HomeMy WebLinkAboutTC Digest 2010-11-12TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST
November 8 -12, 2010
Tiburon
1. Memorandum - Dan Watrous - Synopsis of Town Council/Planning
Commission/Design Review Board Workshop
2. Application - Paul Kochis - Serve on Town Board or Commission
3. Letter - Marin/Sonoma Mosquito Vector Control - Term of Roger Smith
4. Monthly Report - Office of Design Review - October 2010
5. Yearly Recap - Design Review Submittals - 2010
6. Notice - PG&E - Application to Share Costs of California Solar Photovoltaic
Manufacturing Development Facility
Agendas & Minutes
7. Agenda -POST -November 16, 2010
8. Agenda - Design Review Board - November 18, 2010
9. Minutes - Planning Commission - September 8, 2010
10. Action Minutes - Planning Commission - November 10, 2010
11. Meeting Cancellation - Planning Commission - November 24, 2010
Regional
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a) Invitation - American Israel Public Affairs Committee - Membership Dinner
12/14/10
b) Comcast California - October 2010
Agendas & Minutes
c) None
* Council Only
TOWN OF TIBURON
A 1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 9490
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MEMORANDUM
Date: November 10, 2010
To: Peggy Curran, Town Manager
Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development
From: Daniel M. Watrous, Planning Manager
Subject: Synopsis Of Town Council/Planning Commission/
Design Review Board Workshop
Here is a synopsis of the items discussed at last night's Town Council/Design Review Board
workshop and the follow-up actions to be taken:
1. Commission & Board Training
After completion of the upcoming training for Design Review Board, Staff may
explore similar training for Planning Commission and/or Town Council.
The Planning Commissioners Journal is an excellent resource and should possibly
be routed to the Design Review Board in addition to the Planning Commission.
The Commission and Board should feel f-ee to take advantage of other training
opportunities offered at Sonoma State, through the League of Cities, etc.
2. Council/Commission/Board Relations
The Council reminded the Commission and Board to be careful with e-mails to
avoid any potential Brown Act violations, including inadvertent serial violations.
- Meeting minutes should reflect detailed discussions by Commissioners and
Boardmembers on findings that need to be made, or should reference findings
made in a staff report.
- Differences of opinion should be valued and it is f ne to have a divided vote on an
action.
- In evaluating the character of'a neighborhood, the Design Review Board should
articulate what it is that they see as that character in its deliberations.
- The Council emphasized using the general plan and the findings required by the
zoning ordinance in supporting decisions on applications.
The Council stressed the importance of visiting project sites and potentially
affected p°operties, then communicating at the meeting that those visits have been
made.
Staff will look into supplying Commissioners and Boardmember s with Town
business cards.
The Council felt that it was often appropriate to deny a project sooner instead of
dragging out a process when changes are unlikely to be made. The meeting
minutes need to reflect the reasons wh , such a decision is made.
Town of Tiburon - 1505 Tiburon Boulevard - Tiburon, CA 94920 - P. 415.435.7373 E 415.435.2438 - www.ci.tiburon.ca.us
Office of the Town Clerk / 415.435.7377
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November 10, 2010
Mr. Paul Kochis
21 Southridge Drive
Tiburon, CA 94920
SUBJECT: APPLICATION TO SERVE ON TOWN BOARD OR COMMISSION
Dear Mr. Kochis,
Thank you for your application to serve on a Town Board or Commission. You
specifically mentioned your interest in Planning, Parks & Open Space, the Library, or
Marin Commission on Aging.
While there are no vacancies or any of these boards or commissions at this time,
there may be some vacancies as a result of term expirations in 2011. We will keep
your application on file, and also ask that you check back with us in the New Year.
Meantime, I would strongly encourage you to attend some meetings to find out
more about these boards and commissions. The Planning Commission meets on the
second and fourth Wednesday of the month at Town Hall; Parks, Open Space & Trails
meets bi-monthly; and the Library Agency Boards of Directors meets monthly at that
location. For information on the Marin Commission on Aging, call 473-7118 (County
Department of Adult Services and Aging).
Finally, Town staff has prepared a list of other volunteer opportunities on the
Tiburon Peninsula. A copy is attached for your reference.
Once again, thank you for your interest in this position and for your desire to serve
the Tiburon community.
Very truly yo s,
Diane Crane lacopi
Town Clerk
Enclosure
Cc: Town Manager Curran
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NOV ` 9 2010
Instructions and Application to Serve on a Town Board,
Commission or Committee
The Town Council considers appointments to various Town boards,
commissions and committees throughout the year due to term expirations and
unforeseen vacancies. In an effort to broaden participation by local residents in
Tiburon's governmental process and activities, the Council needs to know your
interest in serving the Town in some capacity.
Please indicate your specific areas of interest and special skills or experience
which would be beneficial to the Town, by completing both pages of this form and
returning it to Town Hall, 1505 Tiburon Blvd, Tiburon CA 94920, or fax it to
(415)435-2438.
Copies of the application will be forwarded to the Town Council and an
informal interview will be scheduled when a vacancy occurs. Your application will
remain on file at Town Hall for a period of one (1) year.
Thank you for your willingness to serve the Tiburon community.
Diane Crane Iacopi
Town Clerk
AREAS OF INTEREST
Please Indicate Your Area(s) of Interest in Numerical Order
(#I Being the Greatest Interest)
1 PLANNING 3 PARKS & OPEN SPACE
# DESIGN REVIEW RECREATION
# HERITAGE & ARTS # DISASTER PREPAREDNESS
2 LIBRARY 4 MARIN COMMISSION ON AGING
BICYCLE/PEDESTRIAN ADVISORY COMMITTEE
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PERSONAL DATA LUNE
Only computer-generated or typewritten copy will be accepted;
Attach separate pages, including resumes and cover letters, if necessar .
"ley - 9 2010
NAME: Paul M. Kochis
MAILING ADDRESS: 21 Southridge Drive
TELEPHONE: Home: 415-381-1448Work:NA
Fax No.
PROPERTY OWNERS' ASSOC. (If applicable) <Enter Here>
TIBURON RESIDENT: (Years)1 DATE SUBMITTED :November 9, 2010
REASONS FOR SELECTING
YOUR AREAS OF INTEREST
9v prior civic service has been as a member and Chairman of the Civil Service
Commission of the Town of Hamden, CT in 1976-77 and as a member of the Town
Advisory Board of North Andover, MA 1988-90. The former governed the affairs
of the public employees of the town and the latter analyzed and made
recommendations on the annual budget submission to the annual Town Meeting.
APPLICABLE QUALIFICATIONS
AND EXPERIENCE
I am a member of the CT and MA Bar, having been admitted to practice in the
sate and federal courts in 1974 and 1980 respectively as well as to practice
before the US Supreme Court in 1979. After five years in law practice in CT, I
entered the investment management business in 1979, from which I retired in
2005. I held a series of management positions during that time, concluding my
career as President, Wealth Management, Mid Atlantic Region, Mellon Financial
Services Corp and President, Chairman and CEO of Mellon Trust of DE. I have
had extensive experience in financial analysis, have led several systems
conversions, mergers and business integrations. I have recently finished
writing a book as well. I have served on over a dozen non-profit Boards of
Directors and currently serve as a Board member of the San Francisco YMCA.
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Date Application Received: ! l l Interview Date:
Appointed to:
(Commission, Board or Committee)
Date Term Expires:
2
(Date)
Length of Term:
Paul M. Kochis, Esq.
107 San Vincente Place
Palm Beach Gardens, FL 33418
EDUCATION:
1968: College of the Holy Cross, B.A. Economics
1974: Washington University (ST. Louis) Law School, J.D.
PROFESSIONAL:
Member of the Bar: Massachusetts, Connecticut, U.S. Federal Court, U.S.
Supreme Court
CARRER ENGAGEMENTS :
Mellon Financial Corporation
2002-2005: Corporate Chairman and President, Private Wealth Management
for Mid-Atlantic Region; Chairman, President, Chief Executive Officer of
Mellon Trust of Delaware.
1997-2002: Managing Director-Sales, Private Wealth Management, New
England Region
1995-1997: Managing Director-Dreyfus Masterpiece Services
FLEET BANK
1994-1995: Regional Manager and Senior Vice President-Massachusetts,
Personal Asset Management Division
COMERICA BANK
1993-1994: Senior Vice President -Director of Relationship Management,
Custom Banking
1991-1993: First Vice President- Sales, Custom Banking
BANK OF NEW ENGLAND, N.A.
1989-1991: Senior Vice President- Sales, Trust and Private Banking
1988-1989: Vice President- Staff Integration of Trust Division of Conifer
Bank
1985-1988: Vice President/Regional Manager-Fiduciary Services
1981-1985: Vice President/Manager-Fiduciary Services, Merrimack Valley
COLONIAL BANK (Later Bank Boston, N.A.)
1979-1981: Assistant Vice President, Fiduciary Services, New Haven, CT.
BROWNSTEIN, DIPIETRO, KANTROVITZ AND DITMAN
1976-1979:Associate Attorney- commercial litigation, tax and estate
planning, family law
CHAMBERS AND TITUS
1974-1976: associate attorney-tax and probate
U.S. ARMY
1968-1971: Honorable discharge as First Lieutenant, U.S. Korea
Procurement Agency, 8th Army, after service with 7th Division (Korea),
Fifth Division (CO), Combat Development Command (Fort Ord) and
Officer Candidate School (Fort Benning)
CIVIC/POLITICAL
1977-1978: Chairman, Republican Party, Hamden, CT
1974-1977: worked on 17 campaigns for CT Republicans, including serious
work for Congressman Larry DiNardis, Lt. Gov. Lewis Rome, Congressman
Ronald Sarasin and Mayor Lucien DeMayo
Over the past 30 years, I have held leadership positions and/or Board
Memberships with the New Haven Jaycees, Lawrence General Hospital
Foundation, Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts of America, Boston Lyric Opera,
United Way of Greater Philadelphia, Greater Philadelphia YMCA,
Philadelphia CEO Council for Growth and The Palm Beach County Literacy
Coalition. Most service had a focus on fundraising, which would also
include my work for the National Constitution Center.
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BOARD OF TRUSTEES
Tom Bradner, President
Larkspur
Charles Bouey, Vice President
Sonoma
Ed Schulve, Secretary
Marin County at Large
Paul Libeu, Treasurer
Rohnert Park
Tamara Davis
Sonoma County at Large
Judith Trusendi
San Rafael
Steve Ayala
Petaluma
Henry Fuhs
Cotati
Bill Pitcher
Santa Rosa
Richard Stabler
Sonoma County at Large
Sandra Ross
Mill Valley
Frank Egger
Fairfax
Mark Burger
Windsor
Herman Zwart
Novato
Guy Wilson
Sebastopol
William Holland
San Anselino
Roger Smith
Tiburon
James Campbell
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William Ring
Sausalito
Nancy' Barnard
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Mar-aret Graham
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November 2, 2010
Town Clerk
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Blvd.
Tiburon, CA 94920
Dear Town Clerk:
The current term of Roger Smith, the Tiburon representative to our
District's Board of Trustees, expires December 2010. While it is no longer
mandated that you appoint a representative to our Board {Health and Safety Code:
Division 3, Chapter 5, Article 3, Section 2240 (d){, it is in the best interest of all
concerned to have the widest possible citizen participation in the District. As an
active, interested trustee, he helps us remain a governmental agency that is highly
responsive to the public health and comfort needs of the residents living within the
District.
The following information is sent to assist your elected officials in the
appointment process. Both sections can be found in Article 3 of the California
Health and Safety Code.
Section 2242-43 states that "an appointee shall be an elector of the
appointing city/county from which they are appointed. "
And:
Section 2245(c) "sets a limit of two years on an initial appointment but
allows 2 or 4 years on any subsequent consecutive reappoint. "
Thank you for your prompt consideration of this matter.
Sincerely,
Dawn Williams
Administrative Assistant
MSMVCD
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TOWN OF TIBURON
OFFICE OF DESIGN REVIEW
MONTHLY REPORT
OCTOBER 2010
DESIGN REVIEW BOARD APPLICATIONS: NUMBER SUBMITTED
2009
■ NEW SINGLE FAMILY RESIDENCES
0
0
■ MAJOR ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS
2
1
■ MINOR ADDITIONS/ALTERATIONS
1
1
■ (not eligible for Staff Review)
■ SIGN PERMITS
2
0
■ TREE PERMITS
1
4
■ VARIANCE REQUESTS
0
0
■ FAR EXCEPTIONS REQUESTS
0
0
■ EXTENSION OF TIME
0
0
STAFF REVIEW APPLICATIONS:
Review of minor exterior alterations and additions of less than 500
square feet.
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4
APPEALS OF DESIGN REVIEW BOARD DECISIONS TO TOWN COUNCIL
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REPORT PREPARED BY: Connie Cashman, Planning Secretary
DATE OF REPORT: November 8, 2010
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NOTIFICATION OF PACIFIC GAS AND ELECTRIC COMPANY'S APPLICATION TO SHARE
THE COSTS OF CALIFORNIA SOLAR PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING DEVELOPMENT
FACILITY UNDER U.S. DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY PHOTOVOLTAIC MANUFACTURING
INITIATIVE
On November 1, 2010, Pacific Gas and Electric Company (PG&E) flied the above referenced
application with the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC). In this application, PG&E asks
for authorization from the CPUC to recover costs from contributing matching funds to support the
establishment of a first-of-its kind photovoltaic (PV) manufacturing development facility developed
by SVTC Solar (SVTC). SVTC has submitted an application for a U.S. Department of Energy
(DOE) grant to develop this facility in San Jose, CA, and matching funds are required by the DOE
to support SVTC's application. The facility would support new forms of PV technology, which is a
method of generating electrical power using solar panels.
What is the SVTC PV Manufacturing Development Facility?
The proposed San Jose, CA facility would help emerging PV companies progress from the
research and development stage to the production stage faster and more cost effectively. The
facility offers PV companies access to space and to advanced, up-to-date equipment. Firms
would pay a service fee to test and improve their PV technology currently in development. The
facility would also house manufacturing experts who would be available to advise resident PV
companies and provide a hands-on educational experience for students interested in pursuing
careers in the solar industry.
PG&E's application asks for CPUC approval to recover PG&E's share of the matching funds,
which would support establishment of the manufacturing development facility. If the project is
approved by the CPUC and funding is approved by the DOE, PG&E's share of the electric costs
incurred on this project would be recorded to the Distribution Revenue Adjustment Mechanism
(DRAM) for cost recovery.
Will rates increase as a result of this application?
Approval of this application would result in an increase in rates. Assuming the DOE
approves the grant request from SVTC and the CPUC approves this application, PG&E
would increase its electric revenues to cover these costs, plus taxes, by approximately
$35.6 million over a three-year period beginning January 1, 2010. Using the 2012 (highest
single year) revenue requirement of approximately $18 million, the bundled system
average rate would increase 0.14% in 2012, relative to current rates, and would not have a
significant impact on individual customers' rates.
PG&E intends to seek to structure its agreement with SVTC so that PG&E's share of the
matching funds could be reimbursed at a later time, depending on whether the facility is
successful.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION
To request a copy of the application and exhibits or for more details, call PG&E at
1-800-743-5000.
For TDD/TTY (speech-hearing impaired), call 1-800-652-4712
Para mas detalles Ilame at 1-800-660-6789
IAR R 1-800-652-4712
You may request a copy of the application and exhibits by writing to:
Pacific Gas and Electric Company
SVTC Solar
P.O. Box 7442, San Francisco, CA 94120.
THE CPUC PROCESS
The CPUC's Division of Ratepayer Advocates (DRA) may review this application.
The DRA is an independent arm of the CPUC, created by the Legislature to represent the
interests of all utility customers throughout the state and obtain the lowest possible rate for
service consistent with reliable and safe service levers. The DRA has a multi-disciplinary staff
with expertise in economics, finance, accounting and engineering. The DRA's views do not
necessarily reflect those of the CPUC. Other parties of record will also participate.
The CPUC may hold evidentiary hearings where parties of record present their proposals in
testimony and are subject to cross-examination before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). These
hearings are open to the public, but only those who are parties of record may present evidence or
cross-examine witnesses during evidentiary hearings. Members of the public may attend, but not
participate in, these hearings.
After considering all proposals and evidence presented during the hearing process, the ALJ will
issue a draft decision. When the CPUC acts on.this application, it may adopt all or part of PG&E's
request, amend or modify it, or deny the application. The CPUC's final decision may be different
from PG&E's application.
If you would like to learn how you can participate in this proceeding or if you have comments or
questions, you may contact the CPUC's Public Advisor as follows:
Public Advisor's Office
505 Van Ness Avenue
Room 2103
San Francisco, CA 94102
1-415-703-2074 or 1-866-849-8390 (toll free)
TTY 1-415-703-5282 or TTY 1.866-836-7825 (toll free)
If you are writing a letter to the Public Advisor's Office, please include the name of the application
to which you are referring. All comments will be circulated to the Commissioners, the assigned
Administrative Law Judge and the Energy Division staff.
A copy of PG&E's SVTC Solar application and exhibits are also available for review at the
California Public Utilities Commission, 505 Van Ness Avenue, San Francisco, CA 94102,
Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-noon.
November 2, 2010
TO: STATE, COUNTY AND
CITY OFFICIALS
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TOWN OF TIBURON REGULAR Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Tiburon Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission 7#
1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 16, 2010 - 6:00 PM
Town Council Chambers
Tiburon, CA 94920
AGENDA
PARKS, OPEN SPACE AND TRAILS COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chair Winkler, Vice-Chair McMullen, Commissioners Feldman, McDermott, and Allen
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission on any subject not on
the agenda may do so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Parks, Open Space &
Trails Commission is not able to undertake extended discussion, or take action on, items that do
not appear on this agenda. Matters requiring action or follow-up may be referred to Town Staff
or placed on a future Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission agenda. Please limit your
comments to no more than three (3) minutes. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda
will not be considered part of the administrative record.
MINUTES
• Approval of Minutes -SPECIAL Meeting of October 19, 2010
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
• n/a
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
• n/a
BUSINESS ITEMS
1. Blackie's Pasture Parking Lot Tree Trimming/Removal Proposal.
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda - Regular Meeting November 16, 2010 Page 1
Tiburon Parks, Open Space & Trails Commission
TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Design Review Board
1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 18, 2010
Tiburon, CA 94920 7:00 P.M.
AGENDA
TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Chairman Tollini, Vice Chairman Kricensky, Boardmembers Chong, Emberson & Weller
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Persons wishing to address the Design Review Board on any subject not on the agenda may do
so under this portion of the agenda. Please note that the Design Review Board 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 Design Review Board agenda. Please limit your comments to no more than three (3)
minutes. Any cominuni cations regarding an item not on the agenda will not be considered part
of the administrative record for that item.
STAFF BRIEFING (if any)
OLD BUSINESS
1. 680 HAWTHORNE DRIVE: File No. 709044; Colleen Mahoney, Owner; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling.
The applicants propose to construct a 1,072 square foot second story addition to add a
larger master bedroom suite, two bedrooms, one bathroom, a laundry room, and a guest
suite for the existing dwelling. Four new skylights would be installed. APN: 055-191-18
[LT]
NEW BUSINESS
2. 191 BLACKFIELD DRIVE; File No. 710119; Matthew and Jennifer Powell, Owners;
Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-
family dwelling. The applicants propose to construct a 940 square foot addition to the
rear of the house to add a master bedroom suite family room and expand an existing
dining room and kitchen. APN: 034-111-02 [DW]
Design Review Board
November 18. 2010
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3. IIS LYFORD DRIVE; File No. 21019; Sam Huang and Cindy Cao, Owners; Site Plan
and Architectural Review for construction of a new single-family dwelling, with
Variances for reduced side yard setback, excess lot coverage and excess building height.
The applicants propose to demolish an existing single-family dwelling on the site and
construct a new 4,515 square foot house. The house would extend to within 6 feet of the
eastern side property line, which is less than the 15 foot side yard setback required in the
RO-2 zone, necessitating a Variance for reduced side yard setback. As the maximum lot
coverage in the RO-2 zone is fifteen percent (15.0%), a Variance is required in order to
construct addition that would expand the lot coverage on the site to 16.9%. The house
would have a maximum height of 32 feet, 6 inches, which is taller than the maximum
building height of 30 feet, necessitating a Variance for excess building height. APN: 058-
2 72-07 [DW]
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4. Regular Meeting of November 4, 2010
ADJOURNMENT
PLANNING COMMISSION
MINUTES NO. 1002
September 8, 2010
Regular Meeting
Town of Tiburon Council Chambers
1505 Tiburon Boulevard, Tiburon, California
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL:
Chair Frymier called the meeting to order at 7:30 p.m.
Present: Chair Frymier, Commissioners Doyle, Kunzweiler, and Tollini
Absent: Vice-Chair Corcoran
Staff Present: Director of Community Development Anderson and Minutes Clerk Levison
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS: None
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING: None
Director of Community Development Anderson stated that pending the outcome of tonight's
meeting the next Planning Commission meeting scheduled for September 22 would likely be
cancelled. As a follow up to the August 11, 2010 Commission meeting, he reported staff has met
with the owner and development team on the Lower Trestle Glen Master Plan application to
review a three lot plan, with all lots taking access from Trestle Glen Boulevard. Staff believes
this to be a promising sign and very much in concert with the direction of the Planning
Commission, although no new application has been filed to date.
He reported the Draft Open Space Resource Management Plan was just released for public
review. The document identifies the Town's 250 plus acres of open space land scattered
throughout the peninsula and specifies ways in which to maintain biological resource values,
reduce invasive and non-invasive species, reduce fire prone vegetation, address passive
recreational use, and repair erosion damaged areas. The Plan is scheduled for review by the
Parks, Open Space, and Trails Commission later this month, and the Commission is welcome to
either submit comments or place the item on a future agenda.
The Town, in conjunction with the City of Belvedere and the Belvedere-Tiburon Recreation
Department, is well underway with the Recreation Needs Assessment.
The Alta Robles project, which proposes thirteen new homes along Paradise Drive, is winding its
way back to the Commission following completion of vegetation studies. The Final EIR and
project merits are expected to come before the Commission later this year.
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES SEPTEMBER S. 2010 MINUTES NO. 1002 PAGE 1
The Martha Company project is still in the draft environmental impact report stage with the
County of Marin. Town staff will alert the Commission as soon as it becomes aware that the
DEIR for the project has been released.
The Ned's Way Joint Recreation project is moving forward with its feasibility stage, with the
Town Council expected to take up whether to move forward with the project on September 16th
PUBLIC HEARING
1. 1501 AND 1505 TIBURON BOULEVARD: DETERMINE WHETHER
RECIRCULATION IS REQUIRED FOR THE DRAFT ENVIRONMENTAL
IMPACT REPORT (DEIR) FOR THE BELVEDERE-TIBURON PUBILC
LIBRARY EXPANSION PROJECT; FILE #S GPA 2008-02, MCA 2008-14,40801,
and 30804; Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency and Town of Tiburon, Owners;
Belvedere-Tiburon Library Agency, Applicant; Assessor Parcel Numbers 058-171-
92, 93, 94 and a portion of 058-171-62
Director of Community Development Anderson presented the staff report, stating the Draft
Environmental Impact Report (DEIR) came before the Planning Commission in July 2010. The
Commission took public testimony, and the 45-day public comment period closed on July 26,
2010. Shortly after the close of the public comment period, the firm contracted to prepare the
DEIR went out of business and staff set about retaining the replacement firm of Leonard Charles
& Associates to complete the EIR.
Due to this change in consultant, the project was delayed in returning to the Commission for
determination on whether any of the comments received constitute significant new information
that would require immediate recirculation of the DEIR, or whether they could be addressed in
the response to comments. If the Commission feels that no significant information requiring
recirculation has been brought forth, the consultant should be directed to prepare additional
analysis and begin the response to comments. He noted it is still possible that as work progresses
on the additional analysis and the response to comments, a recirculation requirement could be
triggered or deemed advisable.
Mr. Anderson referred to the staff report for a brief summary of the comments received, which
focused primarily on impacts to biological resources, transportation and parking, hazards, visual
quality, and consistency with respect to Town policies. Staff and the environmental consultants
do not see any comments as clearly triggering CEQA thresholds for recirculation at this time.
The Environmental Coordinator therefore recommends the Commission find that no significant
information clearly requiring recirculation has been received at this time.
Chair Frymier opened the hearing to public comment.
Deborah Mazzolini, Tiburon Library Director, said she met with Town staff and the
environmental consultant, who indicated he could take over the project without increasing the
original budget. She voiced support for moving forward, as recommended by staff.
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Martin Griffin requested more information on the original EIR consultant and who ultimately
prepared the report circulated for public review. Mr. Anderson explained that the firm originally
retained to prepare the EIR, which had several offices throughout California, was forced to close
its doors due to the poor economy, and has gone out of business. He stated the original
consultants prepared the DEIR and the new firm has been hired to complete the job. The new
firm is tasked with preparing the response to comments and the final EIR, not to pass judgment
upon work that came before.
Mr. Griffin questioned the quality of the EIR, stating it seemed sloppy and deceptive,
particularly in terms of the 25-foot setback from the marsh. Mr. Anderson said those issues were
raised during the public comment period and will be addressed in the response to comments.
Chair Frymier closed the public hearing.
Commissioner Doyle said he did not believe any new significant information had been presented.
He said he was anxious to hear the response to some of the issues raised, especially the proximity
to the marsh, and said he would base his ultimate decision on those comments.
Commissioner Tollini concurred with the staff recommendation. She said she did not believe the
CEQA threshold had been triggered and that she would support moving forward at this time.
Commissioner Kunzweiler echoed their comments, stating the standards of recirculation have not
yet been met. He concurred with staff and said he looks forward to the next step.
Chair Frymier concurred. She called out particular appreciation for the staff report's explanation
of CEQA guidelines regarding thresholds and how those thresholds protect the Town. She
commended staff on their work and the emphasis placed on public comments. She stressed that
CEQA calls for recirculation of the EIR if warranted, read from the staff report to support the
statement, and said staff highlighted the issues well.
ACTION: It was M/S (Frymier/Kunzweiler) to find that no significant new information that
would require recirculation of the DEIR has been received, and direct the consultant to begin the
responses to comments and an additional analysis required. Motion carried: 4-0.
MINUTES:
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Commissioner Tollini requested the following correction to the Minutes:
• Page 2, line 6 of the last paragraph - change "form" to "from"
• Page 8, 2" d paragraph, 5th line - "surrounding neighborhood afid..."
ACTION: It was M/S (Tollini/Doyle) to adopt the minutes of August 11, 2010, as amended.
Motion carried: 4-0-1 (Corcoran absent).
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ADJOURNMENT:
The Planning Commission adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
CATHY FRYMIER, CHAIR
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION
ATTEST:
SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY (ACTING)
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TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
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Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Planning Commission
November 10, 2010 - 7:30 PM
ACTION MINUTES
TIBURON PLANNING COMMISSION
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7:30 PM
Present: Vice Chair Corcoran, Commissioner Doyle, Commissioner Kunzweiler,
Commissioner Tollini
Absent: Chair Frymier
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS 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. Testimony regarding matters not on the agenda will not be considered part of the
administrative record.
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING None
Commission and Committee Reports
Director's Report
NEW BUSINESS
1. 1600 MAR WEST STREET: CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT TO MODIFY THE
CONDITIONS OF APPROVAL FOR A PREVIOUSLY APPROVED USE PERMIT
FOR A PRIVATE RECREATIONAL FACILITY; FILE #11003; Tiburon Peninsula
Club, Owner and Applicant; Assessor's Parcel Nos. 058-171-17, 76 & 84, and 058-
240-21. [DW] CUP Not Amended; Issue to be Reviewed at Next CUP Review (3-0)
2. LOCAL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN UPDATE - PUBLIC HEARING ON
DRAFT MITIGATION STRATEGIES. [LT] Hearing Held and Comments Given
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MINUTES
3. PLANNING COMMISSION MINUTES -Regular Meeting of September 8, 2010
Approved (4-0)
ADJOURNMENT
At 8:10 PM
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NOTICE OF MEETING
CANCELLATION
THE REGULAR
PLANNING COMMISSION
MEETING SCHEDULED FOR
WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 24, 2010
HAS BEEN CANCELLED.
THE NEXT MEETING OF THE
PLANNING COMMISSION
WILL BE THE REGULARLY
SCHEDULED MEETING ON
WEDNESDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2010
SCOTT ANDERSON, SECRETARY