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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2008-03-28 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of March 24 - 28, 2008 Tiburon 1. Letter - Nick Christensen - Fixing Paradise Drive Road Surface Agendas & Minutes 2. Minutes - BelvederefTiburon Library Agency - 2/11/08 3. Minutes - Planning Commission - 3/12/08 4. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - 3/26/08 5. Agenda - Design Review Board - 4/3/08 6. Workshop Announcement - Paradise Sewer Line Extension - 4/10/08 Regional a) Notice of Public Hearing - Marin County Development Code. b) Letter - MCCMC - Introduction of New Legislative Committee * c) Comcast California - Newsletter - February 2008 * d) Invitation - Marin History Museum - Gala Dinner - 5/2/08 * e) Invitation - Rail-Volution 2008 -10/26 -10/29/08 * Agendas & Minutes f) Agenda - Marin County Board of Supervisors - 4/1/08 * Council Only J. March 3, 2008 Tiburon Town Council The Honorable Jeff Slavitz 1505 Tiburon Blvd. Tiburon CA, 94920 RECEIVED MAR 2 7 2008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Dear Jeff Slavitz, ~/Q ~~~ RE: Fixing the roads of Paradise Drive I am here today asking you to clean, re-pave, and de-pothole the long windy road of Paradise Drive. I am also requesting that something be done about the obnoxious bicyclist road. The road is a commute traffic road that is used a fair amount. The constant battering on our car wheels from the irregular potholes, the chipped & tom road. .. throwing off our control of the operated vehicles, has gone one step too far for many. After years and years of toleration of this problem, I can no longer stand it. I drive it everyday and not once has the road been flat, clean, or pleasant to drive on. On top of all of this, there persists to be bikers that refuse to stay as far right as possible, which causes potential head on collisions between incoming cars. The entire road has not been paved in 40 years, and paving 10 feet of concrete every 2 miles does nothing. We need to fix this road once and for all. Sincerely, Nick Christensen 3491 Paradise Dr. Tiburon, CA 94920 Regular Meeting BELVEDERE-TIBURON LIBRARY AGENCY Belvedere-Tiburon Library, Tiburon, California February 11, 2008 DIGEST ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ W ~ ~ ~. ~ MAR 2 6 2008 lW MINUTES T.OWN CLERK TOWN OF TIBURON Members Present: Members Absent: Staff Present: Guests Present: Mary Falk, Beverlee Johnson, Steger Johnson, Bill Kuhns and Ann Otter Lois Epstein and Heather Lobdell Deborah Mazzolini, Tom Perot and Mary Vella Jennifer Devlin and Andy Sohn, EHDD; Glenn Isaacson and Hank Bruce, Building Team Committee; Carol Kurland, BTLF; Peggy Curran, Town of Tiburon; Deirdre McCrohan, The Ark Newspaper; Gaby Isaacson CALL TO ORDER: OPEN FORUM: No Comment Chair Falk called the regular session to order at 6:20PM STAFF, BOARD AND COMMITTEE REPORTS: 1. Chair's Report Chair Falk welcomed the architectural firm EHDD whose presentation will be moved up on the agenda to accommodate their schedule. 8. EHDD Presentation on conceptual designs Jennifer Devlin and Andy Sohn described the progress on the conceptual design for the Library expansion. The architectural team met with the Building Team on five occasions and narrowed the design possibilities from four to two. The Civic Connection Scheme has been more thoroughly developed based on the Team's unanimous interest. In both schemes an additional eight parking spaces (total of 62) are shown. The Courtyard Scheme involves a new 2-story building to the north of the existing library with a bridge-like structure over the sanitary sewer easement connecting the two. It maintains the existing parking and depicts the additional 8 spaces as angled on Mar West Street which would present awkward circulation problems. The plan calls for a deck between the two buildings over the easement. The Civic Scheme involves a 2-story expansion to the east over the existing parking, placing all of the off-street parking at the back of the Library. It has a development pattern that the Town of Tiburon encourages with frontage to the street and parking in the rear. It maintains the connection with Zelinsky Park and open space through the gap between the library and Town Hall to a pedestrian plaza facing Tiburon Blvd. The 2nd floor includes most of the collection and an opportunity for a terrace with views. On the 1 st floor, staff is located on street side as is the cafe and bookstore, with meeting rooms (and kitchen) at the back of the building overlooking the park. The depiction of the interior spaces is more detailed than necessary at this point but helps EHDD know that everything in the building plan will fit. The architects produced a 3-D model of the Civic Scheme which exhibits lots of dormers and clerestory windows. Members of the audience commented on issues such as the desire for lots of light which may reduce the need for electricity during the day, the pros and cons of a staff patio on Tiburon Blvd., the bulk of the addition and maintaining existing design elements indoors and out, the potential for sloped flooring in the meeting room, and the circulation sorting system. Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency February 11, 2008 Minutes Page 2 2. BTLF Report The Nominating Committee will present their new slate of officers at the annual BTLF meeting on Wednesday, March 1 ih at 7:00PM. This year the annual Petrocelli Luncheon will be held on Tuesday, May 6th and chaired by Trustee Heather Lobdell. The Gently Used Art Auction is March 6-9 in the Founders Room and in a tent on the Children's Patio. The auction ends at 3:00 on Sunday. There is a preview party for the Library Society on Thursday evening from 5-8:00. Chair Falk will be the BTLA liaison at the next BTLF meeting. 3. Library Director's report - Deborah Mazzolini State budget news could impact the library's finances. The library will still receive money from the Public Library Fund which is based on population and does not produce any big revenue for us. Transaction-based revenues come from two sources: (1) Direct loans where a patron outside the 94920 area comes in personally and checks out materials; and (2) Interlibrary loan (ILL) where patrons outside 94920 put a hold on one of our books and it is sent to them through the MARINet system. We estimate the cuts from these sources to be about $50,000 this year. We estimate that the library will receive less revenue this year from these services. The good news is that an additional $142,583 in ERAF was recently distributed. The past weekend a 2-day used book sale netted over $800. Assistant Director for Library Operations Abbot Chambers oversaw the setup but the event itself was wholly staffed by volunteers. These sales will be held every second month. Unsold books are sent to B-Logistics who broker these for us, generating additional money. The newsletter was distributed last week. Circulation statistics continue to increase every quarter. 4. Financial statement for December 2007 Half-way through the fiscal year and the library has garnered 550/0 of anticipated tax revenues. Operating expenses are at 500/0 so the budget is in good condition. There is $1,623,000 in undesignated cash available. Reserves are well-funded. The first 550/0 of 2007-08 ERAF is expected soon. 5. Committee Reports The list of programs into March is in the packet. This week the local author program on The House of Mandavi is expected to generate a crowd. There was no film in December or January but there will be a series of shorts screened on February 29th. CONSENT CALENDAR: 6. Approval of minutes of December 10, 2007 A motion to approve the minutes of January 14, 2008 made by Trustee Beverlee Johnson and seconded by Trustee Kuhns passed. 7. Approval of warrants and in house check register dated December 2007 A motion to approve the check register and warrants dated December 2007made by Trustee Steger Johnson and seconded by Trustee Otter passed. TRUSTEE CONSIDERATIONS: 8. Building Program Planning Update Glenn Isaacson gave a report from the Building Team. At its meeting on January 30, 2008 the committee moved to accept and recommend the Civic Connection scheme to the BTLA as the preferred design for the expansion for numerous reasons: Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency February 11, 2008 Minutes Page 3 1. One building will function better than two. 2. Tiburon's General Plan favors buildings with street frontage and off-street parking. 3. A shared pedestrian plaza between the Library and Town Hall makes a positive civic statement. 4. Maintaining Library operations during most of the construction phase appears feasible in both schemes. 5. The visual connections to the open spaces (Zelinsky Park, marsh, 8t. Hilary's) are all preserved. 6. The cafe fronting Tiburon Blvd. will animate the plaza with Library and Town Hall visitors. 7. The Children's Library location provides the opportunity for outdoor and quiet useable space. 8. Careful architectural expression of the addition can support the existing library fa~ade and permit a complementary expression for the addition itself. 9. The design maintains the existing nave. 10. The expansion design permits more natural daylight to enter the building. Chair Falk thanked the committee for their effort toward this decision. A motion to formally receive the report and recommendation of the Building Team made by Trustee Johnson and seconded by Trustee Kuhns passed. , The discussion then turned to future meeting dates. As of this date, the City of Belvedere has agreed to place an EHDD ~resentation on the agenda of the City Council at their meeting on Monday, March 10 h and the Town of Tiburon will see it on their Council meeting Wednesday, March 5th. Town Manager Peggy Curran recommended that EHDD give an abbreviated version of tonight's to the Council (who will take no action). She felt it best if the council meeting were not used as a forum for public input but that the meeting would be open to comment. She recommended a future meeting to address the public and field input be held outside the Town/City Halls. Trustee Johnson suggested that Glenn Isaacson also be present to describe the Building Team's decision-making process. He also thought that having the Kol Shofar audience would be a bonus, addressing people who might otherwise not attend the expansion presentation. Trustees Johnson and Kuhns agreed it would be best to have a separate public meeting at the library after the Council meetings. This would probably have to be at the end of March, making the BTLA April 21st meeting the earliest possible date that the trustees could make their final decision and vote on a conceptual design. Director Mazzolini noted that even with the earlier public meetings in Tiburon and Belvedere when there were still four designs on the table, the most feedback came from the public from the posting the designs in the library lobby. There were many thoughtful responses and only two negative responses. There should be plenty of advance notice about all meetings. In addition to announcements in the Ark, Trustee Kuhns suggested a bookmark promoting the dates be made for distribution at the circ desk. Belvedere Tiburon Library Agency February 11, 2008 Minutes Page 4 10. Museum Pass Policy The Asian Art Museum has agreed to be a part of our museum pass program with two membership cards. Each card will allow 2 adults and children under 12 to enjoy entry to the museum. This membership level cost $500. A motion to adopt the revised Museum Pass Policy, made by Trustee Steger Johnson and seconded by Trustee Kuhns, passed. COMMUNICATIONS 11. Monthly calendar 12. Schedule of 2008 meeting dates The March meeting will be held March 1 ih. Trustee Steger Johnson will be unable to attend this meeting. ADJOURNMENT: The meeting adjourned at 8:00 pm. Respectfully submitted, Mary Vella Upcoming meeting: Wednesday, March 5th at the City of Belvedere Council meeting Monday, March 10th at the Tiburon Town Council meeting Monday, March 1ih, BTLA, an email will be sent to ensure a quorum. 3. MINUTES NO. 961 PLANNING COMMISSION March 12, 2008 Regular Meeting Town of Tiburon Council Chambers 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California ()IG~ ~8.,.. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL: Chair Aguirre called the meeting to order at 7:30 P.M. Present: Chair Aguirre, Vice-Chairman O'Donnell, Commissioners Fraser and Frymier (arrived late) Absent: Commissioner Kunzweiler Staff Present: Community Development Director Anderson, Planning Manager Watrous, Associate Planner Tyler and Minutes Clerk Harper ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Staff Update: Planning Manager Watrous said that the Planning Commission will be holding review of the CUP for the Tiburon Peninsula Club on the March 26th agenda, and for purposes of a discussion and the existence of a quorum of the Commission, he confirmed that Commissioner Fraser and Chair Aguirre are current members of the Club. Commission Information Items and Committee Updates: Vice-Chairman O'Donnell announced he would be unable to attend the April 9, 2008 meeting. EIR SCOPING SESSION: 1. 20 and 22 MAIN STREET SPAN: SCOPING SESSION FOR AN ENVIRONMENTAL IMP ACT REPORT (EIR) FOR A PROPOSED COMMERCIAL PROJECT; Zelinsky Properties, Owner; Hank Bruce Architects, . Applicant; Assessor Parcel Number 059-102-18; File #10705 Associate Planner Tyler gave the staff report, summarizing that the project calls for demolition of the existing dilapidated 2-story, 2,415 square feet Harbor Light commercial building, and replacing it with a new 2-story, 2,941 square foot commercial building. She TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 1 stated that the Town has determined that an Environmental Impact Report (EIR) must be prepared for this project, and the scoping session helps to identify the reasonable range of actions, project alternatives, mitigation measures, and potentially significant effects to be analyzed in depth by the EIR. She described the process for reviewing the application, noting that comments regarding the merits of the project itself should be reserved for public hearings held after certification of the Final EIR. Hank Bruce, architect, said he was available to answer questions of the Planning Commission. Vice-Chair O'Donnell acknowledged the excellent reputation and work of Mr. Bruce and questioned why the project required an EIR. Community Development Director Anderson replied that for a historic structure over 50 years old and on a list of historic structures, CEQA presumes that demolishing the building is a significant adverse impact. . Vice-Chair O'Donnell said that there was not a great deal of difference in the appearance of the new fayade versus the old fayade. Director Anderson agreed, but said that the impact lies in the fact that the historic structure will be gone. Commissioner Fraser acknowledged that it is probably a good thing that the building would be replaced. He noted that when the Town worked on the fountain downtown, there were problems with construction and excessive water, and he hoped that the applicant could learn from the Town's experience. He suggested that construction not occur on Saturdays, given that the downtown area is very active on weekends. Chairman Aguirre noted that the CEQA issues were limited and asked if they could be addressed without an EIR. Community Development Director Anderson stated that the Town hoped to prepare a tightly focused EIR that would deal mostly with cultural and historical resources affected by the project, but he noted that all EIRs must address all topical areas required by CEQA. Mr. Bruce thanked the Commission for their comments and hoped that the consequential expense to the client of the EIR will be reduced. There was no public comment. Vice-Chair O'Donnell said the Commission had no choice in waiving the requirements for the EIR, but he felt that this was an example of government for the sake of government. He asked that the applicant try to maintain the historical nature of the fayade as much as possible. NOTED PRESENT: Commissioner Frymier was noted present at 7:45 p.m. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 2 OATH OF OFFICE: The Oath of Office was administered to new Commissioner Cathy Frymier. PUBLIC HEARINGS: 2. 1655 MAR WEST STREET: REQUEST FOR TIME EXTENSION OF AN APPROVED TWO-LOT TENTATIVE SUBDIVISION MAP; Diane Ho, Owner; Douglas Matteso, Civil Engineer; Applicant; Assessor Parcel Number 059-051- 18; File #60402 Commissioner Fraser recused himself from this item. Director Anderson summarized the staffreport, stating that a Tentative Subdivision Map was approved in 2005 to subdivide property located at 1655 Mar West Street into two lots. He said that the Tentative Map approval is set to expire on March 23,2008, and the applicants have timely filed for an extension of the map approval. He stated that the applicants are requesting a standard three (3) year time extension of the approved tentative map. He noted that there is a minor inconsistency in the resolution approving the Tentative Map regarding the area allowed for a garage on the new lot and he asked the Planning Commission to review this issue and determine whether any adjustment of the condition of approval regarding garage size would be appropriate. In response to a question from Chair Aguirre, he said that a conventional size for a two-car garage could be 400-600 square feet and that a 600 square foot garage could accommodate three cars. The public hearing was opened. Diane Ho, applicant, said that the project has been much more work than she anticipated and that she has been working diligently on the Final Map and hopes to complete it within 60-90 days. Vice-Chair O'Donnell noted there was another application for this same property for improvements to the drainage ditch, and Director Anderson said there is a pedestrian path that goes along the property and there is a drainage ditch; one of the conditions of the resolution required the Commission review the subdivision improvement drawings for the improvements made to the path prior to the project moving forward with the Parcel Map. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Vice-Chair O'Donnell supported granting the time extension and recommended allowing a 500 square foot garage. Chair Aguirre agreed that the request was appropriate, but said that he was not inclined to make any changes to the resolution as a 500 square foot garage was consistent with the intent of allowing a two-car garage. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 3 ACTION: It was MIS (O'Donnell/Frymier) to adopt the draft resolution granting a three year time extension of the tentative map. Vote: 3-0-1 (Fraser abstained). Commissioner Fraser returned to the meeting. 3. 2306 MAR EAST STREET: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #10802 TO EXPAND A FIXED PIER AND DECKS; Magdelena Yesil, Owner; W.B. Clausen Structural Engineers, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 059-400-04; File #10802 Commissioner Frymier recused herself from this item. Planning Manager Watrous summarized the staff report and said that the project would involv~ the expansion of an existing fixed pier and decks on property located at 2306 Mar East Street. He described the design of the proposed pier, decks and floating dock. He noted that the neighbor at 2308 Mar East has some water views toward the Golden Gate Bridge that could be affected by the proposed deck expansion and that a wooden trellis on top of the decks at the rear of the house has been eliminated from the plans. The public hearing was opened. Jim Wickett, owner, said that he and his wife have enjoyed Raccoon Straits from a sailing perspective. He stated that the current pier and deck are unsafe and the house needs seismic upgrades. He said that he has worked with the neighbors to the west and have now visited the neighbors to the east to evaluate their concerns. Kers Clausen, structural and marine engineer, stated that the intent of this project is not just to build a pier, but to fix the corroding piles and elevate the pier. He stated that waves from prior storms broke over the pier. He said that the existing pier is unstable and is rotting away. He said that they hoped to make the pier and decks more livable. He stated that the new pilings beneath the deck extension were needed to for a seismic retrofit for the house and to create a backspan to hold the house up. He described the elevated 22 inches. He said that the boat lift would be similar to one next door and the floating dock would be made of lattice so water can go through it. He said that the movable platform will allow the owner to get down into the boat. He said that the owner has had several meetings with the neighbor to the west who is supportive of the project. He stated that the improvements will look no different to the neighbor to the east than what exists now, describing the existing viewline. He presented an aerial photo illustrating the relationship of the proposed decks to the neighbor to the east. Vice-Chair O'Donnell asked if the new pier would be the same height as the pier at 2304 Mar East. Mr. Clausen said that the height would be within a few inches of the height of the other pier. He noted that the pier next door has a boat lift but does not have a movable platform. He said the floating dock would provide access into the bay for recreational uses such as kayaking and that the platform would generally be kept at the TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 4 same level as the pier. Mr. Wickett said they shortened the proposed pier would be three feet shorter than the existing pier. He said that docking a boat is difficult due to the currents and the floating dock would make it easier to dock the boat and pull it into the boat lift. He said that they plan to keep the dock free of materials and supplies and as low as possible. Chair Aguirre noted that the lattice surface of the movable dock would not necessarily help minimize the visibility of the dock. Vice-Chair O'Donnell stated that the plans show that the deck would extend out 4 feet and not just extend at an angle. Mr. Clausen showed the plans which indicated that the deck would not project into the neighbors' views. Commissioner Fraser asked if the entire deck expansion was necessary for the structural integrity of the house and Mr. Clausen confirmed that it was. Commissioner Fraser stated that he could see the merits for the pier and decks, but not necessarily for the floating dock. He said that he was hesitant to set a precedent for approving something else that would be floating into the bay. Mr. Clausen said that the owner and his wife like to use their kayaks often and without the platform he was not sure how they would access the bay. He stated that the existing pier extends halfway into the space for the floating dock. He stated that a floating dock is a convenience that would have the least impact on neighbors. He acknowledged the importance to avoid cluttering decks and piers. Chair Aguirre asked if they consider angling the deck on the opposite side. Mr. Clausen stated that the dock would be out of the neighbors' viewline. He noted that they have submitted their application to BCDC and stated that they will continue to work with the neighborhood. Scott Briggs said that he is the neighbor to the west and that the applicants have made every effort to take into account their and the neighbors' views and preferences. He said that he has a variety of boats and kayaks and that the movable platform should be considered favorably. He said that it is difficult to scale about 14 feet up to a pier at low tide and he felt that the design of the floating dock has been changed and properly engineered. He said that other homes in Belvedere have similar docks. He supported the project as long as the pier did not get cluttered with junk. He reiterated that approving this project was the proper course of action that would improve access to the water. The public hearing was closed. Commissioner Fraser said he was generally not in support of building more structures into the water, but he understood the need to engineer structures properly. He said that the project works for the area and he supported the app1ciation. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 5 Vice-Chair O'Donnell said that he visited the house to the east. He said that this is a good project but voiced concern with the floating dock extending out 3 feet from the end of the existing pier. He did not have a problem with the movable platform, but asked that the actual extension into the bay be cut back 3 feet to its current location. He said the issues had more to do with the mass of the structure and protecting the bay than with views. He understood the need for the improvements but felt that it would not be a hardship to not extend past the current location of the pier. Chair Aguirre stated that he could approve the project as designed, adding that a three foot extension would be hardly noticeable, especially with the platform below the level of the pier. He said that the existing solid material would actually be shortened by three feet and the additional length would be visually immaterial. Commissioner Fraser stated that the merits of the project are strong enough to support it, adding that the moveable platform would improve the safety of the pier. ACTION: It was M/S (O'Donnell/Fraser) to adopt the draft resolution conditionally approving the project. Vote: 3-0-1 (Frymier abstained). Commissioner Frymier returned to the meeting. 4. GREEN BUILDING PROGRAM: CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO TOWN COUNCIL TO ADOPT MUNICIPAL CODE AMENDMENTS TO CHAPTER 13 (BUILDING) ADOPTING ENHANCED ENERGY EFFICIENCY REGULATIONS, AND TO CHAPTER 16 (ZONING) FOR TEXT AMENDMENTS RELATED TO REMODELS AND WIRELESS COMMUNICATION FACILITY PERMIT DURATIONS; FILES MCA2008-03, MCA 2008-04 AND MCA2008-5; (CONTINUED FROM JANUARY 9 AND FEBRUARY 13,2008) Community Development Director Anderson summarized the staff report. He said that the previous draft green building ordinance considered by the Commission also included miscellaneous "clean-up" zoning amendments involving remodel projects and wireless communication facility permits. He said that the Planning Commission subcommittee is working with Staff and a Town Council-appointed subcommittee and has recommended that the Town move immediately to adopt the enhanced energy efficiency standards while other components of the green building program are further refined prior to returning to the Planning Commission for public hearing. He said that the energy efficiency standards would that a new home over 3,500 square feet must meet the same energy budget of a 3,500 square foot home. He stated that there are also two orphaned zoning amendments that are recommended for approval at this time. One amendment would clarify the definition of remodels versus new construction projects and the other amendment reflects a change made in State law regarding wireless communication facilities requiring that such facilities approved after January 1, 2007 must be approved for at least a 10-year period and cannot be renewed for less than 5 years. He also suggested the Commission TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12,2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 6 consider continuing the hearing on the remainder of the green building ordinance to the April 23, 2008 meeting. Vice-Chair O'Donnell reported on the progress of the Subcommittee, stating that it is their intent to create a more meaningful program that would eliminate redundancies and not create unnecessary bureaucracy. Commissioner Fraser suggested that training and education on the adopted program for local builders would be helpful. Vice-Chair O'Donnell reported that Build It Green had offered to conduct a training session, but the subcommittee believed the Commission and Town could do most of the work ourselves. He said the subcommittee has encouraged that remodels be considered part of the program, as such projects constitute the majority of work in Town. The public hearing was opened. There were no public comments and the public hearing was closed. Commissioner Fraser voiced support for the energy efficiency standards and other amendments and recommended an education program be developed for builders and consumers. Commissioner Frymier believed the formation of the subcommittee was an excellent idea. She said that she would not want to create more for builders to do if it was just rhetoric and that the Town should not do a green building program until it was done properly. Vice-Chair O'Donnell recommended that the draft resolution be amended to delete the phrase "green building and" from the first sentence. Chair Aguirre supported the staff recommendation and putting a program in place that has some teeth while not imposing undue burden. ACTION: It was M/S (O'Donnell/Fraser) to recommend to the Town Council adoption of enhanced energy efficiency standards as set forth in Exhibit 1, as amended to remove the words "green building and" from the first sentence. Vote: 4-0. ACTION: It was M/S (Aguirre/O'Donnell) to adopt the Resolution recommending Town Council approval of the zoning text amendments regarding remodel projects and wireless communication facility permits. Vote: 4-0. ACTION: It was M/S (Fraser/Frymier) to continue the remainder of the Green Building Program item to the April 23, 2008 meeting. Vote: 4-0. TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 7 DISCUSSION ITEM 5. CONSIDER RECOMMENDATION TO TOWN COUNCIL TO ACCEPT THE ANNUAL GENERAL PLAN IMPLEMENTATIO STATUS REPORT FOR CALENDAR YEAR 2007 Director Anderson summarized the staff report on the General Plan Implementation Status Report required to be submitted each year to the State. He said that next year the State will require more detailed requirements for the housing portion of the report. He described progress made in the past year and recommended that the Commission recommend acceptance of the Annual General Plan Status Report to the Town Council. Commissioner Fraser asked if it was possible to change the priorities of general plan programs. Community Development Director Anderson said that there are opportunities to re-prioritize such programs. Chair Aguirre asked for an update on discussions with the County and LAFCO regarding Paradise Drive. Community Development Director Anderson reported that little progress has been made, but recently Supervisor McGlashen has begun efforts to prompt further discussions with the Town on this issue.. ACTION: It was M/S (Aguirre/Frymier) to recommend that the Town Council accept the Annual General Plan Status Report. Vote: 4-0. MINUTES: 6. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of February 27,2008 Vice-Chairman O'Donnell requested the word "though" be changed to "thought" on page 4, 5th paragraph. ACTION: It was M/S (Fraser/O'Donnell) to approve the minutes of February 27, 2008, as amended. Vote: 4-0. ADJOURNMENT The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 8:55 p.m. AL AGUIRRE, CHAIR ATTEST: DANIEL M. WATROUS, SECRETARY TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES-MARCH 12, 2008 MINUTES # 961 Page 8 q~ TOWN OF TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION 1505 Tiburon Boulevard ^ Tiburon, CA 94920 -..1.1 Action Minutes 'G~ Regular Meeting - 7:30 PM ~.C\~ March 26, 2008 U , ACTION MINUTES CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL 7:30 PM Present: Vice Chairman O'Donnell, Commissioner Fraser, Commissioner Frymier, Commissioner Kunzweiler Absent: Chairman Aquirre ORAL COMMUNICATIONS There Were None Persons wishing to address the Planning Commission on any subject not on the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Planning Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action will be referred to Town Staff for consideration and/or placed on a future Planning Commission agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3) minutes. COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING Staff U pd ate Commission Information Items PUBLIC HEARING 1. 7 & 9 WILKINS COURT: PRECISE PLAN (PO #19) TO MODIFY A BUILDING ENVELOPE AND CREATE A LANDSCAPE ENVELOPE; FILE #30801; Quentin Keith Hills, Owner; Ruschmeyer & Associates, Applicant; Assessor's Parcel No. 039- 070-32;[SP] CONTINUED TO APRIL 9,2008 2. 1600 MAR WEST STREET: REVIEW OF CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #10406 GRANTED TO EXPAND A PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITY (TIBURON PENINSULA CLUB); Southern Marin Recreation Center, Inc., Owner and Applicant; Assessor Parcel Nos., 058-171-17, 76, & 84, and 058-240-21 [DW] CONTINUED TO Mav 28, 2008 Action Minutes - Planning Commission Meeting March 26,2008 Page 2 MINUTES 3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES - Regular Meeting of March 12,2008 Approved as Written (4-0) ADJOURNMENT 8:40 PM DESIGN REVIEW BOARD AGENDA ~. OIG~S., TOWN OF TlBURON 1505 TmURON BOULEVARD TIBURON, CA 94920 DATE: 413/08 MEETING TIME 7:00 P.M. AGENDA NO.: #5 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 for the ~ecord; (3) State views/concerns succinctly; (4) Limit presentation to three minutes; (5) Speak directly into microphone and (6) All documents submitted at the meeting must first be submitted at the Staff table, to be entered into the record and retained by the Town. If an item is continued, it is the responsibility of interested parties to note the new meeting date. Notices will not be sent out for items continued to a specific date. Any documents produced by the Town and distributed to a majority of the Design Review Board regarding any item on this agenda, including agenda-related documents produced by the Town after distribution of the agenda packet 72 hours in advance of the Board meeting, will be available for public inspection at Tiburon Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, CA 94920. A. ROLL CALL: Chair Doyle, Boardmembers Chong, Corcoran and Glassner B. PUBLIC COMMENTS (FOR ITEMS NOT ON THE AGENDA) C. STAFF BRIEFING D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 949 Tiburon Blvd. Zhang/V elasco New Dwelling CONTINUED TO 4/17/08 E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 2. 3. 4. 18 Tanfield Drive Hardiman 34 Old Landing Road Foster 21 Gilmartin Drive Doone Additions AdditionsN ariance New Dwelling F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #4 OF THE 3/20/08 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING G. ADJOURNMENT **PLEASE NOTE THAT AGENDA ITEMS MAY BE TAKEN OUT OF ORDER** Sanitary District No.5 of Marin County Workshop Regarding the Paradise Sewer Line Extension Project Thursday, April 10, 2008, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Town of Tiburon Hall 1505 Tiburon Blvd., Tiburon DIG 6. E:S, RECEIVED MAR 2 5 2008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE TOWN OF TIBURON Join Sanitary District No. 5's manager Robert Lynch for a workshop regarding the paradise sewer line extension project. Topics: 1. District Manager's overview of the project. 2. Discussion of the terms of the May 7, 2007 agreement between the owners of the sewer line extension and Sanitary District No.5. 3. Facilitation of proposed payback agreement: a. Duration of Payback Agreement: Ten (10) years. b. Payback Agreement cap of $550,000.00. c. Cost to connect to Paradise Sewer Line Extension. d. Payback monies to be deposited into an escrow account. e. Use of monies collected in excess of the $550,000.00 cap. ~sz;::?:~~ COMMUNITY D.[V.[LOPM.[NT AGk;NCY . . . . . "V ALJ;X !--j INDS. D1RJ;CTOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARIN COUNTY CODE TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Board of Supervisors will hold a public hearing to consider proposed amendments to the Marin County Development Code. The Development Code includes the zoning and subdivision regulations that apply to the unincorporated areas of Marin County. The project includes proposed amendments including, but not limited to: (1) clarifying and expanding streamlining procedures for small to modest scale Design Review projects; (2) requiring Design Review for major remodels and demolition/rebuilding projects currently subject to ministerial review; (3) revising the standards and procedures for processing deviations from setback and height standards for detached accessory structures; (4) modifying planned district standards, development and use standards, inclusionary housing program procedures, tree protection and preservation requirements, temporary use permit review procedures, telecommunications facilities review procedures, and definitions; (5) modifying review procedures for large family day-care homes; and (6) establishing new procedures for direct appeals of certain decisions to the Board of Supervisors. Copies of the proposed Development Code amendments may be obtained from the Marin County Community Development Agency Planning Division, 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 308, San Rafael, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., Monday through Friday (excluding holidays). The certified Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the Marin Countywide Plan (CWP) adequately evaluated the Development Code, which functions as an implementing program to the CWP. A subsequent or supplemental EIR is not required because the proposed project does not include substantial changes involving new or more severe significant environmental effects, nor does the proposal involve new information that was not known at the time the EIR for the CWP was certified. In addition, the proposed amendments are exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act pur)suant to Sections 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines (Classes 7 and 8 Protection of natural Resources and Protection of the Environment). NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that said public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Marin County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday, April 1, 2008, in the Board of Supervisors Chambers (Room #330 - Administration Building), Civic Center, San Rafael, California, at the hour of 2:20 p.m. Any interested party may appear and be heard at this time. Please call the Community . Development Agency - Planning Division, at (415) 499-6269 on the Friday before the scheduled meeting to obtain a copy of the staff report, or visit our website at htto://www.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AoMn/cvbaonda.htm. Written material for the Board of Supervisors should be submitted to the Community Development Agency at least 10 days prior to the meeting date so that it can be distributed and considered by the Board of Supervisors with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Board of Supervisors prior to or at the meeting. NOTICE IS HEREBY FURTHER GIVEN that if you challenge the action on this project in court, you may be limited to raising only those issues you or someone else raised at the public hearing described in this notice, or in written correspondence delivered to the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at, or prior to, the public hearing. (Government Code Section 65009(b)(2).) ALEX HINDS Agency Director ~rI ,.,. ...m. .... ..... - ~g Thomas Lai Deputy Director Cur/tkl/projects/de vcode/pha se 3-2007 /bos-n t -04_ 0 1_ 08. doc AGENDA FOR MARIN COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS MARIN COUNTY FLOOD CONTROL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT BOARD OF SUPERVISORS lJIG~ I- ~8.,.. Agenda items will be heard at the time specified or later, depending on the progress of the meeting. AGENDA RECEIVED MAR 2 8 2008 TOWN MANAGERS OFFICE Tuesday, April 1, 2008 TOWN OF TIBURON Board of Supervisors Chambers, Room 330, Civic Center 10:00 a.m. 1. Presentation of "Employee of the Month" Award, March 2008, to David Brown of the Public Defender's Office. 2. Board of Supervisors' matters. 3. Administrator's report. 4. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Board of Supervisors' agenda. 5. Consent Calendar A (Items CA-1 through CA-5) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) 6. Consent Calendar B (Item CB-1) ("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.) 7. Request from Supervisors Brown and Kinsey to receive report on the Parent Services Project, and request for contribution of $15,000 for the Ethel Seiderman Family Fund. ~ rI ,.,. ..... .... ..... - ~ JI All County public meetings are conducted in accessible locations. If you require American Sign Language interpreters, assistive listening devices or other accommodations to participate in this meeting, these may be requested by calling (415) 499-7331 (voice) or (415) 499-6172 (TTY) at least 72 hours in advance. Copies of documents used in this meeting are available in accessible formats upon written request. The agenda is available on the Internet at httD:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/efiles/BS/AaMn/cvbaanda.htm The Board meeting is broadcast live over the Internet at httD:/Iwww.co.marin.ca.us/deDts/BS/Archive/Meetinas.cfm A copy of the agenda will be faxed upon request by dialing (415)-499-6060 and entering "181" after the brief introductory message. .A.~~(i~) \~~~;,; > ,p"" if ~,'1... ~ ':1) ... ~:,.~l~ <, 8. Request from the Public Works Director to authorize specific Nonmotorized Transportation Pilot Program ("NTPP") projects for Steps, Lanes, and Paths Program funding. Recommended actions: (a) Review. projects; (b) identify projects to be funded and (c) authorize the Public Works Director to execute any required documents related to project funding, as detailed in staff report dated April 1 , 2008. 9. First Reading: Ordinance amending Chapters 23.18 and 24.04 of the Marin County Code pertaining to urban runoff pollution prevention and storm water management design standards. Recommended actions: Request clerk to read ordinance by title only and schedule merit hearing for April 15, 2008, at 11 :30 a.m. 10. Appointments: a. Economic Commission Three term expirations as follows: One representing the Marin County Council of Chambers (Andrew McCullough, incumbent), one representing Realtors (Kay Moore-Harris, incumbent) and one representing the Labor Council (Bill Scott, incumbent). All incumbents have reapplied. Recommended action: Make three (3) appointments. b. Women's Commission Two term expirations as follows: One representing District 1 and one representing District 4. Marcia McLean representing District 1 has reapplied. Recommended actions: Make one appointment and continue remaining appointment for District 4 representative to April 15, 2008. Recess as the Board of Supervisors 11 :30 a.m. Convene as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors 11 a. Approval of minutes of the meetings of January 15 and February 5, 2008. 11 b. Open time for public expression, up to three minutes per speaker, on items not on the Flood Control and Water Conservation District Agenda. 11 c. Board of Supervisors' matters. 11 d. Request to take actions related to accepting relocation of easement from the Tamalpais Valley Improvement Club ("TVIC") for the Marin Avenue drainage improvement project. Recommended actions: (i) Authorize President to execute Certificate of Acceptance of Grant of Interest in Real Property for the Easement Deed from TVIC; and (ii) adopt resolution authorizing Quitclaim Deed to TVIC. Marin County BOS Agenda 2 04/1/2008 11 e. Appointments: i. Flood Control Zone ("FCZ") #10 Advisory Board - Inverness One vacancy due to the resignation of John Robbins. Recommended action: Schedule appointment for May 1, 2008. Adiourn as the Marin County Flood Control and Water Conservation District Board of Supervisors Reconvene as the Board of Supervisors 12. Closed Session: Conference with legal counsel regarding existing litigation pursuant to California Government Code Section 54956.9(a). Name of Case: County of Santa Cruz, et a/. v. Michaela. Leavitt, et a/., C 07-2888. Reconvene in Open Session Announcement from Closed Session. 1 :30 p.m. 13. Hearing: Echenberg Appeal of the Brancross Design Review. 28 Teaberry Lane, Tiburon. (APN 058-071-01) Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct public hearing; and (c) make determination on Appeal including consideration of adopting resolution denying the Echenberg Appeal and sustaining the Planning Commission's conditional approval of the Brancross Design Review. 2:20 p.m. 14. Hearing: Consideration of ordinance adopting amendments to the Marin County Code, Title 22 (Development Code). Recommended actions: (a) Review the administrative record; (b) conduct public hearing; and (c) consider adopting ordinance. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * CONSENT CALENDAR A (Items CA-1 throuah CA-5) ("Consent Calendar A" reflects those agenda items that have prior policy approval from the Board.) CA-1. Board of Supervisors: a. Appointments: Request to schedule the following appointment for April 22, 2008: Marin Aaricultural Land Trust ("MAL T") One At-Large term expiration (Lynn Stray, incumbent). b. Supervisor Adams requesting resolution commending Dee Velazquez, 2008 City of San Rafael"Employee of the Year". Marin County BOS Agenda 3 04/1/2008 CA-2. CA-3. CA-4. c. Supervisors McGlashan and Adams requesting resolution commending Patty Garbarino as the 2008 City of San Rafael "Citizen of the Year". d. Supervisors McGlashan and Adams requesting resolutions (i) commending Double Rainbow as the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce "Small Business of the Year"; and (ii) commending Nelson Staffing as the San Rafael Chamber of Commerce "Large Business of the Year". e. Supervisor McGlashan requesting resolution proclaiming April 13-19, 2008, as "National Library Week for Marin County." f. Supervisor Brown requesting resolution proclaiming April 2008 as Marin County's "Month of the Young Child." g. Supervisor McGlashan requesting resolution proclaiming April 2008 as "Children and Nature Awareness Month." Health and Human Services: NOTE: Agreement in item CA-2b is a renewal of an existing agreement that was included in and funded in the FY 2007-08 budget. a. Authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 agreement with the Marin County Housing Authority, in an amount not to exceed $669,783, to provide support for the Shelter Plus Care Program to assist homeless mental health clients in obtaining housing and support services. (Corresponds with item 1f approved by the Housing Authority on March 4, 2008.) b. Authorize President to execute FY 2007-08 Title X Basic Contraceptive Services agreement with the California Family Health Council, Inc. ("CHFC"), accepting $116,910 in funding to provide education, outreach and family planning services. c. Authorize President to execute FY 2007 -08 agreement with the Marin Housing Authority-Full Service Partnership, in an amount not to exceed $85,000, to provide funds to subsidize Community Mental Health Services ("CMHS") client housing. Information Services and Technoloqy: a. Authorize President to execute agreement with Universal Business Services, Inc., in the amount of $76,400, to assist with configuration of SAP software focusing on the Asset modules. b. Authorize President to execute agreement with Materus Global, Inc., in the amount of $68,200, to provide support services for the SAP system. Public Works: a. Adopt Traffic Resolution No. _ establishing three, one-way stops as follows: for traffic on Corte Alta at the intersection of Alameda De La Loma; for traffic on Calle De La Mesa 0fV) at the intersection of Alameda De La Loma; and for traffic on Calle Arboleda at the intersection of Alameda De La Loma. b. Request from the Tomales Bay Association for temporary closure of B Street, between 5th and 6th Streets, in Point Reyes Station on Sunday, April 20, 2008, from 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., for the annual "Recycle Circus." Marin County BOS Agenda 4 04/1/2008 c. Request to authorize increase in contract contingency funds, in the amount of $350,000, for the former jail renovation project. (Project No. CAP-90106) d. Authorize President to (i) execute Notice of Completion for the North San Pedro Road Streetlight Replacement, Garden to La Pasada Project; and (ii) approve final payment in the amount of $52,410 and release retention amount of $5,823, 35 days after Board action, to B. Cantarutti Electric Co. (Project No. ECMCLD) CA-5. Treasurer: Monthly report of County, Schools, and District Investments as of February 29, 2008. CONSENT CALENDAR B (Item CB-1) (Four affirmative votes reauired) ("Consent Calendar B" reflects those agenda items requiring four affirmative votes relating to budgetary matters.) CB-1. Community Development Aoency: Request from the Community Development Agency, Environmental Health Services Division, to approve the following actions related to the development of an improved beach water quality monitoring test: (a) authorize acceptance of Rathmann Family Foundation grant, in the amount of $200,000, for the Beach Monitoring-Phylochip project; and (b) approve related budget actions as detailed in staff report dated April 1, 2008. Marin County BOS Agenda 5 04/1/2008