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1. Request for Proposal - Circulation Element Update - Town of Tiburon
General Plan
Agendas & Minutes
2. Agenda- POST -September 17, 2013
3. Agenda - Design Review Board - September 19, 2013
4. Minutes - Design Review Board - August 15, 2013
5. Action Minutes - Design Review Board - September 5, 2013
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Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement *
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The Town of Tiburon is issuing this Request for Proposal (RFP) for consulting services to
prepare a comprehensive update of the Circulation Element of the Tiburon General Plan. See
Exhibit "A" for a diagram showing the Town of Tiburon Planning Area.
Although a scope of work is provided below, we encourage responding firms to submit a
proposal that would suggest refinements to the scope that would best meet the objectives set
forth below.
A panel of Town officials may interview respondents to the RFP and may discuss and negotiate
any changes to the scope of services and agreement between the Town and the consultant.
The Town must receive proposals from qualified consultants no later than 5:00 PM on
September 30, 2013. Proposals not received by the deadline will not be accepted.
Five (5) paper copies of the Proposal and a CD containing the Proposal in .pdf and in Microsoft
Word format shall be sent to:
Scott Anderson
Director of Community Development
Town of Tiburon
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
The Town of Tiburon, an equal opportunity employer, affinnatively ensures that all business
enterprises will be afforded full opportunity to submit proposals in response to this notice and
will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry,
physical or mental disability, medical condition, marital status, veteran's status, sexual
orientation, age or sex.
The Town reserves the right to reject or negotiate any and all proposals, and to waive any
irregularity. In negotiating a final services agreement, the Town may make adjustments to the
Scope of Work as described herein.
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2. INSTRUCTIONS FOR SUBMITTING PROPOSALS
2.1 - Additional Tasks and Cost Breakdown
Responses to the RFP should include the identification of any additional tasks, such as activities
or research that might be required in conjunction with this project beyond those identified in the
Scope of Work. The additional tasks and their costs should be clearly identified and described in
the proposal.
2.2 - Deadline for Proposal Submittal
The Town must receive proposals from qualified consultants no later than 5:00 PM on
Septen-iber 30, 2013. Proposals submitted after the deadline will not be accepted by the Town.
2.3 - Revisions and Supplements
The Town reserves the right to modify, amend, revise or supplement any part of this RFP and is
not responsible for any explanation, correction or interpretation of the RFP other than by written
addendum delivered to each firm. No oral interpretations, corrections or explanations of any
provision in the RFP shall be binding upon the Town. Firms should acknowledge receipt of any
addendum.
2.4 - Proposal Format
Each consultant's proposal shall include, at a minimum, the following information:
2.4.1 Firm Information
a) Finn name, address, telephone number, FAX number, and e -mail contact address.
b) Finn profile.
c) At least three (3) references with addresses and telephone numbers of current or past
contracts for which the firm and proposed key personnel have performed or are
perfonning that represents work of similar type, scope and complexity.
d) Resumes of the firm's principals and employees with resumes of qualifications as
well as agents and subcontractors that the firm anticipates assigning in conjunction
with this project. Include the expertise of individuals who will be assigned to this
project, along with a description of their roles.
2.4.2 — pp Used to Pelform the Project
Detailed description of the services and methods by which the work set forth in the
proposal will be performed. The description shall include, at a minimum, the following
items:
a) Proposer's understanding of the services to be provided.
b) Work plan and tasks,
c) A schedule for the completion of the key components of the project and the project as
a whole.
d) Proposer's expectations as to the roles and responsibilities of the Town in the project
and expectation of time and effort.
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2.4.3 - Conflict oflnterest
A statement that discloses any past, ongoing or potential conflicts of interest that the
proposer may have as a result of performing work in response to this proposal.
2.4.4 — Effort and Cost of Services
Include a cost estimate for the project detailed by task and persomlel including hourly
billing rates for each individual who will be assigned to the project. The proposal shall
include a total itemized fee to provide the services.
2.5 — General Requirements
The proposal will identify a project team that has substantial experience in preparing circulation
and updating general plan circulation elements in California; make the Town the owner of the
documents; deliver the element and attachments on a CD in .pdf and Microsoft Word format as
well as five (5) hard copies. Any graphics must be in ARCIGIS format or other software
currently usable by the Town.
The successful candidate firm will propose a highly skilled and experienced professional to
manage the project. The firm's proposed staff will demonstrate detailed technical knowledge and
successful experience in the preparation of similar projects. In addition, if possible, please attach
a copy of a similar element prepared by your firm for a similarly -sized or situated municipality.
This finm will show that it can provide adequate staffing of the project to produce all the
deliverables required to achieve the project objectives on time and within the firm's proposed
project budget amount. The firm will show that it is resourceful and able to obtain all of the
infonnation essential for the successful completion of the element, and that it is cooperative and
will build a supportive working relationship with Town staff and officials.
2.6 - Review of Proposals
The Town shall review and evaluate all proposals for completeness and responsiveness to the
RFP in order to determine the qualifications, credentials and capabilities of the consultants for
the satisfactory performance of the project. The Town will consider the experience and past
performance of the consultant(s) in offering similar services, as well as its innovativeness, cost,
response times, and any other criteria deemed by the Town as relevant. The Town reserves the
right to reject any and all proposals.
2.7 - Terms and Conditions of A- reement
The terms and conditions of the agreement include an understanding that, among other things,
the finn shall:
a) Maintain the highest level of professionalism and conduct while performing the work.
b) Provide the requisite insurance coverage.
c) Agree that all work products become the sole property of the Town.
A copy of the Town's standardized Form of Agreement for Services is attached as Exhibit "B ".
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3. SCOPE OIL WORK
3.1 — Back-around
The Town's current Circulation Element was adopted in September 2005, based on traffic counts
performed a few years earlier. In recent years, congestion along Tiburon Boulevard, primarily
during school drop -off and pick -up hours, has noticeably worsened. A special task force, called
Community Action to Reduce Traffic (CART), released its summary report in May 2013 after
over 18 months of study focused on reducing the school - related congestion on Tiburon
Boulevard.
The Town recently prepared a Downtown Circulation and Parking Analysis that was accepted by
the Town Council in September 2012. The analysis focused on improving/optimizing circulation
and parking within Downtown Tiburon.
In December, 2012, the Town Council adopted a Complete Streets Policy by resolution. During
the Element update, this policy must be incorporated in the Circulation Element pursuant to the
Complete Streets Act.
3.2 — Objectives
The primary objectives of the comprehensive Circulation Element update are as follows:
➢ Achieve a Circulation Element that meets the requirements of applicable law, including
all required items as set forth in State of California's General Plan Guidelines
Achieve internal consistency with all other elements of the Tiburon General Plan
Update intersection traffic counts/level of service determinations along Tiburon Blvd.
Update of the Town's Traffic Model ( Traffix) (Note: The Town will provide a current
vacant land inventory)
y Update of the Circulation Element text, diagrams, goals; policies and programs
Inclusion of Complete Streets policies necessary to satisfy state law
Updated list of needed circulation improvements to retain acceptable LOS standards
List of desired circulation system improvements (not LOS- related)
Identification of any necessary amendments to other General Plan Elements as a result of
the Circulation Element update
Completed enviromnental checklist for initial study purposes
The Town's Bicycle and Pedestrian Master Plan is also scheduled for updating in 2013/2014
through a separate process primarily led by the Transportation Authority of Marin (TAM). An
update of the Town's Traffic Mitigation Fee Program and Schedule (requiring consultant
assistance) would be expected to closely follow adoption of the updated element.
3.3 — Project Administration and Management
The Consultant shall provide professional guidance, administration, and management of this
project. Elements should, at a minimum, include the following:
a) Establish working relationships with Town team.
b) Define necessary meetings and reporting loops with the Town team; set key
milestones.
c) Develop and monitor project plan and schedule.
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d) Discuss potential work revisions.
3.4 — Scope of Services
The consultant is expected to provide a work plan incorporating the Objectives listed above, a
work schedule, and a budget in the proposal that includes, but is not necessarily limited to the
following:
Kick -off Meeting with staff to discuss project expectations and receive and /or identify
desired data
II. Observation and Data Collection Phase
III. Check -in with Town Staff for Discussion and Clarification of Preliminary Findings,
including identification of any related General Plan amendments to other elements.
IV. Preparation of Administrative Draft, Public Review Draft, and Final Element
A. An Administrative Draft will be submitted to Town staff for in -house review and
comment. Consultant shall consult with Town staff and incorporate changes as
directed by staff in a timely fashion.
B. A Public Review Draft containing the staff - directed changes shall be prepared.
C. A Final Element shall be prepared incorporating any changes made prior to Town
adoption of the Element.
V. One Public Workshop and attendance at one public hearing before the Planning
Commission and one public hearing before the Town Council.
4. SUGGESTED REVIEW OF DOCUMENTS
General information regarding the Town of Tiburon may be found on the Town's official
website at www.townoftiburon.org. Review of specific documents is highly recommended. A
CD containing these items can be obtained by contacting Connie Cashman, Planning Division
Secretary, at 415- 435 -7390 or ccashmanawtownoftiburon.or�.
1. Town of Tiburon General Plan (including current Circulation Element), 2005
2. Tiburon Complete Streets Policy (Town Council Resolution No. 42 -2012)
3. Downtown Circulation and Parking Analysis, August 2012
4. CART Summary Report, May 2013
5. Town of Tiburon Bicycle & Pedestrian Master Plan; 2008
6. Bay Trail Gap Study, 2012
5. ATTACHMENTS
Exhibit "A ": Diagram of Tiburon Planning Area
Exhibit "B ": Form of Agreement for Services
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TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Parks, Open Space and Trails Commission
1505 Tiburon Boulevard September 17, 2013 — 6:00 PM
Town Hall Council Chambers
Tiburon, CA 94920
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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
0 Approval of Minutes — May 21, 2013
COMMISSION AND STAFF BRIEFING
$ Dog - Walking Regulation Status Report -- -Oral Report
SUBCOMMITTEE REPORTS
BUSINESS ITEMS
McKegney Green Use and Management Policy: Receive Presentation and Consider
Report and Recommendations from Consultant Regarding Adoption of a Permanent
Policy for the Use and Management of McKegney Green; Consider Recommendation to
the Town Council if Appropriate
2. Coastal Clean Up — September 21, 2013
ADJOURNMENT
Agenda — Regular Meeting September 17, 2013 Page 1
Tiburon Parks, Open Space R Trails Commission
TOWN OF TIBURON
Tiburon Town Hall
1505 Tiburon Boulevard
Tiburon, CA 94920
TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL
Regular Meeting
Design Review Board
September 19, 2013
7:00 P.M.
Chair Chong, Vice Chair Cousins, Boardmembers Emberson, Kricensky and Tollini
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, iteins 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 communications 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
26 APOLLO ROAD: File No. 713039; Suzanna and Nikita Bell, Owners; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of a new single- family dwelling. The new two -
story house would include four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, dining room,
kitchen, family room and a one -car garage. The project would increase the floor area by
1,901 square feet to a total of 2,861 square feet of living space. The lot coverage would
increase to 2,421 square feet (28.1 %) of the site. Assessor's Parcel No. 034- 271 -13. [KO]
MINUTES
2. Regular Meeting of September 5, 2013
ADJOURNMENT
Design Review Board
September 19, 2013
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The meeting was opened at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Chong.
A. ROLL CALL
Present: Chair Chong, Vice Chair Cousins, Boardmember Emberson and Boardmember
Kricensky
Absent: Boardmember Tollini
Ex- Officio: Planning Manager Watrous, Assistant Planner O'Malley and Minutes Clerk
Rusting
B. PUBLIC COMMENTS - None
Planning Manager Watrous stated that there were no items currently scheduled for the September
5, 2013 agenda.
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6 JUNO ROAD: File No. 21317; Pensco Trust Company, Owner; Rescission of Site
Plan and Architectural Review Approval for construction of a gazebo. Assessor's Parcel
No. 034- 272 -04.
On July 18, 2013, the Design Review Board approved a Site Plan and Architectural Review to
construct a new gazebo and a new wooden fence with a variance for excess fence height on
property located at 6 Juno Road. The agenda for that meeting did not include the requested
gazebo. As a result, the Town Attorney has directed that the approval of the gazebo be rescinded.
The gazebo will be eligible for subsequent approval by Planning Division staff.
Chair Chong described the reasons for the proposed rescission, noting that the Ark had written a
letter to the Town objecting to the project description in the agenda.
ACTION: It was M/S (Emberson/Cousins) rescind the Site Plan and Architectural Review
approval of the gazebo for the property at 6 Juno Road. Vote: 4 -0.
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1. 72 MAIN STREET: File No. 51306; Zelinsky Properties, Owner; Couloir Wines &
Straight Line Wine, applicants; Sign Permit, with a Major Exception, to install three (3)
new signs for a wine tasting business. The applicant is proposing 43.0 square feet of sign
area in lieu of the maximum sign area for this building of 21.1 square feet, and is
therefore requesting a major sign area exception. Assessor's Parcel No. 059 - 102 -04.
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Chair Chong recused himself from this item.
The applicant is proposing to install one (1) projecting sign, one (1) wall sign and one (1)
marquee sign for the building located at 72 Main Street. The building was previously occupied
by a wine tasting business (Windsor Vineyards) and is proposed to be occupied by a similar
business (Couloir Wines /Straight Line Wine).
The projecting sign would be mounted at the front of the building above an existing awning
facing the street. The wall sign would be placed on the rear of the building, at the second story,
facing the Main Street parking lot. The marquee sign would replace the previous business sign
located on the side of the building, also facing the Main Street parking lot. No lighting is
proposed for any of the signs.
The Tiburon Sign Ordinance permits a maximum sign area of 21.1 square feet for the three sides
of this building. The applicant is proposing 43.0 square feet of sign area, which exceeds the
maximum permitted sign area. Therefore, the applicant is requesting a major sign area exception.
John Grant said that he represents Couloir Wines /Straight Line Wines. He said that they planned
to design a sign that would conform to the look and feel of the existing signs. Boardmember
Emberson asked if the front sign would be on a pole, and Mr. Grant answered that it would be
and would provide clearance for pedestrians.
Boardmember Kricensky asked if the white background with red letters matched the company
logo. Mr. Grant said that the red triangle is the logo for his brand of wine and appears on his
labels. He said that the sign would replicate the look of his logo and he was trying to create
continuity with the brand.
Vice Chair Cousins asked about the paint color for the front sign pole. Mr. Grant said that they
were considering a black pole to set it off from the green building. Vice -Chair Cousins suggested
blending the color, and Mr. Grant agreed that that could be done.
Boardmember Kricensky noted that the shingle signs along Ark Row are eclectic and the front
sign looked tacked on and would be inconsistent with the structure. Mr. Grant said that that was
due to the photoshop illustration of the sign which did not represent the actual appearance of the
sign on the building. Boardmember Kricensky suggested that the background color could match
the cream color of the building so it would not look as tacked on. Mr. Grant agreed but also
pointed out that the sign will weather and become closer to the building color.
There were no public comments.
Boardmember Emberson stated that there was too much signage and she felt that the rear sign
looked tacky. She suggested making the rear sign smaller. She agreed that the background color
of the signs should be more of a cream - colored white to match the building trim color. She said
that the rear sign was not useful and would be too big, and overall she thought that there was too
much signage.
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Boardmember Kricensky agreed but thought that the business needed to be identified on the rear
of the building. He felt that the sign could be smaller so that it would fit between the upper and
lower rails. He said that he was used to seeing the old sign on the side, although it is large and
grabs one's attention.
Vice Chair Cousins suggested that the rear sign would look nice if it was centered between the
vertical posts and asked the applicant if he was willing to consider this. Mr. Grant agreed with
the Board that the sign in back was inappropriate but said that a sign in that location was
important because it would be seen from the parking lot. He said that most of the businesses on
Ark Row have signs on Main Street and on the parking lot frontage.
ACTION: It was M/S (Emberson/Kricensky) that the request for 72 Main Street is exempt from
the California Environmental Quality Act and to approve the request, subject to the attached
conditions of approval, and the additional conditions of approval to reduce the proportions of the
rear sign to fit the space between the railings and center the sign between the vertical posts, to
paint the background color of all signs match the white trim color of the building, and to paint
the pole of the front sign to match the trim color of the awning to which it is attached. Vote: 3 -0-
Chair Chong returned to the meeting.
3. 21 GILMA.RTIN DRIVE: File No. 713045; Tenny Doone, Owner; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of a new single- family dwelling. The new two -
story house would include four bedrooms, four bathrooms, a living room, dining room,
kitchen, family room, study, theatre, an attached two -car garage and a detached one -car
garage. The project would include 3,660 square feet of floor area and lot coverage of
3,400 square feet (20.5 %) of the site. Assessor's Parcel No. 055- 253 -32.
The applicant is requesting Design Review approval to construct a new single- family dwelling
on property located at 21 Gilmartin Drive. The property is currently a vacant lot with an existing
driveway that provides access for the subject site and the adjacent vacant lot at 25 Gilmartin
Drive.
The proposed two -story single- family dwelling with basement would include on the lower level
a formal entry, living room, dining room, kitchen, breakfast nook, family room, and powder
room. The proposed second level would include three bedrooms, three bathrooms, master
bedroom suite, study, and two -car garage. A home theater would be on the basement level. A
patio would extend around the south elevation of the lower level and a smaller deck on the upper
level which would extend off the master bedroom and a bedroom. A new trellis would be
installed in the front of the home extending over majority of the outdoor lower level patio. A
two -car garage would be attached to the proposed home and a detached one -car garage with
rooftop deck near the southern part of the property.
The proposal would result in a gross floor area of 3,660 square feet, which is the maximum
perinitted gross floor area ratio for the property. There is no maximum allowable lot coverage for
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the subject site because of established primary and secondary building envelopes within the
Tiburon Shores Precise Plan. The proposed home and accessary structure would be within the
two established building envelopes.
Al Von Der Werth, representing Tenny Doone, introduced Mohammed Sadrieh, architect. Mr.
Sadrieh said they received design approval in 2008 but due to financial considerations they were
unable to build at that time. He said that in order to maximize views and hide garage doors they
have set the garage in back and the lower floor would contain all of the public spaces and open
out onto a broad patio. He said that the roof would be flat to minimize impact on neighbors.
Mr. Sadrieh addressed the late mail, stating that two of the metal roof areas would be hidden
from the view of the neighbors. He thought that the shininess of the roof would not be a concern
because the roof would weather and become dull. He said that myoporurn generally do not grow
to 15 feet in height, but they were willing to substitute plantings of the neighbors' choice. He
said that the rear windows could easily be screened with plantings in the area that they would be
glad to provide to be sure that there would be no light or privacy concerns between the homes.
He said that the garage would not impact the neighbor because it would be a very small and low
structure set into the hillside.
Boardmember Emberson asked about the copper roof. Mr. Sadrieh said that only the peaked
areas would be copper and the rest would be tar and gravel.
Boardmember Kricensky expressed concern about the rear - facing bedroom windows. Mr.
Sadrieh suggested that an 8 -10 foot tall planting would completely block the windows. He said
that they would be glad to coordinate the appropriate plantings with the neighbors to provide that
privacy.
Vice Chair Cousins asked about the garage deck. Mr. Sadrieh said that he did not think that that
deck would be a place of assembly, especially with the large patio available on the site.
The public hearing was opened.
Gary Wolk apologized for sending a letter so late, but given the tight timing they did not have a
chance to work through the issues related to the house. He said that he was surprised that more
discussion did not occur earlier in the process. He said that the flat roof would be a large visual
element in his view and he wanted to understand the materials better. He said that he would love
to see some examples of what the copper roof would look like. He was glad that the applicants
were willing to adjust the landscaping because vegetation more than 15 feet tall would impact his
view. He said that a lot of his primary living area would directly face the windows and he
suggested shifting the windows to the adjacent side of the building to not directly face his living
space. He appreciated that landscaping could provide screening if grown properly, but if not he
did not want to see into the neighbors bathrooms and he suggested opaque windows. He added
that it would lessen the impact on his view if the roof height was lowered a few feet.
Paul Kaehler that said he lives across the street and has experience as a builder. He said that the
standard approach on a lot like this would be to create a private driveway. He said that the flat
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roof of this house would be seen by every car that comes down the hill, and at the very least
there should be some decorative or colored rock on the roof, or a way to shield the roof itself.
He said that the plans do not include any details on the facia and it looks like a 1950s house, and
he suggested that there should be a design element to give it pizzazz. He stated that this was a
good opportunity to require an extension of the sidewalk as a condition of approval. He
suggested putting the entire first floor on a slab to drop the height by two feet.
Mr. Sadrieh said that the lower level would be at the minimum height they can have without their
views being completely blocked by the roof of the building in front. He said that any kind of
parapet would not be integral to the design of the building and would cause a view impact on the
uphill neighbor. He said that they would be glad to put any color gravel on the roof and work
with the uphill neighbor to select the gravel. He said that the copper roofing would weather to a
golden brown color that is non- reflective. He said that they would be glad to make the bathroom
windows opaque and the other windows would be low enough that they can be screened with
landscaping, and they would work with the uphill neighbor to provide appropriate plantings. He
said that they would be glad to do whatever the Department of Public Works feels is appropriate
regarding the sidewalk.
The public hearing was closed.
Boardmember Kricensky said that the vertical placement of the house was dictated by the height
of the house in front of it. He thought that it was reasonable to try to capture some of the view.
He said that the house would not block a significant part of the uphill neighbor's view. He felt
that the bathroom windows should be frosted, especially since the landscaping would take time
to mature and provide screening. He said that the copper roofing was not an issue, as those
sections of the roof would be low and far enough away and the roof would weather in a relatively
short period of time. He thought that it was reasonable to find a species of tree that would
provide screening at maturity but not go over the roof height of the house.
Vice Chair Cousins said that it was important to have windows on the uphill side of the house,
but there should be screening to provide privacy. He agreed with Boardmember Kricensky that
the house should be vertically sited to take advantage of some view. He said that he visited the
uphill neighbor and found that there would be no real view impacts.
Boardmember Emberson asked if any Boardmembers had a problem with the rooftop deck on the
detached garage. Vice Chair Cousins said that he could not see views from that location and he
did not think that it would be used often as a deck. Boardmember Emberson said that there could
potentially be noise in the area and she did not think that it was necessary because they would
have a gorgeous patio in back.
Boardmember Emberson stated that the copper roofs would not be noticeable because they
would patina over time. Vice Chair Cousins said that the curved roofs would help break up the
flat roof. Chair Chong said that there are some copper roofs near his house and they were shiny
for the first two months but quickly oxidized.
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Boardmember Emberson suggested directing staff to choose planting species for the landscaping
that would not exceed the height of the roof so that trees do not grow up and block views.
Chair Chong remembered going to this location at the original hearing, and he remembered that
the story poles were much higher. He recalled that the goal at the time was to free up the
shoreline view. He also remembered the discussion about the garage deck and said that it was the
same conversation as tonight. He said that the Board ended up approving the project because of
the nature of the homes on Gilmartin Drive. He suggested darker colored rocks for the roof,
frosted bathroom windows, and landscaping changes. He asked about the sidewalks on Gilmartin
Drive, and Planning Manager Watrous said that the Public Works Department has not required
sidewalks on Gilmartin Drive and the Town has not imposed that condition on individual houses
in the past.
Boardmember Kricensky noted that the tar and gravel roof color was not specified and he stated
that darker colors recede more but are not as environmentally friendly. Chair Chong said that tar
and gravel roofs have a shelf life of 10 years and he wondered if they should be specifying the
color. Boardmember Emberson suggested making it darker.
ACTION: It was M/S (Emberson/Cousins) that the request for 21 Gilmartin Drive is exempt
from the California Environmental Quality Act and to approve the request, subject to the
attached conditions of approval, and the additional conditions of approval to replace the
landscaping at the rear with species that will not exceed the roof height as determined by staff;
that the rear - facing bathroom windows have frosted or translucent glass; and to utilize a medium
dark gravel color for the tar and gravel roof Vote: 4 -0.
F. APPROVAL OF MINUTES #12 OF THE AUGUST 1, 2013 DESIGN REVIEW
BOARD MEETING
Boardmember Emberson noted the following changes to the minutes:
Page 4, Paragraph 2: "...which one existing skylight..." should be changed to "...with
one existing skylight..."
Page 5, Paragraph 2: "...where ii abuts..." should be changed to "...where it abuts..."
ACTION: It was M/S (Kricensky /Emberson) to approve the minutes of the August 1, 2013
meeting, as amended. Vote: 4 -0.
The meeting was adjourned at 8:00 p.m.
TIBURON D.R.B. MINUTES #13
8/15/13
DIGEST
TOWN OF TIBURON Action Minutes - Regular Meeting
Tiburon Town Hall Design Review Board
1505 Tiburon Boulevard September 5, 2013
Tiburon, CA 94920 7:00 P.M.
CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL At 7: 00 PM
Present: Chair Chong, Vice Chair Cousins, Boardmembers Kricensky Emberson and Tollini
Absent: None
Ex- Officio: Plamiing Manager Watrous
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS Nome
STAFF BRIEFING (if any
OLD BUSINESS
1. 26 APOLLO ROAD: File No. 713039; Suzanna and Nikita Bell, Owners; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of a new single- family dwelling. The new two -
story house would include four bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, dining room,
kitchen, family room and a one -car garage. The project would increase the floor area by
1,901 square feet to a total of 2,861 square feet of living space. The lot coverage would
increase to 2,421 square feet (28.1 %) of the site. Assessor's Parcel No. 034- 271 -13. [KO]
CONTINUED TO 9/19/13
2. 2370 PARADISE DRIVE: File No. 712109; Paul and Kathryn Blystone, Owners; Site
Plan and Architectural Review for construction of a new single - family dwelling. The new
two -story house would include three bedrooms, three bathrooms, a living room, dining
room, kitchen, family room and a two -car garage. The project would increase the floor
area by 1,408 square feet to a total of 2,798 square feet of living space. The lot coverage
would increase to 2,984 square feet (34.96 %) of the site. Assessor's Parcel No. 059 -191-
05. [DW] CONTINUED TO 12/5/13
Design Review Board Action Minutes September 5, 2013 Page 1
PUBLIC HEARINGS AND NEW BUSINESS
3 SANTA ANA COURT: File No. 21323; Steven Lamar, Owner; Site Plan and
Architectural Review for construction of a new single- family dwelling, with Variances
for reduced rear yard setback and excess lot coverage. The applicant has demolished
more than 50% of an existing single- family dwelling, and the previous Site Plan and
Architectural Review approval for construction of additions to the existing single - family
dwelling on the site has become null and void. The proposal would result in lot coverage
of 3,450 square feet (23.8 %), which exceeds the maximum pennitted lot coverage in the
RO -2 zone (15.0 %). A portion of the additions would extend to within 14 feet, 7 inches
of the rear property line, which is less than the 25 foot rear yard setback in the RO -2
zone. The proposal would result in a gross floor area of 3,450 square feet. Assessor's
Parcel No. 058 - 271 -12. [DW] Approved 5 -0
MINUTES
4. Regular Meeting of August 15, 2013 Approved as amended 5 -0
ADJOURNMENT At 7:25 P.M.
Design Review Board Action Minutes September 5, 2013 Page 2
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ALL AND -1 OTICE
CALL AND NOTICE OF MEETING OF THE
EXECUTIVE BOARD OF THE ASSOCIATION • BAY AREA GOVERNMENTS
As Vice President of the Executive Board of the Association of Bay Area Governments
(ABAG), I am calling a meeting of the ABAG Executive Board as follows:
ABAG EXECUTIVE BOARD MEETING NO. 395 RECEIVED
Thursday, September 19, 2013, 7:00 PM
Location: SEP 1 1 2013
Joseph P. Bort MetroCenter
Lawrence D. Dahms Auditorium To" MANAGERS OFFICE
101 8th Street TO%W OF 11BURON
Oakland, California
Agenda and attachments available at'abag. ca. gov
For information, contact Fred Castro, Clerk of the Board, at (510) 464 7913.
The business to be transacted will include:
1. CALL TO ORDER AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
2. PUBLIC COMMENT
Information.
3. ANNOUNCEMENTS
Information.
4. PRESIDENT'S REPORT
Information.
5. EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR'S REPORT
Information.
6. CONSENT CALENDAR
ACTION.
A. Approval of Executive Board Summary Minutes of Special Meeting No. 393
held on June 20, 2013, and Meeting No. 394 held on July 18, 2013
B. Approval of Transmission of Federal Grant Applications to State
Clearinghouse
Call and Notice
Call and Notice—ABAG Executive Board
September 19, 2013
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C. Committee Appointments
ABAG Regional Planninq Committee
Linda Jackson, Transportation Authority of Marin (replaces Beth Walukas)
D. Approval of Election Calendar—President and Vice President
E. Approval of Office Supplies Provider
F. Ratification of Agreement with Urban Resilience Policy
G. Adoption of Resolution No. 10-13 Authorizing Entering into an Augmented
Agreement with the California Coastal Conservancy for the San Francisco
Bay Area Water Trail
H. Ratification of Submittal of Grant Proposal to California State Coastal
Conservancy Climate Ready Grant Program for Climate Ready-Green
Infrastructure Project
1. Ratification of Submittal of Grant Application to California State Coastal
Conservancy Climate Ready Program for Dredged Sediment Delivery
System
J. 'Authorization to Enter into an Interagency Agreement with Alameda County
to Provide Technical Resources to the San Francisco Regional Water
Quality Control Board
K. Adoption of Resolution 11-13 in support of the City of Union City's Request
for an Expedited Approval by the California Department of Finance of the
Sale of Former Redevelopment Land within its Intermodal Station District
PDA *
T. BRIEFING ON THE BAY DELTA CONSERVATION PLAN
Information.
8. REPORT ON PLAN BAY AREA IMPLEMENTATION
Information.
9. UPDATE ON THE SAN FRANCISCO BAY AREA REGIONAL
ENERGY NETWORK (BayREN)
Information.
10. LEGISLATION AND GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATION COMMITTEE REPORT
Information/ACTION.
11. FINANCE AND PERSONNEL COMMITTEE REPORT
Information/ACTION.
A. Fiscal Year 2012-2013 Diversity and Business Opportunity Report
Call and Notice
Call and Notice—ABAG Executive Board
September 19, 2013
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12. CLOSED SESSION
A. Conference with Legal Counsel—Anticipated Litigation
Significant exposure to litigation pursuant to Government Code Section
54956.9(d)(2):
One case
B. Conference with Legal Counsel—Existing Litigation
Government Code Section 54956.9(d)(1)
Name of cases:
Bay Area Citizens v. ABAG et al.
Building Industry Association Bay Area v. ABAG et a/.
Communities for a Better Environment et al. v. MTC et al.
C. Labor Negotiations with SEW Local 1021
13. REPORT OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
14. ADJOURNMENT
The ABAG Executive Board may act on any item on the agenda.
Members of the public shall be provided an opportunity to directly address the ABAG
Executive Board concerning any item described in this notice before consideration of
that item.
Agendas and materials will be posted and distributed for this meeting by ABAG staff in
the normal course of business.
Submitted:
Julie Pierce
Vice President
Date: September 6, 2013
Call and Notice