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This agenda is posted in accordance with Government Code Section 54954.2(a) or section 54956.
Thursday, September 4, 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, Elizabeth Ames, Senior Project Manager
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:
July 3, 2014
July 17, 2014
August 7, 2014
CONTINUED BUSINESS: Major Review:
1. 636 Middlefield Road [14PLN-00097]: Request by Steve Smith for Architectural Review of
the construction of three detached residential units, demolition of the two existing dwellings, and
retention of an existing building to continue the legal non-conforming office use within, on a
15,000 sf site. The project includes a Design Enhancement Exception for daylight plane
encroachments, a side yard setback encroachment for a new ADA ramp, and to allow trash
enclosures to be located closer than 75 feet from the front property line. Environmental
Assessment: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) per
CEQA Section 15303. Zone District: RM-15. This review was continued from the ARB meeting of
August 7, 2014.
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2. 456 University Avenue [14PLN-00226]: Request by Gensler for Architectural Review of
exterior modifications to the entry courtyard that include outdoor seating, new entry doors,
signage, and lighting for a Category 1 historic resource (Varsity Theater). The project includes a
Sign Exception to allow the reuse of the existing marquee for business signage, which the code
only allows for a theater use, and the reuse of the poster cabinets. The proposed business,
HanaHaus, includes eating and drinking and personal services (internet services, printing, etc.).
Zone District: CD-C(GF)(P). Environmental Assessment: Categorically Exempt from the provisions
of CEQA, Section 15331. The Historic Resources Board reviewed the project on August 6, 2014. This review was continued from the ARB meeting of August 21, 2014.
Study Session:
3. 101 Pedestrian-Bicycle Bridge: Request by Public Works Engineering Division for a study
session to discuss the revised design principles that will inform design competitors what Palo Alto
envisions the new bridge could be. This item was discussed during the August 7, 2014 ARB
meeting.
NEW BUSINESS
4. Build-to-Line Ordinance: Review of Draft Modifications to the Build To Line Requirements in
Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 18.16. This item was reviewed by the Planning and
Transportation Commission on July 30, 2014 and continued to a date uncertain.
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: None.
STAFF ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW.
Project Description: Replacing a wooden gate with the installation of a white 70” tall steel single swing
gate Applicant: Bay Cities Automatic Gates Address: 927 Ramona Street [14PLN-00281] Approval Date: 8/14/8/27 Request for hearing deadline: 8/27/14 Project Description: The installation of the one halo-lit illuminated wall sign Applicant: Hansel Lynn
Address: 3441 Alma Street [14PLN-00254]
Approval Date: 8/14/14
Request for hearing deadline: 8/27/14
Project Description: The installation of one new internally illuminated wall sign and window graphics
Applicant: Jon Mata
Address: 250 University Avenue [14PLN-00279] Approval Date: 8/15/14 Request for hearing deadline: 8/28/14
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Project Description: Conditional Use Permit Amendment to allow a minor equipment change to an existing
monopine cellular installation
Applicant: Michelle Martinea
Address: 4243 Manuela Avenue [14PLN-00267]
Approval Date: 8/26/14
Request for hearing deadline: 9/9/14
Project Description: To remove two (2) Chinese Elm trees from the parking lot of the subject property. Applicant: Alexis Ochoa Address: 1500 Page Mill Road [14PLN-00278] Approval Date: 8/26/14 Request for hearing deadline: 9/9/14
Sub-Committee Members: Terms:
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
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