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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2006-07-07 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKL YDIGEST Week of July 3 -7,2006 1) Correspondence from Heidi Bigall- re: Fire Road Maintenance 2) Memorandum from Nick Nguyen - re: Temp.Overflow Parking at Blackie's 3) Correspondence from Nick Nguyen - re: Multi-Use Path Encroachment 4) Correspondence from Jerry Thayer - re: Kol Shofar 5) Minutes - Design Review Board - June 15, 2006 6) Action Minutes - Design Review Board - July 6, 2006 7) Meeting Cancellation - POSC - July 11, 2006 Attached Original Separates (Councilmembers Only) 1a) Western City Magazine - July 2006 2a) The Marin Institute - Newsletter - Summer 2006 3a) Annual Report 2005 - Bay Area Air Quality Mgmt District 4a) SMART FEIR on Disk (Supplements desk copy) Sa) Invitation to American Lung Association Asthma Walk 2006 6a) Healthy Community Perspective on Aging Well- Report a/o June 2006 "\ ,.~: . i'~\ t,-~ l:.'l , ' ':'"t --~< -'-I Town ofTiburon · 1505 Tiburon Boulevard. Tiburon, CA 94920 · P. 415.435.7373 F. 415.435.2438 · www.ci.ciburon.ca.us June 30, 2006 Chief Richard Pearce Tiburon Fire Protection District 1679 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 IJIG~8r Re: Fire Road Maintenance Dear Richard: Thank you for taking the time last Friday to meet with Nick Nguyen, Director of Public Works/Town Engineer, and myself to discuss how to proceed with the maintenance of the Shepard Way and Gilmartin Drive fire roads. As I indicated the Vistazo West fire road is under the control of the Marin County Open Space District and you would need their permission for any maintenance work. The issue of any work on Town Open Space is a sensitive matter and will require approval by the Town Council. Before the matter can be agendized for Council's consideration, could the Fire District provide the following information: 1. What are the County's fire road standards? 2. What is the scope of the work to be done? 3. How long will it take County Fire to complete the work? 4. What, if any, staging areas will be needed? 5. What mitigation measures or efforts would the County unde~ake to avoid impacts to the open space, i.e. plant habitat, possible erosion problems, etc? Providing the best possible fire protection to the residents of Tiburon is of utmost importance to the Town, and I agree that this is a wonderful opportunity to have this maintenance work done at minimal cost to the Town and Fire District. Although resolving these issues may cause us to miss the small window of opportunity for this offer, it should not keep either the Town or District from moving forward to gain approval so we may act immediately when the next opportunity arises. I. \ .~ Chief Richard Pearce June 30, 2006 Page Two Please feel free to contact me at 435-7379 if you have any questions or require additional information. Sincerely, ~OL--~ ~ ~ Heidi Bigall Interim Town Manager c-Town Council Town Attorney Director of Public Works/Town Engineer Director of Community Development Town of Tiburon MEMORANDUM l)IG~ ~1S~ ......................................... TO: Heidi Bigall, Interim Town Manager Nicholas Nguyen, Dept of Public WOrk~ Tony lacopi, Dep. Director of PW Matt Odetto, Chief of Police FROM: CC: SUBJECT: Temporary Expanded Overflow Parking at Blackie's Pasture in connection with the Lyford Cove Utility Undergrounding project DATE: July 7, 2006 ................ ........ ........ ..... ...... As per Council direction at the July 5th, 2006 Council meeting, staff plans to execute on the week of July 10th "Option 1" to provide approximately 25 to 30 new temporary parking spaces to restore some of spaces that were lost as a result of contractually allowing a contractor to use the existing overflow lot for construction staging. By the end of the week of July 10th, 2006, portable delineators and signage will be installed to mark out the location of the new temporary parking area. The portable delineators will allow flexibility for the area as needed. The provision of this additional parking area will last only as long as the Lyford Cove Undergrounding construction project, which is scheduled to last approximately one (1) year. All efforts will be made to monitor and maintain the lot by Public Works and Police staff, and the area will be reseeded if necessary when it is restored. ~. rI'. . .' ~ . . . 1 of 1 (-. .~ Town ofTiburon · 1505 Tiburon Boulevard · Tiburon, CA 94920 · P. 415.435.7373 E 415.435.2438 · www.ci.ciburon.ca.us June 29, 2006 /)'G~ '8]- W oytek Zaborowski Marin Municipal Water District 220 Nellen Avenue Corte Madera, CA 94925 Re: Multi-Use Path Encroachment Permit Updated Supplemental Conditions Dear Mr. Zaborowski: Attached are the Town's supplemental conditions for an encroachment permit related to MMWD's water line improvement project along the Town's multi-use path. We understand your agency's need for capital improvement and master planning. As such, we will facilitate wherever we can. The initial "permit special instructions" and preliminary draft supplemental conditions were previously forwarded to the District. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. Sincerely, --~, \'cl ~ Nicholas T. Nguyen, P.E. Director of Public Works / Town Engineer Cc: J Heidi Bigall, Interim Town Manager Ann Danfo~ Town Attorney Tony Iacopi, Deputy Director of Public Works Scott Anderson, Director of Planning Dave Bernardi, Deputy Town Engineer .~ Town of Tiburon SUDDlemental Conditions for MMWD Encroachment Permit Multi-Use Path Water Line Enhancement June 28, 2006 The following supplemental conditions apply to Encroachment No. . These conditions supercede if there are any conflicts with the "Encroachment Permit Special Instructions" previously forwarded. 1. The District (permittee) will provide the Town with a detail and updated written schedule of the construction project giving the Town, at least, a 2-week look ahead. 2. Construction work cannot commence until September, 2006 and be completed in a good faith timely manner with all work being completed no later than June, 2007. 3. The District will provide documentation indicating Caltrans' approval of allowing access to Tiburon Blvd at locations not coincident with established roadways, and will be responsible for obtaining all other required permits (e.g. BCDC) before work commencing; 4. - As necessary, the District will be act as the lead agency to provide an environmental impact determination, provide for Town approval, - and limit the scope of work accordingly. 5. The District will obtain authorization from the Sewerage Agency of Southern Marin (SASM) to occupy the multi-use path adjacent to the District's facilities, including any equipment weight limitations during construction; 6. The District will prepare an easement for the Town's review, approval, and execution to accommodate its proposed lines and SASM's facilities. 7. The District shall execute, and submit to the Town, the required easements to the Town of Tiburon for past water line projects in the Blackies Pasture area; 8. The District will resurface the entire width (10 feet wide) of the paved portion of the multi use path with 2" (min.) quality hot-mix asphalt surfacing upon .completion of the pipeline project and shall restore all striping and pavement markings; 9. The District will replace the decomposed granite jogging paths on either side of the paved pathway. The width shall be a minimum of 4 feet wide except in areas where physical conditions limit the width to 3 feet. In no case shall the width be less than 3 feet. The decomposed granite shall be a minimum of 3.5" thick and shall slope away from the paved pathway; Encroachment Permit No. 1/4 10. Final layout of the path will be conducted by the District and Town near the completion of the pipe installation, and restoration will be conducted immediately after. 11. The District shall replace, in kind or better, all landscaping and irrigation systems damaged during the course of construction. The existing facilities shall be inventoried prior to the work commencing with Town staff; 12. Protect in place or salvage vegetation in coordination and as directed by Town, and deliver vegetation to a site to be determined by the Town. 13. A landscape and irrigation plan is required for all areas in which vegetation is impacted, to be approved by the Town. 14. Limits of construction will be called out in the plans and/or specifications to minimize impacts to surrounding facilities and vegetation to remain in place. 15. Protect in place the 12-inch stormdrain pipe. 16. The District shall maintain a minimum of 6 feet in paved width adjacent to the construction area for pedestrians. Suitable warning signs shall be placed on either side of the immediate work area warning path users of the narrowed pathway and to use caution when near heavy construction equipment. Minimum delays (5 minutes maximum) are permitted to allow for the movement of equipment and materials; 17. Realign the dirt access road from Blackie's pasture to stay, at least, 24 feet clear of the Tot Lot and playground area with field approval by the Town. 18. Update the traffic control plan to reflect these conditions. 19. The Distri~' shall provide signage, at the outer limits of the project area, advising pedestrians and bikers of the work and advising caution; Signage must be approved by Town. 20. Permitted work hours are: Monday thru Friday: 7:30am to 5:30pm. There shall be no warming, operation or movement of equipment before 7:30am. Work shall cease at 5:00pm allowing the contractor time to secure the work area by 5:30pm. 21. The work area shall be limited to a 250-foot segment, and no additional progress will be permitted until each prior segment is complete. 22. There shall be no open trench at the end of the work day. Vertical edges and drop-ofTs shall be removed or ramped at the end of each day's work. Plating of the trench may be permitted subject to the Town's approval. Encroachment Pennit No. 2/4 23. Temporary paving shall be installed in a manner to provide a smooth surface, free of potholes and tripping hazards and shall be maintained by the contractor until permanent hot-mix paving is installed; 24. Permanent paving and repairs are to be made within 2 weeks of temporary backfill or repairs or as approved by the Town Engineer. 25. Repair and replace any existing paved or unpaved areas that are damaged or heavily used by construction equipment as determined by the Town. This would include areas outside of the construction limits that are used for access (e.g. southeastern portion of the path). 26. The District will install the block retaining wall on the north side of the "notch" area. 27. The District will include in its plans and specifications an optional bid item to replace, in its entirety, the existing wood retaining wall on the south side of the "notch" for the Town's payment; 28. The District will include in its plans and specifications an optional bid item to install two (2) drinking fountains (design to be provided by Town) near the middle and southeast end of the path for the Town's payment. The District will waive associated cost with this installation, such as the water rights allocation fee, cost for the meter and meter installation. 29. The District shall provide the name of the District employee who can be contacted either during working hours' or after hours who will be responsive and have the authority to take action on issues raised by Town staff; 30. Staging areas for equipment and materials are subject to the approval of the Town of Tiburon; 31. Provide dust control measures on a daily basis and as required by the Town. 32. The District shall notify the Golden Gate Bridge District transit operations 48 hours in advance of any operation that will affect the use of any bus stop in the vicinity of the project; 33. The area within the project limits shall be kept clean of dust, dirt and debris. The project limits shall be swept at the end of the work day utilizing best management practices to prevent any dust, dirt or debris from entering Bay waters; 34. The District and its contractor will indemnify, defend and hold the Town and its agents, officials and employees harmless from any claims, losses or damage that may arise as a result of the District's exercise of this permit. The District and its contractor will name the Town as an additional insured on its insurance policies with primary, non- contributory coverage. Policy limits shall be no less than one (1) million dollars per Encroachment Permit No. 3/4 occurrence for all coverages and two (2) million dollars general aggregate. Commercial general liability , business auto, and workers' compensation insurance will be required. 35. Encroachment permit fees must be paid before permit issued. Fees will be based on three (3) percent of the value of the improvements or the estimated working days of the project at the discretion of the Town. Encroachment Permit No. 4/4 RECEIVED JUL - 6 Z006 tf. TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON July 5, 2006 Rufus G. Thayer 158 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 415-381-2504 Tiburon Town Council 1505 Tiburon Bouevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Kol Shofar Environmental Impact Report Exclusion of Impacts on the Bel Aire Neighborhood Dear Councilmembers: The subject Environmental Report (EIR) certified by the Planning Commsiion as complete on May 31, 2006 makes no mention of the foreseeable, significant, traffic and parking impacts on Blackfield Drive, Karen Way and possibly other parts of the Bel Aire neighborhood which is immediately adjacent to Kol Shofar. Attached are my letters dated July, 14,2005; March 14, 2006; april14 2006 and May 25, 2006 expressing our concern over these foreseeable impacts and the lack of any meanigful discussion in the EIR concerning these impacts. Also attached are eight pictures taken about 6pm on October 16,2005 during the High Holy Days showing parking clogged along the length of Blackfield Drive and on Karen Way. These pictures were submitted to the Planning Commission at the initial hearing on April 24, 2006 (minutes, page 2). They are indicative of the additional impacts on the neighborhood as a foreseeable consequence of the 31 % capacity expansion planned by Kol Shofar. Apparently the staff has intentionally excluded the impacts on Blackfield Drive and Karen Way even though such impacts are demonstrably foreseeable and substantial as part of the continued expansion of Kol Shofar. These impacts were excluded even though the EIR discussed the potential congestion in the traffic storage lane on Tiburon Boulevard. The Bel Aire residents along Blackfield Drive and Karen way receieved formal notice of the Planning Commission hearings and attended in good faith believing their concerns would be addressed. Instead these very substaintial concerns have been ignored throughout the process. It does not appear to us that the Kol Shofar EIR can be deemed complete without addressing these obvious, very substantial impacts. It is requested that the Council direct the staff to investigate the foregoing impacts and their mitigation, and include their findings in the Kol Shofar EIR. R.e" spe,cttulIY, I /~ .",1 l:~tjf 1 f'V0/T~ Gerry TKayer ... 1l .. ..... ': .. March 14, 2006 Rufus G. Thayer 158 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 415-381-2504 Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Kol Shofar - Final EIR (FEIR) Hearing March 29,2006 Reed School Auditorium Gentlemen: I have reviewed the subject document and find it seriously deficient regarding basic issues such as Traffic, Parking, Noise, Safety and any meaningful discussion of the Applicant's ultimate plan for use of the proposed facility. Parking: The project will service a crowd of between several hundred to the area of 1800 people for various events, many of which are social events now carried out at other locations. Only a net additon of 22 parking spaces is provided. The FEIR does not meaningfully address the increased impact of off site parking in the immediate neighborhood which most certainlywill continue to happen for many events. The "voucher" program discussed in the FEIR is unenforceable and will not have the stated result of mitigating increased impacts on the neighborhood. Noise: The FEIR concedes there will be unmittigatable increased noise impacts on the surrounding neighborhood which exceed Town standards. Traffic: There will be a substantial increase in traffic along Blackfield Drive with long lines of cars at the Karen Way stop sign when approaching the complex and at the Tiburon Boulevard intersection when leaving the complex. The inevitable increased noise, materially increased exhaust fumes and safety impacts are an unreasonable burden on the residents along Blackfield Drive particularly because the bedrooms face the street. There is no meaningful discussion of these impacts since no effective mitigation is offered. Safety: Conversion of the exit only use of Reedland Woods Way to become the main entrance and exit for the facility will increase risk of accidents since this location is on a blind curve descending from higher up. Expansion Plans: There is no meaningful discussion of the ultimate build out and use of the site leaving the local resiidents with the concern that even greater impacts will occur in future iterations. Upon completion of this phase it appears there will be a maximum seating capacity of approximately 1800 people. This is considerably larger than the initial capacity when Kol Shofar started and considerably more than presently existing capacity. The neighbors have absorbed the steady growth of the facility up to now in the belief the facility serves residents of the community and immediately surrounding areas. The Applicant now wants to serve a much larger, regional community far beyond what the neighborhood can reasonably be expected to absorb. The proposed project is not within the character of the neighborhood and will overwhelm the neighborhood, irrevocably diminishing the quality of life of those who live nearby. The project as proposed should be denied and the Applicant should be advised that if they want to remodel the existing building they should submit plans that will accommodate no more than existing levels of use. Respectfully submitted Former Mayor July 14, 2005 Rufus G. Thayer 158 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 415-381-2504 Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Kol Shofar Draft Environmentallnpact Report (DEIR) SCH# 20041129093 Gentlemen: This responds to your Notice dated July 1,2005 inviting comments on the subject DEIR. The magnitude of the proposed expansion will create significant impacts regarding noise, traffic, and neighborhood parking congestion. It is indicated these impacts cannot be materially mitgated given the size of the proposed expansion. The 100 block of Blackfield Drive is materially impacted now during the latter part of September when there is capacity activity at Kol Shofar. It is very difficult for residents to find a place to park on our block during that period and there are many people walking up and down the sidewalk with the accompanying noise. Generally, the local residents have put up with this inconvenience because it is only for a few days out of the year. The proposed facility expansion and capacity use until late at night, most of the week, throughout the year, will radically change our area and will substantially diminish the quiet use and enjoyment of our homes. Accordingly, the proposed expansion is unreasonable due to the increased impact parking and attendant noise will have on the quiet use and enjoyment of our homes. The level of the porposed Kol Shofar expansion far exceeds what was contemplated when occupancy was originally permitted. The resultant traffic impacts caused by the expansion far exceed a level that is reasonable for our residential neighborhood to absorb. Our neighborhood should not be incorporated into the project as part of the permanent parking element even though it may be characterized as "overflow". Kol Shofar should be required to provide onsite parking and supplemental contract parking, with a shuttle, at another parking facility to accommodate all foreseeable uses. They should not be permitted to use the surrounding neighborhood to absorb the additional traffic resulting from thei r project. There are a number of mitigation measeures that could be undertaken by the Applicant. First: Construction of the new multi purpose room shoud be eliminated from the project thus reducing total facility capacity to a more reasonable level below the proposed maximum use of 898 people. Second: Occupancy of the facility should be capped at the level of the available onsite parking capacity. Third: the Applicant should provide underground parking to accommodate foreseeable parking demand if onsite above ground parking is not sufficient. Fourth: The Applicant should provide for offsite parking by contracting for parking space with other nearby religious institutions and providing shuttle service for users of the offsite space if onsite capacity is not sufficient. The Applicant should be required to provide it's own security and parking personnel for all events to assure that facility parking and offsite contracted space is used to the maximum instead of neighborhood streets. Attendees would be required to produce a parking tag for admission to all events. Parking permits should be issued to local residients to assure that neighborhood parking is available to residents at the same level as before the proposed project. Substantial fines should be imposed on non permitted cars. This procedure has worked well in San Francisco neighborhoods impacted by out of town commuters clogging neighborhood streets. The Applicant should not be allowed to use its identity as a religious institution to overwhelm our quiet, residential neighborhood in favor of its expansion project which will cause impacts at a level the neighborhood cannot reasonably absorb. Respectfully submitted, Former Mayor April 14, 2006 Rufus G. Thayer 158 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 415-381-2504 Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Kol Shofar - Updated Appendix Transmitted April 12, 2006 Gentlemen: I have reviewed the subject updated documents transmitted by the staff in its memo dated April 12, 2006. The magnitude and scope of the project remain unchanged. The revised parking lot circulation plan and the use of different traffic and noise measurement standards together with promises to limit attendance on certain occassions does not materially change the intended ultimate use of the substantially enlarged facility described in the application. The objections raised in my letter dated March 14, 2006 regarding on street parking congestion, the attendant ambient noise levels which are an integral part of the large parties and other functions planned at the enlarged facility, heavy traffic loads on connecting streets, safety, and the continued failure to disclose ultimate building and use plans, remain unchanged. The proposed major enlargement of the facility and the intended substantialy increased levels of use is materially out of character with the neighborhood and if approved will irrevocably reduce the quality of life of those who live nearby. The proposed project should be denied. The applicant should be advised that if they wish to remodel their facility they should submit plans that will accomodate no more than the existing levels of use. Respectfully submitted, Former Mayor May 25, 2006 Rufus G. Thayer 158 Blackfield Drive Tiburon, CA 94920 415-381-2504 Tiburon Planning Commission 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Kol Shofar Environmental Impact Reports Gentlemen: It has just come to my attention that the reason no mention of the substantial impacts on the Bel Aire neighborhood appear in the subject reports is because of a conscious decision by our staff to exclude Bel Aire from the reports. Apparently the staff erroneously believes there will be no significant impacts on Bel Aire caused by the Kol Shofar expansion project. It is clear there will be substantial impacts caused by increased traffic along Blackfield Drive, including substantial noise as cars que at the stop signs at Cecelia and Karen Way late at night, increased exhaust fumes near the bed rooms on Blackfield Drive, safety issues and parking congestion all along Blackfield and along Karen Way. These issues were discussed in my letters to you dated July 14, 2005, March 14, 2006 and April 14, 2006. At the April 24, 2006 hearing I handed the Commission a set of photographs taken October 16,2005, about 6pm, that shows parking plugged all the way up Blackfield Drive, on Karen Way and Via Los Altos. The conclusion by the staff that there will be no signicacant impacts on Bel Aire is patently incorrect. These impacts must not be ignored. Unless this defficiencey is corrected and the traffic related impacts on Bel Aire are reported, it does not appear that the FEIR can be deemed complete. Jerry Thayer ~ ~ r"') ~ ri' ~ ~ ~ ~ ~- ~ ~ ~ ~ ~. ~- ~ ~. ~ ~ -~ b ?s ~- ~ ~ V) 'i-. ~ fa. ~ C\) ~ r') 6 ~ ~ ~ ~ VI ~ ~ ~ 'v) ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ :\- ~ ~ ~. ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~- '"to ;:-...... ~ ~ ~. 1") ......- fll, ~ ........... ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ ~- ~ )) ~ . ~ ~. ~. ~ ~ ~, ~ ': ~ ~, MINUTES #10 TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 15,2006 i)IG~ ~8r The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Bird A. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Bird, Boardmembers Doyle and Beales Absent: Boardmembers Frymier and Teiser Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous and Associate Planner Tyler B. PUBLIC COMMENTS There were none. C. STAFF BRIEFING Staff fonnally introduced new Associate Planner Laurie Tyler, who was welcomed by the Board. 1. 1652 TmURON BOVLEV ARD MAIN STREET PROPERTIES, SIGN The applicant is requesting new signage for a new branch bank office (Tamalpais Bank) currently under construction within a building located at 1652 Tiburon Boulevard. A 2' x 14' sign is proposed to be installed above the entrance facing Tiburon Boulevard stating "Tamalpais Bank," consisting of acrylic letters on a bronze colOred aluminum frame. A 2' x 2' sign with the Tamalpais Bank logo would be installed on the east face of the building. Background "halo" illumination would be nsed for both signs. The total signage proposed for this restaurant would be 32 square feet. As the subject building has 56 feet of frontage facing a public street, the sign allowance for this building would be only 14 square feet. Therefore, a sign area exception is required. Amber Perry-McQuown, architect for the project, described the reasons for the proposed signage and the need for a sign area exception. Chair Bird asked how the signs would be illuminated. Ms. Perry-McQuown stated that the signs would be backlit only with adjustable intensity for the lights. She presented illustrations of the signs when lit and unlit. Boardmember Doyle asked Staff what the differences were between these proposed signs and those that were at Cindy's salon. Planning Manager Watrous stated that these would TffiURON n.R.B. 6/15/06 1 .,,, -<" . not be internally illuminated box signs, but would be use materials and lighting that would be consistent with the Downtown Design Guidelines. Boardmember Beales noted that the sign request was for more area than would normally be allowed, but he felt the signs were consistent with the use of the property and would be compatible with their surroundings. Chair Bird stated that the signs were tastefully done. She said that she was glad that the lighting is adjustable and hoped that the bank would keep the lighting to a minimum. MIS, DoylelBeales (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. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 2. 5 VIA CAPISTRANO SHANNON, FENCEN ARlANCE The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a fence along the western side of the property located at 5 Via Capistrano. The subject property is developed with a single-family dwelling. The application also includes the removal of three (3) Pine trees on the site. The proposed fence would consist of metal and wire materials. A smaller mesh would be placed at the bottom of the fence for animal protection. A single strand of wire would be placed at the top for deer protection. The additional wire would result in an overall fence height of 7 feet. As the maximum fence height within the required setback is 6 feet, a variance is requested for excess fence height. Planning Manager Watrous noted that the applicants were not present, but had submitted a letter to the Board requesting that action still be taken on the application. Noone spoke at this time. Boardmember Doyle stated that the fence would not impede views or impinge on privacy for any neighbors. Boardmember Beales stated that there is a tremendous amount of foliage along this property line that will screen the fence. Chair Bird concurred that there is a lot of vegetation in the vicinity of the fence, and felt that the fence would do nothing but eliminate the deer problems for the applicants. MIS, BealeslDoyle (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 TffiURON D.R.B. 6/15/06 3. 2288 SPANISH TRAIL PEARCE, NEW DWELLINGN ARIANCES 2288 SPANISH TRAIL RICHARD PEARCE EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 7,121 S.F. NA NA 1,740 2,300 2,492 MAX 29.0% 37.90/0 35.0% MAX 23' 24'9" 30' MAX 8' & 1 ' 6" 8' & 3 ' 8 ' 2'6" 2'6" 15' 22'6" 20' 20' REDUCED SIDE YARD SETBACK AND EXCESS LOT COVERAGE LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCES/EXCEPTION The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling on property located at 2288 Spanish Trail. The property is currently developed with a predominantly one-story residence and a detached garage. As more than 50% of the existing building would be demolished as part of this project, the application is being processed as a new single-family dwelling. The one- story house would include a living room, dining room, kitchen, three bedrooms, two bathrooms and a laundry room. A two-car garage would be attached to the house. The proposed additions would increase the lot coverage on the site by 630 square feet to a total of2,700 square feet (37.9%), which is greater than the 35.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the R-2 zone. The proposed additions would follow the alignment of the eastern side of the existing house, which currently extends to within 2 feet, 6 inches of the left side property line. The proposed entry addition would encroach to within 3 feet of the northern (right) side property line. Variances are therefore requested for excess lot coverage and reduced side yard setbacks. Mohamad Sadrieh, architect, noted that a previous application, including variances, had been previously approved for this property but never built. He stated that the side yard setback variances were needed because the house encroaches into the side yard setback and the additions would extend the line of the house. He said that a lot coverage variance was needed, as a second story would impact neighbors. He noted that the house as proposed would be well below the floor area ratio for the lot. He described the proposed additions, landscaping and trees associated with the project. He noted that the applicant had met with his neighbors, who support the application. Boardmember Beales asked about the color of the proposed garage doors, which appeared to be very bright. Mr. Sadrieh replied that the doors would use natural stained cedar materials. Richard Pearce, owner, stated that he has spent a lot of time working with the neighbors. He said that the shape of the lot presented challenges, but that he has received the support of his neighbors. TffiURON D.R.B. 6/15/06 3 Boardmember Beales stated that this is an extremely smalJ lot, and he found the project to be perfectly acceptable. He noted that the front of the house design seemed awfully busy, but thought that perhaps this would be softened over time by landscaping proposed to be planted. Boardmember Doyle stated that he supports the project, and that he was glad to hear that the applicant has worked successfully with the neighbors. Chair Bird stated that she understood the lot constraints, and felt that any potential issues had been worked out with the neighbors. MIS, Doyle/Beales (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. 4. 35 TERRACE COURT ROSS, ADDITIONSN ARIANCE 35 TERRACE COURT RICHARD ROSS EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED LOT SIZE 9,577 S.F. NA NA FLOOR AREA 1,669 2,648 2,958 MAX LOT COVERAGE 15.8% 27.60/0 15.0% MAX BUILDING HEIGHT 20' 6" 20'6" 30' MAX SIDE YARDS 10' & 17'6" 10' & 17'6" 15' FRONT YARD 25' 25' 30' REAR YARD 46' 46' 25' V ARIANCES/EXCEPTION EXCESS LOT COVERAGE Boardmember Beales recused himself from this item. The applicant is requesting Design Review approval to construct additions to an existing two-story single-family dwelling located at 35 Terrace Court. A new master bedroom would be added to the main level of the house, and the living room and one existing bathroom would be expanded. A deck would extend to the side of the new bedroom, and a bay window would be added on the same side to an existing bedroom. A new bonus room would be added to the rear of an attached garage at the lower level of the house. Two new skylights would be added over the entry and master bathroom and an existing chimney would be modified. The proposed additions would also increase the lot coverage of this property by 1,136 square feet to a total of2,648 square feet (27.6%). As the maximum lot coverage permitted in the RO-2 zone is 15.0%, a variance is requested for excess lot coverage. Richard Rifkin, applicant, described the need to update this house and the proposed additions. He showed pictures of the story poles in the area of the proposed master TffiURON n.R.B. 6/15/06 4 bedroom deck. He said that the neighbors' roof would prevent views of the deck and eliminate any privacy impacts. He said that the small size of the lot justifies the lot coverage variance. In response to questions from the Board, he stated that the master bedroom deck could be reduced in size to a depth of 4 feet and a width of 12 feet. He said that the deck was intended to take advantage of views toward San Francisco. Boardmember Doyle stated that this is a very modest addition given the size of the lot. He noted that the area of the addition is already being used for outdoor living space. He thought that the master bedroom deck would be unlikely to be a party spot and the deck therefore would not be much of an issue. He said that this was a tough house in a nice neighborhood, and although the project would not be adding a lot, it would give a 10tJo the house. Chair Bird stated that this would be a nice improvement to a house that needs updating. She said that she was not concerned with sunlight blockage, but a little concerned with the size of the deck. She said that she would like to see the deck made a little smaller, which would be a compromise for the neighbors. MIS, Doyle/Bird (passed 2-0, Beales recused) 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, with the additional condition of approval that the master bedroom deck be reduced in size to a depth of four feet and a width of twelve feet. Boardmember Beales returned to the meeting. 5. 3 ROLLING HILLS ROAD JANSHESKI, NEW DWELLING 3 ROLLING HILLS ROAD LOT SIZE FLOOR AREA LOT COVERAGE BUILDING HEIGHT SIDE YARDS FRONT YARD REAR YARD V ARIANCES/EXCEPTION MARK JANSHESKI EXISTING PROPOSED REQUIRED 29,272 S.F. NA NA 3,113 4,925 4,928 MAX 10.5% 12.0% 15.00/0 MAX 23' 29' 30' MAX 35'&48' 15'&53' 15' 11' 30' 30' 48' 35' 25' NONE The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of a new two- story single-family dwelling on property located at 3 Rolling Hills Road. The lower level of the house would include a living room, kitchen, dining room, family room, a guest bedroom, study and two bathrooms. The upper floor would include a master bedroom suite, along with two additional bedrooms and bathrooms. An attached three-car garage would be situated on a lower level. A swimming pool would be installed to the rear of TffiURON D.R.B. 6/15/06 5 the house. New redwood fencing would connect each side of the house to existing fences along the side property lines. The proposed house would cover 3,525 square feet (12.0%) of the site, which is less than the 15.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the RO-2 zone. The floor area of the proposed house would be 4,925 square feet, which is 2 square feet less than the maximum floor area permitted for a lot of this size. Mohamad Sadrieh, architect, described the setting of the lot and stated that the home had been placed at the center of the lot to maximize the distance .from the neighbors. He said that the house would create no view or privacy impacts on the neighbors. He described details of the house design and noted that the owner had met with the neighbors. Mark Jansheski, owner, acknowledged that he had met with the neighbors regarding the project design. He felt that the house would fit nicely with the area, and added that no variances or exception was requested. Bruce Berg, representing himself and fellow neighbors the Hadleys, stated that they had no objections to the proposed project. He said that his lot abuts the north end of the subject property, and that he can only see the tips of the story poles. Boardmember Beales stated that this was a fine project on a gorgeous site. He felt that the house would not affect any neighbors and noted that the trees proposed to be planted would not get any taller than the house itself. Chair Bird agreed that this was a beautiful setting and would be a lovely house. MIS, Beales/Doylel (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. F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #9 OF THE 6/1/06 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Amendments include: Page 2, 1 st Paragraph, change to ".. . due to the location, a six foot wall would not provide sound protection from Tiburon Boulevard." MIS, Doyle/Bird (passed 2-0, Beales abstained) to approve the minutes as amended. G. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. TffiURON D.R.B. 6/15/06 6 the house. New redwood fencing would connect each side of the house to existing fences along the side property lines. The proposed house would cover 3,525 square feet (12.00/0) of the site, which is less than the 15.00/0 maximum lot coverage permitted in the RO-2 zone. The floor area of the proposed house would be 4,925 square feet, which is 2 square feet less than the maximum floor area permitted for a lot of this size. Mohamad Sadrieh, architect, described the setting of the lot and stated that the home had been placed at the center of the lot to maximize the distance from the neighbors. He said that the house would create no view or privacy impacts on the neighbors. He described details of the house design and noted that the owner had met with the neighbors. Mark J ansheski, owner, acknowledged that he had met with the neighbors regarding the project design. He felt that the house would fit nicely with the area, and added that no variances or exception was requested. Bruce Berg, representing himself and fellow neighbors the Hadleys, stated that they had no objections to the proposed project. He said that his lot abuts the north end of the subject property, and that he can only see the tips of the story poles. Boardmember Beales stated that this was a fine project on a gorgeous site. He felt that the house would not affect any neighbors and noted that the trees proposed to be planted would not get any taller than the house itself. Chair Bird agreed that this was a beautiful setting and would be a lovely house. MIS, Beales/Doyle/ (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. F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #9 OF THE 6/1/06 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING Amendments include: Page 2, 1 st Paragraph, change to ".. . due to the location, a six foot wall would not provide sound protection from Tiburon Boulevard." M/S, Doyle/Bird (passed 2-0, Beales abstained) to approve the minutes as amended. G. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:40 p.m. TffiURON D.R.B. 6/15/06 6 'J ACTION MINUTES #11 blQ ~8~ TffiURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD THURSDAY, JULY 6, 2006 1505 TffiURON BOULEVARD A. ROLL CALL: Present - Absent - Ex-Officio - Boardmembers Doyle, Beales and T eiser Chair Bird and Boardmember Frymier Planning Manager Watrous, Associate Planner Tyler and Minutes Clerk Williams B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT.ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE ROAD 1. 2. 3. 4. 95 Mt. Tiburon Road 695 Hawthorne Drive 9 Palmer Court 490 Ridge Road Ash Chan Mast Dunphy Additions/Garage Conversion APPROVED AdditionsN ariance APPROVED Additions/Floor Area Exception APPROVED AdditionsN ariance CONTINUED TO 8/3/06 E. APPROVAL OF MINUTES OF THE 6/15/06 D.R.B. MEETING - APPROVED AS AMENDED F. ADJOURNMENT - 7:25 P.M. .~ 7. /)IG~ '8]- NOTICE OF MEETING CANCELLA TION THE REGULAR PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION MEETING SCHEDULED FOR TUESDAY, July 11,2006 HAS BEEN CANCELLED. THE NEXT REGULARLY SCHEDULED MEETING OF THE PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION WILL BE TUESDAY, August 8, 2006. ~??~ Lynn R. Skililngs, Public Works -A -- - inistrative Aide ~ .\