staff for encouraging the installation of solar power systems in your city . We recently completed a study on solar electric permit fees in 48 jurisdictions (in Alameda, Contra Costa,. Marin and San Francisco counties) and found that your city has one of the most progressive fee structures (see comparative chart attachment). Installation costs for solar power systems are substantial and low permit fees make a solar system more affordable for the average homeowner. In 2005 a state law (by Assembly Member Lois W olk) became effective, which encourages cities to have minimal permit fees and to cease aesthetic reviews for installation approval of solar energy systems. A letter of intent from Assembly Member W olk was sent to all cities in California on June 7, 2006 (see attachment). Some cities have yet to take action on implementing a reasonable solar permit fee policy (see attached ranking chart). We are writing to officially recognize your city for providing affordable solar permits in your community, thus promoting clean, renewable solar energy. California voters feel strongly about renewable energy. A 2005 Field Research Institute poll of 954 Californians found that 77% support increasing the state's investment in solar energy. Such sentiments will increase as citizens look for solutions to rising utility rates and rolling blackouts. Solar electricity is a clean, reliable, and renewable alternative to polluting fossil fuel power plants and will help alleviate California's energy problems. Since local sunlight and available roof space are plentiful, only the number of installations can limit the production potential of solar power. We want to thank you for the work you are doing to encourage solar power system installations and encourage you to continue your leadership role in promoting a clean and secure energy future for the residents in your city. If you have any questions about the permit fee study, please feel free to contact me, Tom Roberts (415-203-2781), or Stan Van Velsor-(650-390-8441). You can download a full copy of the study from: http://lomaprieta.sierraclub.org/global warming/articles/pv permit study NE Bav.pdf Sincerely, 7/21/2006 , ., , . ., ~ Page 2 of 4 .~ ,/ /' /~ #' Tom Roberts Energy Sub-committee Member Sierra Club, San Francisco Bay Chapter 2530 San Pablo Avenue, Suite 1 Berkeley, CA 94702 cc: City Manger Head Building Official 7/21/2006 AVERAGE Mill Valley Tiburon Pleasant Hill Walnut Creek Belvedere San Anselmo San Francisco San Pablo Ross Albany Marin County Jtra Costa County Oakland Pleasant on Clayton Pittsburg Orinda Moraga Lafayette Brentwood Berkeley Newark Livermore San Ramon Martinez San Rafael Alameda County Piedmont Pinole Sausalito Concord Oakley Corte Madera Emeryville City of Alameda Antioch Richmond Dublin Novato Fairfax Larkspur EI Ceritto Danville Fremont Hercules Hayward Union City San Leandro 7/21/2006 Solar Electric Permit Fees for NorthlEast S.F. Bay Area as of 0712012006 . ................... . ......"...........,.. ........... .................................".~..... ..........-. 1$445 $3 -. $35 ".$55 _$65 _$73 _$80 _$85 -_$93 $125 - ~183 $190 $195 $199 $200 $230 $250 $250 $250 $250 $250 $261 $267 $280 $285 1$303 I b386 ... .. 1$458 $54 $5 0 $5 2 $600 $650 $660 ~sW1M:;1~WJ $674 $690 $690 $73~ $74 $ 63, On 9t11200S $207 $~76 $813 $840 $850 $850 $894 $1,000 - $1,074 $1,1 00 $0 $400 $1,000 $600 $800 $200 Page 3 of 4 II $0 5300 0$3015500 [II $50 1 8700 11$701 S900 1$901+ $1 ,200 , " ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ....-..._---~.~ ~;:;:::.,~~.~..~...... ~. COUNTY OF MARIN ........ ~. MARIN COUNTY CIVIL GRAND JURY Date: July 10, 2006 To: Tiburon Town Council From: Patti Baseheart Aide to the Grand Jury /JIG~sr RECEIVED JUL 1 8 2006 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TlBURON RE: 2005-2006 Marin County Grand Jury Final Report Enclosed is the Final Report of the 2005-2006 Grand Jury for your reference. These reports and there responses are located on the Marin County website at www.co.marin.ca.us/grandiury · ry If you have any questions regarding the Grand Jury, please do not hesitate to contact me at 415-499-6132. Enclosure ~ D tA.n C. J - \:) I ~ \"" -e h a. ~ +h.-c. bn-e hay d lj) P ~ PI" 0\11' ol~d. r: o.c..l +t--e-e +0 ~+-Op 02) -Et (-e{I-u\)) Of ~OV\. CAn YI<'W I.J. .e. l..e c. ~ on ~ c..~ ) 'd d 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 303, San Rafael. CA 94903 · Tel. 415.499.6132 ~~ .~ lown ofTiburon · 1505 Tiburon Boulevard · Tiburon, CA 94920. P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 · www.ci.tiburon.ca.us Community Development Department July 17, 2006 Robert Lynch District Manager Sanitary District No.5 of Marin County P. O. Box 227 Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: PROPOSED SEWER LINE OVER TOWN OPEN SPACE LAND Dear Mr. Lynch: This letter is in response to your letter dated July 6,2006 (received July 17) regarding a possible land development application for the purpose of installing and maintaining a sewer line on Town open space lands in the Middle Ridge portion of the Tiburon Peninsula. In your letter, you ask what the appropriate land development application might be for this project. Based on my understanding of the project and process, Sanitary District No.5 (SD5) does not need to apply for a land development application from the Town at this time, since it has already requested an easement from Town as of April 2006. What is needed is completion of the appropriate environmental documentation for the Town Council to consider the easement request in the context of making an informed decision. First of all, let me state my belief that the Town of Tiburon shares SD5's goal of bringing all properties in the SD5 sphere of influence into a public sewer system, for both environmental and public health purposes. That said, the Town must have the results of the analysis of the project's impacts prior to makinga decision on the request for easement. As I understand it, SD5 has devised several design alternatives for a project that would convey all effluent that is currently treated at the. Paradise Cove package plant to the main plant on Paradise Drive at Mar West Street for treatment. There are several new elements to the proposed conveyance system, including pump stations, pipelines, and ancillary equipment. The ultimate service area for this conveyance system may include substantial additional territory beyond that currently served by the Paradise Cove treatment plant, including Seafirth Estates, the Acacia Drive Subdivision, the Romberg Center, and all properties off Paradise Drive from Trestle Glen Boulevard south to Bluff Point. In short, this is a major project with a broad scope that has the potential to affect a large number of properties, with corresponding potential impacts on the environment. At this point in time, SD5 appears to favor an alignment for a new sewer conveyance system that would pump effluent over the Tiburon Ridge and across Town open space in the Middle Ridge area, eventually connecting to existing sewer lines within Gilmartin Drive. Other alignments remain feasible options. 3. ~ . "'~ Town Staffhas previously informed SD5 representatives that the easement request could be controversial and that environmental review of potential issues would be required, including but not limited to, accurately describing the scope of the total project, analyzing any growth-inducing potential of the project, reviewing project alternatives, and addressing topical issues such as potential effects on special status plants. Town Staff described these CEQA issues as separate from the "policy" issue of using public open space for provision of utilities. Town Staff strongly recommended the retention of a qualified environmental firm to assist SD5 through the process. ,Town Staff also indicated that the above-described documentation would likely need to be completed before the Town Council could provide meaningful feedback on the easement request. Town Staff also mentioned the possibility of broom removal and/or trail restoration as quid pro quo measures for the easement. A Councilmember also raised the outstanding issue of a sewer line relocation in the Lyford Cove undergrounding district during the SD5 presentation at the Council meeting on June 21, 2006. At that meeting, the Town Council as a whole indicated that it looked forward to receiving the environmental documentation and detailed project description for the SD5 plan so that it could consider the easement request with sufficient information. In my opinion, SD5 needs to define its project and initiate and complete the environmental review process for the project, as outlined in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). These steps will be necessary before any physical work on the proj ect may commence, and will require professional assistance from qualified environmental consultants. To the extent that the Town of Tiburon is a Responsible Agency under CEQA, it will comment on the environmental document and, if required by law, take action upon it prior to considering the granting of an easement or any permit it may issue in furtherance of the project. While environmental review is often time-consuming and costly, it is simply part of the cost of undertaking proj ects in California. I trust that this responds to your question regarding the need for a land development application at this time. Please let me know if I can be of further assistance. Very truly yours, ) ~ Scott Anderson Director of Community Development Cc: Heidi Bigall, Interim Town Manager Nick Nguyen, Town Engineer Digest 2 5 A NIT A R Y 0 1ST R lei f'J C 5 0 F M A. R : N C C) U N T Y 2001 PARADISE DRIVE P.O, BOX 227 TIBURON, CALIFORNIA 94920 TELEPHONE (415) 435-1501 FAX (4 ,1 5) 435 - 1 502 ~ ~'J~ ~ ~:oo~ ~ July 6, 2006 Scott Anderson Community Development Director 1505 TiburonBlvd Tiburon, CA 94920 Subject: Application for Land Development Dear Scott, PLANNING DIVISION TOWN OF TIBURON While you were on vacation I was in contact with the Town ofTiburon regarding an application for crossing 9pen space which the Town ofTiburon owns. No one seems to know which application would be required. They left an application for Land Development on the counter for me. The Consultant Team for the District is quit expensive and I have limited fund at the present time. Please advise the District on what the next steps are and any addional documents the Town ofTiburon will require from the Sanitary District for this proposed project, so I can get my consulting staff working on them. Sincerely, /ll! Robert L. Lynch Interim District Manager Enclosure: Application for Land Development Map of proposed Route Letter dated April 4, 2006 to Town ofTiburon ~: File SD5 Town of Tiburon DIGEST MEMORANDUM ......................................... ... TO: MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF TOWN COUNCIL FROM: DANIEL M. WATROUS, PLANNING MANAGER l),J SUBJECT: BACKGROUND INFORMATION ON REDHILL CIRCLE LANDSCAPING PROJECT DATE: JULY 20, 2006 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .' . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . At last nighfs Town Council meeting, a Tiburon resident spoke regarding a potential landscaping and entry beautification project for the median on Redhill Circle. Although no formal application has been submitted to the Town for this project, a letter has previously been received from another resident registering opposition to the potential project. A copy of the correspondence is attached to give the Council some additional background on this issue. , .. i r -, / ij, IE (C; ~ [I \,' !:.-, r- I~\ I I; U I I cc," U Ice ,'; To: Messrs. Daniel M. Watrous and Scott Anderson From: Don Schehrer of 52 Red Hill Circle, Tiburon 650 868 5865 Subject: The Lyford entrance landscape changes proposed by Candace My wife and I reside on Red Hill Circle and will be out of the country on the night of the meeting April 18 at 7:00 pm at the Town of Tiburon. I as a licensed engineer and general building contractor respect and appreciate that the City of Tiburon has kept the landscape in primarily a natural state. My wife and I chose this area because it is a unique city and not a series of developments. We both prefer that Lyford St. entrance remain in its current natural state, as do some of the other residents on this street. I expressed this to Candace by letter on February 27th and attach the response I received. I also attach for your review my second letter to Candace reiterating my opinions of the proposed changes to the landscape. Please place this in the file of the proposed desire of some residents to change the entry to Lyford St. PL.p,[\j[i!I,JC-i ['\i::):'-; TC)\iVi\J Of TI;~~UF~C}f' THANK YOU VERY MUCH FOR YOUR REVIEW. We return to Tiburon on 04/25/06 should anyone want to contact us. () (/\A/ .' To: Candace Nordstrom From: Don Schehrer 52 Red Hill Circle, Tiburon Subject: Response to memo left on our door step My wife and I will be out of the country on April 18th and unable to attend the scheduled meeting. Please read my letter at your meeting as I have very strong opinions on changing the character of our street. I moved to Tiburon for the naturalness of the area. I believe the city of Tiburon planning, design review and parks and recreation have done an excellent job in keeping the landscaping natural. I do not want to change one thing to the entrance to Red Hill Circle. Based upon the preliminary layout you left I still believe it looks similar to Oakhurst and Blackhawk. I much prefer it be left as it is. As stated in my prior letter because of my very strong opinions and motivations to moving to this area I will not payor help to maintain, any changes to the current laid back entrance. Thank you and I also take pride in our neighborhood we merely differ on the natural state vs. non conforming landscape design. Saturday, March 25, 2006 Mr. Schehrer, I am sorry it has taken me so long to respond to your letter sent on February 27. Unfortunately, I would have liked to call and chat with you, but your number was not listed in your letter. We had a great turn out at the meeting a few weeks ago. Everyone who attended was very excited about making a few, inexpensive changes to the entrance of our neighborhood. I wanted to let you know that I informed them that not everyone would be interested in donating time and/or money to the project. Respectfully, without giving your name and address, I let them know of your Jetter. I must admit that the response from those who attended was one of confusion. They did not understand how someone could say that they are 'Idefinitely not interested" in a plan they had not even seen or heard of. I think you'd be happy to know that all of our ideas were very conservative, keeping in mind a natural and drought resistant design. (VERY FAR FROM AN ENTRANCE TO BLACKHAWK, that's for sure)1 Also, one of the main reasons for the landscaping is to keep the dogs OUT by bordering the area with rock and "hard to step over" plants. We feel that if the apartment complex is going to allow dogs, they should accommodate a doggy park within their area. We are having another meeting on April 18 at 7pm at the Town of Tiburon. At this meeting, I will be sharing the information J have received from the Public Works Department, the Town of Tiburon Design and Review Department, amongst other information pertaining to this project. I encourage you and your wife to attend with an open mind. Please understand that we are not demanding that you get involved in any way, shape or form. We just ask that you listen to what your neighbor's feelings are, and if you still choose not to get involved, that wilJ absolutely be your choice. Thank you for your concerns. We all want to keep our neighborhood looking _ great, as well! ~ / 1/ \ ! Ca ace Nordstrom ! e Pride in Red Hill Circle \0 ~ 15-302-7404 (Please feel free to call me). ~~~~~w~~ JUN 0 5 2006 To: City of Tiburon DIRECTOR OF PUBLIC WORKS Prom: Don Schehrer 650 868 5865, 52 Red Hill Circle, Tiburon TOWN OFTIBURON Subject: Candace, 70 Red Hill Circle, Tiburon rr;-~J 1'\1\, .,'. .. There is a small contingent of Red Hill Circle residents that are proposing to 1-~ ~ b/;;;fl. change the right of way of Red Hill Circle from a grass median to rock with a garish ~',' red sign that delineates the street. I and 30 plus homes are not in agreement with the changes. None'ofthe apartment owners on the uphill sign are in agreement with the proposed changes either. It is my opinion that the rock changes the character of the entrance from the natural setting of all of Tiburon to an appearance to Oakhurst, Blackhawk and Sacramento. This is not in the overall character of Tiburon. I request that should this rock garden proposal come for review before the City of Tiburon design review, planning department or public works department that a hearing be set for public comment. At this forum, the majority of neighbors who oppose it, can voice their opinions and objections before the appropriate department for review by the City. , Thanking you in advance for your consideration. I attach the most recent communique. t:/lk-- ~~~ l-1- ~ p), Have Pride In Red Hill Circle At our last neighborhood meeting, it was suggested that we get an updated "Name, Address, Phone, E-mail" list from all of the neighbors that use Red Hill Circle, so that communication can be done easier (for me) bye-mail. IF you don't have an e-mail address, please note "NONE" and I will do my best to keep you in the loop. Note: This list will ONL Y be used for communication between neighbors! So far, we have over 20 honles on Red Hill Circle, Lyford Drive, and Corinthian Court interested in beautifying our entrance island. Although this idea is voluntary, and by donation only, the more people who are interested in donating, the less the cost for everyone. Because the Vista Belvedere Apartments have chosen NOT to participa,te in donating ANY water, time, or money, we are in the process of designing a rock garden, which will cost around -$10,000.00. We have had some neighbors offer as much as $1,000.00, and others that would love a change, but cannot donate anything right now. However, I am confident that if we all work together in the next few months, all of our homes on and off of Red Hill Circle will benefit from our efforts of truly "Having PRIDE in Red Hi/lGircle". For a copy of the proposed plan, a copy of our last meeting notes, suggestions, or if you have any questions pertaining to this project, feel free to call Candace at (415) 302-7404, your neighbor at #70 Red Hill Circle. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- NAME(S) IJ 0 11 ADDRESS ,~ 7- (Detach and leave out before Friday, May 12, 2006). S (/ ;ft3/ljV~~, fL /f(1 /U'I. f...-,J , .- / ,I'i~- ~> t, /;:"' V -/ V' (---~". ..;'~. HOME PHONE/CELL NUMBER E-MAIL ADDRESS(pleasewritelegibly)C)t:.11 .5 (>"/'l>~l-1/'V~ I1'T S 6 L-- c.. L...P ~#.C- '. ft/6T am +-am ~ may be interested in a change to the entrance at Red Hill Circle. So that we can get an idea of interest, if you are (or may be) interested, how much do you think you MAY BE willing to donate? L GIZ {} .-:::r:,-- NO $100 Iv fJ $250 Nt? $500 t\j{/" $750 lY {) $1,000 /'J ;() Enter Amount ______________________~-12-j(~~~------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ I have have not had my Tiburon, "Get Ready" Earthquake Preparedness Training yet. My training date was . Or is set for Another "neighborhood" organized training would would not be beneficial to my family. Jon Rubin, Chair SJn Fr~\n(;is(.'() .\h}.uf's Appo1I1tcc John McLemore, Vice Chair Ciucs of S.n.. C1.r. County Tom Ammiano City ;lIld Coullty of San Francism lnna L. Anderson Cities of Contra COSt3 Count)' Tom AZlImbrndo L',S. I>cp.lrtmcnt or I-tousin!{ .Ind Urb;dll Dc\'dopmcnt James T. Beall Jr. S.llla Clara Cuullty Bob Blancbard Sonoma County and Cities Mark DeSaulnier COl1lra Cost:t Count)" Bill Dodd ;\;;lpa Cuunty .md Cities DUI-me ,'1,1. Giacopilli L",S.I)l:p;lrllIlC11l1If'rrans(M1rt.cttion Scott Haggerty :\J",mc{1a County Anile TV. Halsted S~n From cisl"o It", Conservation ..llld I ll'\'(,.'!()PI11C;ll Commission Steve Kinsey .\ brill Cuunty and Cities Sue Lempert Cilics of San .\taco County Bijan Sartipi Sl,IlC Ilusincss. TraIlS!M)rtatiun and HUllSlIIg AgeIlL'Y' James P. Spering Sol;tnu Couney ilnd Cities Ad,-;enJle J. Tissiel' 5:111 .-\'heel) County Pamela Torlinn .\,so<:iariun of rtl)' An:::l GnvenHnents She/ia Young Cilles of Alamed. ('.oullty Steve Heminger Execuri\'e Din:cmr An1l Flemer 1lc:j1un F.A(.'cU[i\,c Director, Operations A1ldrew Frenzier I )cllury Executive DirC:l.1:or, Bay Are. Toll Authority Tberese w: McMillan JkpUl) Ext'CUli\'c Oirector, PoliC) e 5. METROPOLITAN Joseph P. Bart MetroCenter 101 Eighth Street Oakland, CA 94607-4700 TEL 510.817.5700 TTyrrOD 510.817.5769 FAX 510.817.5848 E-MAIL info@mtc.ca.gov WEB www.mtc.ca.gov TRANSPORTATION COMMISSION RECEIVED JUL 1 7 2006 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON July 14, 2006 Re: Notify MTC to Stay on Commission Mailing IJIG~8r Dear Interested Citizen: Good news - n10re of the Metropolitan Transportation Commission's (IvfTC) meeting packets are now available online! You may have been receiving MTC's Commission mailing - including a copy of the monthly meeting schedule, the Commission's agenda and minutes from the last Commission meeting - for some time now, or you might be new to the mailing list. Either way, you no longer have to wait to get your information via the U.S. mail. Online packets offer all of the above and more. Agenda items that have memos and attachments are loaded onto MTC's Web site and are available for browsing and download approximately one week before the meeting. 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Date: June 18, 2006 DIG~8r To: Honorable.City Mayor From: Army Bartolome Proud Mother of two children (Asia & Andrew) 157 14 Prairie Avenue Lawndale, CA 90260 Phone: (310) 676-2269 Fax: (310) 676-2130 Email: armyasiaandrew@usa.com Re: What makes me haDDV? Dear Mayor, I am a proud mother of two wonderful kids, named Asia (age 15) and Andrew (age 9). I have devoted my best effort to make both my children grow up with good morals & values. I have encouraged my children to find their own happiness so that they do not feel empty-handed when they tackle problems that come their way. Happiness comes from all shapes and sizes. Most people would choose to believe that happiness is based on how much money you have, how huge your house is or how expensive your car is. I, however, believe that happiness may come from the smallest of things, most of which have no monetary value at all. One kind of happiness that I can think of is receiving a letter from a respectable Mayor. Since the Holiday Season 2006 is only six months away, I was thinking that this year, my gift to my children will be a collection of letters from several Honorable City Mayors who will give us ideas as to what makes them happy, whether it is the greatness of things or their simplicity. My children will be extremely delighted to receive such valued comments from distinguished people like you. Thank you for taking the time to read this letter. Although you are not obligated to reply, there is no harm in hoping that you will me write back. From: Army Bartolome , 157 14 Prairie Avenue ~- Lawndale, CA 90260 ~' Phone: (310) 676-2269 ! Fax: (310) 676-2130 Email: ;] r~111)~~i-iiiliincLre~j_~JJ 33. COIn ~. RECEIVED JUL 1 7 2006 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON """'~, -~ P.S.: In case you want to know, my happiness can be explained by this poem which will be published by Watermark Press this coming December 2006. My life equation is "My children" plus "Myself' equals to "My Happiness". My heaven... As of this wonderful day, I do not know my heaven's way. For now, my heaven will be where I dream it to be, what I wish it to be, when I will it to be, how I cherish it to be. For now, my heaven will be everything that my children have ever seen, have ever said, have ever felt, have ever heard, have ever touched, have ever created. For now, my heaven will be "I made this card for you, Mommy", "Thank you, Mom ll, "This flower is for you, Mommy", "I'm glad we're close, Mom ll, "I love you no matter what, Mommy", "llove you a lot, Mom", "Please do not cry, I am here now...". "I love you". A rnlY Bartolome \Vatenmu'k Press Copyright c200G AI.m)' Bal1olome 7. TOWN OF TIBURON OFFICE OF DESIGN REVIEW DIG . ~Sr MONTHLY REPORT JUNE 2006 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATIONS: NUMBER SUBMITTED 2005 ~ NEW SINGLE F AMIL Y RESIDENCES ~ ~ SECONDARY DWELLING UNITS ~ ~ MAJOR ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS ~ ~ MINOR ADDITIONSI AL TERA TIONS ~ (not eligible for Staff Review) ~ SIGN PERMITS ~ ~ V ARIANCE REQUESTS ~ FAR EXCEPTIONS REQUESTS ~ EXTENSION OF TIME 2 1 o o 3 5 o 1 o o 6 5 5 1 o o STAFF REVIEW APPLICATIONS: Review of minor exterior alterations and additions of less than 500 square feet. 14 10 TREE PERMIT APPEALS: o o APPEALS OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL 1 o Davis/Houghton/W ear/Diaz/W enger appeal from Planning Commission approval of a Conditional Use Permit at 2240 Centro East Street REPORT PREPARED BY: Connie Cashman, Planning Secretary DATE OF REPORT: July 17,2006 t;'- , .Ii If. bIG ~ (\ ~,.~~~. 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STAFF BRIEFING Staff noted that the application for 490 Ridge Road has been continued to the August 3, 2006 meeting. D. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 95 JYlT. TIBURON ROAD ASH, ADDITIONS/GARAGE CONVERSION The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an existing single family dwelling on property located at 95 Mt. Tiburon Road. An existing two-car garage would be converted into a family room. A series of small storage rooms would be constructed adjacent to the converted garage, with an 8-foot tall wall extending behind the storage rooms. The wall would not extend into any required setbacks. The proposed garage conversion does not meet the standards set within the Town's garage conversion policy. Therefore, in accordance with that policy, this application has been referred to the Design Review Board. Theresa Tamley, architect, discussed the project and noted that due to the nature of the size of the lot and the configuration, it is not possible to adequately replace the garage on the site without encroaching into the setbacks. Boardmember Teiser stated that the application is appropriate as adequate parking would be provided and the neighbors would not be affected. TffiURON D.R.B. 7/6/06 1 ....', ~.. ., .t Boardmember Beales noted that the interior courtyard could be enclosed, but that would destroy the house. He said that he could support the project as the applicant is constrained by the setbacks. Vice Chair Doyle noted that the bushes surround and screen the parking area and was pleased that the neighbors support the request. MIS, Beales/Teiser (passed 3-0) to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA and approve the application subject to the conditions of approval as set forth in the Staff report. 2. 695 HAWTHORNE DRIVE CHAN, ADDITIONSN ARIANCE 695 HAWTHORNE DRIVE TOM AND MAGGIE CHAN EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 7,500 S.F. NA NA 1,676 2,332 2,750 MAX 22.3% 37.0% 30.00/0 MAX . 14'6" 16'6" 30' MAX 12' & 12' 8' & 8' 8' 22' 16' 6" 15 ' 11' 11' 25' EXCESS LOT COVERAGE LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCES/EXCEPTION The applicant has submitted a request for Site Plan and Architectural Review for additions to an existing single-family dwelling, located at 695 Hawthorne Drive. Additions include a two-car garage and master bedroom, as well as the expansion of the existing living room, kitchen and laundry area, totaling 1,097 square feet. Th.e proposed additions are well below the gross floor area requirement, but will result in excess lot coverage. Therefore a variance for excess lot coverage has been requested. Mohamad Sadrieh, architect, discussed the project and apologized that the applicants could not attend the meeting due to business matters. Mr. Sadrieh noted that there was no opposition from the neighbors. Elaine Stevens stated that she supports the project. Boardmember Beales noted that the only possible issue would be view impact on the adjoining house, but as he visited the site he noticed that the view impact would be minimal, if any. He appreciated that the applicant had tapered the addition to eliminate any view impact. Boardmember T eiser stated that he had also looked at the story poles from the neighbor's house and found that there will be no view impact. TffiURON D.R.B. 7/6/06 2 Chair Doyle agreed that cutting back the corner of the addition solved any potential problem with the addition. MIS, TeiserIBeales (passed 3-0) to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA and approve the application subject to the conditions of approval as set forth in the Staff report. 3. 9 PALMER COURT MAST, ADDITIONS/FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION 9 PALMER COURT ALISON AND ALEX MAST EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 10,900 S.F. NA NA 1,600 3,355 3,090 MAX 16.2% 23.1% 30.0% MAX 15' 27' 30' MAX 22'&18'6" 22'&16'6" 8' 22' 22' 15' 28' 28' 25' FLOOR AREA EXCEPTION LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCES/EXCEPTION The applicant has submitted a request for Site Plan and Architectural Review for the construction of an addition and alteration to the existing single family dwelling, located at 9 Palmer Court. The existing dwelling is 1,775 square feet and contains a kitchen, living room, two bedrooms, and a garage. The addition would involve raising the existing dwelling and constructing new floor area below. A new family room, living room, dining room, kitchen, study, and bedroom would be added as the new lower level of the house. The proposed additions will however, increase the floor area by 1,755 square feet, resulting in gross floor area of 3,355 square feet, which is 265 square feet over the maximum allowed. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a floor area exception. Alex Mast discussed the project and noted that all the houses on the block have been updated. He stated that the intention was to originally go with a ground-level project but after consulting with architects and contractors they came up with the solution to raise the home approximately eleven feet and fill in below to gain the additional square footage. Mr. Mast noted that he met with neighbors and from his understanding there would be little to no view impact caused by the project. Judy Bell stated that she supports the project. Elaine Stevens stated that she supports the project and it is a great improvement for the neighborhood. Bob Van Blaricom stated that he cannot see the storey poles for the proposed project and that he supports the project. TffiURON D.R.B. 7/6/06 3 Marianne Longstreth stated that her view could be impacted a little, but noted that her main concern is the large willow trees. Boardmember Teiser stated that he was concerned with the increased height to take place and the mass of the project. In response, Mr. Mast noted that the elevation would allow for nine-foot ceilings. Boardmember Beales noted that the ridgeline of the house would be substantially within the Town's height limits. He stated that he visited the neighborhood on Hilary and Hawthorne Drives and could not see the story poles as the trees shield them. Chair Doyle stated that nine foot tall ceilings are not excessive and he felt that the design was beautiful. MIS, BealeslTeiser (passed 3-0) to determine that the project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA and approve the application subject to the conditions of approval as set forth in the Staff report. E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #10 OF THE 6/15/06 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Amendments include: Page 2, 8th paragraph, remove "eventually" MIS, Beales/Doyle (passed 2-0, T eiser abstained) to approve the minutes as amended. F. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7 :25 p.m. TffiURON D.R.B. 7/6/06 4 Ii>. ACTION MINUTES #11 IJIG~8r TffiURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, JULY 20,2006 1505 TffiURON BOULEVARD A. ROLL CALL: Present - Absent - Ex-Officio - Chair Bird, Boardmembers Doyle, Beales, Frymier and Teiser None Planning Manager Watrous and Associate Planner Tyler B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. ELECTION OF CHAIR AND VICE-CHAIR - BIRD RE-ELECTED CHAIR, DOYLE RE-ELECTED VICE CHAIR E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE ROAD 1. 951 Owlswood Lane Meagher Roofl Appeal APPEAL GRANTED 2. 5070 Paradise Drive Smith Fence APPROVED 3. 1911 Mar West StreetBalog New DwellingNar./Fl. Area Excpt. CONTINUED TO 8/17/06 4. 7 Seafirth Place Simple Math New Dwelling CONTINUED TO 9/7/06 F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE 7/6/06 D.R.B. MEETING - APPROVED AS AMENDED G. ADJOURNMENT - 9:25 P.M. .tj\ bA MARIN HEALTHCARE DISTRICT II. 1100 South Eliseo Drive, Suite 4, Greenbrae, CA 94904 Telephone: 415-461-5700 Fax: 415-461-0308 DIRECTORS: JOHN W. SEVERINGHAUS, MD Chair ARCHIMEDES RAMIREZ, MD Vice-Chair RECEIVED JUL 1 7 2006 SHARON 1. JACKSON, MBA Secretary LAWRENCE H. ARNSTEIN, MD TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON SUZANNA COXHEAD, MBA NOTICE Marin Healthcare District Board of Directors Special Meeting Friday, July 21, 2006 7:00 pm Marin General Hospital Conference Center 250 Bon Air Road Greenbrae, California 94904 A copy of the agenda for the Regular Meeting will be posted and distributed at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the meeting. American Sign Language Interpreters may be requested by calling (415) 461-5700 (yoice) or (415) 461-0308 (facsimile) at least 48 hours in advance of this meeting 't- .\\ (~. NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLA TION IJIGEsr THE REGULAR PLANNING COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR WEDNESDAY, JULY 26, 2006 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT MEETING OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION WILL BE THE REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 9,2006. YC4Ql(W~ DANIEL WATROUS, SECRETARY .f'lI ". .~ '.