HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-01-19 Architectural Review Board AgendasARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Regular Meeting
Thursday, January 19, 2023
Council Chambers & Hybrid
8:30 AM
Pursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council 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 from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and
participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if
attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on
YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media
Center https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans
and details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are available
at https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB.
VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491)
Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Public comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or an
amount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutes
after the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance to
arb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on the
City’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subject
line.
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. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes for
all combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions and
Action Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the
Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Architectural Review
Board During Covid‐19 State of Emergency
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
2.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.
3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 900 Welch Road [22PLN‐00328]: Recommendation
on Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Modification to Existing Master Sign Program to
add Sign Exceptions for Two New Free‐Standing Vehicular Directional Signs Along New
Road. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities). Zoning District: MOR (Medical Office and Medical Research). For More
Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Foley at emily.foley@cityofpaloalto.org.
4.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 414 California Avenue [22PLN‐00207]:
Recommendation on Applicant's Request for Approval of a Minor Board‐Level
Architectural Review to Allow the Removal and Replacement of Existing Stucco with new
Tenant Colors, Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Enclosure, Removal of two Parking lot
Trees, Replace Existing Front Breeze‐Block Screen Wall with a new Lattice System, new
Landscaping, and new Signage. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions
of CEQA per Section 15301. Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) (Community Commercial).
STUDY SESSION
5.3200 Park Boulevard/200 Portage/340 Portage [22PLN‐00287 and 22PLN‐00288]: Study
Session to Consider a Request for a Development Agreement, Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Planned Community Zoning, and Tentative Map, to Allow Redevelopment of
a 14.65‐acre site at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash
Street and 278 Lambert. This Study Session will Focus on Feedback Regarding the Design
of the Remaining portion of the Cannery Building and the New Adjacent Parking Garage.
The Full Scope of Work Includes the Partial Demolition of an Existing Commercial
Building That has Been Deemed Eligible for the California Register as Well as an Existing
Building With a Commercial Recreation use at 3040 Park and Construction of (74) new
Townhome Condominiums, a one Level Parking Garage, and Dedication of Approximately
3.25 acres of Land to the City for Future Affordable Housing and Parkland Uses. The
Existing Building at 3201‐3225 Ash Street Would Remain in Office use, and an
Automotive use at 3250 Park Boulevard Would Convert to R&D use. Environmental
Assessment: Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 200 Portage Townhome
Development Project was Circulated on September 16, 2022 in Accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EIR Comment Period Ended on
November 15, 2022. The Proposed Development Agreement is Evaluated as Alternative 3
in the Draft EIR. Zoning District: RM‐30 (Multi‐Family Residential) and GM (General
Manufacturing). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Claire Raybould at
Claire.Raybould@cityofpaloalto.org.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for December 1, 2022
7.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2022
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
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 Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. 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: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may 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 Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
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.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
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.
1 Regular Meeting January 19, 2023
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, January 19, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid8:30 AMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plansand details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are availableat https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491)Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toarb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.
PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted only
by email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the
Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strong
cybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are not
accepted.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Architectural Review
Board During Covid‐19 State of Emergency
ORAL COMMUNICATIONS
Members of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.
AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONS
The Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.
CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS
2.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.
3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 900 Welch Road [22PLN‐00328]: Recommendation
on Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Modification to Existing Master Sign Program to
add Sign Exceptions for Two New Free‐Standing Vehicular Directional Signs Along New
Road. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing
Facilities). Zoning District: MOR (Medical Office and Medical Research). For More
Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Foley at emily.foley@cityofpaloalto.org.
4.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 414 California Avenue [22PLN‐00207]:
Recommendation on Applicant's Request for Approval of a Minor Board‐Level
Architectural Review to Allow the Removal and Replacement of Existing Stucco with new
Tenant Colors, Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Enclosure, Removal of two Parking lot
Trees, Replace Existing Front Breeze‐Block Screen Wall with a new Lattice System, new
Landscaping, and new Signage. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisions
of CEQA per Section 15301. Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) (Community Commercial).
STUDY SESSION
5.3200 Park Boulevard/200 Portage/340 Portage [22PLN‐00287 and 22PLN‐00288]: Study
Session to Consider a Request for a Development Agreement, Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Planned Community Zoning, and Tentative Map, to Allow Redevelopment of
a 14.65‐acre site at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash
Street and 278 Lambert. This Study Session will Focus on Feedback Regarding the Design
of the Remaining portion of the Cannery Building and the New Adjacent Parking Garage.
The Full Scope of Work Includes the Partial Demolition of an Existing Commercial
Building That has Been Deemed Eligible for the California Register as Well as an Existing
Building With a Commercial Recreation use at 3040 Park and Construction of (74) new
Townhome Condominiums, a one Level Parking Garage, and Dedication of Approximately
3.25 acres of Land to the City for Future Affordable Housing and Parkland Uses. The
Existing Building at 3201‐3225 Ash Street Would Remain in Office use, and an
Automotive use at 3250 Park Boulevard Would Convert to R&D use. Environmental
Assessment: Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 200 Portage Townhome
Development Project was Circulated on September 16, 2022 in Accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EIR Comment Period Ended on
November 15, 2022. The Proposed Development Agreement is Evaluated as Alternative 3
in the Draft EIR. Zoning District: RM‐30 (Multi‐Family Residential) and GM (General
Manufacturing). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Claire Raybould at
Claire.Raybould@cityofpaloalto.org.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for December 1, 2022
7.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2022
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
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 Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. 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: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may 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 Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
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.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
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.
2 Regular Meeting January 19, 2023
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, January 19, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid8:30 AMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plansand details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are availableat https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491)Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toarb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Architectural ReviewBoard During Covid‐19 State of EmergencyORAL COMMUNICATIONSMembers of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS2.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) TentativeFuture Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted ProjectsACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three(3) minutes per speaker.3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 900 Welch Road [22PLN‐00328]: Recommendationon Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Modification to Existing Master Sign Program toadd Sign Exceptions for Two New Free‐Standing Vehicular Directional Signs Along NewRoad. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (ExistingFacilities). Zoning District: MOR (Medical Office and Medical Research). For MoreInformation Contact the Project Planner Emily Foley at emily.foley@cityofpaloalto.org.4.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 414 California Avenue [22PLN‐00207]:Recommendation on Applicant's Request for Approval of a Minor Board‐LevelArchitectural Review to Allow the Removal and Replacement of Existing Stucco with newTenant Colors, Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Enclosure, Removal of two Parking lotTrees, Replace Existing Front Breeze‐Block Screen Wall with a new Lattice System, newLandscaping, and new Signage. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisionsof CEQA per Section 15301. Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) (Community Commercial).STUDY SESSION5.3200 Park Boulevard/200 Portage/340 Portage [22PLN‐00287 and 22PLN‐00288]: Study
Session to Consider a Request for a Development Agreement, Comprehensive Plan
Amendment, Planned Community Zoning, and Tentative Map, to Allow Redevelopment of
a 14.65‐acre site at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 Ash
Street and 278 Lambert. This Study Session will Focus on Feedback Regarding the Design
of the Remaining portion of the Cannery Building and the New Adjacent Parking Garage.
The Full Scope of Work Includes the Partial Demolition of an Existing Commercial
Building That has Been Deemed Eligible for the California Register as Well as an Existing
Building With a Commercial Recreation use at 3040 Park and Construction of (74) new
Townhome Condominiums, a one Level Parking Garage, and Dedication of Approximately
3.25 acres of Land to the City for Future Affordable Housing and Parkland Uses. The
Existing Building at 3201‐3225 Ash Street Would Remain in Office use, and an
Automotive use at 3250 Park Boulevard Would Convert to R&D use. Environmental
Assessment: Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 200 Portage Townhome
Development Project was Circulated on September 16, 2022 in Accordance with the
California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EIR Comment Period Ended on
November 15, 2022. The Proposed Development Agreement is Evaluated as Alternative 3
in the Draft EIR. Zoning District: RM‐30 (Multi‐Family Residential) and GM (General
Manufacturing). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Claire Raybould at
Claire.Raybould@cityofpaloalto.org.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
6.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for December 1, 2022
7.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2022
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
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 Council, click on the link below to access a Zoom‐
based meeting. 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: Chrome 30 ,
Firefox 27 , Microsoft Edge 12 , Safari 7 . Certain functionality may be disabled in
older browsers including Internet Explorer.
You may 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 Clerk will
activate and unmute speakers in turn. Speakers will be notified shortly before they
are called to speak.
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.
3. Spoken public comments using a smart phone will be accepted through the
teleconference meeting. To address the Council, download the Zoom application onto
your phone from the Apple App Store or Google Play Store and enter the Meeting ID
below. Please follow the instructions B‐E above.
4. Spoken public comments using a phone use the telephone number listed below. When
you wish to speak on an agenda item hit *9 on your phone so we know that you wish to
speak. You will be asked to provide your first and last name before addressing the
Council. You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your
remarks to the agenda item and time limit allotted.
CLICK HERE TO JOIN Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1‐669‐900‐6833
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.
3 Regular Meeting January 19, 2023
Materials related to an item on this agenda submitted to the Board after distribution of the agenda packet are
available for public inspection at www.CityofPaloAlto.org.
ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, January 19, 2023Council Chambers & Hybrid8:30 AMPursuant to AB 361 Palo Alto City Council meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with theoption to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safetywhile still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose toparticipate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe andparticipate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged ifattending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live onYouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen MediaCenter https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plansand details. Commissioner names, biographies, and archived agendas and reports are availableat https://bit.ly/paloaltoARB. VIRTUAL PARTICIPATION CLICK HERE TO JOIN (https://cityofpaloalto.zoom.us/j/96561891491)Meeting ID: 965 6189 1491 Phone: 1(669)900‐6833PUBLIC COMMENTSPublic comments will be accepted both in person and via Zoom for up to three minutes or anamount of time determined by the Chair. All requests to speak will be taken until 5 minutesafter the staff’s presentation. Written public comments can be submitted in advance toarb@CityofPaloAlto.org and will be provided to the Council and available for inspection on theCity’s website. Please clearly indicate which agenda item you are referencing in your subjectline.Spokespersons that are representing a group of five or more people who are identified aspresent at the meeting at the time of the spokesperson's presentation will be allowed up tofifteen (15) minutes at the discretion of the Chair, provided that the non‐speaking membersagree not to speak individually. The Chair may limit Public Comments to thirty (30) minutes forall combined speakers. The Chair may reduce the allowed time to speak for Study Sessions andAction Items to two (2) minutes or less to accommodate a larger number of speakers.PowerPoints, videos, or other media to be presented during public comment are accepted onlyby email to arb@CityofPaloAlto.org at least 24 hours prior to the meeting. Once received, the Clerk will have them shared at public comment for the specified item. To uphold strongcybersecurity management practices, USB’s or other physical electronic storage devices are notaccepted.CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL1.Adoption of a Resolution Authorizing Use of Teleconferencing for Architectural ReviewBoard During Covid‐19 State of EmergencyORAL COMMUNICATIONSMembers of the public may speak to any item NOT on the agenda. Three (3) minutes per speaker.AGENDA CHANGES, ADDITIONS AND DELETIONSThe Chair or Board majority may modify the agenda order to improve meeting management.CITY OFFICIAL REPORTS2.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) TentativeFuture Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted ProjectsACTION ITEMSPublic Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three(3) minutes per speaker.3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 900 Welch Road [22PLN‐00328]: Recommendationon Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Modification to Existing Master Sign Program toadd Sign Exceptions for Two New Free‐Standing Vehicular Directional Signs Along NewRoad. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (ExistingFacilities). Zoning District: MOR (Medical Office and Medical Research). For MoreInformation Contact the Project Planner Emily Foley at emily.foley@cityofpaloalto.org.4.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI‐JUDICIAL. 414 California Avenue [22PLN‐00207]:Recommendation on Applicant's Request for Approval of a Minor Board‐LevelArchitectural Review to Allow the Removal and Replacement of Existing Stucco with newTenant Colors, Rooftop Mechanical Equipment and Enclosure, Removal of two Parking lotTrees, Replace Existing Front Breeze‐Block Screen Wall with a new Lattice System, newLandscaping, and new Signage. Environmental Assessment: Exempt from the Provisionsof CEQA per Section 15301. Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) (Community Commercial).STUDY SESSION5.3200 Park Boulevard/200 Portage/340 Portage [22PLN‐00287 and 22PLN‐00288]: StudySession to Consider a Request for a Development Agreement, Comprehensive PlanAmendment, Planned Community Zoning, and Tentative Map, to Allow Redevelopment ofa 14.65‐acre site at 200‐404 Portage Avenue, 3040‐3250 Park Boulevard, 3201‐3225 AshStreet and 278 Lambert. This Study Session will Focus on Feedback Regarding the Designof the Remaining portion of the Cannery Building and the New Adjacent Parking Garage.The Full Scope of Work Includes the Partial Demolition of an Existing CommercialBuilding That has Been Deemed Eligible for the California Register as Well as an ExistingBuilding With a Commercial Recreation use at 3040 Park and Construction of (74) newTownhome Condominiums, a one Level Parking Garage, and Dedication of Approximately3.25 acres of Land to the City for Future Affordable Housing and Parkland Uses. TheExisting Building at 3201‐3225 Ash Street Would Remain in Office use, and anAutomotive use at 3250 Park Boulevard Would Convert to R&D use. EnvironmentalAssessment: Draft Environmental Impact Report (EIR) for the 200 Portage TownhomeDevelopment Project was Circulated on September 16, 2022 in Accordance with theCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). The EIR Comment Period Ended onNovember 15, 2022. The Proposed Development Agreement is Evaluated as Alternative 3in the Draft EIR. Zoning District: RM‐30 (Multi‐Family Residential) and GM (GeneralManufacturing). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Claire Raybould atClaire.Raybould@cityofpaloalto.org.APPROVAL OF MINUTES6.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for December 1, 20227.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for November 17, 2022BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s).
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