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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-07-17 Architectural Review Board Agenda PacketARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Regular Meeting Thursday, July 17, 2025 Council Chambers & Hybrid 8:30 AM   Architectural Review Board meetings will be held as “hybrid” meetings with the option to attend by teleconference/video conference or in person. To maximize public safety while still maintaining transparency and public access, members of the public can choose to participate from home or attend in person. Information on how the public may observe and participate in the meeting is located at the end of the agenda. Masks are strongly encouraged if attending in person. The meeting will be broadcast on Cable TV Channel 26, live on YouTube https://www.youtube.com/c/cityofpaloalto, and streamed to Midpen Media Center https://midpenmedia.org. Visit https://bit.ly/PApendingprojects to view project plans and details. 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All others: Three (3) minutes per speaker. 2.PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 180 El Camino Real [25PLN-00027]: Recommendation on the Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Major Architectural Review Application for exterior storefront revisions and improvements, including a redesigned outdoor dining area, façade revisions and signage for a new tenant, Cedar & Sage (Space #1301, Building DD), at the Stanford Shopping Center. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). STUDY SESSION Public Comment is Permitted. Three (3) minutes per speaker. 3.Study Session on Conceptual Site Layouts and Circulation for the Cubberley Master Plan at 4000 Middlefield Road. CEQA Status: Master Plan will undergo CEQA Review. 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. 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN-00012]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of the Proposed Final Material Selection for a 100% Affordable, Six-Story, 55-Unit Multi-Family Rental Development. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA Review. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service).   PUBLIC COMMENT INSTRUCTIONS Members of the Public may provide public comments to teleconference meetings via email, teleconference, or by phone. 1.Written public comments may be submitted by email to arb@PaloAlto.gov. 2.Spoken public comments using a computer will be accepted through the teleconference meeting. To address the Board, click on the link below to access a Zoom-based meeting. Please read the following instructions carefully. ◦You may download the Zoom client or connect to the meeting in- browser. 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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: July 17, 2025 Report #: 2506-4857 TITLE Director's Report, Meeting Schedule, and Upcoming Agenda Items RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) review and comment as appropriate. BACKGROUND This document includes the following items: ARB meeting schedule Upcoming ARB agenda items Recently submitted and pending projects subject to ARB review Board members are encouraged to contact Samuel Tavera (Samuel.Tavera@PaloAlto.gov) to notify staff of any planned absences one month in advance, if possible, to ensure the availability of an ARB quorum. 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 Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 5     Item No. 1. Page 2 of 2 UPCOMING ARB AGENDA ITEMS   The following items are tentative and subject to change: MEETING DATE TOPICS 762 San Antonio Rd: Builder’s Remedy Chair & Vice Chair Elections RECENTLY SUBMITTED PROJECTS No new ARB projects have been submitted since the last meeting. ATTACHMENTS AUTHOR/TITLE: 1 & Contact Information 1 Emails can be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: ARB@paloalto.gov Item 1 Item 1 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 6     Architectural Review Board 2025 Meeting Schedule & Assignments 8 4 9 3 2025 Meeting Schedule Meeting Dates Time Location Status Planned Absences 1/2/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Cancelled 1/16/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/6/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2/20/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Adcock 3/6/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 3/20/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 4/3/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid CANCELED 4/17/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 5/1/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 5/15/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 6/5/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Rosenberg 6/19/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid CANCELED 7/3/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 7/17/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular Adcock & Jojarth 8/7/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 8/21/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 9/4/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 9/18/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 10/2/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 10/16/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 11/6/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 11/20/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 12/4/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 12/18/2025 8:30 AM Hybrid Regular 2025 Ad Hoc Committee Assignments Assignments will be made by the ARB Chair January February March April May June 3/20 – Adcock & Rosenberg July August September October November December 7/17 – Chen & Hirsch Item 1 Attachment A - 2025 Meeting Schedule & Assignments     Packet Pg. 7     ARCHITECTURAL REVIEW BOARD Pending ARB Projects The following projects will soon be reviewed by the ARB. For more information, visit the project webpages at bit.ly/PApendingprojects or via Building Eye at bit.ly/PABuildingEye. Permit Type Filed Permit #Address Type Work Description Status/Notes Major Architectural Review 9/16/20 20PLN-00202 250 Hamilton Ave Bridge 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 9/26/19. Zoning District: PF. On-hold for redesign Major Architectural Review Zone Change 12/21/21 21PLN-00341 24PLN-00239 660 University 680 University Mixed-Use 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 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). NOI Sent. Request for Major Architectural Review to Allow SB330/Builder’s Remedy project and construct a new six (6) story mixed-use building. The proposal includes ground floor non- residential (5,670 SF), ground and sixth floor office (9,126 SF), multi-family residential (all floors), and a two level below-grade parking garage. Proposed residential will include 88 units with 20% on-site BMR. ARB 1st formal 12/1/22, ARB recommended approval 4/22; Applicant is revising project plans. Item 1 Attachment B - Pending ARB Projects     Packet Pg. 8     Permit Type Filed Permit #Address Type Work Description Status/Notes Major Architectural Review 6/8/23 23PLN-00136 23PLN-00277 (Map) 23PLN-00003 and -00195 – (SB 330) 24PLN-00230 (Code compliant version) 24PLN-00231 (Map) 3150 El Camino Real Housing – 380 units 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. Focus Area Compliant Application Filed 8/7/24 Ad Hoc (Rosenberg, Hirsch) Reported out 5/4 on SB 330 Ad Hoc (Rosenberg, Hirsch) Reported out on 8/17 ARB 11/7 Rec. approval PTC 5/14 PC Amendment 8/9/23 23PLN-00202 4075 El Camino Way Commercial 16 convalescent units 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 additions include 16 Additional Assisted Living Dwelling Units; 5 Studios and 9 One Bedrooms. Zoning District: PC-5116 Community Meeting in October. 2/28/24 and 6/12/24 PTC hearing, 7/18/24 ARB hearing, ARB 10/17/24, PTC & Council hearings TBD. Ad Hoc (Baltay, Chen) reported out 6/1 Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 4/02/24 24PLN-00100 24PLN-00223 (Map) 156 California Mixed-Use Request for Major Architectural Review in accordance with California Government Code 65589.5(D)(5) “Builders Remedy" which proposes to redevelop two lots located at 156 California Avenue and Park Blvd. Lot A, 156 California Ave ( 1.14 ACRE) is situated at the corner of Park and California, Lot B, Park Blvd. (0.29 ACRE) is at the corner of Park and Cambridge Avenue; the reinvention of both sites will include the conversion of an existing parking lot and Mollie Stone's Grocery Store into a Mixed Use Multi Family Development. This project consists of three integrated structures; (1) 7 Story Podium Building with 5 levels of NOI Sent 5/2/2024; 60-day Formal Comments sent 6/1; Resubmitted, Request for Supplemental Info Sent 7/11; Pending Resubmittal. SB 330 Pre-app submitted 11/21/24 Item 1 Attachment B - Pending ARB Projects     Packet Pg. 9     Permit Type Filed Permit #Address Type Work Description Status/Notes TYPE IIIB Construction over 2 levels of TYPE I Construction, 15,000 square feet will be dedicated to the Mollie Stone Grocery Store, (1) 17 Story Tower, (1) 11 Story Tower, both Towers will be proposed and conceptualized as TYPE IV Mass Timber Construction. Environmental Assessment: Pending Zoning District: CC(2)(R)(P) and CC(2)(R) (Community Commercial) Ad Hoc (Baltay, Adcock) Deemed Complete 12/22/24 Supplementary info req. Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 4/23/24 24PLN-00120 762 San Antonio Housing – 198 Units Request for Major Architectural Review to Allow CA GOV CODE 65589.5(D)(5) “Builders Remedy" which proposes the demolition of three existing commercial buildings and the construction of a 7- story multi-family residential building containing 198 rental apartments. This is 100% Residential Project. Environmental: Pending. Zoning District: (CS) AD. NOI Sent 5/23/2024. Ad Hoc (Baltay, Chen) Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 6/10/24 24PLN-00161 24PLN-00048 (SB 330) 3781 El Camino Real Housing – 177 units Request for Major Architectural Review to demolish multiple existing commercial and residential buildings located at 3727-3737 & 3773-3783 El Camino Real, 378-400 Madeline Court and 388 Curtner Avenue to construct a new seven-story multi-family residential housing development with 177 units. Two levels of above ground parking, rooftop terraces, and tenant amenities are proposed. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CN & RM-30. (Previous SB 330 and Builder’s Remedy: 24PLN-00048) NOI Sent 7/10/2024. Resubmittal on 11/22/24 Deemed Complete 4/3/25 Supplementary info req. Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 6/10/24 24PLN-00162 24PLN-00047 (SB 330) 3606 El Camino Real Housing – 335 Units Request for Major Architectural Review to demolish multiple existing vacant, commercial, and residential buildings located at 3508, 3516, 3626-3632 El Camino Real, and 524, 528, 530 Kendall Avenue to construct a new seven-story, multi-family residential housing development project with 335 units. The new residential building will have a two levels of above ground parking, ground floor tenant amenities, and a rooftop terrace facing El Camino Real and Matadero Avenue. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CN, CS, RM-30, RM-40 NOI Sent 8/1/2024. Resubmittal on 11/22/24 Deemed Complete 12/25/24 Supplementary info req. Major Architectural Review – Builder’s Remedy 7/17/24 24PLN-00184 24PLN-00232 (Map) 3400 El Camino Real Housing – 231 units & Hotel – 92 rooms Major Architectural Review of a Builder's Remedy application to demolish several low-rise retail and hotel buildings located at 3398, 3400, 3450 El Camino Real and 556 Matadero Avenue and replace them with three new seven-to-eight story residential towers, one new seven-story hotel, one new three story townhome, and two new underground parking garages. Three NOI Sent 8/16/2024 and 9/12/2024; Pending Resubmittal. Item 1 Attachment B - Pending ARB Projects     Packet Pg. 10     Permit Type Filed Permit #Address Type Work Description Status/Notes existing hotel buildings will remain with one being converted to residential units. 231 total residential units and 192 hotel rooms. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: various (SB330) Minor Architectural Review & Conditional Use Permit 9/24/24 24PLN-00263 3950 Fabian Way Private Education Request for Minor Board Level Architectural Review for exterior modifications to an existing 32,919 square foot, 2-story commercial building, site modifications and a new approximately 4200 sf addition to the North side. The project also includes a Request for a Conditional Use Permit for the change of use to private education to accommodate Girls Middle school. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: GM. NOI Sent 10/24/2024. Early ARB 11/21 ARB 5/1 rec. approval Streamlined Housing Development Review 10/08/24 24PLN-00280 3997 Fabian Way Residential Request for Streamlined Housing Development Review to deconstruct two existing commercial buildings located at 3977 & 3963 Fabian Way and surface parking lot at 3997 Fabian Way to construct a new single structure of seven stories containing 295 multifamily residential rental apartment units (8% very low- income units – 19 units), 343 parking spaces, 295 secured bike parking spaces, open courtyards, several outdoor gathering spaces, a pool area, and a rooftop terrace. The project is proposed to comply with the City’s GM/ROLM Focus Area Development Standards and is proposed in accordance with State Density Bonus Law. Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: General Manufacturing (GM). (Housing Inventory Site & State Density Bonus Law) (Previous SB 330 Pre-Application: 24PLN-00111) NOI sent 1/16/25 Resubmittal 1/31/25 NOI Sent 2/21/25 Master Sign Program 11/7/24 24PLN-00322 340 Portage Av Mixed-Use Master Sign Program for the installation of 2 Project ID Monuments, 2 Entry ID's, 2 Parking ID's, 2 Directional Wall signs, 1 Brand/Tenant ID Wall sign, and 2 Tenant ID Canopy signs at The Cannery Palo Alto. Zoning District: RM-30 (Medium Density Multiple-Family Residence District). Environmental Assessment: Pending. NOI sent 1/09/25 Resubmittal 3/27/25 ARB 5/15 rec. to continue date uncertain Minor Architectural Review 12/03/24 24PLN-00339 2280 El Camino Real Restaurant Minor Board Level Architectural Review for the exterior and interior remodel of the existing Jack in the Box restaurant. Modification to the exterior of the building include the removal of the mansard roof, installation of new parapets, new finishes and branding panels. No increase in building footprint. NOI sent 1/22/25 Resubmittal 2/21/25 NOI sent 3/26/25 Item 1 Attachment B - Pending ARB Projects     Packet Pg. 11     Permit Type Filed Permit #Address Type Work Description Status/Notes Site and Design & Conditional Use Permit 12/8/24 24PLN-00356 24PLN-00357 (Map) 2100 Geng Rd Housing – 137 Units Tentative Map/Subdivision and Site and Design & Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for the transformation of an existing underutilized business park at 2100-2400 Geng Road into a new residential neighborhood with 137 multi-family townhome units and community space. Project site totals approximately 11-acres. NOI sent 1/24/25 Resubmittal on 4/16/25 NOI sent 5/22/25 Minor Architectural Review 2/6/2025 25PLN-00027 180 El Camino Real Restaurant Minor Board review for Cedar & Sage restaurant (formally Terrain Cafe) at Space #1301, Bldg. DD at the Stanford Shopping Center. Exterior improvements include new textured plaster and painted façade, new storefront glazing, and bi-folding door system, remodeled outdoor patio, new retractable canopy system, new railing, landscape planters, and new signage. Interior improvements will include partial interior remodel. No change of use, no new square footage. NOI sent 3/10/25 Resubmittal on 4/8/25 Tentatively scheduled 7/17 Minor Architectural Review 4/07/25 25PLN-00092 180 El Camino Real Commercial Request for Minor Board Architectural Review to allow for exterior improvements including painting, new entry door, glazing, patio, and new signage for proposed Ralph Lauren & Ralph's Coffee approximately 5,200 Square Foot, Environmental Assessment: Pending. Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). NOI sent 5/14 Resubmitted 6/9 Minor Architectural Review 4/16/25 25PLN-00100 975 Paige Mill Rd Commercial Minor Board review for the renovation of an existing building (approximately 50,000 square feet) with no net change in the building area proposed and a request for Conditional Use Permit for a new cafe (retail service use - 3,769 square feet) with Alcohol Service within the renovated building. ARB 7/3 Item 1 Attachment B - Pending ARB Projects     Packet Pg. 12     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 6 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: July 17, 2025 Report #: 2507-4916 TITLE PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 180 El Camino Real [25PLN-00027]: Recommendation on the Applicant’s Request for Approval of a Major Architectural Review Application for exterior storefront revisions and improvements, including a redesigned outdoor dining area, façade revisions and signage for a new tenant, Cedar & Sage (Space #1301, Building DD), at the Stanford Shopping Center. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Board (ARB) take the following action: Recommend approval of the proposed project to the Director of Planning and Development Services based on findings (Attachment B) and subject to conditions of approval (Attachment C). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed project includes a request for approval of a Board Level Architectural Review application to allow exterior modifications to an existing tenant space for, Cedar & Sage, at the Stanford Shopping Center. The Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program (MTFSP) for the Stanford Shopping Center requires an Architectural Review of exterior changes to tenant spaces more than 35 feet in width and facing a public right-of-way. The subject project was previously reviewed by the ARB at the regular meeting held May 15, 2025. An earlier staff report includes background information, project analysis, and evaluation to City codes and policies. That report is available online.1 A copy of the report without prior attachments is available in Attachment F. The ARB’s comments and the applicant’s response are summarized below. BACKGROUND 1 https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/Meeting?meetingTemplateId=16743. Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 13     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 6 On May 15, 2025, the ARB held an initial hearing to discuss the proposed project. The ARB provided direction to the applicant and recommended that the project be continued to a date uncertain. A video recording of the ARB meeting is available online.3 The ARB’s comments and the applicant’s response are summarized in the following table. Pathway Clearance: Maintain eight-foot free and clear walkway in the area surrounding the tenant space. Sustainable Design: Explore alternative outdoor heating options rather than gas. 3 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7br5Fa2WXN0 Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 14     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 6 at the cost of $90,000 would need to be abandoned. The installation of an upgraded meter as described above, new sub-panel located in the main electrical room, and conduit runs from the main electrical room to the tenant space would be required. The applicant also states that other recent projects have been approved with gas patio heaters and that there is no precedent to restrict the usage of gas heaters in this application. High Quality Design: Revise patio enclosure and canopy to better integrate with the structure, to be consistent with fixed or retractable, and with the option to remove the upper canopy. The patio plan was revised to follow the radius of the existing building façade. The existing horizontal metal upper canopy has been removed. The awning covering is proposed to be fixed in place and increased to cover the full extent of the patio. Plaster Finish Sample: Provide additional information to fully describe the plaster finish. The applicant further describes the exterior plaster treatment and provides additional inspirational images and mockups. The raked textured finish is described to create depth and shadow on the façade. The element will be closely reviewed and refined with the plastering subcontractors as the project progresses. ANALYSIS Staff has analyzed the proposed project for consistency with relevant plans, policies and regulations as well as the Architectural Review findings for approval. Overall, staff finds the project to be consistent with all relevant plans, policies, regulations and findings, as discussed herein, and recommends that the ARB recommend approval of the proposed project. Staff Analysis to Applicant Responses Overall, the modifications to the design are responsive to the ARB’s comments. The applicant has improved the proposed outdoor patio layout and awning design, replacing the existing metal canopy with a new canopy structure that better aligns with the curved building frontage and patio area shape. Patio pathway clearances have been increased to meet an eight-foot minimum clearance. Additional details have been included to illustrate the proposed rake Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 6 pattern on the exterior façade. The applicant explored the use of electric heaters as an alternative to gas heaters for the patio. However, the applicant indicated that this change is not feasible due to financial and functional factors. The building’s limited electrical capacity and outdoor patio heating demand would require costly renovations that include a new meter, a new sub-panel in the main electrical room, and new conduit runs to the tenant space. Pathway Clearance/Patio Adjustment: Sustainable Design: High Quality Design: Plaster Finish Sample: Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 16     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 6 particularly along the curved storefront. Overall, the exterior treatment integrates well with both the proposed and existing architectural elements. 5 ARB Finding #1 requires that the design be consistent and compatible with applicable elements of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the Stanford Shopping Center as a regional center with a land use designation of Community Commercial. On balance, the project, as revised, is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore fulfills the goals of the Plan. Attachment B provides a detailed review of the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. 6 Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW 5 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 6 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 17     Item No. 2. Page 6 of 6 environmental regulations of the City. Specifically, the project is categorically exempt from the provision of CEQA in accordance with the Class 1 (Existing Facilities) exemption (CEQA Guidelines Section 15301) because the scope of work that is limited to exterior alterations to the façade of an existing building. ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS ATTACHMENTS Report Author & Contact Information ARB9 Liaison & Contact Information 9 Emails can be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@paloalto.gov Item 2 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 18     24 24 24 25 24 24 7 7 7 7 7 24 25 24 University Avenue _Train Station Sheraton Palo Alto American_Red Cross Fire_Station # 1 Arboretum Children's Center Rescue_Air GARAGE Tower_Well Lytton Square Senior Center Everett Manor Quarry_Substation A_Research_Institute PAMF Lytton Gardens Senior Residence Building JRH Building AA ELECTIONEER COURT Building BB Building CC Building DD Building D THE GARDEN WALK The PlazaBloomingdales Building V SAND HILL WALK Building H THE PAVILION Building E Building F LADY ELLEN PL Building K Macy's Building N THE PLAZA Building M Building W P F Chang's Bank of_America Wilkes -_ Bashford Bldg P Parking Structure Sand Hill Station The Westin Hotel Gym Lot R Parking Garage City of Palo Alto Comerica Bank Pizza My Heart Peninsula_Creamery Mac's Smokeshop Wasson Building Center________Skilled Nursing Living Building C 13-190Neuroscience_Health Center 13-040CENTER FOR ACADEMIC MEDICINE Everett House Nordstrom's Crate & Barrel_______The Container_Store Building ONeiman-Marcus Building L AZMOOR PLACE 90-925 Pediatric_Ambulatory Care Center 90-935R Old_Winery 13-019 PSYCHIATRY_ACADEMIC &_CLINIC BLDG. 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100 143 379 453 215 211 331 San Francisquito Creek PC-1992 R PC- 3266 HD CN PC- 4182 PF CS PC-4465 CS CD-C (P) PC-4612 CC PF CC RM-30 PF RM-30 PC-4063 PC- PF CD-C (P) PC-4374 PF PF PF CD-N (P) PF PC-3111 PF PC-4262 PC-4243 RM-20 RMD(NP) PC-3429 CD-N (P) CD-C (P) CD-C (P) PC-4611 CC(L) PC-4053 RMD(NP) PF PC-2049 PC-3102 RM-30 PC-4339 RM-30 RM-30 CD-C(GF)(P) PC-5158 PF(D) El Camino Park El Camino Park Lot A Lo Lot O Lot P Lot C Lot K Cogswell Plaza Lot K Lytton Plaza Stanford Shopping Center El Palo Alto Park Bryant / Lytt Parking Garag Tract No. 5447 El Palo Alto Park Ti ARBORETUM GROVE Lot S Lot N Lot R Lot Q Cogswell Plaza This map is a product of the City of Palo Alto GIS This document is a graphic representation only of best available sources. Legend Project Site 0'508' Attachment A: Location Map CITYOF PALOALTO I NC O R P O R A TE D CALI FORNIA P a l o A l t o T h e C i t y o f APRI L 1 6 189 4 The City of Palo Alto assumes no responsibility for any errors ©1989 to 2016 City of Palo Alto chodgki, 2022-08-04 15:02:21 (\\cc-maps\Encompass\Admin\Personal\Planning.mdb) Project Location Item 2 Attachment A - Location Map     Packet Pg. 19     ATTACHMENT B 180 El Camino Real Bldg. DD Suite 1300B 25PLN-00027 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. The project would need to be found in conformance with the following Comprehensive Plan Goals and Policies. Comp Plan Goals and Policies How project adheres or does not adhere to Comp Plan The Comprehensive Plan land use designation for the site is Regional Commercial. The project is an eating and drinking use that is allowed within this land use designation. No change in the land use designation is proposed. Land Use and Community Design Element Maintain Stanford Shopping Center as one of the Bay Area’s premiere regional shopping centers. Promote bicycle and pedestrian use and encourage any new development at the Center to occur through infill. The proposed project would modify the exterior storefront of one (1) existing restaurant tenant space and replace it with a new restaurant tenant. The proposed modifications to the exterior of the storefront are cohesive and consistent with designs found throughout the center and would further enhance the Quarry Road entry into the shopping center, helping to maintain the center’s regional significance. Hold new development to the highest development standards in order to maintain Palo Alto’s livability and achieve the highest quality development with the least impacts. The proposal has been reviewed against the Palo Alto General Plan, the PAMC, the Stanford Shopping Center Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program as well as applicable design guidelines to determine consistency with all regulations and Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 20     standards. Proposed materials and colors have also been reviewed for consistency with Palo Alto’s design quality standards. The proposal has been found to be consistent with standards and will result in a high-quality development. As previously mentioned, the proposal will replace an existing restaurant tenant with another restaurant tenant proposing to modify the exterior façade of the tenant space and no new areas of the overall site would be disturbed; thereby, lessening potential impacts from the project. Program L-2.4.2: Allow housing at Stanford Shopping Center, provided that adequate parking and vibrant retail is maintained and no reduction of retail square footage results from the new housing. Not applicable as housing is not a part of this proposal. Policy L-2.9: Facilitate reuse of existing buildings.The proposed project would modify the exterior facades and outdoor patio area of an existing restaurant tenant space and replace it with a new restaurant tenant. Existing buildings would be used, and no new buildings are proposed. Policy L-2.11: Encourage new development and redevelopment to incorporate greenery and natural features such as green rooftops, pocket parks, plazas and rain gardens. The proposal does not include any natural features such as green rooftops, pocket parks, plazas, or rain gardens. However, landscape planter boxes will be located on the exterior of the tenant space along the perimeter of the remodeled outdoor dining area and will include drought tolerant plants. The planters will be hand watered. In addition, the Stanford Shopping Center includes multiple landscaped areas throughout the site, specifically Pavillion Five located near to the subject tenant space, which provides shaded seating areas enhanced with lush landscaping. Policy L-4.1: Encourage the upgrading and revitalization of selected Centers in a manner that is compatible with the character of surrounding neighborhoods, without loss of retail and existing small, local businesses. The proposed project would upgrade existing tenant space within the Stanford Shopping Center and is cohesive and compatible with existing designs found throughout the center. This location was Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 21     previously a restaurant tenant and will remain a restaurant tenant; therefore, no loss of retail would occur. Policy L-4.4: Ensure all Regional Centers and Multi-Neighborhood Centers provide centrally located gathering spaces that create a sense of identity and encourage economic revitalization. Encourage public amenities such as benches, street trees, kiosks, restrooms and public art. The project itself does not propose any gathering spaces nor public amenities such as benches, street trees, kiosks, or public art; however, the modified outdoor patio space creates gathering spaces where customers can also access outdoor dining, as desired. In addition, the Stanford Shopping Center provides multiple gathering spaces and public amenities located throughout the center that are available for use. Program L-4.2.3: Explore and potentially support new, creative and innovative retail in Palo Alto. The proposed project would replace an existing restaurant tenant. The new restaurant will provide additional variety to patrons of the center. Policy B-6.3: Work with appropriate stakeholders, leaseholders, and Stanford University to ensure that the Stanford Shopping Center is sustained as a distinctive, economically competitive and high-quality regional shopping center. Goal L-6: Well-designed Buildings that Create Coherent Development Patterns and Enhance City Streets and Public Spaces. The proposed project has also been reviewed by Stanford University and Simon Mall Management in order to ensure consistency with the Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program as well as ensure consistency with the existing Shopping Center. The project design has been found to be consistent with the Master Program standards and cohesive with the overall Shopping Center. The design of the proposed façade is cohesive with existing facades within the Stanford Shopping Center. Improvements have not been proposed to any City Streets or public spaces within the Shopping Center as a result of this project; however, the improved façade will be more aesthetically pleasing to those entering the Shopping Center from Pear Lane from Quarry Road and for those patrons using the public spaces located near the tenant space. Policy L-5: Maintain the scale and character of The proposal is located within the Stanford Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 22     the City. Avoid land uses that are overwhelming and unacceptable due their size and scale. Shopping Center which has previously be found to maintain the scale and character of the City. The proposed use is a restaurant tenant that will replace an existing restaurant tenant; therefore, the proposed land use will not be overwhelming and unacceptable due to the size and scale of the operation. The project would be required to be consistent with the zoning requirements and the Master Façade and Sign program for the Stanford Shopping Center. 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. Pursuant to PAMC 18.16.090(b), the following context-based design considerations and findings are applicable to this project. These context-based design criteria are intended to provide additional standards to be used in the design and evaluation of development in a commercial district. The purpose is to encourage development in a commercial district to be responsible to its context and compatibility with adjacent development as well as to promote the establishment of pedestrian oriented design. 1. Pedestrian and Bicycle Environment Project Consistency The design of new projects shall promote pedestrian walkability, a bicycle friendly environment, and connectivity through design elements The project includes exterior façade and patio improvements. The existing tenant space includes access to pedestrian paseos and walkways surrounding the tenant space. The project has been reviewed for adequate walkway widths and conforms to Palo Alto and Stanford Shopping Center requirements; thereby, maintaining connectivity throughout the area of the tenant space and the center overall. Existing bike racks provided by the landlord for the shopping center are located northeast of the tenant space. Additionally, the Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 23     center provides a number of seating opportunities including bench seating near the bike racks and seating within Pavillion Five. 2. Street Building Facades Street facades shall be designed to provide a strong relationship with the sidewalk and the street (s), to create an environment that supports and encourages pedestrian activity through design elements The project proposes a new façade with a well- designed mixture of colors and materials that would enliven the pedestrian entry for this portion of the Shopping Center. This project also includes a new storefront window system, outdoor dining features, and signage that are well designed and in scale with the pedestrian environment of the Shopping Center. The improvements encourage pedestrian activity at this location while supporting a connection between the tenant space boundaries with pedestrians and patrons on the outside throughout the use of the modified outdoor patio spaces. 3. Massing and Setbacks Buildings shall be designed to minimize massing and conform to proper setbacks The proposed project will not change the existing building setbacks or massing. 4. Low Density Residential Transitions Where new projects are built abutting existing lower scale residential development, care shall be taken to respect the scale and privacy of neighboring properties This finding does not apply. 5. Project Open Space Private and public open space shall be provided so that it is usable for the residents and visitors of the site This finding does not apply. 6. Parking Design Parking shall be accommodated but shall not be allowed to overwhelm the character of the project or detract from the pedestrian environment This finding does not apply. 7. Large Multi-Acre Sites Large sites (over one acre) shall be designed so that street, block, and building patterns are consistent with those of the surrounding neighborhood This finding does not apply 8. Sustainability and Green Building Design Project design and materials to achieve sustainability and green building design The project will utilize energy efficient LED lighting. The project will also conform to Green Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 24     should be incorporated into the project Building Energy codes for commercial businesses. 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. The proposed façade design integrates high-quality exterior materials and finishes that are balanced in the design. The proposed raked warm gray plaster stucco, burgundy retractable canopy, bi-folding door system with dark metal trim, metal planter boxes doors and main entry doorway accents complement the existing adjacent tenant spaces in this area of the center. The color palette consists of grays, silvers and earthy reds. The proposed stoic textured gray wall supports with warmth of the red canopies protecting the outdoor patio and main entrance and is further softened with thin backlit building graphics framing the tenant’s main wall sign. The proposed primary signage will include reverse channel letter with halo illumination, pin mounted above retractable canopy and the secondary sign consists pin mounted back-lit lettering located above the main entrance, providing a high-end appearance that is aesthetically pleasing and typical of the Shopping Center. 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.). The subject building is existing, and the project does not propose any modifications to the Shopping Center’s roadways or sidewalks; therefore, the existing circulation improvements will remain in place. The signage is well placed and consistent with the MTFS program signage regulations providing signage that is in scale with both pedestrians and automobiles entering the Shopping Center from Quarry Road. The aluminum lettering with LED lighting located on the façades of the building provides excellent contrast and are easily visible to visitors of the Shopping Center. 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. The outdoor dining areas at the subject tenant space includes planter boxes with drought tolerant plantings. In addition, existing mall planters located along the adjacent parking fields and along pedestrian pathways will remain and will add to the overall landscaped area of the tenant space. Finding #6: The project incorporates design principles that achieve sustainability in areas related to energy efficiency, water conservation, building materials, landscaping, and site planning. The proposed project includes materials that consist of metals, stucco, and clear glazing, many of which are readily recyclable. The project is also subject to the local energy and recycling codes. Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 25     The proposed signs are illuminated and made of durable long-lasting materials and are subject to the green building energy regulations. Furthermore, updated landscaping complies with State and City of Palo Alto Landscape water efficiency requirements. Item 2 Attachment B - Draft Findings for Approval     Packet Pg. 26     ATTACHMENT C 180 El Camino Real 25PLN-00027 ________________________________________________________________________ 1. CONFORMANCE WITH PLANS. Construction and development shall conform to the approved plans entitled, "Cedar & Sage,” uploaded to the Palo Alto Online Permitting Services Citizen Portal on April 25, 2025, on file with the Planning & Development Services Department, 250 Hamilton Avenue, Palo Alto, California except as modified by these conditions of approval. 2. BUILDING PERMIT. Apply for a building permit and meet any and all conditions of the Planning and Building Departments. 3. BUILDING PERMIT PLAN SET. A copy of this approval with conditions shall be printed on the second page of the plans submitted for building permit and shall incorporate the following changes: a. The proposed blade sign shall be reduced to a maximum height of 15 inches and a maximum width of 24 inches, including the support structure/brackets. 4. USE AND OCCUPANCY PERMIT. A valid Use and Occupancy permit issued by the Building Department is required for “Cedar & Sage” restaurant operation. The operator shall ensure the building’s permitted occupancy is not exceeded at any time. 5. SIGNAGE. Newly approved signage is also included in the overall approval and consists of the following signage: a. Primary wall sign with Halo Illuminated Reverse Channel letters that will read “Cedar & Sage Bistro & Lounge” b. Blade sign that will read “Cedar & Sage Bistro & Lounge” c. Vinyl graphic Window sign at main entry that reads “Cedar & Sage” 6. PROJECT MODIFICATIONS. All modifications to the approved project shall be submitted for review and approval prior to construction. If during the Building Permit review and construction phase, the project is modified by the applicant, it is the responsibility of the applicant to contact the Planning Division/project planner directly to obtain approval of the project modification. It is the applicant’s responsibility to highlight any proposed changes to the project and to bring it to the project planner’s attention. 7. PROJECT EXPIRATION. The project approval shall be valid for a period of two years from the original date of approval. Application for a one-year extension of this entitlement may be made prior to expiration. Item 2 Attachment C - Draft Conditions of Approval     Packet Pg. 27     8. INDEMNITY. To the extent permitted by law, the Applicant shall indemnify and hold harmless the City, its City Council, its officers, employees and agents (the “indemnified parties”) from and against any claim, action, or proceeding brought by a third party against the indemnified parties and the applicant to attack, set aside or void, any permit or approval authorized hereby for the Project, including (without limitation) reimbursing the City for its actual attorneys’ fees and costs incurred in defense of the litigation. The City may, in its sole discretion, elect to defend any such action with attorneys of its own choice. BUILDING Item 2 Attachment C - Draft Conditions of Approval     Packet Pg. 28     ATTACHMENT D 180 El Camino Real (Building DD - Space #1300B), 25PLN-00027 Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CC DISTRICT) Exclusively Non-residential Development Standards Regulation Required Existing Proposed Minimum Site Area, width and depth No Requirement 52.8 Acres No Change Minimum Front Yard 0-10 feet to create an 8–12-foot effective sidewalk width (1), (2), (8) Varied No Change Rear Yard No Requirement N/A No Change Interior Side Yard No Requirement N/A No Change Street Side Yard No Requirement Varied No Change Min. yard for lot lines abutting or opposite residential districts or residential PC districts 10 feet (2)N/A Not Applicable Build-to-lines 50% of frontage built to setback; 33% of side street built to setback (7) N/A No Change Special Setback 24 feet – see Chapter 20.08 & zoning maps Varied No Change Max. Site Coverage No Requirement N/A Not Applicable Max. Building Height 50 feet (4)Varied No Change Max. Floor Area Ratio (FAR)N/A (9)~1,361,751 net sf No Change Daylight Plane for lot lines abutting one or more residential zone districts other than an RM-40 or PC Zone None (6) (1) No parking or loading space, whether required or optional, shall be located in the first 10 feet adjoining the 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. (4) As measured to the peak of the roof or the top of a parapet; penthouses and equipment enclosures may exceed this height limit by a maximum of five feet, but shall be limited to an area equal to no more than ten percent of the site area and shall not intrude into the daylight plane. (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 (9) Stanford Shopping Center shall not be permitted to add more than 80,000 square feet of floor area to the total amount of floor area of the shopping center existing as of June 14, 1996, 1,332,362 square feet, for a total square footage not to exceed 1,412,362. Any hotel or mixed-use development for the Stanford Shopping Center shall only be included if approved as part of a Development Agreement for the site. Item 2 Attachment D - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 29     Table 1: COMPARISON WITH CHAPTER 18.16 (CC(2) DISTRICT) continued Exclusively Non-residential Development Standards Topic Requirement Proposed Hours of Operation (18.16.040 (b)) Businesses with activities any time between the hours of 10:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m. where located within 50 feet of residential properties. shall be required to obtain a conditional use permit. The director may apply conditions of approval as are deemed necessary to assure compatibility with the surrounding uses. Not applicable (not within 50 feet of a residential use). However, the CUP issued under 25PLN-00020 indicated planned hours of operation and approved alcohol service. Outdoor Sales and Storage (18.16.040 (h)) Except in shopping centers, all permitted office and commercial activities shall be conducted within a building, except for: (i) Incidental sales and display of plant materials and garden supplies occupying no more than 2,000 square feet of exterior sales and display area, (ii) Outdoor eating areas operated incidental to permitted eating and drinking services or intensive retail uses, (iii) Farmers’ markets that have obtained a conditional use permit, and (iv) Recycling centers that have obtained a conditional use permit. Stanford Shopping Center is a “shopping center” as defined in Title 18, therefore this regulation does not apply. Recycling Storage (18.16.040 (i)) All new development, including approved modifications that add thirty percent or more floor area to existing uses, shall provide adequate and accessible interior areas or exterior enclosures for the storage of recyclable materials in appropriate containers. The design, construction and accessibility of recycling areas and enclosures shall be subject to approval by the architectural review board, in accordance with design guidelines adopted by that board and approved by the city council pursuant to Section 18.76.020. The proposed project is not adding square footage and adequate recycling storage is provided within the larger shopping center. Employee Showers (18.16.040 (j)) Employee shower facilities shall be provided for any new building constructed or for any addition to or enlargement of any existing building as specified in Table 6 of 18.16.040(j)) Not Applicable. Proposed project is renovation of an existing building and doesn’t enlarge the building. Office Use Restrictions (18.16.050) Total floor area of permitted office uses on a lot shall not exceed 25% of the lot area, provided a lot is permitted between 2,500 and 5,000 sf of office use. The maximum size may be increased with a CUP issued by the Director. Not Applicable. Proposed project is a restaurant. 18.16.090 Context-Based Design Criteria. As further described in a separate attachment, development in a commercial district shall be responsible to its context and compatible with adjacent development, and shall promote the establishment of pedestrian oriented design. Item 2 Attachment D - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 30     Table 2: CONFORMANCE WITH CHAPTER 18.52 (Off-Street Parking and Loading) for Retail Services* Type Required Existing Proposed Vehicle Parking 1/275 sf of gross floor area for a total of 5,216 parking spaces 5,265 spaces No change Bicycle Parking 1/2,750 sf (40% long term and 60% short term) equals 523 spaces for the site overall. 377 spaces (101 long term, 272 short and 4 cargo) Landlord has satisfied the short-term bike parking requirement and will continue working on a bike program for the center in an effort to satisfy the long-term parking requirement. Loading Space 29 loading spaces ~25 loading spaces No change * On-site employee amenity space is exempted from the parking requirements Table 3: Stanford Shopping Center Master Sign Program Sign Types, Number, and Locations Sign Requirement Number Maximum Size Location Primary sign (wall sign) Required 1 Maximum height 24” and otherwise proportional to logo characteristics; Stacked signs not to exceed 36” in height; no sign closer to 24” from demising wall or building corner. Primary façade (northeast elevation) Banner or blade sign (Projecting sign) Required 1 Banner: 24” projection x 60” height Secondary façade (north elevation) Canopy or Awning Sign (optional)1 Maximum height is 9” and otherwise proportional to logo characteristics None proposed Super-graphic (optional)Not limited None None proposed Secondary sign or Emblem (optional)1 (where applicable) Secondary sign: Maximum height 18” and otherwise proportional to logo characteristics Emblem: Maximum height is 24” in any direction. None proposed Advertising graphics and signs (optional)Not limited None Main Entrance (north elevation) Digital images and digital signage (optional)Not limited 42” measured diagonally None proposed *Maximum Allowable Sign Area for Wall Signs. Wall signs and sign area are defined in PAMC 16.20.010. Canopy and awning signs erected parallel to a building face are also considered wall signs. The maximum total allowable sign area of a single wall sign or the combined total maximum allowable area of multiple wall signs per building face shall be consistent with the sign area limits outlined in PAMC 16.20 Table 3. Staff level architectural review is required for any sign at the shopping center exterior that requires approval of an exception to these sign area limits. Logos are considered wall signs and can be utilized as a primary wall sign or can be a component of a primary wall sign. Logos shall not exceed the maximum height of a stacked sign, which is 36-inches. Logos shall be included in calculations of maximum wall sign area limits. Item 2 Attachment D - Zoning Comparison Table     Packet Pg. 31     Attachment E Project Plans In order to reduce paper consumption, a limited number of hard copy project plans are provided to Architectural Review 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: https://paloalto.buildingeye.com/planning 2. Scroll down to find “180 El Camino Real—Cedar and Sage Façade revisions” and open the record by clicking on the blue dot 3. Review the record details on the left side and open the “more details” option 4. Use the “Records Info” drop down menu and select “Attachments” 5. You will find links to the project plans and other important information Direct Link to Project Webpage: https://www.paloalto.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/180-El-Camino-Real-Cedar-and-Sage Item 2 Attachment E - Project Plans     Packet Pg. 32     Item No. 2. Page 1 of 6 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: May 15, 2025 Report #: 2504-4603 TITLE PUBLIC HEARING / QUASI-JUDICIAL. 180 El Camino Real [25PLN-00027]: Recommendation on Applicant’s Request for Major Architectural Review of Exterior Storefront Modification, Including Façade Change, a Redesigned Outdoor Dining Area and Signage for a New Tenant, Cedar & Sage (Space #1300B, Building DD), at the Stanford Shopping Center. CEQA Status: Exempt from CEQA per Section 15301 (Existing Facilities). Zoning District: CC (Community Commercial). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends that the Architectural Review Board (ARB) take the following action: •Recommend approval of the proposed project to the Director of Planning and Development Services based on draft Findings (Attachment B) and subject to Conditions of Approval (Attachment C). EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The proposed project includes a request for approval of a Board Level Architectural Review application to allow exterior modifications to an existing tenant space for, Cedar & Sage, at the Stanford Shopping Center. The Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program (MTFSP) for the Stanford Shopping Center requires an Architectural Review of exterior changes to tenant spaces more than 35 feet in width and facing a public right-of-way. BACKGROUND Housing Inventory Site:Not Applicable Located w/in a Plume:Not Applicable Protected/Heritage Trees:Various throughout the site, none will be removed with this project Historic Resource(s):Not Applicable Existing Improvement(s):1,361,751 square feet; 1 to 3 stories; 37 feet height maximum Existing Land Use(s):Retail, Personal Service, General/Professional Offices, and Commercial Recreation Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 15     Item 2 Attachment F - Staff Report May 15, 2025     Packet Pg. 33     Item No. 2. Page 2 of 6 Adjacent Land Uses & Zoning: North: North: (Caltrain and parkland) PF West: (Multi-Family Housing) CC(L)/PF(D) East: (Medical Offices and Supportive Services) HD South: (Retail) CC Aerial View of Property: Source: Google Maps Land Use Designation & Applicable Plans Zoning Designation:Community Commercial (CC) Comp. Plan Designation:Regional/Community Commercial Yes Yes Yes Baylands Master Plan/Guideline s (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 Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 16     Item 2 Attachment F - Staff Report May 15, 2025     Packet Pg. 34     Item No. 2. Page 3 of 6 Yes Yes Yes SOFA Phase 1 (2000) Within Airport Influence Area SOFA Phase 2 (2003) Prior City Reviews & Action City Council:None PTC:None HRB:None ARB:None PROJECT DESCRIPTION The new storefront features a modern design with decorative horizontal lines. The exterior is primarily gray/silver with red accents above the main entrance and patio area. An existing open black metal canopy runs along the curved frontage of the building over the floor expansive windows and overhangs above portions of the patio and a newly proposed cantilevered canopy at the outdoor dining area. A bi-folding door system is also proposed that will allow the new tenant to take advantage of comfortable weather. Landscaping includes rectangular powder coated aluminum planter boxes with trimmed hedges and potted plants near the entrance and new landscaping along the perimeter of the patio area facing towards Quarry Road and El Camino Real. In addition, new pin mounted back-lit reverse open channel building graphics and exterior lighting are proposed for visual interest and to balance the newly proposed primary signage for the new tenant. The proposed signage includes one new primary wall sign, one new blade sign, and one window sign. The wall and blade sign will read “Cedar & Sage” on upper line and “Bistro & Lounge” on lower line. The wall sign will consist of reverse channel letters with halo illumination, pin mounted to the wall. The blade sign is attached near the main entrance and is face illuminated, set with a tan and white finish. The window signage is proposed on the main entrance door and will read “Cedar & Sage”. The project is located within an exterior facing tenant space within Building DD of the Stanford Shopping Center. The proposed project involves a façade over 35 feet in length and faces Quarry Road, therefore, requiring Board Level Architectural Review. Requested Entitlements, Findings, and Purview The following discretionary application is being requested: Architectural Review – Major (AR): The process for evaluating this type of application is set forth in PAMC 18.77.070. Major AR applications are reviewed by the ARB and recommendations are forwarded to the Planning & Development Services Director for Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 17     Item 2 Attachment F - Staff Report May 15, 2025     Packet Pg. 35     Item No. 2. Page 4 of 6 action within five business days of the ARB’s recommendation. Action by the Director is appealable to the City Council if the appeal is 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 single finding requires project redesign or denial. The findings to approve an AR application are provided in Attachment B. Neighborhood Setting and Character The project is located within the Stanford Shopping Center on the northern portion of the site off Quarry Road. The Shopping Center is defined within the Municipal Code as all properties zoned CC and bounded by El Camino Real, Sand Hill Road, Quarry Road, and Vineyard Lane. The site is surrounded by a hospital, retail, and multi-family uses. Stanford Shopping Center has an open-air pedestrian environment defined by a mixture of retail, dining, professional and general business offices, and personal service uses. ANALYSIS Staff has analyzed the proposed project for consistency with relevant plans, policies, and regulations as well as the Architectural Review findings for approval. Overall, staff finds the project to be consistent with all relevant plans, policies, regulations, and findings, as discussed herein, and recommends that the ARB recommend approval of the proposed project. Consistency with the Comprehensive Plan, Area Plans and Guidelines1 ARB Finding #1 requires that the design be consistent and compatible with applicable elements of the Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan. The Comprehensive Plan identifies the Stanford Shopping Center as a regional center with a land use designation of Community Commercial. On balance, the project is consistent with the policies in the Comprehensive Plan and therefore fulfills the goals of the Plan. Attachment B provides a detailed review of the project’s consistency with the Comprehensive Plan. Zoning Compliance2 Palo Alto Municipal Code (PAMC) Section 18.16.060(e)(3) states that the maximum floor area for the Stanford Shopping Center is limited to 1,412,362 square feet. The proposed project would not cause the square footage of the overall center to increase beyond what is allowed by the underlying zoning. A spreadsheet of all Shopping Center building areas has been provided on Sheet A0.7 as shown in Attachment E. No site plan changes will occur for the Shopping Center. Attachment D provides a summary of the project’s consistency with relevant development standards set forth in the zoning ordinance. Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program The Master Tenant Façade and Sign Program (MTFSP 15PLN-00040) provides a master plan for all facades and signage at the Stanford Shopping Center. Projects that are consistent with the 1 The Palo Alto Comprehensive Plan is available online: bit.ly/PACompPlan2030 2 The Palo Alto Zoning Code is available online: bit.ly/PAZoningCode Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 18     Item 2 Attachment F - Staff Report May 15, 2025     Packet Pg. 36     Item No. 2. Page 5 of 6 Master Sign Program are seen as consistent with other relevant guidelines, including the El Camino Real Design Guidelines and the Context-based design criteria. Façade Changes Signage The League of American Bicyclists. Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 19     Item 2 Attachment F - Staff Report May 15, 2025     Packet Pg. 37     Item No. 2. Page 6 of 6 that will strengthen the Stanford Shopping Center position as a premier regional shopping center with distinctive businesses and an open, appealing pedestrian environment. The improvements contribute to the exclusive retail, dining, and personal service experience of the Stanford Shopping Center. 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 of the public hearing. Notice of a public hearing for this project was published in the Daily Post on May 2, 2025, which is 13 days in advance of the meeting. Postcard mailing occurred on April 30, 2025, which is 15 days in advance of the meeting. ENVIRONMENTAL REVIEW ALTERNATIVE ACTIONS ATTACHMENTS Report Author & Contact Information ARB3 Liaison & Contact Information 3 Emails can be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@paloalto.gov Item 2 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 20     Item 2 Attachment F - Staff Report May 15, 2025     Packet Pg. 38     Item No. 3. Page 1 of 7 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: July 17, 2025 Report #: 2506-4858 TITLE Study Session on Conceptual Site Layouts and Circulation for the Cubberley Master Plan at 4000 Middlefield Road. CEQA Status: Master Plan will undergo CEQA Review. RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) provide feedback on the progress of the Cubberley Master Plan, including draft conceptual site layouts and circulation. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The City is advancing a master planning effort for a 15-acre portion of the Cubberley site, building on the 2019 co-design concept plan. Staff is seeking input from the Architectural Review Board (ARB) on key design topics including arrival and parking, pedestrian and bike circulation, building placement and scale, green space layout, and the project’s relationship to the surrounding neighborhood. This feedback will help refine three draft site concepts developed through recent community meetings into a single preferred plan, which the community will review at the final community meeting on September 17 and provide feedback on. The final proposed master plan, cost estimates, and phasing scenarios will then be presented to City Council in December 2025. PROJECT DESCRIPTION The City is advancing a master planning effort for a 15-acre portion of Cubberley, building on previous community engagement and re-engaging residents to reimagine and prioritize a future Community Center. The City of Palo Alto (City) and the Palo Alto Unified School District (District) have reached a tentative agreement that would enable the City to purchase seven acres of property at the Cubberley site, subject to passage of a voter approved tax or bond measure, to support a reimagined community center and advance school improvements. The City currently owns eight acres at Cubberley. Acquiring an additional seven acres would create an opportunity to update the aging facility for the benefit of the community. Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 39     Item No. 3. Page 2 of 7 There has been extensive work completed over the last several years, laying the foundation to support the advancement of the Cubberley Project, including several actions by the City Council. Attachment A contains a comprehensive summary of actions to date. BACKGROUND The 35-acre Cubberley site, located at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, operated as Cubberley High School from 1956 to 1979. Beginning in the late 1980’s, the City began leasing portions of the site facilities from the District. Today, the City owns eight acres of the 35-acre site. PAUSD owns the remaining 27 acres, most of which are leased to the City. The City operates the areas of Cubberley it controls as a community center, using some of the space for classes and activities in arts, culture, athletics, and sub-leasing additional space at City-subsidized rates to various non-profit and community serving groups. The current lease agreement expires December 31, 2029.1 There are currently 23 tenants and 24 artists leasing space at Cubberley from the City and dozens of groups renting the theater, pavilion, classrooms, and athletic fields from the City. Combined, these groups provide the community with programs that support health and wellness, childcare, education, and visual and performing arts. PAUSD uses its retained space for educational purposes and staff offices and has leases with some third-party tenants. The parking lot located in the southeast corner of the property houses portable trailers as a temporary site for Hoover Elementary School during construction at the school’s site. A current site map can be found on the City’s website.2 There have been several master planning efforts over the years to provide a roadmap and framework for redevelopment of the Cubberley site. In 1991, A Cubberley Conceptual Master Plan was completed with community input. In 2013, a Cubberley Community Advisory Committee, consisting of four subcommittees – School Needs, Community Needs, Facilities and Finance – issued their report after working together for nine months and developing recommendations for the future of the Cubberley site. In 2018, a Cubberley community co- design process began resulting in publication of a Cubberley Concept Plan in November 2019.3 The 2019 Cubberley Concept Plan did not advance further for several reasons. These include a shift in priorities during the COVID-19 pandemic and the understanding that the PAUSD would 1 City Council, December 2, 2024, Agenda Item #18, SR #2410-3634: https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83118 2 Cubberley Community Center Map: https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/city- manager/communications-office/cubberley-community-center_mappdf.pdf 3 Cubberley Concept Plan 2019: https://www.pausd.org/about-us/committees-task-forces/archived- committees/cubberley-master-plan Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 40     Item No. 3. Page 3 of 7 not be able to support the Concept Plan due to limitations in funding projects that are not strictly for education purposes. Memorandum of Understanding with PAUSD In October 2024,7 the City Council and the PAUSD Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to the future of the Cubberley site. The MOU outlines key terms and conditions for the purchase and future planning of Cubberley. The land purchase, which would transfer ownership of seven acres from PAUSD to the City, is contingent on voter approval of a bond measure in November 2026. This condensed timeframe requires development of a master plan for the site by March 2026. Preparation of a Master Plan includes conducting stakeholder and community engagement and outreach, polling, preparing a financial analysis, completing CEQA analysis, and other critical tasks. The addition of the seven acres, plus the eight acres already owned by the City of Palo Alto provides an opportunity to develop a new community center and other improvements on a combined 15 acres at the Cubberley site to provide a range of City programs, including health, wellness, and recreational opportunities for residents. To date, two (of three) planned community meetings have been held as part of the Cubberley Community Center co-design process. Staff held the first meeting on March 19, and the second meeting on June 12. The third and final community meeting is scheduled for September 17. First Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting Over 120 community members and stakeholders attended the first community meeting for the Cubberley Master Plan Project on March 19, 2025. Participants completed two activities in table groups of up to eight people with guided facilitation, focusing on the vision for the community center, programming, and place making. The first meeting goal included a review of the Vision Statement developed by the City Council in February,8 which states: “A vibrant and beloved destination with activities, amenities, and offerings that promote learning, joy, and wellbeing where all cultures and generations belong”. Participants were asked to expand the Vision with additional values and ideas. Based on the feedback from the meeting, community members valued: Multipurpose, adaptable spaces to accommodate diverse uses over time; Gathering hubs for interconnectivity and communication between diverse social, cultural and generational groups; 7 City Council, October 7, 2024, Agenda Item AA1, SR #2409-3500: https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=6500 8 City Council, February 18, 2025, Agenda Item #1, SR #2502-4142: https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx?id=84068&dbid=0&repo=PaloAlto Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report Packet Pg. 41 Item No. 3. Page 4 of 7 Accessibility for all ages, cultures and abilities to access holistic wellness resources; Integration of green space and sustainability features in experiential and infrastructural planning; and Affordability for local Palo Altans and for tenants who have a community focus. Overall, participants focused on flexibility, inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term community engagement as high-level themes. The second activity focused on programming and adjacencies of indoor and outdoor spaces. Using a list from the previous community engagement process, participants were asked to review and confirm desired programming and adjacencies for the future Community Center. The most selected indoor programs were Theater/Performance Space, Dance Classes, Art Studio, Art Classes, followed by Gym Facility, Flexible Rental Space, and a Café. For outdoor programs, Open Greenspace was the most selected program followed by Playground, Amphitheater, and Pool/Water Area. Compared to 2019, the most mentioned programs then (indoor and outdoor) were Adult Education, Theater/Performance Space, Greenspace, Makerspace, and Senior/Multigenerational Programs. Staff presented the outcomes of the March 19 meeting to City Council on April 21, 2025.11 Second Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting On June 12, 2025, the City held the second community meeting for the Cubberley Community Center Master Plan, facilitated by Concordia. At the outset of the meeting, Concordia shared a revised Vision Statement based on community input gathered at the March 19 community meeting. The revised Vision Statement is, “A vibrant, beloved, and adaptable destination that promotes learning, connections, joy, and wellbeing where all cultures and generations belong.” Staff then provided an overview of three potential 3-D concept plans. Each conceptual design includes an A, B, and C variations exploring different configurations of building placement, new construction vs renovation, green space, bike and pedestrian circulation, and parking—both above and below ground. In the first activity community members were invited as a group to share their feedback on what aspects from all nine designs they liked and wanted “keep” and did not like and wanted to “leave behind”. They indicated aspects they liked with green dot stickers and aspects they did not like with red dot stickers. They were then asked to expand on their choices by writing explanations on the activity sheet provided for the table. 11 Staff Presentation, April 21, 2025: https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=71ade3d7-a57a-4195-a59b-c410d90832ea Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 42     Item No. 3. Page 5 of 7 In the second activity, following the group discussion of the three concept designs—The Promenade, The Grid, and The Plaza—participants individually reviewed key design elements using a provided handout. They were asked to evaluate each concept’s primary layout across six categories: arrival & parking, pedestrian circulation, building scale & physical space organization, landscape & greenspace organization, balance of building & greenspace, and being a good neighbor. Each category was rated on a scale from 1 (not successful at all) to 5 (very successful). Approximately 130 community members attended the second Cubberley Community Meeting and were highly engaged in providing feedback on the three presented concept designs. Attendees shared a wide range of reactions to various aspects of the designs, particularly discussing building layouts, the placement and amount of green space, parking structures, and preferences between above- and below-ground concepts. While perspectives varied, there was clear consensus around the excitement for the project’s progress and enthusiasm to see the plans taking shape. Community members expressed eagerness to continue the conversation, particularly around program placement, at the next meeting. A full summary report of the meeting is forthcoming and will be shared once available. The input gathered at this meeting will help guide the refinement process as the project team works toward a preferred single concept, which will be presented at the third and final community meeting on September 17. On June 9, 2025,13 staff presented the results of the first community poll, community engagement milestones coming up and updates to the workplan with City Council. The focus of the first poll was to survey voter input on the goals and future of the community center and possible support for a tax or bond measure. Staff also shared community engagement. Overall, the poll found broad majority support for improvement at the Cubberley site. Surveyed voters place highest priority on bringing the facility up to modern standards for electrical, plumbing, safety, and accessibility early childhood education; affordability and efficient use of taxpayer dollars; and overall repairs for the facility. Lastly, staff shared with the City Council the community revised Vision Statement for the future of the Community Center. Work completed to date can be found on the City’s website page for Cubberley Improvements.14 Staff reports related to this project can be found under the “Archived Work on Cubberley” section of the webpage. 13 City Council, June 9, 2025, Agenda Item 2, SR#2503-4313: https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83442 14 Cubberley Improvements Webpage: www.paloalto.gov/improvecubberley Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 43     Item No. 3. Page 6 of 7 NEXT STEPS The current master planning effort builds upon the previous work completed in 2019. At that time, staff, with support from Concordia, completed a community co-design process for the Cubberley Concept Plan involving the community, City, and PAUSD.17 As we now embark on the next phase of the Master Plan update through additional community co-design meetings and other engagement efforts, staff requests the ARB provide input on the same key aspects being reviewed by the community. These include: Arrival and parking; Pedestrian circulation; Building scale and physical space organization; Landscape and greenspace organization; Balance of building and greenspace; and Being a good neighbor to the surrounding neighborhood and local businesses. Any additional comments or general feedback that can help inform the refinement of the preferred concept are also encouraged and appreciated. Attachment B includes the concept designs that were presented to the community and discussed during the second community meeting held on June 12. Community members provided valuable feedback on these designs. Today, Concordia will present the Board with updated concept plans reflecting that input and the progress made to date. The next steps in the planning process include collecting and evaluating the feedback received at this ARB meeting, along with the input gathered at the June 12 Community Meeting, the June 24 Parks and Recreation Commission meeting, and the July 9 Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) meeting. Following these summer meetings, at the third and final community meeting, staff will present one refined concept plan for additional public input. This will ultimately lead to a final presentation to City Council on December 8, which will include the proposed master plan, cost estimates, and phasing scenarios. The study session allows the ARB to provide comments, but no formal action will be taken. Therefore, no review under the California Environmental Quality Action (CEQA) is required at this time. CEQA review is underway for the Cubberley Master Plan Project and will be brought to the City Council at a future date. 17 Cubberley Concept Plan 2019: https://www.pausd.org/about-us/committees-task-forces/archived- committees/cubberley-master-plan Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 44     Item No. 3. Page 7 of 7 Attachment A: Cubberley Project Background Attachment B: Cubberley Concept Designs Report Author & Contact Information Amanda Deml Assistant Director Community Services Amanda.Deml@paloalto.gov ARB19 Liaison & Contact Information Steven Switzer, Historic Preservation Planner (650) 329-2321 Steven.Switzer@PaloAlto.gov 19 Emails can be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@paloalto.gov Item 3 Item 3 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 45     Attachment A The Cubberley Site The 35-acre Cubberley site, located at 4000 Middlefield Road in Palo Alto, operated as Cubberley High School from 1956 to 1979. Beginning in the late 1980’s, the City began leasing portions of the facilities from the Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD) at the site. Today, the City operates the areas of Cubberley it controls as a community center, using some of the space for classes and activities in arts, culture, athletics, and sub-leasing additional space at City-subsidized rates to various non-profit and community serving groups. The current lease agreement expires December 31, 2029.1 Today, the City owns eight acres of the 35-acre site. PAUSD owns the remaining 27 acres, most of which are leased to the City. There are currently 23 tenants and 24 artists leasing space at Cubberley from the City and dozens of groups renting the theater, pavilion, classrooms, and athletic fields from the City. Combined, these groups provide the community with programs that support health and wellness, childcare, education, and visual and performing arts. PAUSD uses its retained space for educational purposes and staff offices and has leases with some third-party tenants. The parking lot in the southeast corner of the property houses portable trailers as a temporary site for Hoover Elementary School during construction at the school’s site. A current site map can be found on the City’s website.2 Several master planning efforts have been completed over the years to reimagine and improve the Cubberley site, with the most recent being completed in 2019.3 Memorandum of Understanding with PAUSD In October 2024,4 both the City Council and Palo Alto Unified School District (PAUSD or District) Board of Education approved a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) related to the future of the Cubberley site. The MOU outlines key terms and conditions for the purchase and future planning of Cubberley. The land purchase, which would transfer ownership of seven acres from PAUSD to the City, is contingent on voter approval of a bond measure in November 2026. This condensed timeframe requires development of a master plan for the site by March 2026, conduct stakeholder and community engagement and outreach, polling, financial analysis, CEQA analysis, and other critical tasks. The addition of the seven acres, plus the eight acres already owned by the City of 1 City Council, December 2, 2024:https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/WebLink/DocView.aspx? id=83118&dbid=0&repo=PaloAlto 2 https://www.cityofpaloalto.org/files/assets/public/v/1/city-manager/communications-office/cubberley-community-center_mappdf.pdf 3 Cubberley Concept Plan 2019: https://www.pausd.org/about-us/committees-task-forces/archived-committees/cubberley-master-plan 4 City Council, October 7, 2024; Agenda Item AA1; SR #2409-3500, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=6500 472b8ad8-ca162c4dcf8a Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background Packet Pg. 46 Attachment A Palo Alto provides an opportunity to develop a new community center and other improvements on a combined 15 acres at the Cubberley site to provide a range of City programs, including health, wellness, and recreational opportunities for residents. Master Plan Update and Pursuit of a Local Ballot Measure To advance the master planning effort the City Council took several actions on December 2, 20249 related to the future of the Cubberley site. These actions included approval of a contract with Concordia, LLC, and associated budget actions for development of a revised Master Plan for the Cubberley Community Center site, building on the previous master plan completed in 2019 by Concordia and guided by significant community input. Additionally, the Council approved a Letter of Intent with the Friends of the Palo Alto Recreation Wellness Center for the purpose of fundraising for a recreation wellness center (gymnasium) at the Cubberley site, and a workplan for pursuit of a November 2026 local ballot measure to fund the purchase of land and development of a new community center at the Cubberley site. Subsequent Council actions included approving a five-year lease with PAUSD10 to continue the current use of the property, including playing fields, approval of a professional services agreement with Rincon for CEQA analysis,11 and approval of professional service agreements with Lew Edwards Group and Fairbank, Maslin, Metz & Associates12 for ballot measure strategy advisement and community polling. Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee The Council established the Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee (as a non-Brown Act body) to review and advise staff on efforts related to polling and development of a ballot measure that will successfully receive voter support in 2026. Efforts include polling, financial and revenue modeling for the community center, master planning, and community outreach to complete the Master Plan and place a measure on the November 2026 ballot. The City Council will serve as the governing body for policy direction at key decision points. This includes direction to conduct polling, review of concept designs, direction on 9 City Council, December 2, 2024; Agenda Item 18, SR #2410-3634, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83117 10 City Council, December 2, 2024; Agenda Item 12; SR #2410-3651, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83118 11 City Council, December 16, 2024; Agenda Item 12; SR #2411-3813, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83167 f1bd-485e-a4cb-fc804b5893d1 12 City Council, February 24, 2025; Agenda Item 4; SR #2501-4039, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83267 4d34-4060-bc7a-6ab87db7a0ae Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background     Packet Pg. 47     Attachment A operating and financial models, and decisions on what should be placed on the November 2026 ballot. April 21 City Council Meeting At the April 21, 2025 City Council meeting,17 staff presented outcomes from the first community meeting held on March 19, an update on the Cubberley Master Plan Project workplan and sought Council authorization to initiate the first community poll. First Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting The first community meeting for the Cubberley Master Plan Project was held on March 19, 2025, and was attended by over 120 community members and stakeholders. Participants completed two activities in table groups of up to eight people with guided facilitation, focusing on the vision for the community center, programming, and place making. The first meeting goals included a review of the Vision from the City Council session and then using a list from the previous community engagement process, participants were asked to review and confirm desired programming and adjacencies for the future Community Center. The outcomes of the March 19 meeting were presented18 to the City Council on April 21, 2025. The first activity focused on a review of the Council Vision statement and participants were asked to expand the Vision statement with additional values and ideas. Community members valued: Multipurpose, adaptable spaces to accommodate diverse uses over time; Gathering hubs for interconnectivity and communication between diverse social, cultural and generational groups; Accessibility for all ages, cultures and abilities to access holistic wellness resources; Integration of green space and sustainability features in experiential and infrastructural planning; and Affordability for local Palo Altans and for tenants who have a community focus. Overall, participants focused on flexibility, inclusivity, sustainability, and long-term community engagement as high-level themes. The second activity focused on programming and adjacencies of indoor and outdoor spaces. The most selected indoor programs were Theater/Performance Space, Dance Classes, Art Studio, Art Classes, followed by Gym Facility, Flexible Rental Space, and a Café. For outdoor programs, Open Greenspace was the most selected program followed by Playground, Amphitheater, and Pool/Water Area. Compared to 2019, the most mentioned programs then (indoor and outdoor) were Adult Education, 17 City Council, April 21, 2025; Agenda Item 11; SR #2503-4310, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83361 18 Staff Presentation, April 21, 2025; https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=71ade3d7-a57a-4195-a59b- c410d90832ea Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background     Packet Pg. 48     Attachment A Theater/Performance Space, Greenspace, Makerspace, and Senior/Multigenerational Programs. Feedback on First Community Poll Polling experts, FM3 presented21 themes for the first community poll designed to test voter opinions on the community center’s goals, preferred uses, and willingness to support funding through a tax or bond. The poll themes and questions were developed with input from the Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee and will inform critical upcoming milestones in the project. The Council did not take an action but supported proceeding with the poll. April 22 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting On April 22, 2025,22 staff presented an informational update to the Parks and Recreation Commission, offering a comprehensive overview of the project's overall workplan and timeline. The presentation included a detailed summary of Community Meeting #1, highlighting key themes and priorities that emerged from the community’s feedback. Staff also introduced Poll #1, which was launched at the end of April, and encouraged Commissioners to help promote the survey to ensure broad community participation. In addition, the presentation outlined several ways the Commission can remain engaged and support the project, including serving as ambassadors within the community, helping to share information, and providing feedback. The creation of a PRC Cubberley ad-hoc committee was discussed and it was decided that this topic will be further considered during the upcoming workplan revisions scheduled for the coming months. June 9 City Council Meeting On June 9, 2025,23 staff presented to City Council the results of the first community poll, community engagement milestones coming up and updates to the workplan. The focus of the first poll was to survey voter input on the goals and future of the community center and possible support for a tax or bond measure. Staff also shared community engagement. Overall, the poll found broad majority support for improvement at the Cubberley site. Surveyed voters place highest priority on bringing the facility up to modern standards for electrical, plumbing, safety, and accessibility early childhood 21 FM3 Presentation, April 21, 2025; https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=83ec6422-b6e4-4e83-9ca3- ca746a5971a0 22 Staff Presentation, April 22, 2025; https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=dae0543c-e007-4fc1-9a69- fd08b156ee94 23 City Council, June 9, 2025, Agenda Item 2; SR#2503-4313, https://recordsportal.paloalto.gov/Weblink/DocView.aspx?id=83442 5c42-4ef0-978a-be940766f395 Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background     Packet Pg. 49     Attachment A education; affordability and efficient use of taxpayer dollars; and overall repairs for the facility. Lastly, staff shared with the City Council the community revised Vision Statement for the future of the Community Center. June 12 Second Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting A vibrant, beloved, and adaptable destination that promotes learning, connections, joy, and wellbeing where all cultures and generations belong. Following this, staff provided an overview presentation to orient attendees to the three 3-D concept plans being presented. Each conceptual design includes an A, B, and C variations exploring different configurations of building placement, new construction vs renovation, green space, bike and pedestrian circulation, and parking—both above and below ground. Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background     Packet Pg. 50     Attachment A Approximately 130 community members attended the second Cubberley Community Meeting and were highly engaged in providing feedback on the three presented concept designs. Attendees shared a wide range of reactions to various aspects of the designs, particularly discussing building layouts, the placement and amount of green space, parking structures, and preferences between above- and below-ground concepts. While perspectives varied, there was clear consensus around the excitement for the project’s progress and enthusiasm to see the plans taking shape. Community members expressed eagerness to continue the conversation, particularly around program placement, at the next meeting. June 19 Public Art Commission Meeting 27 City staff presented to the Public Art Commission and discussed potential opportunities to support the City’s Strategic Activation Plan for the Cubberley site, which was developed by staff in coordination with the City Council’s Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee. The plan outlined phased enhancements and activations aligned with the broader master planning process, community engagement efforts, and the anticipated November 2026 ballot initiative. As part of the discussion, Commissioners explored how the ArtLift grant program—previously identified at their January retreat as a potential tool—could be leveraged to support temporary public art installations at Cubberley and other key locations. Ideas included murals, ground art, freestanding sculptures, and performance-based activations to help generate community excitement and reinforce the role of the arts in creating vibrant, inclusive public spaces. June 24 Parks & Recreation Commission Meeting 28 City staff provided the Parks and Recreation Commission with an informational update on the Cubberley Community Center Master Plan. The presentation included a recap of the second community meeting held on June 12, where Concordia unveiled three concept designs for the site and invited community feedback. Staff also presented the results of the first community poll, released in late April, and shared a list of proposed near-term activation ideas for the Cubberley site, inviting the Commission’s input. In addition, staff sought feedback from the Commission on the three concept designs. The newly formed PRC Cubberley Ad Hoc Committee will continue to refine the activation plans in July. 27 Staff Presentation, June 19, 2025; https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=a036e199-31cd-4d94-8214- 7fb0170e39ac 28 Staff Presentation, June 24, 2025; https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=ac29aa36-1b3a-4403-b8b2- cc403685865d Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background     Packet Pg. 51     Attachment A July 9 Planning and Transportation Commission Meeting On July 9, 2025,31 the Planning and Transportation Commission (PTC) received an update on the Cubberley Master Plan and was asked to provide input to help inform the next phase of the planning process. Staff requested feedback from the PTC on several key aspects recently reviewed by the community at the Second Cubberley Master Plan Community Meeting, including arrival and parking, pedestrian circulation, building scale and space organization, landscape and greenspace layout, the balance of built and open space, and how the site can be a good neighbor to surrounding residents and businesses. Broader input to support the refinement of a preferred concept was also welcomed. 31 Staff Presentation, July 9, 2025; https://cityofpaloalto.primegov.com/Portal/viewer?id=0&type=7&uid=49fc32cf-caa1-4dd9-97f9- 5d5d02150256 Item 3 Attachment A - Cubberley Project Background     Packet Pg. 52     Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 53     CONCEPT DESIGNS Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 54     Concept Elements Diagonal LinearGrid Design Features •Building layouts •Outdoor space •Promenades •Pedestrian and bike circulation •Vehicular circulation Alternates •New construction •Renovation •Structured parking Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 55     Concept Design Key New Construction Renovated Building Structured Parking with Speed Ramp (4 floors) Major Bike and Pedestrian route Bike and Pedestrian route Partially Underground Parking Existing Building (not part of project scope) Protected Existing Tree Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 56     NEW CONSTRUCTION STRUCTURED PARKINGPARTIAL RENOVATION Concept Alternatives Building IPavilion Theatre Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 57     Concept 1: Diagonal •Buildings enhance diagonal •3 large outdoor spaces •Most direct bike connection from Nelson Dr. •Vehicles at edges Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 58     Concept 1: Diagonal – New Construction Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 59     Concept 1: Diagonal – Renovation Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 60     Concept 1.BConcept 1: Diagonal – Above Ground Parking Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 61     Concept 2: Grid •Building layout follows a grid •3 medium outdoor spaces and 1 courtyard •Perpendicular bike flow •Vehicles at edges Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 62     Concept 2: Grid – New Construction Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 63     Concept 2: Grid – Renovation Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 64     Concept 1.BConcept 2: Grid – Structured Parking Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 65     Concept 3: Linear •Building layout creates large outdoor central space •3 large outdoor spaces •Perpendicular Bike Flow with circular option •Vehicles at edges Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 66     Concept 3: Linear – New Construction Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 67     Concept 3: Linear – Renovation Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 68     Concept 3: Linear – Structured Parking Charleston Shopping Center Greendell School Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 69     Diagonal layout with featured bike/pedestrian flow Grid layout with more, but smaller outdoor spaces Linear layout with large central outdoor space Summary Item 3 Attachment B - Cubberley Concept Designs     Packet Pg. 70     Item No. 4. Page 1 of 3 Architectural Review Board Staff Report From: Planning and Development Services Director Lead Department: Planning and Development Services Meeting Date: July 17, 2025 Report #: 2506-4876 TITLE 3265 El Camino Real [24PLN-00012]: Ad Hoc Committee Review of the Proposed Final Material Selection for a 100% Affordable, Six-Story, 55-Unit Multi-Family Rental Development. Environmental Assessment: Initial Study/15183 Streamlined CEQA Review. Zoning District: CS (Commercial Service). RECOMMENDATION Staff recommends the Architectural Review Board (ARB) Ad Hoc Committee take the following actions: 1. Discuss and provide direction; or 2. Confirm the revised project meets the full ARB’s direction and recommend the Director find that Condition of Approval #4 is satisfied. BACKGROUND The ARB held an initial hearing for this project on April 18, 2024, and recommended approval of the project on November 21, 2024. As part of its recommendation, the ARB requested that the final material selection be presented to the ARB Ad Hoc Committee. The elements to be reviewed and discussed further by the Ad Hoc Committee are noted below, along with the applicant’s response. The assigned Ad Hoc Committee consists of Vice Chair Chen and Board Member Hirsch. ANALYSIS The Ad Hoc Committee is encouraged to consider whether the revised submittal (Attachment A) meets the condition of approval that was incorporated into the approved Record of Land Use Action for the project. The condition of approval is discussed below with the applicant’s response and staff’s analysis. The Ad Hoc Committee should provide direction to staff and the applicant if the submittal requires further refinement. Condition of Approval #4 The following items shall return to the ARB sub-committee for review and approval prior to issuance of any Building Permit: Item 4 Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 71     Item No. 4. Page 2 of 3 a. Provide additional details on Hardie-board siding to be used on the stairway/elevator tower elements of the building which clarifies the vertical transition between boards. Consider using a different material altogether or a different color on the projecting and recessing elements of this material to express greater depth and shadow play so that the material does not appear flat. Applicant’s Response: This Ad Hoc Committee submission is a response to the Board’s request for more details regarding the specific material (vendor, cementitious exterior paneling product, and color) that will be utilized for the exterior accent locations, specifically the stairwell/elevator tower that complement the primary stucco exterior finishing. In the original materials board submission, the accent material was represented only as a color without information regarding a particular exterior cementitious panel product. The Board requested to review the product and articulation of the proposed siding to ensure shadow play. This submission includes the specific vendor, product and color to achieve that objective. One primary option is proposed, as well as two alternatives for review and consideration by the ARB Ad Hoc Committee. Staff Analysis: The stairwell/elevator tower elements have been clarified on the plans per ARB’s recommendation. The applicant has provided one primary option for Hardie Painted Cementitious paneling in the horizontal V-groove style, in line with the horizontal paneling of the stucco as shown in the renderings. Additionally, two alternatives are proposed in the Hardie Shingle Siding, one in the straight edge pattern and the other in a staggered edge pattern. The straight edge offers visual contrast and a human scale element while maintaining the horizontal groove pattern. The staggered edge pattern further adds texture and visual character to the tower façade and emphasizes the shadows. At the time of installation, the Hardie Shingle Siding may require corner pieces while the Hardie Painted Cementitious paneling can be joined at a 45-degree angle for a cleaner appearance. Both cementitious paneling and shingle siding options will be painted in the Sherwin Williams (SW) 6354 “Armagnac” shade to match the warm, earthy tones of the building. The varied materials and articulations on the tower are well composed which results in a coherent and aesthetically pleasing design. The proposed materials and integration into design satisfy the City’s high-quality architectural review findings. Staff believes that any of these options address the condition of approval; and seeks the Ad Hoc Committee’s preference to affirm the material selection. Staff notes that the applicant intends to propose an additional minor modification in preparation for the building permit phase. Specifically, additional horizonal control joints added at each floor level on the Hoggar 30 stucco volumes to align with the proposed stairwell tower panel layout and balcony fascia beyond to avoid odd breaks in the material that do not align with the floor levels. This change is demonstrated on Attachment A pages 1 and 2. This change is not within the purview of the Ad Hoc Committee, but staff is noting this change as it relates to the renderings proposed and the materials on the tower. Item 4 Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 72     Item No. 4. Page 3 of 3 ATTACHMENT Attachment A: Project Plans : 1 Liaison & Contact Information Nishita Kandikuppa, Associate Planner Steven Switzer, Historic Preservation Planner (650) 838-2806 (650) 329-2321 nishita.kandikuppa@paloalto.gov steven.switzer@paloalto.gov 1 Emails may be sent directly to the ARB using the following address: arb@paloalto.gov Item 4 Item 4 Staff Report     Packet Pg. 73     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 “3265 El Camino Real” 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.paloalto.gov/Departments/Planning-Development-Services/Current- Planning/Projects/3265-El-Camino Materials Boards: Color and material boards will be available to view in chambers during the ARB hearing. Item 4 Attachment A - Project Plans     Packet Pg. 74