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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-07 Architectural Review Board Agenda PacketARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, December 07, 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 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@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 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.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted Projects STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.70 Encina Avenue [23PLN ‐00291]: Request for Preliminary Architectural Review of a Proposed Project Consisting of 10 new Condominium Townhouse Units in a new 3‐Story, 22,230 SF Building (1.84 FAR), and Site Improvements to Replace the Existing Surface Parking Area. The Formal Application Will Include a Rezoning to Planned Home Zoning. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@CityofPaloAlto.org. 3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9 Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE 4.180 El Camino Real [19PLN‐00110]: ARB Ad Hoc Committee Review of Additional Material Details for Restoration Hardware 5.1700 Embarcadero [21PLN‐00191]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of Previously Approved Project to Review Landscaping and Elevation Details 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 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. 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. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, December 07, 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 Board 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 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.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted Projects STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.70 Encina Avenue [23PLN ‐00291]: Request for Preliminary Architectural Review of a Proposed Project Consisting of 10 new Condominium Townhouse Units in a new 3‐Story, 22,230 SF Building (1.84 FAR), and Site Improvements to Replace the Existing Surface Parking Area. The Formal Application Will Include a Rezoning to Planned Home Zoning. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@CityofPaloAlto.org. 3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9 Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS AND AGENDAS Members of the public may not speak to the item(s). ADJOURNMENT AD HOC COMMITTEE 4.180 El Camino Real [19PLN‐00110]: ARB Ad Hoc Committee Review of Additional Material Details for Restoration Hardware 5.1700 Embarcadero [21PLN‐00191]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of Previously Approved Project to Review Landscaping and Elevation Details 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 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. 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. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, December 07, 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 Board 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 CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members 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 REPORTS1.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative FutureAgenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted ProjectsSTUDY SESSIONPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.2.70 Encina Avenue [23PLN ‐00291]: Request for Preliminary Architectural Review of aProposed Project Consisting of 10 new Condominium Townhouse Units in a new 3‐Story,22,230 SF Building (1.84 FAR), and Site Improvements to Replace the Existing SurfaceParking Area. The Formal Application Will Include a Rezoning to Planned Home Zoning.Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject toCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Zoning District: CC (CommunityCommercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas atEmily.Kallas@CityofPaloAlto.org.3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9Standards Continued from November 16, 2023BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s).ADJOURNMENTAD HOC COMMITTEE4.180 El Camino Real [19PLN‐00110]: ARB Ad Hoc Committee Review of AdditionalMaterial Details for Restoration Hardware 5.1700 Embarcadero [21PLN‐00191]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of Previously Approved Project to Review Landscaping and Elevation Details 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 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. 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. ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARDRegular MeetingThursday, December 07, 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 Board 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 CALLPUBLIC COMMENT Members 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 REPORTS1.Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative FutureAgenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted ProjectsSTUDY SESSIONPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.2.70 Encina Avenue [23PLN ‐00291]: Request for Preliminary Architectural Review of aProposed Project Consisting of 10 new Condominium Townhouse Units in a new 3‐Story,22,230 SF Building (1.84 FAR), and Site Improvements to Replace the Existing SurfaceParking Area. The Formal Application Will Include a Rezoning to Planned Home Zoning.Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject toCalifornia Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Zoning District: CC (CommunityCommercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas atEmily.Kallas@CityofPaloAlto.org.3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9Standards Continued from November 16, 2023BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s).ADJOURNMENTAD HOC COMMITTEE4.180 El Camino Real [19PLN‐00110]: ARB Ad Hoc Committee Review of AdditionalMaterial Details for Restoration Hardware5.1700 Embarcadero [21PLN‐00191]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of Previously Approved Project to Review Landscaping and Elevation Details 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 to access a Zoom‐ based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. 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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. Item No. 1. Page 1 of 2 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 7, 2023 Report #: 2311-2242 TITLE Transmittal of 1) the ARB Meeting Schedule and Attendance Record, 2) Tentative Future Agenda Items and 3) Recently Submitted Projects RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) review and comment as appropriate. BACKGROUND The attached documents are provided for informational purposes. The Board may review and comment as it deems appropriate. If individual Board members anticipate being absent from a future meeting, it is requested that this be brought to staff’s attention when considering this item. The first attachment provides a meeting and attendance schedule for the current calendar year. Also included are subcommittee assignments, which are assigned by the ARB Chair as needed. The second attachment is a Tentative Future Agenda that provides a summary of upcoming projects or discussion items. The hearing dates for these items are subject to change. The attachment also has a list of pending ARB projects and potential projects. Approved projects can be found on the City’s Building Eye webpage at https://paloalto.buildingeye.com/planning. Any party, including the applicant, may request a hearing by the ARB on the proposed director’s decision(s) within the 10-day or 14-day appeal period by filing a written request with the planning division. There shall be no fee required for requesting such a hearing. However, there is a fee for appeals. Pursuant to 18.77.070(b)(5) any project relating to the installation of cabinets containing communications service equipment or facilities, pursuant to any service subject to Palo Alto Municipal Code Chapter 2.11, Chapter 12.04, Chapter 12.08, Chapter 12.09, Chapter 12.10, or Chapter 12.13 is not eligible for a request for hearing by any party, including the applicant. No action is required by the ARB for this item. Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 5     Item No. 1. Page 2 of 2 ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments Attachment B: Tentative Future Agenda and New Projects List AUTHOR/TITLE: ARB Liaison1 & Contact Information Claire Raybould, AICP, Senior Planner (650) 329-2116 Claire.Raybould@CityofPaloAlto.org 1 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@CityofPaloAlto.org. Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 6     Architectural Review Board 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/05/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 1/19/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/02/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 2/16/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 3/02/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Thompson 3/16/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 4/06/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Chen 4/20/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 5/04/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 5/18/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 6/01/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 6/15/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 7/06/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled Rosenberg 7/20/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled Hirsch 8/03/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 8/17/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 9/07/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 9/21/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 10/05/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 10/19/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 11/02/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 11/16/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 12/07/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 12/21/2023 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 1/04/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 1/18/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/01/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2023 Ad Hoc Committee Assignments Assignments will be made by the ARB Chair January February March April May June 2/16 – Hirsch, Baltay 3/16 – Chen, Rosenberg 4/6 – Rosenberg, Thompson July August September October November December Item 1 Attachment A - 2023- 2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 7     Palo Alto Architectural Review Board Tentative Future Agenda The following items are tentative and subject to change: Meeting Dates Topics December 21, 2023 •Dark Skies and Bird Safe Glazing Ordinance (Informational Report) •824 San Antonio Road (Assisted Living) January 4, 2024 CANCELLED Pending ARB Projects The following items are pending projects and will be heard by the ARB in the near future. The projects can be viewed via their project webpage at bit.ly/PApendingprojects or via Building Eye at bit.ly/PABuildingEye. Permit Type Submitted Permit # Project Mgr.Address Type Work Description Assigned Ad Hoc AR Major - Board 9/16/20 20PLN- 00202 CHODGKI 250 Hamilton Ave. Bridge On-hold for redesign - Allow the removal and replacement of the Pope-Chaucer Bridge over San Francisquito Creek with a new structure that does not obstruct creek flow to reduce flood risk. The project will also include channel modifications. Environmental Assessment: The SFCJPA, acting as the lead agency, adopted a Final EIR on September 26, 2019. Zoning District: PF. __ AR Major - Board Zone Change 12/21/21 21PLN- 00341 EFOLEY 660 University Mixed use ARB 1st formal 12/1/22, ARB 2nd formal tentative for Jan - Planned Community (PC), to Combine 3 Parcels (511 Byron St, 660 University Ave, 680 University Ave/500 Middlefield Rd), Demolish Existing Buildings (9,216 SF Office) and Provide a New Four Story Mixed-Use Building __ Item 1 Attachment B-2023 Agenda and New Projects List 12-07     Packet Pg. 8     with Ground Floor Office (9,115 SF) and Multi-Family Residential (all floors) Including a Two Level Below-Grade Parking Garage. Proposed Residential Proposed Residential (42,189 SF) Will Include 65 Units (47 Studios, 12 1-Bedroom, 6 2-Bedroom). AR Major - Board 06/16/2022 22PLN- 00201 CHODGKI 739 SUTTER AV Housing Prelim 11/18/21, Formal Resubmitted 7/21, 11/2 ARB hearing, Waiting on Resubmittal- Major Architectural Review to Allow the Demolition of an Existing 8-unit apartment building, and Construction of 12 new townhome units on the project site Using the State Density Bonus Allowances. The proposed units are 3-stories in height, and 25,522 sf of floor area. Rooftop Open Space is proposed for the units adjacent to Sutter Avenue. A Compliant SB 330 Pre-Application was submitted on 5/5/2022; however, the applicant did not resubmit plans within 90 days; therefore, the project is subject to the current regulations in effect. Zoning District: RM-20 (Low Density Multi-Family Residential). Environmental Assessment: Pending __ Site and Design 10/27/2022 22PLN- 00367 CHODGKI 2501 EMBARCAD ERO WY Public Utility – Water Filtration Application Resubmitted 8/8/23; 11/2 ARB Hearing, pending resubmittal- Request for Site and Design Review to allow construction of a Local Advanced Water Purification System at the Regional Water Quality Control Plant (RWQCP). The proposed project will include the construction and operation of a membrane filtration recycled water facility and a permeate storage tank at the City’s RWQCP to improve recycled water quality and increase its use. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: Public Facilities with Site and Design combining district (PF)(D). __ Zone Change 1/19/2023 23PLN- 00010 EFOLEY 800-808 San Antonio Road Housing 8/17 ARB; Waiting on resubmittal, tentative January hearing - Request for a zone change from CS to Planned Community (PHZ) for a 76-unit, 5-story residential building. 16 of the units would be provided at below market rate, 4 of which would be to low income and 7 of which would be to very low income. The building is designed as a 5-story building with four levels of wood framing over a concrete podium superstructure, with two levels of subterranean parking. Project went to a Council prescreening on 8/15. Rosenberg, Hirsch Reported out 5/4 Major Architectural Review 1/04/2023 23PLN- 00058 CHODGKI 420 Acacia Residential- 16 units replacing surface parking lot NOI sent 3/7/23, October 5 ARB hearing; resubmitted plans 11/16, Finalizing Review- Request for Major Architectural Review for a 16-unit Multi-family Residential Townhome Project. The Project will Provide 15% Below Market Rate On-site and Includes Requested Concessions and Waivers in Accordance with the State Rosenberg, Hirsch Reported out 5/4 Item 1 Attachment B-2023 Agenda and New Projects List 12-07     Packet Pg. 9     Density Bonus. The SB 330 pre-application was deemed compliant on February 2, 2023. Zone District: RM-30 and R-1. Environmental: Exempt from the provisions of the California Environmental Quality Act in accordance with CEQA Guidelines Section 15332 (infill development)— documented exemption currently under preparation. Major Architectural Review 3/22/23 23PLN- 00061 EFOLEY 702 Clara Street Housing – 3 units NOI sent 4/21. Application Resubmitted 10/19. Request for Major Architectural Review and Individual Review to Allow the Construction of Three new two-Story homes approximately 1700sf Square Foot each, to be located on the same Lot, Subdivision Major Architectural Review 5/5/2023 23PLN- 00110 CHODGKI 3000 El Camino Office NOI Sent 6/6/23; Resubmitted 9/25; NOI Sent 10/25. Request for a Major Architectural Review to convert an existing 10,000 square foot movie theater into new office space. Zoning District: Planned Community (PC-4637 and 2533). Baltay, Rosenberg Major Architectural Review 6/8/2023 23PLN- 00136 23PLN- 00277 (Map) 23PLN- 00003 and - 00195 – SB 330 GSAULS 3150 El Camino Real Housing - 380 units NOI sent 7/6. Request for Major Architectural Review for construction of a 380-unit Multi-family Residential Rental Development with 10% Below Market Rate. The project includes a 456,347 square foot apartment building with a 171,433 square foot garage that extends to 84 feet in height. Staff is reviewing the project to ensure the requested concessions and waivers are in accordance with the State Density Bonus laws. Rosenberg, Hirsch Reported out 5/4 on SB 330 Rosenberg, Hirsch Reported out on 8/17 Major Architectural Review 7/19/2023 23PLN- 00181 EFOLEY 824 San Antonio Road Housing – 16 senior units, 12 convalescen t units Submitted 7/19/23. Notice of Incomplete sent 8/20/23. Targeting 12/21 hearing. Request for Major Architectural Review to allow the Demolition of an existing 2-Story office building and the new construction of a 4-Story private residential senior living facility, including 15 independent dwelling units, 12 assisted living dwelling units and 1 owner occupied unit. Common space amenities on all floors, underground parking, and ground floor commercial space. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). PC Amendment 8/9/2023 23PLN- 00202 EFOLEY 4075 El Camino Way Commercial — 14 additional assisted living units Submitted 8/9/23. Community Meeting in October. Targeting Jan PTC, and Feb ARB hearing. Request for a Planned Community Zone Amendment to Allow New Additions to an existing Assisted Living and Memory Care Facility consisting of 121 Units. The New additions include 14 Additional Assisted Living Dwelling Units; 5 Studios and 9 One Bedrooms. The total Proposed 135 Units are for Assisted Living and for the elderly in need of day-to-day care for Memory Issues. Environmental Baltay, Chen reported out 6/1 Item 1 Attachment B-2023 Agenda and New Projects List 12-07     Packet Pg. 10     Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC-5116 (Planned Community). Preliminary Architectural Review 10/30/2023 EFOLEY 70 Encina Housing Submitted 10/30; tentative ARB scheduled Dec/Jan. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to Allow a New 3-story, approximately 22,000 sf building (1.84 FAR) and full site improvements to replace an existing surface parking lot. The project includes 10 new 3-story townhouse residential units around a common central courtyard. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Master Sign Program 11/14/23 23PLN- 00308 EFOLEY 525 University Signs Master Sign Program to allow for the installation of one illuminated monument, one illuminated canopy address, one illuminated wall property ID, one parking ID w/ uplight, one illuminated parking monument, one non-illuminated parking entry ID. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CD-C (P) (Downtown Commercial). Master Sign Program 11/15/23 23PLN- 00311 EFOLEY 530 Lytton Signs Master Sign Program for the installation of 1 illuminated monument, 1 illuminated address, 1 illuminated wall property ID, 1 parking ID w/ uplight, 1 illuminated parking blade and 1 non-illuminated parking entry ID. This application is being reviewed along with 435 Tasso and 525 University. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CD-C (P) Downtown Commercial District (Pedestrian Shopping). Potential Projects This list of items are pending or recently reviewed projects that have 1) gone to Council prescreening and would be reviewed by the ARB once a formal application is submitted and/or 2) have been reviewed by the ARB as a preliminary review and the City is waiting for a formal application. Permit Type Submitted Permit # Project Mgr.Address Type Work Description Assigned Ad- Hoc Prescreening Council SB 330 Pre- Application 07/07/2022 22PLN- 00227 23PLN- 00149 GSAULS 3400 El Camino Real Housing – 382 units Heard by Council on 9/19/22, SB 330/Builder’s Remedy application submitted 6/14/23, waiting for formal application - Prescreening for a Planned Housing Zone (PHZ) to build 382 residential rental units comprised of 44 studios, 243 one-bedroom, 86 two-bedroom and 9 three- bedroom units in two buildings. Zoning: CS, CS(H), __ Item 1 Attachment B-2023 Agenda and New Projects List 12-07     Packet Pg. 11     RM-20. Council Pre- Screening 2/8/2023 23PLN- 00036 THARRIS ON 1237 San Antonio Public Utility Heard by Council on 6/5/23 - Council Pre- Screening request by Valley Water to allow a Comprehensive Plan Amendment to update the land use of a portion of Area B of parcel #116-01- 013 from Public Conservation Land to Major Institution/Special Facilities. The other portion of Area B is currently designated as a Major institution/Special Facilities and the proposed project also calls for the subdivision of Area B. Zoning District: PF(D). __ Preliminary Architectural Review 4/11/2023 23PLN- 00058 CHODGKI 640 Waverley Mixed-use ARB prelim hearing 6/15/23; waiting on formal application. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to Allow the Demolition of an Existing Residential Home and Construction of a four-story, approximately 10,392 Square Foot mixed-use commercial/residential building with basement and a below-grade Residential parking. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Zoning District: CD-C(P) (Downtown Commercial). __ Council Pre- Screening 5/2/2023 23PLN- 00105 EFOLEY 3265 El Camino Real Housing – 44 units Council Prescreening scheduled 9/11 to rezone from CS to PHZ to develop a 5-story multi-family residential building with 44 housing units that would be 100% affordable for teachers Rosenberg, Thompson reported out 8/17 Preliminary Architectural Review 7/6/2023 23PLN- 00171 CHODGKI 425 High Street Commercial Preliminary Hearing Held 9/7; waiting on formal application submittal. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to provide feedback on a proposal to add a new 4th floor (2,632 square feet) for either a new office use (existing hotel to remain) or to provide eight new guest rooms to the existing three-story Hotel Keen structure. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. Zoning District: CD-C (P) (Downtown Commercial-Community with Pedestrian Combining District). Item 1 Attachment B-2023 Agenda and New Projects List 12-07     Packet Pg. 12     Preliminary Architectural Review 8/29/2023 23PLN- 00231 CHODGKI 616 Ramona Commercial Preliminary ARB hearing held 11/2; waiting on formal application submittal. Request for Preliminary Architectural Review to Allow the Partial Demolition and remodel of an Existing 8,357 square foot, Commercial Building with the addition using TDR and exempt floor area earned from ADA Upgrades. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. SB 330 Pre- Application 11/01/2023 23PLN- 00296; 23PLN- 00297 GSAULS 3997 Fabian Housing – up to 350 units SB 330 Pre-Application - Request for a 292 or 350-unit apartment development in an 8-story structure. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: GM (General Manufacturing). Note: project has not changed but previous SB 330 pre-apps expired so new SB 330 pre-apps for the same two proposals were filed. Chen, Hirsch reported out 8/17 SB 330 Pre- Application 11/21/2023 23PLN- 00316 CHODGKI 156 California Avenue Mixed-Use SB 330 Pre-Application - Request for review of an SB330 Pre-Application for construction of three mixed use buildings on two lots: (Tower A) 17 story tower with 2,100 sf of commercial and 194 residential units, (Podium) 7-story podium/tower with 14,168 sf of commercial and 110 residential units, (Tower B) 11 story tower with 2,131 sf of commercial and 78 residential units for a total of 18,399 sf of commercial space and 382 units. Parking will be provided in a podium and two levels of below grade parking. 20% of these units will be classified as affordable to qualify for Govt. Code Section 65589.5(d)(5) known as the "Builder's Remedy". Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) and CC(2)(R) (Community Commercial). Item 1 Attachment B-2023 Agenda and New Projects List 12-07     Packet Pg. 13     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 5 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 7, 2023 Report #: 2310-2172 TITLE 70 Encina Avenue [23PLN -00291]: Request for Preliminary Architectural Review of a Proposed Project Consisting of 10 new Condominium Townhouse Units in a new 3-Story, 22,230 SF Building (1.84 FAR), and Site Improvements to Replace the Existing Surface Parking Area. The Formal Application Will Include a Rezoning to Planned Home Zoning. Environmental Assessment: Not a Project. The Formal Application Will be Subject to California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA) Review. Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@CityofPaloAlto.org. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB): 1. Review and provide informal comments. No formal action is requested. REPORT SUMMARY The subject application is a request for preliminary review. No formal direction is provided to the applicant and ARB members should refrain from forming and expressing opinions either in support or against the project. As a preliminary review application, the Planning and Development Services Department has performed minimal review of the project for compliance with the Comprehensive Plan and Zoning Code. A comprehensive review of a future project to applicable codes, including context- based design criteria and other standards, would follow the submittal of a formal application. Accordingly, there may be aspects of this preliminary review application that do not comply with municipal regulations or require additional discretionary applications beyond architectural review. The purpose of this meeting is to provide the applicant an early opportunity to present a conceptual project to the ARB and receive initial comments. ARB members may identify aspects of the project that are appropriate given the neighborhood context and consistent with city Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 14     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 5 policies or areas of concern that the applicant may want to reconsider in a formal submittal. Community members are also encouraged to provide early input to the project. PROJECT DESCRIPTION Request for Preliminary Review of an anticipated Planned Home Zoning project to allow construction of 10 condominium townhouse units in a new three-story 22,230 square foot building arranged around a central driveway/courtyard, replacing the existing parking area near the Town and County Shopping Center. Anticipated Entitlements The following discretionary application is anticipated: •Planned Community (PC/PHZ): The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.38. Planned Community is intended to accommodate all types of developments, including combinations of uses appropriately requiring flexibility under controlled conditions not otherwise attainable under other districts. The planned community district is particularly intended for unified, comprehensively planned developments that are of substantial public benefit and which conform with and enhance the policies and programs of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The application requires initial review by the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC), followed by ARB review. Upon recommendation from the ARB, the draft ordinance for the project is presented along with the development plan to the PTC for recommendation to the City Council for final action. BACKGROUND Project Information Owner:Ed Storm Architect:Jeff Galbraith, Hayes Group Applicant:Jeff Galbraith, Hayes Group Property Information Address:No address formally assigned, referred to as 70 Encina APN 120-34-006 and 120-34-007 Housing Inventory Site:APN 120-34-006 has a total capacity of 4 units. Located w/in a Plume:No Protected/Heritage Trees:Yes, six street trees proposed for removal. The survey indicated there were no trees greater than 15 inches in diameter. The formal application will be required to verify this with an arborist report. Historic Resource(s):No Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans Comp. Plan Designation:Community Commercial (CC) Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 5 Zoning Designation:Community Commercial (CC) Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guidelines (2008/2005) El Camino Real Guidelines (1976) Housing Development Project Downtown Urban Design Guidelines (1993) South El Camino Real Guidelines (2002) Utilizes Chapter 18.24 - Objective Standards Individual Review Guidelines (2005) Within 150 feet of Residential Use or District Context-Based Design Criteria applicable SOFA Phase 1 (2000)Within Airport Influence Area SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Prior City Reviews & Action On September 12, 2022 Council held a prescreening for a proposed 20-unit development in a five- story building at this site. The staff report1 and a video2 of the hearing are available online. City Councilmembers generally commented that this area is good for multi-family housing as it is near shopping and transit. However, Councilmembers noted that the project didn’t overpower the adjacent low rise Town and Country Village. They asked the applicant to work with Town & Country to receive their support of the project, and stated that consideration should be paid to how this development may affect the vitality of Town & County. Council also wanted any project at 70 Encina to provide a better visual connection with Town & Country, such as through the use of materials. The applicant has worked with Town & Country to revise their design, as noted in the Project Description Letter (Attachment B). However as of the publishing of this report, the City has not received any formal comments from Town & Country. 1 A link to the September 12, 2022 City Council staff report for a previously proposed project at 70 Encina is available online at: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Public/CompiledDocument?meetingTemplateId=9048&compileOutputType= 1 2 A video of the September 12, 2022 City Council hearing is available online at: https://youtube.com/watch?v=f4exm9ytxJs&t=17842s Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 16     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 5 DISCUSSION Preliminary review applications are sent directly to hearing with minimal review for compliance with zoning regulations and consistency with the Comprehensive Plan or other applicable policy documents. These applications are also routed to various departments of the City for initial input on the conceptual design. At the end of the preliminary review process, the project planner will compile the ARB and department comments for the applicant. A more comprehensive review will occur upon formal submittal of a more complete application, which may reveal other code or policy concerns. At this point in project development, the ARB is encouraged to provide feedback to the applicant on the preliminary drawings. The Board may want to consider comments that relate to: •Proposed setbacks, transitions, and buffers between the proposed units and the existing Town and Country parking lot, particularly the main drive aisle directly to the west of the property o How will the development look both from outside and inside the proposed project as it relates to this unique setting? o Relationship to the street o The Site Plan indicates a wood perimeter fence, which is not shown in the elevations and would substantially impact the appearance and feel of the space o The site is directly abutting, and in some cases cutting into existing parking lot landscape islands. •Access to and within the site via the central courtyard o The entrance gate is not wide enough to accommodate two-way traffic. o Pedestrian access to the site is provided through the main driveway. A series of gates is provided along the side yards but requires residents toward the rear to walk through other resident’s private open space. •Usability of ground-level open space, balconies, and overall site landscaping o Site plan contains gates between/into each unit’s space, requiring residents to walk through other private open space to access their front door/private open space. It does not appear to provide sufficient fire access to the buildings on the east and west side. o The elevations show second floor planters in inaccessible locations, not shown on the floor plans. o Availability of light and soil for the proposed trees within the courtyard o Availability of light for the terraces due to the size of the courtyard/height of the building •Consideration of the Context-Based Design Criteria and Objective Design Standards o As a PHZ project, it is not required to meet the City’s Commercial Context-Based Design Criteria (18.16.090) or Objective Design Standards (18.24); however, the ARB may provide feedback on the project’s consistency with these design criteria and the ARB findings for approval, as they represent the City’s vision for the built environment. •Architectural design, theme, cohesiveness, and quality of materials Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 17     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 5 o Proposed materials are primarily dark gray board-and-batten siding, with a matching standing seam metal roof. The ground level is primarily light beige brick veneer, with orange metal doors and planters, and glass block accent areas facing the street and outer sides. NEXT STEPS There is no further action required by the ARB after its discussion. The applicant may elect to file a formal application. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT The Palo Alto Municipal Code requires notice of this public hearing be published in a local paper and mailed to owners and occupants of property within 600 feet of the subject property at least ten days in advance. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on November 24, 2023, which is 12 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on November 21, 2023, which is 15 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related, public comments were received for this application. The prescreening application received one letter from Ellis Partners, owner of Town & Country, expressing that they did not support the prior design. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject review involves no discretionary action and is therefore not a project and not subject to review pursuant to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). If a formal application is filed, an analysis of the project to CEQA will be performed. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Location Map Attachment B: Applicant’s Project Description Attachment C: Project Plans AUTHOR/TITLE: Emily Kallas, AICP, Planner Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 18     120-33-003 120-33-004 120-33-040 120-33-038 3-010 120-34-001 120-34-002 120-34-004 120-34-015 120-33-039 120-28-097 120-28-098 120-33-002 120-34-005 120-34-006 120-34-007 120-34-008 120-34-009 120-34-010 120-34-013 120-34-014 120-33-001 120-33-044 120-33-036 120-33-006 120-34-003 120-33-041 120-33-042 120-33-043 120-33-046 ALMA STREET EL CAMINO REAL EL CAMINO REAL EMBARCADERO ROAD URBAN LANE ENCINA AVENUE ENCINA AVENUE Bldg 1 Bldg 2 Bldg 3 Bldg 4 Bld 903 905 907 921 925 917 90 901 15 33 98 855 909 81 87 51 75 63 29 841 44 This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Assessment Parcel Palo Alto Assessment Parcel Palo Alto Assessment Parcel Outside Palo Alto abc Road Centerline Small Text (TC) Curb Face (RF) Pavement Edge (RF) Address Label Points (AP) Current Features 0' 87' Attachment A 70 Encina Location Map CITY OF PALO ALTOINCORPORATED CAL I F ORN I A P a l o A l t o T h e C i t y o f AP R I L 1 6 1 8 9 4 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors. ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto efoley2, 2022-08-18 13:32:14 Assessor Parcels (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Meta\View.mdb) Item 2 Attachment A - 70 Encina_Location Map     Packet Pg. 19     ATTACHMENT B ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 70 Encina, 23PLN-00291 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CC DISTRICT) Mixed Use and Residential Development Standards As this is a Preliminary Review, all measurements are approximate. Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth No Requirement 100 feet x 121 feet 12,100 sf 100 feet x 121 feet 12,100 sf Minimum Front Yard No Requirement N/A 3 feet Rear Yard 10 feet N/A Varies, 0 feet – 5 feet Interior Side Yards No Requirement N/A Varies, 0 feet – 7.5 feet Build-to-lines 50% of frontage built to setback N/A 0% of frontage built to setback Max. Site Coverage 6,050 sf 50%N/A 6,950 sf 57.4% Min. Landscape/Open Space 3,630 sf 30% 1,375 sf yard spaces 234 sf front yard 165 sf tree wells/other 1,774 sf total, 14.7% Min. Useable Open Space 150 sf per unit Sf total N/A Most have 270 sf per unit, some have 150 sf Max. Building Height 50 feet N/A 38 feet 2 inches Residential Density Not specified?N/A 10 units 28 du/acre Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) Currently: .15:1 residential use .35:1 maximum total floor area Potentially 1.25:1 after proposed Housing Element-related upzoning is adopted N/A 22,230 sf 1.84:1 Anticipated FAR 1.25 Residential use 1.25 total N/A 22,230 sf 1.84:1 Daylight Plane None N/A N/A Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Office* Item 2 Attachment B - CC Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 20     Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking No parking required per AB 2097 Approximately 36 uncovered spaces 18 spaces Bicycle Parking 1 LT space per unit None None shown, however garages appear to have sufficient space. Item 2 Attachment B - CC Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 21     Attachment C Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Council members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “70 Encina Avenue” and click the address link 3. On this project specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/70-Encina-Ave Item 2 Attachment C - Project Plans     Packet Pg. 22     Item No. 3. Page 1 of 1 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 7, 2023 Report #: 2311-2268 TITLE Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9 Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the ARB complete the session to review the architect focus group’s feedback on the SB 9 Development Standards and potential revisions to the standards. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY This is a cover memorandum for the staff report that was prepared for the November 16, 2023 study session and published on the City's website; it is viewable here.1 BACKGROUND Please refer to the November 16, 2023 staff report for background information on this project. Meeting minutes for the November 16, 2023 ARB meeting are not yet available. However, the video2 for the meeting is viewable at the link provided below. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: See November 16 staff report Attachment A Attachment B: Table from November 16, 2023 Staff Report - Draft Modified SB 9 Standards AUTHOR/TITLE: Amy French, Chief Planning Official 1 November 16, 2023 staff report link: www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/architectural-review-board/2023/arb-11.16-sb9-standards.pdf 2 Link to video of November 16, 2023 ARB meeting study session: https://midpenmedia.org/architectural-review- board-77-11162023/ Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 23     Attachment B SB 9 Objective Design Standards Revised 11/8/2023 Section A: All The following ODS apply to all SB 9 projects A1: FRONT SETBACK Where the contextual front yard setback does not apply, the front setback shall be no less than the average front setback of the homes on lots to either side of the subject lot, up to a maximum of 30 feet. Otherwise, the zoning minimum front setback or special setback would still apply. A2: STUCCO TEXTURE: When stucco is used it shall be steel-troweled ‘Smooth’ or ‘Santa Barbara’ texture as described in the Technical Services Information Bureau, Chapter 5 - Plaster Textures & Acrylic Finishes (2011). For additions, stucco texture on the addition shall be allowed to match the stucco texture of the existing house. A3: CONTEXTUAL PORCH ENTRIES: If porches (i.e. roofed, street-facing porches with posts/column(s) and more than 3 feet deep), occur on at least 50 percent of homes on the block of the subject lot (counting only homes on the subject lot side of the street), the proposed house(s) with street frontage shall include a street-facing porch no less than 6 feet deep and 8 feet wide. A4: DRIVEWAYS: One curb cut and driveway per street frontage. Shared driveways are encouraged but require an easement to which the City is a third party. A5. PLANTING STRIP: A minimum two-foot wide, landscaped planting strip is required between a driveway and/or uncovered parking space and an interior lot line. A6: DRIVEWAY MATERIALS: Driveway and uncovered parking surfaces that exceed 10 feet in width shall not have asphalt or grey concrete surfaces. They must have a decorative surface to blend with the landscape such as pavers, brick, or colored concrete. A7: GARAGE LOCATION: Attached garage door(s) adjacent to the front setback must be located a minimum of 5 feet behind the forwardmost plane of the front facade or 3 feet behind the forwardmost plane of the street-side façade. The forwardmost façade plane may be a building wall or porch with posts/columns and must be at least 12 feet wide. A8: GARAGE DOOR DESIGN AND MATERIALS: The garage door shall match the material, color, and panel design pattern of the entry door, window fenestration, or exterior cladding material. A9: GARAGE DOOR SIZE: When visible from the street, the maximum garage door width shall be 16 feet and the maximum garage door height shall be 8 feet. If two single-wide garage doors are used instead of one double-wide door, each door's maximum width shall be 9 feet and maximum height 8 feet. A10: ROOF DECK NOT PERMITTED: A roof deck (i.e., a deck above of the first level of a single-story building or second level of a two-story building) shall not be permitted. A11: ROOF HEIGHT FOR VARIED ROOF PITCHES: Roof height shall be limited to 27 feet for roofs with pitches 9:12 or greater, 25 feet for roofs with pitches 3:12, up to 9:12, and 22 feet for roofs with pitches less than 3:12. Properties in flood zones shall be permitted to increase building height by one-half foot for each foot that the base flood elevation exceeds existing grade. A12: ROOF TYPE VARIATION: No more than two types of roof shall be used (examples of two types are hip and gable roofs or shed and flat roofs). A13: ROOF PITCH VARIATION: No more than two roof pitches shall be used (e.g., 4:12 and 12:12; 6:12 and flat). A14: GABLE ROOF FORMS: No more than three gable forms on an elevation facing a public street. A15: BAY WINDOWS: No more than two bay windows on an elevation facing a public street. Item 3 Attachment B - Proposed Objective Design Standards (no annotations)     Packet Pg. 24     A16: FAÇADE VISUAL FOCAL POINT: Each street facing building elevation shall have at least 20 square feet of glazing in a large window, multi-panel window or glazed door, or bay window form, with minimum dimensions of 3 ft. A17: WINDOW TO WALL DETAILING: Window frames shall be recessed at least 2 inches from the exterior wall face or have trim at least 2 inches wide and 0.5 inches thick on all four window sides. Stucco over foam shall not be used as window trim. A18: WINDOW PATTERNS: Window fenestration with divided lite appearance shall have exterior applied muntin bars (i.e., true or simulated divided lites). Section B: Two Story Houses The following ODS apply to two-story houses. B1: SECOND FLOOR LOCATION: Second floor area shall not be permitted within the standard side or rear setbacks of the underlying single family zoning district. B2: SINGLE-STORY BUILDING FORMS: All houses with frontage on the street shall have either: (a) a one story building form (excluding garages) at least 6 feet forward of the second floor wall face, and at least 10 feet wide; or (b) a protruding porch or one story roof overhang at least 6 feet deep, and at least 8 feet wide. B3: CONTEXTUAL FIRST FLOOR EAVE HEIGHT: The height of the first floor's street facing roof edges (i.e., eaves or parapets) shall not exceed 18 inches above the height of the first-floor eave or parapet of the homes on the abutting lots at side lot lines as measured at those homes' eaves nearest the subject lot. This first-floor roof edge height limit shall also extend 15 feet back from the building corner. This standard shall be 24 inches within a flood zone if either of the abutting homes’ first-floor level does not meet current flood zone regulations. This standard applies to the eave side of pitch roof forms and not the rake side such as at a gable. B4: CONTEXTUAL SECOND FLOOR EAVE HEIGHT: The height of the upper floor's street facing roof edge (eave or parapet) shall not exceed 18 inches above either: (a) the average height of the upper floor street facing eave or roof edge of homes to each side, or (b) in the case of only one home having a second floor, the height of that home's eaves. B5: GARAGE HEIGHT AND MASS: Maximum height of a roof over an attached garage shall not exceed 15 feet in height as measure from existing grade. The maximum garage wall plate height shall not exceed 10 feet. B6: SECOND FLOOR BALCONY LIMITATIONS: No more than one second floor deck/balcony shall be permitted per dwelling and shall: (a) only be permitted on a street facing facade, (b) be located at least 10 feet from any interior side lot line with a 5.5 foot tall solid privacy wall, or be located at least 30 feet from any interior side lot line, and (c) be limited in size to no more than 40 square feet. B7: SCREENING LANDSCAPE: For two story houses, plant screening trees with a species having a typical mature height of at least 25 feet, and mature canopy width of 15 feet at a quantity of at least one per 25 linear feet along each interior lot line. Existing trees to be retained that are at least 25 feet tall and 15 feet wide count towards the required planting. Three closely spaced tall screening shrubs with a mature height of at least 20 feet and mature width of at least 5 feet may be substituted for one screening tree. B8: PLANTING TYPE AND SIZE: When required, screening trees and shrubs shall be specified by botanical name with at least 50 percent of screening trees and shrubs being evergreen. Screening trees shall be specified and planted at 24-inch box size or larger and 8 feet height or taller. Screening shrubs shall be specified and planted at 15-gallon size or larger and 8 feet or taller. B9: PLANTING ADJACENT PUE’S: Where an easement such as a PUE exist along an interior lot line, trees are required to be planted on the same side of the easement as the building, but not within the easement. B10: PRIVACY LANDSCAPE: Privacy screening landscape shall be located to align with proposed second floor windows across side and rear lot lines and between windows at facing units on a single property. Privacy screening landscape shall be evergreen and per size and planting standards shown in Standard B7. Item 3 Attachment B - Proposed Objective Design Standards (no annotations)     Packet Pg. 25     B11: SECOND FLOOR WINDOW PRIVACY: For any window on an upper floor or in a stairway, facing an interior lot line that is located less than 20 feet from a side or rear lot line, one of the following shall be used: (a) permanent obscure glazing to at least 5 feet from the finished floor, or (b) exterior mounted permanent architectural privacy screens that block views more than 70%, or (c) windows with sills above 5 feet from the finished floor level. In a stairway, the finished floor is the height of the landing. This standard shall also apply to first floor windows when the finished floor height is 2 feet or more above grade. B12: SECOND FLOOR OPERABLE WINDOWS ALONG SIDE LOT LINES: Operable casement windows on the upper level with a sill height less than 5 feet above the finished floor and within 20 feet of an interior side lot line shall be hinged so the windows open towards the public street. Horizontal sliding windows shall not be permitted facing and within 20 feet of an interior side lot line, unless the windowsill height is at least 5 feet above the finish floor level. B13: SIDE DAYLIGHT PLANE CLEARANCE: Where a home on an abutting lot across a side lot line is single-story or has a second-floor area no more than 500 square feet, the side daylight plane shall be measured from 8 ft above average grade instead of 10 ft. In the case of an Urban Lot Split, the daylight plane only applies to the original property lines. B14: CONTEXTUAL ROOF PITCH: On properties adjacent to single story homes along either interior side lot line, roof pitches on new two-story buildings shall be 6:12 or lower. Section C: Large Lots The following ODS apply to new development of Urban Lot Split parcels which are larger than 5,000 sf. This means the single-family parcel prior to the lot split was 10,000 sf or larger. C1: DRIVEWAY WIDTH: 18-foot maximum driveway width (inclusive of uncovered parking) within a front or street side yard setback. C2: WALKWAY SEPARATION: Walkways shall be separated from driveways by a minimum of 4 feet of landscape planting. C3: GARAGE WIDTH: An attached garage or carport facing the street shall be no more than 30 percent of the total facade width facing that street, except that it may be 12 feet wide in any circumstance. C4: SECOND FLOOR SIZE: The maximum floor area above the first-floor level shall not exceed 35 percent of allowable gross floor area for the lot. Section D: Flag Lots and Substandard Lots The following ODS applies only for projects proposed on an existing flag lot or substandard lot. A lot created by an Urban Lot Split is not subject to this. D1. SECOND FLOOR AREA ON FLAG LOTS AND SUBSTANDARD LOTS: On flag lots (or similar lots without street frontage) and/or substandard lots, if the maximum allowed total floor area is greater than 70 percent of the buildable lot area, floor area may be placed on a second level. The maximum second floor area allowed shall be the area in excess of 70 percent of the buildable lot area or 300 square feet, whichever is greater. Section E: Eichler Neighborhoods The following ODS apply only in mapped Eichler Tracts E1: EICHLER TRACT GARAGES: In mapped Eichler Tracts, a garage or carport may be located forward of the front facade plane of the house so long as the garage or carport is: (a) no more than 21 feet wide, (b) has a roof pitch of 3:12 (slope of 3 vertical feet for every 12 horizontal feet) or less, and (c) has a maximum height of no more than 12 feet above existing grade. Item 3 Attachment B - Proposed Objective Design Standards (no annotations)     Packet Pg. 26     E2: EICHLER TRACT SECOND FLOOR SIZE: Where a property is in a mapped Eichler Tract, and not in a single- story overlay zone, the maximum floor area of the second floor shall not exceed 35 percent of the total gross floor area on the lot. E3: EICHLER TRACT SIDE DAYLIGHT PLANE CLEARANCE: In mapped Eichler Tracts the side daylight plane shall be measured from 6 ft above average grade instead of 10 ft. In the case of an Urban Lot Split, the daylight plane only applies to the original property lines. E4: EICHLER TRACT ROOF HEIGHTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts the maximum roof height shall not exceed 22 feet, as measured from existing grade to the roof surface for a pitched roof, or 20 feet for a flat roof surface or parapet. Properties in flood zones shall be permitted to increase building height by one-half foot for each foot that the base flood elevation exceeds existing grade. E5: Within mapped Eichler Tracts, garages may serve as the one-story form in Standard 2.5A. E6: ROOFLINES IN EICHLER TRACTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts rooflines shall meet the following: (a) roof pitches no more than 3:12, (b) gable, shed, butterfly or flat roof forms (note: hip roofs with flat roofs at eaves permitted; see Illustration 1D of the IR guidelines for example), and (c) 2-foot minimum overhangs at eave and rake sides of roof forms for at least 50 percent of roof edges. E7: EXTERIOR MATERIALS IN EICHLER TRACTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts, exterior wall cladding shall be vertical board channel or flush siding, wood tongue and groove board siding, wood nickel-gap siding, smooth fiber cement panels, or metal panels. Board-form concrete, concrete block, or stucco may be used as a secondary material but collectively these materials shall not account for more than 30 percent of all non-glazed wall surfaces. E8: ENTRIES IN EICHLER TRACTS: In mapped Eichler Tracts, a projecting entry porch shall not be used. A covered trellis used as a colonnade or a side porch that does not project forward of the facade at the entry would not be considered an entry porch. Item 3 Attachment B - Proposed Objective Design Standards (no annotations)     Packet Pg. 27     Item No. 4. Page 1 of 2 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 7, 2023 Report #: 2311-2294 TITLE 180 El Camino Real [19PLN-00110]: ARB Ad Hoc Committee Review of Additional Material Details for Restoration Hardware RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) Ad Hoc Committee take the following action(s): Discuss and provide direction, or Confirm the revised project meets the full ARB’s direction and recommend the Director approve the project. BACKGROUND On October 5, 2023, the ARB held a hearing to review façade modifications for the previously approved (19PLN-00110) Restoration Hardware building, currently under construction at the Stanford Shopping Center. In its motion to approve the project, the ARB recommended that certain project elements be reviewed by the ARB Ad Hoc Committee; these elements are noted below, along with the applicant’s responses. A link to the ARB staff report and minutes for the October 5, 2023 meeting1 are provided online.2 A link to the video3 of the meeting is also available online. ANALYSIS 1 Link to October 5 2023 ARB minutes: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/architectural-review-board/2023/arb-minutes-10.05.23.pdf 2 Link to October 5 2023 ARB minutes: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes- reports/agendas-minutes/architectural-review-board/2023/arb-minutes-10.05.23.pdf 3 Link to video https://midpenmedia.org/architectural-review-board-77-1052023/ Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 28     Item No. 4. Page 2 of 2 The ARB recommended that one aspect of the design be reviewed by the ARB Ad Hoc Committee. A summary of the ARB’s recommendation, the applicant’s response to the recommendation, and staff’s analysis are included herein. ARB Recommendation: Modify the color of the proposed metal trim to provide greater contrast. Applicant’s Response: The applicant’s team has proposed a new painted metal color that is a deeper earth tone rather than the lighter earth tone that was previously proposed. The newly proposed metal paint color will be used for the metal accents at the skylight, canopies, awnings, balconies, window mullions and doors and will have a Light Reflective Value (LRV) of 16. The previously proposed metal paint color had an LRV of 36.66. Samples of the metal with the newly proposed paint color are on file and will be available to the ARB Ad Hoc Committee during the Ad Hoc Discussion. The exterior elevation and rendering sheets have been updated accordingly and are included in Attachment B. Staff’s Analysis: The proposed metal paint color is consistent with the Master Tenant and Façade program for the Stanford Shopping Center and a material sample has been provided as requested. The revised design continues to meet the ARB findings for approval and provides greater contrast with the main building paint color consistent with the ARB’s recommendation. The Ad Hoc Committee is encouraged to affirm these submittals meet the recommendations discussed at the October 5, 2023, ARB public hearing. Otherwise, the Committee should provide direction to staff and the applicant if the submittal requires further refinement. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Applicant’s Response to ARB Comments Attachment B: Revised Project Plans AUTHOR/TITLE: Tamara Harrison, Consultant Planner Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 29     Project Update – New Accent Metal Color November 27, 2023 RH is proposing a darker metal color that enhances the visual contrast with the building’s cream-colored plaster. Our suggested metal shade is a refined bronze that adds richness and complements the brand’s contemporary palette. We believe that the metal color not only aligns with the modern aesthetics but also contributes depth and balance to the overall facade. Item 4 Attachment A - Applicant Response to Comments     Packet Pg. 30     If you need assistance reviewing the above documents, please contact the Project Planner or call the Planner-on-Duty at 650-617-3117 or email planner@cityofpaloalto.org Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Board members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans and environmental documents online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “1700 Embarcadero Road” and click the address link 3. On this project-specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/1700-Embarcadero Item 4 Attachment B: Project Plans     Packet Pg. 31     Item No. 5. Page 1 of 3 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 7, 2023 Report #: 2311-2295 TITLE 1700 Embarcadero [21PLN-00191]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of Previously Approved Project to Review Landscaping and Elevation Details RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) Ad-Hoc Committee take one of the following actions: 1. Discuss the details and revisions, and recommend that the Director find they meet the approval conditions and align with the approval findings; or 2. Provide additional direction to the project applicant. BACKGROUND On November 3, 2022, the ARB recommended approval of the subject project, which Council approved on December 5, 2022. At the ARB’s recommendation, a condition of approval requiring certain aspects of the design to return to an ARB Ad Hoc Committee was incorporated into the Record of Land Use Action. Condition of Approval #15 in the Record of Land Use Action (RLUA 22-04) states: Prior to building permit issuance, the owner or designee shall demonstrate to the Architectural Review Board Ad Hoc the following: a. Clarify cross sections along the multi-use path to confirm elevations; b. Show more low-level plantings in-between trees and consider other canopy trees where feasible to increase shading, such as the addition of western redbuds to the landscape fingers along East Bayshore Road; c. Confirm that trees can be planted adjacent to the multi-use path; d. Conform that the building elevations along the west and northwest elevations include the continuation of the ribbed metal paneling and also confirm the green colors. Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 32     Item No. 5. Page 2 of 3 On October 19, 2023 the Ad Hoc Committee, consisting of board member Hirsch and Chair Baltay, met to review the revised plans for the items that were required to return to the Subcommittee. Items 15c and 15d were resolved with the revised plans during this initial ad hoc. The Ad Hoc Committee requested further information related to the cross sections along the multi-use path, specifically related to the grade of the vegetated area adjacent the path (noting that this grade should be less than 10%) and clarity on the grades at the corner where the pedestrian path and multi-use path connect to address item 15a. The Ad Hoc also asked for further clarity on the planting in a detailed landscaping plan and again asked for trees within the landscape fingers where only small grasses seemed to be shown in a concept plan to address 15b. ANALYSIS Condition of Approval #15a: Clarify cross sections along the multi-use path to confirm elevations. Applicant’s Response: • Additional sections have been added including Section E-E at the corner to show the grade of the pedestrian path and its connection to the multi-use path (see sheets EX-1 and EX-2). Along Embarcadero, the project has been revised to show a slope of not more than 10% for the vegetated area adjacent the multi-use path (See sheets EX-1, EX-2, and L-01). Condition of Approval #15b: Show more low-level plantings in-between trees and consider other canopy trees where feasible to increase shading, such as the addition of western redbuds to the landscape fingers along East Bayshore Road Applicant’s Response: • A detailed planting plan is provided on Sheet L-2 to clarify the conceptual plan shown in L-1. Sheet L-2 shows more low-level plantings in-between trees. Due to liability concerns, the landscape plan does not show trees in the PG&E easement. However, tall shrubs capable of growing to approximately 10 feet have been added to these fingers in the revised plan. Staff Analysis: The revision generally appears to address the ARB’s comments. Although western redbud or similar would be preferable in the landscape strip, the proposed large shrubs, capable of growing to 10 feet in height appear to be a reasonable addition to add larger vegetation to these planting strips. Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 33     Item No. 5. Page 3 of 3 The ARB Ad-Hoc Committee is encouraged to affirm these changes address condition of approval #15. Otherwise, the Committee should provide direction to staff and the applicant if the submittal requires further refinement. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Project Plans AUTHOR/TITLE: Claire Raybould, Senior Planner Item 5 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 34     If you need assistance reviewing the above documents, please contact the Project Planner or call the Planner-on-Duty at 650-617-3117 or email planner@cityofpaloalto.org Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Board members for their review. The same plans are available to the public, at all hours of the day, via the following online resources. Directions to review Project plans and environmental documents online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “1700 Embarcadero Road” and click the address link 3. On this project-specific webpage you will find a link to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/1700-Embarcadero Item 5 Attachment A: Project Plans     Packet Pg. 35