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This agenda is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or section 54956.
Thursday, September 18, 2014, Meeting
8:30 AM, Council Chambers
Call to Order
Roll Call: Chair Lee Lippert, Vice-chair Randy Popp, Board Members Alexander Lew, Clare Malone
Prichard, Robert Gooyer.
Staff: Amy French, Chief Planning Official; Russ Reich, Senior Planner; Diana Tamale, Administrative
Associate, Clare Campbell, Senior Planner; Sheldon Ah Sing, Contract Planner
Oral Communications: Members of the public may speak to any item not on the agenda; three
minutes per speaker. The Architectural Review Board reserves the right to limit oral communications
period to 15 minutes.
Agenda Changes, Additions and Deletions: The agenda may have additional items added to it up
until 72 hours prior to meeting time.
Minutes Approval: September 4, 2014
PUBLIC HEARING:
New Business:
Major Review:
1. 777 Welch Rd. [14PLN-00135]: Request by Stoecker and Northway for Architectural Review
of a proposal to demolish three one story medical office buildings (totaling 14,142 sq. ft. of floor
area) and construct two three-story medical office buildings (at 11,550 sq. ft. and 17,220 sq. ft.
of floor area) on a 1.6 acre site in the Medical Office Research (MOR) zone district.
Environmental Assessment: A Mitigated Negative Declaration has been prepared and will be
available for public review beginning September 5, 2014 through September 24, 2014.
Minor Review:
2. 3672 Middlefield Rd [14PLN-00071]: Request by Verizon Wireless for Architectural Review
and a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) application for the addition of 3 panel antennas on a light
pole at the Palo Alto Little League Field. The existing light pole would be replaced with a new 65’
pole to accommodate the antennas on top of it; the lights would be re-installed at 60 feet above
grade (the same height as the existing installation). The application also includes associated
ground mounted equipment concealed within an enclosure. Zone District. R-1(8000).
Environmental Assessment: Categorically exempt from the provisions of the California
Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per CEQA Guidelines Sections 15061(b)(3), 15301, 15302, and
15303.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
AGENDA
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STUDY SESSION:
3. 1313 Newell Road [Art Center]: Request by City of Palo Alto Public Works for Study Session
to present design concepts for a new corner free standing sign for the Art Center and Rinconada
Library facility; the formal project will require a Sign Exception application to exceed the number
of free standing signs allowed on the project site.
CONTINUED BUSINESS:
4. Build-to Standard Ordinance: Review of Draft Modifications to the Build To Line
Requirements in Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 18.16. This item was discussed by the ARB in a public hearing on September 4, 2014 and continued to this date for further discussion. This item was reviewed by the Planning and Transportation Commission on July 30, 2014 and continued to a date uncertain.
NOTE: Although the 441 Page Mill Road project was continued to 9/18/14, the applicant has requested
postponement to a future hearing date, so the item will be re-advertised.
Board/Staff Announcements, Updates, Reports, and Comments: Members of the public may not
speak to the item(s).
Adjournment
Subcommittee Members: Clare Malone Prichard and Lee Lippert SUBCOMMITTEE:
5. 250 Hamilton Avenue [14PLN-00228]: Petra Solar ARB subcommittee review of neighbor
outreach signs on the street light poles.
STAFF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW.
Project Description: Removal of one non-illuminated monument sign and the installation of one non-
illuminated monument sign
Applicant: Jason Frith Address: 1051 East Meadow Circle [14PLN-00270] Approval Date: 9/5/14 Request for hearing deadline: 9/18/14 Project Description: Removal of one non-illuminated monument sign and the installation of one non-illuminated monument sign Applicant: Jason Frith Address: 1035 East Meadow Circle [14PLN-00269]
Approval Date: 9/5/14
Request for hearing deadline: 9/18/14
Project Description: Removal of one non-illuminated monument sign and the installation of one non-
illuminated monument sign
Applicant: Jason Frith
Address: 1052 East Meadow Circle [14PLN-00268] Approval Date: 9/5/14 Request for hearing deadline: 9/18/14
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Project Description: Removal of one non-illuminated monument sign and the installation of one non-
illuminated monument sign
Applicant: Jason Frith
Address: 1066 East Meadow Circle [14PLN-00271]
Approval Date: 9/5/14
Request for hearing deadline: 9/18/14
Project Description: A minor exterior improvements, which include door replacement, new side entry and windows, and new paint throughout Applicant: Andy Pluess Address: 744 High Street [14PLN-00096] Approval Date: 9/5/14 Request for hearing deadline: 9/18/14 Project Description: Two DAS (Distributed Antenna System) installations comprised of pole-mounted
wireless communication antennas and associated equipment boxes on existing light poles within city
right-of-ways adjacent to 1299 Page Mill Road (light pole# P2N55A) and across the street from 1661
Page Mill Road (light pole #P2N54A)
Applicant: AT&T
Address: 1661 & 1299 Page Mill Road [14PLN-00183]
Approval Date: 9/8/14 Request for hearing deadline: 9/22/14 Project Description: A new externally illuminated monument sign Applicant: David Ford Address: 3000 Hanover Street [14PLN-00304] Approval Date: 9/11/14 Request for hearing deadline: 9/24/14
Sub-Committee Members: Terms:
Alexander Lew January 9, 2014 to May 15, 2014
Robert Gooyer May 1, 2014 to August 21, 2014
Clare Malone Prichard June 5, 2014 to October 16, 2014
Lee Lippert September 4, 2014 to October 16, 2014 Randy Popp November 6, 2014 to March 19, 2015
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Architectural Review Board after distribution of the agenda packet
are available for public inspection in the Planning and Community Environment Department at 250 Hamilton Avenue, 5th floor, Palo Alto, CA. 94301 during normal business hours.
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RECORDINGS. A DVD of the proceedings may be reviewed by contacting the City Clerk's Office at (650) 329-2571.
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