HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-08-21 Architectural Review Board AgendaARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD
Regular Meeting
Thursday, August 21, 2025
Council Chambers & Hybrid
8:30 AM
Architectural Review 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
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@PaloAlto.gov and will be provided to the Board 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@PaloAlto.gov 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.
Signs and symbolic materials less than 2 feet by 3 feet are permitted provided that: (1) sticks,
posts, poles or similar/other type of handle objects are strictly prohibited; (2) the items do not
create a facility, fire, or safety hazard; and (3) persons with such items remain seated when
displaying them and must not raise the items above shoulder level, obstruct the view or passage
of other attendees, or otherwise disturb the business of the meeting.
1 Regular Meeting August 21, 2025
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.paloalto.gov/agendas.
CALL TO ORDER/ ROLL CALL
PUBLIC COMMENT
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
1.Director's Report, Meeting Schedule, and Upcoming Agenda Items
ACTION ITEMS
Public Comment is Permitted. Applicants/Appellant Teams: Ten (10) minutes, plus ten (10) minutes rebuttal. All others: Three (3)
minutes per speaker.
2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 660 University Ave. [21PLN-00341]:
Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Planned Home Zoning (PHZ)
on 3 Parcels (511 Byron St, 660 University Ave, 680 University Ave/500 Middlefield Rd),
to Demolish Existing Buildings (9,216 SF Office) and Provide a New Six Story Mixed-Use
Building with Approximately 1,900 sf of Office and 70 Multi-Family Residential Units. The
Project Includes a Future Parcel Map Application to Subdivide the Office Component
from the Residential Component. CEQA Status: A Draft Environmental Impact Report
Circulated for Public Review Beginning on April 2, 2024, and Ending on May 17, 2024. The
City published a Final EIR in March 2025. The City is Preparing a Revised Final EIR. Zoning
District: RM-20 (Multi-Family Residential).
3.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 2280 El Camino Real [24PLN-00339]:
Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for Major Architectural Review to Allow Façade
Modifications to an Existing Restaurant, Jack in the Box. CEQA Status: Exempt from the
Provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) in Accordance with CEQA
Guidelines Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Zoning District: Neighborhood Commercial
(CN).
2 Regular Meeting August 21, 2025
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.paloalto.gov/agendas.
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.
4.Draft Architectural Review Board Meeting Minutes for July 17, 2025
BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND
AGENDAS
Members of the public may not speak to the item(s).
ADJOURNMENT
3 Regular Meeting August 21, 2025
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.paloalto.gov/agendas.
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@PaloAlto.gov.
2.Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference
meeting. To address the Board, 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 Board, 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 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 Board.
You will be advised how long you have to speak. When called please limit your remarks to
the agenda item and time limit allotted.
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programs, services and meetings in a manner that is readily accessible to all. Persons with
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aids to access City meetings, programs, or services may contact the City’s ADA Coordinator at
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accommodations must be submitted at least 24 hours in advance of the meeting, program, or
service.
4 Regular Meeting August 21, 2025
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.paloalto.gov/agendas.