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HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2010-07-02"aJ TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST Week of June 28 -July 2, 2010 Tiburon 1. None Agendas & Minutes 2. Minutes -Design Review Board -June 17, 2010 3. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - July 1, 2010 Reizional a) Notice of Public Hearing - Title 22 - Native Tree Protection & Preservation b) Sierra Club Yodeler - July-August 2010 c) Connections - Spring 2010 d) MGH Transition and Community Health Update - June 2010 e) Media Release - MGH - Transition from Sutter to Marin Healthcare f) Guide to Bay Area Air Quality Management District 2010 Agendas & Minutes g) None * Council Only 120 MINUTES #9 TIBURON DESIGN REVEW BOARD MEETING OF JUNE 179 2010 The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Chong. A. ROLL CALL Present: Chair Chong, Vice-Chair Tollini, Boardmember Kricensky and Weller Absent: None Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous and Minutes Clerk Rusting B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None C. STAFF BRIEFING - None D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 2351 SPANISH TRAIL: File No. 21006; Derek and Nancy Parker, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a deck extension with a variance for reduced side yard setback. The applicant proposes to expand an existing deck further into the right side yard setback, resulting in a reduced setback of ten feet six inches (10' 6"). APN: 059-091-52. The applicants for this item were not present at the time, so this item was continued to later in the meeting. E. NEW BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 2. 301 KAREN WAY: File No. 21008; Vincent Valverde and Mary Twiggs, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling with a variance for excess lot coverage. The applicants propose to extend two existing bedrooms and an office toward the front of the house. A new entry would be provided and a new wood trellis would be installed along the front of the building. A new clerestory roof extension would be added across the center of the house. The additions would increase the lot coverage on the site to 35.8%, in lieu of the maximum 30.0% lot coverage for this property. APN 034-122-07. The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling on property located at 301 Karen Way. The project would extend two existing bedrooms and an office toward the front of the house. A new entry would be provided and a new wood trellis would be installed along the front of the building. A new clerestory roof extension would be added across the center of the house. The proposed additions would increase the calculated floor area of the property by 320 square feet to 2,648 square feet, which is less than the floor area ratio for this site. The proposed addition would increase the previously approved lot coverage of the site by 325 square feet to a total of 2,733 square feet (35.8%), which would be greater than the 30.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the R-1-BA zone. Therefore a variance is requested for excess lot coverage. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #8 6/17/10 Laura Conte, architect, described the project as a small, 320 square foot addition with a request for a lot coverage variance. The proposal is under the floor area ratio and height limit for the property. The plans include enlarging the bedrooms at the front of the house, creating unity between the front and back of the house, and providing an entry. The front and back of the house are currently like two separate houses, with the back in a modern style and front in original 1950s style. Ms. Conte stated that in the past the Design Review Board has approved numerous lot coverage variances in lieu of a second story in the Bel Aire neighborhood. She said that the owners discussed the possibility of a second story, but they did not want to create controversy in the neighborhood. She stated that the front portion of the addition would be hidden behind existing landscaping and almost unseen. She said that the lack of a second story and the height and mass placed in the middle of the house would minimize privacy issues. She said that they dropped the roof height towards the neighbors on the right side, and did not put any windows facing the neighbors on the left side. She noted that there are six other partial second stories on the block and the current proposal would be well below the height of those other homes. Ms. Conte believed that the project would fit in well with other homes in the area and serve as a positive addition to the neighborhood. Vice-Chair Tollini asked if Ms. Conte considered dropping the west side similar to what was done on the east side. Ms. Conte replied that they could drop it but this would limit their storage space, and that that side already has 6 foot high fences and no views would be affected. There was no public comment. Boardmember Weller applauded the applicants for designing the project with the neighborhood in mind. He said although the addition would not be a second story, it will look like a second story. He understood the reasoning for the design and noted that the neighbors approved of the project. He supported the direction of improvement in the area, believed that the case had been made, and supported the variance. Vice-Chair Tollini agreed with Boardmember Weller and said he believed that this would be a change for the neighborhood. He liked the design very much and said it would add to the neighborhood. However, he did not necessarily like how the left side of the house abruptly rose up, especially where the roof would overhang one foot beyond the roof below, giving it a top-heavy appearance. However, he agreed with the conclusions articulated in the staff report supporting the variance. Boardmember Kricensky commended the applicant for working with the neighborhood. He said that a 17-foot clerestory to add light was a creative way to make a house feel more open. He said that this was a creative solution to something that could have been proposed as a two-story house. He said that the coverage request was in line with the Board's philosophy for keeping houses to one story in the neighborhood. Chair Chong said that he liked the architecture and felt that this was a very responsible way to make an addition without going to a second story in a neighborhood where second stories are very controversial. ACTION: It was M/S (Tollini/Weller) that the request for 301 Karen Way is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approved the project, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Vote: 4-0. 3. 347 RIDGE ROAD: File No. 21010; Mel and Ruth Ronick, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, with a variance for reduced front yard setback. The applicants propose to construct a 26 square foot addition to an existing bedroom and extend an existing fence. The addition would extend to within 28 feet, 8 TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #8 6/17/10 inches of the front property line in lieu of the minimum 30 foot front yard setback. APN: 059- 041-01. Vice-Chair Tollini recused himself from the item. The applicant is requesting Design Review approval for the construction of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling on property located at 347 Ridge Road. An existing bedroom within the house would be expanded by 26 square feet. A fence extension and new pedestrian gate would be situated adjacent to the proposed addition. The proposed addition would increase the calculated floor area of the property to 3,920 square feet, which is less than the floor area ratio for this site. The proposed addition would increase the previously approved lot coverage of the site by 26 square feet to a total of 3,920 square feet (17.8%), which would be greater than the 15.0% maximum lot coverage permitted in the RO-2 zone. However, as the property already exceeds the lot coverage requirement and the proposed project would increase the lot coverage by less than 1.0%, a variance is not required for excess lot coverage. The proposed addition would extend to within 28 feet, 8 inches of the front property line. As a 30 foot front yard setback is required in the RO-2 zone, a variance is requested for reduced front yard setback. Miles Berger, architect, said that he was available to answer questions. He stated that the reason the addition was one story was so that it would be low enough for neighbors to view over the structure. There was no public comment. Boardmember Kricensky noted that the Board had previously granted similar variances in this neighborhood. He agreed with the conclusions of the staff report. The other Boardmembers agreed with Boardmember Kricensky. ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky/Weller) that the request for 347 Ridge Road is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approved the project, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Vote: 3-0-1 (Tollini recused). Vice-Chair Tollini returned to the meeting. D. OLD BUSINESS BEFORE THE BOARD 1. 2351 SPANISH TRAIL: File No. 21006; Derek and Nancy Parker, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a deck extension with a variance for reduced side yard setback. The applicant proposes to expand an existing deck further into the right side yard setback, resulting in a reduced setback of ten feet six inches (10' 6"). APN: 059-091-52. On May 20, 2010 the Design Review Board reviewed a proposal to extend an existing upper level deck into the right side yard setback a distance of 4' 5 1/16", which would result in a reduced side yard setback of 10' 6". Decks are permitted to encroach into a side yard setback no more than three feet (3'). The applicant requested to extend the deck further than the three foot permitted encroachment, resulting in a variance request for the reduced side yard setback. During the meeting, the Board agreed with Staff that the proposed deck expansion would not affect any of the adjacent neighbors, in terms of privacy or views. However, the Board struggled to make the practical TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #8 6/17/10 difficulty or unnecessary hardship finding for the requested side yard setback variance. After much deliberation, the Board continued the project, and suggested that the applicant provide written evidence for the practical difficulty or unnecessary hardship finding. The applicant has submitted revised plans, which indicate compliance with the three foot (3') permitted encroachment into the side yard setback. The applicant is therefore no longer requesting a side yard setback variance. Currently the property is improved with a single-family dwelling. The existing deck provides outdoor living space for the dwelling, as the subject site is steeply sloped with minimal useable yard area. Planning Manager Watrous noted that although no representative for this project was in attendance, the Board could make a decision on the project if they felt that they had enough information. There were no public comments. Boardmember Weller asked why the project was being reviewed by the Design Review Board if a variance was no longer being requested. Planning Manager Watrous explained that the Board has the authority to review it and that this was the fastest way to go through the approval process for this project. ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky/Tollini) that the request for 2351 Spanish Trail is exempt from the California Environmental Quality Act and approved the project, subject to the attached conditions of approval. Vote: 4-0. F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #8 OF THE 6/3/10 DESIGN REVIEW BOARD MEETING ACTION: It was M/S (Tollini/Weller) to approve the minutes of the June 3, 2010 meeting as written. Vote: 4-0. G. ADJOURNMENT The meeting was adjourned at 7:25 p.m. TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #8 4 6/17/10 346 TOWN OF TIBURON Tiburon Town Hall 1505 Tiburon Boulevard Tiburon, CA 94920 Action Minutes - Regular Meeting Design Review Board July 1, 2010 7:00 P.M. ACTION MINUTES #10 ' TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Present: Chairman Chong, Vice Chairman Tollini, Boardmembers Kricensky & Weller Absent: None Ex-Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Associate Planner Tyler and Minutes Clerk Rusting ORAL COMMUNICATIONS STAFF BRIEFING (if anX) OLD BUSINESS 1. 1801 MAR WEST STREET: File No. 710026; Ron Sires, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single-family dwelling with a floor area exception. The applicant proposes to demolish the existing dwelling and reconstruct a new dwelling, as well as remodel the existing detached garage and guest house. The proposed floor area is 3,825 square feet, which would exceed the floor area ratio of 3,084.5 square feet for this property by 740.5 square feet. Withdrawn NEW BUSINESS 2. 11 RACCOON LANE: File No. 21006; Desmond King and Georgeann Economy, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling with a variance for reduced front yard setback and a floor area exception. The applicants propose to construct a 63 square foot addition that would create a new bathroom, closet and storage area on the lower floor of the house. The additions would extend to the front property line, in lieu of the minimum 15 foot front yard setback for this property. The proposed floor area is 2,832 square feet, which would exceed the floor area ratio of 2,081 square feet for this property by 751 square feet. Continued to 815110 Action Minutes #10 7/1/10 Design Review Board Meeting Page 1 3. 55 UPPER NORTH TERRACE: File No. 21011; Sara and Fergus Coakley, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single- family dwelling, with variances for reduced front yard setback and excess lot coverage. The applicants propose to construct a 307 square foot addition to expand the existing dining room and kitchen of the house. The additions would extend to within 11 feet, 11 inches of the front property line in lieu of the minimum 30 foot front yard setback for this property. The additions would cover 24.9% of the site, in lieu of the maximum 15.0% lot coverage for this property. Approved 4-0 4. 685 HAWTHORNE DRIVE: File No. 21012; Lorena Franco, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of an addition to an existing single-family dwelling, with a variance for excess lot coverage. The applicants propose to construct 395 square feet of additions to add a music room, family room and entry to the existing dwelling. Five new skylights would be installed. The additions would cover 34.6% of the site, in lieu of the maximum 30.0% lot coverage for this property. Approved 4-0 5. 2312 SPANISH TRAIL: File No. 710021; Bill and Joy Norris, Owners; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a detached two-family dwelling, with a detached two-family exception. The applicants propose to construct a 1,180 square foot detached dwelling below the existing house on the site. Continued to July 15, 2010 MINUTES 6. Regular Meeting of June 17, 2010 Approved 4-0 ADJOURNMENT 8:00 PM Action Minutes #10 7/1/10 Design Review Board Meeting Page 2 MARIN COUNTY cL IIIG4~s COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AGENCY BRIAN C. CRAWFORD, DIRECTOR NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING MARIN COUNTY TITLE 22 (DEVELOPMENT CODE) AMENDMENTS NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Marin County Planning Commission will conduct a public hearing to consider proposed revisions to Chapter 22.27 (Native Tree Protection and Preservation) of the Marin County Development Code in order to expand its protections to trees and woody riparian vegetation by requiring a permit for the removal of woody riparian vegetation located within thirty five (35) feet of the top of bank of watercourses in the San Geronimo Valley. The proposed amendments establish exemptions for certain activities undertaken or approved by government agencies as well as the removal of non-native invasive species of woody riparian vegetation. Under certain circumstances, a Woody Riparian Vegetation Removal Permit may be granted if the proposed work meets certain requirements (exceptions). 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 project is exempt from the requirements of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) pursuant to Sections 15307 and 15308 of the CEQA Guidelines because the proposed amendments are intended to strengthen and ensure consistent application of standards for the- protection of the- environment. In addition, pursuant to Section 15162 of the CEQA Guidelines, the amendments would implement the Countywide Plan and would not result in new information or hew, environmental impacts that were not previously evaluated in the certified EIR for the Countywide Plan. Said public hearing will be held at the regular meeting of the Marin County Planning Commission on Monday, July 12, 2010, in the Planning Commission Chambers (Room #328 - Administration Building), Civic Center, San Rafael, California, at which time any and all persons interested in this matter may appear and be heard. Please call the Community Development Agency - Planning Division at (415) 499 6269 on or after Tuesday, July 6, 2010, in order to be informed of the place on the agenda and the approximate time of the hearing or to obtain a copy of the staff report, or visit our website at http://www.co.marin.ca.us/depts/bs/members/mcbds/Brdpage cfm?BrdID=62. Written material should not be mailed or delivered directly to Commissioners because it will not be accepted or considered as part of the administrative record for the project. Written material for the Planning Commission 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 Planning Commission with the staff report. Any written material submitted after this date will be distributed to the Planning Commission prior to or at the meeting. If you challenge the decision of 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).) BRIAN C. CRAWFORD Agency Director Katherine Mindel Jones s 'st t Planner 3501 Civic Center rive, Room 308 - San Rafael, CA 94903-4157 415-499-6269 - ~-ax 415-499-7880 (l,ttp://vwvw.co.marin.ca.us/Jepts,/CD/main/inJex.cFm)