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Home My WebLink AboutTC Digest 2017-10-27 TOWN COUNCIL WEEKLY DIGEST October 23-27, 2017 TIBURON Correspondence 1. Letter—October 16 —Major Peninsula Development Project Status Update 2. Response —October 16—Grand Jury Report Form: Public Engagement in Marin—A Pathway to Inclusive Governance Agendas 1. Agenda —November 2—Tiburon Design Review Board REGIONAL, NOTICES AND AGENDAS None TOWN OF TIBURON 1505 Tiburon Boulevard DIGEST ' Tiburon, CA 94920 MEMORANDUM Date: October 16, 2017 To: Town Manager From: Scott Anderson, Director of Community Development _7i, ' Subject: Major Peninsula Development Project Status Update The following is a periodic status report on major pending or active development projects on the Tiburon Peninsula. The last such report was made in January 2016 and there have been some significant changes in status for several of the projects. These include the County's very recent approval of the Easton Point (Martha Company) Master Plan for 43 homes and the expiration of all entitlements for the Ling (Stony Hill) project. A. Town of Tiburon projects and their status: • Parente Vista: 2 lots on 10 acres (end of Antonette Road) UNDER CONSTRUCTION • Tiburon Glen: 3 lots on 26 acres (Paradise Drive near Norman Way) APPROVED • Ling (a.k.a. Stony Hill) Project: 3 lots on 5.6 acres (end of Stony Hill Road) EXPIRED • Alta Robles (a.k.a. S.O.D.A./Rabin): 14 lots on 52+ acres (Paradise Drive) APPROVED Trestle Glen Circle: 3 lots on 14 acres (Trestle Glen Blvd.) UNDER CONSTRUCTION • Belvedere-Tiburon Library Expansion (15 01 Tiburon Boulevard) APPROVED • Wu(St. Hilary Church) Lot Split APPROVED • 1694-1696 Tiburon Boulevard (New Morning Caf6 site) APPROVED • McKegney Green Renovation APPROVED • Trestle Trail APPROVED B. County of Marin projects for unincorporated Peninsula properties and their status: • Easton Point(a.k.a. Martha Company): 43 units on 110 acres (Hill Haven/Old Tiburon) EIR CERTIFIED AND MASTER PLAN APPROVED • Sorokko: 5 lots on 16 acres (Paradise Drive) APPROVED • Salvatore-Swahn: 1 home on 15 acres (Paradise Drive) APPROVED • Bentley Holdings Medical Office Permit Amendments WITHDRAWN • Former Golden Gate Baptist Seminary site; School/Residential Project UNDER REVIEW This report summarizes the current status of the above-listed applications. A number-coded map showing the general project locations is attached as Exhibit 1. Town of Tiburon Octol�er 2017 A. Status of Town of Tiburon Projects Parente Vista Subdivision----10 acres off Antonette Drive UNDER CONSTRUCTION The parcel map for this project was recorded in November 2013, formally creating the two lots. Subdivision improvements (roads, utilities, etc.) are nearing completion. One home is completed. Town Project Planner: Dan Watrous Tiburon Glen Subdivision----26 acres off Paradise Drive near Norman Way APPROVED The Town Council approved a Precise Development Plan for three (3) homes on this site in April 2006, and a Tentative Subdivision Map application was approved in March 2007. Off-site tree mitigation plans were approved by the Town Council in 2008. The Parcel Map application and Subdivision Improvement Drawings were submitted in April 2013 but remain incomplete. The applicants periodically contact Town staff to convey that the project is still being actively pursued. At last word, the applicant raised the possibility of minor amendments to the Precise Development Plan. The Tentative Map approval is valid through March 2020. Town Project Planner: Scott Anderson Ling_(a.k.a. Stogy Hill Development)----5.6 acres at the end of Stony Hill Road EXPIRED A Precise Development Plan application for three (3) lots was approved by the Town Council in March 2008, and a Tentative Subdivision Map application was approved by the Planning Commission in September 2009. The Tentative Map approval was extended until September 2017. The applicant filed the Parcel Map application and was nearly completed with the processing this summer, but surprisingly decided to abandon the project. Town Project Planner: Dan Watrous Alta Robles (a.k.a. Rabin/SODA)----52 acres off Paradise Drive near Seafirth APPROVED The Town Council approved a Precise Development Plan for this 14-home project in February of 2012 and a Vesting Tentative Map application in March 2016. The owners and their consultants met with Town staff earlier this year to indicate they were beginning preparation of the Final Map submittal for the Town. That application has not yet been filed. Town Project Planner: Dan Watrous Trestle Glen Circle ----14 acres off Trestle Glen Blvd. UNDER CONSTRUCTION The subdivision map for this project was recorded in July 2013, formally creating the three single family building sites, and installation of the subdivision improvements (road and utilities) is largely complete. Design review applications for two of the three homes have been approved and a building permit has been issued for one of the homes. Town Project Planner: Dan Watrous 2 Town.of Tiburon October 2017 Belvedere-Tiburon Public Library Expansion APPROVED The Town Council approved the Site Plan and Architectural drawings for this project in August, 2012 and granted a five year extension earlier this year, until 2022. All discretionary permits for the project have been issued by the Town, although conditions of approval and mitigation measures requiring adequate parking for the project remain to be resolved/implemented prior to issuance of a building permit. Building permits and encroachment permits (Town and Caltrans)remain to be secured. Fund-raising for the addition continues. Town Project Planner: Scott Anderson Wu(St. Hilal Church) Lot Split APPROVED The Planning Commission approved the Tentative Map for this 2-lot split in 2015. The Parcel Map application is nearing the end of its processing. Construction of the subdivision improvements could commence in the spring of 2018. Town Project Planner: Dan Watrous 1694-1696 Tiburon Boulevard (New Morning Cafe) APPROVED A conditional use permit for demolition of the building occupied by the New Morning Cafe and Grass Shack was approved by the Town in 2015. The use permit approved construction of a new partial 3-story mixed-use building with restaurant/retail on the ground floor and two dwelling units above. Design Review approval was secured in May 2016. The applicant has placed the project on hold at this time due to higher than anticipated construction cost estimates. Town Project Planner: Dan Watrous McKeg_ney Green Renovation APPROVED The Town Council approved this project in 2017 and is awaiting private contributions of$400,000 to complement the Town's $1.4 million commitment to the project. If funding is secured, project construction could begin in the spring of 2018. Town Contact: Pat Barnes, Director of Public Works Trestle Trail APPROVED The Town Council approved this project in 2017 and it is expected to be under construction this month. Town Contact: Pat Barnes, Director of Public Works B. Status of County of Marin Projects on the Tiburon Peninsula Easton Point (a.k.a. Martha Company)----110 acres APPROVED MASTER PLAN On October 3, 2017, the Board of Supervisors certified the EIR for the project and approved a Master Plan for 43 homes, pursuant to an amended Stipulated Judgment dating to 2007. The Master Plan constitutes a zoning approval but is not an entitlement allowing construction. The applicant 3 Town of Tiburon October 2017 must secure a Precise Development Plan, Design Review and Tentative and Final Subdivision map approvals before anything could be built on the property. There is a pending lawsuit regarding alleged public trails on the property and continued community interest in acquisition of the property for open space purposes through a negotiated purchase with the property owners. County Project Planner: John Roberto; Town of Tiburon contact: Scott Anderson Sorokko----16 acres off Paradise Drive APPROVED The Board of Supervisors approved this 5-lot project in October 2008. The Parcel Map was later recorded and the lots created. Paradise Drive frontage improvements are required prior to construction of the homes, and the Town recently approved these improvement plans; construction has not yet begun. The County of Marin has received and begun processing design review applications for two of the five lots in this subdivision. While the project frontage along Paradise Drive is located within Tiburon, the lots themselves are located in the unincorporated area. Town Contact: Scott Anderson Salvatore-Swahn-----15 acres off Paradise Drive APPROVED Marin County approved the Design Review application for this very large single family dwelling (approximately 16,000 sq. ft.), and an accessory dwelling unit and a detached guesthouse on this property some years ago. The project approval was vested through construction of the roadway leading to the house site. The next required permit would be a building permit for construction of the buildings, but none has been applied for as yet. No estimate is available for when any further work associated with this project might begin. The site currently appears to be for sale. County Project Planner: Jeremy Tejirian Bentley Holdings Medical Offices (Belvedere Place Office Complex) WITHDRAWN This was a request by Marin General Hospital to allow up to 47,400 square feet of medical office in an approximately 100,000 square foot office building adjacent to the In and Out Burger restaurant in Strawberry. The original County approvals for the Belvedere Place Office Complex prohibited medical offices, as the parking requirements and traffic generation rates are typically higher for medical office uses. The County Supervisors approved the request after greatly reducing the amount of medical office that would be allowed, but the property was subsequently sold and the new owners had no interest in pursuing the approval for medical offices. County Project Planner: Jeremy Tejirian Former Golden Gate Baptist Seminary Site Educational/Residential Project UNDER REVIEW North Coast Land Holdings, the property owner, dropped its proposal to relocate Branson School to the site and has submitted revised plans to the County requesting approvals for, among other things, a 1,000-student graduate school and up to 410 residential units to replace facilities at the former Golden Gate Baptist Seminary property. The Town of Tiburon has great interest in the project because of its potential traffic, land use, and noise impacts. County Project Planner: Jeremy Tejirian S.•IPlanning0af Folders LsandersonlMiscellaneouslproject status report tc 1-4-2016.doe 4 DIGEST ew 20 RESPONSE TO GRAND JURY REPORT FORM Town of Tiburon Report Title: Public Engagement in Marin—A Pathway to Inclusive Governance Report Date: June 15, 2017 Public Release: June 26, 2017 Response By: Town of Tiburon FINDINGS ■ We agree with the findings numbered: Response not required. ■ We disagree with wholly or partially with the findings numbered: Response not required. RECOMMENDATIONS ■ Recommendations numbered R3, R4, R6, R7, R8, R9, and R11 have been implemented. ■ Recommendations numbered: _ have not yet been implemented, but will be implemented in the future. ■ Recommendations numbered: require further analysis. ■ Recommendations numbered: R1, R2, R5, R10, and R12 will not be implemented because they are not warranted or are not reasonable. Date: Octob i 6 /V a Signed: I Number of pages ttached: 4 1 Town of Tiburon• 1505 Tiburon Boulevard•Tiburon,CA 94920•P.415.435.7373 E 415.435.2438•wwwtownoftiburon.org Office of the Town Manager Yy y^ Town of Tiburon October 4, 2017 t` The Honorable Kelly Simmons Mr. Jay Hamilton-Roth, Foreperson ••• =f° Judge of the Marin County Superior Marin County Civil Grand Jury Emme-snett Court 3501 Civic Center Drive, Room 275 Post Office Box 4988 San Rafael, CA 94903 ty� San Rafael, CA 94913-4988 Alii rV`ks Cod cry" rY er Re: Response to Grand Jury Report n �xk Public Engagement in Marin-A Pathway to Inclusive Government Co��er � �+.... a i �[er Dear Honorable Judge Simmons and Mr. Hamilton-Roth: I'll Co�t1T�1 � 1 er This letter explains in detail the Town of Tiburon's response to the Civil Grand Jury Report dated June 15, 2017. The Report directs the Town to respond to 2, G�reg� Ys Recommendations Nos. 1-12. Tger RECOMMENDATIONS and RESOPONSES "W Recommendation 1. Each agency without a formal PE Plan should develop either a :: _`'�° PE Plan or PE Guidelines tailored to the needs of their public and publish the results. Town's Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. As stated in the Grand Jury report, the Town does not currently have a formal Public Engagement Plan. CA Penal Code 933.05(b)(3) allows a response . .� indicating a recommendation requires further analysis, which in Tiburon's case will occur at some point in the future with regard to the development of a formal Public Engagement Plan, or set of guidelines. However, PEN 933.05(6)(3) also requires the analysis be conducted within 6 months from the publication of the grand jury report, or before December 15, 2017. The analysis of this issue will likely not occur within that timeframe. �r , Recommendation2. Each g agency should obtain input from the public in the planning and design or update of its plan/guidelines. .......... Town's Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. As stated in the Grand Jury report, the Town does not currently have a ' formal Public Engagement Plan. However, if at some point the Town chooses to � _X develop a PE Plan, or set of guidelines, as discussed in the response to Recommendation 1,public input will be a key component of its development. � t "Gl � Jz1 VN Recommendation 3. Agency managers should regularly share their PE Plans and � > "lessons learned" with their counterparts in other Marin agencies. Town's Response: This recommendation has already been implemented. Managers from all Marin municipalities meet on a monthly basis to discuss a wide variety of topics, including experiences in engaging the public on a range of issues important to our communities. Recommendation 4. Each agency should provide early and ample opportunity for PE in the form of proactive engagement in order to ensure thatthepublic is aware of all their PE opportunities. Town's Response: This recommendation has already been implemented. Although Tiburon does not have a J formal Public Engagement Plan, or set ofguidelines, staff uidelines, sta strives to provide residents ample opportunity to participate in the decision-making process and provide input and feedback on a broad range of issues. J� Recommendation 5. Post-engagement, each agency should follow up with the ' s r public, informing them of the results of projects and issues. Town's Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. As stated in the Grand Jury report, the Town does not currently have a �� z formal Public Engagement Plan. However, if at some point the Town chooses to develop a PE Plan, or set of guidelines, as discussed in the response to Recommendation I, developing and implementing strategies to provide feedback ' and post-engagement communication to the public will be considered. �? Recommendation 6. Each agency should create an easy-to-find area on their website sz dedicated to describing current community issues and explaining how the public can r Ad get involved. , Town's Response: This recommendation has already been implemented. The homepage of Town's z website includes a prominent section called `Tiburon News'. Here, residents will find comprehensive information on current issues and projects, as well as information on how to get involved or voice their opinions on these matters. Recommendation 7. Each agency should make PE a required responsibility of at least one staff person and publicize that responsibility. Town's Response: This recommendation has already been implemented As stated in the grand jury report (page 30), the Town has incorporated elements of Public Engagement as one of the essential functions in the job description for Town Manager. is Recommendation 8. Each agency should offer regular PE professional development to its staff. Town's Response: This recommendation has already been implemented The Town currently provides funding in every department budget for training and/or professional development, and we encourage staff to seek diverse training opportunities that will allow them to improve the level of service we offer•our residents. In addition, we strive to provide 3 staff targeted information on customer service rind public engagement. Thisr includes resources available through the Institute for Local Government, City Management Foundation and International City/County Management Association. b Recommendation 9. Each agency should develop meaningful and ongoing �� partnerships with their local community-based organizations. a Town's Response: �> This recommendation has already been implemented Town elected officials and y stafffoster and maintain strong relationships, and actively participate on numerousz� issues and projects with a variety of community based organizations. These include the Tiburon Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Rotary Club(s), Tiburon Peninsula Foundation, Belvedere Community Foundation, The Foundation for Reed Schools, Tiburon Peninsula Soccer Club, Tiburon Green Team, Tiburon Open Space, Belvedere-Tiburon Landmarks Society, Belvedere-Tiburon Library Foundation, ;z Tiburon Romberg Center, Richardson Bay Audubon and Destination Tiburon In addition to these organizations, Town elected officials and staff engage with numerous Homeowners Associations on a range of issues. Recommendation 10. Each agency should include on all written communications the �r social media platforms they use. Town's Response: This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted or is not reasonable. The Town does not currently actively utilize social media platforms. However, on August 16, 2017, the Tiburon Town Council adopted a comprehensive `r � z Social Media Policy, which provides a f amework.for the use of social media platforms. If in the future, the Town begins to use social media platforms, staff will include this information on all written communication. Recommendation 11 . Each agency should communicate and emphasize to the public the importance of participation in PE. Town's Response: This recommendation has already been implemented As stated previously, the Town does not currently have a formal Public Engagement Plan. However, staff and elected/appointed Town officials are committed to engaging our residents to the greatest extent possible. This engagement occurs both formally, through extensive outreach and noticing on individual issues as they arise, and informally, by meeting with and engaging residents on a variety of issues every day. �` z: Recommendation 12. Each agency should publish an annual report describing the t �t{ effectiveness of their PE. 4 Town's Response: t This recommendation will not be implemented because it is not warranted, or is not reasonable. As stated in the Grand Jury report, the Town does not currently have a v� formal Public Engagement Plan. However, if at some point the Town chooses to develop a Public Engagement Plan, or set of guidelines, as discussed in the response `s to Recommendation 1, consideration will be given to requiring an annual report as part of that process. L The Tiburon Town Council reviewed and approved this response on October 4, 2017, at a duly noticed and agendized public meeting. If you have further questions x on this matter, please do not hesitate to call. \ Very truly "o irs, GR- CIIANIS To z Manager f cc: Town Council Town Attorney a\ Z L 1 �r \ Z \Z Fl F l DIC . A ,t TOWN OF TIBURON Regular Meeting Tiburon Town Hall Design Review Board _ 1505 Tiburon Boulevard November 2, 2017 Tiburon, CA 94920 7:00 PM AGENDA TIBURON DESIGN REVIEW BOARD CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL Chair Emberson, Vice Chair Chong, Boardmembers Cousins, Kim and Kricensky 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 communications regarding an item not on the agenda will not be considered part of the administrative record for that item. STAFF BRIEFING PUBLIC HEARINGS L 131 TAYLOR ROAD: File Nos. DR2017082/VAR2017031; Gregory and Courtney Smith, Owner; Site Plan and Architectural Review for construction of additions to an existing single-family dwelling, with a Variance for reduced side setback. The proposal would add 2,965 square feet of living space, including additions to the house and a 709 square foot garage. The additions would extend to within 12 feet, 9 inches of the western side property line, which is less than the 20 foot side setback required in the RO-I zone. Assessor's Parcel No. 038-081-20. [KO] 2. 526 COMSTOCK DRIVE: File Nos. DR2017093/VAR2017032; Mohamad Malek- Madani, Owner; Adoption of resolution denying Site Plan and Architectural Review to legalize as-built construction of deck additions to an existing single-family dwelling, with a Variance for excess lot coverage. Assessor's Parcel No. 055-081-01. [DW] 3. 1 BERKE COURT: File Nos. DR2017097/VAR2017034; Rama Ranganath, Owner; Adoption of resolution approving Site Plan and Architectural Review to legalize as-built construction of a fence for an existing single-family dwelling, and denying a Variance for excess fence height. Assessor's Parcel No. 058-231-25. [KO] ACTION ITEMS 4. MINUTES: Consider adoption of minutes of meeting of October 19, 2017 ADJOURNMENT Design Review Board Agenda November 2,2017 Page 1