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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2023-12-21 Architectural Review Board Agenda PacketARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, December 21, 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. Board member 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 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. 824 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00181]:  Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Construction of a New four‐ story mixed‐use building with 28 dwelling units and 2,694 sf of retail space. Fifteen units will be independent senior living, twelve will be assisted senior living, and one owner’s unit. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, and common indoor space. Environmental Assessment: The Project is Being Evaluated for Consistency with the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2019090070).  Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@Cityofopaloalto.org. STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9 Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 and December 7, 2023 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 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 21, 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. Board member 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 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. 824 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00181]:  Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Construction of a New four‐ story mixed‐use building with 28 dwelling units and 2,694 sf of retail space. Fifteen units will be independent senior living, twelve will be assisted senior living, and one owner’s unit. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, and common indoor space. Environmental Assessment: The Project is Being Evaluated for Consistency with the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2019090070).  Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@Cityofopaloalto.org. STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9 Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 and December 7, 2023 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 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 21, 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. Board member 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 ProjectsACTION ITEMSPublic 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. 824 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00181]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Construction of a New four‐story mixed‐use building with 28 dwelling units and 2,694 sf of retail space. Fifteen unitswill be independent senior living, twelve will be assisted senior living, and one owner’sunit. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, andcommon indoor space. Environmental Assessment: The Project is Being Evaluated forConsistency with the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788San Antonio Mixed Use Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2019090070). Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). For More Information Contact the ProjectPlanner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@Cityofopaloalto.org.STUDY SESSIONPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 and December 7, 2023BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers 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 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 21, 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. Board member 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 ProjectsACTION ITEMSPublic 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. 824 San Antonio Road [23PLN‐00181]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Construction of a New four‐story mixed‐use building with 28 dwelling units and 2,694 sf of retail space. Fifteen unitswill be independent senior living, twelve will be assisted senior living, and one owner’sunit. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, andcommon indoor space. Environmental Assessment: The Project is Being Evaluated forConsistency with the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788San Antonio Mixed Use Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2019090070). Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). For More Information Contact the ProjectPlanner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@Cityofopaloalto.org.STUDY SESSIONPublic Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker.3.Study Session: Summary of Focus Group Review and Feedback on the Existing SB 9Standards Continued from November 16, 2023 and December 7, 2023BOARD MEMBER QUESTIONS, COMMENTS, ANNOUNCEMENTS OR FUTURE MEETINGS ANDAGENDASMembers of the public may not speak to the item(s). 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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 21, 2023 Report #: 2311-2255 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: 2023-24 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 2/15/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/29/2024 8:30 AM Hybrid Retreat Item 1 Attachment A - 2023-24 Meeting Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 7     Architectural Review Board 2023-2024 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 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 10/19 – Hirsch, Baltay 10/19 – Hirsch, Chen 11/16 – Baltay, Rosenberg 12/7 – Hirsch, Baltay 12/7 – Chen, Rosenberg Item 1 Attachment A - 2023-24 Meeting Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 8     Palo Alto Architectural Review Board Tentative Future Agenda The following items are tentative and subject to change: Meeting Dates Topics January 4, 2024 CANCELLED January 18, 2024 660 University Avenue (Mixed-Use) 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- Tentative Future Agenda     Packet Pg. 9     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 February 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, Tentative Approval 12/6- 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- Tentative Future Agenda     Packet Pg. 10     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- Tentative Future Agenda     Packet Pg. 11     Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: PC-5116 (Planned Community). Preliminary Architectural Review 10/30/2023 EFOLEY 70 Encina Housing Submitted 10/30; ARB prelim held 12/7 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), RM-20. __ Item 1 Attachment B- Tentative Future Agenda     Packet Pg. 12     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 9/11; waiting on formal application 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). 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. Item 1 Attachment B- Tentative Future Agenda     Packet Pg. 13     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). Baltay, Adcock Item 1 Attachment B- Tentative Future Agenda     Packet Pg. 14     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 8 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Jonathan Lait, Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: December 21, 2023 Report #: 2311-2196 TITLE PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 824 San Antonio Road [23PLN-00181]: Consideration of a Major Architectural Review to Allow the Construction of a New four-story mixed-use building with 28 dwelling units and 2,694 sf of retail space. Fifteen units will be independent senior living, twelve will be assisted senior living, and one owner’s unit. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, and common indoor space. Environmental Assessment: The Project is Being Evaluated for Consistency with the Previously Certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed Use Project Environmental Impact Report (SCH # 2019090070). Zoning District: CS (Commercial Services). For More Information Contact the Project Planner Emily Kallas at Emily.Kallas@Cityofopaloalto.org. RECOMMENDATION It is recommended that the Architectural Review Board (ARB) take the following action(s): 1. Provide feedback on the proposed project and continue to a date uncertain. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed Housing Incentive Program (HIP) project includes a new four-story mixed-use building with 28 dwelling units. Fifteen of the units will be independent senior living, and 12 will be assisted senior living, plus one owner’s unit. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, and indoor common space. The ground floor also has two retail spaces and a café space, for a total of 2,922 sf of retail. Twenty-nine (29) parking spaces would be provided in a below-grade garage. The purpose of this hearing is to obtain early feedback from board members on the proposed design, as several departments have comments that have not yet been addressed. Staff is also in the process of evaluating the project to confirm that it is consistent with the previously certified EIR for projects in the Housing Incentive Program area along San Antonio. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 8 The project does not currently meet all of the City’s Objective Design Standards, but should it be revised to meet these, the project could then use the City‘s streamlined housing development review process set forth in PAMC 18.77.073. BACKGROUND Project Information Owner:Rachelle Cagampan, LLC Architect:Athena Carter, Architects Fora Representative:N/A Legal Counsel:N/A Property Information Address:824 San Antonio Road Neighborhood:South side of San Antonio Road; The Greenhouse residential neighborhood is on the north side of San Antonio Road Lot Dimensions & Area:Trapezoid shape, approximately 89 feet by 239-249 feet. 21,780 sf lot area Housing Inventory Site:No Located w/in a Plume:No Protected/Heritage Trees:Yes, 7 protected redwood trees Historic Resource(s):None Existing Improvement(s):8,692 sf; 2 stories; 33 ft tall; 1986 Existing Land Use(s):Commercial Services (Boxing Gym) Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: CS (gas station) West: City of Mountain View (restaurant, parking lot) East: GM (offices) South: CS (car rental) Aerial View of Property: Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 16     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 8 Source: Google Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans Zoning Designation:Commercial Service Comp. Plan Designation:Service Commercial Context-Based Design Criteria:Yes Downtown Urban Design Guide:N/A South of Forest Avenue Coordinated Area Plan:N/A Baylands Master Plan:N/A El Camino Real Design Guidelines (1976 / 2002):N/A Proximity to Residential Uses or Districts (150'):No Located w/in the Airport Influence Area:N/A Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:None PTC:None HRB:None Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 17     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 8 ARB:Preliminary ARB reviewed on 9/15/22.1 Minutes from the hearing are available online2 The following table summarizes the key feedback from board members during the preliminary review study session and the modifications that were incorporated into the current plan set based on that feedback. Key Comments Modifications to the Current Plans The Colors/materials are too dark Compared to the preliminary review, the masonry material has been removed, and white fiber cement board is proposed instead of dark gray stucco. The metal shade screens have also been changed to white. Additional wood siding has been added to the ground floor. However, the green/planted screen element has been removed from the front façade The rear yard needs further design and usability consideration Programming of this space has been clarified, it includes hardscape with furniture, a bocce ball court, perimeter trees, and a bioswale The balconies are very close to the setbacks and side setbacks should be at least 5 ft Balconies have been recessed into the building to maintain setbacks and to increase privacy. This slightly reduced the unit sizes. There was an expressed desire for increased landscaping, while also considering good access to daylight A roof deck amenity has been added to the rear half of the roof, with a large trellis, planters, and patio furniture Board members acknowledged that a build- to line may not be appropriate here The build-to line requirement is being met on the upper floors, with additional space for circulation on the ground level PROJECT DESCRIPTION The proposed project includes demolition of an existing two-story building, and construction of a new four-story mixed-use building with 28 dwelling units. Fifteen (15) will be independent senior living, 12 will be assisted senior living, and one will be an owner’s unit. All units will meet the definition of a housing unit for Regional Housing Needs Assessment (RHNA) purposes. On site amenities include two common outdoor open spaces, a dining facility, and common indoor space. 1 The Staff Report for the 824 San Antonio Preliminary Review is available online at: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/architectural- review-board/2022/arb-09.15.2022-public-agenda.pdf 2 Meeting Minutes from the September 15, 2022 ARB hearing are available online at: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/agendas-minutes-reports/agendas-minutes/architectural- review-board/2022/arb-10.20.2022-minutes-09.15.22.pdf Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 18     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 8 The ground floor also has two retail spaces and a café space, for a total of 2,694 sf of retail. Twenty-nine (29) parking spaces are provided in the below-grade garage. This applicant has indicated that the project is intended to be fully code compliant, including meeting the Objective Design Standards. However, at the time of writing this report, there are several objective standards that have not been met and there are modifications required to meet various department comments. The project may be redesigned to comply with the objective standards or, In lieu of meeting the Objective Design Standards, the project may be evaluated against the Context-Based Design Criteria. Requested Entitlements, Findings and Purview: The following discretionary applications are being requested: •Architectural Review – Major (AR): The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.77.070. AR applications are reviewed by the ARB and recommendations are forwarded to the Planning & Community Environment Director for action within five business days of the Board’s recommendation. Action by the Director is appealable to the City Council if filed within 14 days of the decision. AR projects are evaluated against specific findings. All findings must be made in the affirmative to approve the project. Failure to make any one finding requires project redesign or denial. The findings to approve an AR application are provided in Attachment C. In the event the project is revised to meet all Objective Design Standards in PAMC Chapter 18.24, the streamlined housing development review process set forth in PAMC 18.77.073 would apply instead of PAMC 18.77.070. ANALYSIS Neighborhood Setting and Character This project is located on San Antonio Road, near the proposed 800-814 San Antonio project and at the opposite end of the block from the approved 788 San Antonio project (see existing and proposed streetscape diagrams on plan sheet PA4.1). As a result, the neighborhood character is rapidly changing as projects take advantage of the Housing Incentive Program (HIP) and the Planned Home Zoning (PHZ) process. The existing single-story car rental building to the south and the gas station to the north are both single story commercial uses that are not current proposed to be redeveloped. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines3 The Comprehensive Plan includes Goals, Policies, and Programs that guide the physical form of the City. The Comprehensive Plan provides the basis for the City’s development regulations and is used by City staff to regulate building and development and make recommendations on 3 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: http://www.cityofpaloalto.org/gov/topics/projects/landuse/compplan.asp Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 19     Item No. 2. Page 6 of 8 projects. Further, ARB Finding #1 requires that the design be consistent and compatible with applicable elements of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the project site is Service Commercial. This includes “Facilities providing citywide and regional services and relying on customers arriving by car. Typical uses include auto services and dealerships, motels, lumberyards, appliance stores and restaurants, including fast service types. In some locations, residential and mixed-use projects may be appropriate in this land use category. Examples of Service Commercial areas include San Antonio Road, El Camino Real and Embarcadero Road northeast of the Bayshore Freeway. Non-residential FARs will range up to 0.4. Consistent with the Comprehensive Plan’s encouragement of housing near transit centers, higher density multi-family housing may be allowed in specific locations.” This project is located on San Antonio Road where mixed-use projects are anticipated. There is 2,922 sf of commercial space, or 0.15 FAR, which is consistent with the allowable FAR under this land use designation. The project is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore fulfills the goals of the Plan as well. In particular, the Land Use Element and Housing Element include policy L-2.3 which encourages diverse housing types, including senior housing, as well as Policy 5.1, which encourages the creation of housing, especially for specific uses such as for seniors. Zoning Compliance4 A detailed review of the proposed project’s consistency with applicable zoning standards has been performed. A summary table is provided in Attachment B. Outdoor Space Primary outdoor space for the units is provided in the rear yard open space (approximately 1,800 sf), second floor redwood reflection garden courtyard (1,268 sf) and the rooftop garden (1,450 sf). This exceeds the minimum requirements for 150 sf of useable open space per unit, as the CS district does not require separate private or common open spaces. However, most of the independent units also have private balconies. These balconies are only 5’4” in depth and therefore cannot be counted towards provided open space. ARB may consider if this area is functional for residents, or if it should be increased to 6 feet. Compliance with Objective Design Standards The applicant has provided information on how the project complies with the Objective Design Standards on page PA11.8 of the plan set. However, staff notes that the following Objective Design Standards (PAMC 18.24) do not appear to have been met: •The plans show no street trees. One street tree must be provided for every 30 linear feet of street frontage (i.e. three (3) street trees) •Screening of the loading space needs clarification 4 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: http://www.amlegal.com/codes/client/palo-alto_ca Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 20     Item No. 2. Page 7 of 8 •The project does not meet the stepbacks or daylight plane for buildings which are 20 feet taller than adjacent buildings •Glazing within 40 feet of adjacent buildings has not been analyzed. Objective Design Standards state that no more than 15% of the facing façade area shall be windows or other glazing. Materials The proposed materials include vertical tongue-in-groove wood paneling at the ground floor and under the soffits and balconies. The primary upper façade material is cream colored Equitone panels. The front and right-side façade have a wood screen element framed in anodized bronze metal. The windows are also a dark bronze aluminum system. The trim separating the floors and the balcony railings are not labeled, but appear to match the metal material. The roofing material is TPO single ply. All of these materials meet the Objective Design Standards. A materials board will be provided at the hearing. A picture of the board is included in Attachment E. Multi-Modal Access & Parking Pedestrian and multi-modal safety has been a point of discussion for other recent projects along San Antonio Road. There is opportunity to utilize some portion of the Special Setback for multi- modal improvements in the future. On-site parking is provided at a ratio that is slightly less than required. Twenty-nine (29) parking spaces are provided, with 21 for the residences and 8 for the commercial use. However, with 2,922 sf of commercial use, at least 15 parking spaces are required for the commercial space, and more to accommodate eating and drinking uses. Adequate long-term bicycle parking is located in the below grade garage, and short-term bike parking is at street level near the building entrance. Thirty-six (36) bike spaces are required and 52 are being provided. Consistency with Application Findings Staff is seeking feedback from the ARB on the project’s overall consistency with the ARB Findings, provided for reference in Attachment C, and where modifications could be made to improve consistency with these findings and/or the Objective Design Standards. Staff is also interested in the ARB’s feedback on the commercial spaces. The square footage of the commercial spaces is less than 3,000 sf and is proposed to be split into three separate spaces. It’s unclear whether the shared bathroom area would be sufficient, dependent on the potential uses of the space, which could reduce the useable retail area even further. The ARB’s feedback on the design of the space is encouraged. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW The subject project is currently being evaluated in accordance with the authority and criteria contained in the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA), the State CEQA Guidelines, and the environmental regulations of the City. Staff is reviewing the project for consistency with the previously certified Housing Incentive Program Expansion and 788 San Antonio Mixed-Use Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 21     Item No. 2. Page 8 of 8 Project EIR (SCH #2019090070). The project would be subject to all relevant mitigation measures required for projects streamlining in accordance with the adopted Environmental Impact Report. PUBLIC NOTIFICATION, OUTREACH & COMMENTS 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 December 8, 2023, which is 12 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on December 6, 2023, which is 14 days in advance of the meeting. Public Comments As of the writing of this report, no project-related, public comments were received. ATTACHMENTS Attachment A: Location Map Attachment B: Zoning Compliance Attachment C: ARB Findings for Approval Attachment D: Project Plans Attachment E: Materials Board AUTHOR/TITLE: Emily Kallas, AICP, Planner Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 22     127-15-046 5-050 -041 147-01- 147-01-112 147-01-102 147-01-113 147-01-104 147-01-101 127-15-005 127-15-004 147-03-065 147-03-064 147-03-040 147-03-039 147-03-043 147-03-038 147-03-042 147-03-041 SAN ANTONIO RO AD SAN ANTON EAST C 790 796 800 9 825 858-862 808- 814 799 97 5 21 5 801 941921 8 856 850 845 864 868 855 835 910 840 824 816 788 A CS 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 Districts 0' 73' Attachment A Location Map 824 San Antonio 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, 2022-09-06 10:41:35 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Meta\View.mdb) Item 2 Attachment A: Location Map     Packet Pg. 23     ATTACHMENT B ZONING COMPARISON TABLE 824 San Antonio Road, 23PLN-00181 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CS DISTRICT) Mixed Use and Residential Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth None 19,412 sf (net) 21,780 sf (gross) 19,412 sf (net) 21,780 sf (gross) Minimum Front Yard 24 feet along San Antonio Road. 0-10 feet to create an 8-12 foot effective sidewalk width (1), (2), (8) Approximately 24 ft setback with existing 5ft sidewalk width, 24 ft front setback, proposed 8ft sidewalk width Rear Yard 10 ft for residential portion; no requirement for commercial portion Approximately 100 ft (varies) Varies, greater than 20 ft. Interior Side Yard None Approximately 5 left Approximately 20 right 6 ft left and right Street Side Yard None N/A N/A Min. yard for lot lines abutting or opposite residential districts or residential PC districts 10 feet (2)N/A N/A Build-to-lines 50% of frontage built to setback Approximately 100% built at setback Approximately 62% of upper floor built at setback Special Setback 24 feet – see Chapter 20.08 & zoning maps Approximately 24 ft Approximately 24 ft Max. Site Coverage 50%Approximately 24% Approximately 5,218 sf 56% (10,900 sf) Max. Building Height 50 ft 45 ft 47 ft 9 in Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR) with HIP Total 2.0:1 (38,248 sf) 0.4:1 for nonresidential 1.6:1 for residential Approximately 40% Approximately 8,787 sf Total 2.0:1 (38,588 sf) 2,926 sf non- residential 35,662 residential Minimum Mixed Use Ground Floor Commercial .15:1, 1,446 sf N/A 2,926 sf Usable Open Space (Private and/or Common)150 sf per unit N/A Approximately 300 sf per unit Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zone districts other than an RM-40 or PC Zone N/A (6)N/A N/A (1) No parking or loading space, whether required or optional, shall be located in the first 10 feet adjoining the Item 2 Attachment B: Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 24     street property line of any required yard. (2) Any minimum front, street side, or interior yard shall be planted and maintained as a landscaped screen excluding areas required for access to the site. A solid wall or fence between 5 and 8 feet in height shall be constructed along any common interior lot line.. (6) The initial height and slope shall be identical to those of the most restrictive residential zone abutting the site line in question. (7) 25 foot driveway access permitted regardless of frontage, build-to requirement does not apply to CC district. (8) A 12 foot sidewalk width is required along El Camino Real frontage Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) Type Required Proposed Vehicle Parking – Senior Housing .75 per unit – 21 spaces 2 spaces for owner’s unit (2 bedrooms) 23 total 25 spaces provided Vehicle Parking – Retail First 1,500 sf exempt, 1 per 200 sf 6 spaces (does not include café use) 4 spaces provided Bicycle Parking - Residential 1 LT space per unit, 1 ST guest space per 10 units 28 LT and 3 ST Bicycle Parking – Non- Residential 1 per 2,000 sf (20% LT, 80% ST) 2 LT and 2 ST 34 LT and 6 ST (not currently allocated by use) Loading Space 1 Loading space for senior facilities where meals are provided and/or convalescent facilities (10,000-99,999 sf) 1 space provided Item 2 Attachment B: Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 25     ATTACHMENT C ARB FINDINGS FOR APPROVAL In order for the ARB to make a future recommendation of approval, the project must comply with the following Findings for Architectural Review as required in Chapter 18.76.020 of the PAMC. Finding #1: The design is consistent with applicable provisions of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan, Zoning Code, coordinated area plans (including compatibility requirements), and any relevant design guides. Finding #2: The project has a unified and coherent design, that: a. creates an internal sense of order and desirable environment for occupants, visitors, and the general community, b. preserves, respects and integrates existing natural features that contribute positively to the site and the historic character including historic resources of the area when relevant, c. is consistent with the context-based design criteria of the applicable zone district, d. provides harmonious transitions in scale, mass and character to adjacent land uses and land use designations, e. enhances living conditions on the site (if it includes residential uses) and in adjacent residential areas. Finding #3: The design is of high aesthetic quality, using high quality, integrated materials and appropriate construction techniques, and incorporating textures, colors, and other details that are compatible with and enhance the surrounding area. Finding #4: The design is functional, allowing for ease and safety of pedestrian and bicycle traffic and providing for elements that support the building’s necessary operations (e.g. convenient vehicle access to property and utilities, appropriate arrangement and amount of open space and integrated signage, if applicable, etc.). Finding #5: The landscape design complements and enhances the building design and its surroundings, is appropriate to the site’s functions, and utilizes to the extent practical, regional indigenous drought resistant plant material capable of providing desirable habitat that can be appropriately maintained. Finding #6: The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site planning. Item 2 Attachment C: ARB Findings     Packet Pg. 26     Attachment D 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 online: 1. Go to: bit.ly/PApendingprojects 2. Scroll down to find “824 San Antonio” 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/824-San-Antonio-Road Item 2 Attachment D: Project Plans     Packet Pg. 27     M1 W2 M2 W1 VW1 FP1 W1 PT1 M1 M1 M1 FP1 M1 Drawing This document and the ideas incorporated herein, as an instrument of professional service, is the property of Architects FORA and is not to be used in part for any project without their written authorization. C 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Project Scale Issued: Drawn: Checked: Job: 1/16" = 1'-0" PA10.4 MATERIALS BOARD SAN ANTONIO SENIOR LIVING FACILITY 824 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 A DEVELOPMENT FOR RACHELLE CAGAMPAN, LLC. 21005 OCT. 27, 2023 J. KRETSCHMER, K. CONLEY A. QUINTERO, A. CARTER PLANNING SUBMITTAL M1. ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SYSTEM AND DECORATIVE METAL PANEL AND TRIM DARK BRONZE KAWNEER W2. WOOD SHADE SCREEN ROOSEWOOD GEOLAM -ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT M2. METAL FIN PANELS WHITE KAWNEER W1. VERTICAL TONGUE AND GROOVE SIDDING & SOFFIT ROOSEWOOD GEOLAM -SIDDING & SOFFIT VW1. VINYL WINDOW MIDNIGHT (DARK BRONZE) WILLAMETTE WINDOWS FP1. FIBER CEMENT PANELS CHALK LT90 -LINEA EQUITONE PT1. SMOOTH PAINTED CEMENT PLASTER ZURICH WHITE -SW 7626 SHERWIN WILLIAMS Item 2 Attachment E: Materials Board     Packet Pg. 28     Drawing This document and the ideas incorporated herein, as an instrument of professional service, is the property of Architects FORA and is not to be used in part for any project without their written authorization. C 2022 ALL RIGHTS RESERVED Project Scale Issued: Drawn: Checked: Job: PA10.5 MATERIALS BOARD - SAMPLES SAN ANTONIO SENIOR LIVING FACILITY 824 SAN ANTONIO RD, PALO ALTO, CA 94303 A DEVELOPMENT FOR RACHELLE CAGAMPAN, LLC. 21005 OCT. 27, 2023 J. KRETSCHMER, K. CONLEY A. QUINTERO, A. CARTER PLANNING SUBMITTAL W3. WOOD SHADE SCREEN ROOSEWOOD GEOLAM -ARCHITECTURAL ELEMENT W1. VERTICAL TONGUE AND GROOVE SIDDING & SOFFIT ROOSEWOOD GEOLAM -SIDDING & SOFFIT FP1. FIBER CEMENT PANELS CHALK LT90 -LINEA EQUITONE PT1. SMOOTH PAINTED CEMENT PLASTER ZURICH WHITE -SW 7626 SHERWIN WILLIAMS M1. ALUMINUM STOREFRONT SYSTEM AND DECORATIVE METAL PANEL AND TRIM DARK BRONZE ARCADIA M2. METAL FIN PANELS REGAL WHITE ARCADIA VW1. VINYL WINDOW MIDNIGHT (DARK BRONZE) WILLAMETTE WINDOWS Item 2 Attachment E: Materials Board     Packet Pg. 29     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. 30     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. 31     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. 32     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. 33     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. 34