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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Agd Pkt 1995-05-03 ;lfxfs7r/( TmURON TOWN COUNCIL AGENDA TOWN OF TIBURON 1101 TIBURON BLVD. REGULAR MEETING MEETING DATE: CLOSED SESSION: MEETING TIME: MAY 3, 1995 NONE 7:30 P.M. ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- PLEASE NOTE: In order to give all interested persons an opportunity to be heard, and to ensure the presentation of all points of view, members of the audience should: (1) Always Address the Chair; (2) State Name and Address; (3) State Views Succinctly; (4) Urn!t Presentations to 3 minutes; (5) Speak Directly into Microphone. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, if you need special assistance to participate in this meeting, please contact Town Hall (415) 435-7373. Notification 48 hours prior to the meeting will enable the Town to make reasonable arrangements to ensure accessibility to this meeting [28 CFR 35.102-35.104 ADA Title II] ----------------------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------- A. ROLL CALL B. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS. BOARDS. COMMITTEES 1. DESIGN REVIEW BOARD C. PUBLIC QUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Please confine your comments during this portion of the agenda to matters not already on this agenda, other than items on the Consent Calendar. The public will be given an opportunity to speak on each agenda item at the time it is called. Presentations are limited to three (3) minl/tes. Matters requiring action will be referred to the appropriate Commission, Board, Committee or Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future COl/ncil meeting agenda, D. COUNCIL. COMMISSION OR COMMITTEE REPORTS E. CONSENT CALENDAR 17le pl/rpose of the Consent Calendar is to grOl/p items together which generally do not reql/ire discussion and which will probably be approved by one motion unless separate action is required on a particular item. Any member of the Town COl/ncil, Town Staff, or the Public may request removal of an item for discussion. 2. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #1049, April 19, 1995 3. FISCAL YEAR 1995-96 TOWN BUDGET (Preliminary Budget Hearing) 4. DOWNTOWN FERRY DOCK REALIGNMENT (Accept Easement - Resolution) 5. TOWN MONTHLY INVESTMENT SUMMARY STATEMENT (3/31/95) J. ADJOURNMENT 18. LETIER FROM HENRY HEROLD REQUESTING APPEAL FEE WAIVER (Dated 4/20/95) 17. SPECIAL EVENT PERMITS: a) Blackfield Drive/Paseo Mirasol Homeowners' A~soc. Block Party (May 7) b) Sam's Anchor Cafe 75th Anniversary Party (August 17) 16, MEMO FROM STATE PARKS AREA SUPERINTENDENT KEN LEIGH (May 13 Angel Island Concert Information dated 4/19/95) 15. LEITER FROM TIBURON'S WORKERS' COMPo PROGRAM RISK MANAGER (1995 Employee Health & Safety Survey dated 4/5/95) I. COMMUNICATIONS 14. TIBURON PENINSULA DISASTER PREPAREDNESS COUNCIL (Consider Formation of Tiburon Peninsula Disaster Council) 12. MEMORIAL BENCH/PLAQUE POLICY (Reconsider Current Policy) 13. TIBURON'S 1994 TRAFFIC SAFETY EVALUATION STUDY (Accept Report & Consider Staff Comments) H. NEW BUSINESS 11. TOWN'S 1995 GOALS & OBJECfIVES TIMELINE (Goals Calendar/ Action Dates) 10. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT FOR RETAINING WALL/J. MALOTI, 987 TIBURON BLVD. (Town Open Space. Hilarita Area) 9. NTC COMMIITEE BUDGETS (Consideration of Additional Costs) G. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 8. PRECISE PLAN AMENDMENT - L. Lang, 4 Cibrian Drive 7. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW DECISION - Applicant S. Brante, 1818 Lagoon View Drive 6. NEW MUNICIPAL LIBRARY ORDINANCE a) Ordinance Second Reading and Adoption b) Story Poles at Mar West Site F. PUBLIC HEARING Ik M-- ..< TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES CALL TO ORDER Mayor Thompson called the regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon to order at 7:36 p,m., Wednesday, April 19, 1995 in Council Chambers, 1101 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, California. A. ROLL CALL PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: Ginalski, Nygren, Thayer, Thompson, Wolf ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: None EX OFFICIO: Town Manager Kleinert, Town Attorney Ewing, Town Engineer Mohammadi, Police Chief Herley, Planning Director Anderson, Associate Planner Catron, Town Clerk Crane B. POLICE DEPARTMENT COMMENDATIONS 1. Chief of Police Peter Herley awarded a Commendation for Outstanding Service to Explorer Travis Higgins for his efforts in assisting Corporal Don Comfort with communications during a high-speed chase in March, and for his many hours spent as a volunteer at the Tiburon Police Department since 1989. C. APPOINTMENTS TO COMMISSIONS. BOARDS. COMMITIEES Councilmember Ginalski made a motion, seconded by Councilmember Nygren, to nominate Wade LeRoux to the Design Review Board. Councilmember Wolf objected to the nomination as inappropriate because of a letter LeRoux had written to The Ark. A consensus was reached to wait a couple of weeks on the appointments to allow for more discussion with the candidates and among Council. Councilmember Ginalski withdrew his motion. D. PUBLIC OUESTIONS AND COMMENTS Joe Keller asked the Council about the status of regulating leaf blower usage. Town Manager Kleinert responded that an ordinance regulating hours of usage would be presented for Council approval in May, Councilmember Ginalski volunteered to attend a meeting of City representatives and the Marin Association of Realtors on the subject of a proposed increase to the property TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 1 transfer tax, Town Attorney Ewing said that he was also planning to attend the meeting. E. COUNCIL. COMMISSION OR COMMlTIEE ORAL REPORTS None. F. CONSENT CALENDAR After amending the March 1 and March 15 Minutes, a motion was made and seconded to approve Items 2 and 3, and to add and approve Item 11, on the Consent calendar. All ayes were recorded, Item 4 was moved to the end of the Agenda. G. PUBLIC HEARING 5. NEW BELVEDERE/TIBURON LIBRARY. Staff recommended adoption of the Resolution forming a Joint Powers Agreement and Ordinance creating the municipal library. Attorney Ewing answered questions posed by Councilmembers Ginalski and Nygren. During public hearing, the three (3) candidates proposed by the Library Steering Committee to serve on the IPA Agency Board introduced themselves: Sharon Bass, 2300 Spanish Trail; Carol Forell, 2299 Spanish Trail; and Alan Littman, 100 Rolling Hills Road. MOTION: To adopt Resolution authorizing execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Belvedere to Create a Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency Moved: Vote: Nygren, Seconded by Thayer AYES: Unanimous NOES: None MOTION: To read Ordinance by title only (first reading) Moved: Nygren, Seconded by Thayer Vote: AYES: Unanimous NOES: None Mayor Thompson read, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE . TOWN OF TIBURON TO ESTABLISH A MUNICIPAL LIBRARY" MOTION: To adopt Ordinance by Roll Call Vote Moved: Wolf, Seconded by Thompson Vote: AYES: NOES: Nygren, Ginalski, Wolf, Thayer, Thompson None TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 2 MOTION: To approve the appointees to the Joint Powers Agency Board Moved: Wolf, Seconded by Thayer Vote: AYES: NOES: Unanimous None Alan Littman proposed that the Council adjourn in memory of the Knight family ($1 Million bequest), Margaret Jones thanked the Council and Staff for their "wonderful help," and Councilmember Nygren thanked the Library Steering Committee for their devotion to the project. 6. BARKING DOG ORDINANCE. Councilmember Nygren read from a citizen's letter inquiring about the scope of the ordinance. Attorney Ewing stated his views on the discretion of the police and how complaints could be resolved. He also cited his experience with a similar ordinance in San Mateo County. MOTION: To read Ordinance by title only (second reading) Moved: Ginalski, Seconded by Wolf Vote: AYES: Unanimous NOES: None Mayor Thompson read, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE AMENDED ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS OF TITLE 8 OF THE MARIN COUNTY CODE INCLUDING SECfION 8.04.179 PERTAINING TO ANIMAL NOISE" MOTION: To adopt the Ordinance by Roll Call Vote Moved: Vote: Wolf, Seconded by Nygren AYES: Nygren, Ginalski, Wolf, Thayer, Thompson NOES: None 7. TIBURON'S RECYCLING PROGRAM - YARD W AS1E. Town Manager Kleinert gave the staff report on the "Green Can" program proposed by Mill Valley Refuse Service as a way to help achieve the Town's diversion goals mandated by AB939. Kleinert recommended Council and public discussion at this meeting and for the matter to be agendized in May. Rick Powell, a representative from MVRS, answered questions posed by Council and by several citizens during public hearing. Concerns expressed by citizens centered on the issues of storage, aesthetics, weight and mobility, and whether the pick-ups and charges could be optional. Several citizens commented that they had only received notice of the public hearing that day and wanted more time to discuss it with their neighbors. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 3 Several people proposed a test or "pilot" program. Mayor Thompson said he would talk to his neighbors about doing one in his neighborhood. Further discussion centered on how the Town was debited or credited for landfill use, creating a place for gardeners to haul yard waste so that it would not go to landfill, educating the community about composting, and how Marin Resource and Recovery Systems processed yard waste. Item was continued to May 17. 8. APPLICATION TO AMEND PRECISE PLAN FOR FRAlGE SUBDIVISION. Associate Planner Catron gave the staff report and recommended approval of the amended application per the Planning Commission, with additional revisions to the Resolution regarding height limitations. Jim McCartin, 205 Roundhill Road, asked Council not to allow the amendment because he felt it granted favors to someone (the developer, Thomas Monahan) who "didn't play by the rules" at he and his neighbors' expense. He also expressed incredulity at the fact that a "precise plan" could be changed, and that some of the changes, such as the road being moved 10 feet, were made without public notification or hearing. Council responded by reviewing the history of the matter and stating their various opinions on whether or not the changes should have been approved by the Planning Commission/Town staff. Council apologized to Mr. McCartin for lack of notice and for being "ill-served by the process." Council discussed the proposed changes to the three parcels in question. MOTION: Apology to Mr. McCartin/Approve Precise Plan Amendment with specific language added to Section 2 of the Resolution to protect the oak tree on Parcel 1 Moved: Nygren, seconded by Thayer Vote: AYES: NOES: Nygren, Thayer, Wolf Ginalski, Thompson H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 9. MAIN STREET PROPERTIES - MAR WEST /TIBURON BOULEVARD & BANK OF AMERICA PARKING LOT (Use Permits). Planning Director Anderson gave the staff report on the history of use permits for public parking lots in Tiburon, and in particular, the lots owned by Main Street Properties. He stated that the Planning Commission had discussed the (latter) issue and decided to place it on their agenda TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 4 again in July, following the Town Hall ballot measures election. A temporary use permit had been granted on all three (3) lots through November 20, 1987. Town Attorney Ewing suggested that separate permits for the lots be granted in the future. Councilmember Nygren questioned 1) why temporary use permits had not been required (since 1987); 2) why the Town was allowing Main Street Properties to collect parking revenues for a piece of land owned by the Town; and 3) how many spaces would be left for public parking when the library and if a new Town Hall is built. Planning Director Anderson responded to her questions. Councilmember Ginalski raised the issue of the expired use permit and stated that it was an issue of the 'Town abiding by its own rules." Council directed Staff to immediately notify all fee parking lots to apply for use permits. 10. NEW TOWN CENlER FACILITIES. Town Manager Kleinert outlined the procedure for the proposed community workshop mailers to the property owner's associations, and made suggestions regarding the two (2) informational mailers. Council debated the issue of whether the Town should be paying for the mailers and/or workshop, whether the mailers could be impartial, and what to do about the story poles. During public hearing, Richard Hinkel, 2 Malvino Court, read a letter from Carolyn Hockley to Mayor Thompson, objecting to a quote by him in The Ark pertaining to the use of Measure I funds. Mayor Thompson said he would talk to Ms. Hockley and asked Council to continue with the agenda. Public hearing continued with questions about the proposed senior housing at Ned's Way, story poles, and whether the view of St. Hilary's would be blocked by a downtown Town Hall. Council decided to go forward with the informational mailers. Attorney Ewing agreed to arrange a meeting to discuss the mailers with representatives from both ballot measure committees. Council directed Town Manager Kleinert to have story poles outlining the new library building erected at the Mar West site and for the proposed new facilities at the Ned's Way site. Councilmember Thayer asked that the Library Steering Committee be consulted before the poles were erected at the library site. Councilmember Wolf stated her objection to the story poles, calling Council's insistence to erect them "disingenuous," since none were erected for Measures M & I. She also reiterated her position that the business of the Town Council should be to handle issues of Town government and that she did not want to see this item on agenda again. Mayor Thompson concurred that the Town should stay out of the ballot measure debate TOWN COUNCIL MINUlES #1049 4/19/95 5 because it was a waste of Council and staff time, and because a formal campaign was in process. Town Manager Kleinert asked for clarification as to whether items pertaining to the new Town Hall issue should appear on future Council agendas. The consensus was that such items should not be on Council's agenda. Councilmember Nygren stated that if the story poles were erected, she would concur. I. NEW BUSINESS 11. DIVISO STREET OVERLAY PROJECT. Previously approved III Consent Calendar. 12. HARROMAN & JAY PROPERTIES - CELEBRATIONS. It was agreed that there should be two celebrationsnone for the close Of Jay (estimated June, 1995), and one for Harroman, as "kite day," Councilmember Ginalski agreed to act as a liaison between the various organizations involved for the celebration planning: Last Chance Committee, Landmarks Society, Parks and Open Space Commission, and Heritage and Arts Commission. No firm dates were set for the celebrations. J. COMMUNICATIONS 13. MEMORANDUM TO MARIN MANAGERS (regarding Clean Storm Water Run- Off Program). Town Manager Kleinert gave a brief report on the federally-mandated program and alerted Council that future action would have to be taken by the Town to implement the program and there would be a cost (to property owners). He stated that it was possible that part of the overall cost could be slightly offset because the property owners are currently funding the Town's street sweeping and catch basin cleaning program. Kleinert proposed bringing the item back to Council with a more detailed report. K. STAFF AND TOWN MANAGER REPORTS 14. DOWNTOWN PARKING STUDY. Planning Director Anderson made reference to a previous staff report and aerial map (in Council Chambers) and proposed to do a study using Town staff and volunteers to keep costs down. The study would focus on the larger lots, and counts would be taken at different times on any given day, at night, and focus on weekend usage, starting in May and going through November. Council member Nygren handed out a list of questions she felt needed to be answered before the study could take place in order to determine and define the focus of the study. Council members Thayer and Wolf suggested that the study be done to gather TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 6 data and that policy issues could be made later, based on the information received. Councilmember Thayer directed Planning Director Anderson to start gathering data and to explore the possibility of using a graduate s~udent to help out, and to ask the Planning Commission to review the questions submitted by Councilmember Nygren in order to corne up with a "scoping statement." 4. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - J. MALOTI (Town Open Space adjacent to Hilarita). (This item was moved to the end of the meeting from the Consent Calendar.) Associate Planner Catron recommended that Council approve a revokable Encroachment Permit for improvements by Mr. Malott for his driveway which borders on Town and Hilarita property. Specifically, Mr. Malott wants to build a retaining wall (on Town Open Space) to shore up his driveway. After a brief discussion, the matter was continued to May 3 in order to allow more time for a) Council to walk the site; b) Town staff to talk to Hilarita (to get their approval of the project); and c) invite Mr. Mallot to attend the Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION Town Attorney Ewing asked for an item, Zack v, Town of Tiburon, to be added to the Closed Meeting agenda. The motion was moved and seconded, and unanimously passed. L. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to Closed Session at 12:40 a.m. There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Thompson adjourned at 1:00 a.m. sine die. MAYOR A."IDREW THOMPSON A TIEST: DIANE L. CRANE, TOWN CLERK TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 7 TOWN OF TIBURON STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MAY 3, 1995 ITEM NO. 3 FROM: TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: TIBURON'S FY'95-'96 BUDGET HEARINGS ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- The budget hearing schedule for consideration of the Town's proposed FY '95-'96 Municipal Budget is as follows: Weds. -- May 17 (Regular Meeting - Budget Overview) Weds. -- May 31 (Adjourned Meeting - Review of Operating Departments) Tues. -- June 13 (Adjourned Meeting - Review of Capital Improvement Projects) Weds. -- June 21 (Regular Meeting - Final Review and Adoption) The preliminary budgets will be available for the Town Council and public on May 17. The new fiscal year begins July I, 1995. TOWN OF TIBURON MEMORANDUM TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 3, 1994 ITEM NO. LJ SUBJECT: ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FROM MAIN STREET PROPERTIES FOR NEW FERRY DOCK FROM: TOWN ATTORNEY ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BACKGROUND AND ANALYSIS In 1993 the Town was granted $710,000 by the California Transportation Commission for the purpose of constructing a new ferry dock to replace the existing dock used by Red & White Fleet. The new dock will be owned by the Town and will be located primarily on Town property. However, because of the configuration of lot lines in that area, a comer of the new dock will have to be located on property owned by Mr. Zelinsky and his sister, Barbara Abrams. The state has consented to this arrangement as part of the grant funding and Mr. Zelinsky and Ms. Abrams have signed an agreement granting us an easement over their property. The specific location of the easement granted to the Town will be determined when the engineering drawings are finalized, but generally it will be within the 40 feet along the eastern border of the Zelinsky/Abrams property connecting the new dock to the pedestrian easement along Guaymas. Under the terms of the agreement, the Town or its lessees will be required to pay $1200 per month to Zelinsky/Abrams. This amount is equal to the monthly rent currently paid by Red & White to Zelinsky/Abrams for the use of the current dock. In the draft lease negotiated by staff with Red & White for their use of the new dock, Red & White has agreed to pay all such fees to Zelinsky/Abrams. That lease will be brought before the Council in the near future. In addition, to this lease, there have been general questions regarding timing and processing of the dock. We have applied for the permits required by BCDC and the Army Corps of Engineers and should receive these shortly, The application will also be taken to our Design Review Board in the near future. The California Transportation Commission will consider final approval of the project and release of the money to the Town at either their July or August meetings. We are projecting construction to begin and be completed in the fall of 1995. However, if we experience delays construction may have to be delayed until March 1996. RECOMMENDA nON It is recommended that the Council adopt the attached resolution authorizing execution and recordation of the easement. EXHIBITS I. Draft Resolution with easement agreement RESOLUTION NO. A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ACCEPTING AN EASEMENT FROM MAIN STREET PROPERTIES FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONSTRUCTING A NEW MUNICIPAL FERRY DOCK WHEREAS, the Town of Tiburon has obtained funding from the State of California to construct a new municipal ferry dock; and WHEREAS, in order to construct the new dock it is necessary that a portion of the dock be constructed on property owned by Edward G. Zelinsky and Barbara Z. Abrams; and WHEREAS, Mr. Zelinsky and Ms. Abrams have agreed to grant an easement to the Town of Tiburon for purposes of constructing the new ferry dock which easement must be accepted by the Town. NOW, TIIEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon that the Town of Tiburon accepts the easement offered by Edward G. Zelinsky and Barbara Z. Abrams, attached hereto and incorporated herein. The easement shall be executed by the Town Manager and shall be recorded with the Office of the Marin County Recorder. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on May 3, 1995, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ANDREW THOMPSON, MAYOR Town of Tiburon ATTEST: DIANE CRANE, TOWN CLERK ~... - , '\, ( ( Recording Requested by: Terry Hennessy Town Clerk of the Town of Tiburon 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 GRANT OF EASEMENT AGREEMENT Preamble This Agreement made this ~Dr \.., day of fYl4).2C U ,1993, by and between Edward G. Zelinsky and Barbara Z. Abrams, hereinafter ref~rred to as "Grantors," and the Town of Tiburon, hereinafter referred to as "Grantee." Recitals WHEREAS, Grantors are the owners of certain real property (a portion of which is underwater) commonly known as 5 Main Street, Tiburon, Marin County, State of California (APN # 059-151-41), hereinafter referred to as the "Servient Tenement": and WHEREAS, Grantee is the owner of certain real property (which is primarily underwater) immediately adjoining Grantors' property, commonly known as 1920 Paradise Boulevard, Tiburon, Marin County, State of California (APN # 059-163-01), hereinafter referred to as the "Dominant Tenement"; and WHEREAS, Grantee has received funding to construct a new municipal ferry dock on its property described above; and WHEREAS, Grantee has determined that in order to make the dock as safe as possible while meeting accessibility requirements, a portion of the dock must cross Grantors' lot and therefore, Grantee desire to acquir~ certain rights in the Servient Tenement for the purpose ot constructing and operating the dock. NOW, THEREFORE, it is agreed as follows: Grant of Easement 1. For valuable consideration, Grantors hereby grant to Grantee an easement as hereinafter described. I r J j ( ( Character of Easement 2. The easement granted herein is aJlPurtenant to the Dominant Tenement. -- .' Description and Use of Easement 3. The easement granted herein is for the purpose of allowing Grantee and any ferry operators authorized by Grantee to construct, maintain and operate a municipal ferry dock on the Servient Tenement. Location 4. The easement granted herein shall be no wider than 40 feet and shall be located along the easterly boundary of the Servient Tenement connecting the existing pedestrian access easement on the Servient Tenement with the portion of the dock on the Dominant Tenement. The precise location of the easement shall be determined by the actual location of the dock once constructed and shall be subject to approval of Grantors, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. The precise location of the easement is shown on Exhibit A and legally described in Exhibit B. Both exhibits are attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference. [Note: Exhibits A and B will be added prior to recordation once design and survey work are completed.] Exclusiveness of Easement 5. The easement granted herein is exclusively for the use of Grantee and such ferry operators as the Grantee authorizes to use the dock. '. Rent to be Paid 6. Grantee or its lessee(s) shall pay to Grantors the sum of $1200 per month, due on the first of each calendar month effective when construction of the dock is completed and available for use by the public. This $1200 shall be the base rent and shall be reviewed on the first anniversary of the first payment and every year thereafter and adjusted upward (but not down) by the amount of any increase in the Consumer Price Index (CPI) for the San Francisco Bay Area. Secondary Easements 6. The easement granted herein includes incidental rights of maintenance, repair, and replacement, described as follows: the right to go upon Grantors' property with necessary equipment for the maintenance or repair of the dock once constructed, 2 . ~ .: ..~.; (" ( ( Hold Harmless and Insurance 8. Grantee shall hold harmless, indemnify and defend Grantors from any claim, lawsuit or liability involving the construction of the dock or its subsequent use by the public. In addition, Grantee and any lessees or operators of the dock shall name Grantors as additional insureds in any general liability insurance applicable to the use or operation of the dock. Ownership of Improvements . 9. Grantee shall retain ownership of any improvements placed in the easement for so long as Grantee owns the dock. Grantors shall have the right to review and approve the proposed improvements, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld. Should Grantee ever abandon use of the dock, Grantee shall be responsible for removal of improvements from tht: ease:nent. Commencement of Use 10. If Grantee does not commence use of the easement described herein by beginning construction of the dock within two (2) years of date of execution of this easement, this agreement shall automatically become null and void, unless extended by written agreement of the parties. The two year time period shall be tolled during the pendency of any litigation challenging construction of the dock. Other Responsibilities of Grantee 11. Grantee and its lessees shall be solely responsible for maintaining the dock in a clean and safe manner. Grantee shall be responsible for any transfer taxes or other costs associated with the grant and recordation of this easement. Arbitration 12. The parties agree that any dispute between the parties regarding the terms or application of this agreement shall be submitted to binding arbitration. Entire Agreement 13. This instrument contains the entire agreement between the parties relating to the rights herein granted and the obligations herein assumed. Any oral representations or modifications concerning this instrument shall be of no force and effect excepting a subsequent modification in writing, signed by the party to be charged. 3 .' \ ,~ \. , ( ( Binding Effect 14. This instrument shall be binding on and shall inure to the benefit of the heirs, executors, administrators, successors, and assigns of Grantor and Grantee for so long as Grantee owns the dock. Executed onjrmR-df70) 191-{ , at Tiburon, Marin County, California. GRANTORS ~t(/ 9'dt~ (/ . GRANTEE Acknowledgment 4 TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 TIBURON BOULEVARD. T1BURON . CALIFORNIA 94920 . (4(5) 435-7373 FAX (4]5) 4]5-2438 TOWN conNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING: MAY 3,1995 !: FROM: FINANCE DIRECTOR ITEM NO: SUBJECT: MONTHlY INVESTMENT SUMMARY STATEMENT MARCH 31,1995 I. TOWN OF TffiURON Institution! Agency Amount Rate Maturity State of California Local Agency Investment Fund $6,523,082 5.934% Liquid LAI.F. Federal Agency Issues G.N.M.A $ 978 12.000% 04-14-2014 Total invested: $6,524,060 2. TffiURON REDEVELOPMENT AGENCY Institution! Agency Amount Rate Maturity State of California Local Agency Investment Fund $1,204,054 5.934% Liquid L.A.I.F. Total invested: $ I ,204,054 Notes to tables: State of California Local Agency Investment Fund (LAIF) - The interest rate represents the effective yield for the month referenced above. The State distributes the data reports in the third week following the month ended. GNMA - Principal and interest are paid monthly on this government security. Acknowledgment: This summary report accurately reflects all pooled investments of the Town of Tiburon and the Tiburon Redevelopment Agency, and is in conformity with State laws and the Investment Policy adopted by the Town Council. The investment program herein summarized provides sufficient cash flow liquidity to meet next month's estimated expenditures. BY: /~ Richard Stranzl, Finance Director April 26, 1995 TOWN OF TIBURON MEMORANDUM TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 3,1995 ITEM NO. (p a.) FROM: TOWN A TIORNEY SUBJECT: ORDINANCE CREATING MUNICIPAL LIBRARY-SECOND READING ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BACKGROUND On April 19, 1995, the Council authorized execution of a Joint Powers Agreement with the City of Belvedere for the creation of a new municipal library. The Council also passed first reading of an ordinance authorizing the creation of the new library as required by Education Code Section 18900. On tonight's agenda, the Council is asked to pass second reading of the ordinance. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Council conduct a public hearing, by motion read the ordinance by title only and then by roll call vote, adopt the ordinance, EXHIBITS I. Draft Ordinance ORDINANCE NO. _N.S. AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ESTABI.ISHINGA MUNICIPAL LIBRARY The Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does ordain as follows: SECTION I MUNICIPAL LIBRARY R<;TABLISHED Pursuant to Education Code Section 18900, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon hereby establishes a municipal library in and for the Town of Tiburon. This municipal library shall be operated pursuant to the Joint Powers Agreement between the Town of Tiburon and City of Belvedere establishing the Belvedere- Tiburon Library Agency. SECTION 2. EFFECTIVE DATE. This Ordinance shall take effect and be in force thirty (30) days after the date of passage and before the expiration of fifteen (15) days after its passage a copy of the ordinance shall be published with the names of the members voting for and against it at least once in a newspaper of general circulation published in the Town of Tiburon. This ordinance was introduced at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on April 19, 1995, and was adopted at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on May 3, 1995 by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ABSENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: ANDREW THOMPSON, MAYOR Town of Tiburon DIANE CRANE, TOWN .CLERK Drafted 4/11195 CAPITAL CAMPAIGN COMMITTEE &ettyeand Diyid Allcn Kate Solan.Baker ,lcnniferind Rlchard Barker Ellen and Thomas Bauc:h Helcnind HOWiord &enedia DicJt and Ginny Boesel AJ and Jane COOper Stone and Sul)'Coxhead ..RotMnDaly S'JIYii Dayldson OotI[},ayb, RonaElllert Unyfeldman DlUeGensll.'r BarDiraand Geolil.' GnOM JanColdbelg )udyGrl.'bl.'r SillieGrlffith C<lrolynandJohnHamien Bonnie Hall Mollie Hofmann JOinnl.'Horton Robin Hudnul 8erton and Jean lacob5en RusscllKl.'il MargarllaLacl.'Y George Landau 8elhand Peler LOgan Connie MCHugh Rhoda Me~er DB.Murray Coulie an.:l Pell.'rPhillips ManhiProcler Bruceand5ylylaRoss ;cingS.lms PhytllsSirasy Cherrils..:an.h MrienneSlos.s G.arySpralling Peley5le!n DayldandVick.iSlOllmeycr Ruth SlOller GeorseSwift 8c:niaminand Killy Wells Nicky Wolfe Ed and UlehZellnsky ~~:~O,~~~ 26 April 1995 TOWN MANAGER'S OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURDN Robert L. Kleinert Town Manager Tiburon Town Hall 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 Dear Bob: We appreciate your checking with the Library Steering Committee as to our concerns with placi~ng story poles outlining the new library on the - Mar West site. As we understand it, this is to aid in the analysis of the pros and cons of the conceptual Down Town City Hall proposal, which would be located on a lot further down on Tiburon Blvd. We do have concerns, and we would appreciate the opportunity to address the Council with these concerns prior to your commencing, perhaps at the next Council meeting on Wednesday, May 3, 1995. I trust that this hearing can be arranged. Si cerely,/ .-('.~ ames K. Levorsen hair, Building Sub-Committee New Belvedere-Tiburbn Library Peninsula Library Foundation Post Office Box 483, Belvedere-Tiburon, California 94920 . 415 435-BOOK (435-2665) 1Je~ ~ b) STURINCi COMMITTEE CharlesAuetbach SharonElasS ElLenllaucn Je&neue carr Bryan and Ocllny Chapman sabra Drohan M.ukFcldman RellandRl1aFln1c J"-'f1ori<o VldtlFOns QlrolFofeU , Wal~ccHaU John Hotrmlre MaliaretlO/les BarbaralCallsh Jim Leyorsen AJlanUtlman Susan Taymor-wrta Sue Morri5 Carol and Tom Perol Mark Pressman Bcclr.yPringle Barbara and Len JlOSCIS Ruth and RIchard Rozen BonnleSplcsberger Marty Winter Ed Zelinsky fINANCE COMMITTEE CI\ar\esAuerbach Bryan Chapman Henl)'Mettler Tom Perot Mallt PrC$Sman Bryan Quint John5carborough Haskell TltcheU ADVISORY COMMITTEE Anne Appet AnnelleRO$C Maryfallt Rogcrfelton William Hoehler AI Kuhn AnnDCler Bryan Quint Henry Mettler Mary Smith TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DATE: MAY 3, 1995 FROM: JAYNI ALLSEP CONTRACT PLANNER AGENDA NO: -:; SUBJECT: APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISION TO APPROVE AN ADDITION/REMODEL AND VARIANCE FOR LOT COVERAGE AND RIGHT SIDE YARD SETBACK AT 1818 LAGOON VIEW DRIVE APPLICANT: APPELLANT: MR. STEVE BRONTE MR. AND MRS. PETER HORVITZ ***************************************************************** BACKGROUND: On April 5, 1995, the Tiburon Town Council held a pUblic hearing on an appeal of the Design Review Board's approval of the above referenced project, filed by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Horvitz. In light of the confusion regarding the extent of the demolition of the existing structure and how this may have affected the findings for granting the Variance, the Town Council remanded the Variance to the Design Review Board. REVIEW OF THE VARIANCE FINDINGS BY THE BOARD: On April 20, 1995, the Design Review Board considered amended findings for the Variance, as contained in the staff report (please refer to the attached draft minutes of the April 20th DRB meeting) . Staff informed the Board that the only issue to be addressed by the Board at that time was the findings necessary to grant the Variance. The Board voted to grant the Variance, based on the amended findings presented in the staff report. In addition, the Board recommended that the applicant consider ways that the neighbor's concerns regarding privacy could be addressed by additional screening of the Master Bedroom deck. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: The grounds for appeal, as submitted by the appellants, are that the Variances were improperly granted by the Design Review Board. The grounds for the appeal and Staff's responses are included in the April 5, 1995, Town Council staff report (attached). It should be noted that the foundation of the structure at 1818 Lagoon View remains in tact. Rather than the original walls remaining, walls made of new materials will be set up in place of the previous walls. It is Staff's opinion that this circumstance does not alter the basis for making the necessary findings to grant the Variance, since the primary basis for the Variance findings is the steep topography of the lot. The findings for the Variance were reviewed and amended only to accurately reflect the extent to which the previous home was demolished. RECOMMENDATION: staff recommends that the Town Council uphold the decision of the Design Review Board to grant the variance, and to direct Staff to return at the next meeting with an appropriate resolution. EXHIBITS: 1. Draft Minutes of the April 20, 1995, DRB Meeting. 2. Design Review staff Report for the April 20, 1995, DRB Meeting (inclUdes amended Variance findings). 3. Town Council Staff Report for the April 5, 1995, Council Meeting. Page 2 ~PR-23-133S JS:JJ P.J2 E. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD: I. Bront~1 1818 I.il200n \'iew Drive. 4DDeol~Remand~d to ~i9n Re\'iew COnlroC( PlanDcr Allscp remmded the Boalu that the onty issue before them in this matter was to consider the revi~ed findings regarding the \'anance. Chris Craik:r, the project architect, began by 5howing the previous and new colors for the project The new colors he lihowed wco..rc darker Ilnd toned down. Mr. Cr.uker said that the landscclpr, reyision ~ques.ls were made a~ listed in the packet. He added that lighting in the driveway has been removed, and the pool house uses all the exi!'i:tmg lighting. Mr. Cnuker abo raised the matler of il gate which WilS on the plan submitted at the meeting. He sta.ted that the gate was SOmehow erased in pre,.-ious pJan~, He ctarified that there were actual:y two 5 foot ",TOUg"'t ITon pres right at the ent...y. Chairman Sadri..:h ask...::d Staff If the gale wall in hefore the Board tonight fOl' consideration. Contract Planner Allt:ep stated that the gat(: should be di:;cu:;scd tit It later time and handled as .. sepat~te design review application. It aiso appeared that an encro:'lr.::hment pttnut would be rcquirrd_ Chainnan Sadrich sll1!ed that it was an f!;;sl,le that needed to be discl,Jssed siuce it is a structure. CI)r.tract Planner Allsep cmdirmed that the Eate is 5uhject to Dellign Review. Chainnan Sadrieh asked thar the issue be bcnchl~d until it ..:oan tx: d:scus$tc. Mr. Craiker asked jf the iate could be discussed at the Administrative Panel level. Chainnan Sadrieh t..:,ld Mr. Craiker that Staff would dj~=u,,'J, that with him. Mr. Craiker stated that there has b~n no change in the status of the house in reference: to the Town Council meeting, Hl.'l said thtlt the bouse had not been demolished, Mon waps hOld been removed. but Staff identified this ,15 illl add:tion t(l unstable walll!. He 5tated that the 'iame wall lf1Je for the roof heing removed. He !'laid l,e foundation. tloor !\UPports i!nd floor ;tre all the s...me. Mr. Craiker felt that the main qul"i$tlon 3t hand was whether there was a more appropriate Iocotiorl for tbe hou:~c. Clearly IS lower huuse is better without laking out lhe pool or blocking the Horovitz's view. He st~ted th6.t lhe house's locatiun is the most 5tru~turaHy sound place. He also noted that the reli50n lhe) asked foe two variances was specificaU)' for {he Horovitzs [0 protect their vista. .He said the Horovit2S had no objections to tl1e two variances. ChairtlUln Sadrieh said thOf (here has b~en a 101 of dis\:ussion on the variances and whether thi~ constitLilcd a teer-down, He believed that the main l5sue was the balccny facing the neighbors hou,e. He !iugge!ited thaL the applicant and the 1'leighoor dis.cu!i~ the matter. and asked if 1!Il)' new lho:JghlS had W'isen refatdine this. Mr. Cr8.lkcr show~d some photos ~'or the proposr;:d deck which Jooks at the Horovitzs house, He showed that you C::Inr:of see the Horovilz's roo! ",-ith the tree, in tact He a~ked the_ Board if the>, felt the Horovitz's priYa~y has bc~n compromised, Chairman Sadrieh asked if the apPUcint rod considered re.locati.ng the dc::.:k. M:,. Craiker stat~d that Ihis was the onl~' praccical location' for hi~ client He said orig:naUy there wr;:re two de~k5 They removed the cne in fror.1 and shifted onc to the side to get th.e terraced look. He ajded that his. chen: W:lnts that ~oof deck for a beautifui view off the :11a'iter btdronm He r.1entlonl':d that they h;:ld alre",-,jy ~owered the roof spe:ifically for the neigh~s' privacy. DRB 4/20N5 (n)rR<~~ t._~." :, ~ .~ L/''!\~j u 6 EXHIBIT NO..J.. -l'::'~'-~'3-1;:;35 -J5:33 lL~Wm(ill ;:',82 Chairman Sadneh asked why they did not want to put th.e deck in lhe front, The applicant said it was there originally. but to get the terra.ced look, as recommended by the Board. he changed it. Chairman Saddeh asked jf it was a design consideration then. The applicant said yes_ Boardmember Woo asked what constitutes a renlodel versus a new house. The applicant said that any new con5trJ~tion has to meet new codes and is therefore a ptannini issue. Contract Planner AUscp stated that at present the Town's zoning ordinance does not provide a deftnition of a remodel nrsus a demolition. The applicant summed up by saying that the ocighbor h~ complaints over G deck Lhat [he Board has approved. He also handed out a. rcndering showing how the sLorypoles are in rhe correct location, Chairman Sadneh opened lhc discu~sion up to the public. AI Bian.chi. attorney for the Horovitzs. started by sayjne: lhat the project architect opposes moving the deck because of design considerations, This surprised him because earlier Mr. Craiker indicated that he might be a.b!c t;) talk his ct:ent into removing rhe roof deck. which would ~top the appeal, if the neighbors dropped the variance issues. Mr. Bianchi stated that the Staff Report assumes the applicartt has an DbsoJute right, to expand the house. He disagreed with those findings. He also felr jt would be detrjmentw to other properties in the area. He 5aid the applica::t knew what the property WEtS when he bought it. and this dOe$ not give him the right to mlrude on olhers' property values. He Goted that the applicant did have a prL'viuusly appro-ved set of plans excluding the deck that invades the HoroviU:5 privacy_ He cO;"lcludl!'d by s.ilying lhe Horovitzs want the appHcanl to improve his property and hj~ home. but not at their expense. J:m Ring, the architect for the Horovitz$. said that the relation!lhip of the Horovjt~s house to the de:k is the ma~n is~ue. He said that the main living areas of the Horo-v;tz5 are affc<;ted by the dec~, and that il was not a view blockage issue. He broua:ht some photographs to show the deck and to demonstrate the point. He suggested a compromise that includes hi'@;h windows Bnd corner windows without a deck as was in the original drawin&:s, He felt 'his could be done while maintaining (he flat roof. keeping the sky:iihts. and with the garage staying where the !ltorypolcs arc now. He proposed that eliminating the deck and adding the 14 foot lone: windows would be accepta.blc La Lhe Horovitzs, He added that they would like lo See 8n increas~ jn the liimdscaping screen and less lighting whel"t it affeclS the Horovitz!l_ Bcardmcmber Woo asked jf the picture, being !lhown wcre :iCCurate itl. terms of the view, Mr, Rioa: said that from thai station point they were accurate. Boardmember Ber@:er asked about the sto:'')'poles in relation to the drawings. Mr_ Ring l'lihoWl!d the storypoles on the roof plan!'_ He said the main concern wa!: the invasion of privocy 10 the Horo\'lcZS ncrjve living areas Peter Horovitz of 1810 Lagoon View s;aid his objective war; to come to conlplele understanding with the Brontes HE !loUd they want to protect the value of their home which is up for ~ale. He added that it is not their wish to prevent (h~ Brontes from building their new home, He summarized the prohlem!l as thc plans being changed after the Horovitzs had approved of the variance. He gaid that they were ur:.awfU'e the pl:l.r~$ had been changed and that they lost a buyer whose purchao;e wa,lI contl!1gent on the deck not heing built. He felt the deck: would be invasive and would devalue his propt'rly. DR8 4120/95 illillm~u , >=iP~-2:3- 1':1'33 a5; 34 [IDOOill~TI P.213 Diane Ashley of the Marin Land company stated t!"lM her cliettt, 1vh. Bronte. waDIS a deck. which i5 125 fe~t from the Horovitzs propC:rty, She I\dderJ thAt rhe variance has not ch&n~d lrom the orilinal one. She noted that the fiJ's! plan with decks out frent was viable, but without the deck it would be a. detriment to the Bronlc's future sale of the house. She concluded' th.u the affect to the Horovitr.'s house is negligible. Mr. Craikcr declared that the montages wen: inCOrrect and that much Cannot actuOllly be seen from the proposed ded. 111ere being no commenb from the public. Chairman Sll.drieh returned the matter to the Board. Boardml'mber Berger said that reearding the remodeling. he had a &,ood look at the house, and that there was no question in his mind ~hat the house would come down completely. He also saw thljl the fn1Jnd~tior. w;u solid and would stay intact. He agreed with keeping (he house where it is currently for the sake of getting C3r~ ~own there, Chairman Sadrieh said the main di~pute wa... over the location of the dt:ck.. Bow-dmember Woo said she was led 10 belic'tc that the HOTOvit7.s ag!'eed to the plans, cU1d sh(: did not reali7.e until Illter that a privacy problem existed. She recommended that the architect explore relocating the deck jf it is only a design function. Doardmembcr Berger believed that the storypoles were nccurafely rcprcsl1lnted in the photoe:rapbs from their individual vantagr points. He stated the main question as the extent of the intrusion. He felt it was clear lhat the Horo.,.;tzs house wtm't see too much into the deck unless someOne is at the edge of the deck. He also said there was blocb.gc from the inner part of' the deck but not from the Out.:r part He added that ~dditional screening would in..:rea.~ the effect of the deck, which was completely n::~sonable to ask. redesian the deck edge or relocate the deck to the front. He uid the architects could fiiure out a diffltrenl pliolcc for the deck rhat would be perfectl}' acceptable. Ch3.innan Sadrieh asked how the deck could be screened if a person was at the edge of the deck. Boardmcmber Berger J;3.id that no C'ne wants scnleoae standing at the edgc of the deck looking into ~heir property. He said the -.:hoices were cha,ging the design ('If the loeatioll of the deck. He felt it was necessary (0 find a comm(ln ground to accommodate the Horovitzs while eeuine the Bronte$ what they want so the window~ and dock are out of view. Contract Plan.1er AJtsep noted that the only rcmanded item wu,,!, the findings for the varia.nce. She stated that even though there L~ a connection bel ween the dltck. and the variance. it has to go back to the Town Council. Therefore. the Board can only make.. recommendation on the deck. Boardmcmbcr Berger said th3.t the Board had asked things of the applical:t and they did them. He also sa.:.d (hat addit.ional work needs to be done because the Horovit7.'S approval dealt with the variances. not with the deck changei due to the Bo~d's rc~ommcndaUons. Boardmember Woo felt that this was a difficult matter. and rhat jt was unfortunate lhar the conlmunjciltioll between the neli:hbors had broken down. S~e said tbal tbe Board has cnreflll1y looked at all the issues over three meetings. She added thi.t Mr. Brontc did tilt thal the Board asked, At the same time. Mr. Horovitz ha, compelling issucs_ Sh~ r:npr:d that the communication could improve. MiS Chairman Sadriehl Boardmember Woo grant :be ,"'atianel!': b(l,sed on the reviseo findings of the Staff Report and with the recmT'.mendation tha.t some fonn o~ ~creening he entertained hy the 3pplic.3nt to regain pnvac)'. The ~oluts presented for th.;; n~w tOof trim. new base and previo'Js body colors. &11 non-tlossy were appro....ed. A YES: Chairman Sadrieh.. Boardmembers Berger. Woo ~OES; "'one: DRB 41<U/95 IDlli~~U 8 TOT~i- P.:.J3 ( ( FI DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA NO.: f.l FROM: IRENE BORBA, ASSISTANT PLANNER MEETING DATE: APRIL 20, 1995 SUBJECT: 1818 LAGOON VIEW DRIVE; FILE #294013 APPEAL TO TOWN COUNCIL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISION-REMANDED BACK TO THE DESIGN REVIEW BOARD BY THE TOWN COUNCIL FOR FURTHER CONSIDERATION ARCHITECT-CHRIS CRAIKER AND ASSOCIATES OWNER-STEVE BRONTE *********************************************************************** BACKGROUND At its February 16, 1995, meeting the Design Review Board voted 5-0 to approve the site and architectural plans for an addition and remodel of an existing residence. The Board granted variances for exceeding lot coverage and right side yard setback (please refer to the attached minutes of the February 16. 1995, DRB meeting and Staff Report). As the minutes will address there were additional conditions of approval, that the stucco and roof colors plus an exterior lighting plan be presented to the Administrative Panel for approval. The applicant has provided a lighting plan which is attached and the colors for the stucco and roof will be present at the meeting for your review. On February 23, 1995, Mr. and Mrs. Peter Horvitz, residents of IBI0 Lagoon View Drive, filed an appeal of the Design Review Board's approval. The Horvitz's only ground for appeal was that the variances were improperly granted by the Board. On April 5. 1995, the Town Council held a public hearing on the appeal. At the Council meeting Staff informed the Council that an afternoon site visit had been completed and it was noted that the existing residence had been demolished and that only the foundation and a chimney were left standing. At the Town Council meeting the applicant stated it had been his intent to retain the existing walls of the house where possible, but that termite and structural problems were discovered when the walls were exposed and made their retention impossible. Staff expressed concern to the Council that had the Board been aware of the extent of the demolition. it may have reached a different conclusion with respect to the variances, The Town Council remanded the item to the Board to address this specific issue only and to consider making amended findings if appropriate. EXHIBIT NO. 2 ( ( ANALYSIS Staff is requesting that the Board review the variance findings made for the proposal light of this modified &itutaion. Staff believes that it is important to note that the foundatlon of the former residence remains intact. The difference created by the additional demolition is that walls made of new materials will be set up in place of the previous walls of the house. Staff is not of the opinion that this change alters the basis for granting the variances which is primarily the steep topography of the lot. Staff suggests that the following revised findings may be made in support of the requested variances: 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of this Ordinance will deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. Special circumstances exist in that the lot is very steep, therefore, the request for the lot coverage and right side yard variances. This is an appropriate location for the proposed garage addition. Other opportunities for expansion would be to add an addditional level which would add to the mass of the structure and possibly obstruct views. The steepness of the lot reduces the area where structures can be built. The effect of the lot's steepness is to restrict portions of the lot from being built upon which would normally be available to properties not burdened with such steep topography. 2. The variances will not constitute a grant of special privilege, inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. The granting of the variances will not constitute a grant of special privilege in that the variances are prompted by the steepness of the lot. Furthermore, similar variances have been granted for other properties in the neighborhood. A variance was granted to 1809 Lagoon View Drive to encroach into the side yard setback. A front yard variance was granted in 1959 for 1754 Lagoon View Drive. A front yard variance was granted in 195B for 1799 Lagoon View Drive as well as a side yard variance in 19B7. A lot coverage variance was granted in 1993 for IBOl Lagoon View Drive (16.5%). 3. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty because of the existing site conditions (steepness of the lot). The effeGt of the lots steepness is to restrict portions of the lot from being built upon, which, under normal circumstances, could be built upon. The location of the proposed ( f improvements is logical and practical given the topographical constraints of the lot. The existing foundation for the residence will remain in its current location and will not be changed in any way. The fact that certain walls which were originally proposed to remain will be replaced with new walls does not change the fact that the lot's steepness causes unnecessary hardship. 4. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other properties in the vicinity. The granting of the variance for lot coverage will not be detrimental to other properties in the vicinity. in that it is preferable to allow the expansion as proposed. rather than the alternative of adding an additional level to the home. It is Staff's opinion that the proposed overage of the lot coverage and the encroachment of the right side yard setback is deminimus and will not negatively affect the character of the neighborhood. There is existing vegetation and trees to help mitigate the impacts of the proposal. RECOMMENDATION That the Board reaffirm its decision to grant the variances, based upon the revised findings included in this report. ATTACHMENTS 1. Minutes of the 4/5/95 Town Council meeting. 2. Staff report of the 2/16/95 DRB meeting. 3. Minutes of the 2/16/95 DRB meeting. 4. Plans approved by the DRB on 2/16/95. , .. ( ( of sunken boats in Richardson Bay. 4. Mayor Thompson noted that ajoint Belvedere/Tiburon Town Council workshop had taken place on April 4, 1995 to discuss the new Belvedere/Tiburon library, and that the Joint Powers Agreement, budget, and coordination with the County library system had been discussed. 5. Torn Gram, Vice Chair of the Joint Belvedere/Tiburon Recreation Department delivered an annual report. Mayor Thompson thanked Torn and the Recreation staff for their continuing service and good work. Councilmember Nygren gave a brief summary of a meeting with the Hazardous and Solid Waste JPA concerning state-mandated recycling quotas and projected rate increases. F. CONSENT CALENAR MOTION: To approve the Consent Calendar consisting of the following items: 6. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #1043, February 9, 1995; #1044, February 15,1995, as amended (Councilmember Nygren noted in Mr. Littman's report on page 3, that the library site was not "unkown"]; and #1045, February 23, 1995 7. SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION (TPC use of Mckegney Green) 8. INVESTMENT SUMMARY REPORTS (January/February, 1995) Moved: Vote: Ginalski, Seconded by Nygren AYES: Unanimous NOES: None ABSTAIN: Thayer (not present at February 15 Council Meeting) G. PUBLIC HEARING 9. APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW DECISION Council heard staff report on the appeal of Design Review decision pertaining to 1818 Lagoon View Drive. Board members Sadrieh and Woo, Planner Borba and Town Attorney Ewing, Attorney AI Bianchi (representing appellants), and Steven Bronte commented on the remodel versus demolition issue, Applicant Bronte and his architect, Chris Craiker, attempted to make further comment after public hearing was closed. Councilmember Ginalski excused himself from the discussion due to proximity conflict. MOTION: To remand the appeal to Design Review Board for an expedited decision. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1048 4/05/95 2 " " .' . Moved: Vote: ( ( Thayer, Seconded by Nygren AYES: Nygren, Wolf, Thayer NOES: Thompson . ABSTAIN: Ginalski 10. BARKING DOG ORDINANCE Town Attorney Ewing and Chief of Police Herley summarized the Barking Dog Ordinance amended by the Board of Supervisors in January. John Smisseart gave public comment. MOTION: Moved: Vote: To be read by title only (first reading) Nygren, Seconded by Wolf AYES: Unanimous NOES: None Mayor Thompson read, "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON ADOPTING BY REFERENCE THE AMENDED ANIMAL CONTROL REGULATIONS OF TITLE 8 OF THE MARIN COUNTY CODE INCLUDING SECTION 8.04.179 PERTAINING TO ANIMAL NOISE" MOTION: To adopt by second reading Moved: Vote: Wolf, Seconded by Nygren AYES: Nygren, Ginalski, Wolf, Thayer, Thompson NOES: None H. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 11. NEW TOWN CENTER Town Manager Kleinert reviewed staff report on New Town Hall which detailed Mr. Hinkel's request for a community workshop, the request by Council for placement of story poles at the downtown site, and a community informational mailer on the two new Town Hall options. Council discussed and made comments concerning above. MOTION: Moved: Vote: To approve expenditures for and direct Town staff to proceed with Workshop and Mailers Nygren, Seconded by Thayer AYES: Nygren, Ginalski, Thayer NOES: Wolf, Thompson TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1048 4/05/95 3 .. . .C( (-( , DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA NO.: FROM: IRENE BORBA, ASSISTANT PLANNER MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1995 SUBJECT: IBIB LAGOON VIEW DRIVE ; FILE #294013 SITE PLAN & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION; VARIANCE FOR LOT COVERAGE AND RIGHT SIDE YARD SETBACK ARCHITECT-CHRIS CRAlKER AND ASSOCIATES OWNER-MR. BRONTE ************************************************************************ PROJECT DATA ADDRESS: ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: CASE NUMBER: LOT SIZE: ZONING: GENERAL PLAN: FLOOD ZONE: DATE COMPLETE: CEQA EMEMPT: PERMIT STREAMLINING ACT 181B LAGOON VIEW DRIVE 59-041-14 294013 21, B06 SQ.FT. RO-2 (RESIDENTIAL OPEN) M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) C DECEMBER 22, 1994 JANUARY II, 1995 DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 1995 HISTORY The proposal was heard at the January 19, and February 2, 1995, Design Review Board meeting. The item was continued to allow the applicant time to respond to the concerns of the Boardmembers and the neighbors. The Board was concerned with the mass and bulk of the proposal (minutes attached) . PROPOSAL The applicant is proposing to construct an addition which would require a Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback at the existing residence of IBIB Lagoon View Drive. The proposal includes the addition of a new garage and a master bedroom suite, The proposal would add 737 sq. ft. to the existing lot coverage bringing the total to 3,926 sq.ft. (lB.O%). The maximum allowed for this zone is 15%. The proposal would add 2,808 sq. ft. to the existing FAR (this includes 100 sq.ft. of the garage space allowance), bringing the total to 4,180 sq.ft. The maximum allowed for this property is 4,lBO sq. ft. ( ,( Proposed material and color changes include a concrete barrel shaped tile roof, the changing of the wood siding to stucco with the trim color in French Rose (G-43 Fuller O'Brien), upper body color India Spice (G-44 Fuller O'Brten), lower body color Zanzibar (G-45 Fuller O'Brien), and the accent color would be white. The applicant had submitted revised plans dated January 24, 1995. Those proposed changes of January 24, 1994, were reviewed at the February 2, 1995, DRB meeting. The applicant tried to address the Board's and neighbors concerns by reducing the overall mass and bulk of the residence. Some of the changes included terracing and stepping back the upper floor which than slightly increases the lot coverage from the original proposal, squaring off the garage making it 3' from the property line, plus some landscaping has been introduced to the proposal. The applicant has again submitted revised plans dated February 6, 1995. Staff has highlighted the area which has been revised. The applicant has reduced the north end of the master bedroom to make symmetrical front and rear facades. Also the upper floor has been lowered in height to reflect what had been originally proposed. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposal is exempt from the prOVlSlons of the California Quality Act as specified in Section 15301 Class A. ANALYSIS Staff has reviewed the proposal and finds it to be in conformance with the development standards for the RO-2 zone, with the exception of the excess in lot coverage and the right side yard setback for which Variances are being requested. The proposal requires for this zone is 15%. IB.O %. a Variance for lot coverage. The maximum allowed This proposal would increase the lot coverage to This proposal requires a Variance for the right side yard setback. The Ordinance requires a 15' side yard setback. This proposal is at 3'. The Variance request is for a 12' encroachment into the setback. In order to grant the requested Variances, the Board must make the findings as required by Section 4.03.05 of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. Staff suggests that the following findings may be made in support of the requested Variances: 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of this Ordinance will deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. Special circumstances exist in that the property is very steep, ( ( , therefore, the request for the lot coverage and the right side yard Variances. This is an appropriate location for the propsed garage addition due to the steepness of the lot. The only other opportunities for expansion of the home would be to add an additional level which would add to the mass of the structure and possibly obstruct views of adjacent homes. 2. The Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges, inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges in that the Variance is prompted by the steepness of the lot. Furthemore, similar Variances have been granted for other properties in the neighborhood. A Variance was granted to IB09 Lagoon View Drive to encraoch into the side yard setback. A front yard Variance was granted in 1959, for 1754 Lagoon View Drive. A front yard Variance was granted in 195B, for 1799 Lagoon View Drive as well as a side yard Variance in 1987. A lot coverage Variance was granted in 1993, for 1801 Lagoon View Drive (16.5%). 3. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty because of the existing site conditions and the current home configuration. This is a practical and logical place for the addition. 4. The granting of the Variances will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other properties in the vicinity. The granting of the Variance for lot coverage will not be detrimental to other properties in the vicinity, in that it is preferable to allow the expansion as proposed, rather than the alternative of adding an additional level to the home. It is Staff's opinion that the proposed overage of the lot coverage and the encroachment of the right side yard setback is diminimous and will not negatively affect the character of the neighborhood. There is existing vegetation and trees to help mitigate the impacts of the proposal. From the evidence provided, Staff believes that there is sufficient evidence in the record to support the Variance findings. RECOMMENDATION If the Board finds the design acceptable and in conformance with the Town's Design Guidelines, and if the Board makes the required findings for the requested Variances, then the Board may wish to approve the project, then Staff recommends the following conditions be applied: 1. This approval shall be used within (2) years of the approval I( < , . date, and shall become null and void unless a building permit has been issued or an extension granted. 2. The development of the project shall' conform with the application dated by the Town of Tiburon on February 6, 1994, or as amended by these conditions of approval. Any modifications to the plans of February 6, 1994, must be reviewed and approved by the Board. 3. The applicant must meet all requirements of other agencies prior to issuance of building permits. 4. The Variances herby granted shall only apply to the specific project included with this application. The Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback is not applicable to future projects or other designs. 5. Skylights must be bronzed or tinted and no lights in the wells. 6. Prior to final building inspection approval, all proposed landscaping shall be installed in accordance with approved plans. The installation of plantings shall be verified by a Planning Department field inspection. ' ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter from Chris Craiker dated February 6, 1995. 2. Minutes from the February 2, 1995, DRB meeting. 3. Plans dated February 6, 1995, ( ( 4. Bronte: 1818 La\!oon View Drive. Add.Nar. The applicant is proposing to construct an addition which would require a Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback at the existing residence of 1818 Lagoon View Drive. The proposal includes the addition of a new garage and a master bedroom suite. The proposal would add 737 sq. ft. to the existing lot coverage bringing the total to 3,926 sq. ft. (18%). The maximum allowed for this zone is 15%. The proposal would add 2.808 sq. ft. to the existing FAR (this includes 100 sq. ft. in excess of the garage space allowance), bringing the total to 4,180 sq. ft. The maximum allowed for this property is 4,180 sq. ft. Proposed material and color changes include a concrete barrel shaped tile roof, the changing of the wood siding to stucco with the trim color in French Rose (G-43 Fuller O'Brien), upper body color India Spice (G-44 FullerO'Brien), lower body color Zanzibar (G-45 Fuller O'Brien), and the accent color would be white. The applicant has submitted revised plans dated January 24, 1995. Those proposed changes of January 24, 1994 were reviewed at the February 2, 1995 DRB meeting. The applicant tried to address the Board's and neighbors' concerns by reducing the overall mass and bulk of the residence. Some of the changes included terracing and stepping back the upper floor which then slightly increases the lot coverage from the original proposal, squaring off the garage making it 3' from the property line, plus some landscaping has been introduced to the proposal. The applicant has again submitted revised plans dated February 6, 1995. Staff has highlighted the area which has been revised. The applicant has reduced the north end of the master bedroom to make symmetrical front and rear facades. Also the upper floor has been lowered in height to reflect what had been originally proposed. The Project Architect, Chris Craiker began by saying that the Board had asked that the massing be reduced. He said that he took the second floor, knocked the corners out to make the third floor appear smaller and made the entryway symmetrical. He added that the master bedroom has been recessed back. Chairman Sadrieh asked if it was a 6 foot setback from the second floor left and the other side matches. Mr. Craiker said yes it was a 6 foot setback of the same amount on both sides. He continued that he had also been asked to reduce the roof line which he kept at that height of the 6 inches. He added that now it was 2 feet below the height limit due to the slope of the hill. Boardmember Berger asked if the height of the house had gone up relative to the street. Mt. Craiker answered that no it had not. It was the same height as before. He said that it went from 126 back to the original 123.3 It wasn't actually 2 feet as he had mentioned last time, but only 6 inches. He added that it was the same elevation as the first time around. Boardmember Berger asked if this was numerically rather than relative to grade. Mr. Craiker answered yes. in absolute height it was the same. He said the whole house has been moved back. Boardmember Bennett asked about the parking changes. Mr. Craiker said that there were none. He continued by saying that they kept it the same-- 3 feet back into the sideyard. He added that there was ample room to maneuver out of the garage (33 feet). There was a wide space for backing up. Boardmember Bennett agreed but asked about guest parking. Mr. Craiker stated that there were only two spaces before and that now he was making 3 enclosed spaces. He added [hat there were also tandem spaces in front. Chairman Sadrieh suggested that the focus of the discussion be on the new ground that has to be covered.. ii' -7.," ~. ~'; '. I "'I:"lI.'\ ~.... ~ f'l " ....., ~ ". ~ \!!H ~ ~ ; '.~;:o.... 7 19 '"'""' '~(~ iJ'~:~~. .:1 ,~ -.. \'~ J - I :\. ( ( In reference to the color and mass, Mr. Craiker said that they had ~ne from pink palace to a darker color. He said that the tiles are a mixture of the color displayed. He showed the Board the color boards. He noted that this will be the darkest house in the area. In terms of the textures, he said they would be heavy to reduce the glare. He continued that they would be muted and dull. He said that they would be using 3 tones of stucco. The dark color was the base, the middle was the predominant exterior color and the light color was for the trim pieces, other stuccoed pieces and as an accent. The columns and the face would also use this lighter color. The window trim would be white. Mr. Craiker concluded by saying the color choices address the Board's concern about the people downhill looking up at the house and keeping it as neutral as possible. About the landscaping, Mr. Craiker said that they would be using more trees in addition to the existing ones, and that they would change the use of the trees on the south end from pine to myoprium. He said that the lighting was submitted today and that the lights were low, non-glare accent to existing trees so that you could not see any lighting or fixtures. He continued by saying that the existing pool has I big spotlight and that they'd like to replace it with 4 smaller lights in the pool. The wattage would be 100 watts and 12 volts. Boardmember Bennett said that 2 lights in the pool would be enough. Mr. Craiker mentioned the roof deck off the master bedroom and said that previously there were two decks. The Board thought they added mass so the decks were consolidated and moved to the side at the last meeting. He addressed the neighbor's concern over privacy and said to protect her view they moved the decks. He added that the decks always existed and that the distance to the neighbors pool remained the same but the house is closer. He said that this was not substantial though and added that it was not a "party" deck. He said that it was a subtle private deck for the master bedroom. He said that the view has been improved by taking a notch out of the corner of the master bedroom. He added that they've modified as much as possible to respond to the Board and to the neighbors. Boardmember Bennett asked where the double spotlight is ~lr. Craiker said that it was on the garage and there were two lights for security in that area. Boardmember Bennett asked if the coach lamps going down the driveway are they going to be 8 feet above ground. Mr. Craiker said that no, the lights would only be 2.5-3 feet max. Chairman Sadrieh opened the discussion to the public. Joy Easom, a neighbor asked about the lighting around the spa and the decks off the west side. Mr. Craiker responded by saying that the lights would go up the driveway and that there were lights on the house and in the pool area there would be low lights on the wall. 4-5 feet tall and that there would be a change down to 2 lights in the pool. He added that there would be a second light on the trellis area for security. and that the decks have down lights or aisle type lighting built in low for the roof terrace. There would be no lighting in the spa area. There would be two down lights at the gameroom in the front yard. Ms. Easom asked Boardmember Bennett about the Myoprium. Boardmember Bennett said that Myoprium gets pretty big and you can see through it. Chairman Sadrieh said that they do not grow very high and added that they were evergreens and very bushy. Boardmember Bennett recommended the Potrorm Gelato tree as it grows to about 15-20 feet and is a full tree. ............. .1 /'\' yIr. Craiker asked if they could make different types of trees an option. i"I ", l ~ \ \ ~.rL -. 20 f) ~.~~ t. ,\ '~~l ~D1}2;~/~5 \ i~~ SfC8 ( ( Boardmember Bennett said yes, that was possible. Al Martin said that he was a potential purchaser of 1810 Lagoon View Drive. He stated that the storypoles show the house 17-18% above the maximum. He also said that there would be a great impact on the privacy of 1810 Lagoon View Drive due to the garage. Mrs. Wallace across the street said that she wanted the existing pine trees trimmed for the sake of her view. Chairman Sadrieh said that the applicant is agreeable to settling this maller. Joan Drakecott asked how it was possible to not have lights in the spa area. "-\1l. CAAI~'()t 'S~a.D ThAT 'Ttt~ AflZ(......o pc..A~' "'f't) '-#Wi: L.."~Tl~" IN TJt~ :>fA' Pfd4 . Boardmember Berger said that there would be no lighting at night. .J Ms. Drackecott requested that the Board accept condition number 6 in the Staff Report which was in regard to the landscaping being in place prior to a final building inspection. Neighbor Hank Easom said the house is too big for tl:1e area and that he objected. Diane Ahley said that the house is not going to have a big impact compared to the houses already there. She added that the applicant has already made the requested changes. Marian Alcutt, the Realtor stated that her client. the potential buyer of 1810 Lagoon View Drive, has a contract with the sellers which is contingent on the client's approval and said they could lose the buyer. Chairman Sadrieh brought the matter back to the Board. Vice Chairman Slavitz said that in regard to 1810 Lagoon View Drive, the issue was new to him about the impact and that he had no comment on that. He mentioned that he liked the darker colors but the main body could be darker. He also said that the 2 different colors of the roof would cause it to stand out more versus having one darker color. On the lighting of the trees. he noted his concern about the effect at night. especially from downtown Tiburon. He felt too many lights were introduced. He also stated that he was glad the house has been lowered, He would like to see the impact from the house next door. Boardmember Bennett said the color change would allow the house to blend better with the hillside. She agreed with Vice Chairman Slavitz about the roof. About the lighting, she said that two floodlights going into Ms. Drakecotts backyard and the Horowitzs should be eliminated. She said that small malibu lights would be fine, She thought substitute lighting should be used on the trellis rather than a double spotlight, She added that the pool should have only 2 lights. not 4, She stated that floodlights in front are low enough except the ones coming out of the ground. These spots in front should focus toward the house rather than up the hill. Her condition for approval was that the tree is Potisporum or Myorprium. Otherwise. she found the house tine. Chairman Sadrieh agreed with the previous comments. He thought the changes to the upper noor were more attractive. He also commented thut it was unfair to express points after several review meetings have gone by as they lead to delays. He said that he was comfortable with the project as it is and thac he agreed about the comments on the lights. Boardmember Woo said that she agreed with the comments made. She added that the colors should be darker. She Jlso said that the storypoles made it seem like a huge house and that if it were darker it would seem to recede back more into the hills. Boardmember Berger commended the architect and applicant and approved of the changes made. He appreciated the nice collaboration together with the neighbors. He stated that he was prepared to support the project last time and that it has just gotten beller. Regarding the adjacent neighbors, he said that~he im a!&l ," of the deck is minimal due to the distance. as is the downward step-lighting. He said he had a h 'f! the upper and middle colors but that the lower one is tine. He went on to say that all co~ t~ igbter on } """ !!\," '\ ,~~' " :',' . ", - ) :;. \ ""\ :" "."\' ",l -,,~ r-, '~'1~j'" 21 f"""', - ,~ '( ,~'~ .. 4 ORB 2/16/95 ,~;:I ~ ~.... ~ ,,20, :.\.,; ( ( bigger surfaces. He said that a darker color would have an immense impact. He concluded by saying that the applicant should come back for the lighting but he approved of the massing, Chairman Sadrieh agreed with Vice Chairman Slavitz for a more muted and darker roof color. Boardmember Berger said he liked the li vely roof. From the street the house is tucked down. From down below you look past them. Chairman Sadrieh said that mixed roofs look unnatural. A prime example is the roof at the end of Turtlerock, Boardmember Berger said that in some cases a mixed roof takes a boring look and gives it some lightness. MIS BennettlBerger, approval of the proposal and the findings of the variance as indicated in the Staff Report with the following conditions:l) that the colors of the stucco, roof and the lighting come back to the administrative panel and that 2) the Ceangius trees be substituted with 15 gallon ones. A YES: Chairman Sadrieh, Boardmembers Bennett, Berger, Slavitz, Woo NOES: None .~..... .". ~, ., ,- \. '\ \;0.. ...j '" l~ /~."....... \.\ :., J....... , ,\ ~. '--- h~ ""l...... ""-t' ..~~ \) \ ~'V '\ " '.. " ~ 4 .. 22 DRB 2/16/95 n_._ R;::'~1-13-"3S .J~:32 ID:=...,~IS ~-::;;:R!f<::~ U~C: ( Craiker Associates _._.._-_.~ ...... ....-....-. Architects & Planners __......_...__n..___ AlA lnc r:::..... "j:]: 41 S4S9~u20 ( "515 e',J2 April 11, 1995 Via Facsimile (415) 435-0956 Irene Borba, Planner TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 BE: Brome ResUknce/1818 LagOOII VieW Drive/Our Job No. 9414 Dear Irene: You have requested from me new Variance Findings for this residenre now that we have resubmitted the plans for reconfirmation by the Design Review Board. You have told me the reason for readdressing the Findings is because the house is not a remodeling but, in your opinion, is a newly constructed home. I find this determination arbitrary, capricious and unjustifiable. Please show me anywhere in your code or other municipal source what distinguishes a remodeling from "new consTrucTioll ", The Board clearly knew that substantial remodeling and improvements were planned for this house. We at no time hid from the Board the extent of the renovation work require<! for this house. Your Staff reports for January 19 and February 16, 1995 most correctly identify on the first line that "applicant is proposillg T(} construct all addition ..... " The removal of many. but nol all of the building walls while maintaining the foundation, floor, underfloor constructIon, fireplace and chimney, swimming pool, yards. decks and other parts of the house does not constitute a "newly consTruCTed home" by any known definition. It is most unfortunate that you would unilaterally define what you feel is "lIewly consTrUCTed home" without merit, ordinance, or even discussmg with us beforehand your determination. We will comply under protest with your request to review the four Findings as required by Section 4.03,05 of lIburOlI Zoning Ordinance for the two Variances, They are as follows: 1) Because of special circumslOnces applicable TO the property, including size. shape, Topography, localioll, or surrounds. The stricT application of This Ordinallce will deprive the (lpplicalll ofpriviieges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in The same or similar ,ones. Special circuJnSTat'ces exist in '/wT The properly is vt'1)' sleep and only one viable house location exists. The request for The 101 coverage and Ihe righT side yard Variances are for the benefiT of/he neighbor and no/ the owner. 711is is the mosT appropriate 10cmioTlfor Tile proposed garage atilliTion due to the sTeepness of The lot while protecting The neighbors' view. 1he only OTher oppOrtuniTies for expansion of the existing home would be TO attach garage TO house and add an additional liVing leve/which IVould add TO the mass of the struCTure oTllI obSTrUCT views of adjaceT/l and uphill homes. 526 Third Street . San .""fael . C.,lif,,,n;,, 94901-3306 . 14151459-5020 . FAX: (415) 459-5461 8~'~-13-'3S D3:32 1D:::...,P13 '=-::;>~IKE;:;> H1C: ( T~~ NO:4154535020 ( ~51S ;::J01 2) The Variance will not constitute a gram of special privilegeJ, inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same or J/milar zones. The graming of the Variances will TWt constitute a glWtt of speciai privileges in that the Variances are prompted by the steepness of the Wt and the desire to maintain existing vlewJ by the neighllOr. FurthemlOre, similar Variances haw been grOJlled for other properties in the neighborhood. No logical or practical alternate locotions exist for the house or the garage thaI maintain existing views and privileges for bOlh Ihis residern:e and the neighbor. A Variallce was granted to 1809 Lagoon View Drive to ern:roach infO the side yard setback, A front yard Variance was granred in 1959, for 1754 Lagoon View Drive. A from yard Variance was granted in 1958, for 1799 La,goon View Drive as wel] as a side yard Variance in 1987, A lot coverage Variance was gronted in 199J,for 1801 LlIgoon View Drive (16.5%), 3) The strict applicUlion of tllis ordinarn:e would rnult in practical dijficulty or unnecessary hardship, The strict application of this Ordinance would result in pracflcal difficulty because of the existing site conditions and Ihe currem home configuration. 11ze existing house locallon is the most practical and least damaging wcarion to up,hill and adjacent residences exisling views. Any other location for the reSidence or ga,'"Ilge would result in signiflcam existing view damage signflicanr wss of property's existing use rights. This is the most practicai and logical place for the addition. 4) The graming of the Variances will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to olna properties in the vicinity, The granting of the Variance for lor coverage wil/1UJt be detrimental 10 mher properties ill the vicinity, in Ihat it is preferable to allow the more spread out expansion as proposed, rather than the alterfUltive of adding an additionoi level to the home, The proposed overage of the Wt coverage and Ihe encroachmem of Ihe right side yard setback is minuscule and will not negat/l'ely affect the character of the neighborlwod. There is existing vegetation and trees 10 help miligate Ihe impacls of the proposal. We will attend the next Design Review meeting and bring the revised colors for siding and roof materials, Since the request was for the Ceanguis trees 10 be 15 j:allon, this will be done as requested in the field. Should you have any questions, do not hesll.ate to call me or Christian Oakes. Sin#"J J:,'t-t 1,/0 -r I ~ifft-?alJ.1f[U' 13v', IM# I f//)~ Archjt~t1President coc,.., """"'_T.,_ ( ( April 13, 1995 '1 '" , ,I . I I , c I ) L ~,... Design Review Board Town of Tiburon Ned's Way Tiburon, CA. 94920 RE: HORVITZ VS. BRONTE (AP 59-041-14) Dear Members, Prior to the Public Hearing scheduled for April 20th on this matter, I would like to take the opportunity to appraise you of the facts leading up to the present disagreement and hope that we can arrive at a solution. The plans for the house at 1818 Lagoon View Dr., dated December 21, 1994, reviewed by myself with Chris Craiker and Mr. Bronte, and reviewed by the DRB at a meeting scheduled for January 19, 1995, were not objectionable. I stated my agreement with those plans in a letter to the DRB prior to that meeting. That particular review of the project by DRB was postponed and while we never again received notice from the town of Subsequent meetings, we continued to make inquiries as to the status of the project. It was therefore not until January 28,1995 that it came to our attention that the plans for 1818 Lagoon View had been significantly changed. Particularly, the master bedroom suite had been moved from the south side of the project to the north side facing my deck and pool area. In addition, the 5' variance for the garage had become a 13' variance. I made repeated calls to Mr, Craiker's office where I left detailed messages on his answering machine of our concerns. I never received return calls and soon found out that he was on vacation. I then called Mr. Bronte and expressed our concerns particularly about the proposed deck off the master bedroom that is looking directly at our deck and pool area, hence potentially invading our privacy. It was my feeling after this conversation that Mr. Bronte was willing to compromise by deleting the deck from his plans and replacing them with windows instead. Based on this conversation, I trusted that we had reached an agreement. Prior to the February 15, 1995 DRB meeting I finally got a return call from Mr. Craiker. When I told him about my conversation with Mr. Bronte about the deck, he said his client had never told him about this. I placed calls to Mr. Bronte, which were not returned. I then wrote a letter to DRB outlining my concerns about the deck and the issue of privacy prior to the February 15th meeting. As it turns out now, my being out of town for the DRB meeting was extremely detrimental. While my realtor, Terry Murphy and the potential buyers of my home were present at the meeting, the concerns expressed in my letter and by them in person were not considered. As a direct consequence of the decision ofDRB to approve the Bronte's new plans, including the bedroom deck, at that meeting, the sale of our home fell through. No longer was this a hypothetical situation. Our house has been devalued and we are suffering a major financiailoss because of this DRB action. Our right to appeal the DRB's decision was based on this very real consequence. Throughout this process we have been willing to compromise, as is evident from the time and effort to reach accommodation on the December 21, 1994 plans. However, while we have ( ( repeatedly expressed concerns with the January 30th plans we have received little consideration from the Bronte's or the Town of Tiburon and it has now cost us the sale of our house. Still, we would like to reach resolution of this issue as Jim Ring's April II, 1995 letter to Mr. Craiker outlines and we hope that the Design Review Board will help us reach a solution. Sincerely, < ...---- ~ Margaret ' eara Horvitz 1810 Lagoon View Drive Tiburon, CA. 94920 415-435-6482 cc: Al Bianchi Terry Murphy Jim Ring , " API" :3' '35 ::' 5,1 E:AI;CH: EnGEL '415' 455-4000 ( ( F' , BIAl."CHl, ENGEL, K=lN & TALKINGTON ORIGINAL co.rIDB5TX~LXTY HOTB ~h. info~..tion oont.in.d in this f.o.tail. .....g. i. l.g.lly p~ivil.g.d and confid.nti.l 1nfo~tion intended only fo~ the u.e of the individu.l o~ .ntity nam.d b.low. If the ~eo.iv.~ of this .....g. i. not the intend.d ~eoipi.nt. you are b.~eby notifieS tb.t .ny di....ination, di.t~ibution o~ copying of tbi. t.l.COPY i. .t~iatly p~Ohibit.d. It you h.v. r.o.iv.d this t.l.oopy in .~ror. pl.... immediat.ly notify u. by t.l.phon. sad ~.turD tb. original .....9. to us vi. the U... po.t.l sarvia.. D:l~1 April 13, 1995 TIlIB I TO I Letter to Oe.ign Review Board Oe.ign Review Board Tiburon To~~ Hall Attn: Ms. Irene Borba, Assistant Planner (415) 435-2438 297201 DOCUX"TS OUJI CAIJI )10. ll\IIab.r 'S9a. I : .3 TKI' II .IING IBJIT VIA RICOR RAPICOJl J'ROJI Albert Bianchi Bianchi, Engel. xeegin , Talkington PLIAlI DILIVER INXIDIATBLY. CODlft. Dear Irene: I would appreciate it if you could dj,stribut. above to the DeIJign Revl_ Board 118 ~ar a. ~dble be:tore hearing on April 20th. Many thll1lk. :tor your courte.y and assistance. the tbe OJ- Albert BillJJelhi If there is a problem with transmission or illegible oopies, please contact Terry Bursoh (415) 456-4000. TOViN 'Jr T!6UR'~"1 I [1"DftHTMENT Cc COMMUNITY \ OEVELnm~r:-~IT I I APR 131995 RECEIVED i DES!GN REVIE~J APP ~3 "35 1::: S.2 B~HrK:H= EnGEL 14:'5)4':;b~40DJ ( p ~. . .C ( BIANCHI, ENGEL. KEEGIN & TAL~NGTON ..':t''J'OBl'Il'2V8 A.'r LAW A:"IIRl'DJ"'llI'CKI ITA~PORD w. E..OrM Vlet'C.U. ,... l'ALKntOt'ON' W'''DT L. WYI. IIC'..T 1,.. .hlUb80:lf IJJUVN ..v..... ....,..1:.. J'ZI'P..V .. IIC.OPPW;IlT COU'Jn'HOU$B SQUAllS 1000 l'OC;ftTK ITJtn1\ .UITl!: eoo ...... R.......lU.. CAL%J"OJINIA liJ4801":neS T.~JI.OJl'. 141151 4,....000 T:l:ue:OPlza (411..) ..oe-I..l April 13, 111115 0' C:OUW..lo W. QlUOOJtV 8NC)1'.L VIA FAX AND MAIL Design Review Board Qlo Tib~ron Planning Department Tiburon Town Hall 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, calitornia 1141120 Re: Deaign Review 1818 Lagoon View Drive Dear Membera ot the Board: The undereigned repres.nts Mr. and Mrs. Peter Horvitz, who own the property next door to 1818 Lagoon view Drive. Ther. i. on your agenda for April 20, lilliS, a de.ign review appliQation relating to 1818 Lagoon View Driv.. This was referred back to the ORB by the Tiburon Town Council. Having studied the matter carefully, it is my belief that the nec- ....ry finding. for gr.nting the varianc. a. requested by the owner of the SUbject property cannot legally b. made. At the same time, my client. are not interested in blocking the project, but simply want to .e. it reconfiqured in auch . way .a not to cau.. undue harm to the property of my client.. In thia regard, my Qlients have retained architect Andrew James Ring III, to do . atudy and make raoommendations for aoma modifica- tion. which would allow the prcjeot to go forward on a rea.onable b..ia. In this regard, I am enolosing a copy of a letter, dated April 11, lilliS, from Mr. Ring to Mr, Chris craiker, the architect tor the owner of the SUbject property. A. you will .e., Mr. Ring identities a nu~ber of ohange. which, if adopted, would reaolve the problem to the satisfaction ot my cliente. I am ,ubmittinq this in order that the ORB will have time to review it betore the meeting. -' ~'R :3'95 11:'52 B~AhCHI E/"KiEL 1.4~5.1456-412100 BIANCHI, E:\'OEL, KLjl~ & TALRINGTO:S ( P,3 Tiburon Planning Department April 13, 1995 page 2 I will emphasize again that Mr. and MrS. Horvitz are not looking to create problems -- they are looking tor a solution. However, they are determined to protect their rights to tne tu1lest extent. Respectfully, ~~ Albert Bianchi AB:tb cc: Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Horvitz Mr. Chris Craiker Mr. Andrew Jamss Ring III Terry Murphy, CRS 04/jAf-P ",'% 12':5 B:""ICK EnGEL . ~'.~ o. .... ..."..'(.::~~u.. (415'455-412100 "M P.2 1tJ002 if III ANCREW .JAMES RING III ARCHITECT, INC. a1 75 E.e.ST FRANCISCO llOUI.EV4RC SUITE.e. &AN A.e.F.e.a.. c.e.LIFC'~NIA 841101 m: (4111]454-13;3 ,rue, (4111) 411J.(J!84 c.e. UCENS! C5204 vii fix: 415-1159-51161 6 April 11, 1995 .Certlfled Mall" Mr. ehrl. Cralker CRAIKER ASSOCIATES ARCHITECTS & PI.ANNERS, INC. 526 3rt! St. Sen Rafael, CA 94901 Re: RESOI.UTION betw.en HORVITZ and BRONT! II to design revlalon. on proposed resldenc. e 1818 LasoonVlew Dr., Tlburon, CA. (AP 59-011'-14). O..r Chris: Thl. letter Is to ~onflrm my telephone ~onv.rsatlon with you thl. mornin; regerdlng the above ,'efer.nced re,olutlon. My client, Mr. & Mr', Peter Horvitz. property owner of 1810 Lagoon View Or., will withdraw their eppeal to the Town of Tlburon on both lot ~overage and 'Id.yard va~lanc.., II well II the hou.e de.lgn, Invulon of privacy and view blockage provided the following ~omproml.el are 8C~epted without deviltlon: A. The exl.tl~house de,lgn, meterl.ls end color. ere a~~..pted II IndiClted on your drawing. dated Revl.lon '", Februery 6. 1995, on file with the Town of 'l'lburon, except that th",e drawings will be revIsed to Indicate that: 1. Story pole. , , and 2 e. eurrently erected fclr the garage locltlon. ."d halght. of bulldl"g roof tile aet the control dimensions end drawings wCluld be revl.ed ec~ordlngly to agree with the.. eurrent story pole. 1/ 1 end 2. (The ettechecl photogreph Indlclt.the.e pole. IS they currently relete to my client'. property.) 2. The upper floor "roof deck" et the Muter aedrclOm II deleted ill Its entIrety. No other roof deck, de<:k, balcony, patio, bay. verendl or ~on1Igur.t1on of similar function to I roof projection I. to be made .t eny time which fec.. the main living leval of the Horvitz'. property. 3. The Mut,er Bedroom northwest feeing double doors are del.ted In thel r entirety. However. window. Ire ae~eptable In thil northwelt facing ",ell provided th,t their bottom window .111. are a minimum of 36" .bove the MBR finish floor datum (111.25' .. 3.0' = +114,25') and the total wl"dow width doe. not ex~eed +/- 111'-0" In the wall facing the meln living le"el of the Horvitz's property, /' e'/!..HPR A'gs 12':6 BIAiEHI E~IGEL ~ ~'.o ~",,, W.'(".;:.~w~ (4:5" ,1456-4000 .......n P,3 ~e03 (- r Itr: Craiker, rei Resolution April 1 I, 1995 Page 2 of 2 A, (continued):- 4. The flat roof ov.r the Kitchen Nook is acc.ptllbl', provided th,! datum +110.00' is to the top of the roof fucl;., S. Th. five skylightl Indlc.ted on Ihe fl.t roof OV8lr the Kitchen.end Nook are non-glare at night; otherwl.e the Horvitz's view will be ImpactOld. 6. The sldeyard b.tween thelJllragll and my client's fencIl shall be I,mclsc.ped to visually screen the garage from the Horvltl's prop.rty. The trees ..elected shOllld be evergreen, must not grow over liorvltz'. proparty, end mu.t not be .ttractlve to bees. The "trllh" aree shall be screen,K! IS well. Tr.. spacl~g, .Iz., .pecles shall b. sullabl,. for the purpose .nd mUlt be properly Irrigated Bnd m.lntalned, and nol bIO,r.k my client'. vi.w. B. In addition, should any other drawing revision be made for any reason whatsoever to the de.lgn indicated on your drawings r.vlsed II set forth above. the Ijlroperty owner. of 1810 La51oor, View Dr., must make written approval to.th. change. which face or Impact In any maMer 1810 Lagoon 'View Or., prior to 'rown of Tlburon approval. If your cll.nt I. In agr.ement wIth the .bove, pl.... revise your drawings for my cll.nt'. spproval .nd .ccept.nce of this resolution. There ar. no other known conc:arns of my client. Plea.e contact me I' you have .ny que.tlons. III Z i III III J ., ~ III a: C ~ I cc; 1. Mr. & Mrs, Peter Horvih 2, AI BI.nchl 3. T.rry Murphy ~. PF - - - encl: .. stated, photograph depicting sto.ry poles. 1 ~ 2, taken by Ring on 10 Apr 95, from Horvltz'e main living level deck. .' - - (!l z it UI III I c( "I ~ III ! z c( L APR ~4 ''35 ~2: 17 BIAf4CHI ENGEL 141~.145b~4~J00 P.4 (~ rr - CARACE STORY I'OLES .1 & 2 PHOTOCRAPH 1810 LA(,OON VIEW OR towards lS18 Lagoon View Dr. from Horvitz's Main Living Level Deck by Andrew Jame. Ring III, on 10 AprIl 1995 10APIIU "OLE '1 ..,' GA"AG! P!AK POL! lit. GAIUGI! 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( " TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DATE: APRIL 5, 1995 FROM: IRENE BORBA ASSISTANT PLANNER AGENDA NO.: SUBJECT: APPEAL OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISION TO APPROVE AN ADDITION AND VARIANCE FOR LOT COVERAGE AND RIGHT SIDE YARD SETBACK AT 181B LAGOON VIEW DRIVE APPLICANT-MR. STEVE BRONTE APPELLANT-MR. AND MRS. PETER HORVITZ ************************************************************************ BACKGROUND ADDRESS: ASSESSOR'S PARCEL: CASE NUMBER: GENERAL PLAN: ZONING: LOT SIZE: CURRENT USE: OWNER: ARCHITECT: DATE COMPLETE: CEQA EXEMPTION: PERMIT STREAMLINING ACT IBIB LAGOON VIEW DRIVE 59-041-14 294013 M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) RO-2 (RESIDENTIAL OPEN) 21,B06 sq. ft. SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENTIAL MR, STEVE BRONTE CHRIS CRAIKER (CRAIKER AND ASSOCIATES) DECEMBER 22, 1994 JANUARY 11, 1995 DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 1995 PROJECT DESCRIPTION The applicant is proposing to construct an addition to the existing two-story residence which was built in 1958. The project requires a variance for exceeding the lot coverage (lB% in lieu of 15%), and a variance to allow a garage to encroach into the right side yard setback (3 foot side yard setback in lieu of 15 feet). The proposal includes a new garage, master bedroom suite, playroom and three new bedrooms. REVIEW BY THE BOARD The proposed project first appeared before the Design Review Board on January 19, 1995. After public hearing and discussion, the Board directed the applicant to further investigate ways to reduce the mass, height and bulk; address the neighbor's concerns regarding view blockage and privacy; and to consider landscaping to soften the mass and create screening for the neighbors. The Board considered revised plans on February 2, 1995, The second submittal revised the design to reflect a terraced look. The upper floor balconies were replaced with sloped roof areas; the two-story living room was eliminated and the roof lowered; the upper floor was reduced for compactness; and a retaining wall and terrace on lower EXHIBIT N'~e t '3 ( ( floor were removed. On the north elevation, the left side of the game room was moved in and stepped back; on the west elevation the two-story living room space was stepped back and the roof lowered. The front decks were eliminated and a low stepped rOof substituted; and a roof deck over the kitchen/family room was added at the master bedroom floor. The east elevation shows the upper floor recessed, and a deck was removed and replaced with a sloped roof. Attached is a letter dated January 24, 1995, from architect Chris Craiker outlining in detail each of the changes. The Board continued the item to February 16, 1995, in order for the applicant to further investigate ways to reduce the mass and height of the residence; again address the landscaping; and propose a darker color scheme. At the February 16, 1995, DRB meeting, the revised plans showed further articulation by reducing the north end of the master bedroom to make symmetrical front and rear facades; the upper floor roof was lowered; and the colors were revised. These changes are outlined in a letter dated February 6, 1995, from architect Chris Craiker. After further public comment the Board approved the project on a 5-0 vote, adopting the variance findings and the conditions outlined in the Staff Report, with some additional conditions. The appeal was filed by Mr. and Mrs. Peter Horvitz on February 23, 1995. BASIS OF THE APPEAL The sole basis of the appeal is that the variances were improperly granted by the Board. Below is a listing of each ground upon which the appeal is based, followed by Staff's response: Ground #1: The reasons stated for allowing the variance are not supported by the findings. staff Response: In approving the project, the Board accepted as written the findings necessary for granting the variances, as set forth in the February 16, 1995, Staff Report. The findings which the Board adopted are as follows: 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location or surroundings, the strict applicant of this Ordinance will deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. Special circumstances exist in that the property is very steep, therefore, the request for the lot coverage and right side yard variances. This is an appropriate location for the proposed garage addition due to the steepness of the lot. The only other opportunites for expansion of the home would page 2 ( ( be to add an additional level which would add to the mass of the structure and possibly obstruct views of adjacent homes. 2. The variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges, inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. The granting of the variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges in that the variance is prompted by the steepness of the lot. Furthermore, similar variances have been granted for other properties in the neighborhood. A variance was granted for IB09 Lagoon View Drive to encroach into the side yard setback. A front yard variance was granted in 1959, for 1754 Lagoon View Drive. A front yard variance was granted in 195B, for 1799 Lagoon View Drive as well as a side yard variance in 1987. A lot coverage variance was granted in 1993, for IBOl Lagoon View Drive (16.5%). 3. The strict application of this Ordinance 'would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty because of the existing site conditions and the current home configuration. This is a practical place for the addition. 4. The granting of the variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurous to other properties in the vicinity. The granting of the variance for lot coverage will not be detrimental to other properties in the vicinity, in that it is preferable to allow the expansion as proposed, rather than the alternative of adding an additonal level to the home. It is Staff's opinion that the proposed overage of the lot coverage is derninus and will not negatively affect the character of the neighborhood. There is existing vegetation and trees to help mitigate the impacts of the proposal. In Staff's opinion, the reasons for granting the variances are clearly stated in the findings. Ground #2: The findings are not supported by substantial evidence in the record. staff response: The findings are supported by page 3 Ground #3: Ground #4: Ground #5: ( ( substantial evidence in the record. The survey and site plans clearly show the steep topography of the lot. This steepness limits the buildable portions of the lot. The physical conditions of steepness contributed to the original placement of the improvements on the lot and continues to influence the location of improvements. Application of the Zoning Ordinance requirements would not cause practical difficulties or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the Zoning Ordinance. Staff response: strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would cause practical difficulties or unnecessary physical hardship due to the steepness of the lot in those areas where an addition would normally be built. For example, the lots steepness caused a diagonal driveway leading down to the house which reduces the potential for additions to the front of the house. Steepness at the rear of the lot discourages additions in that area. The effect of the lot's steepness 'is to restrict portions of the lot from being built upon. Encroachment into the relatively flat side yard setback is a logical response to the practical difficulties created by the steepness of the lot. The strict application of the Zoning Ordinance would result in additions being constructed on steep portions of the lot not well suited for building. If there is any hardship to the applicant, it is a self-created hardship resulting from actions taken by present or prior owners of the subject property which consciously create the very difficulties or hardship claimed as the basis for the application for a variance. Staff response: The Board found that the physical charteristics (ie, steepness) of the lot cause the hardship, not actions of the current or prior owners. Granting of the variance would be detrimental to other property in the vicinity. Staff response: The Board did take into consideration what (if any) impacts this proposal would have on properties in the vicinity. The Board considered the following areas: privacy, view blockage, neighborhood character, colors and materials, mass and noise. The Board concluded that the variances would not be detrimental to page 4 ( ( other properties in the vicinity nor injurious to the public welfare. With regard to the g~anting of the variance being detrimental the the appellants' property, Mrs. Horvitz had signed a letter dated January 7, 1995, which stated that she had no objections to the proposal or to the two variance requests. At the February 2, 1995, DRB meeting, Mr. Terry Murphy spoke on behalf of Mr. and Mrs. Horvitz. Mr. Murphy stated that based on the plans now before the Board, that Mr. and Mrs. Horvitz had concerns about privacy from the pool and master bedroom deck area. Mr. Murphy also stated that the original plans submitted to the Board had addressed the concerns of Mr. and Mrs. Horvitz. A letter dated February 16, 1995, from by Mrs. Horvitz, she states that the potential buyer of their property at IBI0 Lagoon View Drive had concerns about the impacts of the proposal with regard to privacy and the garage impacts. She also noted that the potential buyer would be present at the meeting to discuss the impacts of the proposal. The Board heard and took into consideration the comments and concerns, and also reviewed photographs taken from IBI0 Lagoon View Drive. The Board concluded that the impacts would be minimal. Ground #6: The applicant has not met the burden of demonstrating the existence of special circumstances. Staff response: The special circumstance is the steepness of the lot. OTHER As made clear by the meeting minutes, in additon to dealing with the variances, the Board worked diligently to reduce the mass and height of the proposal address potential view blockage and privacy concerns, and ensure compatibility of the project with the neighborhood. Following two plan revisions, the Board unanimously concluded that the addition was in scale and compatible with the neighborhood, and would not unreasonably impact surrounding properties. RECOMMENDATION Deny the appeal and uphold the decision of the Board. Direct Staff to return at the next meeting with an appropriate Resolution. page 5 ( ( EXHIBITS 1. Appeal application. 2. DRB minutes dated January 19, 1995,,~ebruary 2, 1995, and February 16, 1995. 3. DRB Staff Report for the February 16, 1995, DRB meeting. 4. Application for Design Review and variance dated December 13, 1995. 5. Letter dated December 9, 1995, from architect Chris Craiker. 6. Letter dated January 24, 1995, from architect Chris Craiker. 7. Letter dated February 6, 1995, from architect Chris Craiker. B. Letter dated February 15, 1995, from Mrs. Horvitz. 9. Letter dated March 6, 1995, from Mr. Steve Bronte. 10. Site plan and architectural drawings approved by DRB on February 16, 1995. page 6 ( ( BIANCHI, ENGEL, KEEGIN & TALKINGTON ATTORNEYS AT LAW ALBERT BIANCHI STAFFORD W. KEEOIN VICTORIA W. TALKINGTON WENDY I.. WYSE HOBERT L HARRISON EILEEN EVANS BARKER JEFFREY S. SCHOPPERT COURTHOUSE SQUARE 1000 FOURTH STREET, SUITE 600 SAN RAFAEL, CALIFORNIA 94901-3182 TELEPHONE (41:50) 4e.S-4QOQ TELECOPIKR (41!:'>l 456-1921 February 23, 1995 OF COUNSEL W GREGORY ENGEL HAND DELIVERED Ms. Irene Borba, Assistant Planner Tiburon Planning Department 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, California 94920 Re: 1B18 Lagoon View Drive Your File No. 294013 Dear Ms. Borba: The undersigned represents Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Horvitz, who own the residence adjacent to 1B1B Lagoon View Drive. Enclosed please find a Notice of Appeal of the action taken by the Tiburon Design Review Board on February 16, 1995. Also enclosed is a check made payable to the Tiburon Planning Department in the amount of $300, representing the filing fee. I would appreciate it if you would inform me of the date, time and place for hearing the appeal. Thank you in advance for your antic- ipated courtesy and assistance. Very truly yours, ~~ Albert Bianchi AB:tb Enclosures .,IU"" ,:-'/ ';.,1 [\[=\!!: FEB 23 1995 RECEIVED DESIGN REVIEW ~i'" , ~.,.. ( ~, ''''1 TOWN OF TIBURON ( NOTICE OF APPEAL APPELLANT: Name: Peter H. Horvitz c/o Albert Bianchi, 1000 Fourth Street, Suite 600 Address: San Rafael, California 94901 Telephone: (415) 456-4000 (work) (home) ACfION BEING APPEALED: Body: Design Review Board Date of Action: February 16, 1995 '. Name of Applicant: Steve Bronte Site plan and architectural review; variance for Nature of Application: lot coverage and side yard setback. GROUNDS FOR APPEAL: The reasons stated for allowinQ the v:=.r; !'inf'j:II are not SUDDorted by the findings. The findings are not supported by substantial evidence in the record. Application of the zoning ordinance requirements would not cause practical difficulties or unnecessary physical hardship inconsistent with the objectives of the zoning ordinance. If there is any hardship to the applicant, it is a self-croated hardship resulting from actions taken by present or prior owners of the subject property which consciously create the very difficulties or hardship claimed as the basis for the application for a variance. Granting of the variance would be detrimental to other property in the vicinity. The applicant has not met the burden of demonstrating the existence of '=-Dpri;:1] c:i rr:llmstpmrps Last Day to File: f~8..li',I'I"1> 0.,. 5:e>c Fee ($300.00) Paid: / Date Received: ~.2.3/<tS A FEB 23 1995 fff7tZl L. s: <1 C IVED DESIGN REVIEW Date of Hearing: ~:>--;.'~., ' ( .-( OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD: THE BRONTE RESIDENCE 181B LAGOON VIEW DRIVE ADDITION/VARIANCE The applicant is proposing to construct'an addition which require a Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback. The proposal includes the addition of a new garage and a master bedroom suite. The proposal would add 600 sq. ft. to the existing lot coverage bringing the total to 3,789 sq. ft. (17.3%). The maximum allowed for this zone is 15%. The proposal would add 2,808 sq. ft. to the existing FAR (this includes 100 sq. ft. of the garage space allowance), bringing the total to 4,lBO sq. ft. The maximum allowed for this property is 4,lBO sq. ft. Proposed material and color changes include a concrete barrel shaped tile roof, the changing of the wood siding to stucco with the trim color in French Rose (G-43 Fuller O'Brien), upper body color India Spice (G-44 Fuller O'Brien), lower body color Zanzibar (G-45 Full O'Brien), and the accent color would be white. Chairman Sadrieh called upon the applicant to make the presentation. The Project Architect Chris Craiker presented the proposal. In his briefing of the design, he indicated that the project includes the addi tion to the rear and top of the existing structure and is within the FAR requirement. The variances are strictly to preserve neighbors' view corridor. After the brief Q & A session between the Board and the Architect, specifically on the noise issue and landscape proposal, the Architect stated that the noise was not an issue and intended to keep the existing landscape. At this point and time, Chairman Sadrieh opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Joy Easom of 1828 Lagoon View Drive, Mr. Donald Wallace of 1807 Lagoon View Drive, Ms. Joan Dracott of l795 Vistazo West and Mr. Hank Easom of 1B28 Lagoon View Drive Voiced their concerns. These were noise from many decks, pool and spa, pri vacy and view blockage, no landscape proposal to soften and screen the mass and bulky and massive development. Mr. Steve Bronte and the Project Architect explained how they have addressed the neighbors' concerns and have reduced impact over them. Chairman Sadrieh tabled the subject matter for Board's comments and consideration. J~~ARY 19, 1995 DRB MINUTES 6 ( (- THE BRONTE RESIDENCE 1B18 LAGOON VIEW DRIVE ADDITION/VARIANCE The Board discussed the proposal. The' general reaction of the Board was, that the house was huge .and massive for Tiburon standard, very large two story element not keeping to the hillside guideline and extremely prominent house. The Board encouraged the applicant to reduce the mass, height and address issues of view blockage and privacy and consider landscaping to soften some mass and create screening to address neighbors's concern. The Board was in agreement to offer continuation to the applicant and so was unanimously approved. February 2, 1995 date was set for second hearing. J~~ARY 19, 1995 ORB MINUTES 7 -( ,-( THE BRONTE RESIDENCE 1B1B LAGOON VIEW DRIVE ADDITION/VARIANCE The applicant is proposing to construct an addition which require a Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback. The proposal includes the addition of a new garage and a master bedroom suite. The proposal would add 737 sq. ft, to the existing lot coverage bringing the total to 3,926 sq.ft. (18%). The maximum allowed for this zone is 15%. The proposal would add 2,808 sq.ft. to the existing FAR (this includes 100 sq. ft. of the garage space allowance), bringing the total to 4,lBO sq. ft. The maximum allowed for this property is 4,180 sq. ft. Proposed material and color changes include a concrete barrel shaped tile roof, the changing of the wood siding to stucco with the trim color in French Rose (G-43 Fuller O'Brien), upper body color India Spice (G-44 Fuller O'Brien), lower body color Zanzibar (G-45 Full O'Brien), and the accent color would be white. The proposal was heard at the January 19, 1995 Design Review Board meeting. The item was continued to allow the applicant time to respond to the concerns of the Boards and the neighbors. Chairman Sadrieh called upon the applicant presentation. to make the The Project Architect Chris Craiker presented the revised proposal. In his briefing he explained how he has addressed the Board's and neighbors' concerns by reducing the mass and bulk of the house, The changes included elimination of front deck, terracing and stepping back the upper floor, lowered roof, garage setback, and proposed more planting of trees to mitigate mass. Presented photographs to show the house was not visible from the down town. During the Q & A session between the Board and the applicant Mr. Craiker explained on the elimination of two story effect, reduced impact by shifting pool equipment and terrace reduced at the corner. Chairman Sadrieh opened the Public Hearing. Ms. Joy Easom of 1828 Lagoon View Drive appreciated the changes and suggested planting of evergreen trees instead of pine trees. Mr. Donald Wallace of 1B07 Lagoon View Drive stated his major concern was view blockage and that the story poles appear to have gone higher, the blockage would be more. Mr. Dracott of 1795 Vistazo West commented on view blockage at two sec~icns or the house and suggested taller trees to mitigate the mass. FEBRUARY 02, 1995 DRB MINUTES 15 . . "( ,( THE BRONTE RESIDENCE 1818 LAGOON VIEW DRIVE ADDITION/VARIANCE Ms. Diana Ashely, a neighbor, commented that the revised proposal addresses the concerns and has reduced the impact. Chairman Sadrieh tabled the subject matter for the Board's comments and consideration. Boardmember Berger commented that the applicant has reduced the mass, eliminated deck, supports variance and was happy with the house. However, he would like to see color scheme come back to the Board and would recommend for approval. Boardmember Woo Commented that she was not comfortable with the variance, only if granted in the area of minimal view blockage and landscaping be sufficient to mitigate mass. Chairman Sadrieh applauded the applicant for reducing some mass, and also working with the neighbor. However, some more effort to reduce the mass was suggested. Boardmember Bennett comment that the house is still massive and bulky and is uncomfortable with granting variance. She suggested some reduction in mass and may be some way to do away with the variance. Boardmember Slavitz commented that the house was still big and does not fit in the neighborhood and suggested more effort by the applicant to reduce mass. The Board discussed the house at length and offered suggestions to reduce some mass and height and also mitigating by landscaping and color scheme and requested to produce color proposal at the next hearing. At this time, Mr. Wallace of 1807 Lagoon View Drive voiced that he was most impacted by this house and Board has not addressed his concerns. The Board decided to visit Mr. Wallace's residence to review the concern. The Board offered continuation to the applicant. February 16, 1995 date was set for the next hearing. FEBRUARY 02, 1995 16 DRB MINUTES ( ( 4. Bronte: 1818 La~oon View Drive. Add.Nar. The applicant is proposing to construct an addition which would require a Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback at the existing residence of 1818 Lagoon View Drive. The proposal includes the addition of a new garage and a master bedroom suite. The proposal would add 737 sq. ft. to the existing lot coverage bringing the total to 3,926 sq. ft. (18%). The maximum allowed for this zone is 15%. The proposal would add 2,808 sq. ft. to the existing FAR (this includes 100 sq. ft. in excess of the garage space allowance), bringing the total to 4,180 sq. ft. The maximum allowed for this property is 4,180 sq. ft. Proposed material and color changes include a concrete barrel shaped tile roof, the changing of the wood siding to stucco with the trim color in French Rose (G-43 Fuller O'Brien), upper body color India Spice (G-44 Fuller O'Brien), lower body color Zanzibar (G-45 Fuller O'Brien), and the accent color would be white. The applicant has submitted revised plans dated January 24, 1995. Those proposed changes of January 24, 1994 were reviewed at the February 2, 1995 DRB meeting. The applicant tried to address the Board's and neighbors' concerns by reducing the overall mass and bulk of the residence. Some of the changes included terracing and stepping back the upper floor which then slightly increases the lot coverage from the original proposal. squaring off the garage making it 3' from the property line, plus some landscaping has been introduced to the proposal. The applicant has again submitted revised plans dated February 6, 1995. Staff has highlighted the area which has been revised. The applicant has reduced the north end of the master bedroom to make symmetrical front and rear facades. Also the upper floor has been lowered in height to reflect what had been originally proposed. The Project Architect, Chris Craiker began by saying that the Board had asked that the massing be reduced. He said that he took the second floor, knocked the corners out to make the third floor appear smaller and made the entryway symmetrical. He added that the master bedroom has been recessed back. Chairman Sadrieh asked if it was a 6 foot setback from the second floor left and the other side matches. Mr. Craiker said yes it was a 6 foot setback of the same amount on both sides. He continued that he had also been asked to reduce the roof line which he kept at that height of the 6 inches. He added that now it was 2 feet below the height limit due to the slope of the hill. Boardmember Berger asked if the height of the hOllse had gone up relati ve to the street. Mr. Craiker answered that no it had not. It was the same height as before. He said that it went from 126 back to the original 123.3 It wasn't actually 2 feet as he had mentioned last time, but only 6 inches. He added that it was the same elevation as the first time around. Boardmember Berger asked if this was numerically rather than relative to grade. Mr. Craiker answered yes, in absolute height it was the same. He said the whole house has been moved back. Boardmember Bennett asked about the parking changes. :yfr. Craiker said that there were none. He continued by saying that they kept it the samed 3 feet back into the sideyard. He added that there was ample room to maneuver out of the garage (33 feet). There was a wide space for backing up. Boardmember Bennett agreed but asked about guest parking. ~lr. Craiker stated that there were only two spaces before and that now he was making 3 enclosed spaces. He added that there were also tandem spaces in front. ,",,~.. ,~"," '"""'~ .." ,~ 'OC", ,,',~ ',~"";"~ "". '":"::~; :iliIA R Y ( ( In reference to the color and mass, Mr. Craiker said that they had gone from pink palace to a darker color. He said that the tiles are a mixture of the color displayed. He showed the Board the color boards. He noted that this will be the darkest house in the area. In terms of the textures. he said they would be heavy to reduce the glare. He continued that they would be muted and dull. He said that they would be using 3 tones of stucco. The dark color was the base, the middle was the predominant exterior color and the light color was for the trim pieces, other stuccoed pieces and as an accent. The columns and the face would also use this lighter color. The window trim would be white. Mr. Craiker concluded by saying the color choices address the Board's concern about the people downhill looking up at the house and keeping it as neutral as possible. About the landscaping, Mr. Craiker said that they would be using more trees in addition to the existing ones, and that they would change the use of the trees on the south end from pine to myoprium. He said that the lighting was submitted today and that the lights were low, non-glare accent to existing trees so that you could not see any lighting or fixtures. He continued by saying that the existing pool has I big spotlight and that they'd like to replace it with 4 smaller lights in the pool. The wattage would be 100 watts and 12 volts. Boardmember Bennett said that 2 lights in the pool would be enough. Mr. Craiker mentioned the roof deck off the master bedroom and said that previously there were two decks. The Board thought they added mass so the decks were consolidated and moved to the side at the last meeting. He addressed the neighbor's concern over privacy and said to protect her view they moved the decks. He added that the decks always existed and that the distance to the neighbors pool remained the same but the house is closer. He said that this was not substantial though and added that it was not a "party" deck. He said that it was a subtle private deck for the master bedroom. He said that the view has been improved by taking a notch out of the corner of the master bedroom. He added that they've modified as much as possible to respond to the Board and to the neighbors. Boardmember Bennett asked where the double spotlight is Mr. Craiker said that it was on the garage and there were two lights for security in that area. Boardmember Bennett asked if the coach lamps going down the driveway are they going to be 8 feet above ground. Mr. Craiker said that no, the lights would only be 2.5-3 feet max. Chaicman Sadrieh opened the discussion to the public. Joy Easom, a neighbor asked about the lighting around the spa and the decks off the west side. NIr. Craiker responded by saying that the lights would go up the driveway and that there were lights on the house and in the pool area there would be low lights on the wall. 4-5 feet tall and that there would be a change down to 2 lights in the pool. He added that there would be a second light on the trellis area for security. and that the decks have down lights or aisle type lighting built in low for the roof terrace. There would be no lighting in the spa area. There would be two down lights at the gameroom in the front yard. Ms. Easom asked Boardmember Bennett about the Myoprium. Boardmember Bennett said that Myoprium gets pretty big and you can see through it. Chairman Sadrieh said that they do not grow very high and added that they were evergreens and very bushy. Boardmembcr Bennett recommended the Potrorm Gelato tree as it grows to about 15-20 feet and is a full tree. .~ ,~"44 ,r- 'i '!I. ;jI4 ..,~i "" \.. 1 A Mr. Craiker asked if they could make different types of trees an option. 20. DRB 2/16/95 ( ( Boardmember Bennett said yes, that was possible. Al Martin said that he was a potential purchaser of 1810 Lagoon View Drive. He stated that the storypoles show the house 17-18% above the maximum. He also said that there would be a great impact on the privacy of 1810 Lagoon View Drive due to the garage. Mrs. Wallace across the street said that she wanted the existing pine trees trimmed for the sake of her view. Chairman Sadrieh said that the applicant is agreeable to settling this matter. Joan Drakecott asked how it was possible to not have lights in the spa area. MR.. ~U:~.tJt SAID THAT TI1~ A,ef. trtJo 'P,"A~~ "TD U1Wti:. L.I~~TI~G'O IN ilt"- ~ ppzliA . Boardmember Berger said that there would be no lighting at night. .J Ms. Drackecott requested that the Board accept condition number 6 in the Staff Report which was in regard to the landscaping being in place prior to a final building inspection. Neighbor Hank Easom said the house is too big for the area and that he objected. Diane Ahley said that the house is not going to have a big impact compared to the houses already there. She added that the applicant has already made the requested changes. Marian Alcurt, the Realtor stated that her client, the potential buyer of 1810 Lagoon View Drive, has a contract with the sellers which is contingent on the client's approval and said they could lose the buyer. Chairman Sadrieh brought the matter back to the Board. Vice Chairman Slavitz said that in regard to 1810 Lagoon View Drive. the issue was new to him about the impact and that he had no comment on that. He mentioned that he liked the darker colors but the main body could be darker. He also said that the 2 different colors of the roof would cause it to stand out more versus having one darker color. On the lighting of the trees, he noted his concern about the effect at night, especially from downtown Tiburon. He felt too many lights were introduced. He also stated that he was glad the house has been lowered. He would like to see the impact from the house next door. Boardmember Bennett said the color change would allow the house to blend better with the hillside. She agreed with Vice Chairman Slavitz about the roof. About the lighting, she said that two floodlights going into Ms. Drakecotts backyard and the Horowitzs should be eliminated. She said that small malibu lights would be fine. She thought substitute lighting should be used on the trellis rather than a double spotlight. She added that the pool should have only 2 lights, not 4. She stated that floodlights in front are low enough except the ones coming out of the ground. These spots in front should focus toward the house rather than up the hill. Her condition for approval was that the tree is Potisporum or Myorprium. Otherwise, she found the house fine. Chairman Sadrieh agreed with the previous comments. He thought the changes to the upper 1100r were more attractive. He also commented that it was unfair to express points after several review meetings have gone by as they lead to delays. He said that he was comfortable with the project as it is and that he agreed aboUl the comments on the lights. Boardmember Woo said that she agreed with the comments made. She added that the colors should be darker. She also said that the storypoles made it seem like a huge house and that if it were darker it would seem to recede back more into the hills. Boardmember Berger commended the architect and applicant and approved of rhe changes made. He Jppreciared the nice collaboration together with the neighbors. He staled that he was prepared to support the project last time and that it has just gotten better. Regarding the adjacent neighbors. he said that the irypatf. of the deck is minimal due to the distance, as is the downward step-lighting. He said he had a h,ull!"'lli'i~ the upper and middle colors but [hat the lower one is fine. He went on to say that all col,s .m"'ighter on ," .. ' , -". , , .. ~ .;"-' .....- - 21_ DRB 2/16/95 ( ( bigger surfaces. He said that a darker color would have an immense impact. He concluded by saying that the applicant should come back for the lighting but he approved of the massing. Chairman Sadrieh agreed with Vice Chairman Slavitz for a more muted and darker roof color. Boardmember Berger said he liked the lively roof. From the street the house is tucked down. From down below you look past them. Chairman Sadrieh said that mixed roofs look unnatural. A prime example is the roof at the end of Turtlerock. Boardmember Berger said that in some cases a mixed roof takes a boring look and gives it some lightness. MIS BennettlBerger, approval of the proposal and the findings of the variance as indicated in the Staff Report with the following conditions: I) that the colors of the stucco, roof and the lighting come back to the administrative panel and that 2) the Ceangius trees be substituted with IS gallon ones. A YES: Chairman Sadrieh, Boardmembers Bennett, Berger, Slavitz. Woo NOES: None ,..~ ,... r ," ...' -' " ~~ - -- - - ;/ .-/ ; .. ... 22 DRB 2/16/95 ( ( DESIGN REVIEW BOARD STAFF REPORT TO: DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA NO.: FROM: IRENE BORBA, ASSISTANT PLANNER MEETING DATE: FEBRUARY 16, 1995 SUBJECT: 1818 LAGOON VIEW DRIVE ; FILE #294013 SITE PLAN & ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW TO CONSTRUCT AN ADDITION; VARIANCE FOR LOT COVERAGE AND RIGHT SIDE YARD SETBACK ARCHITECT-CHRIS CRAlKER AND ASSOCIATES OWNER-MR. BRONTE ************************************************************************ PROJECT DATA ADDRESS: ASSESSOR'S PARCEL NO.: CASE NUMBER: LOT SIZE: ZONING: GENERAL PLAN: FLOOD ZONE: DATE COMPLETE: CEQA EMEMPT: PERMIT STREAMLINING ACT 1818 LAGOON VIEW DRIVE 59-041-14 294013 21, 806 SQ. FT. RO-2 (RESIDENTIAL OPEN) M (MEDIUM DENSITY RESIDENTIAL) C DECEMBER 22, 1994 JANUARY 11, 1995 DEADLINE: APRIL 11, 1995 HISTORY The proposal was heard at the January 19, and February 2, 1995, Design Review Board meeting. The item was continued to allow the applicant time to respond to the concerns of the Boardmembers and the neighbors. The Board was concerned with the mass and bulk of the proposal (minutes attached) . PROPOSAL The applicant is proposing to construct an addition which would require a Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback at the existing residence of 1818 Lagoon View Drive. The proposal includes the addition of a new garage and a master bedroom suite. The proposal would add 737 sq.ft. to the existing lot coverage bringing the total to 3,926 sq.ft. (18.0%). The maximum allowed for this zone is 15%. The proposal would add 2,808 sq.ft. to the existing FAR (this includes 100 sq.ft. of the garage space allowance), bringing the total to 4,180 sq.ft. The maximum allowed for this property is 4,180 sq.ft. ( ( Proposed material and color changes include a concrete barrel shaped tile roof, the changing of the wood siding to stucco with the trim color in French Rose (G-43 Fuller O'Brien), upper body color India Spice (G-44 Fuller O'Brien), lower body color Zanzibar (G-45 Fuller O'Brien), and the accent color would be ,white. The applicant had submitted revised plans dated January 24, 1995. Those proposed changes of January 24, 1994, were reviewed at the February 2, 1995, DRB meeting. The applicant tried to address the Board's and neighbors concerns by reducing the overall mass and bulk of the residence. Some of the changes included terracing and stepping back the upper floor which than slightly increases the lot coverage from the original proposal, squaring off the garage making it 3' from the property line, plus some landscaping has been introduced to the proposal. The applicant has again submitted revised plans dated February 6, 1995. Staff has highlighted the area which has been revised. The applicant has reduced the north end of the master bedroom to make symmetrical front and rear facades. Also the upper floor has been lowered in height to reflect what had been originally proposed. ENVIRONMENTAL DETERMINATION The proposal is exempt from the prOVlSlons of the California Quality Act as specified in Section 15301 Class A. ANALYSIS Staff has reviewed the proposal and finds it to be in conformance with the development standards for the RO-2 zone, with the exception of the excess in lot coverage and the right side yard setback for'which Variances are being requested. The proposal requires for this zone is 15%. 18.0 %. a Variance for lot coverage. The maximum allowed This proposal would increase the lot coverage to This proposal requires a Variance for the right side yard setback. The Ordinance requires a 15' side yard setback. This proposal is at 3'. The Variance request is for a 12' encroachment into the setback. In order to grant the requested Variances, the Board must make the findings as required by Section 4.03.05 of the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. Staff suggests that the following findings may be made in support of the requested Variances: 1. Because of special circumstances applicable to the property, including size, shape, topography, location, or surroundings, the strict application of this Ordinance will deprive the applicant of privileges enjoyed by other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. Special circumstances exist in that the property is very steep, ( ( therefore, the request for the lot coverage and the right side yard Variances. This is an appropriate location for the propsed garage addition due to the steepness of the lot. The only other opportunities for expansion of the home would be to add an additional level which would add to the mass of the structure and possibly obstruct views of adjacent homes. 2. The Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges, inconsistent with the limitation upon other properties in the vicinity and in the same or similar zones. The granting of the Variance will not constitute a grant of special privileges in that the Variance is prompted by the steepness of the lot. Furthemore, similar Variances have been granted for other properties in the neighborhood. A Variance was granted to 1809 Lagoon View Drive to encraoch into the side yard setback. A front yard Variance was granted in 1959, for 1754 Lagoon View Drive. A front yard Variance was granted in 1958, for 1799 Lagoon View Drive as well as a side yard Variance in 1987. A lot coverage Variance was granted in 1993, for 1801 Lagoon View Drive (16.5%). 3. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship. The strict application of this Ordinance would result in practical difficulty because of the existing site conditions and the current home configuration. This is a practical and logical place for the addition. 4. The granting of the Variances will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other properties in the vicinity. The granting of the Variance for lot coverage will not be detrimental to other properties in the vicinity, in that it is preferable to allow the expansion as proposed, rather than the alternative of adding an additional level to the home. It is Staff's opinion that the proposed overage of the lot coverage and the encroachment of the right side yard setback is diminimous and will not negatively affect the character of the neighborhood. There is existing vegetation and trees to help mitigate the impacts of the proposal. From the evidence provided, Staff believes that there is sufficient evidence in the record to support the Variance findings. RECOMMENDATION If the Board finds the design acceptable and in conformance with the Town's Design Guidelines, and if the Board makes the required findings for the requested Variances, then the Board may wish to approve the project, then Staff recommends the following conditions be applied: 1. This approval shall be used within (2) years of the approval , \ ( ( date, and shall become null and void unless a building permit has been issued or an extension granted. 2. The development of the project shall conform with the application dated by the Town of Tiburon on February 6, 1994, or as amended by these conditions of approval. Any modifications to the plans of February 6, 1994, must be reviewed and approved by the Board. 3. The applicant must meet all requirements of other agencies prior to issuance of building permits. 4. The Variances herby granted shall only apply to the specific project included with this application. The Variance for lot coverage and the right side yard setback is not applicable to future projects or other designs. 5. Skylights must be bronzed or tinted and no lights in the wells. 6. Prior to final building inspection approval, all proposed landscaping shall be installed in accordance with approved plans. The installation of plantings shall be verified by a Planning Department field inspection. ATTACHMENTS 1. Letter from Chris Craiker dated February 6, 1995. 2. Minutes from the February 2, 1995, DRB meeting. 3. Plans dated February 6, 1995. ~ . .~ r; __:: .- (( ,{ /"' . (OC STAFF USE DATE RECEIVED: 1z{1~ "/4- RECEIVED BY: FEES RECEIVED: RECEIPT NO: 8. CASE NO.: 2 +~/3 APPLICATION FOR DESIGN REVIEW BOARD OF ADJUSTMENTS AND DESIGN REVIEW TOWN OF TIBURON ' 1155 TIBURON BLVD., TIBURON, CA 94920 (415) 43S-"l~7 SITE ADDRESS: II H Lagoon V..i.w VlLi..ve - T .wuJum Please indicate with an asterisk ('") per:sODS to whom corn:spondenc:e should be sent. QWNER OF PROPER'IY: <;;tPlIP RJrnrr:/'p PHONE: fAg) 7fO_7900 J.\oIAlLING ADDRESS: . JdP1IJF FAr./F 'HJl/F<rrUl"lJT~, ,Tn /lHO TUn,q~~ BCnd "1/TiJlI'JU1n, CA 94920 , APPLICANT: CJta..i.kvr;- M.ooci.a1:U (OtheI' Than OwneI') PHONE: (415) 459-5020 ADDRESS: S7h ThJhrt <;;thPP:/'/~rr ~n'npl rA q4qnl ARCHITECT: DESIGNER: ENGINEER: ChIt.V, CJta..ikVt. AlA PHONE: /41';J 4Z;Q-Z;n9n S7h TlUhrt <;;thPP:/' ~" Pnend). ri QdQn1 ADDRESS: PARCEL NO~ 059-041-14 , !i~ ZONING: '0(;_1} BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF PROPOSED PRO,IECT: EWUn.g 1,370 .0.6. hou.oe.u. be.Ui.g ILlllII0del.ed I.OIL add.Ui..o=t 2.700 .0.1.. will ad1:LW.on 01. new lowVt BRS UJt and nw Mrnrrrt "nn" mnA:/'p" Rk' ."irp in,,! gnlUl.ge. I, the unde1'Signed owner (or authorized agent) of the property herein described, hereby make applicatiou. foI' design !'eYiew of the plans submitted and made a 'Part of Ibis application in accord:1nce with the provisions of the Town ot'dinance and I hereby ce11iCy that the iuConnation given is true and colTeCt to the best of my knowledge and belief. DEe 1.3 1994 12 9 94 (Date) --" >or . . . ",-case prov lQe t:Ile l:o.u(wJ.ng information: ..' (~i .. . . . ." . ..... . , 1. Brief7.y. reason fo. ~op'osed. pro;iect;: : . f( lIo"t twdrfDfr miAhoA I"n oypnnrl tlY]1.t"l.nf}. uni.n:teJtu.t1..na unu..&ab.le." J bedJwom I,mt.C.o ~f'f flnmm""AOlrn1"p wirn ""iahhnll.hood. 2. Lot area in square feet: 'l1 ~06 1>.1.. 3. Proposed use of site: Existinq Proposed " 'R"O hOAir/o"'''(J 4 BR ll.u.i1u.Jtc.e. 4. ' Individual and total square feet of living areas and accessory' buildings. Existina , " , Proposed . T Hn h, ItolLOe and 'l00 -6.1.. QaJt4Qe . 4,OSO -6. n. hou.oe. and 3 = 600 1>.n. qaJt4qe. 'J ~orlJtnnm 5. Percentage of total site to be covered by: ON GRADE ,BUILDING: Existinq Proposed J.. 9'Q,{ 11. 'It --:::- PARKING: Proposed .~{ Existina ~ 40:" 'l; Sj . OTHER PAVED AREAS (ACCESS TO PllRT<TN:G, TURNAROUNDS, .ETC.) Existinq Proposed 7.55* ";:~.i n LANDSeAEING: ,...< -.... .', '''''. .~....... Proposed .--, . ~ . '. Existinq S'l,6U 6. Building heigh t and number of stories: 79;.,.7; Existina Proposed 1-1>:tnll.U (H;' I 3-U.olU! 130' J ., page 2 '.' . . -.' ( c( eGVERED .' Existinq Proposed One TMee . OPEN Existinq Proposed Two 5 tJAJo :to.ndum 8. Surrounding land use: North 3 :to.ndwn Ru.Uien.c.~ South ReU.den.c.e Ru.Uien.c.e East .~ West R u.Uien.c.e 9. Project scheduling and phasing: S:taJtt demo.u.ti.on .i.n. Mallek 1995 c.ono.tJw.c.:U.on .<.it ApJUl & ac.CLqJ(U[CJf .i.n. OdobeJr. 1995 10. If residential: total number of living units One., ,range of sale prices or rents ll. If commercial or industrial: net rentable floor area number of occupants estimated employment per shift 12. If applicable, describe provisibns for: ", ". water _service r:yjJ.rirrg fire protection FyjJ.ri"'{J storm drainage Fyj).ritfg sewage disposal 'FyiAi-irrg other utilities ExLI.t.ing 13. Any other pertinent information: (attach additional sheets if necessary) ...... :.> .~ .~ -7t!~{~:. ~ '",." , ..... " .... -, .page 3 0".-. . :.:~'~i~.:~:."'-' . -. . . ~ ." ...' 0"' .;~;:..~~.:..;.::~:~i;~~J;'~ :~~ .... .- ...-'....... ," . ~.iI~~;:4~] .. I( --( . ..c.- TOWN OF TIBURON "'~'''''''''.'' , , -'('lio.';; ;~,I'- '-' ':.~~~b:.~: ":. . "" TlBUR.ON IOUt,lIVA1U) , 'nat1~ON .. CAUPOI\N1A MnO . (..." .Us.".,.,.s PAX (411) 4.I.....sa ~PLlCATl~i=oR. ,VARIANCE For Staff Use Date: RIle. by: Fee: ~'.'fF ileC't. t APPUCAl'f! REQUIRED INFORM;\TION ~ ,..... . , 1. Asm.or's. PU"'~l No(s), '%, ,PIOI?!'l'ty'. Ac!llr=.. 1 ~ 1 ~ ',$. Properly Owner &) Name ,b) Addms n;q-OJl-14 Existing ZOrUn& TUJ9 LaQoon Vi~ V~ve T.i.buJton. CA <:rooo Rhnnro A/.;p.i.JLe Ea.gle Inveh-tme.n.th, Ud.. "lATO Tibuhnrr RIo'" 1#9 ,"ih"h,H., Ph~e (415' U9-7900, ('j Q,lQ1f1 4. AppU=t.(it~e:ell1 than owner) .) Name_l'hhi< 1'." lbo. AU . PhOM (,,j.T<;)',j.;q-;MO: ,b)Addreu ~o, n:...t rtU9t san Ra.~a.et. CA 94901 .$, ,~Nanio oEPrcjeet(i!'appllcabIo) 1~1~ InQf'lf'I'" I/jOFlt -0";1'0 Qamn,.{of .. 6, ~rlyalu: 22.~OO 1>.~. 7. Type ct'use proposed (oHice; residential. etc.) 'R()Air/OrfrilTl 8. Squu: (ootage of .aclnl.e or number ot WII13 if'residential: 1 . 370 1>. ~. ex.iA:tin/l g 2. '600 1>. ~. new a.nd 600 1>. ^" ai1Jr1l9P ,~, P\l:'pou ct' appUcaticn (brief s;4t.lllenl o(wlatyou W1Itlt \Q ac:compUsh) PJr.a.:tec..t nv../lhbaJt6 ui~h bu d()rn~h;ng gnhngo nnrl p/tY~i"'(J it' pn,,'tirr"rJ i." 10. SJ~ DEe:. 3 1994 Owner X,)( Applicant (Note:. If app~am algas, an au.thori::tlica .jpd by tho owner must be iti:u:h.ed.) . ( ~, .. ( APPLIClTlOll rOIl VARIANC! TOWN O~ T1BUROII 5124/91 2 ." .... C 'k (A'" , ral er - sSOclates Architects & Planners AIA Inc r: December 9, 1994 Ms. Irene Borba & Mr. Mohamad Sadrieh, Chairman Design Review Board & Town Planning Staff TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 DEe 1 3 1994 RE: 1818 Lagoon View/Our Job No. 9414 Dear Ms. Borba & Mr. Sadrieh & Design Review: This application is for a remodeling of an existing two bedroom, 1,400 s,f. forty year old home on a steep downhill 21,806 s.f. lot for Mr. & Mrs, Steve Bronte who intend to personally occupy the house. The application should include all necessary information for review. The owner requests a three car garage which could be included within the building envelope and within the maximum coverage allowed for the site. However, the desired location adjacent to the house would block views from an adjacent home and create a more visible mass. After discussions with the neighbors we felt that the best solution was to detach the garage, move it into the sideyard and partially bury it in the hillside where the neighbors' existing wall and fence shields it from their view, In order to prolect the neighbors existing views, we are requesting two variances. (1) Coverage increase of 600 s,f.; (2) Sideyard reduction from 15 feet to 5 feet for garage only. The two Variances requested are to protect and enhance the adjacent neighbors existing views. The Variance for increased coverage is specifically to create a detached garage where two existing parking spaces are currently. This Variance is substantiated by the following: 1. Special circumstances exist because the steep site leaves no other location for a garage. The Applicant, the neighbors and the City Design Review Standards want to design to step and terrace down the hill thus increasing the coverage of the house and, create a separate garage out of the view shed of the adjacent neighbors, The maximum square footage of the house is within the existing required floor area ratio, FAR, but if we were to conform to the strict interpretation of the coverage, the garage would have to be tucked into the house blocking a view. This nicely terraced design of the exterior would have to be forsaken and a three-story "box" would be generated that would be unacceptable to the Owner or the Town Design Standards. By increasing the allowed coverage, the design can meet the design guidelines intent and avoid a view blockage by neighbors, 2. Our request for an increased coverage is not a special privilege but arises out of desire to assist lhe neighbors and maintain the neighbors view, There is no advantage to the Applicant. - I 526 Third Street . San Rafael . California 94901-3306 . (415) 459-5020 . FAX: (415) 459-5461 (i ( (( 3. A strict Application of the coverage would require a physical hardship to the neighbor and an undesirable design of the exterior. The hardship for the neighbor would be dramatic in the compromising of their views. 4. The Variance will not be detrimental to the public welfare or injurious to other properties in the vicinity since it will protect existing views and lessens the apparent mass of the building. This stepping will substantially increases the cost of construction to the Applicant, but will create goodwill for the neighbor. In regards to the encroachment into the 15' sideyard, this encroachment is for a relatively short distance of 30' along a 200' length of property line. It allows the Owner to enjoy an existing condition where two parking spaces are used presently and abutt the neighbors property to the north. We will be recessing back from the property line the parking five feet where zero distance exists now to allow drainage, landscaping and other undesirable separation. The new garage will be lower then the adjacent retaining wall and fence separating the two properties thus rendering it close to invisible, Placing the garage adjacent to the house as the Owner had originally desired will substantially block views of the adjacent homeowners'. For this reason we are asking for the_garage to be moved in the cedarwood under the following circumstances: 4) 1) The special and unique circumstances exist now for the adjacent neighbors views towards the City that would be blocked by the placement of the garage in the normal location, By enclosing the existing parking spaces on grade and encroaching into the side yard , their existing view will be protected. There is no other reasonable location on-site for the desired three car garage without extraordinary expenses, extensive grading and many retaining walls. This Variance will not result in special privilege but is protection of the neighbors existing City views. If we build the garage where our Client prefers, it will significantly reduce the value of the neighbor properties through important view reductions, v.fcc' The site has difficult downhill topography and, while ~ s.f, in size, it does not have any other workable space for the garage that would not result in obstructing the neighbors views, Putting the garage in this location will enclose two existing parking spaces while setting them back from the property line to allow a less hazardous condition of drainage and vegetation between the buildings, 2) 3) COC:het 9-I1../Vuiancc.llr 2 -~---- :HN-24-'95 15:53 JD:C~RlS :RAIKER INC: TEL NO:4154595020 'Ie(, Craiker A~~cia,tgs Architects & Planners ----..-........--- ,AlA Inc ~ ~281 P02 \ f~I"- t r,..Jyr" 1),">' ,0/'" L~?"""r January 24, 1995 - Revised Sent Via Facsimile (415) 435-2438 Irene Borba, Planner TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: Bronte Resubmiaal/1818 Lagoon View Drive/Our Job No. 9414 Dear Irene & Design Review Board; Pursuant to the January 19th DRB meeting, attached are ten sets of reduced and two full size sets of revised drawings. We have addressed the Boards' and neighbors' concerns regarding the apparent mass and bulk of the upper floor by totally redesiening this area to make it more compact with terraced setbacks, TIle Board was favorable to the variances of increased coverage and garage sideyard encroachmenl if we work 011 the upper floor's appearance, The changes are as follows: Shut AI: Development Sunvnary - Total square footage remains the same at 4080 s, f. with 600 s,f. Garage, total F.A.R. remains 4180 s.f.; coverage has increased to 3,926 s.f. to acrommodate 'wedding cake' terraced look desired by ORB height is reduced since upper floor moved back, Main Floor Plan - Garage is squared off to average 6' setback from LR with 3' minimum setback, height to remain the same; pool equipment shifted to the right of pool and new terrace reduced in corner to accommodate downhill neighbor and new shrub proposed; keystone walls removed from front yard; additional tree planting provided on south sideyard adjacent to 1828 Lagoon View Drive heme and new planing below lower grade terrace. Lower Floor Plan - BR4 (AU PAIR) removed at this time since it requires expensive excavation. We request review and approval of future expansion in this area as budgets permit. Upper Roor PIOJI - Upper Living Room volume space eliminated; MBR and STUDY IBR4 are flipped and moved together utilizing the eliminated 20' LR volume, thus making the upper floor more compact and terraced; floor-lo-floor elevation raised one foot, yet with the added lerracing remains easily within the total height limit; two front decks off MBR and STUDYIBR4 removed and one new roof top deck placed on KlFR tucked to side; sloped roofs surround upper floor on all elevations. Roof Plan - Revised roof to eliminate flat built-up areas in sympathy with the uphill neighbors view; high roof over LR dropped; sloped roofs around upper floor shown. 526 Third Street . Son Rafael . Co/ffom.. 94901,3306 . (415) 459-5020 · t....."CW/4 C'F'f:tteRCN I CEPARTh1ENT CF CCMMUNITY DEVELCP'IF,!'" I JAN 2 4 1995 RECEIVED DESIGN ~F"l~'~1 ----- :21N-24-'95 16:52 ID:CHRIS CRAlKEK INC: T TE~ NO:4154535020 ~231 P01 ---_____ ( S/wt A2: South E!evQJion ' Significantly changed to reflect terraced look. Upper floor balconies replaced with sloped roof areas;' two-story LR eliminated and roof lowered; upper floor moved in on sides, for compactness: retaining wall and terrace at lower floor removed for natural grade; doors and windows into unexcavated area shown dotted for future, North Entry Elevation - Left side moved in and stepped. West Ekvation . Two-story LR space stepped back and roof lowered; front decks eliminated and low stepped roofs substituted; roof deck over K/FR provided at upper floor MBR. Easl Elevasion ' Upper floor recessed and new sloped roof provided; deck removed and sloped roof provided; two-story LR space stepped back and roof lowered; lower floor downhill retaining walls removed. Shut ,0: Cross Secrion X-X. Two-story LR removed; upper floor raised one foot but is still lower than 30' height limit. Cross Secrion Y- Y - Upper floor deck replaced with sloped roof. Cross Sectiun Z-Z . Upper floor deck replaced with sloped roof, In summary. we have significantly changed the design to reduce the overall bulk and mass of the building looking from downtown Tiburon and the adjacent neighbors, even though the house is not visible from their house. The existing landscape will remain and be augmented with the additional trees and shrubs to provide privacy between neighbors. The colors and material palette remains the same since the Board was satisfied with the direction. Please let us Imow as soon as possible if there is any change in our scheduled appearance on the Design reVie~Board FebTUlJry 2nd ~eting. Sin / s , ratker, AlA Architect/President coc"" ~14'.Iowbo.oLltr .' ( Craikef Associates Architects & Planners AlA Inc A4/( (I tGt1- St.J.-bI'-i' 7,/o-/), Ck~~' -- February 6, 1995 Via Facsimile (415) 435-2438 Irene Borba, rl~nner TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: Bronte/1818 Lagoon View Drive/Our Job No. 9414 Dear Irene: Resubmitted are the revised drawings reflecting the comments by the Board. In summary, the critical elements were further articulation by reducing the North end of Master Bedroom to make symmetrical front and rear facades. This reduces the Upper Floor mass appreciably. We lowered the Upper Floor roof back to elevation 123.5' per the fIrst submittal and revised the exterior colors with larger samples that the previous lighter exterior body color. Material samples will be brou ht to the meeting. COC:b;t -- TOWN OFTIS I:' ,"PMiTME . UFlON NT OF COMMU D8/EL():O~J"NT NITY 9414\Iren:-Bo.rt. FEa 8 1995 _~ECEIVEO Dt:-.;!GN REVIEW I --......-- 526 Third Street . San Puzfael . California 94901-3306 . (415) 459-5020 . FAX: (415) 459-5461 02/15/1995 23:00 ['1977( ,9 ......\ OMEARA HORVITZ If PAGE 01 FROM'KONICA FAX TO' 6197730819 ~EB 1S, ~gg5 9:39PM P,iJ2 [;:IT€- /7711 / e.- EL/- Febl1lary 15.1995 r~K 2/1,/1'-' Me. Tlburon Design Revl..., Board - AII.nlion: Irene TiburoD, Calirornla 94910 ra~: 415-435-1438 R.: Application for Design Approval for 18111 LREooll View Drive. Our necotialions wilh Ihe potenlial purcha,en of 1810 I,agoon View Drin have bern settled, wllh Ihe e.ceplion or Ihe impact of Ihr rrrnodding being Ilrnpos.d for 18111 Laeoon Vi.", llrive. Jt is my undrl'ltllnding tht Dr. Alberl Mart"n.. the pOlenlial pnrcha,er, will be travellllg to Calirarnia to appelt before you 10 elllr.., his conetrns regarding the upprr portiOIl or thc houst and masler brdroom drck as they rol,t. 10 tilt impact on the priva.y of 1810's backyard and pool8l'0a, and onl1le visunllmJlact oft1le garage. Thank you for taking these concerll' inlo consideration. 1 Ja'1ftrCt 0' 1810 Lagoon Tlburon. Calirol'ni. 94910 415-435-6481 cc: Ttt'ry Murphy I Coldwell Ballker ( ( TOWN OF T!BUi DEPARTMENT OF CC DEVELom" MAR 7 1995 RECEIVED DESIGN REVI~ March 6, 1995 Town of Tiburon City Council 1155 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 ref: Design Review Board application for 1818 Lagoon View, Tiburon Dear Sirs, I wish to address the issues brought up in the appeal of the design board review approval for the plans for my home at 1818 Lagoon View, Specifically: I) There is a long history of granting variances for other homes on Lagoon View Drive, Variances have in the past been granted for both the maximum allowable lot coverage and encroachment, the two variances that were approved for my home, There is also a recent history of granting multiple variances for single homes, Substantial evidence of these variances has been meticulously detailed by the design review board staff, In requesting the variances I am asking for no special privileges, 2) Failure to receive the variances will result in extreme financial hardship for me as a property owner. If we cannot build the garage into the hillside as proposed and approved by the design review board then we will have to shrink the house from 4,180 square feet to less than 3,000 square feet. This w}ll make the house too small for use by my family, It will also mean that a house cannot be built to a size justified by the price we paid for the lot. The net effect is that a home without the variances will be worth at least $300,000 $400,000 less than what we are proposing to build, 3) Application cf the zoning ordinance will cause great practical difficulties. The lot is extremely steep, Less than 20% of the 21,806 square foot lot can be built upon, and it is on this narrow shoulder that we have proposed to build our new house. The hardships are not consciously created by present or previous owners, The lot topography and the desire to preserve the Horvitz view constitute the special circumstances for granting of the variances, 4) Granting of the variance would not be detrimental to other property in the vicinity, Story poles were constructed for two months prior to the design review board approval. All five members of the design review board visited the site an found that no views would be impaired, Instead they found the replacement of the derelict shack that was on the property by my new home will lead to an improvement in the neighborhood, This opinion was confirmed by the majority of the immediate neighbors as well as by Jerry Riessen, the president of the Hillhaven Homeowners Association (see attached letter), ( ( Page 2 In addition to the above I wish to make clear how unreasonable the Horvitz appeal is, During the early planning stages my architect, Chris Craiker, met with Peggy Horvitz on numerous occasions for countless hours at great expense to myself. The house was essentially designed around one extreme comer of her side view. Our house is only visible from a small portion of the Horvitz house, The garage for which the two variances were requested is not visible at all from the Horvitz house. This required us to abandon construction on more than 50% of my property. It also will require me to spend at least an extra $75,000 for burrowing into a solid rock mountain side to build a garage completely out of sight of the Horvitz residence, After Mrs, Horvitz was satisfied with the plans she sign a letter dated January 7, 1995 confirming that she had "no objections to the two requested variances". I have attached a copy of this letter. Mr. Craiker has even gone to the length of meeting with prospective buyers of the Horvitz house at the request of Peggy Horvitz to explain our plans at my expense. When the design review board voted unanimously to approve our plans on February 16 the chairman applauded us for our work with the neighbors, "This is how it should work" he said, When the Horvitz's appealed the approval we were stunned, For them to approve of our variance request in writing, and then come back and oppose it after the design review board approval is not only a waste of my time and money, it is grossly unfair. Finally, I would like to ask that if this really is an important issue to the Horvitz's why did they fail to appear at a single design review board meeting, despite many invitations to do so? I hope the city council confirms the good judgme,nt of the city's own design review board and vote to improve the Hillhaven neighborhood by allowing construction of my new home as proposed, Sincerely, Stephen Bronte -:' ( ( January 7, 1995 TOWN OF TIBURON Design Review Board & Staff 1155 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 RE: 1818 Lagoon View Drilre Remodeling cl Variil1ll%S/Our Fik No. 9414 Dear Board Members & Town Staff: I have reviewed the plans prepared by Craiker Associotes dated January 5, 1995 and have no objections to the two requested variances. To my satisfaction, Mr. Craiker has revised the plans to lower the roof to not exceed 6 inches above the existing roof in this area. Should you have any questions, please feel free to call me. Si Peggy Hoi'tfitz ( ( o .L.S. 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Subdivision: Cibrian Current Use: single family dwelling (under construction) Owner: Lawrence and Lacy Lang Date Complete: November 17, 1994 Permit Streamlining Act Deadline: NA (Reter to report and exhibits from 3/1/95 Town Council meeting) BACKGROUND The applicants, Lawerence and Lacy Lang, are requesting a Precise Plan amendment to create a secondary building envelope for Lot 2 of the cibrian Estates subdivision . The Planning commission considered the Lang's proposal on January 25, 1995. The Commission denied the application citing concerns about slope stability in the vicinity of the proposed secondary building envelope and noting that the applicant's desire to construct a pool in this area was not sufficient justification to amend the established Precise Plan. The Langs appealed the Commission's denial of the project. The Town Council heard the appeal on March 1, 1995 and remanded the project back to the Planning commission to consider some additional information about the geological conditions of the site. The Planning Commission reconsidered the project on April 12 and April 26, 1995. At the April 12th meeting, the applicant proposed a number of further conditions on the project intended to mitigate any impacts on downhill neighbors. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 95-05 on April 26th, recommending that the Council approve the Precise Plan Amendment and incorporating the conditions offered by the applicant. TlBURON TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT 3/1/95 1 ANALYSIS The Commission found that any potential impacts of the project would be adequately mitigated by the recommended conditions of approval. The Commission is recommending conditions that would limit development within the proposed secondary envelope to construction of a swimming pool only. Additional conditions of approval are recommended which would further limit the way in which the pool is designed and constructed. General Plan Consistencv The proposed amendment would not change the principal residential use of the property. staff is not aware of any General Plan policies that would be relevant to the proposal. Staff considers the proposal to be consistent with the General Plan. Environmental status This project is categorically exempt from the provisions of CEQA per Section 15305 of the Act. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Council take public testimony on this item and adopt the draft resolution granting the Precise Plan Amendment with the conditions listed. EXHIBITS 1. Draft Resolution 2. Planning Commission Resolution 95-05 3. Minutes from 4/12/95 and 4/26/95 Planning Commission hearing 4. Minutes from the 3/1/95 Town Council meeting 5. Letter from Larry Lang rec'd 4/12/95 \dan\tc3940S.rpt TlBURON TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT 3/1/95 2 RESOLUTION NO. 9S-(draft) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCI~'OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON APPROVING AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIBRIAN SUBDIVISION PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW A SECONDARY BUILDING ENVELOPE ON LOT 2 (4 CIBRIAN DRIVE) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 38-011-27 WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does resolve as follows: Section ~ Findinqs. A. On January 21, 1981, the Tiburon Town Council approved a Precise Plan for the Cibrian subdivision (Resolution 1133). The Precise Plan established development parameters (including primary building envelopes) for 11 single family lots. B. On June 28, 1984, the Tiburon Town Council amended the Cibrian Precise Plan to create secondary building envelopes on seven of the eleven lots in the subdivision. Lots 1,2,4, and 10 did not receive secondary building envelopes. C. On February 20, 1991, the Tiburon Town Council approved a secondary building envelope for Lot 1 of the SUbdivision, noting that the circumstances of the lot had changed since 1984. D. The Town has received an application filed by Lawrence and Lacy Lang to amend the Cibrian Precise Plan to establish a secondary building envelope on lot #2 (4 Cibrian Drive). The application consists of the following: 1. Application form received 9/14/94 2. Area Plan by Nero Associates received 10/18/94 3. Partial Topography by Steve Jacobs received 10/18/94 E. The Planning commission considered the proposed amendment at a duly-noticed public hearing on January 25, 1995. The Planning Commission heard and considered testimony from interested persons. The Planning commission found that the applicant's desire to construct a swimming pool was not a compelling reason to amend the established Precise Development Plan, especially in light of possible geotechnical constraints on the lot. The Planning Commission denied the Precise Plan Amendment request. Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 95-(dratt) 5/3/95 1 F. On February 2, 1995, the applicants filed an appeal of the Planning Commission's decision to deny the Precise Plan amendment request. The Town Council heard the appeal on March 1, 1995. At that meeting the Council was presented with additional information regarding the geological conditions of the site. The Council remanded the project back to the Planning Commission to allow the Commission to consider this additional information. G. The Planning Commission held additional hearings on the proposal on April 12 and April 26, 1995. At the April 12th hearing the applicant presented a letter listing a number of conditions that he was willing to meet to reduce the potential impacts of the project on downhill neighbors. H. The Planning Commission adopted Resolution 95-05 on April 26, 1995, which recommends that the Town Council approve the proposed Precise Plan Amendment sUbject to certain conditions. I. The Town Council, in its review of the project, has found the following: 1. That circumstances have changed since 1984 in that other homes in the subdivision have been built so that potential view blockage may be better assessed, and the former fire road along the rear portion of this lot no longer exists nor is needed by the Fire District. 2. There is insufficient room within the existing primary building envelope for construction of improvements such as a swimming pool. 3. Creation of the secondary envelope will not have significant impacts on adjacent properties in that: a. Rear yard setbacks of 65-95 feet would be maintained and existing vegetation on downslope properties provides excellent visual screening. b. The secondary envelope will be limited to the construction of a swimming pool, safety fencing, on- grade decking, and pool equipment only. No other structures are allowed by this approval. 4. That reasonable safeguards exist and will be implemented to provide downslope neighbors with a reasonable level of safety against structural or slope failure associated with any future pools. Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 9S-(draft) 5/3/95 2 5. That the granting of a secondary envelope for swimming pool use only would not be a granting of special privilege to this property not enjoyed by most other properties in the area. 6. That the creation of a secondary building envelope is consistent with the Tiburon General Plan, the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance, and the Cibrian Master Plan and Precise Plan, as amended. 7. That the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA per Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines. section ~ Approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby approve an amendment of the Precise Plan for the Cibrian subdivision as follows: 1. The Precise Plan for the Cibrian subdivision is amended to establish a secondary building envelope on lot 2 (4 Cibrian Drive) toward the rear of the lot as shown on the plans prepared by Nero Architects and Jacobs Land Surveying received by the Town on 10-18-94. 2. Any development in the secondary building envelope shall secure site Plan and Architectural Review approval as required by the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. 3. The secondary envelope boundary shall not encroach into the Sanitary Sewer easement located between said envelope and the residence on the lot. 4. The secondary envelope shall be limited to the construction of a swimming pool, safety fencing not to exceed the minimum height required by code, on-grade decking, and pool equipment only. No accessory structures such as cabanas or other buildings shall be allowed. Pool equipment shall be located on the north side of the pool. 5. Engineering details of any structural improvements, including potential impacts on the existing drainage system, shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer prior to construction. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 95-(draft) 5/3/95 3 a. The design of the pool, or any other structures in the secondary envelope, shall be based on an accurate topographic map. b. All structural items shall be designed by a licensed structural engineer. c. A detailed drainage plan shall be required. The downhill properties should be protected. d. A geotechnical engineer shall certify that the swimming pool plans comply with his requirements. e. The applicant shall secure grading permits for the existing graded pad. The applicant shall provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer and Building Official that the pad has been designed and constructed in accordance with proper engineering practices. 6. In order to minimize the impacts of the proposed pool on downhill neighbors, the following parameters are established for its construction: a. The pool shall be limited in size to 16'x 36' b. No diving boards shall be permitted c. The pool shall be limited to two underwater lights or the minimum required by Code, whichever is more. d. Outdoor lighting shall be limited to the minimum required by the building code (UBC) , except as may have been approved by the Design Review Board prior to the approval of this Precise Plan Amendment. e. Landscaping shall be installed along the outside of all fencing to soften and screen views of the fencing from neighboring properties. f. No decking shall be constructed or cantilevered over any slopes. g. No import or export of soil shall be allowed for the pool construction. 7. This amendment does not otherwise affect any specific provisions of Town Council Resolution #1133. Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 95-(draft) 5/3/95 4 PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon on , 1995, by the following vote: AYES: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: COUNCILMEMBERS: ATTEST: DIANE CRANE, TOWN CLERK Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 95-(draft) 5/3/95 ANDREW THOMPSON, MAYOR TOWN OF TIBURON 5 RESOLUTION NO. 95-07 A RESOLUTION OF THE PLANNING COMMISSION OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON RECOMMENDING APPROVAL OF AN AMENDMENT TO THE CIBRIAN SUBDIVISION PRECISE PLAN TO ALLOW A SECONDARY BUILDING ENVELOPE ON LOT 2 (4 CIBRIAN DRIVE) ASSESSOR PARCEL NO. 38-011-27 WHEREAS, the Planning commission of the Town of Tiburon does resolve as follows: section ~ Findinqs. A. On January 21, 1981, the Tiburon Town Council approved a Precise Plan for the Cibrian subdivision (Resolution 1133). The Precise Plan established development parameters (including primary building envelopes) for 11 single family lots. B. On June 28, 1984, the Tiburon Town Council amended the Cibrian Precise Plan to create secondary building envelopes on seven of the eleven lots in the subdivision. Lots 1,2,4, and 10 did not receive secondary building envelopes. C. On February 20, 1991, the Tiburon Town Council approved a secondary building envelope for Lot 1 of the subdivision, noting that the circumstances of the lot had changed since 1984. D. The Town has received an application filed by Lawrence and Lacy Lang to amend the Cibrian Precise Plan to establish a secondary building envelope on lot #2 (4 Cibrian Drive). The application consists of the following: 1. Application form received 9/14/94 2. Area Plan by Nero Associates received 10/18/94 3. Partial Topography by Steve Jacobs received 10/18/94 E. The Planning Commission considered the proposed amendment at a dUly-noticed public hearing on January 25, 1995. The Planning Commission heard and considered testimony from interested persons. The Planning Commission found that the applicant's desire to construct a swimming pool was not a compelling reason to amend the established Precise Development Plan, especially in light of possible geotechnical constraints on the lot. The Planning Commission denied the Precise Plan Amendment request. Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 95-07 4/26/95 1 F. On February 2, 1995, the applicants filed an appeal of the Planning commission's decision to deny the Precise Plan amendment request. The Town Council heard the appeal on March 1, 1995. At that meeting the Council was presented with additional information regarding the geological conditions of the site. The Council remanded the project back to the Planning commission to allow the Commission to consider this additional information. G. The Planning Commission held additional hearings on the proposal on April 12 and April 26, 1995. At the April 12th hearing the applicant presented a letter listing a number of conditions that he was willing to meet to reduce the potential impacts of the project on downhill neighbors. That letter is acknowledged by the Planning Commission and attached for reference as Exhibit "A". H. The Planning Commission, in its further review of the project, has found the following: 1. That circumstances have changed since 1984 in that other homes in the subdivision have been built so that potential view blockage may be better assessed, and the former fire road along the rear portion of this lot no longer exists nor is needed by the Fire District. 2. There is insufficient room within the existing primary building envelope for construction of improvements such as a swimming pool. 3. Creation of the secondary envelope will not have significant impacts on adjacent properties in that: a. Rear yard setbacks of 65-95 feet would be maintained and existing vegetation on downslope properties provides excellent visual screening. b. The secondary envelope will be limited to the construction of a swimming pool, safety fencing, on- grade decking, and pool equipment only. No other structures are allowed by this approval. 4. That reasonable safeguards exist and will be implemented to provide downslope neighbors with a reasonable level of safety against structural or slope failure associated with any future pools. 5. That the granting of a secondary envelope for swimming pool use only would not be a granting of special Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 95-07 4/26/95 2 privilege to this property not enjoyed by most other properties in the area. 6. That the creation of a secondary building envelope is consistent with the Tiburon General Plan, the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance, and the Cibrian Master Plan and Precise Plan, as amended. 7. That the project is categorically exempt from the requirements of CEQA per Section 15305 of the CEQA Guidelines. section ~ Recommendation. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Planning Commission of the Town of Tiburon does hereby recommend approval of an amendment of the Precise Plan for the Cibrian subdivision as follows: 1. The Precise Plan for the Cibrian subdivision is amended to establish a secondary building envelope on lot 2, (4 Cibrian Drive) toward the rear of the lot as shown on the plans prepared by Nero Architects and Jacobs Land Surveying received by the Town on 10-18-94. 2. Any development in the secondary building envelope shall secure site Plan and Architectural Review approval as required by the Tiburon Zoning Ordinance. 3. The secondary envelope boundary shall not encroach into the Sanitary Sewer easement located between said envelope and the residence on the lot. 4. The secondary envelope shall be limited to the construction of a swimming pool, safety fencing not to exceed the minimum height required by code, on-grade decking, and pool equipment only. No accessory structures such as cabanas or other buildings shall be allowed. Pool equipment shall be located on the north side of the pool. 5. Engineering details of any structural improvements, including potential impacts on the existing drainage system, shall be reviewed and approved by the Town Engineer prior to construction. These include, but are not limited to, the following: Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 95-07 4/26/95 3 a. The design of the pool, or any other structures in the secondary envelope, shall be based on an accurate topographic map. b. All structural items shall be designed by a licensed structural engineer. c. A detailed drainage plan shall be required. The downhill properties should be protected. d. A geotechnical engineer shall certify that the swimming pool plans comply with his requirements. e. The applicant shall secure grading permits for the existing graded pad. The applicant shall provide evidence to the satisfaction of the Town Engineer and Building Official that the pad has been designed and constructed in accordance with proper engineering practices. 6. In order to minimize the impacts of the proposed pool on downhill neighbors, the following parameters are established for its construction: a. The pool shall be limited in size to 16'x 36' b. No diving boards shall be permitted c. The pool shall be limited to two underwater lights or the minimum required by Code, whichever is more. d. Outdoor lighting shall be limited to the minimum required by the building code (UBC) , except as may have been approved by the Design Review Board prior to the approval of this Precise Plan Amendment. e. Landscaping shall be installed along the outside of all fencing to soften and screen views of the fencing from neighboring properties. f. No decking shall be constructed or cantilevered over any slopes. g. No import or export of soil shall be allowed for the pool construction. 7. This amendment does not otherwise affect any specific provisions of Town Council Resolution #1133. Tiburon Planning Commission Resolution No. 95.07 4/26/95 4 4-:8~! 995 10; 46AI<1 FROt1 RAr\JD'r ~EE~BEJ::~ 415 435 6764 ~4/28/1~~~ 69:cl 4154352438 fOWN OF TIBCRON P S ~Ao:;C: "6 , PASSED AND ACOPTED at a reqular meetinq ot the Plannlnq Coamiaaioft of the ~own of Tiburon on Aptil 26, 1995, by the fOllowing vote: AYES: COMMiSSiONERS: HeCkftann, SChrier, Siewert NOES: COMMISSIONERS: Green~er9 COMMISSIONERS: Perlmutter ABSENT. ~~ At~ RANDY EENIlI:RC, CHAI ~IB P1.AIfflING CO SSIOlf A::Z: ~ d!i-J ,< ~~ SCOTT ANDERSON, S~CRETARY TlblM_ JIl.,."lrIl c..n-I..... ~O" Na. 8SGT 4/a/~ 5 J Chairman Greenberg suggested that Item 3 be heard next and the Commission agreed. 3. PRECISE PLAN AMENDMENT #39405: 4 CIBRIAN DRIVE. Request to establish secondary building envelope Lot 2, Cibrian SUbdivision. Assessors Parcel No. 38-011-27, Lawrence and Lacy Lang, owners. REMANDED TO PLANNING COMMISSION UPON APPEAL TO TOWN COUNCIL. Catron said that this item was denied by the Planning Commission on January 25, 1995. The project sponsors appealed the Commission's decision to the Town Council. The Town Council considered the appeal at its meeting of March 1, 1995. He said that at that meeting, statements taken from a 1989 geotechnical report which noted that there was no evidence of landsliding on the property was presented by Staff to the Town Council. since the Commission's denial cited potential slope instability and landsliding as a reason for denying the proposal, the Town Council voted to remand the project back to the Planning Commission to allow the Commission to consider this additional information. As noted in the previous reports, Staff believes that geotechnical concerns have been adequately addressed for this proj ect. Both the applicant's geotechnical engineer and former Town Engineer, Stan Bala, have concluded that the proposal is feasible from an engineering perspective. Staff recommends that the Commission take public testimony, consider the additional information submitted regarding the geological conditions on the site and direct Staff if it wishes to make any changes in its recommendation to the Council regarding the proposed amendment. Schrier asked Anderson what the Commission's review standard is for approving or denying this application. Anderson said that all the Commission has to rely on is what is in the Zoning Ordinance section on Precise Development Plans and amendments thereto. Catron said that the Town Attorney suggested that it would be helpful if the Commission can differentiate between this project and the approval at 2 Cibrian Drive to address any future challenges. Larry Lang, applicant, said that in 1991, the Wernicks, 2 Cibrian Drive, received approval for a Precise Plan Amendment to add a secondary building envelope. Mr. Lang mentioned that eight lots out of eleven lots in his SUbdivision have secondary building envelopes. He said that the difference between his request and that of the Wernicks is that they requested 11,000 sq. ft. of secondary envelope, which was finally approved at 4,550 sq. ft., while he is requesting 2,550 sq. ft. He also mentioned that his home is farther away from the concerned neighbors than the Wernick's house is. He ,said that many of his neighbors including TIBURON PlANNtNG COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1995 Minutes No. 735 4 '-" EXHIBIT NO. ~ Richard Wood, 4995 Paradise Drive, have pools. Mr. Lang said that Town Engineer Bala approved it; the Tiburon Fire District has no requirements for the proposed pool installation and consider it as a valuable resource in the event of a water main failure following an earthquake; his Geotechnical Engineer, John Hom, said that there were no problems structurally regarding the pool envelope. He said that Mr. Hom was the engineer who worked for Herzog and headed the whole Cibrian Subdivision. Prior to selling a lot in Cibrian Subdivision, landslide repair has to be done. At the January 25, Planning Commission meeting, Greenberg suggested that Mr. Lang go to Sanitary District No. 2 to confirm that they do not have a problem with access to their sewer easement, if a pool is in the vicinity. He went to Sanitary District No. 2 and they submitted a letter approving a pool behind the sanitary easement. Mr. Lang mentioned that the Town received a letter from the Cooks, 4985 Paradise Drive, who expressed that they have a concern about a slide or water coming down the hill from the pool. Mr. Lang pointed out that his pool would be 100 yards away from their house. He also said that their fear is unfounded based on what the engineers have said in their letters. Mr. Lang said that he called the Cooks to ask them how he could mitigate their fears, but they proceeded to send a letter to the Town expressing concern. Mr. Lang said that he asked his neighbor, Richard Wood, 4995 Paradise Drive, to come up to his house to see what he is proposing. Mr. Lang then told Mr. Wood that he would be sending him a letter stating that he would be willing to submit the letter to the Planning Commission containing conditions for approval for his pool. Mr. Lang read his letter to the Commission and said that Mr. Wood indicated that he did not have a problem with it. Lang read the restrictions and mitigations on the approval and construction of the pool contained in the letter which included some of the following: * The size of the secondary building envelope would be limited to 2,550 square feet. * The envelope would only be on the level area and not drop over the slope. * The pool would be limited in size to 16 ft. by 36 ft. and shall be 3 1/2 to 5 ft. in depth. * The pool would be for recreational use only and have no diving board. * There would be no landscape lighting used in the backyard with two pool lights only. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRIL 12, 1995 Minutes No. 73S 5 * The pool equipment would be placed to the left of his home, away from the Wood's home. * Prior to construction, a ,'geotechnical engineer will review the site and certify the structural integrity of the soils and the pool. * No decks will be built over the slope. * Prior to construction of the pool, he will request approval by the Design Review Board. * Prior to review by the Design Review Board, he will review the plans with the Woods and the Cooks to ensure that he is keeping to the design and scope of work he is requesting. * All drains shall be reviewed by the Town Engineer and an independent engineer to ensure that it is correct. * No drainage ditches will be moved or relocated on his property. Mr. Lang said that the request that he is asking for is no different from any request made by any other neighbor in the neighborhood. He feels that he should not be held to a higher standard than what was already approved previously, especially when what he is asking for is less than what was approved before. Siewert asked Mr. Lang what was the problem with the Wernicks next door that he mentioned. He replied that the Wernicks brought in 2,500 cubic yards of dirt. Perlmutter asked Mr. Lang how he would drain the pool, if needed. Mr. Lang replied that it would drain through the storm drains. Schrier asked Mr. Lang how he would respond to his neighbor's privacy issues and he replied that the perimeter of his yard is surrounded by 30 to 40 foot eucalyptus trees. Also, he said that his secondary envelope is far away from his nearest neighbor. Schrier asked Mr. Lang if he would have problems with a deeper pool for safety reasons and he said that he did would not. Mr. Lang said that the pool depth he proposed was sufficient for his needs. Greenberg opened the public hearing. Richard Wood, 4995 Paradise Drive, said that it was agreed many years ago that secondary building envelopes would not be allowed for 2 and 4 Cibrian because of the privacy issue. He said that Precise Plans need to be adhered to and that there should be no TtBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES OF APRtL 12, 1995 Minutes No, 735 6 more changes to Precise Plans unless there is an overwhelming need. He said that he spoke with Mr. Lang and he is willing to agree to the conditions, as precisely presentea in his letter. There being no one else wishing to speak, the public hearing was closed at 8:15 p.m. Siewert said that the Planning Commission cannot foresee all of the variables that can occur once raw land is developed, and the Town should be able to amend Precise Plans with discretion. She said that there can be reasons to change them. Siewert supports this application. Perlmutter permission Commission said that since the neighbor at 2 Cibrian Drive got for a secondary envelope, this puts the Planning in the position of having to approve this application. Schrier said that the Planning Commission is not bound to approve this application. Each Precise Plan amendment should be looked at on its own merits. He still questions whether there is any slide danger, but no evidence has been presented to indicate that there is still danger. He said that he would approve this application. Heckmann said that he supported this application when it previously came to the Planning Commission. He feels that the soils concerns have been adequately addressed. He said that with the conditions proposed by the applicant, there should be limited impact. He favors this application. Greenberg said that she cannot support this application. She feels that Precise Plans should be adhered to, unless there is an overwhelming need to change them. It was moved, seconded and unanimously carried to continue this item to the April 26, 1995, Planning Commission meeting, to allow Staff to edit Mr. Lang's additional conditions and attach them to the draft resolution. irman Greenberg suggested that Item 2 be heard next and the Comm' sion agreed. 2. 223 IVISO STREET: Conditional Use Permit to operate a HAM radio tation and install a HAM radio antenna. Malcolm Misuraca and victoria Brieant, owners and applicants. Assessors cel No. 59-131-07 (ReSOlution). Catron said that this 'tem was last heard on November 9, 1994. At that time, the Commiss~ approved a temporary permit, which will expire on April 15, 199 to allow the applicant to use the antennas existing on th~ sit the proposed antenna. 7 TIBURON PLANNtNG COMMtSSION MINUTES OF APRIL 12, I Mayor Thompson read "AN ORDINANCE OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON SPECIFYING NED'S WAY AS THE LOCATION FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF TOWN HALL FACILITIES". ' MOTION: Moved: Vote: To adopt first reading Nygren, Seconded by Thayer AYES: Nygren, Ginalski, Thayer NOES: Wolf, Thompson ABSENT: None Town Attorney Ewing stated staff recommends the following resolution. Motion: Moved: Vote: 3. Resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon Ordering and Calling a Municipal Election in the Town of Tiburon on June 6, 1995, for the Purpose of Placing Measure on the Ballot. Nygren, seconded by Ginalski AYES: Unanimous APPEAL OF PLANNING COMMISSION DENIAL OF PRECISE PLAN AMENDMENT (4 Cibrian Drive) I Dan Catron, Associate Town Planner, reviewed the appeal by Lawrence and Lacy Lang who wish to establish a secondary building envelope on their property at 4 Cibrian Drive. They have been denied a second envelope by the Planning Commission. Larry Lang, applicant and appellant, explained that he and his wife were trying to understand the basis for the Planning Commission's denial of their request for a second envelope on their property. He outlined the background, showed drawings, photographs, and a soils report and stated that he was very willing to work with the Design Review Board to come up with design solutions to resolve any outstanding concerns regarding privacy. Other properties in the development have been allowed secondary envelopes, and they felt their request should be honored because the land is safe from landslides, has been fully engineered, and is technically stronger than it was originally. Associate Planner Catron confirmed that there were no known slides on the property. Richard Wood, explained the history of the development of the area from his perspective as a long time resident. When the site was developed, an agreement between the developer, the planning department and himself specified that two lots were not to have any secondary envelopes primarily to allow for the privacy of the existing homes. A Precise Plan had been established and the residents expected to be able to rely on it. I Dan Cook, resident of Paradise Drive, said that the only changes that have occurred from the time when the Precise Plan was approved is that lhere is a different Planning Commission and Town Council. EXHIBIT NO. 4 TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1046 3-1-95 4 I Lacy Lang said that she and her husband were aware that there was no second envelope on their property when they built their home, but now she has children and would like a swimming pool so that her children could entertain and make friends. The Council, while sympathetic to the Lang's, felt the issue should be sent back to the Planning Committee because additional information was being presented regarding geological conditions of the site. Councilmember Ginalski said that evidence of abuse of discretion by the Planning Committee was not evident and the issue should be remanded. MOTION: Moved: Vote: To remand the Precise Plan Amendment back to the Planning Commission to allow the Commission to consider additional information regarding the geological conditions of the site. Nygren, seconded by Ginalski AYES: Ginalski, Thompson, Thayer, Wolf NOES: Nygren 4. 4950 PARADISE DRIVE PREZONING (ORDINANCE, 1ST READING) Mayor Thompson called to waive staff report and called for all in favor of a resolution of the Town Council. I Motion: Vote: Thayer to read by title only, seconded by Nygren AYES: Nygren, Ginalski, Thompson, Wolf, Thayer NOES: None ABSENT: None F. NEW BUSINESS Motion: Moved: Votes: I 5. ACCEPTANCE OF TOWN'S 1993-1994 MUNICIPAL AUDIT To accept Town's 1993-1994 Municipal Audit Thayer, seconded by Wolf AYES: Unanimous TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1046 3-1-95 5 . ( ( Mr, Richard Wood 4995 Paradise Dr. Tiburon, Ca, 94920 3/6/95 RECEIVED APR 1 2 1995 Re: 4 Cibrian Dr. - secondary envelop TOWN OF TIBURON PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT. Dear Richard, Thank you for taking the time to come up to our home to look at the proposed envelop I'm requesting, I realize this is a difficult issue for you and the Cook's because of the nature of what happened when the envelop was approved on lot 2 in 1991. I can assure you that the horror story that resulted will not take place on my site. I would like to alleviate your concerns by proposing the following restrictions and mitigations on the approval and construction of the pool. They are as follows: '1) Limit the size of my envelop to the 2,550 sq, ft, requested. The envelop will stay on the level area and not drop over the slope, 2) The pool will be limited in size to a 16' x 36' and shall be 3.5 to 5 ft. in depth, Recreational only, No diving boards, 3) No landscape lighting will be used in the backyard, Two lights in the pool. ~) No additional soils is required to be brought to the site, All soils from the pool will remain on the site, S; Landscaping will be used to screen the downslope fencing, The maximum fence height will be the building code for pools, 6) No accessory structures will be built in the envelop,- ie, pool house, cabana The only thing we may need is an area for the equipment. I will place the equipment to the left of my home away from yours, 7) Prior to construction a geotechnical engineer ( soils) shall review the site and certify the structural integrity of the soils and the pool. 8) No decks will be built over the slope, 9) Prior to the construction of the pool I will get approval by the Design Review Board. Prior to the DRB review, I will review the plans with you and the Cooks to assure you that I am keeping my word as to the design and scope of the work l'am requesting, . 10) All drainage shall reviewed by the Town engineer and an independent engineer to assure that it is correct, ram willing to submit this entire proposal to the Planning Commission as a condition for the approval of the secondary envelop, I would appreciate it if you could speak with the Cooks on my behalf I will gladly meet with them too, Our family is looking forward to moving into the neighborhood, We are moving to the area because we also appreciate the quiet and privacy afforded us by living on the Paradise side of Tihuron Thank you for your consideration, Sincerely, cc: Mr, & Mrs. Cook . . EXHIDIT NO. 5" TOWN OF TIBURON STAFF REPORT TO: MA Y 3, 1995 ITEM NO. 9 SUBJECI': NTC BUDGET EXPENDITURES (Post-Measures M & I) TOWN COUNCIL FROM: TOWN MANAGER BACKGROUND After the results of Measure I, the two (2) Council-appointed Committees with alternative NTC proposals were each appropriated $5,000 by the Town Council to assist in their program and conceptual planning efforts. To date, each Committee has essentially expended this budget allocation for architectural costs associated with conceptual plans for their alternate proposals. A specific cost relating to the Downtown Committee's February 4 Alternative Workshop at the Tiburon Peninsula Club has not been paid. The billing amounts to $1,576 for services and expenses of the San Francisco Urban Design and Planning firm, Freedman, Tung & Bottomley. This matter comes on now for Council's consideration to increase the Committee(s)' budget appropriation for the purpose of payment of all or a portion of this additional cost. v EXHIBITS 1) Finance Director's Memorandum to Town Manager, dated 4/24/95 2) Invoice from Freedman, Tung & Bottomley, dated 3/24/95 TOWN OF TffiURON MEMORANDUM Date April 24, 1995 To: From: ROBERT L. KLEINERT, TOWN MANAGER RICHARD STRANZL, FINANCE DIRECTOR Subject: NEW TOWN CENTER EXPENDITURES DOWNTOWN PLAN V, RENOVATION PLAN EFFORTS This memorandum outlines the year-to-date costs associated with the two (2) post-Measures M & I efforts, Each Alternative was authorized to spend up to $5,000, to be funded from the General Fund New Town Construction Reserve 1. Downtown Alternative Jim Gillam - (Architectural), Downtown Administration Building.... $ 2,000 Eric Glass - (Architectural), Ned's Way, Police Building....................,3,006 Total Costs: ,...."..,.."..,..,..,..,..,......,....,..,.."..,....,..".."........,..,.... $ 5,006 2. Renovation Alternative Callister, Heckmann - (Architectural), Ned's Way Renovations........ $ 4,975 Total Costs: ....,..,.."..,..,..,.."....',..,....,..,..".."..,....,..",..".."........, $ 4,975 -@;z fAHDMAN I U N G & 80ll0MUY UIO~11 Ou_gn a Pl'l'lnin~ 0: Jtr i C~ A evializati on StrQ'l & FllHi Oesigr, I N V 0 I C B TQIIN OF 'UBURON AT'm I NICKY WOLF COIlNCIl.HEM!lBR TrBURON 'lOWN Il1>LL 1155 TI8QRON BLVD. TI8UROH, CA 94920 !'ARCH 24. 1995 PIIOFESSIONAL SERVICES RENDERED !lILLULr;: PROJECT NO, 1041-01 PRESEN'lATION ON CIVIC CENTER PLANNING orrORTUNITIES S~VICES ENTERED 02/03/95 THRU 03/02/95 FLAT FEi: MIl.I:AG! 8LU1PRIN'lING , PHOTO . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1500.00 10,26 66.08 1576.34 CURRENT CHARGES $ '" Post'lt" brand fax l'an6mittal me"'.o 7571 TO , rom 0, Co, Dept. Phono" Fllw Fox, 47 Keall'l'fSlrut $".100 Sil'lFfll'lCisco CA. i4'0e,llll 415l9194S! . TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MEETING DATE: 5/3/95 REPORT DATE: 4/28/95 ITEM NO.: /0 FROM: DAN CATRON, ASSOCIATE PLANNER SUBJECT: PROPOSED LANDSCAPE IMPROVEMENTS FOR 987 AND 989 TIBURON BOULEVARD- ENCROACHMENT ON HlLARITA PROJECT DEDICATED OPEN SPACE ***************************************************************** BACKGROUND: This project was removed from the consent calendar and continued after brief discussion from the Town Council meeting of April 19, 1995. The project was continued to: 1) allow Councilmembers to visit the site, 2) to allow Staff to solicit comment on the project from the Hilarita, and 3) to invite Mr. Malott to attend the Council meeting. A letter from William Kuhns, attorney for the Hi1arita, is attached as Exhibit 2. Councilmembers may access the site via the driveway to 987 and 989 Tiburon Boulevard. Mr. Malott has indicated that he will attend the May 3rd meeting. Please refer to staff Report and exhibits from the April 19th meeting for a complete project description and recommendation. EXHIBITS: 1. Draft Resolution 2. Letter from William Kuhns dated 4/28/95 3. Minutes from April 19, 1995 Town Council meeting TIBURON TOWN COUNCIL STAFF REPORT MAY 3,1995 1 RESOLUTION NO. 9S-(draft) A RESOLUTION OF THE TOWN COUNCIL OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON GRANTING AN ENCROACHMENT PERMIT TO ALLOW RETAINING WALLS AND LANDSCAPING ON TOWN OWNED OPEN SPACE. ASSESSOR PARCEL NOS. 58-151-26 WHEREAS, the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does resolve as follows: Section ~ Findinas. A. The Town Council has considered a proposal by James Malott to encroach upon Town of Tiburon open space property with a 3' high retaining wall and associated landscaping. The retaining wall and landscaping would be constructed in conjunction with a driveway improvement project for the properties at 987 and 989 Tiburon Boulevard. The proposal is shown on plans received by the Town of Tiburon on 4/5/95. B. The Tiburon Parks and Open Space Commission reviewed the project on April 11, 1995 and adopted Resolution 95-01 recommending that the Council approve the proposed encroachment permit. C. The Town Council has found that the proposed encroachment is minor in nature will not adversely affect the functions, aesthetic qualities, or other values of the open space lands. The project will help stabilize the slope, reduce sloughing into the existing "v" ditch, and provide better access to the landscape areas for maintenance and fire protection. D. The Town Council has found that the project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act per Section 15303 of the CEQA Guidelines. Section ~ Approval. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon does hereby grant a revocable encroachment permit for the above referenced project subject to the following conditions: 1. The permittee shall indemnify, defend, and hold harmless the Town of Tiburon for any damages or liability arising out of the construction and/or maintenance of the improvements contemplated by this project. All costs associated with the Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 95-(draft) 4/19/95 1 PXHIBIT NO. I project, including but not limited to construction, maintenance, irrigation, insurance, legal costs, etc. shall be borne by the permittee. 2. Upon receipt by permittee of a certified copy of a resolution of the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon requesting the permittee to remove the improvements on the public land, the permittee shall, within 45 days, remove, or cause to be removed, the specified improvements. All costs of such removal shall be borne by permittee. 3. The applicant shall provide written clearance from Sanitary District #5 indicating that any and all requirements of the sewer district have been satisfied with respect to the construction of improvements within their easement. PASSED AND ADOPTED at a regular meeting of the Tiburon Town Council on , 1995, by the following vote: AYES: COUNCILMEMBERS: NOES: COUNCILMEMBERS: ANDREW THOMPSON, MAYOR Town of Tiburon ATTEST: DIANE CRANE, TOWN CLERK Tiburon Town Council Resolution No. 95-(draft) 4/19/95 2 TEL ,,'0, ~)r j': l(,:C:, :'",)1 WILLIAM A, KUHNS Ai IOI?NFY Al L^W 1~~O TI~URON BO....LFVArW, M..llTE .l'J POST OFrlCE llO)i 1 (101 Rrl.v(Ol:~L CA 9.1Q~O ~:319 TflfPllONE (41~) .Il35.2111 April 28, J 99) RECEIVED APR 2 8 1995 TOWN OF TIBURON , PLANNING & BUILDING DEPT. TIBURON PLAJ'o.'NING DEPAR'lMUNJ Tiburon City Hall liburon. CA, 94920 RE: JAMES MALOTT/THR HILARIT A Gcntlemen: I represent the Hilar!ta Apartments and have been authorized to comment "'" the rending Jallles Malott proposal for landscape improvements for 'IS? and 989 Tih,,,,,,, BOl\levmd, We have Vi3il~d the she wld reviewed the plans, We have 110 ohJcel;on ;0 the pr<)pcoscd pr~ieet provided un acceplahle agreement bctwecn !he HilRrita and tho 11t0perty owners is reached on the i"ll<lwing points' I, Th~ Hilorita is protected from any costs, liability or responsibiht;e, with regard to the project: 2, Us< orHilarita propel1y is permitted under a Revocable Fncroachm"n! or 1 ,icense; and, 3, U.e of any open space is prohibited ji" guest parking so a', to ,dlnw adequate emergency vehicle aCces, at all !;,nes, If you have any questions, pIeuse don'! hesilate in contacti!1g me. Very truly YOUI.';i, f)f~ ctd- William A, Kul1lls WAK:ak EXHIBIT NO. Z. data and that policy issues could be made later, based on the information received. Councilmember Thayer directed Planning Director Anderson to start gathering data and to explore the possibility of using a graduate student to help out, and to ask the Planning Commission to review the questions submitted by Council member Nygren in order to come up with a "scoping statement." 4. ENCROACHMENT PERMIT - J. MALOTI (Town Open Space adjacent to Hilarita). (This item was moved to the end of the meeting from the Consent Calendar.) Associate Planner Catron recommended that Council approve a revokable Encroachment Permit for improvements by Mr. Malott for his driveway which borders on Town and Hilarita property. Specifically, Mr. Malott wants to build a retaining wall (on Town Open Space) to shore up his driveway. After a brief discussion, the matter was continued to May 3 in order to allow more time for a) Council to walk the site; b) Town staff to talk to Hilarita (to get their approval of the project); and c) invite Mr. Mallot to attend the Council meeting. CLOSED SESSION Town Attorney Ewing asked for an item, Zack v. Town of Tiburon, to be added to the Closed Meeting agenda. The motion was moved and seconded, and unanimously passed. L. ADJOURNMENT Council adjourned to Closed Session at 12:40 a.m. There being no further business before the Town Council of the Town of Tiburon, Mayor Thompson adjourned at 1:00 a.m, sine die. MAYOR ANDREW THOMPSON A TIEST: DIANE L. CRANE, TOWN CLERK TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #1049 4/19/95 7 EXHIBIT NO.3 TOWN OF TIBURON STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MAY 3, 1995 ITEM NO. /) FROM: TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: TIBURON'S 1995 GOALS & OBJECTIVES ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- BACKGROUND At the recent Town Council and Department Head Retreat, a preliminary list of proposed 1995 Tiburon goals and objectives was considered by the Councilmembers and Staff. A final list of goals was then agreed upon and prioritized by the Town Council. 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C/J . . . . ~ o E= rJl n )> t"' t"i ~ ~ - '-'l '-'l Ul >-i o ~ o >r1 >-i 63 ~ o Z TOWN OF TIBURON Action Calendar 1995 Complete Microfiching Records (back-log) Harroman Land Use Approvals Shoreline Clean-up Develop One-Year Budget for 1995-96 Establish New Library New Computer Program Open Space - Public/Community Ceremony Purchase Harroman Property Re-evaluate False Alarm Ordinance Adopt Street Improvement & Maintenance Program Develop Equipment Depreciation Allowance Downtown Railroad Marsh Maintenance Program Leaf Blower Ordinance Resolve Corinthian Stairs Problem Upgrade Communications System Replace Trucks Community Survey Police Services Green Can & Yard Waste Program Purchasing Procedure Ordinance Complete Blackie's Pasture Parking & Minor Improvements Complete Tiburon Ridge Trail Revise Personnel Rules & Regulations Develop Emergency/Disaster Information Page TOWN OF TIBURON Action Calendar Complete Downtown Parking Study Council Workshops with Heritage & Arts & POSC Mill Valley Refuse Service Franchise Agreement Revise Application Forms for Consistency Traffic Ordinance Revisions Update Municipal Code Community Development Fee Schedule Conduct Emergency Disaster Operations Exercises Ferry Dock Improvement & Realignment Implement Volunteer Program ADA Compliance Assist in Developing Additional Revenue Sources Develop Guidelines for Front Yard Fences Resolve Drainage Problem - Place Moulin at Sugarloaf Update Hillside Design Guidelines Traffic, Circulation & Parking Studies 1996 Implement Community Oriented Policing Program Incorp. Secondary Ridgeline Policy (General Plan) Revise Chapter 14B (Public Facilities Fees) and Revise Chapter 19 (Encroachment Permits, etc,) Revise Chapters 13 C (Septic Tanks), TOWN OF TIBURON New Town Hall Zoning Ordinance Amendments (Minor) Elephant Rock Renovations Paradise Drive Pre-Zoning Undergrounding of Utilities (on-going) Action Calendar M EMOR A ND'V M TO: TOWN COUNCIL DATE: MAY 3, 1995 ITEM: / 2- FROM: TOWN MANAGER SUBJECT: MEMORIAL BENCH/PLAQUE POLICY BACKGROUND The Town's initial policy regarding "memorials" read "Names of individuals shall be permitted for buildings, monuments, fountains or structures located upon Town-owned lands where warranted by significant contribution to the community". (Exhibit 1) This policy was reconsidered in 1988 at which time the POSC recommended that no public memorials of any sort shall be installed on public lands. The matter was referred to the Council's Public Services Committee. However, no specific action concerning the Town's policy was acted upon. In June 1992 the Town Council revised the policy by stating "Individuals (living or deceased) who either have made a significant contribution to the community, or who have provided significant funds or property, may be honored by an appropriate plaque on any building, monument, fountain, street, or other structure located on Town-owned property. (Exhibit 2) In May 1993, the Town Council specifically addressed and approved the installation of memorial benches. The cost to the applicant and payable to the Town was set at $1,000 per bench, Since that time approximately seven (7) such benches have been installed along the Tiburon Shoreline from Elephant Rock to Blackie's Pasture. ANALYSIS The Supt. of Public Works indicates there is no longer a significant need for benches along either the Richardson Bay or Paradise Drive shoreline. The last memorial was installed adjacent to an existing bench by Elephant Rock. The donor purchased the plaque for the $1,000 fee, The POSC has currently two (2) new requests for memorial benches and one (1) drinking water fountain on hold until the Council has considered the matter. Citizens have complained to Town Staff that the Paradise Drive Shoreline Walkway resembles a "cemetery" with the headstone by the benches. Many of the individuals being honored or memorialized are not know to lhc community, but only to perhaps I or 2 people. Some of the memorial requests are for individuals wh!3'have never lived in Tiburon. The amount of funds received by the Town does not justify the continued installation of such memorials. RECOMMENDA nON The Town Council direct (I) that no further memorial bench/plaques be installed or considered by the Town; (2) that the current Town policy for such memorials be revisited by the POSC and Heritage & Arts Commission, and (3) that a new policy be recommended by the POSC and Heritage & Arts Commission, and (4) that this policy be considered by the Town Council. EXHIBITS I. Naming of Town Owned Parks, Lands and Facilities, adopted 2/6/80 2. Town Council Minutes #942 of May 6, 1992 3. Revised Naming of Streets, Parks, Lands, and other Policies, adopted 6/16/92 4. Proposed 1988 Memorial Policy 5. Excerpt of Town Council Minutes #975 of May II, 1993 EXHIBIT NO. I OF TI BURON ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY NO. TO: ADOPTED: 2/6/80 ALL DEPARTMENT HEADS FROM: TO\'IN MANAGER REVISED: SUBJECT: NAMING OF TOWN OWNED PARKS, LANDS AND FACILITIES At the regular Council meeting of February 6, 1980, the following policy for naming of Town owned land and facilities was adopted. 1. Except as otherwise provided below; the Town-owned lands shall be named with geographical or local historical significance. The policy shall be flexible and consideration should be given to the appropriateness of the name. 2. Significance of the name shall be explained with any request. 3. Consideration shall be given to the naming of Town-owned lands for individuals only when the land or the money for its purchase has been donated by them, or when warranted by some community contribution or service of major significance. 4. Names of individuals shall be permitted for buildings; monuments; fountains or structures located upon Town-owned lands where warranted by signficant contribution to the community. PROCEDURE : Requests concerning names to be given to the Town-owned land and facilities or structures located thereupon shall be made in writing to the Town Manager. He shall review the request and submit it to the Tiburon Heritage and Arts Commission for recommendation regarding appropriateness. If the request is for the naming of Town park lands, the Parks and Open Space Co~missjon should also review the reauest. The comments of the Commission Should then be forwarded to tile Town Counc,l by the Town Manager for review of the request. The decision of the Council shall be the final step of the naming process. The Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission has compiled the following list of names acceptable for use when names are needed for a project: LOCAL HISTORICAL NAMES First Postmaster, Charles Chapman First Fire Chief (1941), August Oldag First Police Chief (1972), Maurice "Mike" Lafferty ~.. . ~.._..o....-:..~_,........_....._._ ...-... EXHIBIT NO. ~- MEMORIAL POLICY (POSC Recommendation - Richard Hill, Chairman) POSC Chairman Hill reported that a unifying memorial policy is needed to deter the proliferation of signs within the Town; the POSC is recommending a reaffirmation of a policy proposed in 1988; noted that this policy addresses normal requests and gifts of moderate size, but does not adequately address major gifts to the Town. He noted that a resident currently is offering a gift of $10,000 to replace the play equipment at the South of Knoll Park in memory of a family member with the appropriate recognition, and a decision regarding the definition of a major gift needs to be determined by the Town Council. The POSC recommended that a major gift be defined as a gift of $10,000 or more which will cover a significant percentage of the cost of a high priority Town project. Additionally, the POSC recommended the Town Council reaffirm the memorial policy with the understanding that matters relating to the community plaque be reviewed when the Town Hall location has been determined; and requested that the Town Council consider under what circumstances exceptions to the general rule would be allowed, There was discussion regarding the need to amend the proposed policy to allow some flexibility; therefore, Vice-Mayor Friedman recommended policy #3 be amended to read "No other public memorials of any sort shall be installed on public lands unless specially approved by the Town Council." Councilmember Thayer noted a memorandum from the Heritage and Arts Commission from 1980 regarding this issue and recommending requests be reviewed by the Heritage and Arts Commission, the Planning Commission and POSC before approval by the Town Council. Nat Marans, Spanish Trail Road, noted an unauthorized memorial on a bench near the Donahue Building which should be removed. A resident stated that it is her family that is offering a gift of $10,000 for new playground equipment and requested the current policy be modified for major donors because there is a condition of the gift that the playground be named in honor of her husband's deceased grandfather. Mayor Kuhn suggested this matter be referred to the Council Public Services Committee to consider the issues of which commission should have jurisdiction over the policy and a policy for major donations. The Town Council concurred. F. CONSENT CALENDAR Councilmember Nygren requested Item 2, AWARD OF CONTRACf (Blackie's Pasture Grading & Drainage Construction Drawings - Bracken & Keane) be removed from the Consent Calendar for discussion. Vice-Mayor Friedman noted that Item #3's resolution should be amended to appropriately reflect the Town's resolution format. TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #942 5/6/92 3 4" , EXHIBIT NO. 3 TOWN OF TIBUIWN . CATEGORY: TOWN COUNCIL POLICY SUBJECT: NAMING OF STREETS, PARKS, LANDS, AND OTHER POLICIES ellRPOSE 1. Except as otherwise provided below, Town-owned lands shall receive names of geographical or local historical significance. This policy shall be flexible and consideration should be given to the appropriateness of the name. (Refer to attached list of Local Historical Names.) 2. Significance of the name shall be explained with any request. 3. Consideration shall be given to the naming of Town-owned lands or parks for individuals (living or deceased), only when the land or the funds for its purchase have been donated by them. 4. Individuals (living or deceased) who either have made a significant contribution to the community, or who have provided significant funds or property, may be honored by an appropriate plaque on any building, monument, fountain, street, or other structure located on Town-owned property. SUMMARY 1. Requests concerning names to be given to the Town-owned land and facilities or structures thereupon shall be made in writing to the Town Manager. " 2. The Town Manager shall review the request and submit it to the Tiburon Heritage & Arts Commission for its recommendation regarding appropriateness. 3. The comments and recommendations of the Commission should be forwarded in writing to the Town Council, via the Town Manager. A copy of this report shall be sent to the Parks and Open Space Commission (POSe), 4. The decision of the Town Council shall be the final step in the naming process, REFERENCES Originally Adopted 2/6/80 Revision Adopted 6/16/92 n \. Rum Runners. Bootleggers Lane. Bottle Point. Revenuers Reach - names from Prohibition , ' era. The Freda (32' sloop built in Tiburon 1886 ,for Joe Tracy, Jr. known as the founder of the Corinthian Yacht Club. Tropic Bird (brigatine used as a residence) Flora Temple (old sidewheeler) Ukiah (ferry built in Tiburon in 1890); later rebuilt and named Eureka in 1923 The Charles Oldag (tugboat operated in Tiburon 1918) .. . . '7 EfamITNO. 4 . PROPOSED TOWN POLICY FOR THE PLACEMENT OF MEMORIALS IN TOWN PARKS AND OTHER PUBLIC LANDS FROM TIME TO TIME, THE TOWN WILL RECEIVE REQUESTS TO HONOR, IN SOME WAY, DECEASED FRIENDS AND RELATIVES. THIS IS FITTING AND PROPER. 1. IT SHALL BE THE POLICY OF THE TOWN TO ESTABLISH AND MAINTAIN A TRUST FUND DEPOSITORY FOR CONTRIBUTIONS. THIS DEPOSITORY SHALL BE USED TO PURCHASE AND MAINTAIN A COMMUNITY MEMORIAL PLAQUE TO BE LOCATED AT TOWN HALL LISTING NAMES OF THOSE BEING HONORED. 2. THE TRUST FUND DEPOSITORY SHALL ALSO BE USED FOR THE PURPOSE OF CONTINUED BEAUTIFICATION OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON AS RECOMMENDED TO THE TOWN COUNCIL BY THE PARKS & OPEN SPACE COMMISSION. 3. NO OTHER PUBLIC MEMORIALS OF ANY SORT SHALL BE INSTALLED ON PUBLIC LANDS. I , [ f EXHIBrr NO. 5 Council member Nygren stated that if the marsh portion is abandoned, parking should be defined closer to the bicycle path and landscaping should be done closer to the Boulevard. She noted her concern with providing permanent bathrooms, noting who will clean them and her concern with vandalism. Town Manager Kleinert presented the Commission and Council with a diagram of the Town Engineer's proposed improvements to implement charged parking. Discussion ensued regarding paid parking in Blackie's Pasture. Councilmember Thompson felt the plan should be implemented this summer. Nygren felt the area closer to the bridge should be used for the parking area, due to drainage problems it is a drier area in the Winter. It was discussed that the money that is raised from the parking lot will go into the Town's General Fund. It was the consensus of the Council that the marsh program should not be pursued at this time, the area be cleaned up, parking organized and eventually some form of landscaping installed. SOUTH OF THE KNOLL PLAYGROUND The Commission noted that profits from the Tiburon Classic 8 Mile race will be used for the older children's playground equipment. MEMORIAL BENCHES Chairperson Klairmont reported that several people have contacted the Town and want to provide a memorial bench. She stated the Town's policy in regard to such donations is hazy and requested Council's clarification. Commissioner Wiviott noted the Town has identified several areas where benches are needed. The cost for each bench, plaque and Staff time to install and administer the request is $1,000. Councilmember Nygren suggested that an inflation factor be attached to the base year cost. Council concurred that if benches are needed, it is appropriate to fill the need with memorial benches. MAR WEST FLOOD PLAIN LANDSCAPING Commissioner Wiviott noted the preliminary landscape plan has parking provided on the flood plain property, She requested direction from Council as to whether or not parking is allowable on the flood plain property. Council conveyed that no parking is allowed whatsoever on the Town's flood plain property. Commissioner Allegra was appointed to serve on the Flood Plain Landscaping subcommittee with TOWN COUNCIL MINUTES #975 5/11/93 3 " TOWN OF TIBURON STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MA Y 3, 1995 FROM: TOWN MANAGER ITEM NO. I ~ SUBJECf: TRAFFIC SAFETY BACKGROUND In November, 1994, a Traffic Safety Enforcement and Engineering Team associated with the University of California extension program conducted an analysis of the Town's traffic safety programs. They focused primarily on Tibmon's traffic safety efforts and traffic engineering, This traffic safety evaluation is attached for Council's consideration and it has been reviewed by the Town's Traffic Safety Committee. The Committee's specific comments are attached as exhibits. The study makes several traffic safety recommendations and indicates that the evaluator was impressed with Tiburon's traffic safety record in general and the Town's Police Department's efforts specifically. The engineering study likewise makes several recommendations relating to Tiburon's traffic engineering program and specific comments relating to Tiburon Boulevard in the vicinity of Reed Ranch Road and Greenwood Beach Road. The report also defines and illustrates thirty (30) traffic safety and engineering policies familiar to most citizens. This traffic safety enforcement and engineering team is available to conduct follow-up visits if the Town so desires. EXHIBITS 1) Traffic Safety Analysis, dated 11/94 2) Town Engineer's comments dated 4/26/95 3) Planning Director's comments dated 3/13/95 4) Police Chiefs comments dated 4/7/95 TOWN OF TIBURON MEMORANDUM TO: TOWN MANAGER April 26, 1995 FROM: TOWN ENGINEER SUBJECf: TRAFFIC SAFETY EVALUATION, ITS REPORT DATED NOVEMBER 1994 I have reviewed the above-referenced report and find it to be quite thorough and comprehensive. The Engineering Evaluation Section points out some of our greater concerns and makes useful recommendations. The Bicycle Safety Section is rather brief and it would be good if they could expand on their findings or if we could obtain a separate bicycle safety study, as they recommended. Overall, I find the report to be a good source of information for our future tasks and projects. s;~ Sia Mohammadi Town Engineer SM/JP MEMORANDUM TO: FROM: SUBJECT: DATE: ROBERT KLEINERT, TOWN MANAGER ,_~~ SCOTT ANDERSON, PLANNING DIRECTO~ 1994 TRAFFIC SAFETY STUDY MARCH 13, 1995 I have received and reviewed the above-referenced document per your request, and have the following comments: 1. The quoted population of 8,800 for Tiburon is somewhat high. The state Department of Finance gave Tiburon's 1994 population as 8,227. 2. Mastarm street signs are recommended by the study. While they are very useful to out-of-Towners, I find them somewhat out of character for Tiburon-------too suburban, perhaps. 3. A mastarm signal at Beach Road would improve visibility of the signal light. I have almost run through red lights at that signal myself due to poor signal visibility, especially on very bright days. 4. I am not particularly impressed with either of the "Suggested Rechannelization" diagrams for the Blackie's Pasture and Reed Ranch Road intersections of Tiburon Boulevard. First, acceleration lanes are more frightening to most people than "hiding" behind a median strip. The acceleration lanes also seem to fly in the face of Tiburon's aging population of drivers. Second, the added "stop" signs and traffic markings associated with these changes will cause more confusion than resolution, in my opinion. Third, small raised traffic islands, such as those proposed, give me the creeps. 5. The suggestion that a Caltrans person be added to the Town's Traffic Safety committee makes so much sense that it is scary. But I remain very skeptical of the Caltrans bureaucracy. How could we be sure that the Caltrans representative would have any real clout? Caltrans personnel have told me that the current push in Sacramento is for more of a "partnership" relationship between the state agency and local governments. If this is really true, perhaps we should try to implement the suggestion. That concludes my comments. Please call if you have questions. ~ " TOWN OF TIBURON MEMf1RAJiD1lM TO: ROBERT L. KLEINERT TOWN MANAGER DATE: APRIL 7,1995 FROM: PETER G, HERLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE SUBJECT: UC BERKELEY TRAFFIC STUDY OF THE TOWN OF TIBURON Below are some pertinent comments and thoughts relating to the UC Berkeley's Institute of Transportation Studies and University Extension's "Traffic Safety Evaluation: Enforcement and Engineering Analysis" of the Town of Tiburon's traffic enforcement program: The Study praises the Tiburon Police Department and its traffic enforcement program, stating that the results of the program are excellent and should be used as an example for other cities to follow, Based on statewide comparisons, the Department ranks high (86th percentile) for fatal andlor injury accidents per WOO residents, This is particularly important as we have lost one officer due to budgetary constraints, "The department has compiled an amiable safety record", ,especially when the volume of out-of-town traffic, number of bicyclists and driving environment are considered," "In the Evaluator's judgement, the traffic safety program's success can be directly attributed to sound management, in-view preventative patrol and an excellent traffic law enforcement arrest index. Motorists have learned to expect a police presence and be stopped and cited if they violate the law, Traffic safety is directly correlated with the quality of life in the community, " "The Evaluator is favorably impressed with the traffic safety record and will share this success story with other California communities." "The Evaluator was favorably impressed with the Tiburon Police Department and what it has been able to accomplish in a very difficult traffic environment. " While the report states that we have two trained motorcycle officers for traffic enforcement, we recently lost one of the officers, Relating to" Alcohol Involved Accident" ranking, we rank 290 our of 315 cities surveyed (92nd percentile), It appears that our "reputation" for strict drunk driving enforcement has had its desired effect." "As a result, the number of nUl involved accidents and arrests have decreased faster than the statewide average." It is recommended that a representative of Caltrans is should be on the Traffic Safety Committee, This is an excellent recommendation as questions or concerns arise relating to matters on Tiburon Blvd., a State highway, In the future, when any items come up which relate to Tiburon Blvd, and Caltrans, Caltrans will be invited to attend the Traffic Safety Committee meetings, The report provides some worthwhile suggestions in relating to signs and traffic control devices, their erection and inspection. ^ . The Evaluator feels that more officers should be devoted to traffic enforcement duties, I agree with him; however, based on the limitations we have due to budgetan' constraints, there is little more which can be allocated to this area, An interesting point noted in the report deals with a tremendous decrease in revenues generated from traffic citations for cities, Effective January I, 1992, legislation changed the percentage of Vehicle Code fine monies returned to the city's traffic safety fund, Per the national average for cities with a population below 10,000, the Tiburon Police Department ranks far below the number of police officers per 1000 population, The average is 3,0 per 1000, while Tiburon's is 1.59, The National Police Agency Average is 2,2 officers per 1000 persons while the California Municipal Police Agency Average is 1.8, ranking Tiburon even below the California average, Years ago, there was a "mystical" number 1.5 per 1000 population espoused which has no relationship to reality, It is my opinion that not only are we below the California average and below the national average for cities under 10,000 population, but we are below what 1 feel is a level to ensure the safety of the community as well as meeting the community's high expectation of quality service, SUMMARY The Traffic Safety Evaluation conducted by the University of California of the Tiburon Police Department's and the Town of Tiburon's traffic enforcement program was very well done, It had a high level of praise for the members of the Police Department as well as made worthwhile suggestions to enhance the program even more, I found few, if any, suggestions not worth analyzing and pursuing, Further, 1 feel a letter of thanks from the Town should be sent to the University thanking them for their efforts and for the professional approach they took in not only analyzing the traffic enforcement program, but, also, the outstanding and complete report they provided, PETER G, HERLEY, CHIEF OF POLICE TOWN OF TIBURON STAFF REPORT TO: TOWN COUNCIL MA Y 3, 1995 ITEM NO. / tf SUBJECI': TIBURON PENINSULA DISASTER PROGRAM FROM: TOWN MANAGER BACKGROUND In 1990, the Town of Tiburon and the City of Belvedere adopted the Tiburon Peninsula Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan. In conjunction with such a plan, there is a need for ongoing emergency/disaster planning, organizing, and coordinating of emergency preparedness activities. The State of California requires that cities and counties are responsible for the preparation and implementation of such disaster plans in the event of an emergency. In recent years, there have been disaster exercises and a local disaster planning committee has inherited some of the basic planning and organizational tasks, However, this committee's primary role and responsibility is that related to care and shelter and organizing the volunteer resources on the Tiburon Peninsula, RECOMMENDATIONS 1) That the Town Council acknowledge the need and support the formulation of a formal Tiburon Peninsula Disaster Preparedness Council. This council would oversee the planning, training exercises, and future revisions to the 1990 disaster plan. The council should meet regularly, have the assistance of both city and town staffs, and report periodically to the respective councils and boards. 2) That the Town Council consider the following interested residents for appointment as Tiburon's representatives to the Peninsula Disaster Preparedness Council: a. Judy Bloch b. Frank Buscher c. Elva Edger The individuals would serve with representatives from the City of Belvedere, RUSD and a local medical representative. EXHIBITS 1) Letter from Fire Chief Rosemary Bliss to Town Manager, dated 3/8/95 2) Memo from the Joint Recreation Director to Town Manager, dated 4/12/95 .i TIBURON FIRE PROTECTJON DISTRICT TO: Bob Kleinert. Tiburon Town Manager Ed San Diego, Belvedere City Manager DATE: March 8, 95 FROM: Rosemary Bliss, Fire Chief ~~cg~OW~[Q) _u MAH? '/ 1995 '" f8W~ MMU~@~rn3 ~r:r:lfJ!Z roWN DF llaUf'({jN RE: Peninsula Disaster Preparedness Council BACKGROUND The California Government Code requires cities and counties to provide for the preparation and carrying out of plans for the protection of persons and property within their jurisdiction in the event of an emergency; the direction of the emergency organization; and the coordination of the emergency functions of their jurisdiction with all other public agencies, corporations, organizations and affected private persons. The Town of Tiburon and City of Belvedere each adopted the Tiburon Peninsula Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan in 1990. Under this plan, the City Managers are designated as the Emergency Services Directors with the Police Chiefs serving as their Assistant Directors. The Belvedere- Tiburon Recreation Department is responsible for Care and Shelter within Annex G and for Volunteer Resources under Annex K of the plan, To accomplish their objective of developing a volunteer corps to coordinate and manage the shelters and assist with ether functions, the Recreation Department established a Disaster Planning Committee chaired by volunteer Judy Bloch, Although their part of the Peninsula Disaster Plan is very specific, several issues outside of their responsibility have been directed to Mrs, Bloch's committee over the past four years. As we recently discussed, it appears that there is now a need for Tiburon and Belvedere to consider appointing a Peninsula Disaster Preparedness Council to assist the city managers in overseeing ongoing disaster planning, organizing training exercises, and periodically updating the plan, This Council could also appoint task forces from the resource group to evaluate and resolve issues that are of a technical nature. ~, COMMITTEE MEMBERS Proposed Disaster Preparedness Council: Belvedere Council Member Tiburon Council Member Reed Union School District Administrator 2 Belvedere Residents 3 Tiburon Residents Medical Professional (Chair to be elected annually by the Disaster Council members) Staff resources to the Disaster Council: City Manager of Belvedere City Manager of Tiburon Police Chief (rotate annually between Tiburon/ Belvedere) Fire Chief (rotate annually between Tiburon and Alto FPD's) Public Works Sup!. (rotate annually between Tiburon/Belv,) The Disaster Council would initially be charged with the following responsibil ities: -Familiarize selves with the existing Tiburon Peninsula Multi- Hazard Disaster Plan -Initiate staff review of their respective annexes annually -Schedule with City and Town Managers EOC training exercises -Encourage community disaster preparedness training -Appoint task forces to resolve specific questions and Issues -Prioritize recommendations for improving resources -Report to Tiburon and Belvedere City Councils -Appoint representative to Marin Disaster Planning Committee RECOMMENDATION: 1. City Councils support formulation of Peninsula Disaster Preparedness Council and solicit interested residents to serve, 2. Disaster Council shall meet a minimum of 6 times per year, 3. Disaster Council will be an oversight committee of the Tiburon Peninsula Multi-Hazard Disaster Plan and shall report to the City I' J Managers and City Councils. 4, The Disaster Council and its individual members shall have no authority for disaster mitigation or emergency response and shall not interfere with the operational sections of the plan, Their responsibility shall be strictly to assist in the maintenance and training phases of the Peninsula Disaster Multi-Hazard Plan. 5. The existence of the Disaster Council shall not preclude Tiburon or Belvedere from proceeding with the development of their respective disaster planning programs. revised: 3/16/95 MEMORANDUM DATE: April 12, 1995 TO: Robert Kleinert, Tiburon Town Manager Ed San Diego, Belvedere City Manager FROM: Barbara Creamer, Recreation Director RE: Proposed Disaster Council You requested that Judy Bloch, the chair of the Tiburon Peninsula Disaster Preparedness Committee, submit names of residents who have demonstrated their interest in disaster planning and would be willing to serve if a Disaster Council is formed, The following names are being submitted by Judy for consideration if the formation of a Disaster Council is approved : Medical Representative Belvedere Representatives Tom Cromwell MD. 435-2069 Paul Garbarini 435-0483 School District Rep Barbara Brookins-Schneider 435-1197 Frank Buscher 435-9872 Judy Bloch 388-2696 Elva Edger 388-0930 Sheila Puckem 435- 7844 Tiburon Representatives If you have any questions feel free to call me, marin county risk management authority marin cities liability management authority DOUG DAWSON JEAN BONANDER DARRELL HEPPNER Chairman Vice Chairperson Program Director City of Mill Valley City of Larkspur 367 Bancroft Ave, P.o. Box 1029 400 Magnolia Ave. po.. Box 958 Mill Valley, CA 94942 Larkspur, CA 94939 San Leandro, CA 94577 415,388-4033 415,927,5000 510,632,2200 800,662-8469 FAX 510,632,2475 April 5, 1995 Robert Kleinert TOWN OF TIBURON 1155 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: 1995 Employee Health and Safety Survey Dear Bob: L/eM Is City of Belvedere Belvedere - Tiburon J.R.C. Town of Corte Madera Town of Fairfax City of Larkspur City of Mill Valley City of Novato Town of San Anselmo City of Sausatito Town off Tiburon Twin Cities Police Authority We are pleased to enclose your Employee Health and Safety Surveys. For your convenience two separate reports were prepared: 1. Administration/Public Works 2. Planning. Each report has three separate sections: A) Questionnaire and checklist B) Recommendations via an Action Plan C) Summary of Section 3203, Title 8 Plus information on accident reporting, accident investigation, safety policy, noise control, hazardous communication and right-to-know. In addition, attached to my letter is Bill's overall recommendations to the Town, as the employer. Should you have any questions, don't hesitate to call. ;" Yours/truly, . I f7 ~//!, Darrell Heppner v DH/es enclosures (2) NICKEL ASSOCIATES 1282 Stabler Lane, Suite 630-136 Yuba City, CA 95993 (916) 755-0727 March 30, 1995 Town of Tiburon 1155 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon, CA 94920 Re: Loss Control Program The following is a summary of consultants comments from the Employee Health and Safety Survey. Specific departmental recommendations are included under a separate cover. The council has the ultimate responsibility for the loss control program. It is well documented that the council delegates the implementation of the Injury Illness Prevention Policy (IIPP) to the administrator, managers, supervisors and all employees, They are held accountable and responsible. It is recommended that the total departmental cost of the worker compensation claims (including indemnity and medical paid to date; excluding reserves) be provided to each department supervisor. Consultant discovered that most department supervisors are unaware of the excessive costs of the claims. The information can be obtained from the Renaissance monthly claims run. It is of paramount importance to exclud~ any reserve amounts from the costs per claim totals. This process would aid in enhancing the willingness of supervisors to take ownership and responsibility for managing their own departmental losses. Consultant found the Town of Tiburon's IIPP to be a well written standardized policy that is followed through out all departments. It was noted that in the Public Works department each employee has their own individual set of Material Safety Data Sheets. This is an example of the high quality work that made the Town of Tiburon a pleasure for consultant to review. William L, Nickel (916) 755-0727 i'1a in l:Jl s't , i::-"', [;:'IF; T~L:l-"15-45E-7924 Per [;)95 14:44 ~J,JC2 P,Ol IrATf (W CALfF'QRHIA _ JHE "f''sounca, AOENCY DEPARTMENT OF PARKS AND RECREATION PETi WllBOH. OOtl'MnoI To: Bob Kleinert Tiburon Town Manager ~'; ,;"ll i,-,\ 'j) ...:i' I l!.J 1"-", r"'. 1:_ ,i: I ,,', iJ II 1 '; ~. - r , , From: Ken Leigh Marin Distri<:t State Parks ;\: -" ;', /"~GLj{;; UFFICE r;,:: Tl8URON "', .~.t~,,,,, (.! i V\'~ I'. Date: April 19, 1995 OR\G\NAL Subject: ,",ngellsland Concert Information Sheet As we discussed today, I received an application for a special event on Angel bland. I received this application last nie-ht and wanted 10 give you the detail. as I know them at thia time, UAll: - The proposed concert would be May 13th, 1995 :rim!.:. The proposed time is from 3:00 1',01, to 4:30 p.m. flag: - Ayala Cove picnic area Anis1 - Akira limbo with Paul Taylor. 111i. is billed as a smooth jazz concert. SJl.QIW2I: - Includes Angcllsland Company, AngellsllUld Association, Red and White Fleet and KKSF Jazz Radio and there maybe others - possibly Angel Island Ferry, Alte'ndance - It is estimated to be 1200 total, some indications are that is quite high for a KKSF concert but that is unknown 85 yet It is also oxpected that 60% or more of the attendance will come from Sftn Francisco Other: . It is also my understanding that the Angel Island Association (the volunteer, non-profit organization that supports many activities) may tile for a one day beer and wine license, Olller: - I am checking on the amplified music issue, ) have been told the instruments are acoustic but there bc a microphone on staff, That is stiU heing discussed, I am still working on details but this is vicwed as low key and It test case Please give me a call if you have questions or concerns you wish to discuss ] will keep you ad\'ised of the slatus as we go through thc process ThanKS, . Ikt1l1 Jb I. ,.,' TOWN OF TIBURON Tlewt Ifc) SPECIAL EVENT PEIUqT APPLICATION DATE ~A' 7 )q9J- \ I , (' I II - I Sponsoring Group or organizationJ3.IQd~~o~ 0 r. ,f?.stQ ~so +-\.nrn"'-DLUr-Lr-S .f\-;s:s:oc~ "" . / Per\r;bi1 Making Application ~"I'":\:- qu.,...tHome Phone lj 3I-~..l-s-.f' Relationship to Sponsoring Group ~{~~, Address.3j< Blac~f7E.iO~ D, Type of Event_R~ q Date(s) ReqUested_tJ.oo"" I \. # of Participants Expected S-O # of Work Phone - Hours~ Spectators --- Safety: Describe Need for Traffic Control, Crowd Control, ,\,r,j- \.. 11\ I' r 0- \u, ~ h,r~..(cD \)\'. \)\'- parking'_{\\ott I.Ah\\ \-,1"'. \\~ 0 r ~ ~\- "S~v\dl \-,~ r\ cs..../J n*- '~ ~ <: r, \~ c\.c-~ ~ Ie '1 First Aid: What Arrangements will be made? ~~-\ '~rQ o..,"r~'\L'c ~ [~ 1'\'i.9-J-'b1o 'h~m$ , l' Clean-up: What Arrangements will be made? ~. "",\, ~ S G.J;; rc~ "\'<:,-- LAJ' \\ r\.",,,, '" "f a-~ "-'-l'c,,"*-. , using sound amplification equipment? Do you anticipate (Please indicate extent) No :::T 0 s-\- r. Roo rn R r,y . Publicity: Please indicate advance pUblicity given the event: f\\f') ;\i"'~ ~ \'\'\~, V\Ab~ do Sponsorship: If other than listed organization, identify and indicate extent .of involvement: --- .- .' Insurance Company: sCOrrSp4LE (!'v51A.~c..L C-f/I, Policy Number: C l SOb/;; l/ 0 g-/? Covers What? Type: 6-tNf-AA-L- /...l.4-J!.tlL"1 How Much? J ~ iN PI 0(10 /,1~ Oil'} 077J , application: Other: Please list other items which are pertinent to your Please attach a copy of the bUdget for the event. Sl.L ~td) *-'.'-.~" ~'" ,,,'-On..., I have read, understand and agree to all the terms of this application and the Special Event Policy of the Town of Tiburon. APP(9)VED: a -Adt: ~L~~ Planning Director r Date 4!2011~ Date ~"h~ I Djite ~;ZO'9~ Date ~~J Block Party !II DATE: May7th TIME: 4 pm to 7 pm PLACE: The very top of Blackfield Drive MENU: Light Appetizers BBQ Chicken Sandwiches Hot Dogs (for Kids of all ages) Three side dishes COST: $15 per Adult (11 years and up) $7 per Child (5 to 10 years old) All paper goods at1d ice will be provided PLEASE BIIIG yoUI OWl: *Beverages *Dessert for sharing *Picnic blanket and/or card table with folding chairs Please .,ote that seati.,g is U",ited :?<......................................................................................... Name: # of Adults: Total Enclosed:_ # of Children: Make checks payable a.,d tltail to: Janet Quint, 343 Blackfield Drive, Tiburon 94920 *Se.,d pro"'pt pay",ettt .,of later tha., April 30, 1995* Still have questions?????? Call ~anet at 435-6558 or Michelle at 435-1646 . '>' ~".~ .., l' \0 TOWN OF TIBURON ~Jvt Ilb) SPECIAL EVENT PERMIT APPLICATION DATE 'i' I 1 - '\ S Sponsoring Group or Organization SAvv\ IS (.\(V\.ct-to--(.L Person Making Applica tion...PJ2-1 Av\ ~ I 1..-5 <JV\ Home Phone Relationship to Sponsoring Group C)U - 0lAJV\ ~ Address '1-1- Mf'>0.,V\ "S ,. Work Phone '..ns -'+51... ::r Type of Event 1 STJ:\A:tJrJ 1\JC:::')1...<;~ pA-a-TY Date(s) Requested krAC",\A.Si ,~ (C('1S Hours-=l p""" --\.::, ,PIV\ ) ~ ,..{.:~<::; - 'f S L=t- # of Participants Expected - # of Spectators Safety: Describe Need for Traffic Control, Crowd Control, . Parking. S A-vlAS' W I,\..A- ~ ~ CJ?-. ~ 1) c....o-Y\. WGl- <Z::. IT.. , First Aid: What Arrangements will be made? w(/\ Clean-up: What Arrangements will be made? tJIA Do you anticipate using sound amplification equipment? Publicity: Please indicate advance publicity given the .. event: l-l VII\, l TL.-o - M.05\\-'-1 0-1 \}..l()i2..{) D~ ~-ci Sponsorship: If other than listed organization, identify and indicate extent of involvement: .J(p<: . ~, ." , ~ Insurance Company: ~evv\/I(V\ 5 ~.o Policy Number:M'2-)< P-OIOO n SC( Type: Gev\- L-( ilrl6ILt1\-f Covers What? How Much? 3 N\ r L- Other: Please list other items which are pertinent to your application: 11-1-1<; ~ wILL ~ p~ 501.kt.-y c5'V1 '(ItE p~ I S es 09- <:; fTw1. '') w 1'1'* T\.Te rrY\LLf ct+Av\ ~ ~ tJ~ V~4'ri/l'\V\ '" 8el r'1 G- uJF MlA~LL.. at-! T'l~ D~\N ~ ,A;~-it~n,oJooJ Please attach a copy of the bUdget for the event. I have read, understand and agree to all the terms of this application and the Special Event Policy of the Town of Tiburon. -~ ~ Applicant '{-18-g5 Date APPROVED: G} ~ " I '1"\/, 4~l(5: Date Y~r I ate ij-;zo~ Date 4'1-u/tJr I D<yt:e 1JeA J g HENRY HEROLD ARCHITECT ARCHITECTURE' PLANNING INTERIOR DESIGN 6 MARSH ROAD'TIBURON, CA 94920' TEL: 415.435,1649' FAX: 415.435,5321 RECEIVED APR 2 0 1995 PLAN19r%N&O:J,L~~~g~EPT. Design Review Board Town of Tiburon 1155 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon, CA.94920 April 20, 1995 Subject: Request for Due Consideration to Waive the Appeal Fee. Dear Board: This is a request for fair and due consideration to waive the disproportionate Appeal fee of $300.00. The initial apPlicant has only paid $50.00 for the removal of eiqht trees as a second application. (The $300.00 amount for appeal for a residence that requires over $1,000.00 for application fees for the applicant is justified, and possibly too smal10 As it is) it is inequitible and the whole fee structure should be reevaluated. ( Perhaps 50% 06 the applicant's Planning fee as a simple yardstick.) Further, I am an Owner of one of the Condominium Units that were available to only middle income owners through the Marin County Housing Authority. Therefore, a consideration to waive is justly due as a non-profit entity. I have witnessed this consideration given to the TPC (a well-to-do Private non-profit Club) on this basis. There is just precedent. Finally. there has been considerable past abuse of the Tree Ordin- ance policy relative to our Common Area which should be taken into account. Therefore, on the grounds put forward I respectfully request that the disproportionate Appeal fee be waived. Thank you for your consideration in this regard. Sincerely, ~ -f/-~ Henry Herold