HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-09-01 Architectural Review Board Agendas_______________________
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: September 1, 2022
Council Chamber & Zoom
8:30 AM
https://zoom.us/join Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone number: 1 669 900 6833
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option
to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public 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 here.
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:
https://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
https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center at
https://midpenmedia.org.
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) Recently Submitted Projects
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. 250 Cambridge Ave [21PLN-00281]: Request for Architectural Review of a Facade
Renovation of a Three-Story Office Building, including a Design Enhancement
Exception (DEE) to Allow new Light Monitors on the Roof. Zoning District: CC(2)(R ).
Environmental Assessment: Exempt per Guideline Section 15301. For More
Information, Contact the Chief Planning Official, Amy French at
amy.french@CityofPaloAlto.org.
3. Discuss the Architectural Review Board's (ARB) By-Laws and Council's Handbook.
Discuss the ARB's Annual Report and By-law/Procedural Changes That May be
Needed.
Approval of Minutes
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.1,3
4. Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for July 21, 2022 (Continued From
August 18, 2022)
Board Member Questions, Comments or Announcements
Adjournment
Ad Hoc Committee Agenda
5. 180 El Camino Real [22PLN-00049]: Ad Hoc Committee to Review Bicycle Parking
Locations, Trees Identified for Removal, Circulation Plan for Areas Near Proposed
Building and Transformer Locations. Environmental Assessment: Exempt From CEQA
in Accordance with Guideline 15302 (Replacement or Reconstruction). Zoning
District: CC (Community Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project
Planner Tamara Harrison at Tamara.Harrison@cityofpaloalto.org (Peter Baltay and
Yingxi Chen).
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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 David Hirsch
Vice Chair Peter Baltay
Boardmember Osma Thompson
Boardmember Yingxi Chen
Boardmember Kendra Rosenberg
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.
Americans with Disability Act (ADA)
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
teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below. Please read the
following instructions carefully.
• You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in-browser. If
using your browser, make sure you are using a current, up-to-date browser.
• You will be asked to enter an email address and name. We request that you
identify yourself by name as this will be visible online and will be used to notify
you that it is your turn to speak.
• When you wish to speak on an agenda item, click on “raise hand”. The
moderator will activate and unmute attendees in turn. Speakers will be notified
shortly before they are called to speak. The Zoom application will prompt you to
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• When called, please limit your remarks to the time limit allotted.
• A timer will be shown on the computer to help keep track of your comments.
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