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1.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2.The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3.The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
Architectural Review Board
Regular Meeting Agenda: March 17, 2022
Council Chamber & Virtual
8:30 AM
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone number: 1 669 900 6833
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto Commission meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the
option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize p ublic safety
while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to
participate in the meeting from home or attend the meeting in person. Information on how the
public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda or online
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Members of the public may comment by sending an email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org or by
attending the meeting in person, or via Zoom virtual meeting to give live comments.
Instructions for the Zoom meeting can be found on the last page of this agenda. Commissioner
Names, Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and Reports are available online:
bit.ly/paloaltoARB. Visit bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans and details.
The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube at
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Call to Order / Roll Call
Oral Communications
The public may speak to any item not on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,2
Agenda Changes, Additions, and Deletions
The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
City Official Reports
1.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative
Future Agenda items and 3) Recent Project Decisions
Action Items
Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All
others: Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
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1.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2.The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3.The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 2609 Alma Street [21PLN-00176]:
Recommendation on Applicant's Request for Approval of a Major Architectural
Review to Allow the Demolition of Four Existing Residential Rental Units at 2606,
2609, 2611 and 2615 Alma Street and Construction of Four New Three-Story Rental
Townhomes. Environmental Assessment: Exempt in accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Sections 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction) and 15303 (Small
Projects). Zoning District: RM-30 (Multi-Family Residential). For More Information
Contact the Project Planner Emily Foley at Emily.foley@cityofpaloalto.org
3.PUBLIC HEARING/QUASI JUDICIAL: 1310 Bryant Street (Castilleja School):
Architectural Review Application Remanded by City Council for Review of Redesigned
Academic Building, Alternative Parking Options with Associated Parking Adjustment
Request, and Additional Tree Preservation Proposal. The ARB Previously
Recommended Approval of the Architectural Review Application in Fall 2020, and
Continued its December 2, 2021 Hearing to a Date Uncertain. Zone District: R-
1(10,000). Environmental Review: Final Environmental Impact Report (EIR) Published
July 30, 2020; Draft EIR Published July 15, 2019
4.Public Hearing: Discuss Revisions to Objective Design Standards based on Feedback
from City Council and Analysis of Missing Standards (Continued from March 3 and 10,
2022)
5.Discuss the Draft Architectural Review Board's (ARB) Draft Work Plan, Suggest
Changes, and Recommend Submitting the Draft Work Plan to the City Council; and
Discuss the ARB's Annual Report and any Bylaw Changes Needed (Continued from
March 3 and 10, 2022).
Study Session
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
6.California Avenue Street Improvements / Parklets
Approval of Minutes
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
7.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for February 17, 2022
Subcommittee Items
Board Member Questions, Comments or Announcements
Adjournment
Correspondence
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1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
Palo Alto Architectural Review Board
Boardmember Biographies, Present and Archived Agendas and Reports are available online:
http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/boards/architectural/default.asp. The ARB Boardmembers
are:
Chair Osma Thompson
Vice Chair David Hirsch
Boardmember Peter Baltay
Get Informed and Be Engaged!
View online: http://midpenmedia.org/category/government/city-of-palo-alto/ or on Channel
26.
Public comment is encouraged. Email the ARB at: arb@CityofPaloAlto.org.
Material related to an item on this agenda submitted to the ARB after distribution of the
agenda packet is available for public inspection at bit.ly/paloaltoARB.
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It is the policy of the City of Palo Alto to offer its public programs, services and meetings in a
manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with disabilities who require materials in an
appropriate alternative format or who require auxiliary aids to access City meetings, programs,
or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at (650) 329-2550 (voice) or by emailing
ada@cityofpaloalto.org. Requests for assistance or accommodations must be submitted at least
24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or service.
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1. Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified as present at the meeting at the
time of the spokesperson’s presentation will be allowed up to fifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided
that the non-speaking members agree not to speak individually.
2. The Chair may limit Oral Communications to 30 minutes for all combined speakers.
3. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak to two minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
Public Comment Instructions
Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email,
teleconference, or by phone.
1. Written public comments may be submitted by email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org
2. Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the
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